Patents by Inventor Tunc Icoz
Tunc Icoz 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: 11751363Abstract: A power module and method of forming the same. The power module includes an extruded tube with internal and external fins, first and second opposing surfaces defining ends thereof, and an internal slot for housing a power converter. The power module includes a bottom plate having a first depression to receive a first O-ring to provide a first liquid-tight fluid seal at the first opposing surface for an electrically insulting oil encapsulating the power converter. The power module includes a cable interface plate having a second depression to receive a second O-ring to provide a second liquid-type fluid seal at the second opposing surface for the electrically insulting oil encapsulating the power converter. The power module includes an end cap to mate with the cable interface plate and accept a conduit fitting to enable an electrical cable to be routed from within the end cap to an external connection point.Type: GrantFiled: December 13, 2021Date of Patent: September 5, 2023Assignee: Astrodyne TDIInventors: Gary Mulcahy, Matthew Joseph Fuhrmann, Tunc Icoz
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Publication number: 20220174838Abstract: A power module and method of forming the same. The power module includes an extruded tube with internal and external fins, first and second opposing surfaces defining ends thereof, and an internal slot for housing a power converter. The power module includes a bottom plate having a first depression to receive a first O-ring to provide a first liquid-tight fluid seal at the first opposing surface for an electrically insulting oil encapsulating the power converter. The power module includes a cable interface plate having a second depression to receive a second O-ring to provide a second liquid-type fluid seal at the second opposing surface for the electrically insulting oil encapsulating the power converter. The power module includes an end cap to mate with the cable interface plate and accept a conduit fitting to enable an electrical cable to be routed from within the end cap to an external connection point.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 13, 2021Publication date: June 2, 2022Applicant: Astrodyne TDIInventors: Gary Mulcahy, Matthew Joseph Fuhrmann, Tunc Icoz
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Patent number: 11202395Abstract: A power module and method of forming the same. The power module includes an extruded tube with internal and external fins, first and second opposing surfaces defining ends thereof, and an internal slot for housing a power converter. The power module includes a bottom plate having a first depression to receive a first O-ring to provide a first liquid-tight fluid seal at the first opposing surface for an electrically insulting oil encapsulating the power converter. The power module includes a cable interface plate having a second depression to receive a second O-ring to provide a second liquid-type fluid seal at the second opposing surface for the electrically insulting oil encapsulating the power converter. The power module includes an end cap to mate with the cable interface plate and accept a conduit fitting to enable an electrical cable to be routed from within the end cap to an external connection point.Type: GrantFiled: November 6, 2020Date of Patent: December 14, 2021Assignee: Astrodyne TDIInventors: Gary Mulcahy, Matthew Joseph Fuhrmann, Tunc Icoz
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Patent number: 9516794Abstract: A scalable liquid cooled power system using a number of modularized, hot-plug, hot-swap, and scalable liquid-cooled power conversion modules mounted on mating mounting assemblies. A modularized, scalable liquid coolant manifolds and liquid cooling management system provides coolant circulation through the power conversion modules. The system optionally includes a highly scalable system control and administration system, and optionally provides the facility for on-board liquid-to-air heat exchanger system, or off-board cooling using an external heat exchanger system.Type: GrantFiled: October 30, 2015Date of Patent: December 6, 2016Assignee: Transistor Devices, Inc.Inventors: Gary Mulcahy, Tunc Icoz
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Patent number: 9468047Abstract: Lighting systems having unique configurations are provided. For instance, the lighting system may include a light source, a thermal management system and driver electronics, each contained within a housing structure. The light source is configured to provide illumination visible through an opening in the housing structure. The thermal management system is configured to provide an air flow, such as a unidirectional air flow, through the housing structure in order to cool the light source. The driver electronics are configured to provide power to each of the light source and the thermal management system.Type: GrantFiled: August 26, 2014Date of Patent: October 11, 2016Assignee: General Electric CompanyInventors: Mehmet Arik, Stanton Earl Weaver, Thomas Elliot Stecher, Charles Erklin Seeley, Glenn Howard Kuenzler, Charles Franklin Wolfe, Jr., Yogen Vishwas Utturkar, Rajdeep Sharma, Satish Prabhakaran, Tunc Icoz
