Air Squared, Inc.

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F04C 18/02 - Rotary-piston pumps specially adapted for elastic fluids of arcuate-engagement type, i.e. with circular translatory movement of co-operating members, each member having the same number of teeth or tooth-equivalents 23
F04C 29/04 - HeatingCoolingHeat insulation 13
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F04C 23/00 - Combinations of two or more pumps, each being of rotary-piston or oscillating-piston type, specially adapted for elastic fluidsPumping installations specially adapted for elastic fluidsMulti-stage pumps specially adapted for elastic fluids 9
F04C 29/00 - Component parts, details, or accessories, of pumps or pumping installations specially adapted for elastic fluids, not provided for in groups 7
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1.

SCROLL DEVICE WITH PARALLEL PATH COOLING

      
Application Number US2024041650
Publication Number 2025/038422
Status In Force
Filing Date 2024-08-09
Publication Date 2025-02-20
Owner AIR SQUARED, INC. (USA)
Inventor
  • Wilson, John, P.D.
  • Nine, Josiah

Abstract

A scroll device includes a fixed scroll, and orbiting scroll, and a parallel path cooling circuit that receives coolant to cool the fixed scroll, the orbiting scroll, and a motor housing. The parallel path cooling circuit includes a cooling path that splits to enable cooling of two or more components in parallel to one another. The parallel path cooling circuit allows multiple components to be cooled with two discrete cooling paths that are arranged in parallel and lower a pressure drop of the coolant within the scroll device when compared to a cooling path that includes an in-series arrangement.

IPC Classes  ?

  • F01C 21/06 - HeatingCoolingHeat insulation
  • F04B 39/06 - CoolingHeatingPrevention of freezing
  • F04C 18/02 - Rotary-piston pumps specially adapted for elastic fluids of arcuate-engagement type, i.e. with circular translatory movement of co-operating members, each member having the same number of teeth or tooth-equivalents

2.

SCROLL DEVICE WITH PARALLEL PATH COOLING

      
Application Number 18799646
Status Pending
Filing Date 2024-08-09
First Publication Date 2025-02-13
Owner Air Squared, Inc. (USA)
Inventor
  • Wilson, John P.D.
  • Nine, Josiah

Abstract

A scroll device includes a fixed scroll, and orbiting scroll, and a parallel path cooling circuit that receives coolant to cool the fixed scroll, the orbiting scroll, and a motor housing. The parallel path cooling circuit includes a cooling path that splits to enable cooling of two or more components in parallel to one another. The parallel path cooling circuit allows multiple components to be cooled with two discrete cooling paths that are arranged in parallel and lower a pressure drop of the coolant within the scroll device when compared to a cooling path that includes an in-series arrangement.

IPC Classes  ?

  • F04C 29/04 - HeatingCoolingHeat insulation
  • F04C 18/02 - Rotary-piston pumps specially adapted for elastic fluids of arcuate-engagement type, i.e. with circular translatory movement of co-operating members, each member having the same number of teeth or tooth-equivalents

3.

Flexible spinning scroll coupling device

      
Application Number 18143773
Grant Number 12116998
Status In Force
Filing Date 2023-05-05
First Publication Date 2023-11-09
Grant Date 2024-10-15
Owner Air Squared, Inc. (USA)
Inventor Nicholas, Nathan D.

Abstract

A flexible coupling device for a spinning or co-rotating scroll device and associated systems and methods are provided. The coupling device may be configured to couple a first scroll and a second scroll of a co-rotating scroll device. Further, a first scroll shaft of the first scroll and a second scroll shaft of the second scroll are maintained in parallel misalignment by the coupling device. The coupling device may comprise a coupling ring and a plurality of connecting members extending from the coupling ring. Each connecting member includes a flexure arm configured to elastically move or flex between a first flexed position and a second flexed position which contributes to maintaining the parallel misalignment between the first scroll shaft and the second scroll shaft.

IPC Classes  ?

  • F04C 2/02 - Rotary-piston machines or pumps of arcuate-engagement type, i.e. with circular translatory movement of co-operating members, each member having the same number of teeth or tooth-equivalents
  • F04C 15/00 - Component parts, details or accessories of machines, pumps or pumping installations, not provided for in groups
  • F04C 18/02 - Rotary-piston pumps specially adapted for elastic fluids of arcuate-engagement type, i.e. with circular translatory movement of co-operating members, each member having the same number of teeth or tooth-equivalents
  • F04C 29/00 - Component parts, details, or accessories, of pumps or pumping installations specially adapted for elastic fluids, not provided for in groups
  • F16D 3/00 - Yielding couplings, i.e. with means permitting movement between the connected parts during the drive
  • F16D 3/12 - Yielding couplings, i.e. with means permitting movement between the connected parts during the drive adapted to specific functions specially adapted for accumulation of energy to absorb shocks or vibration
  • F16D 3/14 - Yielding couplings, i.e. with means permitting movement between the connected parts during the drive adapted to specific functions combined with a friction coupling for damping vibration or absorbing shock
  • F04C 23/00 - Combinations of two or more pumps, each being of rotary-piston or oscillating-piston type, specially adapted for elastic fluidsPumping installations specially adapted for elastic fluidsMulti-stage pumps specially adapted for elastic fluids

4.

Dual drive co-rotating spinning scroll compressor or expander

      
Application Number 17972165
Grant Number 11933299
Status In Force
Filing Date 2022-10-24
First Publication Date 2023-02-16
Grant Date 2024-03-19
Owner Air Squared, Inc. (USA)
Inventor
  • Wilson, John P. D.
  • Nicholas, Nathan D.

