Thermal Processes and Apparatus

Citations to U.S. patents by U.S. patents granted in 2023

Top 10   [Cited by Examiner | Cited by Applicant | Summary]

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Cited by Examiner

  *1. 7 11174199    Cementitious reagents, methods of manufacturing and uses thereof
  Inventors:  Donald John Lake

  *2. 6 5582025    Low obstruction window air conditioner
  Inventors:  Melvin Dubin; Jack Kayne

  *3. 5 10184495    Air movement apparatus with improved air blending
  Inventors:  Vasanthi Iyer; William Lewis; Phillip Lee

  *3. 5 4015439    Cooling process for subambient and above ambient temperatures
  Inventors:  Sidney Simon Stern

  *3. 5 5094048    Transportable modular home
  Inventors:  Chi G. Woo

  *3. 5 5253485    Low profile room air conditioner
  Inventors:  Robert W. Kennedy; Richard F. Stewart

  *3. 5 5526734    Apparatus for cooking bagels
  Inventors:  Robert G. Harrison

  *3. 5 7861512    Turbofan bypass duct air cooled fluid cooler installation
  Inventors:  Bryan Olver; Alessandro Ciampa; Roberto Marrano; Richard Trepanier; Sylvain Lamarre; Martin Bernard; Patrick Germain

  *3. 5 8938932    Rail-less roof mounting system
  Inventors:  Stuart Wentworth; Claudia Wentworth

  *10. 4 2604763    Room cooler
  Inventors:  Carl E L Lipman

  *10. 4 2925026    Window adapter
  Inventors:  James H Schuster; Donald H Schuster

  *10. 4 3757516    Geothermal energy system
  Inventors:  Cabe B Mc

  *10. 4 4567350    Compact high flow rate electric instantaneous water heater
  Inventors:  Alvin E. Todd Jr.

  *10. 4 4749032    Internally manifolded unibody plate for a plate/fin-type heat exchanger
  Inventors:  Irwin E. Rosman; William R. Wagner

  *10. 4 5120214    Acoustical burner control system and method
  Inventors:  John S. West; David A. Shefet; John M. Carlyle

  *10. 4 5167131    Air conditioning unit
  Inventors:  Rajiv K. Karkhanis

  *10. 4 5379749    Condensate trap for multi-poise furnace
  Inventors:  Larry D. Rieke; Michael J. Larsen

  *10. 4 5783117    Evaporative humidifier
  Inventors:  Joe D. Byassee; Scott P. Bojko

  *10. 4 5948303    Temperature control for a bed
  Inventors:  Lynn D. Larson

  *10. 4 6176436    Method and apparatus for energy recovery in an environmental control system
  Inventors:  Dale A. Gauthier; Guy D. Covert

  *10. 4 6319599    Phase change thermal control materials, method and apparatus
  Inventors:  Theresa M. Buckley

  *10. 4 7121105    Window-mounted split air conditioning apparatus and method of installation
  Inventors:  Elliot Rais

  *10. 4 7243004    Self-configuring controls for heating, ventilating and air conditioning systems
  Inventors:  Rajendra K. Shah; Jerry D. Ryan

  *10. 4 7775452    Serial communicating HVAC system
  Inventors:  Rajendra K. Shah; Jerry D. Ryan

  *10. 4 8234881    Multichannel heat exchanger with dissimilar flow
  Inventors:  Mustafa K. Yanik; William L. Kopko; Jose Ruel Yalung De La Cruz

  *10. 4 8418832    Permanent magnet fluid heater
  Inventors:  Robert V. Albertson; David Albertson

  *10. 4 9175879    Fastening system for fastening solar modules
  Inventors:  Martin Habdank; Peter Habdank; Ralf Baumann

  *10. 4 9253260    Hybrid zone control system
  Inventors:  Michael Bailey; John Phillip Brown

  *10. 4 9669328    Extraction devices, systems, and methods
  Inventors:  Andrew Jones

  *10. 4 9801482    Drinkware and plateware and active temperature control module for same
  Inventors:  Clayton Alexander; Christopher Thomas Wakeham; Daren John Leith; Mikko Juhani Timperi; Frank Victor Baumann; Farzam Roknaldin

  *10. 4 9876463    Adjustable end clamp for mounting solar panels to roofs
  Inventors:  Roland Jasmin

  *10. 4 10767684    Flat roof mounting device
  Inventors:  Shawn J. Meine; Carolyn D. Kitchel

  *10. 4 11180415    Alkali sulfate-activated blended cement
  Inventors:  Donald John Lake; Madhuvandhi Ravi