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Publication number: 20160128239Abstract: A scalable liquid cooled power system using a number of modularized, hot-plug, hot-swap, and scalable liquid-cooled power conversion modules mounted on mating mounting assemblies. A modularized, scalable liquid coolant manifolds and liquid cooling management system provides coolant circulation through the power conversion modules. The system optionally includes a highly scalable system control and administration system, and optionally provides the facility for on-board liquid-to-air heat exchanger system, or off-board cooling using an external heat exchanger system.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 30, 2015Publication date: May 5, 2016Inventors: Gary Mulcahy, Tunc Icoz
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Patent number: 9295185Abstract: A functional heat exchanger structure provides a hermetic seal for the power electronics. The heat exchanger includes one or more features built into the design. The features include a closed loop liquid circuit, air, or extended surfaces built-in to the design to transfer heat from the heat generating devices, spring clips snapped in built-in slots to mount heat-generating devices, preformed threaded rails to mount the printed circuit board (PCB), electrical isolation between the heat sink/cold plate and the electrical components, a sealed enclosure to provide environmental protection for the electronic components, a mounting feature to mount the sealed enclosure onto an external surface, an opening to accept a snap-in style cover, a stackable design, and an easily manifoldable configuration.Type: GrantFiled: March 12, 2014Date of Patent: March 22, 2016Assignee: Transistor Devices, Inc.Inventors: Tunc Icoz, John Santini, Gary Mulcahy, James Feely
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Patent number: 9198326Abstract: An apparatus for removing heat comprises a heat sink having a cavity, and a synthetic jet stack comprising at least one synthetic jet mounted within the cavity. At least one rod and at least one engaging structure to provide a rigid positioning of the at least one synthetic jet with respect to the at least one rod. The synthetic jet comprises at least one orifice through which a fluid is ejected.Type: GrantFiled: March 19, 2014Date of Patent: November 24, 2015Assignee: General Electric CompanyInventors: Rajdeep Sharma, Stanton Earl Weaver, Charles Erklin Seeley, Mehmet Arik, Tunc Icoz, Charles Franklin Wolfe, Jr., Yogen Vishwas Utturkar
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Patent number: 9119247Abstract: Lighting systems having unique configurations are provided. For instance, the lighting system may include a light source, a thermal management system and driver electronics, each contained within a housing structure. The light source is configured to provide illumination visible through an opening in the housing structure. The thermal management system is configured to provide an air flow, such as a unidirectional air flow, through the housing structure in order to cool the light source. The driver electronics are configured to provide power to each of the light source and the thermal management system.Type: GrantFiled: August 26, 2014Date of Patent: August 25, 2015Assignee: General Electric CompanyInventors: Mehmet Arik, Stanton Earl Weaver, Thomas Elliot Stecher, Charles Erklin Seeley, Glenn Howard Kuenzler, Charles Franklin Wolfe, Jr., Yogen Vishwas Utturkar, Rajdeep Sharma, Satish Prabhakaran, Tunc Icoz
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Patent number: 9119246Abstract: Lighting systems having unique configurations are provided. For instance, the lighting system may include a light source, a thermal management system and driver electronics, each contained within a housing structure. The light source is configured to provide illumination visible through an opening in the housing structure. The thermal management system is configured to provide an air flow, such as a unidirectional air flow, through the housing structure in order to cool the light source. The driver electronics are configured to provide power to each of the light source and the thermal management system.Type: GrantFiled: August 26, 2014Date of Patent: August 25, 2015Assignee: General Electric CompanyInventors: Mehmet Arik, Stanton Earl Weaver, Thomas Elliot Stecher, Charles Erklin Seeley, Glenn Howard Kuenzler, Charles Franklin Wolfe, Jr., Yogen Vishwas Utturkar, Rajdeep Sharma, Satish Prabhakaran, Tunc Icoz