Abstract

A dual-drive co-rotating scroll device includes a housing; a first scroll rotatably mounted within the housing via a first cylindrical extension and a first plurality of bearings, and having a first axis of rotation; and a second scroll rotatably mounted within the housing via a second cylindrical extension and a second plurality of bearings, and having a second axis of rotation different than the first axis of rotation. At least one of the first cylindrical extension and the second cylindrical extension may comprise a plurality of permanent magnets and operate as a rotor of a first motor. An Oldham ring may be positioned between the first scroll and the second scroll and configured to maintain a relative angular position between the first scroll and the second scroll.

IPC Classes  ?

  • F04C 18/02 - Rotary-piston pumps specially adapted for elastic fluids of arcuate-engagement type, i.e. with circular translatory movement of co-operating members, each member having the same number of teeth or tooth-equivalents
  • F04C 29/00 - Component parts, details, or accessories, of pumps or pumping installations specially adapted for elastic fluids, not provided for in groups
  • F04C 29/02 - LubricationLubricant separation

5.

Liquid cooling aftercooler

      
Application Number 17967141
Grant Number 12044226
Status In Force
Filing Date 2022-10-17
First Publication Date 2023-02-09
Grant Date 2024-07-23
Owner Air Squared, Inc. (USA)
Inventor
  • Wilson, John P. D.
  • Mattice, Justin D.

Abstract

A scroll device includes a fixed scroll with a first involute and a first cooling chamber; an orbiting scroll with a second involute and a second cooling chamber, the orbiting scroll mounted to the fixed scroll via a mechanical coupling, the orbiting scroll configured to orbit relative to the fixed scroll around an orbital axis; a flexible conduit in fluid communication with the first cooling chamber and the second cooling chamber, the flexible conduit extending around the orbital axis from a first side of the scroll device to a second side of the scroll device; and an integrated aftercooler.

IPC Classes  ?

  • F04C 29/04 - HeatingCoolingHeat insulation
  • F04B 39/06 - CoolingHeatingPrevention of freezing
  • F04B 53/08 - CoolingHeatingPreventing freezing
  • F04C 18/02 - Rotary-piston pumps specially adapted for elastic fluids of arcuate-engagement type, i.e. with circular translatory movement of co-operating members, each member having the same number of teeth or tooth-equivalents
  • F04B 39/16 - FiltrationMoisture separation

6.

Scroll device with an integrated cooling loop

      
Application Number 17868609
Grant Number 11885328
Status In Force
Filing Date 2022-07-19
First Publication Date 2023-01-19
Grant Date 2024-01-30
Owner Air Squared, Inc. (USA)
Inventor
  • Nicholas, Nathan D.
  • Mesward, Joshua R.
  • Wilson, John P. D.

Abstract

A scroll device has a fixed scroll, and orbiting scroll, and at least an integrated cooling loop configured to receive coolant to cool the fixed scroll and the orbiting scroll. A flexible conduit is provided that curves radially around an orbital axis of the orbiting scroll to transfer coolant along integrated cooling loop. The integrated cooling loop separates coolant used to cool the fixed scroll and the orbiting scroll from the involutes of the scroll device providing clean operation of the scroll device. The integrated cooling loop may be defined by the flexible conduit, one or more cooling chambers, and/or one or more cooling passageways.

IPC Classes  ?

  • F04C 18/02 - Rotary-piston pumps specially adapted for elastic fluids of arcuate-engagement type, i.e. with circular translatory movement of co-operating members, each member having the same number of teeth or tooth-equivalents
  • F04C 29/04 - HeatingCoolingHeat insulation

7.

Liquid cooling of a scroll type compressor with liquid supply through the crankshaft

      
Application Number 17538999
Grant Number 11898557
Status In Force
Filing Date 2021-11-30
First Publication Date 2022-06-02
Grant Date 2024-02-13
Owner Air Squared, Inc. (USA)
Inventor
  • Nicholas, Nathan D.
  • Wilson, John P. D.
  • Shaffer, Bryce R.

Abstract

Scroll devices with cooling fluid supplied through a crankshaft are provided. The device may comprise an orbiting scroll operably connected to a fixed scroll and a crankshaft operably connected to the orbiting scroll. A first seal may be positioned about an outer surface of the crankshaft to form a seal with the outer surface. A second seal may be positioned about an outer surface of the crankshaft to form a seal with the outer surface. A first channel and a second channel extend through the crankshaft and are in fluid communication with the orbiting scroll and a fluid source and a fluid reservoir.

IPC Classes  ?

  • F04C 18/02 - Rotary-piston pumps specially adapted for elastic fluids of arcuate-engagement type, i.e. with circular translatory movement of co-operating members, each member having the same number of teeth or tooth-equivalents
  • F04C 27/00 - Sealing arrangements in rotary-piston pumps specially adapted for elastic fluids
  • F04C 29/04 - HeatingCoolingHeat insulation
  • F04C 23/00 - Combinations of two or more pumps, each being of rotary-piston or oscillating-piston type, specially adapted for elastic fluidsPumping installations specially adapted for elastic fluidsMulti-stage pumps specially adapted for elastic fluids

8.

