Patents by Inventor Phillip E. Tuma
Phillip E. Tuma 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: 20240131449Abstract: Fluorinated fluid conditioning systems are described. In particular, fluorinated fluid conditioning systems including an electrically non-conductive fluorinated fluid and a filter including desensitized activated carbon sorbent are described.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 9, 2022Publication date: April 25, 2024Inventors: Tyler S. Matthews, Phillip E. Tuma, Kevin A. Frankel
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Publication number: 20240117191Abstract: Described herein is fluorinated dye comprising: a fluorescing coumarin-derived moiety connected to an oligomer of hexafluoropropylene oxide via a non-fluorinated divalent linking group. Such fluorinated dyes are soluble in fluorinated fluids and may be used to detect leaks in various systems such as refrigerant, air conditioning and/or heat transfer systems.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 10, 2020Publication date: April 11, 2024Inventors: Nicholas L. Untiedt, Paul B. Armstrong, Patricia M. Savu, Phillip E. Tuma
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Publication number: 20230324322Abstract: A thermal management system includes a housing having an interior space; a heat-generating component disposed within the interior space; a working fluid disposed within the interior space such that the heat-generating component contacts a liquid phase of the working fluid; and a sensing mechanism configured to detect the presence of one or more organic contaminants in the working fluid at concentrations of 100 ppm or less.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 15, 2021Publication date: October 12, 2023Inventors: Phillip E. Tuma, Steven Y. Yu
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Publication number: 20230021799Abstract: An immersion cooling system includes a housing having an interior space; a heat-generating component disposed within the interior space; and a working fluid liquid disposed within the interior space such that the heat-generating component is in contact with the working fluid liquid. The working fluid comprises a compound having Structural Formula (IA) Each Rf1 and Rf2 is, independently, (i) a linear or branched perhalogenated acyclic alkyl group having 1-6 carbon atoms and optionally contains one or more catenated heteroatoms selected from O or N; or (ii) a perhalogenated 5-7 membered cyclic alkyl group having 3-7 carbon atoms and optionally contains one or more catenated heteroatoms selected from O or N.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 4, 2022Publication date: January 26, 2023Inventors: Michael J. Bulinski, Phillip E. Tuma, Michael G. Costello, William M. Lamanna, Sean M. Smith
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Publication number: 20220314147Abstract: A filtration system for a tank includes a filter housing, at least a portion of which is disposed in a tank and in fluidic communication with a dielectric fluid within the tank; at least one filtration element, disposed within the filter housing; and a fluid pump, at least a portion of which is disposed within the filter housing and immersed in the dielectric fluid, the fluid pump in fluidic communication with the at least one filtration element.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 10, 2020Publication date: October 6, 2022Inventors: John P. Baetzold, Phillip E. Tuma, Margaret M. Vogel-Martin, Bamidele O. Fayemi, Ronald D. Jesme
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Patent number: 11452238Abstract: An immersion cooling system includes a housing having an interior space; a heat-generating component disposed within the interior space; and a working fluid liquid disposed within the interior space such that the heat-generating component is in contact with the working fluid liquid. The working fluid comprises a compound having Structural Formula (IA) Each Rf1 and Rf2 is, independently, (i) a linear or branched perhalogenated acyclic alkyl group having 1-6 carbon atoms and optionally contains one or more catenated heteroatoms selected from O or N; or (ii) a perhalogenated 5-7 membered cyclic alkyl group having 3-7 carbon atoms and optionally contains one or more catenated heteroatoms selected from O or N.Type: GrantFiled: May 24, 2018Date of Patent: September 20, 2022Assignee: 3M INNOVATIVE PROPERTIES COMPANYInventors: Michael J. Bulinski, Phillip E. Tuma, Michael G. Costello, William M. Lamanna, Sean M. Smith
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Publication number: 20220232738Abstract: A thermal management system includes a housing having an interior space; a heat-generating component disposed within the interior space; and a working fluid disposed within the interior space such that the heat-generating component contacts a liquid phase of the working fluid; and an adsorber assembly disposed within the interior space. The adsorber assembly is in fluid communication with the interior space and an environment external to the thermal management system. The adsorber assembly is configured to: (i) receive a fluid stream from the interior space, the fluid stream including a vapor phase of the working fluid and a non-condensable gas; (ii) at least partially separate the working fluid from the fluid stream and, then, vent the fluid stream to the environment external to the fluid space; and (iii) return the separated working fluid to the interior space.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 28, 2020Publication date: July 21, 2022Inventors: Phillip E. Tuma, Kevin A. Frankel, Olaf C. Moberg
