Patents by Inventor Philip Lewis Lavrich
Philip Lewis Lavrich 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: 20240034119Abstract: A method for optimizing power distribution amongst one or more electrical supply equipment stations at a power distribution site is provided. The method includes obtaining infrastructure data about the power distribution site, obtaining vehicle/transport climate control system data from one or more transport climate control systems and one or more vehicles demanding power from the one or more electrical supply equipment, and obtaining external data from an external source that can impact power demand from the one or more transport climate control systems. Each of the one or more transport climate control systems configured to provide climate control within a climate controlled space. The method also includes generating an optimized power distribution schedule based on the infrastructure data, the vehicle/transport climate control system data and the external data, and distributing power to the one or more transport climate control systems based on the optimized power distribution schedule.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 11, 2023Publication date: February 1, 2024Inventors: Ryan Wayne Schumacher, Matthew Srnec, Philip Lewis Lavrich, Wallace Stephen Hubbard, Matthias Gorski, Eckardt Augenstein
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Patent number: 11794551Abstract: A method for optimizing power distribution amongst one or more electrical supply equipment stations at a power distribution site is provided. The method includes obtaining infrastructure data about the power distribution site, obtaining vehicle/transport climate control system data from one or more transport climate control systems and one or more vehicles demanding power from the one or more electrical supply equipment, and obtaining external data from an external source that can impact power demand from the one or more transport climate control systems. Each of the one or more transport climate control systems configured to provide climate control within a climate controlled space. The method also includes generating an optimized power distribution schedule based on the infrastructure data, the vehicle/transport climate control system data and the external data, and distributing power to the one or more transport climate control systems based on the optimized power distribution schedule.Type: GrantFiled: September 9, 2020Date of Patent: October 24, 2023Assignee: THERMO KING LLCInventors: Ryan Wayne Schumacher, Matthew Srnec, Philip Lewis Lavrich, Wallace Stephen Hubbard, Matthias Gorski, Eckardt Augenstein
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Publication number: 20220090924Abstract: A method for notifying and mitigating a suboptimal event occurring in a transport climate control system that provides climate control to a climate controlled space of a transport unit is provided. The method includes monitoring an amount of power available for powering the transport climate control system, monitoring a power demand from the transport climate control system, and accessing operational data of the transport climate control system and the transport unit. The method also includes a controller determining whether a suboptimal event is detected based on one or more of the monitored amount of power available, the monitored power demand and the accessed operational data. Also, the method includes the controller generating a notification when a suboptimal event is detected, and the controller instructing the generated notification to be displayed on a display.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 31, 2018Publication date: March 24, 2022Inventors: Ryan Wayne SCHUMACHER, Mark D. LEASURE, Casey BRISCOE, Matthew SRNEC, Philip Lewis LAVRICH, Panayu Robert SRICHAI, Wallace Stephen HUBBARD, Grant A. BAUMGARDNER
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Publication number: 20220088997Abstract: Systems and methods are provided for providing predictive energy consumption feedback for powering a transport climate control system. This can include determining whether an energy level of an energy storage source is greater than an expected energy consumption of a transport climate control system during a route, based on route parameters. The route parameters may be obtained via a human-machine interface. When the energy storage source is less than the expected energy consumption, a user is alerted. The systems and methods may further compare the energy level to an expected energy level during transit to determine if the energy level is greater or less than expected and alert the user when the energy level is less than expected.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 31, 2018Publication date: March 24, 2022Inventors: Casey BRISCOE, Grant A. BAUMGARDNER, Wallace Stephen HUBBARD, Mark D. LEASURE, Ryan Wayne SCHUMACHER, Panayu Robert SRICHAI, Matthew SRNEC, Philip Lewis LAVRICH
