Patents by Inventor Norman A. Street
Norman A. Street 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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Publication number: 20240078513Abstract: A system for a retail environment supporting product available to a consumer. The system includes one or more applications including a portal in electronic communication with a consumer device via a network and accessible by a consumer to input consumer preferences specific the consumer into the one or more applications. The consumer preferences include identification information and purchase preferences associated with products in the retail environment. A wireless connection is positioned in or adjacent the retail environment to automatically detect presence of a consumer device at the retail environment. The one or more applications communicates with the consumer regarding information about a first product preference in response to the consumer device being identified in the retail environment, and automatically identifies a product in the retail environment unique to the consumer and directly related to the first product preference, and ii) a location of the product in the retail environment.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 10, 2023Publication date: March 7, 2024Inventors: Michael Seals, Ramakrishna Krishnaswamy, Norman Street, Daniel Schnur
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Patent number: 11823122Abstract: An equipment monitoring system for a merchandiser. The system includes a control system that defines a data acquisition node, a server that is in remote communication with the control system via a network providing a communication bridge between the data acquisition node and the server, and that includes a database and one or more applications having executable processing instructions, and equipment monitoring sensors that are coupled to one or more components of the merchandiser to obtain status data regarding the status of the one or more components. The equipment monitoring sensors are in communication with the data acquisition node to communicate the status data to the server. The application(s) execute processing instructions that conduct program analysis for the one or more components using the status data based on information associated with the merchandiser to determine a predictive component failure associated with the one or more components.Type: GrantFiled: November 24, 2020Date of Patent: November 21, 2023Assignee: Hussmann CorporationInventors: Michael Seals, Ramakrishna Krishnaswamy, Norman Street, Daniel Schnur
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Patent number: 11783286Abstract: An equipment monitoring system for a merchandiser. The system includes a control system that defines a data acquisition node, a server that is in remote communication with the control system via a network providing a communication bridge between the data acquisition node and the server, and that includes a database and one or more applications having executable processing instructions, and equipment monitoring sensors that are coupled to one or more components of the merchandiser to obtain status data regarding the status of the one or more components. The equipment monitoring sensors are in communication with the data acquisition node to communicate the status data to the server. The application(s) execute processing instructions that conduct program analysis for the one or more components using the status data based on information associated with the merchandiser to determine a predictive component failure associated with the one or more components.Type: GrantFiled: November 24, 2020Date of Patent: October 10, 2023Assignee: Hussmann CorporationInventors: Michael Seals, Ramakrishna Krishnaswamy, Norman Street, Daniel Schnur
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Publication number: 20210081885Abstract: An equipment monitoring system for a merchandiser. The system includes a control system that defines a data acquisition node, a server that is in remote communication with the control system via a network providing a communication bridge between the data acquisition node and the server, and that includes a database and one or more applications having executable processing instructions, and equipment monitoring sensors that are coupled to one or more components of the merchandiser to obtain status data regarding the status of the one or more components. The equipment monitoring sensors are in communication with the data acquisition node to communicate the status data to the server. The application(s) execute processing instructions that conduct program analysis for the one or more components using the status data based on information associated with the merchandiser to determine a predictive component failure associated with the one or more components.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 24, 2020Publication date: March 18, 2021Inventors: Michael Seals, Ramakrishna Krishnaswamy, Norman Street, Daniel Schnur
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Patent number: 10846653Abstract: A system to determine operation and maintenance monitoring, equipment optimization and life cycle management, inventory and supply chain management, and shopper engagement includes a product display having a control system in communication with an inventory sensor and an equipment monitoring sensor, and a server in remote communication with the control system, the server containing a database and at least one application. The control system receives data from the inventory sensor and the equipment monitoring sensor, and communicates the data to the server for storage in the database, and the at least one application accesses and analyzes the data stored in the database.Type: GrantFiled: June 8, 2016Date of Patent: November 24, 2020Assignee: Hussmann CorporationInventors: Michael Seals, Ramakrishna Krishnaswamy, Norman Street, Daniel Schnur
