Patents by Inventor Michael J. Froehlich

Michael J. Froehlich 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).

  • Patent number: 11085403
    Abstract: A thermal abatement system comprises an axial inlet, radial outlet supercharger. A main case comprises at least two rotor bores, an inlet plane and an outlet plane. The inlet plane is perpendicular to the outlet plane. An inlet wall comprises an inner surface. Two rotor mounting recesses are in the inner surface, and the inlet wall is parallel to the inlet plane. An outlet is in the outlet plane. An inlet is in the inlet plane. At least two rotors are configured to move air from the inlet to the outlet. The main case comprises at least two backflow ports. An intercooler is connected to receive air expelled from the supercharger, to cool the received air, and to expel the cooled air to the at least two back flow ports.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 28, 2017
    Date of Patent: August 10, 2021
    Assignee: Eaton Intelligent Power Limited
    Inventors: Kartikeya K Mahalatkar, Matthew G. Swartzlander, Sheetalkumar Patil, Michael J Froehlich, Gopal Kishanrao Kulkarni
  • Patent number: 10480534
    Abstract: A supercharger outlet resonator comprises a housing, a first surface comprising a first opening and a housing axis bisecting the first opening, and a second surface comprising a second opening, the second surface located parallel to the first surface. A channel is perpendicular to the housing axis and connects the first opening to the second opening. The channel comprises at least one sidewall. An envelope is fluidly separated from the channel by the at least one sidewall, the envelope at least partially surrounds the channel, and the envelope extends from the first surface to the second surface. The envelope comprises a third opening and at least one second sidewall. A noise-reducing material located on the housing.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 19, 2015
    Date of Patent: November 19, 2019
    Assignee: Eaton Intelligent Power Limited
    Inventors: Kartikeya K. Mahalatkar, Girish Sudhir Kulkarni, Sunil Kumar Kunche, Andrew Scott Meyers, Michael J. Froehlich, Matthew Gareld Swartzlander
  • Patent number: 9995496
    Abstract: An air supply system and a method for controlling operation of an air supply system for supplying a conditioned air flow at a setpoint air temperature to a climate controlled space.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 29, 2009
    Date of Patent: June 12, 2018
    Assignee: CARRIER CORPORATION
    Inventors: Richard G. Lord, Guy A. DeLuca, Michael J. Froehlich
  • Publication number: 20170204881
    Abstract: A supercharger outlet resonator comprises a housing, a first surface comprising a first opening and a housing axis bisecting the first opening, and a second surface comprising a second opening, the second surface located parallel to the first surface. A channel is perpendicular to the housing axis and connects the first opening to the second opening. The channel comprises at least one sidewall. An envelope is fluidly separated from the channel by the at least one sidewall, the envelope at least partially surrounds the channel, and the envelope extends from the first surface to the second surface. The envelope comprises a third opening and at least one second sidewall. A noise-reducing material located on the housing.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 19, 2015
    Publication date: July 20, 2017
    Inventors: Kartikeya K. Mahalatkar, Girish Sudhir Kulkarni, Sunil Kumar Kunche, Andrew Scott Meyers, Michael J. Froehlich, Matthew Gareld Swartzlander
  • Patent number: 9683521
    Abstract: A thermal abatement system comprises an axial inlet, radial outlet supercharger. A main case comprises at least two rotor bores, an inlet plane and an outlet plane. The inlet plane is perpendicular to the outlet plane. An inlet wall comprises an inner surface. Two rotor mounting recesses are in the inner surface, and the inlet wall is parallel to the inlet plane. An outlet is in the outlet plane. An inlet is in the inlet plane. At least two rotors are configured to move air from the inlet to the outlet. The main case comprises at least two backflow ports. An intercooler is connected to receive air expelled from the supercharger, to cool the received air, and to expel the cooled air to the at least two back flow ports.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 29, 2015
    Date of Patent: June 20, 2017
    Assignee: Eaton Corporation
    Inventors: Kartikeya K Mahalatkar, Matthew G. Swartzlander, Sheetalkumar Patil, Michael J. Froehlich, Gopal Kishanrao Kulkarni, Michael Ernest Coates
  • Publication number: 20170167362
