Daniel J Reich

US Patent:

6782294, Aug 24, 2004

Filed:

Feb 19, 2003

Appl. No.:

10/368829

Inventors:

Daniel Reich - Tucson AZ
Boris Kaplinsky - Sierra Madre CA
Vladi Reich - Tucson AZ
Yury Stolyarov - Moscow, RU

Assignee:

Arecont Intellectual Property Holdings, LLC - Tucson AZ

International Classification:

G05B 1101

US Classification:

700 19, 700 2, 700 3, 700 20, 700 83, 709217, 709218, 709202, 709203

Abstract:

In an Internet Based Distributed Control System, communication between one or more Clients and one or more controllers is managed by an Internet Hub. A small, inexpensive Web Server reduces the hardware and software resources required to remotely manage controllers through the Internet. One or more Internet Hubs maintain control of the human-machine interface of the systems controllers, increasing security and reducing system cost. Controllers only accept data packets from authorized Internet Hubs and send regular status update information to those Hubs. If alarms are generated, the system is capable of generating and transmitting human readable messages or alarms via e-mail, fax, SMS, or telephone. Controllers are grouped into Local Control Systems in either Peer-to-Peer networks or Master-Slave configurations.

US Patent:

7711515, May 4, 2010

Filed:

Oct 16, 2007

Appl. No.:

11/872756

Inventors:

Michael P. Burdett - Tucson AZ, US
Daniel Reich - Tucson AZ, US
Stolyarov Yury Sergeyevich - Reutov, RU

Assignee:

Current Energy Controls, LP - Tucson AZ

International Classification:

G01K 17/00
G08B 17/00

US Classification:

702136, 340584

Abstract:

In accordance with the present invention, a method for automated parameter measurement includes strategically positioning an identifier tag at a location proximate a first object. The identifier tag stores location-specific information associated with the first object. A sensor in communications with the identifier tag receives the location-specific information from the identifier tag. Additionally, the sensor is used to collect quantitative data associated with a first parameter from the first object. The location-specific information received from the first identifier tag is used to process the quantitative data.

US Patent:

7832217, Nov 16, 2010

Filed:

May 7, 2009

Appl. No.:

12/387776

Inventors:

Daniel Reich - Tucson AZ, US
Michael Burdett - Tucson AZ, US
Vladimir Reich - Tucson AZ, US

International Classification:

F25D 3/02

US Classification:

62 59, 62139

Abstract:

A control system measures the pressure/temperature of the refrigerant within a Thermal Energy Module having a heat exchanger and calculates the thickness of ice within the Thermal Energy Module. A controller calculates an integral starting from the moment when ice accumulation begins: I(t)=∫Tr(τ)*dτ where Tr is the refrigerant saturation temperature changing with time t. The thickness of the ice on one side of the heat exchanger can be calculated using the following formula: X=√(2*I*K*Ui/ρi/ci) where Ui is the thermal conductance of ice ρi is the density of the ice Ci is the latent heat of the ice K is a correction coefficient associated with the type of the heat exchanger.

US Patent:

7905110, Mar 15, 2011

Filed:

Apr 2, 2009

Appl. No.:

12/384365

Inventors:

Daniel Reich - Tucson AZ, US
Michael Burdett - Tucson AZ, US
Vladimir Reich - Tucson AZ, US

International Classification:

F25D 16/00

US Classification:

62434, 62435, 62430, 165 10, 126400

Abstract:

The invention comprises a Thermal Energy Module comprising a tank adapted to hold water or other heat transfer medium (such as water), a water loop for introducing the heat transfer medium and removing the heat transfer medium, and a refrigeration loop comprising a heat exchanger further comprised of an inlet manifold, a heat transfer structure (such as a micro channel or pipe-in-plate panel) and an outlet manifold wherein the heat exchanger is adapted to transfer thermal energy between the heat transfer structure and the heat transfer medium. The Thermal energy Module may be utilized as a component of a heating and cooling system. Such a Thermal Energy Module may be used to store thermal energy during the day and return it during the evening. Additionally, such a Thermal Energy Module may be implemented as an array of such modules and such array of modules may be adapted to fit within the walls of a building or structure.

