Patents by Inventor Siddappa R. Bidari
Siddappa R. Bidari 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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Patent number: 11965671Abstract: In an embodiment of the present disclosure, a filter housing system of a heating, ventilating, and air conditioning (HVAC) system includes an enclosure configured to support a filter, a connecting channel disposed within a corner of the enclosure and coupled to the enclosure, and a locking system configured to couple to the connecting channel and configured to secure the filter within the enclosure. The locking system is configured to secure the filter within the enclosure via rotation of a screw.Type: GrantFiled: August 15, 2022Date of Patent: April 23, 2024Assignee: TYCO FIRE & SECURITY GmbHInventors: Nivedita Nath, Siddappa R. Bidari
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Publication number: 20230043565Abstract: In an embodiment of the present disclosure, a filter housing system of a heating, ventilating, and air conditioning (HVAC) system includes an enclosure configured to support a filter, a connecting channel disposed within a corner of the enclosure and coupled to the enclosure, and a locking system configured to couple to the connecting channel and configured to secure the filter within the enclosure. The locking system is configured to secure the filter within the enclosure via rotation of a screw.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 15, 2022Publication date: February 9, 2023Inventors: Nivedita Nath, Siddappa R. Bidari
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Patent number: 11493113Abstract: Embodiments of the present disclosure include a drive belt tensioner configured to adjust tension in a drive belt of a blower assembly for a heating, ventilation, and/or air conditioning (HVAC) system. The drive belt tensioner includes a mounting bracket configured to couple directly to a blower housing that is configured to house a blower of the blower assembly. The drive belt tensioner further includes an idler pulley configured to contact the drive belt. A position of the idler pulley is adjustable relative to the mounting bracket to enable adjustment of the tension in the drive belt.Type: GrantFiled: October 7, 2019Date of Patent: November 8, 2022Assignee: Johnson Controls Tyco IP Holdings LLPInventors: Ravindra B. Salunkhe, Siddappa R. Bidari, Praveen Y R, Kunal J. Gandevia, Kevin D. Buller
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Patent number: 11415339Abstract: In an embodiment of the present disclosure, a filter housing system of a heating, ventilating, and air conditioning (HVAC) system includes an enclosure configured to support a filter, a connecting channel disposed within a corner of the enclosure and coupled to the enclosure, and a locking system configured to couple to the connecting channel and configured to secure the filter within the enclosure. The locking system is configured to secure the filter within the enclosure via rotation of a screw.Type: GrantFiled: March 8, 2018Date of Patent: August 16, 2022Assignee: Johnson Controls Tyco IP Holdings LLPInventors: Nivedita Nath, Siddappa R. Bidari
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Patent number: 11359824Abstract: A heating, ventilation, and/or air conditioning (HVAC) system includes a cabinet in which HVAC components of the HVAC system are disposed, a mount disposed in the cabinet and having a first guide disposed thereon, and an electric control box. The electric control box includes a second guide disposed thereon, where the first guide and the second guide are configured to engage with each other to enable the electric control box to slide relative to the mount between an operational position within the cabinet and a maintenance position outside of the cabinet.Type: GrantFiled: February 3, 2020Date of Patent: June 14, 2022Assignee: Johnson Controls Tyco IP Holdings LLPInventors: Bhushan C. Kadu, Manjur A. Tamboli, Siddappa R. Bidari, Bhushan D. Vichare
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Patent number: 11255571Abstract: In an embodiment of the present disclosure, a condensate level switch mounting assembly includes a condensate level switch having a mounting frame, a first bracket configured to fixedly attach to a condensate drain pan, and a second bracket having a mounting plate configured to engage with the mounting frame of the condensate level switch to secure the condensate level switch to the second bracket. The condensate level switch mounting assembly further includes a fastener assembly configured to couple the second bracket to the first bracket such that an angular position of the second bracket is adjustable relative to the first bracket.Type: GrantFiled: September 19, 2018Date of Patent: February 22, 2022Assignee: Johnson Controls Technology CompanyInventors: Ravindra B. Salunkhe, Siddappa R. Bidari, Praveen Y R, Kunal J. Gandevia
