Peter R Gawthrop from 6377 Walker Dr, Troy, MI 48007, age 51, Phone: 2488138756

Isbn (Books And Publications)

Metamodelling: Bond Graphs And Dynamic Systems
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Author:

Peter Gawthrop
ISBN #:

0134898249

Us Patents

Downflow Condenser
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US Patent:

6874569, Apr 5, 2005
Filed:

Dec 29, 2000
Appl. No.:

09/753298
Inventors:

Peter R. Gawthrop - Royal Oak MI, US
William Melnyk - Lathrup Village MI, US
Jan Xu - Westland MI, US
Assignee:

Visteon Global Technologies, Inc. - Van Buren Township MI
International Classification:

F28D001/06
F28F009/22
US Classification:

165110, 165132, 165174, 62509
Abstract:

Higher heat-exchange capacity and greater vapor-liquid throughflows are attained in a downflow condenser. The increased capacity is achieved by a new design in the manifold to encourage condensation and lessen entrainment of gas phase matter in subcooling flows of condensed liquid. The increased capacity is also achieved by tailoring the flowpaths for a two-phase mixture to avoid reduce liquid film buildup on tubewalls.

Adaptive Automotive Climate Control With Variable Learning Rate
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US Patent:

7246499, Jul 24, 2007
Filed:

Apr 8, 2004
Appl. No.:

10/820912
Inventors:

Chuck Pham - Canton MI, US
Peter Gawthrop - Troy MI, US
Aaron Tweadey - Farmington Hills MI, US
Assignee:

Visteon Global Technologies, Inc. - Van Buren Township MI
International Classification:

F25D 29/00
US Classification:

62161, 62162, 62244
Abstract:

An air conditioner for an automobile having a passenger compartment comprising is provided, including an air control system to control a property of air entering the passenger compartment, a manual setting member through which the property of the air is manually controlled, and a control system that automatically controls the property of the air based on a control characteristic. The control system updates the control characteristic based on an input from the manual setting member and based on a variable learning rate. The variable learning rate may be based on a time value measured between a first adjustment of the manual setting member and a second adjustment of the manual setting member and based on a magnitude of the second adjustment of the manual setting member. The property of the air entering the passenger compartment may be volumetric flow rate or temperature.

Climate Control System For Hybrid Vehicles Using Thermoelectric Devices
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US Patent:

7380586, Jun 3, 2008
Filed:

May 10, 2004
Appl. No.:

10/842109
Inventors:

Peter R. Gawthrop - Troy MI, US
Assignee:

BSST LLC - Irwindale CA
International Classification:

B60H 1/12
B60H 1/03
B60H 1/20
B60H 1/32
US Classification:

165202, 165 42, 165 43, 180 651, 180 652, 180 654, 180 658, 62 32, 62 33, 62 37, 62 361, 62244
Abstract:

The present invention provides a system for controlling the climate of a hybrid vehicle. The system includes a thermoelectric module, a heat exchanger, a pump, and a valve. The thermoelectric module includes thermoelectric elements powered by electric energy. The thermoelectric elements emit or absorb heat energy based on the polarity of the electrical energy provided. A tube containing coolant runs proximate the thermoelectric elements. To aid in the transfer of heat energy, a blower is provided to generate an air flow across the thermoelectric elements and the tube. The coolant is provided from the thermoelectric module to a heat exchanger that heats or cools the air flow provided to the cabin of the vehicle. The pump and valve are in fluid communication with the heat exchanger and thermoelectric module. The pump pressurizes the coolant flow through the tube and coolant lines.

Climate Control Method For Hybrid Vehicles Using Thermoelectric Devices
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US Patent:

7870892, Jan 18, 2011
Filed:

Jun 2, 2008
Appl. No.:

12/131853
Inventors:

Peter R. Gawthrop - Troy MI, US
Assignee:

BSST LLC - Irwindale CA
International Classification:

B60H 1/12
B60H 1/03
B60H 1/20
B60H 1/32
F25B 29/00
US Classification:

165271, 165202, 165 42, 165 43, 180 651, 180 6521, 180 658, 62 32, 62 33, 62 361, 62 37, 62244
Abstract:

The present invention provides a system for controlling the climate of a hybrid vehicle. The system includes a thermoelectric module, a heat exchanger, a pump, and a valve. The thermoelectric module includes thermoelectric elements powered by electric energy. The thermoelectric elements emit or absorb heat energy based on the polarity of the electrical energy provided. A tube containing coolant runs proximate the thermoelectric elements. To aid in the transfer of heat energy, a blower is provided to generate an air flow across the thermoelectric elements and the tube. The coolant is provided from the thermoelectric module to a heat exchanger that heats or cools the air flow provided to the cabin of the vehicle. The pump and valve are in fluid communication with the heat exchanger and thermoelectric module. The pump pressurizes the coolant flow through the tube and coolant lines.

