Patents by Inventor Kim Kolstad

Kim Kolstad 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).

  • Publication number: 20060000596
    Abstract: The invention recites a multi-zone temperature control system operable to control the temperature within a plurality of compartments. The system includes a scroll compressor operable at a speed to compress a flow of fluid and a condenser, operable to cool the flow of fluid. The system also includes a plurality of heat exchangers. Each heat exchanger is associated with one of the plurality of compartments and is operable to maintain the temperature of the compartment within a desired range. A plurality of valves are operable to direct and vary the amount of the flow of fluid from the compressor to the condenser and the plurality of heat exchangers. The valves are configurable to allow each of the heat exchangers to heat or cool their associated compartment. The system also includes a controller operable to control the valves to maintain the temperature of each compartment within its desired range.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 6, 2005
    Publication date: January 5, 2006
    Applicant: Thermo King Corporation
    Inventors: Bruce Kranz, Dan Hotchkiss, Kim Kolstad