Patents by Inventor May L. Corn
May L. Corn 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: 11944857Abstract: A fire suppressant storage device (20) comprising: a tank (22) having a first port and an interior for storing fire suppressant; and a discharge assembly mounted to the first port. The discharge assembly has a discharge valve (48) and a discharge conduit (50) at least partially within the interior. The discharge conduit has an interior surface (60) and an exterior surface (58). The discharge assembly further comprises a gauge (80) on the discharge conduit.Type: GrantFiled: September 26, 2019Date of Patent: April 2, 2024Assignee: Carrier CorporationInventors: Michael John Birnkrant, Marcin Piech, May L. Corn
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Patent number: 11931613Abstract: A fire suppression nozzle can include a first fluid channel configured to be in fluid communication with a first fluid having a first flow velocity and a second fluid channel configured to be in fluid communication with a second fluid having a second flow velocity. A mixer can be disposed between the first fluid channel and the second fluid channel such that the mixer is configured to induce streamwise vorticity in at least the first fluid exiting first fluid channel to cause mixing of the first fluid and the second fluid to reduce a flow speed of a mixture of the first fluid and the second fluid.Type: GrantFiled: August 16, 2021Date of Patent: March 19, 2024Assignee: Carrier CorporationInventors: Paul M. Johnson, Duane C. McCormick, May L. Corn, Sudarshan N. Koushik, Mikhail Morozov, Changmin Cao, Christopher T. Chipman, Keith A. Post
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Patent number: 11648431Abstract: A fire suppression system has a plurality of tank units (40, 42, 44, 46) each having: a tank body having a first port and an interior for storing at least one of fire suppressant and driver gas; a discharge assembly mounted to the first port and comprising: a discharge valve (50, 52); and a first monitoring switch or sensor (230; 240). A first monitoring unit (100) is coupled to the first monitoring switch or sensor of each said tank unit and configured to communicate with a remote monitoring location. For each of the tank units there is: a second monitoring switch or sensor (260, 280, 290); and a second monitoring unit (340) coupled to said second monitoring switch or sensor and configured to communicate with the remote monitoring location.Type: GrantFiled: September 18, 2019Date of Patent: May 16, 2023Assignee: Carrier CorporationInventors: Marcin Piech, May L. Corn, Joseph William Ciol, Peter R. Harris, Mohammed Z. Ateeq, Abhay Balabhim Nadgir
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Publication number: 20230083138Abstract: A fire suppression system has a plurality of tank units (40, 42, 44, 46) each having: a tank body having a first port and an interior for storing at least one of fire suppressant and driver gas; a discharge assembly mounted to the first port and comprising: a discharge valve (50, 52); and a first monitoring switch or sensor (230; 240). A first monitoring unit (100) is coupled to the first monitoring switch or sensor of each said tank unit and configured to communicate with a remote monitoring location. For each of the tank units there is: a second monitoring switch or sensor (260, 280, 290); and a second monitoring unit (340) coupled to said second monitoring switch or sensor and configured to communicate with the remote monitoring location.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 18, 2022Publication date: March 16, 2023Applicant: Carrier CorporationInventors: Marcin Piech, May L. Corn, Joseph William Ciol, Peter R. Harris, Mohammed Z. Ateeq, Abhay Balabhim Nadgir
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Patent number: 11416643Abstract: Provided are embodiments for a system for designing a layout for a smoke detection system, the system include a storage medium, the storage medium being coupled to a computing engine. The computing engine is configured to receive one or more inputs, model transport and dispersion of smoke in an environment based on the one or more inputs, wherein the model is based on a computational fluid dynamics (CFD) function, and detect the smoke using a plurality of probes. The computing engine is also configured to define a layout of the smoke detectors based on the smoke detectors being able to detect the smoke in the environment, and provide a map of the smoke detectors for the layout. Also provided are embodiments for a method to design a layout for a smoke detection system.Type: GrantFiled: July 22, 2019Date of Patent: August 16, 2022Assignee: KIDDE TECHNOLOGIES, INC.Inventors: Amanda J. Daly, May L. Corn, Kalyana Gottiparthi, Vaidyanathan Sankaran, Changmin Cao, Terry Simpson, Kenneth Bell, Ke Wang
