Patents by Inventor William P. Spohn

William P. Spohn 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).

  • Patent number: 11061392
    Abstract: The smart HVAC manifold system for servicing air conditioning systems is designed to dynamically manage the data acquisition process and to measure and calculate the performance indicators and output as the load conditions and or equipment operation change taking into account variables in the installation that can impact performance. Both visually and by a very specific data set the performance of the equipment and the installation can quickly be assessed and specific problems identified along with suggestions of typical faults or problems that may need addressed by the technician. The smart HVAC manifold system provides a means of quickly and electronically handling the manual data acquisition process which would include component and or system model and serial numbers, equipment location (GPS tagging), customer name, environmental conditions that effect performance and performance measurement (weather data and elevation), and supports photo, voice and text documentation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 6, 2020
    Date of Patent: July 13, 2021
    Assignee: nClarity, LLC
    Inventors: Edward Yenni, Timothy Vielhaber, David Rodgers, John Podhradsky, James L. Bergmann, William P. Spohn, William Northrup, Robert James Bonitati
  • Publication number: 20200264597
    Abstract: The smart HVAC manifold system for servicing air conditioning systems is designed to dynamically manage the data acquisition process and to measure and calculate the performance indicators and output as the load conditions and or equipment operation change taking into account variables in the installation that can impact performance. Both visually and by a very specific data set the performance of the equipment and the installation can quickly be assessed and specific problems identified along with suggestions of typical faults or problems that may need addressed by the technician. The smart HVAC manifold system provides a means of quickly and electronically handling the manual data acquisition process which would include component and or system model and serial numbers, equipment location (GPS tagging), customer name, environmental conditions that effect performance and performance measurement (weather data and elevation), and supports photo, voice and text documentation.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 6, 2020
    Publication date: August 20, 2020
    Inventors: Edward Yenni, Timothy Vielhaber, David Rodgers, John Podhradsky, James L. Bergmann, William P. Spohn, William Northrup, Robert James Bonitati
  • Patent number: 10663959
    Abstract: The smart HVAC manifold system for servicing air conditioning systems is designed to dynamically manage the data acquisition process and to measure and calculate the performance indicators and output as the load conditions and or equipment operation change taking into account variables in the installation that can impact performance. Both visually and by a very specific data set the performance of the equipment and the installation can quickly be assessed and specific problems identified along with suggestions of typical faults or problems that may need addressed by the technician. The smart HVAC manifold system provides a means of quickly and electronically handling the manual data acquisition process which would include component and or system model and serial numbers, equipment location (GPS tagging), customer name, environmental conditions that effect performance and performance measurement (weather data and elevation), and supports photo, voice and text documentation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 10, 2017
    Date of Patent: May 26, 2020
    Assignee: STRIDE TOOL, INC.
    Inventors: Edward Yenni, Timothy Vielhaber, David Rodgers, John Podhradsky, James L. Bergmann, William P. Spohn, William Northrup, Robert James Bonitati
  • Patent number: 10452061
    Abstract: The smart HVAC manifold system for servicing air conditioning systems is designed to dynamically manage the data acquisition process and to measure and calculate the performance indicators and output as the load conditions and or equipment operation change taking into account variables in the installation that can impact performance. Both visually and by a very specific data set the performance of the equipment and the installation can quickly be assessed and specific problems identified along with suggestions of typical faults or problems that may need addressed by the technician. The smart HVAC manifold system provides a means of quickly and electronically handling the manual data acquisition process which would include component and or system model and serial numbers, equipment location (GPS tagging), customer name, environmental conditions that effect performance and performance measurement (weather data and elevation), and supports photo, voice and text documentation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 21, 2014
    Date of Patent: October 22, 2019
    Assignee: NORTH PARK INNOVATIONS GROUP, INC.