Scroll type device having liquid cooling through idler shafts

      
Application Number 16950690
Grant Number 11692550
Status In Force
Filing Date 2020-11-17
First Publication Date 2021-03-11
Grant Date 2023-07-04
Owner Air Squared, Inc. (USA)
Inventor
  • Shaffer, Bryce R.
  • Mattice, Justin
  • Wilson, John

Abstract

A scroll device is disclosed having a housing, a motor having a shaft, an orbiting scroll connected to the shaft for moving the orbiting scroll, a fixed scroll mated to the orbiting scroll, an idler shaft for aligning the orbiting scroll and the fixed scroll, an inlet formed in the housing and/or the fixed scroll for receiving a cooling liquid, and a channel formed in the idler shaft for receiving the cooling liquid.

IPC Classes  ?

  • F03C 2/00 - Rotary-piston engines
  • F03C 4/00 - Oscillating-piston engines
  • F04C 2/00 - Rotary-piston machines or pumps
  • F04C 29/04 - HeatingCoolingHeat insulation
  • F04C 27/00 - Sealing arrangements in rotary-piston pumps specially adapted for elastic fluids
  • F04C 18/02 - Rotary-piston pumps specially adapted for elastic fluids of arcuate-engagement type, i.e. with circular translatory movement of co-operating members, each member having the same number of teeth or tooth-equivalents
  • F01C 17/06 - Arrangements for drive of co-operating members, e.g. for rotary piston and casing using cranks, universal joints, or similar elements

9.

Aftercooler for cooling compressed working fluid

      
Application Number 16912537
Grant Number 11473572
Status In Force
Filing Date 2020-06-25
First Publication Date 2020-12-31
Grant Date 2022-10-18
Owner Air Squared, Inc. (USA)
Inventor
  • Wilson, John P. D.
  • Mattice, Justin D.

Abstract

A scroll device includes a fixed scroll with a first involute and a first cooling chamber; an orbiting scroll with a second involute and a second cooling chamber, the orbiting scroll mounted to the fixed scroll via a mechanical coupling, the orbiting scroll configured to orbit relative to the fixed scroll around an orbital axis; a flexible conduit in fluid communication with the first cooling chamber and the second cooling chamber, the flexible conduit extending around the orbital axis from a first side of the scroll device to a second side of the scroll device; and an integrated aftercooler.

IPC Classes  ?

  • F04B 39/06 - CoolingHeatingPrevention of freezing
  • F04C 15/00 - Component parts, details or accessories of machines, pumps or pumping installations, not provided for in groups
  • F04C 19/00 - Rotary-piston pumps with fluid ring or the like, specially adapted for elastic fluids
  • F04C 29/04 - HeatingCoolingHeat insulation
  • F04C 18/02 - Rotary-piston pumps specially adapted for elastic fluids of arcuate-engagement type, i.e. with circular translatory movement of co-operating members, each member having the same number of teeth or tooth-equivalents
  • F04B 53/08 - CoolingHeatingPreventing freezing
  • F01C 21/06 - HeatingCoolingHeat insulation
  • F04B 39/16 - FiltrationMoisture separation

10.

Orbiting scroll device lubrication

      
Application Number 16400921
Grant Number 11530703
Status In Force
Filing Date 2019-05-01
First Publication Date 2020-01-23
Grant Date 2022-12-20
Owner Air Squared, Inc. (USA)
Inventor
  • Nicholas, Nathan D.
  • Shaffer, Bryce R.
  • Wilson, John P. D.

Abstract

A scroll device includes a fixed scroll with an idler shaft bearing, an orbiting scroll with another idler shaft bearing; and an eccentric idler shaft having first and second arms extending in opposite directions and ending at first and second ends, the first and second arms supported by the fixed scroll idler shaft bearing and the orbiting scroll idler shaft bearing, respectively. The eccentric idler shaft has a hollow core extending from the first end to the second end, with at least one channel extending through the first arm and enabling fluid communication between the hollow core and the at least one first bearing, and at least one second channel extending through the second arm and enabling fluid communication between the hollow core and the least one second bearing.

IPC Classes  ?

  • F04C 29/02 - LubricationLubricant separation
  • F04C 18/02 - Rotary-piston pumps specially adapted for elastic fluids of arcuate-engagement type, i.e. with circular translatory movement of co-operating members, each member having the same number of teeth or tooth-equivalents
  • F01C 21/04 - Lubrication
  • F01C 1/02 - Rotary-piston machines or engines of arcuate-engagement type, i.e. with circular translatory movement of co-operating members, each member having the same number of teeth or tooth-equivalents
  • F01C 19/12 - Sealing arrangements in rotary-piston machines or engines for other than working fluid
  • F04C 27/00 - Sealing arrangements in rotary-piston pumps specially adapted for elastic fluids

11.

Low cost scroll compressor or vacuum pump

      
Application Number 16275943
Grant Number 11067080
Status In Force
Filing Date 2019-02-14
First Publication Date 2020-01-23
Grant Date 2021-07-20
Owner Air Squared, Inc. (USA)
Inventor
  • Mesward, Joshua R.
  • Farnham, Scott D.

Abstract

A low cost scroll device and methods of manufacturing the same are described. The scroll device includes, for example, a drive pin hole and bearing bores machined into a scroll of the scroll device from the same side as the involute of the scroll; idler shaft assemblies with no more than one bearing in the orbiting scroll for mechanically coupling the orbiting scroll to the fixed scroll; and an epoxy coating applied using a process that requires assembly of the scroll device only once.

IPC Classes  ?