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Publication number: 20220249893Abstract: An integrated fire suppression system includes a plurality of fire detection systems. Each of the fire detection systems is individually addressable. A control system is communicatively coupled to each of the fire detection systems. A plurality of building systems is communicatively connected to the control system. The plurality of building systems includes at least one of a fire suppression system, an alarm system, a heating ventilation and cooling (HVAC) system, a building power supply system, and a building security system. The control system is configured to provide a localized response to a fire detection by at least one fire detection system in the plurality of fire detection systems, the localized response being a response in at least one of the plurality of building systems.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 25, 2020Publication date: August 11, 2022Inventors: Michael J. Birnkrant, May L. Corn, Marcin Piech, Changmin Cao
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Publication number: 20220184439Abstract: Provided are embodiments including a system for operating an augmented reality model-based fire extinguisher training platform. The system includes a computation engine configured to receive one or more inputs and generate a simulation based on the one or more inputs, and a fire extinguisher configured to communicate with the computation engine, wherein the fire extinguisher includes a plurality of sensors to provide feedback to the computation engine. The system also includes a display device that is operably coupled to the computation engine and is configured to display the generated simulation from the computation engine, and wherein the computation engine is configured to perform analytics to generate a recommendation for a design of the fire extinguisher based at least in part on the feedback from fire extinguisher. Also provided are embodiments that include a method for operating an augmented reality model-based fire extinguisher training platform.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 5, 2020Publication date: June 16, 2022Inventors: May L. Corn, Vaidyanathan Sankaran, Peter R. Harris, Zhen Jia, Changmin Cao, Danqing Sha, Craig R. Walker, Hui Fang
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Patent number: 11257354Abstract: Provided are embodiments for a system for validating a smoke detection layout, where the system includes a memory and a processor. The processor is configured to receive one or more inputs, model transport and dispersion of smoke to a smoke detector of an environment based on the one or more inputs, wherein the model is based on computational fluid dynamics (CFD) function, and select a subset of input parameters from the one or more inputs to test. The processor is also configured to test the smoke detection system layout using the selected subset of input parameters, determine an alarm time probability using uncertainty quantifications for the selected subset of input parameters, and provide the alarm time probability and confidence level for the selected subset parameters. Also provided are embodiments for a method to validate a smoke detection system layout.Type: GrantFiled: July 22, 2019Date of Patent: February 22, 2022Assignee: KIDDE TECHNOLOGIES, INC.Inventors: Amanda J. Daly, Kenneth Bell, Terry Simpson, May L. Corn, Vaidyanathan Sankaran, Changmin Cao, Kalyana Gottiparthi, Ke Wang
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Publication number: 20210370112Abstract: A fire suppression nozzle can include a first fluid channel configured to be in fluid communication with a first fluid having a first flow velocity and a second fluid channel configured to be in fluid communication with a second fluid having a second flow velocity. A mixer can be disposed between the first fluid channel and the second fluid channel such that the mixer is configured to induce streamwise vorticity in at least the first fluid exiting first fluid channel to cause mixing of the first fluid and the second fluid to reduce a flow speed of a mixture of the first fluid and the second fluid.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 16, 2021Publication date: December 2, 2021Applicant: Carrier CorporationInventors: Paul M. Johnson, Duane C. McCormick, May L. Corn, Sudarshan N. Koushik, Mikhail Morozov, Changmin Cao, Christopher T. Chipman, Keith A. Post