    Inventors: Edward Yenni, Timothy Vielhaber, David Rodgers, John Podhradsky, James L. Bergmann, William P. Spohn, William Northrup, Robert James Bonitati
  • Publication number: 20170350616
    Abstract: The smart HVAC manifold system for servicing air conditioning systems is designed to dynamically manage the data acquisition process and to measure and calculate the performance indicators and output as the load conditions and or equipment operation change taking into account variables in the installation that can impact performance. Both visually and by a very specific data set the performance of the equipment and the installation can quickly be assessed and specific problems identified along with suggestions of typical faults or problems that may need addressed by the technician. The smart HVAC manifold system provides a means of quickly and electronically handling the manual data acquisition process which would include component and or system model and serial numbers, equipment location (GPS tagging), customer name, environmental conditions that effect performance and performance measurement (weather data and elevation), and supports photo, voice and text documentation.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 10, 2017
    Publication date: December 7, 2017
    Inventors: Edward Yenni, Timothy Vielhaber, David Rodgers, John Podhradsky, James L. Bergmann, William P. Spohn, William Northrup, Robert James Bonitati
  • Publication number: 20150292985
    Abstract: A smart manifold system for monitoring the operation of an HVAC unit includes a smart manifold adapted to obtain measurement data related to the operating conditions of the HVAC unit, and a smart platform adapted to communicate wirelessly with the smart manifold and acquire the measurement data from the smart manifold. The smart platform is also adapted to ensure that measurement data is free from any user manipulation or modification, and to tag any measurement data so ensured as verified data. The smart platform is further adapted to transmit the verified data to a remote platform for at least one of storage, report generation, and the performance of analytics.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 13, 2015
    Publication date: October 15, 2015
    Inventors: Edward Yenni, Timothy Vielhaber, David Rodgers, John Podhradsky, James L. Bergmann, William P. Spohn, William Northrup, Robert James Bonitati, Rob Winings
  • Publication number: 20140262130
    Abstract: The smart HVAC manifold system for servicing air conditioning systems is designed to dynamically manage the data acquisition process and to measure and calculate the performance indicators and output as the load conditions and or equipment operation change taking into account variables in the installation that can impact performance. Both visually and by a very specific data set the performance of the equipment and the installation can quickly be assessed and specific problems identified along with suggestions of typical faults or problems that may need addressed by the technician. The smart HVAC manifold system provides a means of quickly and electronically handling the manual data acquisition process which would include component and or system model and serial numbers, equipment location (GPS tagging), customer name, environmental conditions that effect performance and performance measurement (weather data and elevation), and supports photo, voice and text documentation.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 21, 2014
    Publication date: September 18, 2014
    Applicant: Stride Tool, Inc.
    Inventors: Edward Yenni, Timothy Vielhaber, David Rodgers, John Podhradsky, James L. Bergmann, William P. Spohn, William Northrup, Robert James Bonitati
  • Patent number: 5826577
    Abstract: A breath gas analysis module for supplying a sample gas to a gas detector includes a manifold having a body defining a chamber therein. The chamber includes a main passage extending through the manifold body, an outlet passage extending into the manifold body from an outlet end at a base of the manifold body and toward the main passage and a metering orifice extending between and in fluid communication with the main passage and an interior end of the outlet passage. An inlet tube is attached to the manifold body at one end of the main passage and defines an internal passage in fluid communication with the main passage. A collection tube is attached to the manifold body at another end of the main passage and defines an internal passage in fluid communication with the main passage. A check valve is positioned within the inlet tube internal passage and is oriented to permit fluid flow into, but not back from, the main passage.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 30, 1996
    Date of Patent: October 27, 1998
    Assignee: Bacharach, Inc.
    Inventors: William J. Perroz, Jr., William P. Spohn
  • Patent number: 5060503
    Abstract: A test kit for gas detectors is disclosed, including an aerosol can containing a predetermined gas mixture of predetermined concentration and a pierceable conduit having first and second open ends, the first open end being adapted to engage an inlet opening of the gas detector. The pierceable conduit further includes a plug having an orifice therethrough for admitting small amounts of air into an interior of the conduit. The plug is located in the conduit adjacent the second open end. A hollow needle is adapted to engage an outlet valve on the aerosol can, and the needle is manipulated to pierce the conduit, delivering the predetermined gas mixture of predetermined concentration to the gas detector.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 8, 1990
    Date of Patent: October 29, 1991
    Assignee: Bacharach, Inc.
    Inventors: William P. Spohn, Richard M. Hickox
  • Patent number: 5018395
    Abstract: A gas sampling device including a chamber assembly formed of a chamber base having a chamber top mounted thereto is disclosed. A gas sensor is mounted to the chamber base in fluid communication with a gas flow passage therethrough. A motor is mounted to the lower surface of the chamber base and has a shaft extending through the chamber base. A fan is mounted onto the motor shaft within the chamber housing. An inlet flow passage extends through the chamber top above the center of the fan and an outlet flow passage extends through the chamber top above the gas flow passage. The fan and the chamber top are provided with a particular configuration to provide for efficient and smooth flows of gas through the housing and to the sensor.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 8, 1990
    Date of Patent: May 28, 1991
    Assignee: Bacharach, Inc.
    Inventors: Richard M. Hickox, William P. Spohn, David J. D'Amico