    Abstract: A thermal abatement system comprises an axial inlet, radial outlet supercharger. A main case comprises at least two rotor bores, an inlet plane and an outlet plane. The inlet plane is perpendicular to the outlet plane. An inlet wall comprises an inner surface. Two rotor mounting recesses are in the inner surface, and the inlet wall is parallel to the inlet plane. An outlet is in the outlet plane. An inlet is in the inlet plane. At least two rotors are configured to move air from the inlet to the outlet. The main case comprises at least two backflow ports. An intercooler is connected to receive air expelled from the supercharger, to cool the received air, and to expel the cooled air to the at least two back flow ports.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 28, 2017
    Publication date: June 15, 2017
    Inventors: Kartikeya K. Mahalatkar, Matthew G. Swartzlander, Sheetalkumar Patil, Michael J. Froehlich, Gopal Kishanrao Kulkarni
  • Publication number: 20160047340
    Abstract: A thermal abatement system comprises an axial inlet, radial outlet supercharger. A main case comprises at least two rotor bores, an inlet plane and an outlet plane. The inlet plane is perpendicular to the outlet plane. An inlet wall comprises an inner surface. Two rotor mounting recesses are in the inner surface, and the inlet wall is parallel to the inlet plane. An outlet is in the outlet plane. An inlet is in the inlet plane. At least two rotors are configured to move air from the inlet to the outlet. The main case comprises at least two backflow ports. An intercooler is connected to receive air expelled from the supercharger, to cool the received air, and to expel the cooled air to the at least two back flow ports.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 29, 2015
    Publication date: February 18, 2016
    Applicant: EATON CORPORATION
    Inventors: Kartikeya K. Mahalatkar, Matthew G. Swartzlander, Sheetalkumar Patil, Michael J. Froehlich, Gopal Kishanrao Kulkarni, Michael Ernest Coates
  • Publication number: 20110173999
    Abstract: An air supply system and a method for controlling operation of an air supply system for supplying a conditioned air flow at a setpoint air temperature to a climate controlled space are disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 29, 2009
    Publication date: July 21, 2011
    Applicant: CARRIER COPRORATION
    Inventors: Richard G. Lord, Guy A. Deluca, Michael J. Froehlich
  • Publication number: 20090133856
    Abstract: Air is heated by a gas or electric heat exchanger or cooled in an evaporator coil. The air is discharged through a discharge opening to heat or cool an area. Two fans draw an exterior air stream over the gas or electric heat exchanger or the evaporator coil. A first fan has a diameter greater than a diameter of a second fan. When in a side discharge configuration, the second fan is located between the first fan and the side discharge opening. The first fan has a larger diameter to produce a stronger airflow to overcome the airflow produced by the second fan, better distributing the airflow from the first fan. The airflow generated by the second fan is directed to the discharge opening relatively unimpeded.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 16, 2005
    Publication date: May 28, 2009
    Inventors: Brian D. Videto, Michael J. Froehlich
  • Patent number: 6263849
    Abstract: A hollow poppet valve (31) is disclosed, in which a stem portion (13) includes a flared fillet portion (17), having a wall thickness (T), and a downwardly-extending cylindrical portion (33;51), having a cylindrical external surface (35). In the main embodiment, the valve includes a cap member (15) defining a seat face (25), and a cylindrical internal surface (39), the internal and external surfaces (39,35) being closely spaced apart, defining an interface having an axial length (L), and being consumed by a weld (43). Preferably, the length (L) of the weld (43) is equal to at least 1.1 times the thickness (T). The fillet portion (17) defines an internal fillet radius (R1), greater than 0.3 times the thickness (T), and near the radius (R1) is a transition region (TR). The present invention improves fatigue strength of the poppet valve by separating the transition region (TR) from the weld (43) so that there is overlap for no more than a minor portion of the weld.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 20, 1999
    Date of Patent: July 24, 2001
    Assignee: Eaton Corporation
    Inventors: David L. Bonesteel, Leslie L. Ecklund, Michael J. Froehlich, Michael L. Killian, Philip M. Kline
  • Patent number: 5879031
    Abstract: A sound baffle retention clip for use in a combustion driven heating apparatus. The clip allows for positive retention of a sound baffle within the heat tube of a combustion driven heating apparatus without adversely affecting system operating performance. Further the clip allows for easy and efficient installation of the sound baffle without compromising the integrity of the heat tube.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 23, 1997
    Date of Patent: March 9, 1999
    Assignee: Carrier Corporation
    Inventors: Martin D. Bryant, Michael J. Froehlich, John W. Fitzpatrick, Jr.