公开(公告)号：US20210364335A1

公开(公告)日：2021-11-25

申请号：US17254419

申请日：2019-09-30

Applicant: Carrier Corporation

Inventor： Marcin Piech ,  Tadeusz Pawel Witczak ,  Beata I. Wawrzyniak

IPC: G01F23/284 ,  G01F23/20 ,  G01G17/04 ,  A62C37/50 ,  A62C13/62

Abstract: In a system for measuring a fire suppressant or fire suppression propellant quantity, the system comprising: a base (102); a top plate (106) positioned to support a tank (22) of said fire suppressant or fire suppression propellant; a plurality of springs (112) positioned between the top plate and the base to support the top plate atop the base, the plurality of springs positioned to support the top plate along a range of motion between an extended condition and a retracted condition; a first magnetic member (142) mounted to the base; a second magnetic member (140) mounted to the top plate so that a spacing between the first magnetic member and the second magnetic member decreases as the top plate moves from the extended condition to the retracted condition. At least one of the first magnetic member and the second magnetic member is a permanent magnet. A magnetic field sensor (160) is positioned to detect changes in a magnetic field associated with changes in said spacing.

公开(公告)号：US20210275850A1

公开(公告)日：2021-09-09

申请号：US17254335

申请日：2019-10-02

Applicant: Carrier Corporation

Inventor： Marcin Piech ,  Cezary Jedryczka ,  Wojciech Szelag ,  Rafal Wojciechowski ,  Tadeusz Pawel Witczak

IPC: A62C37/50 ,  G01F23/72 ,  A62C35/02

Abstract: A fire suppressant storage device (20) comprises: a tank (22) having a first port (40), a second port (70), and an interior (32) for storing fire suppressant. A discharge assembly (46) is mounted to the first port and comprises a discharge valve (48) and a charge conduit (50) at least partially within the interior. The discharge conduit has an interior and an exterior. A liquid level measurement assembly (82; 200; 250; 300; 400) is mounted to the second port and comprises: a tube (100) at least partially within the tank interior and having an interior sealed relative to the surrounding tank interior and an exterior; a float (120; 220) surrounding the tube; and a member (122; 222; 252; 302) axially movable within the tube interior. One of the float and the member comprises an upper magnet (130; 230) and a lower magnet (132; 232). The other of the float and the member magnetically cooperates with the upper magnet and the lower magnet to relatively axially trap the member to the float.

公开(公告)号：US20210275846A1

公开(公告)日：2021-09-09

申请号：US17254578

申请日：2019-09-20

Applicant: Carrier Corporation

Inventor： Marcin Piech ,  Tadeusz Pawel Witczak ,  Beata I. Wawrzyniak ,  Lukasz Majchrzak ,  Dawid Milcarek ,  Cezary Jedryczka

IPC: A62C13/64 ,  G01F23/62 ,  G01F25/00 ,  A62C37/50

Abstract: A fire suppressant storage device (20) comprises: a tank (22) having a first port (40), a second port (70), and an interior (32) for storing fire suppressant. A discharge assembly (46) is mounted to the first port and comprises: a discharge valve (48); and a discharge conduit (50). The discharge conduit is at least partially within the interior and has an interior and an exterior. A liquid level measurement assembly is mounted to the second port and comprises: a tube (100) at least partially within the interior and having: an exterior and an interior sealed relative to the surrounding tank interior. A float (120) surrounds the tube and has one or more magnets (130) and having a range of motion. A plurality of magnetic field sensors (152, 154) are along a carrier (150) within the tube interior. The carrier extends from a proximal end to a distal end. The plurality of magnetic field sensors (152, 154) comprise: a first plurality of one dimensional sensors (152); and at least two three-dimensional sensors distally of the first plurality (154)

公开(公告)号：US20210208068A1

公开(公告)日：2021-07-08

申请号：US17054300

申请日：2019-05-10

Applicant: Carrier Corporation

Inventor： David L. Lincoln ,  Michael J. Birnkrant ,  Jose-Rodrigo Castillo-Garza ,  Marcin Piech ,  Catherine Thibaud ,  Michael J. Giering ,  Kishore K. Reddy ,  Vivek Venugopalan

IPC: G01N21/552 ,  G01N27/12 ,  G01N29/036 ,  G01N33/00

Abstract: An example SPR detection system includes a first prism having a first surface adjacent to a first metal layer exposed to a sample gas, and a second prism having a second surface adjacent to a second metal layer exposed to a reference gas. At least one light source is configured to provide respective beams to the first and second surfaces, where each of the beams causes SPR of a respective one of the metal layers. At least one photodetector is configured to measure a reflection property of reflections of the respective beams from the metal layers during the SPR. A controller is configured to determine whether a target gas is present in the sample gas based on a known composition of the reference gas and at least one of an electrical property of the first and second metal layers during the SPR and the reflection property of the metal layers.

公开(公告)号：US11029202B2

公开(公告)日：2021-06-08

申请号：US16933785

申请日：2020-07-20

Applicant: Carrier Corporation

Inventor： Sameh Dardona ,  Marcin Piech ,  Wayde R. Schmidt ,  Antonio M. Vincitore ,  Joseph V. Mantese ,  Rhonda R. Willigan ,  Peter R. Harris ,  Jose L. Santana

IPC: G01J1/42 ,  G01J1/02

Abstract: In accordance with at least one aspect of this disclosure, an ultraviolet radiation (UV) sensor includes a UV sensitive material and a first electrode and a second electrode connected in series through the UV sensitive material such that UV radiation can reach the UV sensitive material. The UV sensitive material can include at least one of zinc tin oxide, magnesium oxide, magnesium zinc oxide, or zinc oxide. The electrodes can be interdigitated comb electrodes.

