Patents by Inventor Gregory F. Gawron

Gregory F. Gawron 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).

  • Appliance having a user grace period for reinitiating operating when in demand response energy mode
    Patent number: 8463448
    Abstract: An energy consuming device comprises a power consuming feature/function and a controller operatively connected to the power consuming feature/function. The controller is configured to operate the device including the power consuming feature/function in one of a plurality of operating modes, including at least a normal operating mode during an associated off-peak demand period of an associated energy supplying utility and an energy savings mode during an associated peak demand period of the associated energy supplying utility. The controller is configured to provide a user a grace period during the associated peak demand period to allow the user to change the operating mode of the power consuming feature/function from the energy savings mode to another operating mode including the normal operating mode thereby allowing additional use of the power consuming feature/function during the associated peak demand period.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 22, 2009
    Date of Patent: June 11, 2013
    Assignee: General Electric Company
    Inventors: Ashley Wayne Burt, Michael F. Finch, Gregory F. Gawron, Mark Davis Johnson, Jeffrey S. Weber
  • APPLIANCE HAVING A USER GRACE PERIOD FOR REINITIATING OPERATING WHEN IN DEMAND RESPONSE ENERGY MODE
    Publication number: 20110148390
    Abstract: An energy consuming device comprises a power consuming feature/function and a controller operatively connected to the power consuming feature/function. The controller is configured to operate the device including the power consuming feature/function in one of a plurality of operating modes, including at least a normal operating mode during an associated off-peak demand period of an associated energy supplying utility and an energy savings mode during an associated peak demand period of the associated energy supplying utility. The controller is configured to provide a user a grace period during the associated peak demand period to allow the user to change the operating mode of the power consuming feature/function from the energy savings mode to another operating mode including the normal operating mode thereby allowing additional use of the power consuming feature/function during the associated peak demand period.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 22, 2009
    Publication date: June 23, 2011
    Inventors: Ashley Wayne Burt, Michael F. Finch, Gregory F. Gawron, Mark Davis Johnson, Jeffrey S. Weber
  • Control unit and method of making the same
    Patent number: 5534680
    Abstract: A temperature regulating control unit and method of making the same are provided, the unit comprising a RTD temperature sensor, a unit for applying electrical signals to the sensor, and a microcomputer for receiving digital signals from the sensor in relation to the temperature being sensed by the sensor, the unit for applying electrical signals to the sensor applying a varying voltage to the sensor.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 7, 1995
    Date of Patent: July 9, 1996
    Assignee: Robertshaw Controls Company
    Inventors: Brian J. Kadwell, Daniel L. Fowler, Gregory F. Gawron
  • Temperature control system for a cooking oven
    Patent number: 5451746
    Abstract: A temperature regulating control unit and method of making the same are provided, the unit comprising a RTD temperature sensor, a unit for applying electrical signals to the sensor, and a microcomputer for receiving digital signals from the sensor in relation to the temperature being sensed by the sensor, the unit for applying electrical signals to the sensor applying a varying voltage to the sensor.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 21, 1994
    Date of Patent: September 19, 1995
    Assignee: Robertshaw Controls Company
    Inventors: Brian J. Kadwell, Daniel L. Fowler, Gregory F. Gawron
  • Control unit and method of making the same
    Patent number: 5324918
    Abstract: A temperature regulating control unit and method of making the same are provided, the unit comprising a RTD temperature sensor, a unit for applying electrical signals to the sensor, and a microcomputer for receiving digital signals from the sensor in relation to the temperature being sensed by the sensor, the unit for applying electrical signals to the sensor applying a varying voltage to the sensor.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 1, 1992
    Date of Patent: June 28, 1994
    Assignee: Robertshaw Controls Company
    Inventors: Brian J. Kadwell, Daniel L. Fowler, Gregory F. Gawron
  • Control unit and method of making the same
    Patent number: 5126537
    Abstract: A temperature regulating control unit and method of making the same are provided, the unit comprising a RTD temperature sensor, a unit for applying electrical signals to the sensor, and a microcomputer for receiving digital signals from the sensor in relation to the temperature being sensed by the sensor, the unit for applying electrical signals to the sensor applying a varying voltage to the sensor.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 4, 1990
    Date of Patent: June 30, 1992
    Assignee: Robertshaw Controls Company
    Inventors: Brian J. Kadwell, Daniel L. Fowler, Gregory F. Gawron
  • Control unit and method of making the same
    Patent number: 4994653
    Abstract: A temperature regulating control unit and method of making the same are provided, the unit comprising a RTD temperature sensor, a unit for applying electrical signals to the sensor, and a microcomputer for receiving digital signals from the sensor in relation to the temperature being sensed by the sensor, the unit for applying electrical signals to the sensor applying a varying voltage to the sensor.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 30, 1989
    Date of Patent: February 19, 1991
    Assignee: Robertshaw Controls Company
    Inventors: Brian J. Kadwell, Daniel L. Fowler, Gregory F. Gawron
  • Control unit and method of making the same
    Patent number: 4935607
    Abstract: A temperature regulating control unit and method of making the same are provided, the unit comprising a RTD temperature sensor, a unit for applying electrical signals to the sensor, and a microcomputer for receiving digital signals from the sensor in relation to the temperature being sensed by the sensor, the unit for applying electrical signals to the sensor applying a varying voltage to the sensor.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 16, 1988
    Date of Patent: June 19, 1990
    Assignee: Robertshaw Controls Company
    Inventors: Brian J. Kadwell, Daniel L. Fowler, Gregory F. Gawron
  • Method of operating a control unit
    Patent number: 4899034
    Abstract: A temperature regulating control unit and method of making the same are provided, the unit comprising a RTD temperature sensor, a unit for applying electrical signals to the sensor, and a microcomputer for receiving digital signals from the sensor in relation to the temperature being sensed by the sensor, the unit for applying electrical signals to the sensor applying a varying voltage to the sensor.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 18, 1988
    Date of Patent: February 6, 1990
    Assignee: Robertshaw Controls Company
    Inventors: Brian J. Kadwell, Daniel L. Fowler, Gregory F. Gawron
  • Control unit and method of making the same
    Patent number: 4829161
    Abstract: A temperature regulating control unit and method of making the same are provided, the unit comprising a RTD temperature sensor, a unit for applying electrical signals to the sensor, and a microcomputer for receiving digital signals from the sensor in relation to the temperature being sensed by the sensor, the unit for applying electrical signals to the sensor applying a varying voltage to the sensor.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 26, 1988
    Date of Patent: May 9, 1989
    Assignee: Robertshaw Controls Company
    Inventors: Brian J. Kadwell, Daniel L. Fowler, Gregory F. Gawron
  • Control unit and method of making the same
    Patent number: 4782215
    Abstract: A temperature regulating control unit and method of making the same are provided, the unit comprising a RTD temperature sensor, a unit for applying electrical signals to the sensor, and a microcomputer for receiving digital signals from the sensor in relation to the temperature being sensed by the sensor, the unit for applying electrical signals to the sensor applying a varying voltage to the sensor.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 10, 1986
    Date of Patent: November 1, 1988
    Assignee: Robertshaw Controls Company
    Inventors: Brian J. Kadwell, Daniel L. Fowler, Gregory F. Gawron