Patents by Inventor Marcel P. Ferrere
Marcel P. Ferrere 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: 11959495Abstract: Embodiments of the present disclosure are directed to an interface for a fan that includes a first bracket coupled to the fan, where the fan is configured to direct a flow of air through an opening of a duct, and the opening comprises a central axis extending therethrough, a second bracket coupled to a frame surrounding the opening of the duct, where the first bracket and the second bracket are configured to surround the opening of the duct, the second bracket is configured to support the first bracket, and the second bracket is partially radially within the first bracket relative to the central axis of the opening, and a gasket disposed between the first bracket and the second bracket, where the first bracket, the second bracket, and the gasket are configured to sealingly engage with one another without mechanical securement.Type: GrantFiled: March 2, 2022Date of Patent: April 16, 2024Assignee: TYCO FIRE & SECURITY GMBHInventors: Vinay Nanjappa, Vishal S. Jagtap, Chandra S. Yelamanchili, Marcel P. Ferrere, Anil V. Bhosale, Curtis W. Caskey, Nitin C. Dabade, Prashanti S. Dhawan
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Patent number: 11906184Abstract: A heating, ventilation, and/or air conditioning (HVAC) unit includes an energy recovery wheel, a first exhaust fan configured to draw a first air flow across the energy recovery wheel and discharge the first air flow from the HVAC unit, a second exhaust fan configured to draw a second air flow across the energy recovery wheel and discharge the second air flow from the HVAC unit, and a controller configured to operate the first exhaust fan and the second exhaust fan in an economizer mode and configured to operate the first exhaust fan and suspend operation of the second exhaust fan in an energy recovery mode.Type: GrantFiled: August 24, 2022Date of Patent: February 20, 2024Assignee: JOHNSON CONTROLS TYCO IP HOLDINGS LLPInventors: Marcel P. Ferrere, Jr., Rajiv K. Karkhanis, Aron M. Seiler
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Publication number: 20230054511Abstract: A heating, ventilation, and/or air conditioning (HVAC) unit includes an energy recovery wheel, a first exhaust fan configured to draw a first air flow across the energy recovery wheel and discharge the first air flow from the HVAC unit, a second exhaust fan configured to draw a second air flow across the energy recovery wheel and discharge the second air flow from the HVAC unit, and a controller configured to operate the first exhaust fan and the second exhaust fan in an economizer mode and configured to operate the first exhaust fan and suspend operation of the second exhaust fan in an energy recovery mode.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 24, 2022Publication date: February 23, 2023Inventors: Marcel P. Ferrere, JR., Rajiv K. Karkhanis, Aron M. Seiler
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Patent number: 11573029Abstract: Embodiments of the present disclosure are directed to collapsible hood for a heating and cooling system that includes a plurality of panels configured to couple to a housing of the heating and cooling system, wherein the plurality of panels is configured to be translated between a collapsed position and an open position, wherein the plurality of panels is substantially flush against the housing in the collapsed position to configure the heating and cooling system for transportation, and wherein the plurality of panels are configured to extend from the housing to protect openings in an air intake of the housing and to allow passage of air through the air intake in the open position.Type: GrantFiled: July 17, 2018Date of Patent: February 7, 2023Assignee: Johnson Controls Tyco IP Holdings LLPInventors: Vinay Nanjappa, Nitin C. Dabade, Prashanti S. Dhawan, Vishal S. Jagtap, Anil V. Bhosale, Marcel P. Ferrere, Curtis W. Caskey, Rajiv K. Karkhanis, Chandra S. Yelamanchili
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Patent number: 11428428Abstract: A heating, ventilation, and/or air conditioning (HVAC) unit includes an energy recovery wheel, a first exhaust fan configured to draw a first air flow across the energy recovery wheel and discharge the first air flow from the HVAC unit, a second exhaust fan configured to draw a second air flow across the energy recovery wheel and discharge the second air flow from the HVAC unit, and a controller configured to operate the first exhaust fan and the second exhaust fan in an economizer mode and configured to operate the first exhaust fan and suspend operation of the second exhaust fan in an energy recovery mode.Type: GrantFiled: October 7, 2019Date of Patent: August 30, 2022Assignee: Johnson Controls Tyco IP Holdings LLPInventors: Marcel P. Ferrere, Jr., Rajiv K. Karkhanis, Aron M. Seiler