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Publication number: 20180365630Abstract: A system to determine operation and maintenance monitoring, equipment optimization and life cycle management, inventory and supply chain management, and shopper engagement includes a product display having a control system in communication with an inventory sensor and an equipment monitoring sensor, and a server in remote communication with the control system, the server containing a database and at least one application. The control system receives data from the inventory sensor and the equipment monitoring sensor, and communicates the data to the server for storage in the database, and the at least one application accesses and analyzes the data stored in the database.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 8, 2016Publication date: December 20, 2018Inventors: Michael Seals, Ramakrishna Krishnaswamy, Norman Street, Daniel Schnur
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Publication number: 20070186569Abstract: A refrigeration system including a compressor, condenser, valve, and refrigeration branch, all of which is in fluid communication. The refrigeration branch includes an evaporator coil. The refrigeration system further includes a case adapted to be cooled by the evaporator coil, and a system controller operable to control one or more aspects of the refrigeration system, and a subsystem controller in communication with the system controller. The subsystem controller is operable to control a subsystem having one of the compressor, condenser, valve, refrigeration branch, and case. The method of operating the refrigeration system includes at the subsystem controller, monitoring a parameter of the subsystem, comparing the monitored parameter with a parameter limit, generating an alarm when the parameter is not within the parameter limit, and communicating the alarm to the system controller.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 25, 2007Publication date: August 16, 2007Applicant: HUSSMANN CORPORATIONInventors: Norman Street, Ted Sunderland
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Publication number: 20060201175Abstract: A modular commercial refrigeration unit constructed and arranged for placement in strategic proximity to a plurality of associated product cooling zones within a shopping area includes a refrigeration rack proximate to a shopping area and configured to accommodate maximum refrigeration loads of the associated product cooling zones. The refrigeration rack has an optimum footprint. The refrigeration rack is constructed to support components of a closed refrigeration circuit including associated high side and low side refrigerant delivery and suction means extending from the rack and being operatively connected to a plurality of evaporators for cooling the associated product cooling zones. The modular refrigeration unit also includes a linear compressor and a cooling source remote from the refrigeration unit that provides a cooling relationship with a condenser for providing optimum condensing and efficiency of the evaporators in cooling the associated product cooling zones.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 10, 2005Publication date: September 14, 2006Applicant: Hussmann CorporationInventors: Doron Shapiro, Norman Street
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Publication number: 20060130517Abstract: The present invention provides a unit cooler adapted for use in a refrigerated environment. The unit cooler includes a housing adapted to be positioned within the refrigerated environment and at least one microchannel evaporator coil supported by the housing. The at least one microchannel evaporator coil includes an inlet manifold and an outlet manifold. The inlet manifold has an inlet port for receiving refrigerant, and the outlet manifold has an outlet port for discharging the refrigerant.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 22, 2004Publication date: June 22, 2006Applicant: Hussmann CorporationInventors: Justin Merkys, Doug McAlpine, Norman Street, Phil Zerbe
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Publication number: 20060117773Abstract: A refrigeration system including an evaporator, a suction header in fluid communication with the evaporator, a compressor in fluid communication with the suction header, and a condenser in fluid communication with the compressor and the evaporator. The refrigeration system further including a controller operable to control the compressor and a sensor coupled to the compressor. The sensor is operable to acquire a parameter for the compressor. The method of operating the refrigeration system includes acquiring a value for the parameter with the sensor, and determining if the sensor is faulty.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 23, 2006Publication date: June 8, 2006Applicant: Hussmann CorporationInventors: Norman Street, Ted Sunderland
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Publication number: 20050262856Abstract: A refrigeration system including a compressor, condenser, valve, and refrigeration branch, all of which is in fluid communication. The refrigeration branch includes an evaporator coil. The refrigeration system further includes a case adapted to be cooled by the evaporator coil, and a system controller operable to control one or more aspects of the refrigeration system, and a subsystem controller in communication with the system controller. The subsystem controller is operable to control a subsystem having one of the compressor, condenser, valve, refrigeration branch, and case. The method of operating the refrigeration system includes at the subsystem controller, monitoring a parameter of the subsystem, comparing the monitored parameter with a parameter limit, generating an alarm when the parameter is not within the parameter limit, and communicating the alarm to the system controller.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 26, 2005Publication date: December 1, 2005Applicant: Hussmann CorporationInventors: Norman Street, Ted Sunderland
