Patents by Inventor Jon Skekloff

Jon Skekloff 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: 20070279186
    Abstract: A wireless control system for a vehicle includes a controller provided in a vehicle for controlling a vehicle component in response to a first signal transmitted from a first transmitter and a transceiver provided in the vehicle for receiving a second signal from a second transmitter. The second signal differs from the first signal. The transceiver is configured to transmit a third signal to the controller in response to the second signal, the third signal emulating at least a portion of the first signal.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 22, 2007
    Publication date: December 6, 2007
    Inventors: Jon Skekloff, Garry Krouse
  • Publication number: 20050046545
    Abstract: A wireless control system for a vehicle includes a controller provided in a vehicle for controlling a vehicle component in response to a first signal transmitted from a first transmitter and a transceiver provided in the vehicle for receiving a second signal from a second transmitter. The second signal differs from the first signal. The transceiver is configured to transmit a third signal to the controller in response to the second signal, the third signal emulating at least a portion of the first signal.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 26, 2004
    Publication date: March 3, 2005
    Inventors: Jon Skekloff, Garry Krouse
  • Patent number: 6133816
    Abstract: A novel shape memory alloy electrical switch is disclosed, including both momentary and especially a latching relay. The switch/relay disclosed is particularly useful in low power control of appliances, including i.a. refrigerators. Used with a microprocessor, microcontroller, or like device to control the shape memory alloy switch/relay, an adaptive control routine may be included which facilitates an especially low-power dissipation, highly effective appliance control module, especially suitable for refrigerators. The disclosed refrigerator control module can be manufactured at low cost with high reliability.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 12, 1998
    Date of Patent: October 17, 2000
    Assignee: Robertshaw Controls Corp.
    Inventors: Gregory Barnes, Jon Skekloff, David D. Martin, Douglas Ray
  • Patent number: 6078243
    Abstract: A novel shape memory alloy electrical switch is disclosed, including both momentary and especially a latching relay. The switch/relay disclosed is particularly useful in low power control of appliances, including i.a. refrigerators. Used with a microprocessor, microcontroller, or like device to control the shape memory alloy switch/relay, an adaptive control routine may be included which facilitates an especially low-power dissipation, highly effective appliance control module, especially suitable for refrigerators. The disclosed refrigerator control module can be manufactured at low cost with high reliability.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 12, 1998
    Date of Patent: June 20, 2000
    Inventors: Gregory Barnes, Jon Skekloff, David D. Martin, Douglas Ray
  • Patent number: 6049267
    Abstract: A novel shape memory alloy electrical switch is disclosed, including both momentary and especially a latching relay. The switch/relay disclosed is particularly useful in low power control of appliances, including i.a. refrigerators. Used with a microprocessor, microcontroller, or like device to control the shape memory alloy switch/relay, an adaptive control routine may be included which facilitates an especially low-power dissipation, highly effective appliance control module, especially suitable for refrigerators. The disclosed refrigerator control module can be manufactured at low cost with high reliability.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 12, 1998
    Date of Patent: April 11, 2000
    Assignee: Robertshaw Controls Company
    Inventors: Gregory Barnes, Jon Skekloff, David D. Martin, Douglas Ray
  • Patent number: 6016096
    Abstract: A novel shape memory alloy electrical switch is disclosed, including both momentary and especially a latching relay. The switch/relay disclosed is particularly useful in low power control of appliances, including i.a. refrigerators. Used with a microprocessor, microcontroller, or like device to control the shape memory alloy switch/relay, an adaptive control routine may be included which facilitates an especially low-power dissipation, highly effective appliance control module, especially suitable for refrigerators. The disclosed refrigerator control module can be manufactured at low cost with high reliability.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 12, 1998
    Date of Patent: January 18, 2000
    Assignee: Robertshaw Controls Company
    Inventors: Gregory Barnes, Jon Skekloff, David D. Martin, Douglas Ray