Patents by Inventor Vinay Nanjappa
Vinay Nanjappa 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: 11959495Abstract: Embodiments of the present disclosure are directed to an interface for a fan that includes a first bracket coupled to the fan, where the fan is configured to direct a flow of air through an opening of a duct, and the opening comprises a central axis extending therethrough, a second bracket coupled to a frame surrounding the opening of the duct, where the first bracket and the second bracket are configured to surround the opening of the duct, the second bracket is configured to support the first bracket, and the second bracket is partially radially within the first bracket relative to the central axis of the opening, and a gasket disposed between the first bracket and the second bracket, where the first bracket, the second bracket, and the gasket are configured to sealingly engage with one another without mechanical securement.Type: GrantFiled: March 2, 2022Date of Patent: April 16, 2024Assignee: TYCO FIRE & SECURITY GMBHInventors: Vinay Nanjappa, Vishal S. Jagtap, Chandra S. Yelamanchili, Marcel P. Ferrere, Anil V. Bhosale, Curtis W. Caskey, Nitin C. Dabade, Prashanti S. Dhawan
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Publication number: 20230392613Abstract: A blower mounting assembly of a heating, ventilation, and/or air conditioning (HVAC) system includes a bracket assembly including a base panel, a plurality of mounting flanges extending from the base panel, and an alignment flange extending from and transverse to the base panel. The blower mounting assembly includes a first mounting aperture extending through the base panel in a first direction and includes second mounting apertures extending through the plurality of mounting flanges in a second direction transverse to the first direction. The blower mounting assembly includes a bolt configured to extend through and slidably engage with an aperture of the alignment flange and a blower mounting skid such that the bolt limits movement of the blower mounting skid relative to the bracket assembly. The aperture of the alignment flange extends through the alignment flange in a third direction transverse to the first mounting aperture and the second mounting apertures.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 5, 2023Publication date: December 7, 2023Inventors: Vinay Nanjappa, Nitin C. Dabade, Tejas S. Pujare, Snehal S. Bhandare, Vishal S. Jagtap
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Patent number: 11668325Abstract: A blower mounting assembly of a heating, ventilation, and/or air conditioning (HVAC) system includes a bracket assembly including a base panel, a plurality of mounting flanges extending from the base panel, and an alignment flange extending from and transverse to the base panel. The blower mounting assembly includes a first mounting aperture extending through the base panel in a first direction and includes second mounting apertures extending through the plurality of mounting flanges in a second direction transverse to the first direction. The blower mounting assembly includes a bolt configured to extend through and slidably engage with an aperture of the alignment flange and a blower mounting skid such that the bolt limits movement of the blower mounting skid relative to the bracket assembly. The aperture of the alignment flange extends through the alignment flange in a third direction transverse to the first mounting aperture and the second mounting apertures.Type: GrantFiled: October 8, 2019Date of Patent: June 6, 2023Assignee: Johnson Controls Tyco IP Holdings LLPInventors: Vinay Nanjappa, Nitin C. Dabade, Tejas S. Pujare, Snehal S. Bhandare, Vishal S. Jagtap
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Patent number: 11573029Abstract: Embodiments of the present disclosure are directed to collapsible hood for a heating and cooling system that includes a plurality of panels configured to couple to a housing of the heating and cooling system, wherein the plurality of panels is configured to be translated between a collapsed position and an open position, wherein the plurality of panels is substantially flush against the housing in the collapsed position to configure the heating and cooling system for transportation, and wherein the plurality of panels are configured to extend from the housing to protect openings in an air intake of the housing and to allow passage of air through the air intake in the open position.Type: GrantFiled: July 17, 2018Date of Patent: February 7, 2023Assignee: Johnson Controls Tyco IP Holdings LLPInventors: Vinay Nanjappa, Nitin C. Dabade, Prashanti S. Dhawan, Vishal S. Jagtap, Anil V. Bhosale, Marcel P. Ferrere, Curtis W. Caskey, Rajiv K. Karkhanis, Chandra S. Yelamanchili
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Publication number: 20220186748Abstract: Embodiments of the present disclosure are directed to an interface for a fan that includes a first bracket coupled to the fan, where the fan is configured to direct a flow of air through an opening of a duct, and the opening comprises a central axis extending therethrough, a second bracket coupled to a frame surrounding the opening of the duct, where the first bracket and the second bracket are configured to surround the opening of the duct, the second bracket is configured to support the first bracket, and the second bracket is partially radially within the first bracket relative to the central axis of the opening, and a gasket disposed between the first bracket and the second bracket, where the first bracket, the second bracket, and the gasket are configured to sealingly engage with one another without mechanical securement.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 2, 2022Publication date: June 16, 2022Inventors: Vinay Nanjappa, Vishal S. Jagtap, Chandra S. Yelamanchili, Marcel P. Ferrere, Anil V. Bhosale, Curtis W. Caskey, Nitin C. Dabade, Prashanti S. Dhawan