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Publication number: 20220186748Abstract: Embodiments of the present disclosure are directed to an interface for a fan that includes a first bracket coupled to the fan, where the fan is configured to direct a flow of air through an opening of a duct, and the opening comprises a central axis extending therethrough, a second bracket coupled to a frame surrounding the opening of the duct, where the first bracket and the second bracket are configured to surround the opening of the duct, the second bracket is configured to support the first bracket, and the second bracket is partially radially within the first bracket relative to the central axis of the opening, and a gasket disposed between the first bracket and the second bracket, where the first bracket, the second bracket, and the gasket are configured to sealingly engage with one another without mechanical securement.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 2, 2022Publication date: June 16, 2022Inventors: Vinay Nanjappa, Vishal S. Jagtap, Chandra S. Yelamanchili, Marcel P. Ferrere, Anil V. Bhosale, Curtis W. Caskey, Nitin C. Dabade, Prashanti S. Dhawan
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Patent number: 11268722Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) system that includes an energy recovery conduit that is configured to extend between and fluidly couple an outlet of a central housing of an outdoor HVAC unit and a condenser section of the outdoor HVAC unit.Type: GrantFiled: April 11, 2018Date of Patent: March 8, 2022Assignee: Johnson Controls Technology CompanyInventors: Marcel P. Ferrere, Neelkanth S. Gupte, Rajiv K. Karkhanis
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Patent number: 11268537Abstract: Embodiments of the present disclosure are directed to an interface for a fan that includes a first bracket coupled to the fan, where the fan is configured to direct a flow of air through an opening of a duct, and the opening comprises a central axis extending therethrough, a second bracket coupled to a frame surrounding the opening of the duct, where the first bracket and the second bracket are configured to surround the opening of the duct, the second bracket is configured to support the first bracket, and the second bracket is partially radially within the first bracket relative to the central axis of the opening, and a gasket disposed between the first bracket and the second bracket, where the first bracket, the second bracket, and the gasket are configured to sealingly engage with one another without mechanical securement.Type: GrantFiled: August 27, 2018Date of Patent: March 8, 2022Assignee: Johnson Controls Technology CompanyInventors: Vinay Nanjappa, Vishal S. Jagtap, Chandra S. Yelamanchili, Marcel P. Ferrere, Anil V. Bhosale, Curtis W. Caskey, Nitin C. Dabade, Prashanti S. Dhawan
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Publication number: 20210247097Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a heating, ventilation, and/or air conditioning (HVAC) system including an enclosure that is divided by a partition extending between a first panel and a second panel of the enclosure such that the partition defines an outdoor air flow path and a return air flow path through the enclosure. The partition includes an opening extending between the outdoor airflow path and the return airflow path. The HVAC system also includes an energy recovery wheel that translatably extends through the opening and is positioned within the outdoor air flow path and the return air flow path. The energy recovery wheel is disposed within the enclosure at an oblique angle relative to the outdoor air flow path and the return air flow path.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 26, 2021Publication date: August 12, 2021Inventors: Vinay Nanjappa, Marcel P. Ferrere, JR., Vishal S. Jagtap, Vijay A R, Chandra S. Yelamanchili, Curtis W. Caskey, Rajiv K. Karkhanis
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Patent number: 10989434Abstract: A heating, ventilation, and/or air conditioning (HVAC) system includes an enclosure that is divided by a partition extending between a first panel and a second panel of the enclosure such that the partition defines an outdoor air flow path and a return air flow path through the enclosure. The partition includes an opening extending between the outdoor airflow path and the return airflow path. The HVAC system also includes an energy recovery wheel that translatably extends through the opening and is positioned within the outdoor air flow path and the return air flow path. The energy recovery wheel is disposed within the enclosure at an oblique angle relative to the outdoor air flow path and the return air flow path.Type: GrantFiled: December 27, 2018Date of Patent: April 27, 2021Assignee: Johnson Controls Technology CompanyInventors: Vinay Nanjappa, Marcel P. Ferrere, Jr., Vishal S. Jagtap, Vijay A R, Chandra S. Yelamanchili, Curtis W. Caskey, Rajiv K. Karkhanis
