Patents by Inventor Martin Zielinski
Martin Zielinski 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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Publication number: 20220053074Abstract: A field device includes components to communicate with a control and/or asset management system of a process control system or with other field devices using any of several different communication protocols such as several different internet protocol (IP) protocols. This architecture allows for a single version of a field device to be provided in automation or plant control systems that use any of these communication protocols, thus saving on inventory and product development costs. Moreover, the multi-protocol field device or a system using the multi-protocol field device can manage the asset (read and write parameterized data from and to the asset) using one protocol while at the same time communicating real-time process/factory automation information using a second and different protocol. Moreover, the field device may be able to communicate to other devices including other field devices and host devices using both of these protocols or other protocols for different purposes.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 30, 2021Publication date: February 17, 2022Inventors: Martin Zielinski, Donald R. Lattimer
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Patent number: 11108893Abstract: A field device includes components to communicate with a control and/or asset management system of a process control system or with other field devices using any of several different communication protocols such as several different internet protocol (IP) protocols. This architecture allows for a single version of a field device to be provided in automation or plant control systems that use any of these communication protocols, thus saving on inventory and product development costs. Moreover, the multi-protocol field device or a system using the multi-protocol field device can manage the asset (read and write parameterized data from and to the asset) using one protocol while at the same time communicating real-time process/factory automation information using a second and different protocol. Moreover, the field device may be able to communicate to other devices including other field devices and host devices using both of these protocols or other protocols for different purposes.Type: GrantFiled: May 12, 2017Date of Patent: August 31, 2021Assignee: FISHER-ROSEMOUNT SYSTEMS, INC.Inventors: Martin Zielinski, Donald R. Lattimer
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Publication number: 20170331929Abstract: A field device includes components to communicate with a control and/or asset management system of a process control system or with other field devices using any of several different communication protocols such as several different internet protocol (IP) protocols. This architecture allows for a single version of a field device to be provided in automation or plant control systems that use any of these communication protocols, thus saving on inventory and product development costs. Moreover, the multi-protocol field device or a system using the multi-protocol field device can manage the asset (read and write parameterized data from and to the asset) using one protocol while at the same time communicating real-time process/factory automation information using a second and different protocol. Moreover, the field device may be able to communicate to other devices including other field devices and host devices using both of these protocols or other protocols for different purposes.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 12, 2017Publication date: November 16, 2017Inventors: Martin Zielinski, Donald R. Lattimer
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Patent number: 9379972Abstract: A dual-mode router for conveying process communication packets across a plurality of distinct wireless process communication networks is provided. The router includes wireless communication circuitry and a controller coupled to the wireless communication circuitry. The wireless communication circuitry is configured to interact with signals from each of the plurality of distinct wireless process communication networks. The controller is configured to adapt process communication packets from a first distinct wireless process communication network for transmission over a second distinct wireless process communication network. Methods for configuring the distinct wireless process communication networks and relaying process packets over the distinct wireless process communication networks are also provided.Type: GrantFiled: June 11, 2015Date of Patent: June 28, 2016Assignee: Fisher-Rosemount Systems, Inc.Inventors: Frederick Enns, Martin Zielinski, Jose A. Gutierrez
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Publication number: 20150281052Abstract: A dual-mode router for conveying process communication packets across a plurality of distinct wireless process communication networks is provided. The router includes wireless communication circuitry and a controller coupled to the wireless communication circuitry. The wireless communication circuitry is configured to interact with signals from each of the plurality of distinct wireless process communication networks. The controller is configured to adapt process communication packets from a first distinct wireless process communication network for transmission over a second distinct wireless process communication network. Methods for configuring the distinct wireless process communication networks and relaying process packets over the distinct wireless process communication networks are also provided.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 11, 2015Publication date: October 1, 2015Inventors: Frederick Enns, Martin Zielinski, Jose A. Gutierrez