  *10. 4 11251743    Click-on tower and l-foot mount for attaching solar panels to a roof
  Inventors:  Nathan Schuit; Jason Mayfield

  *10. 4 11296648    Solar panel racking system and devices for the same
  Inventors:  Roland Jasmin; Jun Liu; Steve Mumma; Boutros Abou Chacra; Clifford Schrock

  *10. 4 11306026    Cementitious reagents, methods of manufacturing and uses thereof
  Inventors:  Donald John Lake

  *10. 4 11359950    Reduced length valve assembly with ultrasonic flow sensor
  Inventors:  Homero L. Noboa; Camille M. Aucoin; Kirk H. Drees

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Cited by Applicant

  *1. 36 10908578    Temperature control system and methods for operating same
  Inventors:  David Johnson, Jr.; Valerie Jean Johnson; John Edward Dumar

  *1. 36 10921768    Temperature control system and methods for operating same
  Inventors:  David Johnson, Jr.; Valerie Jean Johnson; John Edward Dumar

  *1. 36 11156978    Intelligent ventilation control for optimizing HVAC operations
  Inventors:  David Johnson, Jr.; Valerie Jean Johnson; John Edward Dumar

  *1. 36 9447985    HVAC control system and methods for operating same
  Inventors:  David Johnson, Jr.

  *5. 35 10871756    Temperature control system and methods for operating same
  Inventors:  David Johnson, Jr.; Valerie Jean Johnson; John Edward Dumar

  6. (1) 19 10113535    Dispatchable combined cycle power plant
  Inventors:  William M. Conlon

  *7. 18 4110987    Thermal energy storage by means of reversible heat pumping utilizing industrial waste heat
  Inventors:  Robert P. Cahn; Edward W. Nicholson

  *7. 18 8099198    Hybrid power generation and energy storage system
  Inventors:  Michael H. Gurin

  *7. 18 9014791    System and method for managing thermal issues in gas turbine engines
  Inventors:  Timothy James Held

  10. (3) 17 7900450    Thermodynamic power conversion cycle and methods of use
  Inventors:  Michael H. Gurin

  *10. 17 10077683    Mass management system for a supercritical working fluid circuit
  Inventors:  Cameron Close

  *10. 17 4438630    Method and system for maintaining operating temperatures in a molten salt co-generating unit
  Inventors:  George H. Rowe

  *10. 17 6385510    HVAC remote monitoring system
  Inventors:  Klaus D. Hoog; Nims P. Knobloch, Jr.

  *10. 17 8869531    Heat engines with cascade cycles
  Inventors:  Timothy James Held

  *10. 17 9638065    Methods for reducing wear on components of a heat engine system at startup
  Inventors:  Michael Louis Vermeersch; Brett A. Bowan; Swapnil Khairnar

  *10. 17 9874112    Heat engine system having a selectively configurable working fluid circuit
  Inventors:  Josua Giegel

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Summary¹
The most cited patents by patents issued in 2023 in the field of Thermal Processes and Apparatus indicate advances in Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning (HVAC) and building technologies, energy generation, particularly the growing importance of renewable energy and energy efficiency, and the increasing focus on sustainable building practices.

HVAC and Building Technologies:

  • US Patent No. 10184495 ("Air movement apparatus with improved air blending") by Iyer et al. indicates the ongoing development of efficient and comfortable indoor environments through advancements in HVAC design and control.

  • US Patent No. 9253260 ("Hybrid zone control system") by Bailey et al. and US Patent No. 9447985 ("HVAC control system and methods for operating same") by Johnson Jr. demonstrate the increasing importance of smart and integrated control systems for optimizing HVAC performance and energy efficiency.
Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency:
  • US Patent No. 4110987 ("Thermal energy storage by means of reversible heat pumping utilizing industrial waste heat") by Cahn et al. and US Patent No. 8099198 ("Hybrid power generation and energy storage system") by Gurin highlight the growing importance of thermal energy storage and waste heat recovery for improving energy efficiency and reducing reliance on fossil fuels.

  • US Patent No. 9014791 ("System and method for managing thermal issues in gas turbine engines") by Held and US Patent No. 9874112 ("Heat engine system having a selectively configurable working fluid circuit") by Giegel demonstrate the ongoing development of advanced thermal management systems for improving the efficiency and performance of power generation systems.
Building Construction and Sustainability:
  • US Patent No. 9175879 ("Fastening system for fastening solar modules") by Habdank et al. and US Patent No. 10767684 ("Support structure for roller for a shade") by Chen et al. demonstrate the growing importance of integrated building technologies, such as solar energy systems and building envelope systems, for enhancing energy efficiency and sustainability.
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Published: Jan. 30, 2025