Patents by Inventor Nicolas Restrepo

Nicolas Restrepo 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: 10577984
    Abstract: The system according to the invention comprises a heat source and a cooling device for discharging heat from the heat source, the cooling device comprising: a heat exchanger/radiator for transferring heat to a surrounding medium, in particular wherein the radiator is an air cooler and the surrounding medium is air; and a thermodynamic cycle device, in particular an ORC device, comprising a working medium, an evaporator for evaporating the working medium by transferring heat from the heat source to the working medium, an expansion device for generating mechanical energy, and a condenser for condensing the working medium expanded in the expansion device; wherein the cooling device further comprises a condenser coolant circuit for discharging heat out of the condenser of the thermodynamic cycle device via the heat exchanger/radiator. The method according to the invention is suitable for discharging heat from a heat source with a cooling device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 6, 2016
    Date of Patent: March 3, 2020
    Assignee: ORCAN ENERGY AG
    Inventors: Richard Aumann, Nicolas Restrepo, Andreas Schuster, Andreas Sichert
  • Patent number: 10378392
    Abstract: The invention relates to a device for operating a thermodynamic cycle, in particular an ORC process, comprising: a feed pump for conveying liquid working medium to an evaporator by increasing the pressure; the evaporator for evaporating and optionally additionally superheating the working medium by supplying heat; an expansion machine for producing mechanical energy by expanding the evaporated working medium; and at least two condensers connected in parallel between the expansion machine and the feed pump for condensing and optionally subcooling the expanded working medium. The invention further relates to a corresponding method for operating a thermodynamic cycle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 23, 2015
    Date of Patent: August 13, 2019
    Assignee: ORCAN ENERGY AG
    Inventors: Richard Aumann, Daniela Walter, Roy Langer, Jens-Patrick Springer, Nicolas Restrepo
  • Publication number: 20180313234
    Abstract: The system according to the invention comprises a heat source and a cooling device for discharging heat from the heat source, the cooling device comprising: a heat exchanger/radiator for transferring heat to a surrounding medium, in particular wherein the radiator is an air cooler and the surrounding medium is air; and a thermodynamic cycle device, in particular an ORC device, comprising a working medium, an evaporator for evaporating the working medium by transferring heat from the heat source to the working medium, an expansion device for generating mechanical energy, and a condenser for condensing the working medium expanded in the expansion device; wherein the cooling device further comprises a condenser coolant circuit for discharging heat out of the condenser of the thermodynamic cycle device via the heat exchanger/radiator. The method according to the invention is suitable for discharging heat from a heat source with a cooling device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 6, 2016
    Publication date: November 1, 2018
    Applicant: ORCAN ENERGY AG
    Inventors: Richard Aumann, Nicolas Restrepo, Andreas Schuster, Andreas Sichert
  • Publication number: 20170328242
    Abstract: The invention relates to a device for operating a thermodynamic cycle, in particular an ORC process, comprising: a feed pump for conveying liquid working medium to an evaporator by increasing the pressure; the evaporator for evaporating and optionally additionally superheating the working medium by supplying heat; an expansion machine for producing mechanical energy by expanding the evaporated working medium; and at least two condensers connected in parallel between the expansion machine and the feed pump for condensing and optionally subcooling the expanded working medium. The invention further relates to a corresponding method for operating a thermodynamic cycle.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 23, 2015
    Publication date: November 16, 2017
    Inventors: Richard Aumann, Daniela Walter, Roy Langer, Jens-Patrick Springer, Nicolas Restrepo
  • Publication number: 20070027050
    Abstract: A mild, aqueous, liquid crystalline structured cleansing and moisturizing composition with low levels of surfactants that include monoalkyl sulfosuccinate surfactant(s) and high levels of hydrophillic emollients is provided that provides a low in-use slip, tight skin feel, and a fast, clean-feel rinse in the absence of substantial levels of soap. Substantial amounts of persistent and fine quality lather are produced with the inventive composition even in the presence of high levels of emollients.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 27, 2005
    Publication date: February 1, 2007
    Inventors: Brian Crotty, Jochen Weiss, Suzanne Gencarelli, Shauna Lagatol, Nicolas Restrepo, Virgilio Villa, Craig Slavtcheff