Patents by Inventor Thomas M. Rezachek

Thomas M. Rezachek 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: 20210131684
    Abstract: A system that provides effective and efficient introduction of water droplets into an air flow. The water droplets are sufficiently small so as to evaporate primarily before leaving the mixing enclosure where the droplets are injected by spray nozzles. Large droplets are kept to a minimum, thus reducing condensation and water accumulation to a very small amount. An amount of water usage is significantly less than that of a conventional evaporative humidifier of the same capacity. The present system may be placed in an enclosure that can readily replace other conventional evaporative humidifiers in enclosures. The present enclosure and system may be installed in lieu of a conventional enclosure and evaporative humidifier with minimal effort. The present enclosure has features that facilitate droplet to air mixing, viewing, humidification, and testing. In permissible situations, the present system may replace a conventional system but retain the conventional enclosure.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 12, 2021
    Publication date: May 6, 2021
    Inventors: Andrzej Peczalski, Grant Wood, Jason L. Ableitner, Lauren Seymour, Brad A. Terlson, Thomas M. Rezachek, Alex Gu, Charles N. Hoff, Andrew Smith, Chris Ohlsen, Adam D. McBrady
  • Patent number: 10900680
    Abstract: A system that provides effective and efficient introduction of water droplets into an air flow. The water droplets are sufficiently small so as to evaporate primarily before leaving the mixing enclosure where the droplets are injected by spray nozzles. Large droplets are kept to a minimum, thus reducing condensation and water accumulation to a very small amount. An amount of water usage is significantly less than that of a conventional evaporative humidifier of the same capacity. The present system may be placed in an enclosure that can readily replace other conventional evaporative humidifiers in enclosures. The present enclosure and system may be installed in lieu of a conventional enclosure and evaporative humidifier with minimal effort. The present enclosure has features that facilitate droplet to air mixing, viewing, humidification, and testing. In permissible situations, the present system may replace a conventional system but retain the conventional enclosure.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 13, 2017
    Date of Patent: January 26, 2021
    Assignee: Ademco Inc.
    Inventors: Andrzej Peczalski, Grant Wood, Jason L. Ableitner, Lauren Seymour, Brad A. Terlson, Thomas M. Rezachek, Alex Gu, Charles N. Hoff, Andrew Smith, Chris Ohlsen, Adam D. McBrady
  • Publication number: 20180094825
    Abstract: A system that provides effective and efficient introduction of water droplets into an air flow. The water droplets are sufficiently small so as to evaporate primarily before leaving the mixing enclosure where the droplets are injected by spray nozzles. Large droplets are kept to a minimum, thus reducing condensation and water accumulation to a very small amount. An amount of water usage is significantly less than that of a conventional evaporative humidifier of the same capacity. The present system may be placed in an enclosure that can readily replace other conventional evaporative humidifiers in enclosures. The present enclosure and system may be installed in lieu of a conventional enclosure and evaporative humidifier with minimal effort. The present enclosure has features that facilitate droplet to air mixing, viewing, humidification, and testing. In permissible situations, the present system may replace a conventional system but retain the conventional enclosure.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 13, 2017
    Publication date: April 5, 2018
    Inventors: Andrzej Peczalski, Grant Wood, Jason L. Ableitner, Lauren Seymour, Brad A. Terlson, Thomas M. Rezachek, Alex Gu, Charles N. Hoff, Andrew Smith, Chris Ohlsen, Adam D. McBrady
  • Patent number: 9086364
    Abstract: A photoacoustic detector wherein a detector response transfer function can be measured at various times under predetermined conditions during the life of the detector. One or more of the time related transfer functions each can, when acquired, be compared to the stored initial transfer function established at initial manufacture and calibration of the detector. Span and baseline correction values can be determined. These values can be used to compensate detected output values during normal operation. Time related transfer functions can be compared to each other as well as to the stored initial transfer function.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 28, 2011
    Date of Patent: July 21, 2015
    Assignee: HONEYWELL INTERNATIONAL INC.
    Inventors: Thomas M. Rezachek, Gary Shubinsky
  • Patent number: 8939006
    Abstract: A photoacoustic detector wherein control circuits compensate for long term variations of components therein including a light source and sensing microphones. The control circuits intermittently energize the source to evaluate changes in at least source resistance. The control circuits intermittently energize an acoustic generator to evaluate changes in one or more generator responsive microphones.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 4, 2011
    Date of Patent: January 27, 2015
    Assignee: Honeywell International Inc.
