Patents by Inventor Martin Hardy
Martin Hardy 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: 8624749Abstract: A controller suitable for identifying an abnormal operational condition in a bathing system is provided. The controller includes a memory unit adapted for storing measurements indicative of electrical currents drawn by the bathing system under normal operating conditions, each measurement being indicative of the electrical current being drawn by a respective bathing unit component in the bathing system. The controller also includes a processing unit for modifying the measurements stored in the memory unit and for detecting an abnormal operational condition associated with the bathing system at least in part on the basis of measurements stored on the memory unit. In specific implementations, sensing circuitry adapted for obtaining measurements associated to components, such as relays and fuses, is provided.Type: GrantFiled: February 25, 2010Date of Patent: January 7, 2014Assignee: Gecko Alliance Group Inc.Inventors: Christian Brochu, Benoit LaFlamme, Daniel Gaudreau, Martin Hardy, Louis Nollet, Florent Gougerot, Michel Authier
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Patent number: 8164470Abstract: A controller suitable for identifying an abnormal operational condition in a bathing system is provided. The controller includes a memory unit adapted for storing measurements indicative of electrical currents drawn by the bathing system under normal operating conditions, each measurement being indicative of the electrical current being drawn by a respective bathing unit component in the bathing system. The controller also includes a processing unit for modifying the measurements stored in the memory unit and for detecting an abnormal operational condition associated with the bathing system at least in part on the basis of measurements stored on the memory unit. In specific implementations, sensing circuitry adapted for obtaining measurements associated to components, such as relays and fuses, is provided.Type: GrantFiled: May 6, 2010Date of Patent: April 24, 2012Assignee: Gecko Alliance Group Inc.Inventors: Christian Brochu, Benoit Laflamme, Daniel Gaudreau, Martin Hardy, Louis Nollet, Florent Gougerot, Michel Authier
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Patent number: 7982625Abstract: A controller suitable for identifying an abnormal operational condition in a bathing system is provided. The controller includes a memory unit adapted for storing measurements indicative of electrical currents drawn by the bathing system under normal operating conditions, each measurement being indicative of the electrical current being drawn by a respective bathing unit component in the bathing system. The controller also includes a processing unit for modifying the measurements stored in the memory unit and for detecting an abnormal operational condition associated with the bathing system at least in part on the basis of measurements stored on the memory unit.Type: GrantFiled: May 2, 2007Date of Patent: July 19, 2011Assignee: Gecko Alliance Group Inc.Inventors: Christian Brochu, Benoit LaFlamme, Daniel Gaudreau, Martin Hardy, Louis Nollet, Florent Gougerot, Michel Authier
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Patent number: 7843357Abstract: A controller suitable for identifying an abnormal operational condition in a bathing system is provided. The controller includes a memory unit adapted for storing measurements indicative of electrical currents drawn by the bathing system under normal operating conditions, each measurement being indicative of the electrical current being drawn by a respective bathing unit component in the bathing system. The controller also includes a processing unit for modifying the measurements stored in the memory unit and for detecting an abnormal operational condition associated with the bathing system at least in part on the basis of measurements stored on the memory unit. In specific implementations, sensing circuitry adapted for obtaining measurements associated to components, such as relays and fuses, is provided.Type: GrantFiled: December 17, 2007Date of Patent: November 30, 2010Assignee: Gecko Alliance Group Inc.Inventors: Christian Brochu, Benoit LaFlamme, Daniel Gaudreau, Martin Hardy, Louis Nollet, Florent Gougerot, Michel Authier
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Patent number: 7804230Abstract: A piezoelectric actuator for use in a fuel injector, the actuator comprising a stack of one or more piezoelectric elements for receipt within an accumulator chamber of the injector, distribution electrode means for generating an electric field within the stack and an electrical connector arrangement including a body member defining an external boundary and including a base portion and a stem portion projecting from the base portion. The base portion defines a base end face for abutment with an adjacent end face associated with the stack. Terminal means are provided for connection with an external power supply. The terminal means includes first and second terminal members disposed internal to the external boundary of the body member. The first and second terminal members are arranged side by side and disposed internal to the external boundary of the body member.Type: GrantFiled: January 31, 2006Date of Patent: September 28, 2010Assignee: Delphi Technologies Holding S.arlInventors: Keith Redding, Martin Hardy, Stavros Sfakianakis
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Publication number: 20100219962Abstract: A controller suitable for identifying an abnormal operational condition in a bathing system is provided. The controller includes a memory unit adapted for storing measurements indicative of electrical currents drawn by the bathing system under normal operating conditions, each measurement being indicative of the electrical current being drawn by a respective bathing unit component in the bathing system. The controller also includes a processing unit for modifying the measurements stored in the memory unit and for detecting an abnormal operational condition associated with the bathing system at least in part on the basis of measurements stored on the memory unit. In specific implementations, sensing circuitry adapted for obtaining measurements associated to components, such as relays and fuses, is provided.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 6, 2010Publication date: September 2, 2010Inventors: Christian BROCHU, Benoit LAFLAMME, Daniel GAUDREAU, Martin HARDY, Louis NOLLET, Florent GOUGEROT, Michel AUTHIER
