Patents by Inventor Matthew Gassaway

Matthew Gassaway 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).

  • Systems and methods for implementing a fan array with quick connect and modular control
    Patent number: 11098723
    Abstract: A fan array is provided having a frame including a plurality of frame members. The frame members are joined to define a plurality of chambers. Each of a plurality of fan units is configured to be positioned in one of the plurality of chambers. Each fan unit has a motor. A plurality of local motor controllers are joined to corresponding motors. The local motor controllers are configured to control an operation of the corresponding fan unit. A master controller is configured to communicate with the local motor controllers. The master controller is configured to provide the local motor controllers with target operating parameters for the corresponding fan units.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 26, 2018
    Date of Patent: August 24, 2021
    Assignee: Nortek Air Solutions, LLC
    Inventors: David Benson, Brian J. Motland, Matthew Gassaway, Robert Techam
  • SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR IMPLEMENTING A FAN ARRAY WITH QUICK CONNECT AND MODULAR CONTROL
    Publication number: 20190186503
    Abstract: A fan array is provided having a frame including a plurality of frame members. The frame members are joined to define a plurality of chambers. Each of a plurality of fan units is configured to be positioned in one of the plurality of chambers. Each fan unit has a motor. A plurality of local motor controllers are joined to corresponding motors. The local motor controllers are configured to control an operation of the corresponding fan unit. A master controller is configured to communicate with the local motor controllers. The master controller is configured to provide the local motor controllers with target operating parameters for the corresponding fan units.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 26, 2018
    Publication date: June 20, 2019
    Inventors: David Benson, Brian J. Motland, Matthew Gassaway, Robert Techam
  • Fan array control system
    Patent number: 10317105
    Abstract: A fan array fan section in an air-handling system includes a plurality of fan units arranged in a fan array and positioned within an air-handling compartment. One preferred embodiment may include an array controller programmed to operate the plurality of fan units at peak efficiency by computing the power consumed in various configurations and selecting the configuration requiring minimum power to operate.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 19, 2016
    Date of Patent: June 11, 2019
    Assignee: Nortek Air Solutions, LLC
    Inventors: Lawrence G. Hopkins, Brian James Motland, Matthew Gassaway
  • FAN ARRAY CONTROL SYSTEM
    Publication number: 20170159960
    Abstract: A fan array fan section in an air-handling system includes a plurality of fan units arranged in a fan array and positioned within an air-handling compartment. One preferred embodiment may include an array controller programmed to operate the plurality of fan units at peak efficiency by computing the power consumed in various configurations and selecting the configuration requiring minimum power to operate.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 19, 2016
    Publication date: June 8, 2017
    Inventors: Lawrence G. Hopkins, Brian J. Motland, Matthew Gassaway