Patents by Inventor Thomas A. Acree

Thomas A. Acree 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).

  • Compact vehicle heating apparatus and method
    Patent number: 7007857
    Abstract: A compact vehicle heating system and method is provided which includes mechanisms to selectively shut down heating systems. For example, when domestic hot water is required, space heating and engine preheating systems can be shut down in order to provide priority heating to the domestic hot water. When the demand for domestic hot water is lower, the space heating and engine preheat systems can be reactivated.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 6, 2004
    Date of Patent: March 7, 2006
    Assignee: Vehicle Systems Incorporated
    Inventors: Harold R. Enander, Thomas A. Acree
  • Compact vehicle heating apparatus and method
    Publication number: 20040232251
    Abstract: A compact vehicle heating system and method is provided which includes mechanisms to selectively shut down heating systems. For example, when domestic hot water is required, space heating and engine preheating systems can be shut down in order to provide priority heating to the domestic hot water. When the demand for domestic hot water is lower, the space heating and engine preheat systems can be reactivated.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 6, 2004
    Publication date: November 25, 2004
    Applicant: Vehicle Systems Incorporated
    Inventors: Harold R. Enander, Thomas A. Acree
  • Compact vehicle heating apparatus and method
    Patent number: 6732940
    Abstract: A compact vehicle heating system and method is provided which includes mechanisms to selectively shut down heating systems. For example, when domestic hot water is required, space heating and engine preheating systems can be shut down in order to provide priority heating to the domestic hot water. When the demand for domestic hot water is lower, the space heating and engine preheat systems can be reactivated.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 2, 2003
    Date of Patent: May 11, 2004
    Assignee: Vehicle Systems Incorporated
    Inventors: Harold R. Enander, Thomas A. Acree
  • Compact vehicle heating apparatus and method
    Publication number: 20030192954
    Abstract: A compact vehicle heating system and method is provided which includes mechanisms to selectively shut down heating systems. For example, when domestic hot water is required, space heating and engine preheating systems can be shut down in order to provide priority heating to the domestic hot water. When the demand for domestic hot water is lower, the space heating and engine preheat systems can be reactivated.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 2, 2003
    Publication date: October 16, 2003
    Applicant: Vehicle Systems Incorporated
    Inventors: Harold R. Enander, Thomas A. Acree
  • Compact vehicle heating apparatus and method
    Patent number: 6572026
    Abstract: A compact vehicle heating system and method is provided which includes mechanisms to selectively shut down heating systems. For example, when domestic hot water is required, space heating and engine preheating systems can be shut down in order to provide priority heating to the domestic hot water. When the demand for domestic hot water is lower, the space heating and engine preheat systems can be reactivated.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 21, 2001
    Date of Patent: June 3, 2003
    Assignee: Vehicle Systems Incorporated
    Inventors: Harold R. Enander, Thomas A. Acree
  • Compact vehicle heating apparatus and method
    Publication number: 20020079376
    Abstract: A compact vehicle heating system and method is provided which includes mechanisms to selectively shut down heating systems. For example, when domestic hot water is required, space heating and engine preheating systems can be shut down in order to provide priority heating to the domestic hot water. When the demand for domestic hot water is lower, the space heating and engine preheat systems can be reactivated.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 21, 2001
    Publication date: June 27, 2002
    Applicant: Vehicle Systems Incorporated
    Inventors: Harold R. Enander, Thomas A. Acree
  • Compact vehicle heating apparatus and method
    Patent number: 6332580
    Abstract: A compact vehicle heating system and method is provided which includes mechanisms to selectively shut down heating systems. For example, when domestic hot water is required, space heating and engine preheating systems can be shut down in order to provide priority heating to the domestic hot water. When the demand for domestic hot water is lower, the space heating and engine preheat systems can be reactivated.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 30, 1999
    Date of Patent: December 25, 2001
    Assignee: Vehicle Systems Incorporated
    Inventors: Harold R. Enander, Thomas A. Acree