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Publication number: 20100152911Abstract: A controller suitable for identifying an abnormal operational condition in a bathing system is provided. The controller includes a memory unit adapted for storing measurements indicative of electrical currents drawn by the bathing system under normal operating conditions, each measurement being indicative of the electrical current being drawn by a respective bathing unit component in the bathing system. The controller also includes a processing unit for modifying the measurements stored in the memory unit and for detecting an abnormal operational condition associated with the bathing system at least in part on the basis of measurements stored on the memory unit. In specific implementations, sensing circuitry adapted for obtaining measurements associated to components, such as relays and fuses, is provided.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 25, 2010Publication date: June 17, 2010Inventors: Christian BROCHU, Benoit LaFlamme, Daniel Gaudreau, Martin Hardy, Louis Nollet, Florent Gougerot, Michel Authier
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Patent number: 7701679Abstract: A controller suitable for identifying an abnormal operational condition in a bathing system is provided. The controller includes a processing unit for detecting an abnormal operational condition associated with the bathing system. In response to detection of an abnormal operational condition, the processing unit causes a ground fault circuit interrupter (GFCI) associated to the bathing system to trip. In a first example, the controller includes a memory unit adapted for storing measurements indicative of electrical currents drawn by respective bathing unit components under normal operating conditions. The processing unit is adapted for detecting an abnormal operational condition associated with the bathing system at least in part based on measurements stored on the memory unit. In a second example, the controller includes a plurality of actuators associated to respective bathing unit components operative for causing bathing unit components to acquire either one of the actuated state or the non-actuated state.Type: GrantFiled: May 2, 2007Date of Patent: April 20, 2010Assignee: Gecko Alliance Group Inc.Inventors: Christian Brochu, Benoit LaFlamme, Daniel Gaudreau, Martin Hardy, Louis Nollet, Florent Gougereau, Michel Authier
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Publication number: 20080094235Abstract: A controller suitable for identifying an abnormal operational condition in a bathing system is provided. The controller includes a memory unit adapted for storing measurements indicative of electrical currents drawn by the bathing system under normal operating conditions, each measurement being indicative of the electrical current being drawn by a respective bathing unit component in the bathing system. The controller also includes a processing unit for modifying the measurements stored in the memory unit and for detecting an abnormal operational condition associated with the bathing system at least in part on the basis of measurements stored on the memory unit. In specific implementations, sensing circuitry adapted for obtaining measurements associated to components, such as relays and fuses, is provided.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 17, 2007Publication date: April 24, 2008Inventors: Christian Brochu, Benoit Laflamme, Daniel Gaudreau, Martin Hardy, Louis Nollet, Florent Gougerot, Michel Authier
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Publication number: 20080030358Abstract: A controller suitable for identifying an abnormal operational condition in a bathing system is provided. The controller includes a memory unit adapted for storing measurements indicative of electrical currents drawn by the bathing system under normal operating conditions, each measurement being indicative of the electrical current being drawn by a respective bathing unit component in the bathing system. The controller also includes a processing unit for modifying the measurements stored in the memory unit and for detecting an abnormal operational condition associated with the bathing system at least in part on the basis of measurements stored on the memory unit.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 2, 2007Publication date: February 7, 2008Inventors: Christian Brochu, Benoit Laflamme, Daniel Gaudreau, Martin Hardy, Louis Nollet, Florent Gougerot, Michel Authier
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Patent number: 7327275Abstract: A controller suitable for identifying an abnormal operational condition in a bathing system is provided. The controller includes a memory unit adapted for storing measurements indicative of electrical currents drawn by the bathing system under normal operating conditions, each measurement being indicative of the electrical current being drawn by a respective bathing unit component in the bathing system. The controller also includes a processing unit for modifying the measurements stored in the memory unit and for detecting an abnormal operational condition associated with the bathing system at least in part on the basis of measurements stored on the memory unit. In specific implementations, sensing circuitry adapted for obtaining measurements associated to components, such as relays and fuses, is provided.Type: GrantFiled: February 2, 2004Date of Patent: February 5, 2008Assignee: Gecko Alliance Group Inc.Inventors: Christian Brochu, Benoit Laflamme, Daniel Gaudreau, Martin Hardy, Louis Nollet, Florent Gougereau, Michel Authier
