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).
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Patent number: 11085403Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: February 28, 2017Date of Patent: August 10, 2021Assignee: Eaton Intelligent Power LimitedInventors: Kartikeya K Mahalatkar, Matthew G. Swartzlander, Sheetalkumar Patil, Michael J Froehlich, Gopal Kishanrao Kulkarni
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Patent number: 10480534Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: May 19, 2015Date of Patent: November 19, 2019Assignee: Eaton Intelligent Power LimitedInventors: Kartikeya K. Mahalatkar, Girish Sudhir Kulkarni, Sunil Kumar Kunche, Andrew Scott Meyers, Michael J. Froehlich, Matthew Gareld Swartzlander
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Patent number: 9995496Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: September 29, 2009Date of Patent: June 12, 2018Assignee: CARRIER CORPORATIONInventors: Richard G. Lord, Guy A. DeLuca, Michael J. Froehlich
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Publication number: 20170204881Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: May 19, 2015Publication date: July 20, 2017Inventors: Kartikeya K. Mahalatkar, Girish Sudhir Kulkarni, Sunil Kumar Kunche, Andrew Scott Meyers, Michael J. Froehlich, Matthew Gareld Swartzlander
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Patent number: 9683521Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: April 29, 2015Date of Patent: June 20, 2017Assignee: Eaton CorporationInventors: Kartikeya K Mahalatkar, Matthew G. Swartzlander, Sheetalkumar Patil, Michael J. Froehlich, Gopal Kishanrao Kulkarni, Michael Ernest Coates
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Publication number: 20170167362Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: February 28, 2017Publication date: June 15, 2017Inventors: Kartikeya K. Mahalatkar, Matthew G. Swartzlander, Sheetalkumar Patil, Michael J. Froehlich, Gopal Kishanrao Kulkarni
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Publication number: 20160047340Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: April 29, 2015Publication date: February 18, 2016Applicant: EATON CORPORATIONInventors: Kartikeya K. Mahalatkar, Matthew G. Swartzlander, Sheetalkumar Patil, Michael J. Froehlich, Gopal Kishanrao Kulkarni, Michael Ernest Coates
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Publication number: 20110173999Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: September 29, 2009Publication date: July 21, 2011Applicant: CARRIER COPRORATIONInventors: Richard G. Lord, Guy A. Deluca, Michael J. Froehlich
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Publication number: 20090133856Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: November 16, 2005Publication date: May 28, 2009Inventors: Brian D. Videto, Michael J. Froehlich
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Patent number: 6263849Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: July 20, 1999Date of Patent: July 24, 2001Assignee: Eaton CorporationInventors: David L. Bonesteel, Leslie L. Ecklund, Michael J. Froehlich, Michael L. Killian, Philip M. Kline
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Patent number: 5879031Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: April 23, 1997Date of Patent: March 9, 1999Assignee: Carrier CorporationInventors: Martin D. Bryant, Michael J. Froehlich, John W. Fitzpatrick, Jr.