Patents by Inventor Michael A. Stark
Michael A. Stark 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: 12215901Abstract: A deflector for a condenser. The condenser has an inlet in communication with a compressor, and a deflector for guiding a refrigerant gas flow from the compressor is arranged in the condenser and at a position close to the inlet. The deflector is provided with a deflecting structure projecting toward the inlet, and the deflecting structure is configured as impermeable to the refrigerant gas flow.Type: GrantFiled: October 9, 2023Date of Patent: February 4, 2025Assignee: CARRIER CORPORATIONInventors: Michael A. Stark, Scott A. Nieforth, Kai Deng, Haiping Ding, Yuling Shi, HongYi Li
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Patent number: 11965681Abstract: A refrigeration system and a lubricating method thereof. The refrigeration system (100) includes: a compressor (110), a condenser (120), an evaporator (130), and a lubrication circuit (200), the lubrication circuit including a post-lubrication flow path (230,240,260) connected from the compressor into the condenser and the evaporator respectively; and a pre-lubrication flow path (210,220,250) connected from the condenser and the evaporator into the compressor respectively; wherein after flowing from the condenser via the pre-lubrication flow path to the compressor for lubrication, a part of refrigerant for lubrication can flow back to the evaporator via the post-lubrication flow path; or after flowing from the evaporator via the pre-lubrication flow path to the compressor for lubrication, the part of refrigerant for lubrication can flow back to the condenser via the post-lubrication flow path.Type: GrantFiled: August 28, 2017Date of Patent: April 23, 2024Assignee: CARRIER CORPORATIONInventors: Michael A. Stark, Hsihua Li, Haitao Zhang, Biao Shu, Kai Deng, Haiping Ding
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Patent number: 11946673Abstract: A heat exchange system and a method for reclaiming corrosion inhibitor in a heat exchange system are provided by the present disclosure. The heat exchange system includes a compressor (1), a condenser (2) and an evaporator (3) connected in sequence, and the heat exchange system further includes a system for reclaiming corrosion inhibitor which includes an ejector (6) including a high-pressure fluid inlet (61) connected to an outlet (11) of the compressor, a suction fluid inlet (62) connected to the heat exchange system to extract a liquid-state refrigerant in the heat exchange system, and a fluid outlet (63) leading to bearings of the compressor, wherein a pressurizing device (5) is provided between the outlet of the compressor and the high-pressure fluid inlet of the ejector. The heat exchange system according to the embodiments of the present disclosure can provide sufficient corrosion inhibitor to the bearings of the compressor under various working conditions.Type: GrantFiled: May 13, 2020Date of Patent: April 2, 2024Assignee: CARRIER CORPORATIONInventors: Xiangyuan Zhang, Haiping Ding, Haitao Zhang, Michael A. Stark
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Patent number: 11913693Abstract: A method of purging contaminants from a refrigerant of a heat pump via a purge system includes generating a driving force across a separator, providing refrigerant including contaminants to the separator, separating the contaminants from the refrigerant within the separator, monitoring one or more parameters of the purge system and the heat pump, and actively controlling an operational parameter of the purge system in response to monitoring one or more parameters of the purge system and the heat pump.Type: GrantFiled: November 27, 2019Date of Patent: February 27, 2024Assignee: CARRIER CORPORATIONInventors: Rajiv Ranjan, Yinshan Feng, Parmesh Verma, Michael A. Stark
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Publication number: 20240035720Abstract: A deflector for a condenser. The condenser has an inlet in communication with a compressor, and a deflector for guiding a refrigerant gas flow from the compressor is arranged in the condenser and at a position close to the inlet. The deflector is provided with a deflecting structure projecting toward the inlet, and the deflecting structure is configured as impermeable to the refrigerant gas flow.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 9, 2023Publication date: February 1, 2024Inventors: Michael A. Stark, Scott A. Nieforth, Kai Deng, Haiping Ding, Yuling Shi, HongYi Li
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Patent number: 11821665Abstract: A deflector for a condenser. The condenser has an inlet in communication with a compressor, and a deflector for guiding a refrigerant gas flow from the compressor is arranged in the condenser and at a position close to the inlet. The deflector is provided with a deflecting structure projecting toward the inlet, and the deflecting structure is configured as impermeable to the refrigerant gas flow.Type: GrantFiled: April 21, 2021Date of Patent: November 21, 2023Assignee: CARRIER CORPORATIONInventors: Michael A. Stark, Scott A. Nieforth, Kai Deng, Haiping Ding, Yuling Shi, HongYi Li
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Patent number: 11725851Abstract: A multi-stage refrigeration system (100) includes: a refrigeration loop (110), which includes a gas suction port of a multi-stage compressor (111), a condenser (112), a first throttling element (113), an evaporator (114) and an exhaust port of the multi-stage compressor which are sequentially connected through pipelines; an economizer branch (120), which includes an economizer (121), a second throttling element (122) and a first control valve (123), the economizer having an economizer liquid inlet connected to the condenser via the first throttling element, an economizer liquid outlet connected to the evaporator via the second throttling element, and an economizer exhaust port connected to an intermediate stage of the multi-stage compressor via a control valve; and a bypass branch (130), which is joined to the evaporator from the downstream of the second throttling element and connected to the condenser via the first throttling element, and on which a second control valve (131) is arranged.Type: GrantFiled: March 23, 2018Date of Patent: August 15, 2023Assignee: CARRIER CORPORATIONInventors: Haiping Ding, Shaojuan Si, Xiangyuan Zhang, Michael A. Stark