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Publication number: 20220080803Abstract: Methods and systems for providing feedback for a transport climate control system are disclosed. The transport climate control system provides climate control to a climate controlled space of a transport unit. The method includes determining, by a controller, a first energy level state capable of providing power to the transport climate control system. The method also includes obtaining, by the controller, status data when a predetermined triggering event occurs. The method further includes determining, by the controller, a second energy level state capable of providing power to the transport climate control system after a predetermined time interval. Also the method includes determining energy consumption data based on the first energy level state and the second energy level state. The method further includes combining the status data and the energy consumption data to obtain feedback data. The method also includes displaying, via a display device, the feedback data.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 31, 2018Publication date: March 17, 2022Inventors: Philip Lewis LAVRICH, Casey BRISCOE, Mark D. LEASURE, Ryan Wayne SCHUMACHER, Grant A. BAUMGARDNER, Wallace Stephen HUBBARD, Panayu Robert SRICHAI, Matthew SRNEC
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Publication number: 20220080806Abstract: Systems and methods are provided for providing energy consumption feedback for powering a transport climate control system using external data. This can include determining whether an energy level of an energy storage source is greater than an expected energy consumption of a transport climate control system during a route, based on route parameters and route conditions. The route conditions may be obtained from a source such as a remote server, and include data such as weather data, traffic data, or the like. The systems and methods may further compare current energy levels to an updated predictions of energy consumption during transit to determine if the energy level is sufficient to complete the route and alert the user when the energy level is insufficient to complete the route.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 31, 2018Publication date: March 17, 2022Inventors: Philip Lewis LAVRICH, Mark D. LEASURE, Casey BRISCOE, Grant A. BAUMGARDNER, Ryan Wayne SCHUMACHER, Wallace Stephen HUBBARD, Panayu Robert SRICHAI, Matthew SRNEC
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Patent number: 11214118Abstract: A method of power demand management is provided. The method includes an electrically powered climate control unit (CCU) detecting one or more additional electrically powered CCUs in a vicinity of the electrically powered CCU and the CCU establishing a communication link with the one or more additional electrically powered CCUs. The method includes generating and transmitting a pending power request to demand power from the power source to the CCU. The CCU monitors for one or more additional pending power requests from the one or more additional CCUs and monitors its position within a power request queue for obtaining power from the power source amongst the CCU and the one or more additional CCUs. Also, the method includes the electrically powered CCU demanding power from the power source when its position within the power request queue is high enough to demand power from the power source.Type: GrantFiled: September 9, 2019Date of Patent: January 4, 2022Assignee: Thermo King CorporationInventors: Matthew Srnec, Philip Lewis Lavrich, Eckardt Augenstein, Matthias Gorski, Ryan Wayne Schumacher
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Patent number: 11104230Abstract: A method for power management of a transport refrigeration system electrically connected to a utility power source. The method including determining an operating mode for the transport refrigeration system based on one or more of an amount of utility power available from the utility power source to the transport refrigeration system, a current cost of the utility power, and a noise or emission regulation for operating a prime mover. A transport refrigeration system unit that includes a transport refrigeration unit and a controller configured to receive power from a utility power source or a primary energy source. The controller also configured to determine an operating mode for the transport refrigeration system based on one or more of an amount of utility power available from the utility power source to the transport refrigeration system, a current cost of the utility power, and a noise or emission regulation for operating the prime mover.Type: GrantFiled: January 18, 2019Date of Patent: August 31, 2021Assignee: Thermo King CorporationInventors: Philip Lewis Lavrich, Robert Leslie Isaacs
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Publication number: 20210234319Abstract: A power cord for transferring power to an electrically powered accessory configured to be used with at least one of a vehicle, a trailer, and a transport container is provided. The power cord includes a DC wire portion, an AC wire portion, and a single plug at one end of the power cord. The DC wire portion provides DC power to the electrically powered accessory. The AC wire portion provides AC power to the electrically powered accessory. The DC wire portion and the AC wire portion each have a first end and a second end. The single plug is connected to the first end of the DC wire portion and connected to the first end of the AC wire portion and includes an AC contact arrangement, a DC contact arrangement, and a communication contact arrangement.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 16, 2021Publication date: July 29, 2021Inventors: Matthias Gorski, Eckardt Augenstein, Wallace Stephen Hubbard, Matthew Srnec, Philip Lewis Lavrich, Ryan Wayne Schumacher