  • F01C 1/02 - Rotary-piston machines or engines of arcuate-engagement type, i.e. with circular translatory movement of co-operating members, each member having the same number of teeth or tooth-equivalents
  • F04C 18/02 - Rotary-piston pumps specially adapted for elastic fluids of arcuate-engagement type, i.e. with circular translatory movement of co-operating members, each member having the same number of teeth or tooth-equivalents
  • F04C 27/00 - Sealing arrangements in rotary-piston pumps specially adapted for elastic fluids
  • F01C 19/00 - Sealing arrangements in rotary-piston machines or engines
  • F04C 29/04 - HeatingCoolingHeat insulation
  • F01C 17/06 - Arrangements for drive of co-operating members, e.g. for rotary piston and casing using cranks, universal joints, or similar elements

12.

Liquid cooling of fixed and orbiting scroll compressor, expander or vacuum pump

      
Application Number 16213111
Grant Number 11454241
Status In Force
Filing Date 2018-12-07
First Publication Date 2019-11-07
Grant Date 2022-09-27
Owner Air Squared, Inc. (USA)
Inventor
  • Shaffer, Bryce R.
  • Nicholas, Nathan D.
  • Mattice, Justin D.
  • Wilson, John P. D.

Abstract

A scroll device has a fixed scroll, and orbiting scroll, and at least one cooling chamber configured to receive coolant to cool the fixed scroll or the orbiting scroll. A flexible conduit that curves around an orbital axis of the orbiting scroll may transfer coolant into or out of the at least one cooling chamber. The scroll device may have a motor with a motor jacket configured to receive coolant for cooling the motor. One or more involutes of the scroll device may comprise a wall coated or plated with a solid abrasion-resistant lubricant.

IPC Classes  ?

  • F04C 29/04 - HeatingCoolingHeat insulation
  • F01C 1/02 - Rotary-piston machines or engines of arcuate-engagement type, i.e. with circular translatory movement of co-operating members, each member having the same number of teeth or tooth-equivalents
  • F04C 18/02 - Rotary-piston pumps specially adapted for elastic fluids of arcuate-engagement type, i.e. with circular translatory movement of co-operating members, each member having the same number of teeth or tooth-equivalents
  • F01C 21/06 - HeatingCoolingHeat insulation

13.

LIQUID COOLING OF FIXED AND ORBITING SCROLL COMPRESSOR, EXPANDER OR VACUUM PUMP

      
Application Number US2018064427
Publication Number 2019/212598
Status In Force
Filing Date 2018-12-07
Publication Date 2019-11-07
Owner AIR SQUARED, INC. (USA)
Inventor
  • Shaffer, Bryce R.
  • Nicholas, Nathan D.
  • Mattice, Justin D.

Abstract

A scroll device has a fixed scroll, and orbiting scroll, and at least one cooling chamber configured to receive coolant to cool the fixed scroll or the orbiting scroll. A flexible conduit that curves around an orbital axis of the orbiting scroll may transfer coolant into or out of the at least one cooling chamber. The scroll device may have a motor with a motor jacket configured to receive coolant for cooling the motor. One or more involutes of the scroll device may comprise a wall coated or plated with a solid abrasion-resistant lubricant.

IPC Classes  ?

  • F04C 29/04 - HeatingCoolingHeat insulation
  • F04C 2/00 - Rotary-piston machines or pumps
  • F04C 18/02 - Rotary-piston pumps specially adapted for elastic fluids of arcuate-engagement type, i.e. with circular translatory movement of co-operating members, each member having the same number of teeth or tooth-equivalents
  • F25B 1/04 - Compression machines, plants or systems with non-reversible cycle with compressor of rotary type

14.

Multi-stage scroll vacuum pumps and related scroll devices

      
Application Number 16291984
Grant Number 11047389
Status In Force
Filing Date 2019-03-04
First Publication Date 2019-07-11
Grant Date 2021-06-29
Owner Air Squared, Inc. (USA)
Inventor
  • Shaffer, Robert W.
  • Shaffer, Bryce R.

Abstract

A multi-stage vacuum pump, expander, or compressor, that incorporates one or more stages of a fixed scroll(s) and orbiting scroll(s) that operates simultaneously. The motor drives the orbiting scroll(s) within the structure, and the various fixed and orbiting scrolls are arranged for either parallel generation of a vacuum or high pressure gas, or arranged in series for generating of a significantly high vacuum or gaseous pressure, or a combination of parallel arranged and series arranged fixed and orbiting scrolls may be embodied within the structure, operated by a single motor means, in order to attain the high efficiencies of operation as a vacuum pump, or a gaseous compressor, during its functioning. The various combinations of orbiting and fixed scrolls, when arranged as aforesaid, can be reduced in size, or miniaturized, and used in conjunction with small appliances, or even in hand-held instruments, as for example, for use in conducting mass spectrometry, or for other purposes. The actual structure of the multi-stage devices can include the fixed and orbiting scrolls adjacent the motor, or the singular motor may be located intermediate various stages of the formed vacuum pump/compressor, in its assembly.

IPC Classes  ?

  • F04C 23/00 - Combinations of two or more pumps, each being of rotary-piston or oscillating-piston type, specially adapted for elastic fluidsPumping installations specially adapted for elastic fluidsMulti-stage pumps specially adapted for elastic fluids
  • F04C 18/02 - Rotary-piston pumps specially adapted for elastic fluids of arcuate-engagement type, i.e. with circular translatory movement of co-operating members, each member having the same number of teeth or tooth-equivalents
  • F01C 1/02 - Rotary-piston machines or engines of arcuate-engagement type, i.e. with circular translatory movement of co-operating members, each member having the same number of teeth or tooth-equivalents
  • F04C 29/00 - Component parts, details, or accessories, of pumps or pumping installations specially adapted for elastic fluids, not provided for in groups
  • F04C 25/02 - Adaptations for special use of pumps for elastic fluids for producing high vacuum
  • F04C 23/02 - Pumps characterised by combination with, or adaptation to, specific driving engines or motors
  • F04C 27/00 - Sealing arrangements in rotary-piston pumps specially adapted for elastic fluids

15.

