Patents by Inventor Michael Brykalski
Michael Brykalski 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: 10495322Abstract: Embodiments related to moisture abatement during a heating operation of a climate control system are disclosed. In some embodiments, the climate control system includes a thermoelectric device (TED) or other thermal condition device having a hot side and a cold side. In certain embodiments, the thermal conditioning device is operated (e.g., by a processor or a condensate switch) to inhibit or prevent the occurrence of condensation, and/or to abate condensation that has already occurred, on the cold side of the thermal conditioning device during the heating operation.Type: GrantFiled: May 31, 2018Date of Patent: December 3, 2019Assignee: GENTHERM INCORPORATEDInventors: Michael Brykalski, David Marquette
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Publication number: 20190003726Abstract: Embodiments related to moisture abatement during a heating operation of a climate control system are disclosed. In some embodiments, the climate control system includes a thermoelectric device (TED) or other thermal condition device having a hot side and a cold side. In certain embodiments, the thermal conditioning device is operated (e.g., by a processor or a condensate switch) to inhibit or prevent the occurrence of condensation, and/or to abate condensation that has already occurred, on the cold side of the thermal conditioning device during the heating operation.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 31, 2018Publication date: January 3, 2019Inventors: Michael Brykalski, David Marquette
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Patent number: 9989267Abstract: Embodiments related to moisture abatement during a heating operation of a climate control system are disclosed. In some embodiments, the climate control system includes a thermoelectric device (TED) or other thermal condition device having a hot side and a cold side. In certain embodiments, the thermal conditioning device is operated (e.g., by a processor or a condensate switch) to inhibit or prevent the occurrence of condensation, and/or to abate condensation that has already occurred, on the cold side of the thermal conditioning device during the heating operation.Type: GrantFiled: February 8, 2013Date of Patent: June 5, 2018Assignee: GENTHERM INCORPORATEDInventors: Michael Brykalski, David Marquette
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Patent number: 8893329Abstract: A climate-conditioned bed includes an upper portion having at least a first climate zone and at least one fluid module associated with such a first climate zone. The fluid module comprises a fluid transfer device for selectively moving a fluid and a thermoelectric device for selectively heating or cooling a fluid. The bed additionally includes one or more control modules configured to regulate the operation of the fluid module, at least one input device configured to allow an occupant to select a setting or mode associated with the first climate zone and at least a first temperature sensor configured to detect a temperature associated with the first climate zone of the thermally-conditioned bed. In some embodiments, the fluid module is operatively connected to the control module.Type: GrantFiled: May 6, 2010Date of Patent: November 25, 2014Assignee: Gentherm IncorporatedInventors: Dusko Petrovski, Barry Steele, Michael Brykalski, John Terech, David Marquette
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Patent number: 8332975Abstract: According to certain arrangements, a conditioner mat for use with a bed assembly includes an upper layer comprising a plurality of openings, a lower layer being substantially fluid impermeable, at least one interior chamber defined by the upper layer and the lower layer and a spacer material positioned within the interior chamber. In one embodiment, the spacer material is configured to maintain a shape of the interior chamber and to help with the passage of fluids within a portion of interior chamber. The conditioner mat additionally includes an inlet in fluid communication with the interior chamber, at least one fluid module comprising a fluid transfer device and a conduit placing an outlet of the at least one fluid module in fluid communication with the inlet. In some arrangements, the fluid module selectively delivers fluids to the interior chamber through the conduit and the inlet.Type: GrantFiled: August 13, 2010Date of Patent: December 18, 2012Assignee: Gentherm IncorporatedInventors: Michael Brykalski, David Marquette, John Terech, Robert Vidojevski
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Publication number: 20120080911Abstract: According to some embodiments, a climate controlled seat assembly (e.g., a vehicle seat, a bed assembly, etc.) comprises a cushion or other support member positioned along a seat bottom portion or a seat back portion of the seat assembly, wherein the cushion includes a first surface configured to contact an occupant and a second surface generally opposite of the first surface. The cushion includes a cushion depth that generally extends between the first surface and the second surface of the cushion. The seat assembly further comprises at least one fluid passage positioned and routed at least partially through the cushion depth, wherein the fluid passage generally extends to the second surface of the cushion. Further, the seat assembly comprises at least one fluid module configured to selectively thermally and/or environmentally condition air and to transfer said thermally conditioned air through the fluid passage.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 29, 2011Publication date: April 5, 2012Applicant: Amerigon IncorporatedInventors: Michael Brykalski, Raymund Manuel, Scott Wolas
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Publication number: 20110258778Abstract: According to certain arrangements, a conditioner mat for use with a bed assembly includes an upper layer comprising a plurality of openings, a lower layer being substantially fluid impermeable, at least one interior chamber defined by the upper layer and the lower layer and a spacer material positioned within the interior chamber. In one embodiment, the spacer material is configured to maintain a shape of the interior chamber and to help with the passage of fluids within a portion of interior chamber. The conditioner mat additionally includes an inlet in fluid communication with the interior chamber, at least one fluid module comprising a fluid transfer device and a conduit placing an outlet of the at least one fluid module in fluid communication with the inlet. In some arrangements, the fluid module selectively delivers fluids to the interior chamber through the conduit and the inlet.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 14, 2011Publication date: October 27, 2011Applicant: AMERIGON INCORPORATEDInventors: Michael Brykalski, David Marquette, John Terech, Robert Vidojevski
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Publication number: 20110115635Abstract: A climate-conditioned bed includes an upper portion having at least a first climate zone and at least one fluid module associated with such a first climate zone. The fluid module comprises a fluid transfer device for selectively moving a fluid and a thermoelectric device for selectively heating or cooling a fluid. The bed additionally includes one or more control modules configured to regulate the operation of the fluid module, at least one input device configured to allow an occupant to select a setting or mode associated with the first climate zone and at least a first temperature sensor configured to detect a temperature associated with the first climate zone of the thermally-conditioned bed. In some embodiments, the fluid module is operatively connected to the control module.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 6, 2010Publication date: May 19, 2011Inventors: Dusko Petrovski, Barry Steele, Michael Brykalski, John Terech, David Marquette
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Publication number: 20110107514Abstract: According to certain arrangements, a conditioner mat for use with a bed assembly includes an upper layer comprising a plurality of openings, a lower layer being substantially fluid impermeable, at least one interior chamber defined by the upper layer and the lower layer and a spacer material positioned within the interior chamber. In one embodiment, the spacer material is configured to maintain a shape of the interior chamber and to help with the passage of fluids within a portion of interior chamber. The conditioner mat additionally includes an inlet in fluid communication with the interior chamber, at least one fluid module comprising a fluid transfer device and a conduit placing an outlet of the at least one fluid module in fluid communication with the inlet. In some arrangements, the fluid module selectively delivers fluids to the interior chamber through the conduit and the inlet.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 13, 2010Publication date: May 12, 2011Applicant: AMERIGON INCORPORATEDInventors: Michael Brykalski, David Marquette, John Terech, Robert Vidojevski