Patents by Inventor Joseph Timar

Joseph Timar has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • Patent number: 11933511
    Abstract: A testing platform tests an electrical and mechanical system such as an HVAC unit according to an algorithm that reduces the total testing time of the components of the system, while ensuring the safety of the system during system-wide testing. The platform uses constraints that are checked both before and during the testing to ensure that HVAC operating conditions are acceptable for starting and maintaining component tests. Preferably, the platform uses finite-state machines for each device to organize the component tests, allowing for monitoring of constraints and starting, pausing, and stopping component tests. Preferably, total test execution time is reduced by running component tests in parallel, running component tests based on loads of the components, or combinations of both.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 16, 2021
    Date of Patent: March 19, 2024
    Assignee: NEXTRACKER LLC
    Inventors: Bruce Christopher Wootton, Rory Joseph Timar, Colin Patrick Murphy, Francesco Borrelli, Allan Daly
  • Publication number: 20210239340
    Abstract: A testing platform tests an electrical and mechanical system such as an HVAC unit according to an algorithm that reduces the total testing time of the components of the system, while ensuring the safety of the system during system-wide testing. The platform uses constraints that are checked both before and during the testing to ensure that HVAC operating conditions are acceptable for starting and maintaining component tests. Preferably, the platform uses finite-state machines for each device to organize the component tests, allowing for monitoring of constraints and starting, pausing, and stopping component tests. Preferably, total test execution time is reduced by running component tests in parallel, running component tests based on loads of the components, or combinations of both.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 16, 2021
    Publication date: August 5, 2021
    Applicant: NEXTracker Inc.
    Inventors: Bruce Christopher Wootton, Rory Joseph Timar, Colin Patrick Murphy, Francesco Borrelli, Allan Daly
  • Patent number: 10921007
    Abstract: A testing platform tests an electrical and mechanical system such as an HVAC unit according to an algorithm that reduces the total testing time of the components of the system, while ensuring the safety of the system during system-wide testing. The platform uses constraints that are checked both before and during the testing to ensure that HVAC operating conditions are acceptable for starting and maintaining component tests. Preferably, the platform uses finite-state machines for each device to organize the component tests, allowing for monitoring of constraints and starting, pausing, and stopping component tests. Preferably, total test execution time is reduced by running component tests in parallel, running component tests based on loads of the components, or combinations of both.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 2, 2020
    Date of Patent: February 16, 2021
    Assignee: NEXTRACKER INC.
    Inventors: Bruce Christopher Wootton, Rory Joseph Timar, Colin Patrick Murphy, Francesco Borrelli, Allan Daly
  • Publication number: 20200271341
    Abstract: A testing platform tests an electrical and mechanical system such as an HVAC unit according to an algorithm that reduces the total testing time of the components of the system, while ensuring the safety of the system during system-wide testing. The platform uses constraints that are checked both before and during the testing to ensure that HVAC operating conditions are acceptable for starting and maintaining component tests. Preferably, the platform uses finite-state machines for each device to organize the component tests, allowing for monitoring of constraints and starting, pausing, and stopping component tests. Preferably, total test execution time is reduced by running component tests in parallel, running component tests based on loads of the components, or combinations of both.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 2, 2020
    Publication date: August 27, 2020
    Inventors: Bruce Christopher Wootton, Rory Joseph Timar, Colin Patrick Murphy, Francesco Borrelli, Allan Daly
  • Patent number: 10578327
    Abstract: A testing platform tests an electrical and mechanical system such as an HVAC unit according to an algorithm that reduces the total testing time of the components of the system, while ensuring the safety of the system during system-wide testing. The platform uses constraints that are checked both before and during the testing to ensure that HVAC operating conditions are acceptable for starting and maintaining component tests. Preferably, the platform uses finite-state machines for each device to organize the component tests, allowing for monitoring of constraints and starting, pausing, and stopping component tests. Preferably, total test execution time is reduced by running component tests in parallel, running component tests based on loads of the components, or combinations of both.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 30, 2016