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Patent number: 11268537Abstract: Embodiments of the present disclosure are directed to an interface for a fan that includes a first bracket coupled to the fan, where the fan is configured to direct a flow of air through an opening of a duct, and the opening comprises a central axis extending therethrough, a second bracket coupled to a frame surrounding the opening of the duct, where the first bracket and the second bracket are configured to surround the opening of the duct, the second bracket is configured to support the first bracket, and the second bracket is partially radially within the first bracket relative to the central axis of the opening, and a gasket disposed between the first bracket and the second bracket, where the first bracket, the second bracket, and the gasket are configured to sealingly engage with one another without mechanical securement.Type: GrantFiled: August 27, 2018Date of Patent: March 8, 2022Assignee: Johnson Controls Technology CompanyInventors: Vinay Nanjappa, Vishal S. Jagtap, Chandra S. Yelamanchili, Marcel P. Ferrere, Anil V. Bhosale, Curtis W. Caskey, Nitin C. Dabade, Prashanti S. Dhawan
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Patent number: 11162706Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a heating, ventilation, and/or air conditioning (HVAC) system including an exhaust plenum configured to receive an exhaust air flow from a cooling load. The HVAC system also includes a condenser configured to receive an input air flow and transfer thermal energy to the input air flow. A panel is positioned directly adjacent to and between the exhaust plenum and the condenser. The panel includes a passage providing a fluid flow path directly between the exhaust plenum and the condenser. The passage is configured to discharge a portion of the exhaust air flow, and the input air flow includes the portion.Type: GrantFiled: September 19, 2018Date of Patent: November 2, 2021Assignee: Johnson Controls Technology CompanyInventors: Anil V. Bhosale, Appiya B. Suriya Prakash, Neelkanth S. Gupte, Vinay Nanjappa
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Publication number: 20210247097Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a heating, ventilation, and/or air conditioning (HVAC) system including an enclosure that is divided by a partition extending between a first panel and a second panel of the enclosure such that the partition defines an outdoor air flow path and a return air flow path through the enclosure. The partition includes an opening extending between the outdoor airflow path and the return airflow path. The HVAC system also includes an energy recovery wheel that translatably extends through the opening and is positioned within the outdoor air flow path and the return air flow path. The energy recovery wheel is disposed within the enclosure at an oblique angle relative to the outdoor air flow path and the return air flow path.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 26, 2021Publication date: August 12, 2021Inventors: Vinay Nanjappa, Marcel P. Ferrere, JR., Vishal S. Jagtap, Vijay A R, Chandra S. Yelamanchili, Curtis W. Caskey, Rajiv K. Karkhanis
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Patent number: 11085666Abstract: A collapsible roof top unit (RTU) includes a plurality of heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) components. The collapsible RTU also includes a frame disposed about the plurality of HVAC components. The frame is configured to transition between a full frame width configuration and a reduced frame width configuration. Additionally, the frame includes a plurality of retractable rails.Type: GrantFiled: June 4, 2018Date of Patent: August 10, 2021Assignee: Johnson Controls Technology CompanyInventors: Karan Garg, Gurpreet Singh, Neelkanth S. Gupte, Vinay Nanjappa
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Patent number: 10989434Abstract: A heating, ventilation, and/or air conditioning (HVAC) system includes an enclosure that is divided by a partition extending between a first panel and a second panel of the enclosure such that the partition defines an outdoor air flow path and a return air flow path through the enclosure. The partition includes an opening extending between the outdoor airflow path and the return airflow path. The HVAC system also includes an energy recovery wheel that translatably extends through the opening and is positioned within the outdoor air flow path and the return air flow path. The energy recovery wheel is disposed within the enclosure at an oblique angle relative to the outdoor air flow path and the return air flow path.Type: GrantFiled: December 27, 2018Date of Patent: April 27, 2021Assignee: Johnson Controls Technology CompanyInventors: Vinay Nanjappa, Marcel P. Ferrere, Jr., Vishal S. Jagtap, Vijay A R, Chandra S. Yelamanchili, Curtis W. Caskey, Rajiv K. Karkhanis
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Publication number: 20210071686Abstract: A blower mounting assembly of a heating, ventilation, and/or air conditioning (HVAC) system includes a bracket assembly including a base panel, a plurality of mounting flanges extending from the base panel, and an alignment flange extending from and transverse to the base panel. The blower mounting assembly includes a first mounting aperture extending through the base panel in a first direction and includes second mounting apertures extending through the plurality of mounting flanges in a second direction transverse to the first direction. The blower mounting assembly includes a bolt configured to extend through and slidably engage with an aperture of the alignment flange and a blower mounting skid such that the bolt limits movement of the blower mounting skid relative to the bracket assembly. The aperture of the alignment flange extends through the alignment flange in a third direction transverse to the first mounting aperture and the second mounting apertures.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 8, 2019Publication date: March 11, 2021Inventors: Vinay Nanjappa, Nitin C. Dabade, Tejas S. Pujare, Snehal S. Bhandare, Vishal S. Jagtap