公开(公告)号：US20190078933A1

公开(公告)日：2019-03-14

申请号：US16184715

申请日：2018-11-08

Applicant: Carrier Corporation

Inventor： Sameh Dardona ,  Marcin Piech ,  Wayde R. Schmidt ,  Antonio M. Vincitore ,  Joseph V. Mantese ,  Rhonda R. Willigan ,  Peter R. Harris ,  Jose L. Santana

IPC: G01J1/42 ,  G01J1/02

CPC classification number: G01J1/429 ,  G01J1/02

Abstract: In accordance with at least one aspect of this disclosure, an ultraviolet radiation (UV) sensor includes a UV sensitive material and a first electrode and a second electrode connected in series through the UV sensitive material such that UV radiation can reach the UV sensitive material. The UV sensitive material can include at least one of zinc tin oxide, magnesium oxide, magnesium zinc oxide, or zinc oxide. The electrodes can be interdigitated comb electrodes.

公开(公告)号：US20170033256A1

公开(公告)日：2017-02-02

申请号：US15217952

申请日：2016-07-22

Applicant: Carrier Corporation

Inventor： Rhonda R. Willigan ,  Jose L. Santana ,  Marcin Piech ,  Joseph V. Mantese

IPC: H01L31/18 ,  C09D5/32 ,  C09D5/24 ,  C01G9/00 ,  C09D1/00

CPC classification number: H01L31/1832 ,  C01G9/006 ,  C09D1/00 ,  C09D5/24 ,  C09D5/32 ,  C23C18/1216 ,  C23C18/1225 ,  C23C18/1275 ,  C23C18/1279 ,  G01J1/429 ,  H01L31/1864

Abstract: A method of making an ultraviolet sensor includes applying a metal-containing solution to a substrate using a spin coating technique to form a metal-containing coat. The metal-containing coat is baked and pyrolyzed to form a metal-containing oxide film on the substrate. The metal-containing oxide film has a cubic crystalline structure suitable for ultraviolet photodetectors in flame detection applications.

Abstract translation: 制造紫外线传感器的方法包括使用旋涂技术将含金属溶液施加到基板上以形成含金属的涂层。 含金属的涂层被烘焙和热解以在基底上形成含金属的氧化物膜。 含金属氧化物膜具有适用于火焰检测应用中的紫外线检测器的立方晶体结构。

公开(公告)号：US12298027B2

公开(公告)日：2025-05-13

申请号：US17956335

申请日：2022-09-29

Applicant: Carrier Corporation

Inventor： David L. Lincoln ,  Marcin Piech ,  Slade R. Culp ,  Joseph Anthony Vidulich ,  Rick Wolf ,  Michael J. Birnkrant ,  Michael T. Gorski ,  Kyle Aaron ,  Devis Dishnica

IPC: F24F13/00 ,  G01N15/06 ,  F24F110/64 ,  G01N15/075

Abstract: A detector assembly for a duct of a heating ventilation and air conditioning system includes an outer housing having at least one through hole formed therein, an inner sampling support receivable within a hollow interior of the outer housing, and at least one detector mounted to the inner sampling support. The at least one detector is axially aligned with the at least one through hole when the inner sampling support is installed within the hollow interior of the outer housing. The at least one detector is operable to sample air within the duct to detect a hazardous condition.

公开(公告)号：US20250003776A1

公开(公告)日：2025-01-02

申请号：US18739645

申请日：2024-06-11

Applicant: Carrier Corporation

Inventor： Sotiri Hovardas ,  Michael Birnkrant ,  Seth Hill ,  Marcin Piech

IPC: G01D11/24

Abstract: A protective shield for a sensor subassembly is disclosed. The protective shield includes a cover member and a plurality of mounting tabs. The plurality of mounting tabs extend from the cover member. Each of the plurality of mounting tabs is adapted to engage with a sensor housing of the sensor subassembly, such that the cover member is adapted to cover at least one sensor accommodated in the sensor subassembly. The provision of the cover member prevents at least one of heat, ambient particulate matter, particles or spray of liquid that may be present in the HVAC environment (such as water, oil, and refrigerant), vibration, electrical noise, and other emissions within the environment of the HVAC system from directly contacting the at least one sensor accommodated in the sensor housing.

公开(公告)号：US11986686B2

公开(公告)日：2024-05-21

申请号：US17254578

申请日：2019-09-20

Applicant: Carrier Corporation

Inventor： Marcin Piech ,  Tadeusz Pawel Witczak ,  Beata I. Wawrzyniak ,  Lukasz Majchrzak ,  Dawid Milcarek ,  Cezary Jedryczka

IPC: A62C13/64 ,  A62C37/50 ,  G01F23/62 ,  G01F23/74 ,  G01F25/20

CPC classification number: A62C13/64 ,  A62C37/50 ,  G01F23/62 ,  G01F23/74 ,  G01F25/24

Abstract: A fire suppressant storage device (20) comprises: a tank (22) having a first port (40), a second port (70), and an interior (32) for storing fire suppressant. A discharge assembly (46) is mounted to the first port and comprises: a discharge valve (48); and a discharge conduit (50). The discharge conduit is at least partially within the interior and has an interior and an exterior. A liquid level measurement assembly is mounted to the second port and comprises: a tube (100) at least partially within the interior and having: an exterior and an interior sealed relative to the surrounding tank interior. A float (120) surrounds the tube and has one or more magnets (130) and having a range of motion. A plurality of magnetic field sensors (152, 154) are along a carrier (150) within the tube interior. The carrier extends from a proximal end to a distal end. The plurality of magnetic field sensors (152, 154) comprise: a first plurality of one-dimensional sensors (152); and at least two three-dimensional sensors (154) distally of the first plurality.