Patents by Inventor Philip L Bushong

Philip L Bushong 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).

  • Pressure control device
    Patent number: 10823444
    Abstract: A pressure control device for controlling a compressor includes a pressure sensor configured to measure pressure of a pressure line and a processing circuit. The processing circuit is configured to receive the measured pressure of the pressure line from the pressure sensor and control the compressor based on a set-point and the measured pressure. The pressure control device includes a mechanical switch sensitive to the pressure of the pressure line and configured to move between an open position and a closed position responsive to the pressure of the pressure line. Movement of the mechanical switch into one of the open position or the closed position causes the compressor to turn off and overrides the control of the compressor by the processing circuit.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 15, 2018
    Date of Patent: November 3, 2020
    Assignee: Johnson Controls Technology Company
    Inventors: Hendrikus C. Van Eldik, Nathan B. Emlen, John P. Patterson, Philip L. Bushong, Troy L. Wert, Roy M. Rader, Theodore J. Houck, III
  • Refrigeration control unit with three-axis hinge assembly
    Patent number: 10760312
    Abstract: A hinge assembly is provided. The hinge assembly includes a first hinge component and a second hinge component. The first hinge component includes a leaf portion terminating in a first knuckle and a second knuckle. The first knuckle includes a protrusion and the second knuckle includes a recess. The second hinge component is rotatably coupled to the first hinge component and is structurally identical to the first hinge component. The protrusion of the first hinge component is configured to fit within the recess of the second hinge component, and the protrusion of the second hinge component is configured to fit within the recess of the first hinge component.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 6, 2017
    Date of Patent: September 1, 2020
    Assignee: Johnson Controls Technology Company
    Inventors: Tim Butler, Victor E. Dodge, Aaron Jerabek, Kirk Henderson, Tai P. Luc, Dave P. DeBoer, Philip L. Bushong, Troy Wert, Debra L. Weich
  • PRESSURE CONTROL DEVICE
    Publication number: 20180283724
    Abstract: A pressure control device for controlling a compressor includes a pressure sensor configured to measure pressure of a pressure line and a processing circuit. The processing circuit is configured to receive the measured pressure of the pressure line from the pressure sensor and control the compressor based on a set-point and the measured pressure. The pressure control device includes a mechanical switch sensitive to the pressure of the pressure line and configured to move between an open position and a closed position responsive to the pressure of the pressure line. Movement of the mechanical switch into one of the open position or the closed position causes the compressor to turn off and overrides the control of the compressor by the processing circuit.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 15, 2018
    Publication date: October 4, 2018
    Applicant: Johnson Controls Technology Company
    Inventors: Hendrikus C. Van Eldik, Nathan B. Emlen, John P. Patterson, Philip L. Bushong, Troy L. Wert, Roy M. Rader, Theodore J. Houck, III
  • REFRIGERATION CONTROL UNIT WITH THREE-AXIS HINGE ASSEMBLY
    Publication number: 20180216380
    Abstract: A hinge assembly is provided. The hinge assembly includes a first hinge component and a second hinge component. The first hinge component includes a leaf portion terminating in a first knuckle and a second knuckle. The first knuckle includes a protrusion and the second knuckle includes a recess. The second hinge component is rotatably coupled to the first hinge component and is structurally identical to the first hinge component. The protrusion of the first hinge component is configured to fit within the recess of the second hinge component, and the protrusion of the second hinge component is configured to fit within the recess of the first hinge component.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 6, 2017
    Publication date: August 2, 2018
    Inventors: Tim Butler, Victor E. Dodge, Aaron Jerabek, Kirk Henderson, Tai P. Luc, Dave P. DeBoer, Philip L. Bushong, Troy Wert, Debra L. Weich
  • DEVICES FOR RECEIVING AND USING ENERGY FROM A BUILDING ENVIRONMENT
    Publication number: 20100187832
    Abstract: A device for use in a building automation system includes a first circuit configured to receive non-electrical energy from an environment in which the device is placed and convert the non-electrical energy to electrical energy. The electrical energy is used to power the first circuit. The first circuit configured to sense a parameter based on the non-electrical energy. A communications interface configured to be powered by the electrical energy and configured to communicate the sensed parameter to the building automation system.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 28, 2008
    Publication date: July 29, 2010
    Inventors: Scott T. Holland, Thomas J. Menden, Matthew J. Asmus, Kirk H. Drees, John I. Ruiz, Timothy J. Gamroth, Thomas M. Seneczko, Philip L Bushong, Paul D. Brunette