Compact energy cycle construction utilizing some combination of a scroll type expander, pump, and compressor for operating according to a rankine, an organic rankine, heat pump, or combined organic rankine and heat pump cycle

      
Application Number 15932150
Grant Number 10774690
Status In Force
Filing Date 2018-02-12
First Publication Date 2018-08-02
Grant Date 2020-09-15
Owner Air Squared, Inc. (USA)
Inventor
  • Shaffer, Robert W.
  • Shaffer, Bryce R.

Abstract

A compact energy cycle construction that utilizes a working fluid in its operation is disclosed having a compact housing of a generally cylindrical form, an orbiting scroll type expander, a central shaft which is driven by the expander, a generator having a rotor and a stator with the central shaft being mounted to the rotor for rotating the rotor relative to the stator, a pump mounted to the central shaft, an evaporator positioned between the expander and the generator and surrounding the central shaft, and the orbiting scroll type expander, the central shaft, the generator, the pump, and the evaporator being housed within the compact housing to form an integrated system operable in accordance with an energy cycle.

IPC Classes  ?

  • F01K 13/00 - General layout or general methods of operation, of complete steam engine plants
  • F04C 29/04 - HeatingCoolingHeat insulation
  • F01K 11/04 - Steam engine plants characterised by the engines being structurally combined with boilers or condensers the boilers or condensers being rotated in use
  • F01K 9/02 - Arrangements or modifications of condensate or air pumps
  • F01K 11/00 - Steam engine plants characterised by the engines being structurally combined with boilers or condensers
  • F25B 11/04 - Compression machines, plants or systems, using turbines, e.g. gas turbines as expanders centrifugal type
  • F01K 13/02 - Controlling, e.g. stopping or starting
  • F04C 29/02 - LubricationLubricant separation
  • F04C 23/00 - Combinations of two or more pumps, each being of rotary-piston or oscillating-piston type, specially adapted for elastic fluidsPumping installations specially adapted for elastic fluidsMulti-stage pumps specially adapted for elastic fluids
  • F01C 11/00 - Combinations of two or more machines or engines, each being of rotary-piston or oscillating-piston type
  • F01C 1/02 - Rotary-piston machines or engines of arcuate-engagement type, i.e. with circular translatory movement of co-operating members, each member having the same number of teeth or tooth-equivalents
  • F25B 1/04 - Compression machines, plants or systems with non-reversible cycle with compressor of rotary type
  • F04C 18/02 - Rotary-piston pumps specially adapted for elastic fluids of arcuate-engagement type, i.e. with circular translatory movement of co-operating members, each member having the same number of teeth or tooth-equivalents
  • F25B 30/02 - Heat pumps of the compression type

16.

Scroll type device having liquid cooling through idler shafts

      
Application Number 15732593
Grant Number 10865793
Status In Force
Filing Date 2017-11-30
First Publication Date 2018-06-14
Grant Date 2020-12-15
Owner Air Squared, Inc. (USA)
Inventor
  • Shaffer, Bryce R
  • Mattice, Justin
  • Wilson, John

Abstract

A scroll device is disclosed having a housing, a motor having a shaft, an orbiting scroll connected to the shaft for moving the orbiting scroll, a fixed scroll mated to the orbiting scroll, an idler shaft for aligning the orbiting scroll and the fixed scroll, an inlet formed in the housing and/or the fixed scroll for receiving a cooling liquid, and a channel formed in the idler shaft for receiving the cooling liquid.

IPC Classes  ?

  • F03C 2/00 - Rotary-piston engines
  • F03C 4/00 - Oscillating-piston engines
  • F04C 2/00 - Rotary-piston machines or pumps
  • F04C 29/04 - HeatingCoolingHeat insulation
  • F04C 27/00 - Sealing arrangements in rotary-piston pumps specially adapted for elastic fluids
  • F04C 18/02 - Rotary-piston pumps specially adapted for elastic fluids of arcuate-engagement type, i.e. with circular translatory movement of co-operating members, each member having the same number of teeth or tooth-equivalents
  • F01C 17/06 - Arrangements for drive of co-operating members, e.g. for rotary piston and casing using cranks, universal joints, or similar elements

17.

Eccentric compensating torsional drive system

      
Application Number 15373979
Grant Number 10400771
Status In Force
Filing Date 2016-12-09
First Publication Date 2018-06-14
Grant Date 2019-09-03
Owner Air Squared, Inc. (USA)
Inventor
  • Valdez, Justin Matthew
  • Jump, Kenneth Lee

Abstract

An eccentric compensating torsional drive system for reducing the rotational eccentric conflict between multiple eccentric rotational movement limits on the eccentric offset within the drive system includes a motor, a first offset distance coupling, an offset floating bearing, and a dynamic element that is driven in a first offset distance rotation by the motor, coupling, and offset floating bearing. The dynamic element is pivotally connected to a static element via a pivotal offset bearing assembly having a substantially matching offset to the first offset distance. Operationally, the offset bearing can have relative rotational movement to the coupling and dynamic element to lessen the dynamic conflict as between the first offset distance and the pivotal offset bearing assembly, as the offset bearing acts as a floating variance in rotational offset via changing a radial position to the coupling and dynamic element.

IPC Classes  ?