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Patent number: 11686515Abstract: A separator for removing contamination from a fluid of a heat pump includes a housing having a hollow interior, a separation component mounted within the hollow interior, and at least one turbulence-generating element positioned within the hollow interior adjacent the separation component.Type: GrantFiled: November 27, 2019Date of Patent: June 27, 2023Assignee: CARRIER CORPORATIONInventors: Rajiv Ranjan, Yinshan Feng, Parmesh Verma, Michael A. Stark
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Publication number: 20220065502Abstract: A heat exchange system and a method for reclaiming corrosion inhibitor in a heat exchange system are provided by the present disclosure. The heat exchange system includes a compressor (1), a condenser (2) and an evaporator (3) connected in sequence, and the heat exchange system further includes a system for reclaiming corrosion inhibitor which includes an ejector (6) including a high-pressure fluid inlet (61) connected to an outlet (11) of the compressor, a suction fluid inlet (62) connected to the heat exchange system to extract a liquid-state refrigerant in the heat exchange system, and a fluid outlet (63) leading to bearings of the compressor, wherein a pressurizing device (5) is provided between the outlet of the compressor and the high-pressure fluid inlet of the ejector. The heat exchange system according to the embodiments of the present disclosure can provide sufficient corrosion inhibitor to the bearings of the compressor under various working conditions.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 13, 2020Publication date: March 3, 2022Inventors: Xiangyuan Zhang, Haiping Ding, Haitao Zhang, Michael A. Stark
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Patent number: 11262007Abstract: A flanged connecting assembly, which comprises: a first flange (210); a second flange (220) with a diameter greater than the diameter of the first flange; and a third flange (230), provided with a first portion (231) and a second portion (232) forming a step; wherein the first portion (231) is fitted to the first flange (210) through a first sealing element (310), and the second portion (232) is fitted to the second flange (220) through a second sealing element (320); and the first flange (210) and the second flange (220) are spaced from each other by a first distance. In this way, a gap formed under the fit of the three flanges can allow a used sealing element to be taken out vie the gap and/or a new sealing element to be assembled in via the gap.Type: GrantFiled: May 31, 2017Date of Patent: March 1, 2022Assignee: CARRIER CORPORATIONInventors: Keli Dong, Michael A. Stark
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Publication number: 20210364203Abstract: A method of purging contaminants from a refrigerant of a heat pump via a purge system includes generating a driving force across a separator, providing refrigerant including contaminants to the separator, separating the contaminants from the refrigerant within the separator, monitoring one or more parameters of the purge system and the heat pump, and actively controlling an operational parameter of the purge system in response to monitoring one or more parameters of the purge system and the heat pump.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 27, 2019Publication date: November 25, 2021Inventors: Rajiv Ranjan, Yinshan Feng, Parmesh Verma, Michael A. Stark
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Publication number: 20210285692Abstract: A multi-stage refrigeration system (100) includes: a refrigeration loop (110), which includes a gas suction port of a multi-stage compressor (111), a condenser (112), a first throttling element (113), an evaporator (114) and an exhaust port of the multi-stage compressor which are sequentially connected through pipelines; an economizer branch (120), which includes an economizer (121), a second throttling element (122) and a first control valve (123), the economizer having an economizer liquid inlet connected to the condenser via the first throttling element, an economizer liquid outlet connected to the evaporator via the second throttling element, and an economizer exhaust port connected to an intermediate stage of the multi-stage compressor via a control valve; and a bypass branch (130), which is joined to the evaporator from the downstream of the second throttling element and connected to the condenser via the first throttling element, and on which a second control valve (131) is arranged.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 23, 2018Publication date: September 16, 2021Inventors: Haiping Ding, Shaojuan Si, Xiangyuan Zhang, Michael A. Stark
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Patent number: 11098934Abstract: The present utility model relates to a deflector for a condenser. The condenser has an inlet in communication with a compressor, and a deflector for guiding a refrigerant gas flow from the compressor is arranged in the condenser and at a position close to the inlet. The deflector is provided with a deflecting structure projecting toward the inlet, and the deflecting structure is configured as impermeable to the refrigerant gas flow. The present utility model further provides a condenser having the deflector for a condenser and a refrigeration system equipped with the condenser. The deflector for a condenser according to the present utility model not only can alleviate the impact of high-temperature high-pressure gas from the compressor but also can reduce noise and vibration.Type: GrantFiled: January 16, 2019Date of Patent: August 24, 2021Assignee: CARRIER CORPORATIONInventors: Michael A. Stark, Scott A. Nieforth, Kai Deng, Haiping Ding, Yuling Shi, HongYi Li
