Patents by Inventor Nicholas E. Nida

Nicholas E. Nida 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).

  • Marine vessels and cooling systems for marine batteries on marine vessels
    Patent number: 8535104
    Abstract: A marine battery provides power to a marine vessel. A cooling system comprises a substantially air-tight housing; at least one battery disposed in the housing; a heat exchanger circulating cooling fluid through the housing; and a fan circulating cooling air along a series of flow paths comprising a first flow path across the heat exchanger and the at least one battery and a second flow path returning to the fan. In one example the cooling fluid comprises seawater.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 27, 2011
    Date of Patent: September 17, 2013
    Assignee: Brunswick Corporation
    Inventor: Nicholas E. Nida
  • Temperature control system for a hybrid vehicle
    Patent number: 7975637
    Abstract: A method and apparatus for controlling the temperature of batteries in a hybrid marine vessel utilize a compartment to store the batteries and various conduits to conduct air to and from that compartment. A heat exchanger can draw air from the compartment and cool the air for use in the cabin of the marine vessel. The air from the cabin can be directed into the compartment to provide a flow of air that carries heat away from the batteries in the compartment and toward the heat exchanger.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 8, 2010
    Date of Patent: July 12, 2011
    Assignee: Brunswick Corporation
    Inventor: Nicholas E. Nida