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Publication number: 20150229148Abstract: A blind-mate power charging station includes a receptacle, a base, and electrical circuitry. The receptacle includes a receptacle housing, an inner housing, and electrical contacts. The receptacle housing includes a pair of outer extensions, each outer extension tapering toward an outer extension tip. The inner housing is held within the receptacle housing and includes inner extensions forming parallel slots between pairs of inner extensions. Each electrical contact is held in one of the parallel slots by a pair of the inner extensions. The base receives the receptacle and mounts the receptacle to a stationary surface. The electrical circuitry couples the electrical contacts to an electricity source. The receptacle is shaped to receive a plug including a plug head and at least two prongs. Each prong engages one of the electrical contacts such that the receptacle provides electricity to the plug.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 10, 2015Publication date: August 13, 2015Inventors: Tunc Icoz, Jessica Dennis, Manuel Lavin, James Feely, Gary Mulcahy, John Santini, Ronald Hamaoui, Robert Scholl, Matthew Fuhrmann
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Patent number: 8960972Abstract: Lighting systems having unique configurations are provided. For instance, the lighting system may include a light source, a thermal management system and driver electronics, each contained within a housing structure. The light source is configured to provide illumination visible through an opening in the housing structure. The thermal management system is configured to provide an air flow, such as a unidirectional air flow, through the housing structure in order to cool the light source. The driver electronics are configured to provide power to each of the light source and the thermal management system.Type: GrantFiled: May 6, 2013Date of Patent: February 24, 2015Assignee: General Electric CompanyInventors: Mehmet Arik, Stanton Earl Weaver, Thomas Elliot Stecher, Charles Erklin Seeley, Glenn Howard Kuenzler, Charles Franklin Wolfe, Jr., Yogen Vishwas Utturkar, Rajdeep Sharma, Satish Prabhakaran, Tunc Icoz
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Publication number: 20140368114Abstract: Lighting systems having unique configurations are provided. For instance, the lighting system may include a light source, a thermal management system and driver electronics, each contained within a housing structure. The light source is configured to provide illumination visible through an opening in the housing structure. The thermal management system is configured to provide an air flow, such as a unidirectional air flow, through the housing structure in order to cool the light source. The driver electronics are configured to provide power to each of the light source and the thermal management system.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 26, 2014Publication date: December 18, 2014Inventors: Mehmet Arik, Stanton Earl Weaver, Thomas Elliot Stecher, Charles Erklin Seeley, Glenn Howard Kuenzler, Charles Franklin Wolfe, JR., Yogen Vishwas Utturkar, Rajdeep Sharma, Satish Prabhakaran, Tunc Icoz
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Publication number: 20140362583Abstract: Lighting systems having unique configurations are provided. For instance, the lighting system may include a light source, a thermal management system and driver electronics, each contained within a housing structure. The light source is configured to provide illumination visible through an opening in the housing structure. The thermal management system is configured to provide an air flow, such as a unidirectional air flow, through the housing structure in order to cool the light source. The driver electronics are configured to provide power to each of the light source and the thermal management system.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 26, 2014Publication date: December 11, 2014Inventors: Mehmet Arik, Stanton Earl Weaver, Thomas Elliot Stecher, Charles Erklin Seeley, Glenn Howard Kuenzler, Charles Franklin Wolfe, JR., Yogen Vishwas Utturkar, Rajdeep Sharma, Satish Prabhakaran, Tunc Icoz
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Publication number: 20140360713Abstract: Lighting systems having unique configurations are provided. For instance, the lighting system may include a light source, a thermal management system and driver electronics, each contained within a housing structure. The light source is configured to provide illumination visible through an opening in the housing structure. The thermal management system is configured to provide an air flow, such as a unidirectional air flow, through the housing structure in order to cool the light source. The driver electronics are configured to provide power to each of the light source and the thermal management system.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 26, 2014Publication date: December 11, 2014Inventors: Mehmet Arik, Stanton Earl Weaver, Thomas Elliot Stecher, Charles Erklin Seeley, Glenn Howard Kuenzler, Charles Franklin Wolfe, JR., Yogen Vishwas Utturkar, Rajdeep Sharma, Satish Prabhakaran, Tunc Icoz
