Patents by Inventor Peter J. Ferretti

Peter J. Ferretti 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).

  • Publication number: 20240310099
    Abstract: A refrigeration system includes a first compressor system, a second compressor system, a first conduit, a heat exchanger, a second conduit, and a third conduit. The first compressor system includes a plurality of first compressors. The second compressor system includes a plurality of second compressors. The first conduit is configured to provide refrigerant from the first compressor system to the second compressor system. The second conduit is fluidly coupled to the first conduit and configured to provide the refrigerant from the first compressor system to the heat exchanger. The third conduit is configured to provide the refrigerant from the second compressor system to the heat exchanger.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 22, 2024
    Publication date: September 19, 2024
    Inventors: Peter J. Ferretti, Victor N. Votary, Jeffrey Newel
  • Patent number: 12018873
    Abstract: A refrigeration system includes a first compressor system, a second compressor system, a first conduit, a heat exchanger, a second conduit, and a third conduit. The first compressor system includes a plurality of first compressors. The second compressor system includes a plurality of second compressors. The first conduit is configured to provide refrigerant from the first compressor system to the second compressor system. The second conduit is fluidly coupled to the first conduit and configured to provide the refrigerant from the first compressor system to the heat exchanger. The third conduit is configured to provide the refrigerant from the second compressor system to the heat exchanger.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 21, 2022
    Date of Patent: June 25, 2024
    Assignee: Hill Phoenix, Inc.
    Inventors: Peter J. Ferretti, Victor N. Votary, Jeffrey Newel
  • Patent number: 11874040
    Abstract: A refrigeration system includes a first compressor system, a second compressor system, a first conduit, a heat exchanger, a second conduit, and a third conduit. The first compressor system includes a plurality of first compressors. The second compressor system includes a plurality of second compressors. The first conduit is configured to provide refrigerant from the first compressor system to the second compressor system. The second conduit is fluidly coupled to the first conduit and configured to provide the refrigerant from the first compressor system to the heat exchanger. The third conduit is configured to provide the refrigerant from the second compressor system to the heat exchanger.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 24, 2022
    Date of Patent: January 16, 2024
    Assignee: Hill Phoenix, Inc.
    Inventors: Peter J. Ferretti, Victor N. Votary, Jeffrey Newel
  • Publication number: 20220205696
    Abstract: A refrigeration system includes a first compressor system, a second compressor system, a first conduit, a heat exchanger, a second conduit, and a third conduit. The first compressor system includes a plurality of first compressors. The second compressor system includes a plurality of second compressors. The first conduit is configured to provide refrigerant from the first compressor system to the second compressor system. The second conduit is fluidly coupled to the first conduit and configured to provide the refrigerant from the first compressor system to the heat exchanger. The third conduit is configured to provide the refrigerant from the second compressor system to the heat exchanger.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 21, 2022
    Publication date: June 30, 2022
    Inventors: Peter J. Ferretti, Victor N. Votary, Jeffrey Newel
  • Publication number: 20220146168
    Abstract: A refrigeration system includes a first compressor system, a second compressor system, a first conduit, a heat exchanger, a second conduit, and a third conduit. The first compressor system includes a plurality of first compressors. The second compressor system includes a plurality of second compressors. The first conduit is configured to provide refrigerant from the first compressor system to the second compressor system. The second conduit is fluidly coupled to the first conduit and configured to provide the refrigerant from the first compressor system to the heat exchanger. The third conduit is configured to provide the refrigerant from the second compressor system to the heat exchanger.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 24, 2022
    Publication date: May 12, 2022
    Inventors: Peter J. Ferretti, Victor N. Votary, Jeffrey Newel
  • Patent number: 11280531
    Abstract: A refrigeration system includes a first compressor system, a second compressor system, a first conduit, a heat exchanger, a second conduit, and a third conduit. The first compressor system includes a plurality of first compressors. The second compressor system includes a plurality of second compressors. The first conduit is configured to provide refrigerant from the first compressor system to the second compressor system. The second conduit is fluidly coupled to the first conduit and configured to provide the refrigerant from the first compressor system to the heat exchanger. The third conduit is configured to provide the refrigerant from the second compressor system to the heat exchanger.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 15, 2019
    Date of Patent: March 22, 2022
    Assignee: Hill Phoenix, Inc.
    Inventors: Peter J. Ferretti, Victor N. Votary, Jeffrey Newel
  • Patent number: 11022356
    Abstract: A system for starting a refrigeration system includes a liquid line regulating valve, a liquid line charging valve, a suction line expansion valve, a suction line charging valve, and a controller. The controller is configured to override normal operation of the refrigeration system and transmit a demand signal to enable partial system operation. The controller is configured to operate the liquid line regulating valve and the liquid line charging valve to charge a receiver tank, gradually increase the demand signal to a predetermined level of partial system operation, and release the liquid line charging valve to normal operation. The controller is configured to operate the suction line expansion valve and the suction line charging valve to charge a suction line, gradually increase the demand signal to full system operation, and release the liquid line regulating valve, the suction line expansion valve, and the suction line charging valve to normal operation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 7, 2019
    Date of Patent: June 1, 2021
    Assignee: Hill Phoenix, Inc.