Receiverless Air Conditioning System
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US Patent:

20030140647, Jul 31, 2003
Filed:

Jan 31, 2002
Appl. No.:

10/066290
Inventors:

Peter Gawthrop - Royal Oak MI, US
William Melnyk - Lathrup Village MI, US
International Classification:

F25B027/00
F25B001/00
US Classification:

062/323100, 062/498000
Abstract:

A condenser that includes a top manifold defining a first volume of space and a bottom manifold positioned below the top manifold and defining a second volume of space that has a magnitude that is different than the magnitude of the first volume of space. A core positioned between the top manifold and the bottom manifold, the core including a first set of condenser tubes that are in fluid communication with the top manifold and a second set of condenser tubes that are in fluid communication with the bottom manifold.

Hvac Controls For A Vehicle With Start-Stop Engine Operation
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US Patent:

20040144107, Jul 29, 2004
Filed:

Jan 27, 2003
Appl. No.:

10/351937
Inventors:

Matthew Breton - Westland MI, US
Peter Gawthrop - Royal Oak MI, US
Kanwal Bhatia - Troy MI, US
International Classification:

G01K013/00
B60H001/32
H02N002/00
H01L041/04
H01L041/08
H01L041/18
US Classification:

062/129000, 062/133000
Abstract:

A system and method for determining engine operation for a start-stop vehicle is provided. The start-stop vehicle includes an HVAC system. The engine operation control system includes an HVAC control head for indicating demand, a sensor for indicating fan speed, at least one sensor for indicating ambient air temperature, and a powertrain control module in communication with the HVAC control head and the sensors. The powertrain control module determines engine operation. The method for controlling engine operation includes the steps of determining HVAC demand, fan speed, and ambient temperature to a control module. The control module determines engine operation based on the signals from the signal generators of the HVAC demand, the fan speed, and the ambient temperature.

Climate Control System For Hybrid Vehicles Using Thermoelectric Devices
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US Patent:

20110107773, May 12, 2011
Filed:

Jan 14, 2011
Appl. No.:

13/007454
Inventors:

Peter R. Gawthrop - Troy MI, US
International Classification:

F25B 21/02
US Classification:

62 361, 62 37
Abstract:

The present invention provides a system for controlling the climate of a hybrid vehicle. The system includes a thermoelectric module, a heat exchanger, a pump, and a valve. The thermoelectric module includes thermoelectric elements powered by electric energy. The thermoelectric elements emit or absorb heat energy based on the polarity of the electrical energy provided. A tube containing coolant runs proximate the thermoelectric elements. To aid in the transfer of heat energy, a blower is provided to generate an air flow across the thermoelectric elements and the tube. The coolant is provided from the thermoelectric module to a heat exchanger that heats or cools the air flow provided to the cabin of the vehicle. The pump and valve are in fluid communication with the heat exchanger and thermoelectric module. The pump pressurizes the coolant flow through the tube and coolant lines. In a cooling mode, the valve is configured to selectively bypass the engine coolant system of the vehicle.

Climate Control System For Hybrid Vehicles Using Thermoelectric Devices
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US Patent:

20130327063, Dec 12, 2013
Filed:

Aug 13, 2013
Appl. No.:

13/966106
Inventors:

Peter R. Gawthrop - Troy MI, US
Assignee:

BSST LLC - Irwindale CA
International Classification:

B60H 1/00
F25B 21/04
US Classification:

62 33
Abstract:

The present disclosure provides a system for controlling the climate of a vehicle. The system includes a thermoelectric module and a heat exchanger. The thermoelectric module includes thermoelectric elements powered by electric energy. The thermoelectric elements emit or absorb heat energy based on the polarity of the electrical energy provided. The thermoelectric module and the heat exchanger heat or cool the air flow provided to the cabin of the vehicle.