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Publication number: 20050252220Abstract: A refrigeration system including a compressor, condenser, valve, and refrigeration branch, all of which is in fluid communication. The refrigeration branch includes an evaporator coil. The refrigeration system further includes a case adapted to be cooled by the evaporator coil, and a system controller operable to control one or more aspects of the refrigeration system, and a subsystem controller in communication with the system controller. The subsystem controller is operable to control a subsystem having one of the compressor, condenser, valve, refrigeration branch, and case. The method of operating the refrigeration system includes at the subsystem controller, monitoring a parameter of the subsystem, comparing the monitored parameter with a parameter limit, generating an alarm when the parameter is not within the parameter limit, and communicating the alarm to the system controller.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 20, 2005Publication date: November 17, 2005Applicant: Hussmann CorporationInventors: Norman Street, Ted Sunderland
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Publication number: 20050161202Abstract: A condenser assembly adapted to condense an evaporated refrigerant for use in a retail store refrigeration system. The condenser assembly includes at least one microchannel condenser coil including an inlet manifold and an outlet manifold. The inlet manifold includes an inlet port for receiving the refrigerant, and the outlet manifold includes an outlet port for discharging the refrigerant. The condenser assembly also includes a frame supporting the at least one microchannel condenser coil.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 22, 2004Publication date: July 28, 2005Applicant: Hussmann CorporationInventors: Justin Merkys, Doug McAlpine, Susan Seaman, Norman Street
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Patent number: 5364990Abstract: A preparation of perfluoroolefins from fluoroform is described in which the fluoroform is pyrolyzed in a flame submerged in water in which the water acts as the walls of a reaction vessel.Type: GrantFiled: January 13, 1994Date of Patent: November 15, 1994Assignee: W. L. Gore & Associates, Inc.Inventors: Jack Hegenbarth, Norman A. Street
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Patent number: 5334174Abstract: A vacuum powered personal waste garment apparatus comprising a waterproof and breathable garment having thigh bands and a waistband that are snug when worn on a patient.A first hose attached to a warm water supply on one end and the garment through a cuff at the other end to provide a fresh supply of water to the garment.A second hose attached to a wet-dry vacuum cleaner on one end and the garment through a cuff at the other end wherein the vacuum cleaner creates a vacuum within the garment so that any liquid or solid waste within the garment flows into the second hose to the vacuum cleaner.Type: GrantFiled: January 25, 1993Date of Patent: August 2, 1994Assignee: W. L. Gore & Associates, Inc.Inventor: Norman A. Street
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Patent number: 4932078Abstract: The invention comprises a unitized system of garments that prevents particulate matter from passing from the body of the person wearing the garments into the surrounding atmosphere or vice versa. Water vapor or other gases such as air are free to pass through the garment fabric which is a laminate of expanded, porous and gas permeable polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE) bonded to a porous and gas permeable backing material. Particulate matter is blocked by the very fine pores of the garment. The person is totally enclosed in the garments preferably presenting virtually a 100% external surface of nonlinting PTFE, and passage of water vapor or water vapor and air through the laminate is sufficient to allow breathability. In order to make practical putting the garment on and taking it off, and to eliminate gaps in the garment, separate pieces are required and particulate-proof barriers are required where the separate sections are joined.Type: GrantFiled: September 12, 1985Date of Patent: June 12, 1990Assignee: W. L. Gore & Associates, Inc.Inventors: Robert S. Jones, Deborah E. Henderson, Norman A. Street
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Patent number: 4510931Abstract: A breathable, laminated, sanitary barrier is provided for use during cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR). The laminate comprises a sheet of expanded, porous polytetrafluoroethylene bonded to a substrate material. When placed over a patient's nose and mouth, the barrier enables the CPR practitioner to perform his/her mouth-to-mouth rescue attempt with substantially no reduction in air flow and eliminates direct mouth-to-mouth contact while substantially preventing the transfer of aerosols, bacteria, particles and viruses from practitioner to the patient or mannequin, or vice versa.Type: GrantFiled: October 26, 1983Date of Patent: April 16, 1985Assignee: W. L. Gore & Associates, Inc.Inventors: Deborah Henderson, Norman Street