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Publication number: 20210239372Abstract: A deflector for a condenser. The condenser has an inlet in communication with a compressor, and a deflector for guiding a refrigerant gas flow from the compressor is arranged in the condenser and at a position close to the inlet. The deflector is provided with a deflecting structure projecting toward the inlet, and the deflecting structure is configured as impermeable to the refrigerant gas flow.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 21, 2021Publication date: August 5, 2021Inventors: Michael A. Stark, Scott A. Nieforth, Kai Deng, Haiping Ding, Yuling Shi, HongYi Li
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Publication number: 20210231354Abstract: A separator for removing contamination from a fluid of a heat pump includes a housing having a hollow interior, a separation component mounted within the hollow interior, and at least one turbulence-generating element positioned within the hollow interior adjacent the separation component.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 27, 2019Publication date: July 29, 2021Inventors: Rajiv Ranjan, Yinshan Feng, Parmesh Verma, Michael A. Stark
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Publication number: 20200318762Abstract: A flanged connecting assembly, which comprises: a first flange (210); a second flange (220) with a diameter greater than the diameter of the first flange; and a third flange (230), provided with a first portion (231) and a second portion (232) forming a step; wherein the first portion (231) is fitted to the first flange (210) through a first sealing element (310), and the second portion (232) is fitted to the second flange (220) through a second sealing element (320); and the first flange (210) and the second flange (220) are spaced from each other by a first distance. In this way, a gap formed under the fit of the three flanges can allow a used sealing element to be taken out vie the gap and/or a new sealing element to be assembled in via the gap.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 31, 2017Publication date: October 8, 2020Inventors: Keli Dong, Michael A. Stark
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Patent number: 10739048Abstract: The present invention provides a refrigerating system, including: a refrigerating loop, including a compressor, a condenser, a throttling element, and an evaporator that are connected in sequence through a pipeline; and a purification loop, connected to the refrigerating loop and configured to separate a pressure maintaining gas in the refrigerating loop; wherein the refrigerating loop is connected into the purification loop from the top of the condenser or the top of the compressor. The present invention further provides a purification method for a refrigerating system, including: in a first time period, performing S1: charging, into the refrigerating system, a refrigerant that satisfies a designed refrigerating capacity; and S2: charging a pressure maintaining gas into the refrigerating system, so that pressure in the refrigerating system is higher than atmospheric pressure; and in a second time period, performing S3: separating and discharging the pressure maintaining gas in the refrigerating system.Type: GrantFiled: June 28, 2016Date of Patent: August 11, 2020Assignee: CARRIER CORPORATIONInventors: Michael A. Stark, Haitao Zhang
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Patent number: 10724774Abstract: The present invention provides a refrigerating system, including: a refrigerating loop (100), including a compressor (190), a condenser (110), a main throttling element (180), and an evaporator (120) that are connected in sequence through a pipeline; and a purification loop (200), including a purification compressor (210), a purification condenser (220), a purification throttling element (240), and a low-temperature separator (230) that are connected in sequence through a pipeline, the purification loop being bidirectionally connected to the refrigerating loop through the low temperature separator and configured to separate a non-condensable gas in the refrigerating loop; wherein the purification condenser is capable of exchanging heat with a refrigerant in the refrigerating loop. Thus, efficient and reliable separation of the refrigerant and the non-condensable gas is achieved.Type: GrantFiled: July 11, 2016Date of Patent: July 28, 2020Assignee: CARRIER CORPORATIONInventors: Haitao Zhang, Michael A. Stark
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Patent number: 10633226Abstract: A flange cover mounting and dismounting device, which comprises: a base part, comprising a fastener element with a fastener hole array, and being fastened on a flange cover mounting surface by the fastener hole array; and a jib arm assembly, having a first end being pivotally connected to the fastener element, and a second end being connected to the flange cover. The flange cover mounting and dismounting device can be fixed to the flange cover mounting surface having a corresponding fastener hole array, which is convenient for mounting and dismounting a flange cover. In addition, under most circumstances, the fastener hole array on the flange cover mounting surface is intrinsically owned by the devices, which originally can be applied to connect modules of each device or used for other applications.Type: GrantFiled: October 21, 2015Date of Patent: April 28, 2020Assignee: CARRIER CORPORATIONInventors: Keli Dong, Michael A. Stark
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Patent number: 10584906Abstract: Disclosed is a refrigeration system including a heat transfer fluid circulation loop configured to allow a refrigerant to circulate therethrough. A purge gas outlet is in operable communication with the heat transfer fluid circulation loop. The system also includes at least one gas permeable membrane having a first side in operable communication with the purge gas outlet and a second side. The membrane includes a porous inorganic material with pores of a size to allow passage of contaminants through the membrane and restrict passage of the refrigerant through the membrane. The system also includes a permeate outlet in operable communication with a second side of the membrane.Type: GrantFiled: November 9, 2017Date of Patent: March 10, 2020Assignee: CARRIER CORPORATIONInventors: Rajiv Ranjan, Haralambos Cordatos, Zissis A. Dardas, Georgios S. Zafiris, Yinshan Feng, Parmesh Verma, Michael A. Stark