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Publication number: 20220159875Abstract: A thermal management system includes a housing having an interior space; a heat-generating component disposed within the interior space; and a working fluid comprising a halogenated material disposed within the interior space such that the heat-generating component contacts a liquid phase of the working fluid. The system further includes a bellows assembly disposed with the interior space, the bellows assembly comprising a first bellows and a second bellows. The first bellows is in fluid communication with the interior space and the second bellows is in fluid communication with an environment external to the housing. The first and second bellows are mechanically coupled such that expansion of the first bellows causes contraction of the second bellows, and contraction of the first bellows causes expansion of the second bellows.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 12, 2020Publication date: May 19, 2022Inventor: Phillip E. Tuma
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Publication number: 20210392776Abstract: An immersion cooling system includes a housing having an interior space; a heat-generating component disposed within the interior space; and a working fluid liquid disposed within the interior space such that the heat-generating component is in contact with a liquid phase of the working fluid. The immersion system further includes a device configured to selectively remove a fluid from within the housing. The working fluid includes a halogenated material.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 18, 2019Publication date: December 16, 2021Inventors: Phillip E. Tuma, Jinsheng Zhou
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Patent number: 11009653Abstract: An optical system including first and second optical elements for guiding light therein. For each optical element, the propagating light enters or exits the optical element through a coupling surface of the optical element. The coupling surfaces of the optical elements face, and align with, each other so that light propagating in one of the optical elements exits the optical element through the coupling surface of the optical element and enters the other optical element through the coupling surface of the other optical element. The coupling surfaces are separated from each other and define a region therebetween. The region is filled with a coolant, the coolant substantially surrounding at least one of the first and second optical elements.Type: GrantFiled: May 12, 2020Date of Patent: May 18, 2021Assignee: 3M Innovative Properties CompanyInventors: William J. Clatanoff, Daniel J. Treadwell, Phillip E. Tuma, Terry L. Smith, Donald K. Larson, Barry J. Koch
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Publication number: 20200379164Abstract: An optical system including first and second optical elements for guiding light therein. For each optical element, the propagating light enters or exits the optical element through a coupling surface of the optical element. The coupling surfaces of the optical elements face, and align with, each other so that light propagating in one of the optical elements exits the optical element through the coupling surface of the optical element and enters the other optical element through the coupling surface of the other optical element. The coupling surfaces are separated from each other and define a region therebetween. The region is filled with a coolant, the coolant substantially surrounding at least one of the first and second optical elements.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 12, 2020Publication date: December 3, 2020Inventors: William J. Clatanoff, Daniel J. Treadwell, Phillip E. Tuma, Terry L. Smith, Donald K. Larson, Barry J. Koch
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Publication number: 20200178414Abstract: An immersion cooling system includes a housing having an interior space; a heat-generating component disposed within the interior space; and a working fluid liquid disposed within the interior space such that the heat-generating component is in contact with the working fluid liquid. The working fluid comprises a compound having Structural Formula (IA) Each Rf1 and Rf2 is, independently, (i) a linear or branched perhalogenated acyclic alkyl group having 1-6 carbon atoms and optionally contains one or more catenated heteroatoms selected from O or N; or (ii) a perhalogenated 5-7 membered cyclic alkyl group having 3-7 carbon atoms and optionally contains one or more catenated heteroatoms selected from O or N.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 24, 2018Publication date: June 4, 2020Inventors: Michael J. Bulinski, Phillip E. Tuma, Michael G. Costello, William M. Lamanna, Sean M. Smith
