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Curtis Christian Crane
Also filed as: CRANE CURTIS C · CRANE CURTIS CHRISTIAN
34 granted patents·3 pending applications·268 citations·filing 2001–2025
96Inventor score
Files withJOHNSON CONTROLS TECH CO19YORK INT CORP9Johnson Controls Tyco IP Holdings LLP3TYCO FIRE & SECURITY GMBH2CRANE CURTIS C1
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37 records- 0190US11359847B2Systems and methods for controlling a refrigeration systemJOHNSON CONTROLS TECH CO·Filed 2017·Granted Jun 14, 2022·6 cites·19 claims
- 0290US7743617B2Chiller sound reduction control system and methodYORK INT CORP·Filed 2005·Granted Jun 29, 2010·26 cites·23 claims
- 0388US7793509B2System and method for capacity control in a multiple compressor chiller systemJOHNSON CONTROLS TECH CO·Filed 2006·Granted Sep 14, 2010·23 cites·27 claims
- 0487US11774154B2Systems and methods for controlling a refrigeration systemJohnson Controls Tyco IP Holdings LLP·Filed 2022·Granted Oct 3, 2023·1 cites·19 claims
- 0587US9574805B2Motor housing temperature control systemJOHNSON CONTROLS TECH CO·Filed 2014·Granted Feb 21, 2017·6 cites·16 claims
- 0687US7353659B2System and method for controlling an economizer circuitYORK INT CORP·Filed 2005·Granted Apr 8, 2008·13 cites·30 claims
- 0785US7207183B2System and method for capacity control in a multiple compressor chiller systemYORK INT CORP·Filed 2004·Granted Apr 24, 2007·31 cites·42 claims
- 0884US8726678B2Controllers and methods for providing computerized generation and use of a three dimensional surge map for control of chillersTURNEY ROBERT D·Filed 2010·Granted May 20, 2014·6 cites·24 claims
- 0983US11499768B2Chiller suction flow limiting with input power or motor current controlJOHNSON CONTROLS TECH CO·Filed 2018·Granted Nov 15, 2022·2 cites·17 claims
- 1083US7231773B2Startup control system and method for a multiple compressor chiller systemYORK INT CORP·Filed 2004·Granted Jun 19, 2007·34 cites·26 claims
- 1182US12339047B2System and method for operation of variable geometry diffuser as check valveJohnson Controls Tyco IP Holdings LLP·Filed 2021·Granted Jun 24, 2025·1 cites·20 claims
- 1282US7193826B2Motor disconnect arrangement for a variable speed driveYORK INT CORP·Filed 2004·Granted Mar 20, 2007·34 cites·24 claims
- 1382US6941769B1Flash tank economizer refrigeration systemsYORK INT CORP·Filed 2004·Granted Sep 13, 2005·40 cites·27 claims
- 1482US2025321034A1System and method for operation of variable geometry diffuser as check valveTYCO FIRE & SECURITY GMBH·Filed 2025·Application pending·0 cites
- 1580US12429266B2Building system with automatic chiller anti-surge controlTYCO FIRE & SECURITY GMBH·Filed 2023·Granted Sep 30, 2025·0 cites·20 claims
- 1680US11635238B2Systems and methods for controlling a purge unit of a vapor compression systemJOHNSON CONTROLS TECH CO·Filed 2018·Granted Apr 25, 2023·2 cites·22 claims
- 1778US6530236B2Method and apparatus for controlling the removal of heat from the condenser in a refrigeration systemYORK INT CORP·Filed 2001·Granted Mar 11, 2003·26 cites·37 claims
- 1877US11466912B2Activation and deactivation of a purge unit of a vapor compression system based at least in part on conditions within a condenser of the vapor compression systemJOHNSON CONTROLS TECH CO·Filed 2018·Granted Oct 11, 2022·2 cites·20 claims
- 1976US11920843B2Chiller suction flow limiting with input power or motor current controlJohnson Controls Tyco IP Holdings LLP·Filed 2022·Granted Mar 5, 2024·0 cites·20 claims
- 2071US11686511B2Motor temperature control technique with temperature overrideJOHNSON CONTROLS TECH CO·Filed 2020·Granted Jun 27, 2023·0 cites·20 claims
- 2170US10564615B2Building management system with dynamic point listJOHNSON CONTROLS TECH CO·Filed 2017·Granted Feb 18, 2020·1 cites·20 claims
- 2270US8079227B2Reduced compressor capacity controlsCRANE CURTIS CHRISTIAN·Filed 2006·Granted Dec 20, 2011·5 cites·20 claims
- 2367US10782057B2Motor temperature control technique with temperature overrideJOHNSON CONTROLS TECH CO·Filed 2018·Granted Sep 22, 2020·0 cites·20 claims
- 2467US7895852B2System and method for controlling an economizer circuitYORK INT CORP·Filed 2008·Granted Mar 1, 2011·2 cites·17 claims
- 2566US11480373B2Variable speed drive control for chiller coast-throughJOHNSON CONTROLS TECH CO·Filed 2019·Granted Oct 25, 2022·0 cites·20 claims
- 2666US10458690B2Control systemJOHNSON CONTROLS TECH CO·Filed 2013·Granted Oct 29, 2019·1 cites·17 claims
- 2765US11732942B2Building system with automatic chiller anti-surge controlJOHNSON CONTROLS TECH CO·Filed 2020·Granted Aug 22, 2023·0 cites·20 claims
- 2864US7856292B2System and method for lowering a temperature of liquid exiting a heat exchanger in a vapor compression systemJOHNSON CONTROLS TECH CO·Filed 2008·Granted Dec 21, 2010·2 cites·20 claims
- 2961US8826680B2Pressure ratio unload logic for a compressorCRANE CURTIS C·Filed 2006·Granted Sep 9, 2014·3 cites·20 claims
- 3056US11378088B2Control system for centrifugal compressorSOMMER STEVEN T·Filed 2010·Granted Jul 5, 2022·1 cites·2 claims
- 3153US11073319B2Capacity control technique with motor temperature overrideJOHNSON CONTROLS TECH CO·Filed 2018·Granted Jul 27, 2021·0 cites·15 claims
- 3252US11162726B2Liquid detection systemJOHNSON CONTROLS TECH CO·Filed 2017·Granted Nov 2, 2021·0 cites·19 claims
- 3352US2007151265A1Startup control system and method for a multiple compressor chiller systemYORK INT CORP·Filed 2007·Application pending·0 cites
- 3450US10337781B2Variable speed drive control for chiller coast-throughJOHNSON CONTROLS TECH CO·Filed 2013·Granted Jul 2, 2019·0 cites·16 claims
- 3548US11340002B2Expansion device control system for heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) unitJOHNSON CONTROLS TECH CO·Filed 2018·Granted May 24, 2022·0 cites·11 claims
- 3648US2007151269A1System and method for level control in a flash tankJOHNSON CONTROLS TECH CO·Filed 2006·Application pending·0 cites
- 3746US11035600B2Capacity control for chillers having screw compressorsJOHNSON CONTROLS TECH CO·Filed 2017·Granted Jun 15, 2021·0 cites·15 claims
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