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Publication number: 20210239331Abstract: A heating, ventilation, and/or air conditioning (HVAC) system includes a cabinet in which HVAC components of the HVAC system are disposed, a mount disposed in the cabinet and having a first guide disposed thereon, and an electric control box. The electric control box includes a second guide disposed thereon, where the first guide and the second guide are configured to engage with each other to enable the electric control box to slide relative to the mount between an operational position within the cabinet and a maintenance position outside of the cabinet.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 3, 2020Publication date: August 5, 2021Inventors: Bhushan C. Kadu, Manjur A. Tamboli, Siddappa R. Bidari, Bhushan D. Vichare
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Patent number: 11002464Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a bracket for stacking heating, ventilation, and/or air conditioning (HVAC) units. The bracket includes a corner portion having a first raised section and an alignment protrusion that extends from the corner portion. The bracket also includes a first arm extending from the corner portion, where the first arm includes a second raised section at a first end of the first arm, and where a first strap recess is formed between the first raised section and the second raised section. The bracket further includes a second arm extending from the corner portion, where the second arm includes a third raised section at a second end of the second arm, and where a second strap recess is formed between the first raised section and the third raised section.Type: GrantFiled: March 12, 2019Date of Patent: May 11, 2021Assignee: Johnson Controls Technology CompanyInventors: Shridhar V. Vernekar, Siddappa R. Bidari, Bhushan C. Kadu, Ravindra B. Salunkhe, Satyajit P. Phadtare
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Patent number: 10830460Abstract: In an embodiment of the present disclosure, a latch assembly for an access panel of a housing includes a latch structure having a first surface, a second surface, and an intermediate step therebetween. The latch assembly also includes a fastener configured to facilitate coupling of the first surface to the access panel, and a locking system configured to engage with a structural support of the housing via the second surface. The locking system is configured to be rotated to secure the second surface to the structural support and rotated to release the second surface from the structural support.Type: GrantFiled: August 29, 2018Date of Patent: November 10, 2020Assignee: Johnson Controls Technology CompanyInventors: Ravindra B. Salunkhe, Siddappa R. Bidari, Praveen Y R, Kunal J. Gandevia
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Publication number: 20200340554Abstract: Embodiments of the present disclosure include a drive belt tensioner configured to adjust tension in a drive belt of a blower assembly for a heating, ventilation, and/or air conditioning (HVAC) system. The drive belt tensioner includes a mounting bracket configured to couple directly to a blower housing that is configured to house a blower of the blower assembly. The drive belt tensioner further includes an idler pulley configured to contact the drive belt. A position of the idler pulley is adjustable relative to the mounting bracket to enable adjustment of the tension in the drive belt.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 7, 2019Publication date: October 29, 2020Inventors: Ravindra B. Salunkhe, Siddappa R. Bidari, Praveen Y R, Kunal J. Gandevia, Kevin D. Buller
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Publication number: 20200284470Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a bracket for stacking heating, ventilation, and/or air conditioning (HVAC) units. The bracket includes a corner portion having a first raised section and an alignment protrusion that extends from the corner portion. The bracket also includes a first arm extending from the corner portion, where the first arm includes a second raised section at a first end of the first arm, and where a first strap recess is formed between the first raised section and the second raised section. The bracket further includes a second arm extending from the corner portion, where the second arm includes a third raised section at a second end of the second arm, and where a second strap recess is formed between the first raised section and the third raised section.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 12, 2019Publication date: September 10, 2020Inventors: Shridhar V. Vernekar, Siddappa R. Bidari, Bhushan C. Kadu, Ravindra B. Salunkhe, Satyajit P. Phadtare