    Inventors: Thomas M. Rezachek, Gary P. Shubinsky, Michael Freeman
  • Patent number: 8701465
    Abstract: A photoacoustic detector includes a sensing region for receiving atmospheric samples of a gas. A permeable membrane overlays a gas input port of the sensing region. The membrane is mechanically clamped to the sensing region by a compression force.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 28, 2011
    Date of Patent: April 22, 2014
    Assignee: Honeywell International Inc.
    Inventors: Gary P. Shubinsky, Thomas M. Rezachek, Michael J. Koch, Takashi Yamaguchi
  • Patent number: 8689607
    Abstract: A photoacoustic detector includes first and second microphones carried by an acoustic sensing chamber. Signals from the microphones are processed using lock-in detection to increase the signal-to-noise ratio. An acoustic pressure generator can be incorporated to calibrate the microphones.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 4, 2011
    Date of Patent: April 8, 2014
    Assignee: Honeywell International Inc.
    Inventors: Thomas M. Rezachek, Gary P. Shubinsky, Michael Freeman
  • Patent number: 8661874
    Abstract: A photoacoustic detector includes a sensing region for receiving atmospheric samples. Radiant energy from a source is directed toward the sensing region. A thermal isolator and a displaced optical filter are positioned between the incoming radiant energy and the sensing region so that the radiant energy passes, at least in part, through both elements.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 28, 2011
    Date of Patent: March 4, 2014
    Assignee: Honeywell International Inc.
    Inventor: Thomas M. Rezachek
  • Patent number: 8584508
    Abstract: Some embodiments relate to a photoacoustic sensor that includes a gas cell having an opening and a detector to collect pressure fluctuations within the gas cell to determine a spectral content of the pressure fluctuations within the ambient environment. The photoacoustic sensor further includes a light source to generate radiation to radiate sample gas within the gas cell and a control that receives signals from the detector that represent the spectral content of the pressure fluctuations within the ambient environment. The control adjusts a frequency of the radiation produced by the light source to a frequency that conflicts less with the spectral content of the pressure fluctuations within the ambient environment. The detector generates output electrical signals in response to acoustic signals generated by pressure fluctuations of the radiated sample gas.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 27, 2012
    Date of Patent: November 19, 2013
    Assignee: Honeywell International Inc.
    Inventor: Thomas M. Rezachek
  • Publication number: 20120279280
    Abstract: A photoacoustic detector includes first and second microphones carried by an acoustic sensing chamber. Signals from the microphones are processed using lock-in detection to increase the signal-to-noise ratio. An acoustic pressure generator can be incorporated to calibrate the microphones.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 4, 2011
    Publication date: November 8, 2012
    Applicant: Honeywell International Inc.
    Inventors: Thomas M. Rezachek, Gary Shubinsky, Michael Freeman
  • Publication number: 20120279279
    Abstract: A photoacoustic detector wherein control circuits compensate for long term variations of components therein including a light source and sensing microphones. The control circuits intermittently energize the source to evaluate changes in at least source resistance. The control circuits intermittently energize an acoustic generator to evaluate changes in one or more generator responsive microphones.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 4, 2011
    Publication date: November 8, 2012
    Applicant: Honeywell International Inc.
    Inventors: Thomas M. Rezachek, Gary Shubinsky, Michael Freeman
  • Publication number: 20120272716
    Abstract: A photoacoustic detector includes a sensing region for receiving atmospheric samples of a gas. A permeable membrane overlays a gas input port of the sensing region. The membrane is mechanically clamped to the sensing region by a compression force.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 28, 2011
    Publication date: November 1, 2012
    Applicant: Honeywell International Inc.
    Inventors: Gary Shubinsky, Thomas M. Rezachek, Michael J. Koch, Takashi Yamaguchi
  • Publication number: 20120272718
    Abstract: A photoacoustic detector wherein a detector response transfer function can be measured at various times under predetermined conditions during the life of the detector. One or more of the time related transfer functions each can, when acquired, be compared to the stored initial transfer function established at initial manufacture and calibration of the detector. Span and baseline correction values can be determined. These values can be used to compensate detected output values during normal operation. Time related transfer functions can be compared to each other as well as to the stored initial transfer function.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 28, 2011
    Publication date: November 1, 2012
    Applicant: Honeywell International Inc.
    Inventors: Thomas M. Rezachek, Gary Shubinsky
  • Publication number: 20120272719
    Abstract: Some embodiments relate to a photoacoustic sensor that includes a gas cell having an opening and a detector to collect pressure fluctuations within the gas cell to determine a spectral content of the pressure fluctuations within the ambient environment. The photoacoustic sensor further includes a light source to generate radiation to radiate sample gas within the gas cell and a control that receives signals from the detector that represent the spectral content of the pressure fluctuations within the ambient environment. The control adjusts a frequency of the radiation produced by the light source to a frequency that conflicts less with the spectral content of the pressure fluctuations within the ambient environment. The detector generates output electrical signals in response to acoustic signals generated by pressure fluctuations of the radiated sample gas.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 27, 2012
    Publication date: November 1, 2012
    Applicant: Honeywell International Inc.