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Publication number: 20140311146Abstract: A process and an apparatus for converting thermal energy into mechanical energy in a Rankine cycle is provided. The process and apparatus include a working fluid that comprises a fluorinated oxirane. The fluorinated oxirane can contain substantially no hydrogen atoms bonded to carbon atoms and can have from about 4 to about 9 carbon atoms. The process can drive a turbine and, in some embodiments, generate electricity.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 13, 2012Publication date: October 23, 2014Applicant: 3M INNOVATIVE PROPERTIES COMPANYInventors: Bamidele Fayemi, Zhongxing Zhang, Michael G. Costello, Michael J. Bulinski, John G. Owens, Phillip E. Tuma, Richard M. Minday, Richard M. Flynn
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Publication number: 20140009887Abstract: A apparatus and a method for heat transfer is provided. The apparatus include a device and a mechanism for transferring heat to or from the device that includes a heat transfer fluid comprising a fluorinated oxirane. The fluorinated oxirane can contain substantially no hydrogen atoms bonded to carbon atoms and can have from about 4 to about 18 carbon atoms.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 19, 2012Publication date: January 9, 2014Applicant: 3M INNOVATIVE PROPERTIES COMPANYInventors: Bamidele Fayemi, Zhongxing Zhang, Michael G. Costello, Michael J. Bulinski, John G. Owens, Phillip E. Tuma, Richard M. Minday, Richard M. Flynn
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Publication number: 20130292614Abstract: An electrical device containing as a component a C3 to C15 fluorooxirane fluid dielectric is provided.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 18, 2012Publication date: November 7, 2013Applicant: 3M INNOVATIVE PROPERTIES COMPANYInventors: Phillip E. Tuma, Richard M. Minday, Zhongxing Zhang, Michael G. Costello, Richard M. Flynn, John G. Owens, Michael J. Bulinski
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Patent number: 8535559Abstract: Nitrogen-containing fluorochemical ketones are provided that can be useful in apparatuses that includes a device and a mechanism for transferring heat. The provided fluorochemical ketones are stable at temperatures above 170° C., are environmentally friendly, and are economical to produce. The provided apparatuses can be useful for vapor phase soldering of electronic devices.Type: GrantFiled: March 26, 2010Date of Patent: September 17, 2013Assignee: 3M Innovative Properties CompanyInventors: Richard M. Flynn, Michael G. Costello, Michael J. Bulinski, Daniel R. Vitcak, Phillip E. Tuma
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Publication number: 20120280189Abstract: A gaseous dielectric comprising a perfluoroketone of the formula Rf1—CO—Rf2, wherein each of Rf1 and Rf2 are perfluoroaliphatic groups, and use thereof in electrical devices, is described.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 19, 2011Publication date: November 8, 2012Inventors: Karl J. Warren, Phillip E. Tuma, John G. Owens, Richard M. Minday
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Patent number: 8193393Abstract: Fluoroether diketones are provided that can be useful in apparatuses that includes a device and a mechanism for transferring heat. The provided fluoroether diketones are stable at temperatures above 175° C., are environmentally friendly, and are economical to produce. The provided apparatuses can be useful for vapor phase soldering of electronic devices.Type: GrantFiled: March 26, 2010Date of Patent: June 5, 2012Assignee: 3M Innovative Properties CompanyInventors: Richard M. Flynn, Michael G. Costello, Michael J. Bulinski, Daniel R. Vitcak, Phillip E. Tuma
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Patent number: 8192048Abstract: The present disclosure relates to illumination or lighting assemblies and systems that provide illumination using LEDs. In one aspect, the present disclosure provides a lighting assembly, comprising: multiple light emitting diodes that emit light; an optical system that directs the light emitted by the light emitting diodes, the optical system positioned adjacent to light emitting diodes; and a cooling fin including a two-phase cooling system, the cooling fin positioned adjacent to the light emitting diodes such that the two-phase cooling system removes heat from the light emitting diodes. In another aspect, the present disclosure provides a lighting system including multiple lighting assemblies.Type: GrantFiled: November 18, 2009Date of Patent: June 5, 2012Assignee: 3M Innovative Properties CompanyInventors: Martin Kristoffersen, Rolf W. Biernath, Thomas R. Corrigan, David G. Freier, Raymond P. Johnston, Michael A. Meis, Kenneth A. P. Meyer, Vadim N. Savvateev, William A. Tolbert, Phillip E. Tuma
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Publication number: 20110232871Abstract: Fluoroether diketones are provided that can be useful in apparatuses that includes a device and a mechanism for transferring heat. The provided fluoroether diketones are stable at temperatures above 175° C., are environmentally friendly, and are economical to produce. The provided apparatuses can be useful for vapor phase soldering of electronic devices.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 26, 2010Publication date: September 29, 2011Inventors: Richard M. FLYNN, Michael G. Costello, Michael J. Bulinski, Daniel R. Vitcak, Phillip E. Tuma