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Patent number: 9084290Abstract: A dual-mode router for conveying process communication packets across a plurality of distinct wireless process communication networks is provided. The router includes wireless communication circuitry and a controller coupled to the wireless communication circuitry. The wireless communication circuitry is configured to interact with signals from each of the plurality of distinct wireless process communication networks. The controller is configured to adapt process communication packets from a first distinct wireless process communication network for transmission over a second distinct wireless process communication network. Methods for configuring the distinct wireless process communication networks and relaying process packets over the distinct wireless process communication networks are also provided.Type: GrantFiled: November 19, 2012Date of Patent: July 14, 2015Assignee: Fisher-Rosemount Systems, Inc.Inventors: Frederick Enns, Martin Zielinski, Jose Gutierrez
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Patent number: 8315263Abstract: A dual-mode router for conveying process communication packets across a plurality of distinct wireless process communication networks is provided. The router includes wireless communication circuitry and a controller coupled to the wireless communication circuitry. The wireless communication circuitry is configured to interact with signals from each of the plurality of distinct wireless process communication networks. The controller is configured to adapt process communication packets from a first distinct wireless process communication network for transmission over a second distinct wireless process communication network. Methods for configuring the distinct wireless process communication networks and relaying process packets over the distinct wireless process communication networks are also provided.Type: GrantFiled: June 18, 2009Date of Patent: November 20, 2012Assignee: Fisher-Rosemount Systems, Inc.Inventors: Frederick Enns, Martin Zielinski, Jose A. Gutierrez
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Publication number: 20090316628Abstract: A dual-mode router for conveying process communication packets across a plurality of distinct wireless process communication networks is provided. The router includes wireless communication circuitry and a controller coupled to the wireless communication circuitry. The wireless communication circuitry is configured to interact with signals from each of the plurality of distinct wireless process communication networks. The controller is configured to adapt process communication packets from a first distinct wireless process communication network for transmission over a second distinct wireless process communication network. Methods for configuring the distinct wireless process communication networks and relaying process packets over the distinct wireless process communication networks are also provided.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 18, 2009Publication date: December 24, 2009Inventors: Frederick Enns, Martin Zielinski, Jose A. Gutierrez
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Patent number: 7426452Abstract: A dual-protocol handheld field maintenance tool is provided with radio frequency communication. The radio frequency commination can be provided by virtue of an SDIO card inserted within an SDIO slot in the handheld field maintenance tool. A method of interacting with a process using a dual-protocol handheld field maintenance tool is also provided.Type: GrantFiled: November 8, 2005Date of Patent: September 16, 2008Assignee: Fisher-Rosemount Systems. Inc.Inventors: Martin Zielinski, Alan R. Dewey, Alden C. Russell, II
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Patent number: 7117122Abstract: An improved field maintenance tool is provided. The tool is operable with process communication loops in accordance with a plurality of process industry standard protocols. Aspects of the invention include hardware features such as an infrared port; removable memory module; and an expansion memory module. Additional aspects of the invention include protocol-specific diagnostic methods executable with the improved field maintenance tool.Type: GrantFiled: December 9, 2004Date of Patent: October 3, 2006Assignee: Fisher-Rosemount Systems, Inc.Inventors: Martin Zielinski, Daniel E. Vande Vusse, Kun Yang, Alan R. Dewey, Alden C. Russell, III
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Publication number: 20060161393Abstract: A dual-protocol handheld field maintenance tool is provided with radio frequency communication. The radio frequency commination can be provided by virtue of an SDIO card inserted within an SDIO slot in the handheld field maintenance tool. A method of interacting with a process using a dual-protocol handheld field maintenance tool is also provided.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 8, 2005Publication date: July 20, 2006Inventors: Martin Zielinski, Alan Dewey, Alden Russell