US Patent:

8136368, Mar 20, 2012

Filed:

Mar 1, 2011

Appl. No.:

13/038014

Inventors:

Daniel Reich - Tucson AZ, US
Michael Paul Burdett - Tucson AZ, US
Vladimir D. Reich - Tucson AZ, US

International Classification:

F25D 17/02

US Classification:

62434, 62 59, 62 66, 62150, 62199, 62200, 62222, 62224, 62225, 62340, 62430, 62435, 165170, 165171, 165176

Abstract:

A modular evaporator which can be assembled from a number of standard modules is provided. Depending on the requirements, the modular evaporator can be assembled to meet a wide range of design cooling loads. Additionally, the modular evaporator is capable of generating and holding ice for thermal storage purposes, eliminating the need for external ice storage tanks. Furthermore, the heat transfer and thermal storage fluid for the evaporator can simply be water which considerably simplifies the system, lowers the cost, and increases the efficiency of the heat transfer loop.

US Patent:

20030216837, Nov 20, 2003

Filed:

Mar 6, 2003

Appl. No.:

10/383178

Inventors:

Daniel Reich - Tucson AZ, US
Vladi Reich - Tucson AZ, US
Boris Kaplinsky - Sierra Madre CA, US
Oleg Pavlenko - Saint-Petersburg, RU

International Classification:

G01M001/38
G05B013/00
G05B015/00
G05B021/00
G05D023/00

US Classification:

700/276000, 700/278000, 236/00100C

Abstract:

Multiple AECS sensors are attached to workstations or personal computers. A Local Area Network (“LAN”) connects the computers, and, by extension, the AECS sensors to system controllers. The system controllers direct the behavior of HVAC equipment such as variable air volume (“VAV”) boxes, fans, heaters, and air conditioners. An Energy Management Server (“EMS”) is utilized to gather information regarding current utility rates and weather forecasts. Individual users may request environmental set-points using application software residing on the computer. A composite set-point may be generated using a weighted average algorithmic calculation. Requests from disparate users may be given varying weight in determining the composite set-point.

US Patent:

20040235384, Nov 25, 2004

Filed:

May 19, 2003

Appl. No.:

10/440765

Inventors:

Daniel Reich - Tucson AZ, US
Vladi Reich - Tucson AZ, US
Boris Kaplinsky - Sierra Madre CA, US
Kiril Zuykov - Moscow rigion, RU
Aleksey Login - Tucson AZ, US

Assignee:

Arecont Intellectual Property Holdings, L.L.C.

International Classification:

H01J009/00

US Classification:

445/024000

Abstract:

In a Graphical Programming System, Users may develop algorithmic programs for Controllers or Controller Assemblies utilizes Programming Tools located on a Central Server. Users access the Central Server utilizing a Client connected by the Internet, an Intranet, or a Local Area Network (“LAN”). A programming Project resides on the Central Server but is displayed on the Client, allowing the User to modify the project from the Client. Actions are transmitted as XML, or similar, files which are processed by the Programming Tools. Multiple Users may access the Project simultaneously and a Project may be temporarily interrupted, only to be re-initiated from any Client connected to the Central Server. Additionally, the Graphical Programming System may be utilized to simulate real-world processes. Once a Project is completed, respective machine code may be transmitted to Controllers or Controller Assemblies connected to the Central Server.

US Patent:

20080274683, Nov 6, 2008

Filed:

Mar 18, 2008

Appl. No.:

12/050473

Inventors:

Michael P. Burdett - Tucson AZ, US
Daniel Reich - Tucson AZ, US

Assignee:

Current Energy Controls, LP - Tucson AZ

International Classification:

F24C 15/20

US Classification:

454 61

Abstract:

An autonomous ventilation system includes a variable-speed exhaust fan, a controller, an exhaust hood, and a spillage sensor. The exhaust fan removes air contaminants from an area. The controller is coupled to the exhaust fan and adjusts the speed of the exhaust fan. The exhaust hood is coupled to the exhaust fan and directs air contaminants to the exhaust fan. The spillage sensor is coupled to the controller, detects changes in an environmental parameter in a spillage zone adjacent to the exhaust hood, and communicates information relating to detected changes in the environmental parameter to the controller. The controller adjusts the speed of the exhaust fan in response to information relating to detected changes in the environmental parameter.