Patents by Inventor William W. Bowman

William W. Bowman 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: 4607789
    Abstract: An air conditioning control system has inputs for room temperature and air velocity voltage signals. Both signals are scaled and compared to determine which signal is larger, and the magnitude of the difference. The control circuit drives a variable speed damper motor in a direction determined by the greater of the two scaled input signals. The motor is driven at a rate proportional to the magnitude of the difference between the two signals. Means for setting the maximum and minimum open damper positions are provided within the control circuit.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 9, 1983
    Date of Patent: August 26, 1986
    Assignee: Hoffman Controls Corporation
    Inventor: William W. Bowman
  • Patent number: 4422571
    Abstract: An air conditioning control system has inputs for room temperature and air velocity voltage signals. Both signals are scaled and compared to determine which signal is larger, and the magnitude of the difference. The control circuit drives a variable speed damper motor in a direction determined by the greater of the two scaled input signals. The motor is driven at a rate proportional to the magnitude of the difference between the two signals. Means for setting the maximum and minimum open damper positions are provided within the control circuit.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 22, 1981
    Date of Patent: December 27, 1983
    Assignee: Hoffman Controls Corp.
    Inventor: William W. Bowman
  • Patent number: 4413514
    Abstract: A velocity sensor enclosed within a venturi housing is disposed in a moving fluid stream. A self-heated, negative coefficient thermistor is supported in the interior of the housing to sense changes in velocity of the stream. A positive coefficient thermistor is supported on the exterior of the housing and compensated for fluctuations in the ambient air temperature. The negative coefficient thermistor is operated at a temperature substantially above ambient. An automatic starting circuit is provided for cold start-up and initially heats the negative coefficient thermistor to the elevated operating temperature.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 22, 1981
    Date of Patent: November 8, 1983
    Assignee: Hoffman Controls Corporation
    Inventor: William W. Bowman