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Patent number: 10712034Abstract: A heating, ventilation, and air conditioning system includes an air moving device configured to move air through the HVAC system, a first variable frequency drive (VFD) configured to drive the air moving device, and a second VFD configured to drive the air moving device, wherein the first VFD and the second VFD are configured receive control instructions and to selectively operate based on the control instructions.Type: GrantFiled: April 19, 2018Date of Patent: July 14, 2020Assignee: Johnson Controls Technology CompanyInventors: Ryan E. Hill, Harold J. Dubensky, Sandeep K. Chodapaneedi, Lindsey C. Walker, Nivedita Nath, Keith L. Glatfelter, Bhushan D. Vichare, Gnanesh Suvvada, Siddappa R. Bidari, Justin M. Fantom, Deepak S. Kollabettu, William J. Skinner, Jr., David A. Shearer, David P. Gillmen
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Publication number: 20200088442Abstract: In an embodiment of the present disclosure, a condensate level switch mounting assembly includes a condensate level switch having a mounting frame, a first bracket configured to fixedly attach to a condensate drain pan, and a second bracket having a mounting plate configured to engage with the mounting frame of the condensate level switch to secure the condensate level switch to the second bracket. The condensate level switch mounting assembly further includes a fastener assembly configured to couple the second bracket to the first bracket such that an angular position of the second bracket is adjustable relative to the first bracket.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 19, 2018Publication date: March 19, 2020Inventors: Ravindra B. Salunkhe, Siddappa R. Bidari, Praveen Y R, Kunal J. Gandevia
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Publication number: 20200063989Abstract: In an embodiment of the present disclosure, a latch assembly for an access panel of a housing includes a latch structure having a first surface, a second surface, and an intermediate step therebetween. The latch assembly also includes a fastener configured to facilitate coupling of the first surface to the access panel, and a locking system configured to engage with a structural support of the housing via the second surface. The locking system is configured to be rotated to secure the second surface to the structural support and rotated to release the second surface from the structural support.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 29, 2018Publication date: February 27, 2020Inventors: Ravindra B. Salunkhe, Siddappa R. Bidari, Praveen Y R, Kunal J. Gandevia
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Publication number: 20190293312Abstract: A heating, ventilation, and air conditioning system includes an air moving device configured to move air through the HVAC system, a first variable frequency drive (VFD) configured to drive the air moving device, and a second VFD configured to drive the air moving device, wherein the first VFD and the second VFD are configured receive control instructions and to selectively operate based on the control instructions.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 19, 2018Publication date: September 26, 2019Inventors: Ryan E. Hill, JR., Harold J. Dubensky, Sandeep K. Chodapaneedi, Lindsey C. Walker, Nivedita Nath, Keith L. Glatfelter, Bhushan D. Vichare, Gnanesh Suvvada, Siddappa R. Bidari, Justin M. Fantom, Deepak S. Kollabettu, William J. Skinner, JR., David A. Shearer, David P. Gillmen
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Publication number: 20180356124Abstract: A heating, ventilating, and air conditioning (HVAC) system includes a heat exchanger configured to translate between a first position within an air flow path of the HVAC system and a second position external to the air flow path of the HVAC system.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 14, 2017Publication date: December 13, 2018Inventors: Neelkanth S. Gupte, Vilas G. Pawanarkar, Kirankumar A. Muley, Julie A. Shirey, Anil V. Bhosale, Siddappa R. Bidari, Ravindra B. Salunkhe, Gnanesh Suvvada, Mujibul R. Mohammad, Manjur Tamboli
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Publication number: 20180347852Abstract: In an embodiment of the present disclosure, a filter housing system of a heating, ventilating, and air conditioning (HVAC) system includes an enclosure configured to support a filter, a connecting channel disposed within a corner of the enclosure and coupled to the enclosure, and a locking system configured to couple to the connecting channel and configured to secure the filter within the enclosure. The locking system is configured to secure the filter within the enclosure via rotation of a screw.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 8, 2018Publication date: December 6, 2018Inventors: Nivedita Nath, Siddappa R. Bidari