Steven B Marshall

US Patent:

7197885, Apr 3, 2007

Filed:

Sep 30, 2004

Appl. No.:

10/954565

Inventors:

Eugene M. Kozak - Royal Oak MI, US
Steven B. Marshall - Oxford MI, US

Assignee:

Valeo Climate Control Corp - Auburn Hills MI

International Classification:

F25D 17/06

US Classification:

62 93, 62283

Abstract:

In preferred aspects of the present invention, at least one rib is provided can be molded to an internal dividing wall in the interior of a water separator in an automotive HVAC unit. In more preferred aspects, a plurality of ribs is provided that are molded to or with the wall, and, the plurality of ribs form a pattern, in a way that allows them to ‘direct’ or to ‘channel’ water from an air flow.

US Patent:

7407001, Aug 5, 2008

Filed:

Sep 30, 2004

Appl. No.:

10/954892

Inventors:

David S. Newman - Lake Orion MI, US
Richard E. Delplace - Livonia MI, US
Steven B. Marshall - Oxford MI, US

Assignee:

Valeo Climate Control Corp. - Auburn Hills MI

International Classification:

B60H 1/00
F25D 21/14

US Classification:

165202, 165 42, 165204, 62285, 62291

Abstract:

A structure to provide air flow an mixture in an HVAC unit utilizing a separate piece air deflector located within the lower housing of the HVAC unit and ribs to direct airflow, the separate piece air deflector configured to cause air deflection and airflow towards the distribution area of the unit.

US Patent:

7416138, Aug 26, 2008

Filed:

Mar 31, 2005

Appl. No.:

11/095058

Inventors:

Kenneth H Ellison - Orion MI, US
Eugene M. Kozak - Royal Oak MI, US
Steven B. Marshall - Oxford MI, US
Paul H. Carlson - Columbiaville MI, US

Assignee:

Valeo Climate Control Corp. - Auburn Hills MI

International Classification:

B60H 1/02

US Classification:

237 123R, 237 123 B, 165 41, 165 42

Abstract:

The present invention relates to distribution of conditioned air from automotive HVAC units, in particularly, distribution systems having both front and rear components. In particular, the present invention improves the temperature characteristics of the rear floor area of distribution in the cockpit, cab or passenger compartment, in a variety of temperature modes. By providing for a valving or closing off means on a rear distribution door, regulation and adjustment of the stratification and temperature of air reaching the rear, and especially, the rear floor area of the cockpit, cab or passenger compartment, is achieved by blocking or closing off a channel between the heater core area of the HVAC and the distribution system.

US Patent:

7530889, May 12, 2009

Filed:

Sep 30, 2005

Appl. No.:

11/239994

Inventors:

Steven B. Marshall - Oxford MI, US
Earl H. Buckman - Warren MI, US
Kevin B. Horne - Orion MI, US
David S. Newman - Lake Orion MI, US
Robert W. Oliver - Howell MI, US

Assignee:

Valeo Climate Control Corp. - Auburn Hills MI

International Classification:

F24F 7/00

US Classification:

454121, 454139

Abstract:

The present invention relates to arrangement of devices, and, in particular doors, in the architecture of HVAC units. Where space is a consideration, having doors that are common and/or that can be used or nested in a common operative space, reduce the need of inventory of different parts, and allow for use of smaller interior HVAC space volumes in HVAC units.

US Patent:

7563159, Jul 21, 2009

Filed:

Dec 3, 2004

Appl. No.:

11/004364

Inventors:

David Newman - Lake Orion MI, US
Richard Delplace - Livonia MI, US
Steven Marshall - Oxford MI, US

Assignee:

Valeo Climate Control Corporation - Auburn Hills MI

International Classification:

F28D 7/10
B60H 3/00

US Classification:

454156, 165156

Abstract:

A ventilating air and airflow control in a ventilating, heating or air conditioning system is provided. A structure and method to provide air flow mixture via an air mixer structure or ‘baffle’ located within a blend door are provided. The simplified HVAC unit provides a baffle/blend door assembly comprising an air mixer structure wherein the attachment means of baffle and barrel door is such that it provides for ease of assembly. The baffle/barrel door assembly provides for smaller packaging volume with the same functionality as larger HVAC units.

US Patent:

7721565, May 25, 2010

Filed:

Apr 19, 2007

Appl. No.:

11/788333

Inventors:

Brian R. Williams - Troy MI, US
Steven B. Marshall - Oxford MI, US

Assignee:

Valeo Climate Control Corp. - Auburn Hills MI

International Classification:

F25D 21/14

US Classification:

62288, 62285, 62291

Abstract:

The present invention relates to HVAC units with condensate drainage systems, for use in motorized vehicles. The present invention provides for at least two or dual condensate drain paths with no extra parts required pre-distribution of the treated air from the HVAC unit, the drainage means or channel situated to allow condensate to ‘fall back’ or, to run upstream back from the evaporator in the opposite direction to the air in the main airflow or stream which continues to run downstream from the drainage area to be conditioned by the heat exchanger.

US Patent:

20060130509, Jun 22, 2006

Filed:

Dec 22, 2004

Appl. No.:

11/021972

Inventors:

Brian Williams - Troy MI, US
Steven Marshall - Oxford MI, US

Assignee:

Valeo Climate Control Corp. - Auburn Hills MI

International Classification:

F25D 21/14

US Classification:

062290000, 062285000

Abstract:

The present invention relates to HVAC units with condensate drainage systems, for use in motorized vehicles. The present invention provides for at least two or dual condensate drain paths with no extra parts required pre-distribution of the treated air from the HVAC unit, the drainage means or channel situated to allow condensate to ‘fall back’ or, to run upstream back from the evaporator in the opposite direction to the air in the main airflow or stream which continues to run downstream from the drainage area to be conditioned by the heat exchanger.

US Patent:

20060130997, Jun 22, 2006

Filed:

Dec 22, 2004

Appl. No.:

11/021906

Inventors:

Steven Marshall - Oxford MI, US

Assignee:

Valeo Climate Control Corp. - Auburn Hills MI

International Classification:

B60H 1/00

US Classification:

165041000

Abstract:

The present invention relates to an HVAC pre-conditioning system for vehicles, and, especially, automotive vehicles in the automotive and/or truck sector, which utilizes an HVAC unit, distribution system, and a device, such as ducts, useful for pre-conditioning via heating, cooling or drying material, equipment or apparel. By providing for a preconditioning system comprising at least one rear HVAC system and at least one duct or branch off of the a rear HVAC distribution system, conditioned or conditioning air can be used to pre-condition a number of sports, utility, and other materials such as clothing or other apparel, such as ski-boots, snow boots, walking shoes, working shoes and/or boots, gloves, hats, clothes and leg and body garments (children's snow-suits and scarves) are also envisioned. Other types of equipment, such as water skiing equipment with suitable catch trays, etc., could be dried out or made more comfortable using the present invention.