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Publication number: 20210346742Abstract: A nozzle assembly for a fire suppression system is disclosed, which includes a body having an inlet end for receiving a flow of fire extinguishing agent from the fire suppression system at an inlet pressure, a nozzle portion extending from the body and having an interior cavity defining a central axis, wherein a plurality of exit orifices are formed in an outer wall of the nozzle portion, in communication with the interior cavity, for vectoring the flow of fire extinguishing agent exiting therefrom and to reduce a noise level of the nozzle assembly, and at least one perforated filter member positioned upstream from the exit orifices in the nozzle portion, for reducing the inlet pressure of the fire extinguishing agent in furtherance of noise level reduction.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 1, 2019Publication date: November 11, 2021Applicant: Carrier CorporationInventors: Paul M. Johnson, Sudarshan N. Koushik, Duane C. McCormick, May L. Corn, Changmin Cao, Christopher T. Chipman
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Publication number: 20210283447Abstract: A fire suppressant storage device (20) comprising: a tank (22) having a first port and an interior for storing fire suppressant; and a discharge assembly mounted to the first port. The discharge assembly has a discharge valve (48) and a discharge conduit (50) at least partially within the interior. The discharge conduit has an interior surface (60) and an exterior surface (58). The discharge assembly further comprises a gauge (80) on the discharge conduit.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 26, 2019Publication date: September 16, 2021Applicant: Carrier CorporationInventors: Michael John Birnkrant, Marcin Piech, May L. Corn
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Publication number: 20210283446Abstract: A fire suppression system has a plurality of tank units (40, 42, 44, 46) each having: a tank body having a first port and an interior for storing at least one of fire suppressant and driver gas; a discharge assembly mounted to the first port and comprising: a discharge valve (50, 52); and a first monitoring switch or sensor (230; 240). A first monitoring unit (100) is coupled to the first monitoring switch or sensor of each said tank unit and configured to communicate with a remote monitoring location. For each of the tank units there is: a second monitoring switch or sensor (260, 280, 290); and a second monitoring unit (340) coupled to said second monitoring switch or sensor and configured to communicate with the remote monitoring location.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 18, 2019Publication date: September 16, 2021Applicant: Carrier CorporationInventors: Marcin Piech, May L. Corn, Joseph William Ciol, Peter R. Harris, Mohammed Z. Ateeq, Abhay Balabhim Nadgir
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Patent number: 11117007Abstract: A fire suppression nozzle can include a first fluid channel configured to be in fluid communication with a first fluid having a first flow velocity and a second fluid channel configured to be in fluid communication with a second fluid having a second flow velocity. A mixer can be disposed between the first fluid channel and the second fluid channel such that the mixer is configured to induce streamwise vorticity in at least the first fluid exiting first fluid channel to cause mixing of the first fluid and the second fluid to reduce a flow speed of a mixture of the first fluid and the second fluid.Type: GrantFiled: November 6, 2018Date of Patent: September 14, 2021Assignee: Carrier CorporationInventors: Paul M. Johnson, Duane C. Mccormick, May L. Corn, Sudarshan N. Koushik, Mikhail Morozov, Changmin Cao, Christopher T. Chipman, Keith A. Post
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Publication number: 20210200911Abstract: Methods, systems and computer program products for integrating fire-protection systems in building design are provided. Aspects include receiving design data associated with a building. One or more fire-protection protocols are accessed. One or more fire-protection designs for the building are generated based at least in part on the one or more fire-protection protocols and the design data and the one or more fire-protection designs are integrated in to the design data.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 28, 2019Publication date: July 1, 2021Inventors: Nai-Yuan Chiang, May L. Corn, Peter R. Harris, Lester J. Grace
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Publication number: 20210027612Abstract: Provided are embodiments for a system for validating a smoke detection layout, where the system includes a memory and a processor. The processor is configured to receive one or more inputs, model transport and dispersion of smoke to a smoke detector of an environment based on the one or more inputs, wherein the model is based on computational fluid dynamics (CFD) function, and select a subset of input parameters from the one or more inputs to test. The processor is also configured to test the smoke detection system layout using the selected subset of input parameters, determine an alarm time probability using uncertainty quantifications for the selected subset of input parameters, and provide the alarm time probability and confidence level for the selected subset parameters. Also provided are embodiments for a method to validate a smoke detection system layout.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 22, 2019Publication date: January 28, 2021Inventors: Amanda J. Daly, Kenneth Bell, Terry Simpson, May L. Corn, Vaidyanathan Sankaran, Changmin Cao, Kalyana Gottiparthi, Ke Wang