  • F04C 29/00 - Component parts, details, or accessories, of pumps or pumping installations specially adapted for elastic fluids, not provided for in groups
  • F16D 3/04 - Yielding couplings, i.e. with means permitting movement between the connected parts during the drive adapted to specific functions specially adapted to allow radial displacement, e.g. Oldham couplings
  • F04C 18/02 - Rotary-piston pumps specially adapted for elastic fluids of arcuate-engagement type, i.e. with circular translatory movement of co-operating members, each member having the same number of teeth or tooth-equivalents
  • F01C 17/06 - Arrangements for drive of co-operating members, e.g. for rotary piston and casing using cranks, universal joints, or similar elements
  • F16C 23/10 - Bearings, parts of which are eccentrically adjustable with respect to each other

18.

Compact energy cycle construction utilizing some combination of a scroll type expander, pump, and compressor for operating according to a rankine, an organic rankine, heat pump or combined organic rankine and heat pump cycle

      
Application Number 15731929
Grant Number 10519815
Status In Force
Filing Date 2017-08-24
First Publication Date 2017-12-21
Grant Date 2019-12-31
Owner Air Squared, Inc. (USA)
Inventor
  • Shaffer, Robert W.
  • Shaffer, Bryce R

Abstract

A compact energy cycle construction that operates as or in accordance with a Rankine, Organic Rankine, Heat Pump, or Combined Organic Rankine and Heat Pump Cycle, comprising a compact housing of a generally cylindrical form with some combination of a scroll type expander, pump, and compressor disposed therein to share a common shaft with a motor or generator and to form an integrated system, with the working fluid of the system circulating within the housing as a torus along the common shaft and toroidally within the housing as the system operates.

IPC Classes  ?

  • F01K 13/02 - Controlling, e.g. stopping or starting
  • F01K 13/00 - General layout or general methods of operation, of complete steam engine plants
  • F01K 11/04 - Steam engine plants characterised by the engines being structurally combined with boilers or condensers the boilers or condensers being rotated in use
  • F25B 3/00 - Self-contained rotary compression machines, i.e. with compressor, condenser and evaporator rotating as a single unit
  • F04C 18/02 - Rotary-piston pumps specially adapted for elastic fluids of arcuate-engagement type, i.e. with circular translatory movement of co-operating members, each member having the same number of teeth or tooth-equivalents
  • F01C 1/02 - Rotary-piston machines or engines of arcuate-engagement type, i.e. with circular translatory movement of co-operating members, each member having the same number of teeth or tooth-equivalents
  • F25B 1/04 - Compression machines, plants or systems with non-reversible cycle with compressor of rotary type
  • F01C 11/00 - Combinations of two or more machines or engines, each being of rotary-piston or oscillating-piston type
  • F04C 23/00 - Combinations of two or more pumps, each being of rotary-piston or oscillating-piston type, specially adapted for elastic fluidsPumping installations specially adapted for elastic fluidsMulti-stage pumps specially adapted for elastic fluids
  • F04C 29/02 - LubricationLubricant separation
  • F04C 29/04 - HeatingCoolingHeat insulation
  • F25B 30/02 - Heat pumps of the compression type
  • F25B 11/04 - Compression machines, plants or systems, using turbines, e.g. gas turbines as expanders centrifugal type

19.

Scroll device having a pressure plate

      
Application Number 15731324
Grant Number 10508543
Status In Force
Filing Date 2017-05-25
First Publication Date 2017-09-21
Grant Date 2019-12-17
Owner Air Squared, Inc. (USA)
Inventor Shaffer, Bryce R

Abstract

A scroll device has a housing having a fixed scroll plate and an orbiting scroll plate mounted therein on an idler shaft, the fixed scroll plate having a side having a fixed interleaved involute scroll and an outward facing side, the orbiting scroll plate having a side that has an orbiting interleaved involute scroll, an inlet port for the introduction of a working fluid into the device, and a pressure plate positioned adjacent to the outward facing side of the fixed scroll plate.

IPC Classes  ?

  • F01C 1/02 - Rotary-piston machines or engines of arcuate-engagement type, i.e. with circular translatory movement of co-operating members, each member having the same number of teeth or tooth-equivalents
  • F04C 18/02 - Rotary-piston pumps specially adapted for elastic fluids of arcuate-engagement type, i.e. with circular translatory movement of co-operating members, each member having the same number of teeth or tooth-equivalents
  • F04C 25/02 - Adaptations for special use of pumps for elastic fluids for producing high vacuum
  • F04C 29/00 - Component parts, details, or accessories, of pumps or pumping installations specially adapted for elastic fluids, not provided for in groups
  • F04C 23/00 - Combinations of two or more pumps, each being of rotary-piston or oscillating-piston type, specially adapted for elastic fluidsPumping installations specially adapted for elastic fluidsMulti-stage pumps specially adapted for elastic fluids
  • F04C 23/02 - Pumps characterised by combination with, or adaptation to, specific driving engines or motors

20.

Scroll type device incorporating spinning or co-rotating scrolls

      
Application Number 15330223
Grant Number 10683865
Status In Force
Filing Date 2016-08-26
First Publication Date 2017-02-23
Grant Date 2020-06-16
Owner Air Squared, Inc. (USA)
Inventor
  • Shaffer, Robert W
  • Shaffer, Bryce R
  • Vigil, Russell

Abstract

A co-rotating scroll is disclosed having a motor having a shaft, a drive scroll connected to the shaft for moving the drive scroll, a driven scroll connected to the drive scroll to be moved by the drive scroll, and an idler shaft for aligning the drive scroll and the driven scroll and for allowing the driven scroll to be moved by the drive scroll.

