Patents by Inventor Kirill M. Ignatiev
Kirill M. Ignatiev 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).
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Patent number: 9605676Abstract: A compressor is provided and may include a driveshaft and an orbiting scroll member driven by the driveshaft. The orbiting scroll member may include an end plate, a spiral wrap extending from the end plate, and a chamber formed by the orbiting scroll member and disposed on an opposite side of the end plate than the spiral wrap. A counterweight may be fixed for rotation with the driveshaft and may be received within the chamber of the orbiting scroll member.Type: GrantFiled: May 20, 2014Date of Patent: March 28, 2017Assignee: Emerson Climate Technologies, Inc.Inventors: Kirill M. Ignatiev, Michael M. Perevozchikov
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Publication number: 20170037850Abstract: A compressor may include a non-orbiting scroll, an orbiting scroll, a drive shaft, a bearing housing and an annular seal. The non-orbiting scroll includes a first spiral wrap. The orbiting scroll includes an end plate having a second spiral wrap ending from a first side of the end plate and an annular hub extending from a second side of the end plate. The first and second spiral wraps cooperate to compress working fluid from a suction pressure to a discharge pressure. The drive shaft includes a crankpin received in the hub and drives the orbiting scroll. The bearing housing rotatably supports the drive shaft and may define a biasing chamber containing working fluid biasing the orbiting scroll toward the non-orbiting scroll in an axial direction. The annular seal may engage a diametrical surface of the hub and engage the bearing housing, thereby defining the biasing chamber.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 28, 2016Publication date: February 9, 2017Applicant: Emerson Climate Technologies, Inc.Inventors: Kirill M. IGNATIEV, Jeffrey L. BERNING, Robert C. STOVER
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Patent number: 9562709Abstract: A system may include a compressor, a heat exchanger, an expansion device, a lubricant separator, and a flow path. The compressor includes a compression mechanism. The heat exchanger receives compressed working fluid from the compressor. The expansion device is disposed downstream of the heat exchanger. The lubricant separator receives lubricant and working fluid discharged from the compression mechanism and provides separated lubricant to the compression mechanism. The flow path may receive working fluid from the heat exchanger and may provide working fluid to the heat exchanger. The flow path may extend between a first location disposed between the heat exchanger and the expansion device and a second location disposed between the heat exchanger and the compressor. The working fluid from the flow path may absorb heat from the separated lubricant.Type: GrantFiled: February 4, 2014Date of Patent: February 7, 2017Assignee: Emerson Climate Technologies, Inc.Inventors: Kirill M. Ignatiev, Robert C. Stover, Michael M. Perevozchikov
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Patent number: 9541084Abstract: A capacity modulation assembly is provided and may include a control valve and a first line extending between the control valve and a suction pressure region disposed within a compressor shell, whereby the suction pressure region is in communication with a suction inlet gas fitting extending through a shell of a compressor. The capacity modulation assembly may additionally include a second line extending between the control valve and an intermediate pressure region disposed within the compressor shell, whereby the intermediate pressure region is in communication with compression pockets defined between an orbiting scroll and a non-orbiting scroll.Type: GrantFiled: February 6, 2014Date of Patent: January 10, 2017Assignee: Emerson Climate Technologies, Inc.Inventors: Kirill M. Ignatiev, Michael M. Perevozchikov
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Patent number: 9458847Abstract: A compressor may include non-orbiting scroll, an orbiting scroll, and a bearing housing. The non-orbiting scroll may include a recess. The orbiting scroll may be intermeshed with the non-orbiting scroll to from a plurality of compression pockets therebetween. The orbiting scroll may include first and second apertures. The first aperture may communicate with one of the compression pockets. The second aperture may communicate with the recess. The bearing housing may support the orbiting scroll and cooperate with the orbiting scroll to define a chamber therebetween. The chamber may communicate with the first and second apertures.Type: GrantFiled: June 30, 2014Date of Patent: October 4, 2016Assignee: Emerson Climate Technologies, Inc.Inventors: Kirill M. Ignatiev, James F. Fogt, Masao Akei
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Publication number: 20160258656Abstract: A system may be operable to circulate a working fluid between first and second heat exchangers. The system may include a suction line, a low-side compressor, a high-side compressor and a discharge line. The low-side and high-side compressors may both be in fluid communication with the suction and discharge lines.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 17, 2016Publication date: September 8, 2016Applicant: Emerson Climate Technologies, Inc.Inventors: Michael M. PEREVOZCHIKOV, Kirill M. IGNATIEV
