Patents by Inventor Mark Romo
Mark Romo 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).
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Patent number: 9506180Abstract: A transmission controller for an automatic washing machine incorporates an accelerometer to provide for sophisticated out-of-balance detection. Speed sensing and water moisture sensing may optionally be also incorporated into the transmission controller, the former providing a more sophisticated out-of-balance detection and the latter permitting overflow detection.Type: GrantFiled: June 23, 2013Date of Patent: November 29, 2016Assignee: Illinois Tool Works, Inc.Inventors: Matthew C. Webster, William D. Chatelle, Mark A. Romo
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Patent number: 9457999Abstract: A pallet picking adapter (100) is adapted for use with a forklift truck (102). The pallet picking adapter (100) includes a bulkhead (130) attached to a frame of the forklift truck (102). The adapter (100) further comprises a deck system (178) having a pair of deck assemblies (180). The deck assemblies (180) can be stored with the bulkhead (130) in the vertical, upright position. For use, the deck assemblies (180) can be individually lowered so as to rest upon forks (120, 122) of the truck (102). In these operable positions, the deck assemblies (180) can be utilized to transport CooLift pallets (320, 322). When the deck assemblies (180) are in the stored, upright position, the adapter 100 can be utilized to transport conventional pallets of standards sizes.Type: GrantFiled: September 25, 2014Date of Patent: October 4, 2016Assignee: Magline, Inc.Inventors: John Belotti, Mark A. Romo, Greg Ecker, James Gage, Christopher J Guoan, Stuart J Shellenbarger
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Publication number: 20160090286Abstract: A pallet picking adapter (100) is adapted for use with a forklift truck (102). The pallet picking adapter (100) includes a bulkhead (130) attached to a frame of the forklift truck (102). The adapter (100) further comprises a deck system (178) having a pair of deck assemblies (180). The deck assemblies (180) can be stored with the bulkhead (130) in the vertical, upright position. For use, the deck assemblies (180) can be individually lowered so as to rest upon forks (120, 122) of the truck (102). In these operable positions, the deck assemblies (180) can be utilized to transport CooLift pallets (320, 322). When the deck assemblies (180) are in the stored, upright position, the adapter 100 can be utilized to transport conventional pallets of standards sizes.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 25, 2014Publication date: March 31, 2016Applicant: Magline, Inc.Inventors: John Belotti, Mark A. Romo, Greg Ecker, James Gage, Christopher J Guoan, Stuart J Shellenbarger
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Publication number: 20150191859Abstract: A transmission controller for an automatic washing machine incorporates an accelerometer to provide for sophisticated out-of-balance detection. Speed sensing and water moisture sensing may optionally be also incorporated into the transmission controller, the former providing a more sophisticated out-of-balance detection and the latter permitting overflow detection.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 23, 2013Publication date: July 9, 2015Inventors: Matthew C. Webster, William D. Chatelle, Mark A. Romo
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Patent number: 8366012Abstract: An automatic temperature control for a washing machine or the like may adopt in a first embodiment a single triac switched between a hot-water valve and cold-water valve by mechanical switch elements to provide for a range of temperature control via a microprocessor receiving a temperature command input. In a second embodiment two triacs may be used to permit a range of temperature controls to be effected by voltage signals generated by low-voltage low current switches implemented on an integrated circuit board.Type: GrantFiled: November 11, 2010Date of Patent: February 5, 2013Assignee: Illinois Tool Works Inc.Inventors: Eric K. Larson, David C. Gill, Juan J. Barrena, Mark A. Romo
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Patent number: 8178805Abstract: A shaft of a rotary switch, for example, useful as a control for an appliance, such as a washing machine, incorporates an LED at the end of the shaft and projecting light laterally from the shaft to provide an indication of the rotary position of the corresponding knob with respect to printed indicia on a console. The LED may be powered by slip rings incorporated into the rotary switch and communicating directly with line power as controlled by the limiting resistor and the shaft may include a controlled breakage feature providing LED conductors that are recessed within the shaft in the event of shaft breakage to reduce the chance of operator contact with line voltage.Type: GrantFiled: January 13, 2010Date of Patent: May 15, 2012Assignee: Illinois Tool Works Inc.Inventors: Eric K. Larson, Juan J. Barrena, James J. MacDonald, Jr., Mark A. Romo, Andy W. Tucker