IPC Classes  ?

  • F03C 2/00 - Rotary-piston engines
  • F03C 4/00 - Oscillating-piston engines
  • F04C 18/00 - Rotary-piston pumps specially adapted for elastic fluids
  • F04C 29/00 - Component parts, details, or accessories, of pumps or pumping installations specially adapted for elastic fluids, not provided for in groups
  • F04C 18/02 - Rotary-piston pumps specially adapted for elastic fluids of arcuate-engagement type, i.e. with circular translatory movement of co-operating members, each member having the same number of teeth or tooth-equivalents
  • F04C 15/00 - Component parts, details or accessories of machines, pumps or pumping installations, not provided for in groups
  • F01C 1/02 - Rotary-piston machines or engines of arcuate-engagement type, i.e. with circular translatory movement of co-operating members, each member having the same number of teeth or tooth-equivalents
  • F01C 17/06 - Arrangements for drive of co-operating members, e.g. for rotary piston and casing using cranks, universal joints, or similar elements
  • F01C 21/00 - Component parts, details, or accessories, not provided for in groups
  • F04C 23/00 - Combinations of two or more pumps, each being of rotary-piston or oscillating-piston type, specially adapted for elastic fluidsPumping installations specially adapted for elastic fluidsMulti-stage pumps specially adapted for elastic fluids

21.

Multi stage scroll vacuum pumps and related scroll devices

      
Application Number 14999427
Grant Number 10221852
Status In Force
Filing Date 2016-05-04
First Publication Date 2016-11-10
Grant Date 2019-03-05
Owner Air Squared, Inc. (USA)
Inventor
  • Shaffer, Robert W.
  • Shaffer, Bryce R.

Abstract

A multi-stage vacuum pump, expander, or compressor, that incorporates one or more stages of a fixed scroll(s) and orbiting scroll(s) that operates simultaneously. The motor drives the orbiting scroll(s) within the structure, and the various fixed and orbiting scrolls are arranged for either parallel generation of a vacuum or high pressure gas, or arranged in series for generating of a significantly high vacuum or gaseous pressure, or a combination of parallel arranged and series arranged fixed and orbiting scrolls may be embodied within the structure, operated by a single motor means, in order to attain the high efficiencies of operation as a vacuum pump, or a gaseous compressor, during its functioning. The various combinations of orbiting and fixed scrolls, when arranged as aforesaid, can be reduced in size, or miniaturized, and used in conjunction with small appliances, or even in hand-held instruments, as for example, for use in conducting mass spectrometry, or for other purposes. The actual structure of the multi-stage devices can include the fixed and orbiting scrolls adjacent the motor, or the singular motor may be located intermediate various stages of the formed vacuum pump/compressor, in its assembly.

IPC Classes  ?

  • F04C 18/02 - Rotary-piston pumps specially adapted for elastic fluids of arcuate-engagement type, i.e. with circular translatory movement of co-operating members, each member having the same number of teeth or tooth-equivalents
  • F04C 29/00 - Component parts, details, or accessories, of pumps or pumping installations specially adapted for elastic fluids, not provided for in groups
  • F04C 23/00 - Combinations of two or more pumps, each being of rotary-piston or oscillating-piston type, specially adapted for elastic fluidsPumping installations specially adapted for elastic fluidsMulti-stage pumps specially adapted for elastic fluids
  • F04C 23/02 - Pumps characterised by combination with, or adaptation to, specific driving engines or motors
  • F04C 25/02 - Adaptations for special use of pumps for elastic fluids for producing high vacuum

22.

Compact energy cycle construction utilizing some combination of a scroll type expander, pump, and compressor for operating according to a rankine, an organic rankine, heat pump, or combined organic rankine and heat pump cycle

      
Application Number 14756594
Grant Number 09784139
Status In Force
Filing Date 2015-09-22
First Publication Date 2016-03-10
Grant Date 2017-10-10
Owner AIR SQUARED, INC. (USA)
Inventor
  • Shaffer, Robert W.
  • Shaffer, Bryce R

Abstract

A compact energy cycle construction that operates as or in accordance with a Rankine, Organic Rankine, Heat Pump, or Combined Organic Rankine and Heat Pump Cycle, comprising a compact housing of a generally cylindrical form with some combination of a scroll type expander, pump, and compressor disposed therein to share a common shaft with a motor or generator and to form an integrated system, with the working fluid of the system circulating within the housing as a torus along the common shaft and toroidally within the housing as the system operates.

IPC Classes  ?

  • F01K 11/04 - Steam engine plants characterised by the engines being structurally combined with boilers or condensers the boilers or condensers being rotated in use
  • F01K 13/02 - Controlling, e.g. stopping or starting
  • F04C 18/02 - Rotary-piston pumps specially adapted for elastic fluids of arcuate-engagement type, i.e. with circular translatory movement of co-operating members, each member having the same number of teeth or tooth-equivalents
  • F01K 13/00 - General layout or general methods of operation, of complete steam engine plants
  • F01C 1/02 - Rotary-piston machines or engines of arcuate-engagement type, i.e. with circular translatory movement of co-operating members, each member having the same number of teeth or tooth-equivalents
  • F25B 1/04 - Compression machines, plants or systems with non-reversible cycle with compressor of rotary type
  • F01C 11/00 - Combinations of two or more machines or engines, each being of rotary-piston or oscillating-piston type
  • F04C 23/00 - Combinations of two or more pumps, each being of rotary-piston or oscillating-piston type, specially adapted for elastic fluidsPumping installations specially adapted for elastic fluidsMulti-stage pumps specially adapted for elastic fluids
  • F04C 29/02 - LubricationLubricant separation
  • F04C 29/04 - HeatingCoolingHeat insulation
  • F25B 30/02 - Heat pumps of the compression type
  • F25B 11/04 - Compression machines, plants or systems, using turbines, e.g. gas turbines as expanders centrifugal type

23.