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Publication number: 20140262150Abstract: A functional heat exchanger structure provides a hermetic seal for the power electronics. The heat exchanger includes one or more features built into the design. The features include a closed loop liquid circuit, air, or extended surfaces built-in to the design to transfer heat from the heat generating devices, spring clips snapped in built-in slots to mount heat-generating devices, preformed threaded rails to mount the printed circuit board (PCB), electrical isolation between the heat sink/cold plate and the electrical components, a sealed enclosure to provide environmental protection for the electronic components, a mounting feature to mount the sealed enclosure onto an external surface, an opening to accept a snap-in style cover, a stackable design, and an easily manifoldable configuration.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 12, 2014Publication date: September 18, 2014Applicant: Transistor Devices, Inc. d/b/a TDI PowerInventors: Tunc Icoz, John Santini, Gary Mulcahy, James Feely
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Publication number: 20140202657Abstract: An apparatus for removing heat comprises a heat sink having a cavity, and a synthetic jet stack comprising at least one synthetic jet mounted within the cavity. At least one rod and at least one engaging structure to provide a rigid positioning of the at least one synthetic jet with respect to the at least one rod. The synthetic jet comprises at least one orifice through which a fluid is ejected.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 19, 2014Publication date: July 24, 2014Applicant: General Electric CompanyInventors: Rajdeep Sharma, Stanton Earl Weaver, Charles Erklin Seeley, Mehmet Arik, Tunc Icoz, Charles Franklin Wolfe, JR., Yogen Vishwas Utturkar
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Patent number: 8695686Abstract: An apparatus for removing heat comprises a heat sink having a cavity, and a synthetic jet stack comprising at least one synthetic jet mounted within the cavity. At least one rod and at least one engaging structure to provide a rigid positioning of the at least one synthetic jet with respect to the at least one rod. The synthetic jet comprises at least one orifice through which a fluid is ejected.Type: GrantFiled: January 7, 2010Date of Patent: April 15, 2014Assignee: General Electric CompanyInventors: Rajdeep Sharma, Stanton Earl Weaver, Jr., Charles Erklin Seeley, Mehmet Arik, Tunc Icoz, Charles Franklin Wolfe, Jr., Yogen Vishwas Utturkar
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Publication number: 20130241415Abstract: Lighting systems having unique configurations are provided. For instance, the lighting system may include a light source, a thermal management system and driver electronics, each contained within a housing structure. The light source is configured to provide illumination visible through an opening in the housing structure. The thermal management system is configured to provide an air flow, such as a unidirectional air flow, through the housing structure in order to cool the light source. The driver electronics are configured to provide power to each of the light source and the thermal management system.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 6, 2013Publication date: September 19, 2013Applicant: General Electric CompanyInventors: Mehmet Arik, Stanton Earl Weaver, Thomas Elliot Stecher, Charles Erklin Seeley, Glenn Howard Kuenzler, Charles Franklin Wolfe, JR., Yogen Vishwas Utturkar, Rajdeep Sharma, Satish Prabhakaran, Tunc Icoz
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Patent number: 8496049Abstract: A heat sink with distributed jet cooling is provided. The heat sink includes a base for thermal connection to at least one heated object, an array of fins thermally coupled to the base, and at least one multi-orifice synthetic jet or multiple single orifice jets disposed on a side of the array of fins. A heat sink with distributed and integrated jet cooling is also provided and includes a base and an array of fins. Respective ones of at least a subset of the fins comprise a synthetic jet configured to eject an ambient fluid into an ambient environment of the fins and base. Another heat sink with distributed and integrated jet cooling is provided and includes a base, an array of fins and multiple synthetic jets coupled to respective ones of the fins. The synthetic jets are provided for at least a subset of the fins.Type: GrantFiled: April 9, 2009Date of Patent: July 30, 2013Assignee: General Electric CompanyInventors: Mehmet Arik, Tunc Icoz, Juan Manuel Rivas Davila, Charles Erklin Seeley, Yogen Vishwas Utturkar, Stanton Earl Weaver, Jr.