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Patent number: 10985511Abstract: A power cord for transferring power to an electrically powered accessory configured to be used with at least one of a vehicle, a trailer, and a transport container is provided. The power cord includes a DC wire portion, an AC wire portion, and a single plug at one end of the power cord. The DC wire portion provides DC power to the electrically powered accessory. The AC wire portion provides AC power to the electrically powered accessory. The DC wire portion and the AC wire portion each have a first end and a second end. The single plug is connected to the first end of the DC wire portion and connected to the first end of the AC wire portion and includes an AC contact arrangement, a DC contact arrangement, and a communication contact arrangement.Type: GrantFiled: September 9, 2019Date of Patent: April 20, 2021Assignee: Thermo King CorporationInventors: Matthias Gorski, Eckardt Augenstein, Wallace Stephen Hubbard, Matthew Srnec, Philip Lewis Lavrich, Ryan Wayne Schumacher
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Publication number: 20210070140Abstract: A method of power demand management is provided. The method includes an electrically powered climate control unit (CCU) detecting one or more additional electrically powered CCUs in a vicinity of the electrically powered CCU and the CCU establishing a communication link with the one or more additional electrically powered CCUs. The method includes generating and transmitting a pending power request to demand power from the power source to the CCU. The CCU monitors for one or more additional pending power requests from the one or more additional CCUs and monitors its position within a power request queue for obtaining power from the power source amongst the CCU and the one or more additional CCUs. Also, the method includes the electrically powered CCU demanding power from the power source when its position within the power request queue is high enough to demand power from the power source.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 9, 2019Publication date: March 11, 2021Inventors: Matthew Srnec, Philip Lewis Lavrich, Eckardt Augenstein, Matthias Gorski, Ryan Wayne Schumacher
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Publication number: 20210070141Abstract: A method for optimizing power distribution amongst one or more electrical supply equipment stations at a power distribution site is provided. The method includes obtaining infrastructure data about the power distribution site, obtaining vehicle/transport climate control system data from one or more transport climate control systems and one or more vehicles demanding power from the one or more electrical supply equipment, and obtaining external data from an external source that can impact power demand from the one or more transport climate control systems. Each of the one or more transport climate control systems configured to provide climate control within a climate controlled space. The method also includes generating an optimized power distribution schedule based on the infrastructure data, the vehicle/ transport climate control system data and the external data, and distributing power to the one or more transport climate control systems based on the optimized power distribution schedule.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 9, 2020Publication date: March 11, 2021Inventors: Ryan Wayne Schumacher, Matthew Srnec, Philip Lewis Lavrich, Wallace Stephen Hubbard, Matthias Gorski, Eckardt Augenstein
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Publication number: 20210075167Abstract: A power cord for transferring power to an electrically powered accessory configured to be used with at least one of a vehicle, a trailer, and a transport container is provided. The power cord includes a DC wire portion, an AC wire portion, and a single plug at one end of the power cord. The DC wire portion provides DC power to the electrically powered accessory. The AC wire portion provides AC power to the electrically powered accessory. The DC wire portion and the AC wire portion each have a first end and a second end. The single plug is connected to the first end of the DC wire portion and connected to the first end of the AC wire portion and includes an AC contact arrangement, a DC contact arrangement, and a communication contact arrangement.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 9, 2019Publication date: March 11, 2021Inventors: Matthias Gorski, Eckardt Augenstein, Wallace Stephen Hubbard, Matthew Srnec, Philip Lewis Lavrich, Ryan Wayne Schumacher
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Patent number: 10907879Abstract: A method for directing thermal energy to an evaporator of a transport climate control circuit of a transport climate control system is provided. The method includes a controller determining whether the climate control circuit is operating in a start-stop cooling mode. Also, the method includes the controller determining a thermal energy charge of the thermal storage reservoir when the climate control circuit is operating in the start-stop cooling mode. The method also includes determining whether the thermal energy charge is greater than a charge threshold. Further, the method includes determining whether the climate control circuit is operating in a stop portion of the start-stop cooling mode when the thermal energy charge is greater than the charge threshold. The method further includes transferring thermal energy from the thermal storage reservoir to an evaporator when the climate control circuit is operating in the stop portion of the start-stop cooling mode.Type: GrantFiled: December 31, 2018Date of Patent: February 2, 2021Assignee: Thermo King CorporationInventor: Philip Lewis Lavrich