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Patent number: 10808950Abstract: A heating, ventilating, and air conditioning (HVAC) unit includes a filter track assembly that includes a bulkhead frame, a first rail configured to support a first air filter, and a second rail configured to support a second air filter. The first rail and the second rail are coupled to the bulkhead frame, and the first rail and the second rail are disposed on opposing sides of the bulkhead frame.Type: GrantFiled: April 23, 2018Date of Patent: October 20, 2020Assignee: Johnson Controls Technology CompanyInventors: Vinay Nanjappa, Nitin C. Dabade, Vishal S. Jagtap, Prashanti S. Dhawan, Marcel P. Ferrere, Rajiv K. Karkhanis, Curtis W. Caskey
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Publication number: 20200200426Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a heating, ventilation, and/or air conditioning (HVAC) system including an enclosure that is divided by a partition extending between a first panel and a second panel of the enclosure such that the partition defines an outdoor air flow path and a return air flow path through the enclosure. The partition includes an opening extending between the outdoor airflow path and the return airflow path. The HVAC system also includes an energy recovery wheel that translatably extends through the opening and is positioned within the outdoor air flow path and the return air flow path. The energy recovery wheel is disposed within the enclosure at an oblique angle relative to the outdoor air flow path and the return air flow path.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 27, 2018Publication date: June 25, 2020Inventors: Vinay Nanjappa, Marcel P. Ferrere, JR., Vishal S. Jagtap, Vijay A R, Chandra S. Yelamanchili, Curtis W. Caskey, Rajiv K. Karkhanis
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Publication number: 20200088439Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a heating, ventilation, and/or air conditioning (HVAC) system including an exhaust plenum configured to receive an exhaust air flow from a cooling load. The HVAC system also includes a condenser configured to receive an input air flow and transfer thermal energy to the input air flow. A panel is positioned directly adjacent to and between the exhaust plenum and the condenser. The panel includes a passage providing a fluid flow path directly between the exhaust plenum and the condenser. The passage is configured to discharge a portion of the exhaust air flow, and the input air flow includes the portion.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 19, 2018Publication date: March 19, 2020Inventors: Anil V. Bhosale, Appiya B. Suriya Prakash, Neelkanth S. Gupte, Vinay Nanjappa
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Publication number: 20200040912Abstract: Embodiments of the present disclosure are directed to an interface for a fan that includes a first bracket coupled to the fan, where the fan is configured to direct a flow of air through an opening of a duct, and the opening comprises a central axis extending therethrough, a second bracket coupled to a frame surrounding the opening of the duct, where the first bracket and the second bracket are configured to surround the opening of the duct, the second bracket is configured to support the first bracket, and the second bracket is partially radially within the first bracket relative to the central axis of the opening, and a gasket disposed between the first bracket and the second bracket, where the first bracket, the second bracket, and the gasket are configured to sealingly engage with one another without mechanical securement.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 27, 2018Publication date: February 6, 2020Inventors: Vinay Nanjappa, Vishal S. Jagtap, Chandra S. Yelamanchili, Marcel P. Ferrere, Anil V. Bhosale, Curtis W. Caskey, Nitin C. Dabade, Prashanti S. Dhawan
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Publication number: 20190383514Abstract: Embodiments of the present disclosure are directed to collapsible hood for a heating and cooling system that includes a plurality of panels configured to couple to a housing of the heating and cooling system, wherein the plurality of panels is configured to be translated between a collapsed position and an open position, wherein the plurality of panels is substantially flush against the housing in the collapsed position to configure the heating and cooling system for transportation, and wherein the plurality of panels are configured to extend from the housing to protect openings in an air intake of the housing and to allow passage of air through the air intake in the open position.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 17, 2018Publication date: December 19, 2019Inventors: Vinay Nanjappa, Nitin C. Dabade, Prashanti S. Dhawan, Vishal S. Jagtap, Anil V. Bhosale, Marcel P. Ferrere, Curtis W. Caskey, Rajiv K. Karkhanis, Chandra S. Yelamanchili
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Publication number: 20190360719Abstract: A collapsible roof top unit (RTU) includes a plurality of heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) components. The collapsible RTU also includes a frame disposed about the plurality of HVAC components. The frame is configured to transition between a full frame width configuration and a reduced frame width configuration. Additionally, the frame includes a plurality of retractable rails.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 4, 2018Publication date: November 28, 2019Inventors: Karan Garg, Gurpreet Singh, Neelkanth S. Gupte, Vinay Nanjappa
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Publication number: 20190277517Abstract: A heating, ventilating, and air conditioning (HVAC) unit includes a filter track assembly that includes a bulkhead frame, a first rail configured to support a first air filter, and a second rail configured to support a second air filter. The first rail and the second rail are coupled to the bulkhead frame, and the first rail and the second rail are disposed on opposing sides of the bulkhead frame.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 23, 2018Publication date: September 12, 2019Inventors: Vinay Nanjappa, Nitin C. Dabade, Vishal S. Jagtap, Prashanti S. Dhawan, Marcel P. Ferrere, Rajiv K. Karkhanis, Curtis W. Caskey