Patents by Inventor Brett Allen Davis

Brett Allen Davis has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • Publication number: 20240192710
    Abstract: The present disclosure generally relates to dynamic power curve throttling. In an exemplary embodiment, a computer-implemented method for enabling dynamic throttling of an engine includes graphically displaying a graph of a linear throttle line for the engine including an idle speed in revolutions per minute (RPM) and one or more operating speeds in revolutions per minute; using a graphical user interface to alter the linear throttling line into a non-linear dynamic throttling line; and generating a table based on the non-linear dynamic throttling line, the table including dynamic throttle increments that vary based on RPM and that are usable by a controller for dynamic throttling of the engine.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 21, 2024
    Publication date: June 13, 2024
    Inventors: Brett Allen DAVIS, James Leighton STAGGS, John Edward GEERTSEMA, JR.
  • Publication number: 20240068910
    Abstract: Exemplary embodiments are disclosed of controllers (e.g., control panels, etc.) configured to be operable for detecting cavitation using torque load and/or instantaneous fuel consumption. In exemplary embodiments, a controller is configured to be operable for monitoring at least one of engine torque load and/or engine instantaneous fuel consumption for fluctuation (e.g., significant drop/downward fluctuation in average magnitude and/or erratic, noisy, fluctuating data, etc.) indicative of pump cavitation, thereby enabling the controller to be operable for alerting to indications of pump cavitation when fluctuation of the monitored engine torque load and/or engine instantaneous fuel consumption indicate pump cavitation.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 6, 2023
    Publication date: February 29, 2024
    Inventors: Brett Allen DAVIS, John Edward GEERTSEMA, JR.
  • Patent number: 11914402
    Abstract: The present disclosure generally relates to dynamic power curve throttling. In an exemplary embodiment, a computer-implemented method for enabling dynamic throttling of an engine includes graphically displaying a graph of a linear throttle line for the engine including an idle speed in revolutions per minute (RPM) and one or more operating speeds in revolutions per minute; using a graphical user interface to alter the linear throttling line into a non-linear dynamic throttling line; and generating a table based on the non-linear dynamic throttling line, the table including dynamic throttle increments that vary based on RPM and that are usable by a controller for dynamic throttling of the engine.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 15, 2021
    Date of Patent: February 27, 2024
    Assignee: Cattron North America, Inc.
    Inventors: Brett Allen Davis, James Leighton Staggs, John Edward Geertsema, Jr.
  • Publication number: 20240019816
    Abstract: Exemplary embodiments are disclosed of controllers with machine learning and systems including the same. In exemplary embodiments, a controller is configured to include or be operable for executing a machine learning process during which the controller learns normal level(s) of parameter(s) (e.g., system component(s) and/or sensor(s) parameters, etc.) to be monitored across a full operational range of a system component, which, in turn, enables the controller to compare the monitored parameter(s) to the learned normal level(s) for detection of issue(s) or problem(s) associated with the monitored parameter(s), e.g., regardless of the RPM at which the engine, machine, motor, or other system component is operating, etc.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 11, 2023
    Publication date: January 18, 2024
    Inventors: Brett Allen DAVIS, John Edward GEERTSEMA, JR., Christopher Brian PERRY
  • Publication number: 20230392602
    Abstract: Exemplary embodiments are disclosed of variable frequency drive (VFD) controllers with engine fail-over and systems including the same. In exemplary embodiments, a system includes a controller configured to be operable for controlling a VFD that drives a motor (e.g., a three-phase AC motor, etc.), which, in turn, drives (e.g., mechanically spins, etc.) a first pump. The same controller is also configured to be operable for controlling an engine (e.g., a diesel engine, etc.), which, in turn, drives (e.g., mechanically spins, etc.) a second pump. The system is configured to failover from the motor to the engine in response to a VFD communications failure.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 31, 2023
    Publication date: December 7, 2023
    Inventor: Brett Allen DAVIS
  • Patent number: 11710019
    Abstract: Techniques are disclosed for providing information describing a fault code for an object. A display device having an electronic display detects a fault occurrence event in the object. The display device determines a fault code indicative of the fault occurrence event and one or more parameters associated with the fault code. The display device generates a machine-readable code representing the fault code and the one or more parameters.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 14, 2020
    Date of Patent: July 25, 2023
    Assignee: Cattron North America, Inc.
    Inventors: Frank Hilton Norris, Brett Allen Davis, John Edward Geertsema, Jr., Christopher Brian Perry
  • Patent number: 11687752
    Abstract: Techniques are disclosed for providing information describing a fault code for an object. A display device having an electronic display detects a fault occurrence event in the object. The display device determines a fault code indicative of the fault occurrence event and one or more parameters associated with the fault code. The display device generates a machine-readable code representing the fault code and the one or more parameters.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 4, 2019
    Date of Patent: June 27, 2023
    Assignee: Cattron North America, Inc.