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Patent number: 7946139Abstract: A water level control for a washing machine provides an integrated unit that may replace standard mechanical water level controls with a microprocessor-based circuit that may provide for more sophisticated water management in a standard washing machine using a non-microprocessor cycle timer.Type: GrantFiled: September 17, 2008Date of Patent: May 24, 2011Assignee: Illinois Tool Works Inc.Inventors: David C. Gill, Eric K. Larson, Juan J. Barrena, Mark A. Romo
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Publication number: 20110049251Abstract: An automatic temperature control for a washing machine or the like may adopt in a first embodiment a single triac switched between a hot-water valve and cold-water valve by mechanical switch elements to provide for a range of temperature control via a microprocessor receiving a temperature command input. In a second embodiment two triacs may be used to permit a range of temperature controls to be effected by voltage signals generated by low-voltage low current switches implemented on an integrated circuit board.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 11, 2010Publication date: March 3, 2011Inventors: Erik K. Larson, David C. Gill, Juan J. Barrena, Mark A. Romo
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Patent number: 7886982Abstract: An automatic temperature control for a washing machine or the like may adopt in a first embodiment a single triac switched between a hot-water valve and cold-water valve by mechanical switch elements to provide for a range of temperature control via a microprocessor receiving a temperature command input. In a second embodiment two triacs may be used to permit a range of temperature controls to be effected by voltage signals generated by low-voltage low current switches implemented on an integrated circuit board.Type: GrantFiled: June 16, 2008Date of Patent: February 15, 2011Assignee: Illimois Tool Works, Inc.Inventors: Eric K. Larson, David C. Gill, Juan J. Barrena, Mark A. Romo
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Publication number: 20100181174Abstract: A shaft of a rotary switch, for example, useful as a control for an appliance, such as a washing machine, incorporates an LED at the end of the shaft and projecting light laterally from the shaft to provide an indication of the rotary position of the corresponding knob with respect to printed indicia on a console. The LED may be powered by slip rings incorporated into the rotary switch and communicating directly with line power as controlled by the limiting resistor and the shaft may include a controlled breakage feature providing LED conductors that are recessed within the shaft in the event of shaft breakage to reduce the chance of operator contact with line voltage.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 13, 2010Publication date: July 22, 2010Inventors: Eric K. Larson, Juan J. Barrena, James J. MacDonald, JR., Mark A. Romo, Andy W. Tucker
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Publication number: 20090120135Abstract: A water level control for a washing machine provides an integrated unit that may replace standard mechanical water level controls with a microprocessor-based circuit that may provide for more sophisticated water management in a standard washing machine using a non-microprocessor cycle timer.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 17, 2008Publication date: May 14, 2009Inventors: DAVID C. GILL, Eric K. Larson, Juan J. Barrena, Mark A. Romo
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Patent number: 7467555Abstract: Reliability and accuracy in a pressure measurement transmitter are provided by employing a plurality of absolute or gauge pressure sensors operating in conjunction with a differential pressure sensor. A method is also provided to perform diagnostics based upon the readings of the three pressure sensors. Further, should one of the three pressure sensors fail, a reasonable estimate of process pressure being measured by the failed sensor can be generated based upon the remaining two sensors.Type: GrantFiled: July 10, 2006Date of Patent: December 23, 2008Assignee: Rosemount Inc.Inventors: John Schulte, Mark Romo, Stanley E. Rud, Jr.