    Date of Patent: March 3, 2020
    Assignee: NEXTRACKER
    Inventors: Bruce Christopher Wootton, Rory Joseph Timar, Colin Patrick Murphy, Francesco Borrelli, Allan Daly
  • Publication number: 20170153038
    Abstract: A testing platform tests an electrical and mechanical system such as an HVAC unit according to an algorithm that reduces the total testing time of the components of the system, while ensuring the safety of the system during system-wide testing. The platform uses constraints that are checked both before and during the testing to ensure that HVAC operating conditions are acceptable for starting and maintaining component tests. Preferably, the platform uses finite-state machines for each device to organize the component tests, allowing for monitoring of constraints and starting, pausing, and stopping component tests. Preferably, total test execution time is reduced by running component tests in parallel, running component tests based on loads of the components, or combinations of both.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 30, 2016
    Publication date: June 1, 2017
    Applicant: NEXTRACKER
    Inventors: Bruce Christopher Wootton, Rory Joseph Timar, Colin Patrick Murphy, Francesco Borrelli, Allan Daly
  • Publication number: 20100270206
    Abstract: We provide a process, comprising: a) hydroisomerization dewaxing a substantially paraffinic wax feed and distilling a dewaxed product, whereby a lubricating base oil is produced having a traction coefficient less than 0.015 when measured at 15 mm2/s and at a slide to roll ratio of 40 percent; and b) blending one or more fractions of the lubricating base oil with: i) optionally less than about 5 wt % of a hydrocarbon solvent, ii) another base oil, and iii) one or more additives; whereby the lubricating oil is a two-cycle gasoline engine lubricant. We also provide a lubricating oil, comprising an isomerized base oil having a traction coefficient less than 0.015 when measured at 15 mm2/s and at a slide to roll ratio of 40 percent, and one or more additives; wherein the lubricating oil is a two-cycle gasoline engine lubricant.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 28, 2010
    Publication date: October 28, 2010
    Inventors: Joseph Timar, Nancy J. Bertrand, John M. Rosenbaum, Joseph Pudlak, Stephen J. Miller
  • Publication number: 20090062168
    Abstract: A process to prepare a lubricating oil meeting JASO M345:2003 requirements, comprising: hydroisomerization dewaxing a feed to produce a base oil and blending the base oil with less than 5 wt % solvent and a detergent/dispersant additive package. A process for making lubricating oil, comprising blending together a pour point reduced base oil blend with a detergent/dispersant additive package, a smoke-suppression agent, optionally a pour point depressant, and optionally less than about 5 wt % hydrocarbon solvent, whereby a two-cycle gasoline engine lubricant is produced. A process to make a two-cycle gasoline engine lubricant, comprising preparing a pour point reducing blend component by isomerizing a feed, blending it with a light distillate base oil to produce a pour point reduced base oil blend, and blending the pour point reduced base oil blend with a detergent/dispersant additive package and less than 5 wt % solvent. A lubricating oil made by the process described herein.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 27, 2007
    Publication date: March 5, 2009
    Inventors: Joseph Timar, Nancy J. Bertrand, John M. Rosenbaum, Joseph Pudlak, Stephen J. Miller
  • Publication number: 20090062161
    Abstract: A lubricating oil comprising a base oil of specified carbon types, less than 5 wt % hydrocarbon solvent, and a detergent/dispersant additive package, wherein the lubricating oil has a blend kinematic viscosity at 100° C. of 6.5 mm2/s or greater, good low temperature fluidity, and a high exhaust smoke index. Also, similar lubricating oils made using a base oil made from a waxy feed, or comprising a base oil with a low Noack volatility and a pour point reducing blend component, or a base oil with a high viscosity index. Additionally, lubricating base oils meeting the requirements for two-cycle gasoline engine lubricants.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 27, 2007
    Publication date: March 5, 2009
    Inventors: Joseph Timar, Nancy J. Bertrand, John M. Rosenbaum, Joseph Pudlak, Stephen J. Miller