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Publication number: 20160230763Abstract: A compressor may include a shell, a terminal assembly and an electronics module. The terminal assembly may engage the shell and may include an outwardly extending conductor and a terminal fence at least partially surrounding the conductor. The electronics module may include a back plate having an opening through which the terminal fence may be received. The back plate may include an engagement feature and a spring element. The engagement feature may removably engage the terminal fence. The spring element may contact the shell and bias the back plate away from the shell.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 15, 2016Publication date: August 11, 2016Applicant: Emerson Climate Technologies, Inc.Inventors: Kirill M. IGNATIEV, Michael M. PEREVOZCHIKOV
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Publication number: 20160222967Abstract: A compressor is provided and may include a shell, a motor assembly, a driveshaft, a pump housing, and a pumping mechanism. The motor assembly may be disposed within the shell. The driveshaft may be drivingly engaged with the motor assembly. The pump housing may be rotatably supported by the driveshaft for rotation relative to the shell. The pumping mechanism may be disposed within the pump housing and rotating with or orbiting about the driveshaft.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 13, 2016Publication date: August 4, 2016Applicant: Emerson Climate Technologies, Inc.Inventors: Kirill M. Ignatiev, Michael M. Perevozchikov
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Patent number: 9377022Abstract: A compressor may include a compression mechanism, a driveshaft, and a lever. The compression mechanism may include orbiting and non-orbiting scroll members meshingly engaging each other. The driveshaft may include an eccentric crank pin engaging the orbiting scroll member such that rotation of the driveshaft about a first axis causes orbital motion of the orbiting scroll relative to the non-orbiting scroll. The lever may be mounted for rotation with the driveshaft about the first axis and may be rotatable relative to the driveshaft about a second axis.Type: GrantFiled: November 6, 2013Date of Patent: June 28, 2016Assignee: Emerson Climate Technologies, Inc.Inventors: Kirill M. Ignatiev, Su Xiaogeng, Sun Qingfeng, Ye Tao
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Patent number: 9360011Abstract: A heat pump system may be operable to circulate fluid between first and second heat exchangers in a first direction in a heating mode and in a second direction in a cooling mode. The heat pump system may include a suction conduit, a low-side compressor and a high-side compressor. The low-side and high-side compressors may both be in fluid communication with the suction conduit.Type: GrantFiled: February 25, 2014Date of Patent: June 7, 2016Assignee: Emerson Climate Technologies, Inc.Inventors: Michael M. Perevozchikov, Kirill M. Ignatiev
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Patent number: 9353980Abstract: A system may include first and second compressors and first, second and third heat exchangers. The first heat exchanger may receive working fluid discharged from the first and second compressors. The second heat exchanger may be disposed downstream of the first heat exchanger and may provide working fluid to the first compressor. The third heat exchanger may be disposed between the first and second heat exchangers and may include an inlet and first and second outlets. The first outlet may provide working fluid to the second heat exchanger. The second outlet may provide working fluid to the second compressor.Type: GrantFiled: May 1, 2014Date of Patent: May 31, 2016Assignee: Emerson Climate Technologies, Inc.Inventor: Kirill M. Ignatiev
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Publication number: 20160123314Abstract: A compressor may include a crankcase, a crankshaft, a piston, a discharge valve and a suction plenum. The crankcase defines a discharge plenum receiving working fluid at a first pressure. The crankshaft is disposed within the discharge plenum. The piston is drivingly connected to the crankshaft and reciprocatingly received in a cylinder. The piston and cylinder cooperate to define a compression chamber therebetween. The discharge valve may control fluid flow through a discharge passage between the compression chamber and the discharge plenum. The suction plenum may receive working fluid at a second pressure that is less than the first pressure. The suction plenum may provide working fluid at the second pressure to the compression chamber.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 12, 2015Publication date: May 5, 2016Applicant: EMERSON CLIMATE TECHNOLOGIES, INC.Inventors: Kirill M. IGNATIEV, Michael M. PEREVOZCHIKOV
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Publication number: 20160115955Abstract: A compressor may include a compression mechanism and a shell assembly. The shell assembly may include a body and first and second end caps cooperating to contain the compression mechanism within the body. The body may include first and second open ends and inner and outer surfaces extending between the first and second ends. The outer surface may include first and second threaded portions disposed near the first and second ends, respectively. The first end cap may include a side wall having a third threaded portion engaging said first threaded portion of said body. The second end cap may include a side wall having a fourth threaded portion engaging the second threaded portion of the body.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 5, 2015Publication date: April 28, 2016Applicant: Emerson Climate Technologies, Inc.Inventors: Kirill M. IGNATIEV, John SHERIDAN