    Inventors: Matthew W. Walden, Thomas W. Bradshaw, Peter J. Ferretti, Niel M. Hayes, Senthilkumar Kandappa Goundar Shanmugam
  • Publication number: 20200064037
    Abstract: A refrigeration system includes a first compressor system, a second compressor system, a first conduit, a heat exchanger, a second conduit, and a third conduit. The first compressor system includes a plurality of first compressors. The second compressor system includes a plurality of second compressors. The first conduit is configured to provide refrigerant from the first compressor system to the second compressor system. The second conduit is fluidly coupled to the first conduit and configured to provide the refrigerant from the first compressor system to the heat exchanger. The third conduit is configured to provide the refrigerant from the second compressor system to the heat exchanger.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 15, 2019
    Publication date: February 27, 2020
    Applicant: Hill Phoenix, Inc.
    Inventors: Peter J. Ferretti, Victor N. Votary, Jeffrey Newel
  • Publication number: 20190212043
    Abstract: A system for starting a refrigeration system includes a liquid line regulating valve, a liquid line charging valve, a suction line expansion valve, a suction line charging valve, and a controller. The controller is configured to override normal operation of the refrigeration system and transmit a demand signal to enable partial system operation. The controller is configured to operate the liquid line regulating valve and the liquid line charging valve to charge a receiver tank, gradually increase the demand signal to a predetermined level of partial system operation, and release the liquid line charging valve to normal operation. The controller is configured to operate the suction line expansion valve and the suction line charging valve to charge a suction line, gradually increase the demand signal to full system operation, and release the liquid line regulating valve, the suction line expansion valve, and the suction line charging valve to normal operation.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 7, 2019
    Publication date: July 11, 2019
    Applicant: Hill Phoenix, Inc.
    Inventors: Matthew W. Walden, Thomas W. Bradshaw, Peter J. Ferretti, Niel M. Hayes, Senthilkumar Kandappa Goundar Shanmugam
  • Patent number: 10260787
    Abstract: A system for starting a refrigeration system includes a liquid line regulating valve, a liquid line charging valve, a suction line expansion valve, a suction line charging valve, and a controller. The controller is configured to override normal operation of the refrigeration system and transmit a demand signal to enable partial system operation. The controller is configured to operate the liquid line regulating valve and the liquid line charging valve to charge a receiver tank, gradually increase the demand signal to a predetermined level of partial system operation, and release the liquid line charging valve to normal operation. The controller is configured to operate the suction line expansion valve and the suction line charging valve to charge a suction line, gradually increase the demand signal to full system operation, and release the liquid line regulating valve, the suction line expansion valve, and the suction line charging valve to normal operation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 5, 2017
    Date of Patent: April 16, 2019
    Assignee: Hill Phoenix, Inc.
    Inventors: Matthew W. Walden, Thomas W. Bradshaw, Peter J. Ferretti, Niel M. Hayes, Senthilkumar Kandappa Goundar Shanmugam
  • Publication number: 20170336113
    Abstract: A system for starting a refrigeration system includes a liquid line regulating valve, a liquid line charging valve, a suction line expansion valve, a suction line charging valve, and a controller. The controller is configured to override normal operation of the refrigeration system and transmit a demand signal to enable partial system operation. The controller is configured to operate the liquid line regulating valve and the liquid line charging valve to charge a receiver tank, gradually increase the demand signal to a predetermined level of partial system operation, and release the liquid line charging valve to normal operation. The controller is configured to operate the suction line expansion valve and the suction line charging valve to charge a suction line, gradually increase the demand signal to full system operation, and release the liquid line regulating valve, the suction line expansion valve, and the suction line charging valve to normal operation.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 5, 2017
    Publication date: November 23, 2017
    Applicant: Hill Phoenix, Inc.
    Inventors: Matthew W. Walden, Thomas W. Bradshaw, Peter J. Ferretti, Niel M. Hayes, Senthilkumar Kandappa Goundar Shanmugam
  • Patent number: 8973379
    Abstract: A controller for a modular compact chiller unit configured for integration into a refrigeration system utilizing a plurality of modular compact chiller units is shown and described. The controller includes a processing circuit configured to provide startup control, operational control, and shutdown control for the modular compact chiller unit.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 23, 2009
    Date of Patent: March 10, 2015
    Assignee: Hill Phoenix, Inc.
    Inventors: John D. Bittner, Vincent R. Rose, Peter J. Ferretti
  • Publication number: 20100023171
    Abstract: A controller for a modular compact chiller unit configured for integration into a refrigeration system utilizing a plurality of modular compact chiller units is shown and described. The controller includes a processing circuit configured to provide startup control, operational control, and shutdown control for the modular compact chiller unit.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 23, 2009
    Publication date: January 28, 2010
    Inventors: John D. Bittner, Vincent R. Rose, Peter J. Ferretti Pe