Patents by Inventor Seth K. GLADFELTER

Seth K. GLADFELTER 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: 20160165762
    Abstract: A variable speed drive includes a converter connected to an AC power source, a DC link connected to the converter, and an inverter connected to the DC link. The inverter converts DC voltage into an output AC power having a variable voltage and frequency. The inverter includes at least one power electronics module and associated control circuitry; a heat sink in thermal communication with the power electronics module and in fluid communication with a manifold. The manifold includes a tubular member having at least one vertical member portion and at least one horizontal member portion in fluid communication. A plurality of ports conduct cooling fluid into and out of the manifold. A bracket attaches the manifold to a structural frame. Brackets are provided for attachment of power electronics modules to the manifold.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 8, 2015
    Publication date: June 9, 2016
    Inventors: Konstantin BORISOV, Mark A. NIELSEN, Jeffrey A. MARTINELLI, Brian L. STAUFFER, Seth K. GLADFELTER, Michael S. TODD, Ivan JADRIC, Jeb W. SCHREIBER, Tim BECKLEY