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Publication number: 20070273245Abstract: A method of operating a fuel injector including a piezoelectric actuator having a stack of piezoelectric elements, comprises applying a discharge current (IDISCHARGE) to the actuator for a discharge period so to discharge the stack from a first differential voltage level across the stack to a second, lower differential voltage level across the stack so as to initiate an injection event, and applying a charge current (ICHARGE) to the actuator for a charge period (T3 to T4?) so as to charge the stack from the second differential voltage level to a third differential voltage level so as to terminate the injection event. The method includes determining at least one engine parameter (e.g. common rail pressure) of the injection event prior to applying the charge current (ICHARGE) to the actuator and selecting the third differential voltage level in dependence on the at least one engine parameter.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 22, 2007Publication date: November 29, 2007Inventors: Martin Hardy, Christopher Goat, Michael Cooke, Andrew Hargreaves, Jean-Francois Berlemont
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Publication number: 20070200698Abstract: A controller suitable for identifying an abnormal operational condition in a bathing system is provided. The controller includes a processing unit for detecting an abnormal operational condition associated with the bathing system. In response to detection of an abnormal operational condition, the processing unit causes a ground fault circuit interrupter (GFCI) associated to the bathing system to trip. In a first example, the controller includes a memory unit adapted for storing measurements indicative of electrical currents drawn by respective bathing unit components under normal operating conditions. The processing unit is adapted for detecting an abnormal operational condition associated with the bathing system at least in part based on measurements stored on the memory unit. In a second example, the controller includes a plurality of actuators associated to respective bathing unit components operative for causing bathing unit components to acquire either one of the actuated state or the non-actuated state.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 2, 2007Publication date: August 30, 2007Inventors: Christian Brochu, Benoit Laflamme, Daniel Gaudreau, Martin Hardy, Louis Nollet, Florent Gougerot, Michel Authier
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Publication number: 20070080606Abstract: A method for controlling charging and discharging of a piezoelectric actuator for use in a fuel injector having an inject mode (12) and a non-inject mode (16); comprises applying a charging current of variable amplitude to the actuator during a charge mode (14), wherein the amplitude of the charging current varies with a first PWM frequency, and applying a discharging current of variable amplitude to the actuator during a discharge mode (10), wherein the amplitude of the discharging current varies with a second PWM frequency. The charging current and/or the discharging current is monitored during the charge and discharge modes (10, 14), respectively, and the discharging current and/or the charging current is controlled in response to the monitored current. The first and/or second PWM frequency is varied throughout the discharge mode (10) and/or the charge mode (14), respectively, so as to suppress resonance modes within the actuator.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 5, 2006Publication date: April 12, 2007Inventors: Martin Hardy, Graham Balfour, Nigel Baker
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Publication number: 20060186767Abstract: A piezoelectric actuator for use in a fuel injector, the actuator comprising a stack of one or more piezoelectric elements for receipt within an accumulator chamber of the injector, distribution electrode means for generating an electric field within the stack and an electrical connector arrangement including a body member defining an external boundary and including a base portion and a stem portion projecting from the base portion. The base portion defines a base end face for abutment with an adjacent end face associated with the stack. Terminal means are provided for connection with an external power supply. The terminal means includes first and second terminal members disposed internal to the external boundary of the body member. The first and second terminal members are arranged side by side and disposed internal to the external boundary of the body member.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 31, 2006Publication date: August 24, 2006Inventors: Keith Redding, Martin Hardy, Stavros Sfakianakis
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Publication number: 20050168900Abstract: A controller suitable for identifying an abnormal operational condition in a bathing system is provided. The controller includes a memory unit adapted for storing measurements indicative of electrical currents drawn by the bathing system under normal operating conditions, each measurement being indicative of the electrical current being drawn by a respective bathing unit component in the bathing system. The controller also includes a processing unit for modifying the measurements stored in the memory unit and for detecting an abnormal operational condition associated with the bathing system at least in part on the basis of measurements stored on the memory unit. In specific implementations, sensing circuitry adapted for obtaining measurements associated to components, such as relays and fuses, is provided.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 2, 2004Publication date: August 4, 2005Inventors: Christian Brochu, Benoit Laflamme, Daniel Gaudreau, Martin Hardy, Louis Nollet, Florent Gouger, Michel Authier
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Patent number: D245924Type: GrantFiled: February 17, 1976Date of Patent: September 27, 1977Inventor: Martin Hardy Hansen