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Publication number: 20160115958Abstract: A compressor may include a compression mechanism and a shell assembly. The shell assembly may include first and second snap rings, a body, and first and second caps cooperating with the body to enclose the compression mechanism therein. The body may include first and second ends and an inner surface extending between both ends. The first cap may be received within the first end and may include a first side wall having a first groove. The second cap may be received within the second end and may include a second side wall having a second groove. The first snap ring may be disposed within the first groove and may engage the first end to restrict removal of the first cap from the body. The second snap ring may be disposed within the second groove and may engage the second end to restrict removal of the second cap from the body.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 5, 2015Publication date: April 28, 2016Applicant: Emerson Climate Technologies, Inc.Inventors: Kirill M. IGNATIEV, John SHERIDAN
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Patent number: 9322405Abstract: A compressor may include a crankshaft, first and second cylinder housings, first and second rotors, a divider plate, and first and second valves. The crankshaft includes first and second eccentric portions. The cylinder housings define cylindrical recesses. The rotors are disposed within respective cylindrical recesses and engage respective eccentric portions of the crankshaft. The first rotor and the first cylindrical recess define a first compression chamber therebetween. The second rotor and the second cylindrical recess define a second compression chamber therebetween. The divider plate may be disposed between the cylinder housings and may include first and second fluid openings in communication with the first and second compression chambers. The valves may be moveable relative to the divider plate between a first position allowing fluid flow through the fluid openings and a second position restricting fluid flow through the fluid openings.Type: GrantFiled: October 8, 2014Date of Patent: April 26, 2016Assignee: Emerson Climate Technologies, Inc.Inventors: Kirill M. Ignatiev, Michael M. Perevozchikov
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Publication number: 20160025094Abstract: A compressor is provided and may include a shell, a compression mechanism, a driveshaft, and a motor assembly. The compression mechanism may be disposed within the shell. The driveshaft is drivingly engaged with the compression mechanism. The motor assembly may be disposed within the shell and drivingly engaged with the driveshaft. The motor assembly may include a rotor, a stator, and a rotor support subassembly. The rotor may be disposed radially outwardly relative to the stator and fixed for rotation with the driveshaft. The rotor support subassembly may include a first support member coupled to the driveshaft and coupled to the rotor such that the driveshaft is operable to rotate with the rotor.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 27, 2015Publication date: January 28, 2016Applicant: Emerson Climate Technologies, Inc.Inventors: Kirill M. Ignatiev, Michael M. Perevozchikov, Stephen M. Seibel
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Patent number: 9239054Abstract: A compressor may include a shell, a compression mechanism, a motor, a pumping mechanism, and a heat exchanger. The shell may define an internal cavity and an oil sump. The compression mechanism is disposed the said shell. The motor is coupled to a driveshaft for selectively powering the compression mechanism. The pumping mechanism may be in fluid-pumping communication with the oil sump. The first heat exchanger may be disposed external from the shell and in fluid communication with the pumping mechanism. The first heat exchanger may cool the oil prior to returning the cooled oil to the internal cavity.Type: GrantFiled: October 25, 2013Date of Patent: January 19, 2016Assignee: Emerson Climate Technologies, Inc.Inventors: Kirill M. Ignatiev, Ronald E. Bonear, Robert C. Stover
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Publication number: 20150361983Abstract: A compressor is provided that may include a drive shaft, a compression mechanism, a bearing and an unloader. The drive shaft may include a main body and a crank pin extending from the main body. The compression mechanism may include first and second members. The crank pin may drivingly engage the second member and cause motion of the second member relative to the first member. The bearing may rotatably supporting the main body of the drive shaft. The unloader may rotatably engage the bearing and slidably engage the main body.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 21, 2015Publication date: December 17, 2015Applicant: Emerson Climate Technologies, Inc.Inventors: Kirill M. Ignatiev, Michael M. Perevozchikov
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Patent number: 9115718Abstract: A compressor is provided that may include a drive shaft, a compression mechanism, a bearing and an unloader. The drive shaft may include a main body and a crank pin extending from the main body. The compression mechanism may include first and second members. The crank pin may drivingly engage the second member and cause motion of the second member relative to the first member. The bearing may rotatably supporting the main body of the drive shaft. The unloader may rotatably engage the bearing and slidably engage the main body.Type: GrantFiled: January 21, 2014Date of Patent: August 25, 2015Assignee: Emerson Climate Technologies, Inc.Inventors: Kirill M. Ignatiev, Michael M. Perevozchikov
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Patent number: 9039396Abstract: A compressor is provided and may include a shell, a motor assembly, a drive shaft, a first compression mechanism, and a second compression mechanism. The motor assembly may be disposed within the shell. The drive shaft may be powered by the motor assembly. The first compression mechanism may be disposed within the shell and may be driven by the motor assembly. The second compression mechanism may be driven by the motor assembly.Type: GrantFiled: June 28, 2013Date of Patent: May 26, 2015Assignee: Emerson Climate Technologies, Inc.Inventor: Kirill M. Ignatiev