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Publication number: 20210071891Abstract: A heating, ventilation, and/or air conditioning (HVAC) unit includes an energy recovery wheel, a first exhaust fan configured to draw a first air flow across the energy recovery wheel and discharge the first air flow from the HVAC unit, a second exhaust fan configured to draw a second air flow across the energy recovery wheel and discharge the second air flow from the HVAC unit, and a controller configured to operate the first exhaust fan and the second exhaust fan in an economizer mode and configured to operate the first exhaust fan and suspend operation of the second exhaust fan in an energy recovery mode.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 7, 2019Publication date: March 11, 2021Inventors: Marcel P. Ferrere, JR., Rajiv K. Karkhanis, Aron M. Seiler
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Patent number: 10830482Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a communication cable for a heating, ventilation, and/or air conditioning (HVAC) system having a set of conductors extending between a first end of the communication cable and a second end of the communication cable, and a cable shield surrounding the plurality of conductors. The cable shield has a first shield connector at the first end of the communication cable and a second shield connector at the second end of the communication cable. The first end is configured to couple to a first controller of the HVAC system, the second end is configured to couple to a second controller of the HVAC system, and the cable shield is configured to electrically couple to a single electrical ground point via one or both of the first and second shield connectors.Type: GrantFiled: January 28, 2019Date of Patent: November 10, 2020Assignee: Johnson Controls Technology CompanyInventors: Brian Loughman, Nicholas S. Cummings, Marcel P. Ferrere, Jr., Aron M. Seiler, Earl J. Rightmier
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Patent number: 10808950Abstract: A heating, ventilating, and air conditioning (HVAC) unit includes a filter track assembly that includes a bulkhead frame, a first rail configured to support a first air filter, and a second rail configured to support a second air filter. The first rail and the second rail are coupled to the bulkhead frame, and the first rail and the second rail are disposed on opposing sides of the bulkhead frame.Type: GrantFiled: April 23, 2018Date of Patent: October 20, 2020Assignee: Johnson Controls Technology CompanyInventors: Vinay Nanjappa, Nitin C. Dabade, Vishal S. Jagtap, Prashanti S. Dhawan, Marcel P. Ferrere, Rajiv K. Karkhanis, Curtis W. Caskey
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Publication number: 20200217549Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a communication cable for a heating, ventilation, and/or air conditioning (HVAC) system having a set of conductors extending between a first end of the communication cable and a second end of the communication cable, and a cable shield surrounding the plurality of conductors. The cable shield has a first shield connector at the first end of the communication cable and a second shield connector at the second end of the communication cable. The first end is configured to couple to a first controller of the HVAC system, the second end is configured to couple to a second controller of the HVAC system, and the cable shield is configured to electrically couple to a single electrical ground point via one or both of the first and second shield connectors.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 28, 2019Publication date: July 9, 2020Inventors: Brian Loughman, Nicholas S. Cummings, Marcel P. Ferrere, JR., Aron M. Seiler, Earl J. Rightmier
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Publication number: 20200200426Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a heating, ventilation, and/or air conditioning (HVAC) system including an enclosure that is divided by a partition extending between a first panel and a second panel of the enclosure such that the partition defines an outdoor air flow path and a return air flow path through the enclosure. The partition includes an opening extending between the outdoor airflow path and the return airflow path. The HVAC system also includes an energy recovery wheel that translatably extends through the opening and is positioned within the outdoor air flow path and the return air flow path. The energy recovery wheel is disposed within the enclosure at an oblique angle relative to the outdoor air flow path and the return air flow path.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 27, 2018Publication date: June 25, 2020Inventors: Vinay Nanjappa, Marcel P. Ferrere, JR., Vishal S. Jagtap, Vijay A R, Chandra S. Yelamanchili, Curtis W. Caskey, Rajiv K. Karkhanis