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Publication number: 20080308643Abstract: An automatic temperature control for a washing machine or the like may adopt in a first embodiment a single triac switched between a hot-water valve and cold-water valve by mechanical switch elements to provide for a range of temperature control via a microprocessor receiving a temperature command input. In a second embodiment two triacs may be used to permit a range of temperature controls to be effected by voltage signals generated by low-voltage low current switches implemented on an integrated circuit board.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 16, 2008Publication date: December 18, 2008Inventors: Eric K. Larson, David C. Gill, Juan J. Barrena, Mark A. Romo
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Publication number: 20080006094Abstract: Reliability and accuracy in a pressure measurement transmitter are provided by employing a plurality of absolute or gauge pressure sensors operating in conjunction with a differential pressure sensor. A method is also provided to perform diagnostics based upon the readings of the three pressure sensors. Further, should one of the three pressure sensors fail, a reasonable estimate of process pressure being measured by the failed sensor can be generated based upon the remaining two sensors.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 10, 2006Publication date: January 10, 2008Inventors: John Schulte, Mark Romo, Stanley E. Rud
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Publication number: 20050130605Abstract: A process control system utilizes wireless transceivers to divorce the field devices from traditional wired network topologies. By providing field devices with wireless transceivers and shared wireless transceivers for adapting wired field devices, the field device network may be adapted to any number of network topologies without concern for additional wiring costs. Specifically, a power supply can be provided for each field device or for groups of field devices, as needed. Thus, the entire network can receive power from a single power bus, without expensive power filtering. In addition, the network can be a hybrid in which part of the information is transmitted and received over wired lines and part is transmitted and received over wireless communications.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 12, 2003Publication date: June 16, 2005Inventors: Robert Karschnia, Marcos Peluso, Mark Romo
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Patent number: 6785918Abstract: An assembly for mounting a kitchen sink to a counter top provides a sink rim with a substantially horizontally extending bent back wall. A clip assembly for use therewith has a bracket with a grip region defining a horizontal gap sized to fit snugly around an edge of the horizontal wall. The bracket defines a pair of vertical tracks in which vertical extensions of a clamp member can slide. The L-shaped clamp has a generally horizontal hook that can engage the underside of the counter top so as to clamp the sink to the counter top by tightening a threaded fastener.Type: GrantFiled: December 30, 2002Date of Patent: September 7, 2004Assignee: Kohler Co.Inventor: Mark A. Romo
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Publication number: 20030154546Abstract: An assembly for mounting a kitchen sink to a counter top provides a sink rim with a substantially horizontally extending bent back wall. A clip assembly for use therewith has a bracket with a grip region defining a horizontal gap sized to fit snugly around an edge of the horizontal wall. The bracket defines a pair of vertical tracks in which vertical extensions of a clamp member can slide. The L-shaped clamp has a generally horizontal hook that can engage the underside of the counter top so as to clamp the sink to the counter top by tightening a threaded fastener.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 30, 2002Publication date: August 21, 2003Inventor: Mark A. Romo
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Patent number: 6591434Abstract: A sink, and a method of reducing vibration and resulting noise of such sinks, are disclosed. The sink includes a basin, a drain and first and second pads. The basin has a bottom wall, side walls, and inner and outer surfaces of such walls. The drain is in the bottom of the basin, and first and second regions are defined between the drain orifice and the first and second sides, respectively. The pads are attached to the bottom and a side wall, in each case proximate respective midpoints of open regions thereon. The pads are a laminate of a rubber-like material and metal.Type: GrantFiled: February 4, 2002Date of Patent: July 15, 2003Assignee: Kohler Co.Inventors: Christopher M. De Cleene, Mark A. Romo
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Patent number: D464410Type: GrantFiled: December 21, 2001Date of Patent: October 15, 2002Assignee: Kohler Co.Inventors: Raul M. Paredes, Mark A. Romo
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Patent number: D471263Type: GrantFiled: December 20, 2001Date of Patent: March 4, 2003Assignee: Kohler Co.Inventors: Michelle E. Bayer, Mark A. Romo