    Inventors: Frank Hilton Norris, Brett Allen Davis, John Edward Geertsema, Jr., Christopher Brian Perry
  • Patent number: 11677267
    Abstract: A reserve power supply system for providing a supplemental source of electrical power to a main power source. The system includes a backup battery and a switch that can be controlled to couple the backup battery to the main power source when reserve power is needed. The system also includes a sensor to detect when the backup battery should be engaged and a system control unit.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 19, 2021
    Date of Patent: June 13, 2023
    Assignee: Cattron North America, Inc.
    Inventors: Brett Allen Davis, Darwin Dowdie, Christopher Warren Fortenberry
  • Publication number: 20220357755
    Abstract: The present disclosure generally relates to dynamic power curve throttling. In an exemplary embodiment, a computer-implemented method for enabling dynamic throttling of an engine includes graphically displaying a graph of a linear throttle line for the engine including an idle speed in revolutions per minute (RPM) and one or more operating speeds in revolutions per minute; using a graphical user interface to alter the linear throttling line into a non-linear dynamic throttling line; and generating a table based on the non-linear dynamic throttling line, the table including dynamic throttle increments that vary based on RPM and that are usable by a controller for dynamic throttling of the engine.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 15, 2021
    Publication date: November 10, 2022
    Inventors: Brett Allen DAVIS, James Leighton STAGGS, John Edward GEERTSEMA, JR.
  • Publication number: 20220327185
    Abstract: The present disclosure generally relates to key fobs and menu access authorization for control panels via pairing with user devices. In exemplary embodiments, a method generally includes pairing a user device (e.g., smartphone, Bluetooth-enabled device, etc.) to a control panel (e.g., engine control panel, etc.) such that the user device is operable as or similar to a key fob for the control panel. After the initial pairing and entry of the user's menu access level PIN into the control panel, the control panel will thereafter automatically power up or wake up, pair with the user device, and grant menu access level rights based on the previously entered user's menu access level PIN when the user device is within range of the control panel and/or the user device manually connects with the control panel.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 29, 2022
    Publication date: October 13, 2022
    Inventor: Brett Allen DAVIS
  • Publication number: 20210344220
    Abstract: A reserve power supply system for providing a supplemental source of electrical power to a main power source. The system includes a backup battery and a switch that can be controlled to couple the backup battery to the main power source when reserve power is needed. The system also includes a sensor to detect when the backup battery should be engaged and a system control unit.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 19, 2021
    Publication date: November 4, 2021
    Inventors: Brett Allen DAVIS, Darwin DOWDIE, Christopher Warren FORTENBERRY
  • Patent number: 11070080
    Abstract: A reserve power supply system for providing a supplemental source of electrical power to a main power source. The system includes a backup battery and a switch that can be controlled to couple the backup battery to the main power source when reserve power is needed. The system also includes a sensor to detect when the backup battery should be engaged and a system control unit.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 3, 2020
    Date of Patent: July 20, 2021
    Assignee: Cattron North America, Inc.
    Inventors: Brett Allen Davis, Darwin Dowdie, Christopher Warren Fortenberry
  • Publication number: 20210103785
    Abstract: Techniques are disclosed for providing information describing a fault code for an object. A display device having an electronic display detects a fault occurrence event in the object. The display device determines a fault code indicative of the fault occurrence event and one or more parameters associated with the fault code. The display device generates a machine-readable code representing the fault code and the one or more parameters.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 14, 2020
    Publication date: April 8, 2021
    Inventors: Frank Hilton Norris, Brett Allen Davis, John Edward Geertsema, JR., Christopher Brian Perry
  • Publication number: 20200110974
    Abstract: Techniques are disclosed for providing information describing a fault code for an object. A display device having an electronic display detects a fault occurrence event in the object. The display device determines a fault code indicative of the fault occurrence event and one or more parameters associated with the fault code. The display device generates a machine-readable code representing the fault code and the one or more parameters.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 4, 2019
    Publication date: April 9, 2020
    Inventors: Frank Hilton NORRIS, Brett Allen DAVIS, John Edward GEERTSEMA, JR., Christopher Brian PERRY
  • Patent number: 5862393
    Abstract: A system for managing power consumption of a computer by communicating power management events to a removable device of the computer. A device removal signal is transmitted to a device controller for the removable device in response to a power management event and while the device is installed within a socket of the computer. This device removal signal can provide notice of a power state change for the device, such as the interruption of electrical power to that device. This power state change is communicated by the device controller to a device driver in response to the device removal signal. Electrical power to the device is terminated in response to the power management event. A device insertion signal is transmitted to the device controller in response to another power management event and while the device remains installed within the socket. This device insertion signal provides notice of another state change for the device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 7, 1996
    Date of Patent: January 19, 1999
    Assignee: LXE, Inc.
    Inventor: Brett Allen Davis