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Publication number: 20200040912Abstract: Embodiments of the present disclosure are directed to an interface for a fan that includes a first bracket coupled to the fan, where the fan is configured to direct a flow of air through an opening of a duct, and the opening comprises a central axis extending therethrough, a second bracket coupled to a frame surrounding the opening of the duct, where the first bracket and the second bracket are configured to surround the opening of the duct, the second bracket is configured to support the first bracket, and the second bracket is partially radially within the first bracket relative to the central axis of the opening, and a gasket disposed between the first bracket and the second bracket, where the first bracket, the second bracket, and the gasket are configured to sealingly engage with one another without mechanical securement.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 27, 2018Publication date: February 6, 2020Inventors: Vinay Nanjappa, Vishal S. Jagtap, Chandra S. Yelamanchili, Marcel P. Ferrere, Anil V. Bhosale, Curtis W. Caskey, Nitin C. Dabade, Prashanti S. Dhawan
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Publication number: 20190383514Abstract: Embodiments of the present disclosure are directed to collapsible hood for a heating and cooling system that includes a plurality of panels configured to couple to a housing of the heating and cooling system, wherein the plurality of panels is configured to be translated between a collapsed position and an open position, wherein the plurality of panels is substantially flush against the housing in the collapsed position to configure the heating and cooling system for transportation, and wherein the plurality of panels are configured to extend from the housing to protect openings in an air intake of the housing and to allow passage of air through the air intake in the open position.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 17, 2018Publication date: December 19, 2019Inventors: Vinay Nanjappa, Nitin C. Dabade, Prashanti S. Dhawan, Vishal S. Jagtap, Anil V. Bhosale, Marcel P. Ferrere, Curtis W. Caskey, Rajiv K. Karkhanis, Chandra S. Yelamanchili
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Publication number: 20190277517Abstract: A heating, ventilating, and air conditioning (HVAC) unit includes a filter track assembly that includes a bulkhead frame, a first rail configured to support a first air filter, and a second rail configured to support a second air filter. The first rail and the second rail are coupled to the bulkhead frame, and the first rail and the second rail are disposed on opposing sides of the bulkhead frame.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 23, 2018Publication date: September 12, 2019Inventors: Vinay Nanjappa, Nitin C. Dabade, Vishal S. Jagtap, Prashanti S. Dhawan, Marcel P. Ferrere, Rajiv K. Karkhanis, Curtis W. Caskey
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Publication number: 20190257538Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) system that includes an energy recovery conduit that is configured to extend between and fluidly couple an outlet of a central housing of an outdoor HVAC unit and a condenser section of the outdoor HVAC unit.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 11, 2018Publication date: August 22, 2019Inventors: Marcel P. Ferrere, Neelkanth S. Gupte, Rajiv K. Karkhanis
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Publication number: 20180156490Abstract: An air economizer of a heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) system includes an outdoor air compartment configured to receive outdoor air, and an indoor air compartment configured to receive indoor air. The air economizer also includes a partition extending between the outdoor air compartment and the indoor air compartment. The partition is configured to move between a first position and a second position such that a damper of the air economizer receives the indoor air when the partition is in the first position, and such that the damper receives the outdoor air when the partition is in the second position.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 6, 2017Publication date: June 7, 2018Inventors: Rajiv K. Karkhanis, Curtis W. Caskey, Chandra S. Yelamanchili, Aron M. Seiler, Marcel P. Ferrere