    Inventor: Thomas M. Rezachek
  • Publication number: 20120272717
    Abstract: A photoacoustic detector includes a sensing region for receiving atmospheric samples. Radiant energy from a source is directed toward the sensing region. A thermal isolator and a displaced optical filter are positioned between the incoming radiant energy and the sensing region so that the radiant energy passes, at least in part, through both elements.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 28, 2011
    Publication date: November 1, 2012
    Applicant: Honeywell International Inc.
    Inventor: Thomas M. Rezachek
  • Patent number: 8057939
    Abstract: Electrical power generators incorporating stabilized fuels and methods for the encapsulation of fuels are provided. More particularly, methods for the passivation or encapsulation of water reactive, hydrogen gas generating fuels. The electrical power generators employ water reactive fuels encapsulated in a water vapor permeable, liquid water impermeable membrane, or coated with a water vapor permeable, liquid water impermeable substance to control the quantity of water that is permitted reach the chemical fuel. In the event of damage, electrical power generators incorporating the fuels of the invention are protected from explosions that might otherwise result from rapid, uncontrolled hydrogen generation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 6, 2005
    Date of Patent: November 15, 2011
    Assignee: Honeywell International Inc.
    Inventors: Steven J. Eickhoff, Roland A. Wood, Thomas M. Rezachek
  • Patent number: 7975525
    Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention relate to a gas sensor comprising a flow channel, a concentration modulator positioned in the flow channel, a gas generator in contact with the flow channel, one or more gas detectors positioned downstream of the concentration modulator and gas generator and a pump.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 16, 2007
    Date of Patent: July 12, 2011
    Assignee: Honeywell International Inc.
    Inventors: Ulrich Bonne, Peter Tobias, Aravind Padmanabhan, Thomas M. Rezachek
  • Patent number: 7958771
    Abstract: Various embodiments of the application provide a photoacoustic sensor, which includes: a gas cell having an opening; a light source to generate a radiation to radiate sample gas within the gas cell; a detector to detect the sample gas within the gas cell, and to generate electrical signals in response to acoustic signals generated by pressure fluctuations of the radiated sample gas caused by the radiation; and an active valve having a speaker aligned with the opening of the gas cell. The speaker having a voice coil and a diaphragm attached to the voice coil. A control signal is applicable for the speaker to control access of the gas cell. During sampling, the control signal causes the voice coil of the speaker to repeatedly or constantly lift the diaphragm from contact with the opening of the gas cell to allow sample gas enter the gas cell. While during detecting, the spring force of the voice coil causes the diaphragm in tight contact with the opening of gas cell to seal the gas cell.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 23, 2008
    Date of Patent: June 14, 2011
    Assignee: Honeywell International Inc.
    Inventor: Thomas M. Rezachek
  • Patent number: 7763370
    Abstract: An improved system for generating electrical power using a fuel cell. More particularly, a system for generating hydrogen gas by reacting water vapor with a substantially non-fluid substance and transporting the generated hydrogen gas to the fuel cell which generates electrical power. Reacting water vapor with the non-fluid hydrogen generating substance rather than liquid water prevents caking of the non-fluid substance and deposition of byproducts onto the non-fluid substance that interfere with continued generation of hydrogen gas. Also, a non-electrically actuated valve for use in a hydrogen gas generating apparatus which regulates the generation of hydrogen as required by the fuel cell.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 2, 2008
    Date of Patent: July 27, 2010
    Assignee: Honeywell International Inc.
    Inventors: Thomas M. Rezachek, Roland A. Wood
  • Publication number: 20090266144
    Abstract: Various embodiments of the application provide a photoacoustic sensor, which includes: a gas cell having an opening; a light source to generate a radiation to radiate sample gas within the gas cell; a detector to detect the sample gas within the gas cell, and to generate electrical signals in response to acoustic signals generated by pressure fluctuations of the radiated sample gas caused by the radiation; and an active valve having a speaker aligned with the opening of the gas cell. The speaker having a voice coil and a diaphragm attached to the voice coil. A control signal is applicable for the speaker to control access of the gas cell. During sampling, the control signal causes the voice coil of the speaker to repeatedly or constantly lift the diaphragm from contact with the opening of the gas cell to allow sample gas enter the gas cell. While during detecting, the spring force of the voice coil causes the diaphragm in tight contact with the opening of gas cell to seal the gas cell.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 23, 2008
    Publication date: October 29, 2009
    Inventor: Thomas M. Rezachek