COMPACT ENERGY CYCLE CONSTRUCTION

      
Application Number US2014000076
Publication Number 2014/175928
Status In Force
Filing Date 2014-04-16
Publication Date 2014-10-30
Owner AIR SQUARED, INC. (USA)
Inventor
  • Shaffer, Robert
  • Shaffer, Bryce

Abstract

A compact energy cycle construction that operates as or in accordance with a Rankine, Organic Rankine, Heat Pump, or Combined Organic Rankine and Heat Pump Cycle, comprising a compact housing of a generally cylindrical form with some combination of a scroll type expander, pump, and compressor disposed therein to share a common shaft with a motor or generator and to form an integrated system, with the working fluid of the system circulating within the housing as a torus along the common shaft and toroidally within the housing as the system operates.

IPC Classes  ?

  • F01K 13/00 - General layout or general methods of operation, of complete steam engine plants
  • F01K 7/00 - Steam engine plants characterised by the use of specific types of enginePlants or engines characterised by their use of special steam systems, cycles or processesControl means specially adapted for such systems, cycles or processesUse of withdrawn or exhaust steam for feed-water heating

24.

Scroll type device including compressor and expander functions in a single scroll plate pair

      
Application Number 13507779
Grant Number 09074598
Status In Force
Filing Date 2012-07-30
First Publication Date 2013-02-14
Grant Date 2015-07-07
Owner
  • AIR SQUARED, INC. (USA)
  • AIR SQUARED, INC. (USA)
Inventor
  • Shaffer, Robert W.
  • Shaffer, Bryce R.

Abstract

A scroll type device for operating on a fluid provided thereto that includes, as a unit, a housing with two interleaved scroll plates that are installed within such housing and that are operably movable relative to one another in an eccentric orbit, with such scroll plates including interleaved spiral projections, spiral projections include first and second portions, which portions will operate for expansion and the other of which portion will operate for compression as the unit operates in a given normal direction of movement.

IPC Classes  ?

  • F04C 2/00 - Rotary-piston machines or pumps
  • F04C 18/02 - Rotary-piston pumps specially adapted for elastic fluids of arcuate-engagement type, i.e. with circular translatory movement of co-operating members, each member having the same number of teeth or tooth-equivalents
  • F25B 1/04 - Compression machines, plants or systems with non-reversible cycle with compressor of rotary type
  • F25B 11/02 - Compression machines, plants or systems, using turbines, e.g. gas turbines as expanders
  • F01C 1/02 - Rotary-piston machines or engines of arcuate-engagement type, i.e. with circular translatory movement of co-operating members, each member having the same number of teeth or tooth-equivalents

25.

Three stage scroll vacuum pump

      
Application Number 13066261
Grant Number 08523544
Status In Force
Filing Date 2011-04-11
First Publication Date 2011-10-20
Grant Date 2013-09-03
Owner Air Squared, Inc. (USA)
Inventor Shaffer, Robert W.

Abstract

A three stage vacuum pump has three stages of fixed scrolls and orbiting scrolls that operate simultaneously. A motor drives the second orbiting scroll within the third fixed scroll upon three equally spaced idlers. One idler then transmits rotation and torque into the second stage. The second orbiting scroll to has involutes upon both surfaces to engage the second fixed scroll inwardly and the first fixed scroll outwardly. The first fixed scroll has fins upon its back that extend into the atmosphere to transfer heat to air cool the invention. This pump also has a fan accelerating heat transfer. The pump operates the scrolls directly from a motor or from a motor and magnetic coupling so that the atmosphere does not infiltrate the pump.

IPC Classes  ?

  • F01C 1/30 - Rotary-piston machines or engines having the characteristics covered by two or more of groups , , , or having the characteristics covered by one of these groups together with some other type of movement between co-operating members
  • F03C 2/00 - Rotary-piston engines
  • F03C 4/00 - Oscillating-piston engines
  • F04C 2/00 - Rotary-piston machines or pumps

26.

Advanced scroll compressor, vacuum pump, and expander

      
Application Number 11703585
Grant Number 07942655
Status In Force
Filing Date 2007-02-06
First Publication Date 2007-08-16
Grant Date 2011-05-17
Owner Air Squared, Inc. (USA)
Inventor Shaffer, Robert W.

Abstract

Modifications of a scroll compressor provide a bellows suitable for liquid cooling and a plunger actuated seal for the scroll tips of various equipment. A bellows spans the fixed and the orbiting scrolls and hermetically seals the scroll device. Using two bellows, the present invention allows for liquid cooling of a compressor with an inlet and an outlet to exhaust heated coolant to a heat exchanger. Then the scrolls have a spiral upon a plate that ends in a tip. A seal upon the tip that abuts the fixed scroll upon a biased plunger modifies existing scroll designs to maintain the seal in contact with the fixed scroll. The modifications also provide an improved coating that seals the fixed and orbiting scrolls to each other without the use of epoxy, disassembly, and cleaning.

IPC Classes  ?

  • F01C 1/02 - Rotary-piston machines or engines of arcuate-engagement type, i.e. with circular translatory movement of co-operating members, each member having the same number of teeth or tooth-equivalents