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Publication number: 20210026927Abstract: Provided are embodiments for a system for designing a layout for a smoke detection system, the system include a storage medium, the storage medium being coupled to a computing engine. The computing engine is configured to receive one or more inputs, model transport and dispersion of smoke in an environment based on the one or more inputs, wherein the model is based on a computational fluid dynamics (CFD) function, and detect the smoke using a plurality of probes. The computing engine is also configured to define a layout of the smoke detectors based on the smoke detectors being able to detect the smoke in the environment, and provide a map of the smoke detectors for the layout. Also provided are embodiments for a method to design a layout for a smoke detection system.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 22, 2019Publication date: January 28, 2021Inventors: Amanda J. Daly, May L. Corn, Kalyana Gottiparthi, Vaidyanathan Sankaran, Changmin Cao, Terry Simpson, Kenneth Bell, Ke Wang
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Publication number: 20210003282Abstract: A fuel injection system for a gas turbine engine includes a fuel delivery conduit, a nozzle block with a nozzle aperture, and a cavity block with a cavity. The nozzle aperture has a first cross sectional area, and injects fuel received from the fuel delivery conduit into the cavity. The cavity has a second cross sectional area that is greater than the first cross sectional area.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 13, 2020Publication date: January 7, 2021Inventors: Torence P. Brogan, Jeffery A. Lovett, Christopher A. Eckett, May L. Corn
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Patent number: 10619855Abstract: A fuel injection system for a gas turbine engine includes a fuel delivery conduit, a nozzle block with a nozzle aperture, and a cavity block with a cavity. The nozzle aperture has a first cross sectional area, and injects fuel received from the fuel delivery conduit into the cavity. The cavity has a second cross sectional area that is greater than the first cross sectional area.Type: GrantFiled: July 8, 2013Date of Patent: April 14, 2020Assignee: United Technologies CorporationInventors: Torence P. Brogan, Jeffery A. Lovett, Christopher A. Eckett, May L. Corn
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Publication number: 20190224514Abstract: A method and system for determining fire suppression system characteristics is disclosed. The method includes receiving input information regarding one or more nozzles; receiving input information regarding a fire suppression agent; receiving input information regarding a room to be protected by the fire suppression system; iterating through a plurality of scenarios to determine fire suppression characteristics of each scenario; determining coverage of the room to be protected for each of the plurality of scenarios; and ranking each scenario of the plurality of scenarios based on the fire suppression characteristics.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 23, 2019Publication date: July 25, 2019Inventors: Changmin Cao, Jordan A. Snyder, May L. Corn, Paul M. Johnson, Mikhail Morozov, Joseph Albert Senecal, Vaidyanathan Sankaran
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Publication number: 20190143160Abstract: A fire suppression nozzle can include a first fluid channel configured to be in fluid communication with a first fluid having a first flow velocity and a second fluid channel configured to be in fluid communication with a second fluid having a second flow velocity. A mixer can be disposed between the first fluid channel and the second fluid channel such that the mixer is configured to induce streamwise vorticity in at least the first fluid exiting first fluid channel to cause mixing of the first fluid and the second fluid to reduce a flow speed of a mixture of the first fluid and the second fluid.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 6, 2018Publication date: May 16, 2019Inventors: Paul M. Johnson, Duane C. Mccormick, May L. Corn, Sudarshan N. Koushik, Mikhail Morozov, Changmin Cao, Christopher T. Chipman, Keith A. Post