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Publication number: 20200231041Abstract: A method for power management of a transport refrigeration system electrically connected to a utility power source. The method including determining an operating mode for the transport refrigeration system based on one or more of an amount of utility power available from the utility power source to the transport refrigeration system, a current cost of the utility power, and a noise or emission regulation for operating a prime mover. A transport refrigeration system unit that includes a transport refrigeration unit and a controller configured to receive power from a utility power source or a primary energy source. The controller also configured to determine an operating mode for the transport refrigeration system based on one or more of an amount of utility power available from the utility power source to the transport refrigeration system, a current cost of the utility power, and a noise or emission regulation for operating the prime mover.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 18, 2019Publication date: July 23, 2020Inventors: Philip Lewis Lavrich, Robert Leslie Isaacs
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Publication number: 20200208900Abstract: A method for directing thermal energy to an evaporator of a transport climate control circuit of a transport climate control system is provided. The method includes a controller determining whether the climate control circuit is operating in a start-stop cooling mode. Also, the method includes the controller determining a thermal energy charge of the thermal storage reservoir when the climate control circuit is operating in the start-stop cooling mode. The method also includes determining whether the thermal energy charge is greater than a charge threshold. Further, the method includes determining whether the climate control circuit is operating in a stop portion of the start-stop cooling mode when the thermal energy charge is greater than the charge threshold. The method further includes transferring thermal energy from the thermal storage reservoir to an evaporator when the climate control circuit is operating in the stop portion of the start-stop cooling mode.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 31, 2018Publication date: July 2, 2020Inventor: Philip Lewis Lavrich
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Patent number: 6955061Abstract: A refrigerated merchandiser (100) includes an upright, open-front, insulated cabinet (110) defining a product display area (125) connected in airflow communication with a compartment (120) via an air circulation circuit (122, 114, 116). An evaporator (40) and a plurality of spaced fans (70) are disposed in a forced draft arrangement within compartment (120) with flow baffle (150) disposed therebetween to provide increased flow resistance whereby a more uniform velocity profile is provided entering the evaporator.Type: GrantFiled: December 22, 2000Date of Patent: October 18, 2005Assignee: Carrier CorporationInventors: Robert Hong Leung Chiang, Eugene Duane Daddis, Jr., Kwok Kwong Fung, Sue-Li Kingsley Chuang, Philip Lewis Lavrich
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Publication number: 20010042383Abstract: A refrigerated merchandiser (100) includes an upright, open-front, insulated cabinet (110) defining a product display area (125) connected in airflow communication with a compartment (120) via an air circulation circuit (122, 114, 116). An evaporator (40) and a plurality of spaced fans (70) are disposed in a forced draft arrangement within compartment (120) with flow baffle (150) disposed therebetween to provide increased flow resistance whereby a more uniform velocity profile is provided entering the evaporator.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 22, 2000Publication date: November 22, 2001Inventors: Robert Hong Leung Chiang, Eugene Duane Daddis, Kwok Kwong Fung, Sue-Li Kingsley Chuang, Philip Lewis Lavrich
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Publication number: 20010042384Abstract: A refrigerated merchandiser (100) includes an upright, open-front, insulated cabinet (110) defining a product display area (125) connected in airflow communication with a compartment (120) via an air circulation circuit (122, 114, 116). An evaporator (40) and a plurality of axially aligned transverse fans (70) are disposed in axially parallel juxtaposition within compartment (120). The use of transverse fans results in a substantially uniform evaporator outlet temperature profile across the length of the evaporator.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 22, 2000Publication date: November 22, 2001Inventors: Robert Hong Leung Chiang, Eugene Duane Daddis, Kwok Kwong Fung, Sue-Li Kingsley Chuang, Philip Lewis Lavrich