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Publication number: 20050114086Abstract: An improved intrinsically safe field maintenance tool is provided. The tool is operable with process communication loops in accordance with a plurality of process industry standard protocols. Aspects of the invention include hardware features such as an infrared port; removable memory module; and an expansion memory module. Additional aspects of the invention include protocol-specific diagnostic methods executable with the improved intrinsically safe field maintenance tool.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 9, 2004Publication date: May 26, 2005Applicant: Fisher-Rosemount Systems, Inc.Inventors: Martin Zielinski, Daniel Vande Vusse, Kun Yang, Alan Dewey, Alden Russell
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Patent number: 6889166Abstract: An improved intrinsically safe field maintenance tool is provided. The tool is operable with process communication loops in accordance with a plurality of process industry standard protocols. Aspects of the invention include hardware features such as an infrared port; removable memory module; and an expansion memory module. Additional aspects of the invention include protocol-specific diagnostic methods executable with the improved intrinsically safe field maintenance tool.Type: GrantFiled: December 5, 2002Date of Patent: May 3, 2005Assignee: Fisher-Rosemount Systems, Inc.Inventors: Martin Zielinski, Daniel E. Vande Vusse, Kun Yang, Alan R. Dewey, Alden C. Russell, III
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Publication number: 20030229472Abstract: Improved methods for transferring Device Description data to handheld field maintenance tools are provided. Aspects of the invention include transmitting the Device Description information wirelessly, such as through an infrared data access port, to the handheld field maintenance tool. Embodiments of the invention also include storing and maintaining two or more Device Description binary files within the handheld field maintenance tool. In this manner, updates can be transferred to the handheld field maintenance device, preferably wirelessly, in significantly less time than would be required if all Device Description binary information were in a single file.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 16, 2003Publication date: December 11, 2003Inventors: Christopher P. Kantzes, Gregory J. Opheim, Benjamin P. Horgen, Martin Zielinski
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Publication number: 20030204373Abstract: A method of communicating data between two intrinsically safe handheld field tools is provided. The method includes physically orienting both devices to facilitate such communication. Then, one device is preferably selected as a master device. Each tool is then placed in a communication mode wherein wireless communication occurs between the tools. Preferably, the master unit provides a selection to the technician to choose which of the available information should be shared between the tools.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 15, 2003Publication date: October 30, 2003Applicant: Fisher-Rosemount Systems, Inc.Inventors: Martin Zielinski, Christopher P. Kantzes, Gregory J. Opheim, Benjamin P. Horgen
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Publication number: 20030109937Abstract: An improved intrinsically safe field maintenance tool is provided. The tool is operable with process communication loops in accordance with a plurality of process industry standard protocols. Aspects of the invention include hardware features such as an infrared port; removable memory module; and an expansion memory module. Additional aspects of the invention include protocol-specific diagnostic methods executable with the improved intrinsically safe field maintenance tool.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 5, 2002Publication date: June 12, 2003Inventors: Martin Zielinski, Daniel E. Vande Vusse, Kun Yang, Alan R. Dewey, Alden C. Russell
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Patent number: 4157509Abstract: A variable reference signal generating circuit concurrently generating a high and a low reference signal and an analogue signal comparator having hysteresis are used to compare an input signal with the high and low reference signals to determine the relative level of the input signal with respect to the limits defined by the high and low reference signals. The signal comparators are switching comparators with hysteresis which switch their outputs between high and low levels in response to the detection of a change in a relative magnitude between the input signal and the reference signals. For an input close to the switching threshold of a comparator, the comparator may maintain an output level indicative of a prior relationship between the input signal and the reference signal while the input signal has actually changed to a magnitude which should be represented by a change in the comparator output level.Type: GrantFiled: June 13, 1977Date of Patent: June 5, 1979Assignee: Honeywell Inc.Inventor: Martin Zielinski
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Patent number: 4149160Abstract: A multi-input signal comparator and indicator circuit for comparing a plurality of signal levels with a reference level and an indicator circuit arranged to respond to a comparator output signal for indicating an error in any of the comparator input signals. A high and a low comparator is used for each input signal to provide a "window" comparison while separate indicators provide a readout of high and low errors.Type: GrantFiled: January 30, 1978Date of Patent: April 10, 1979Assignee: Honeywell Inc.Inventors: Theodore B. Bozarth, Martin Zielinski
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Patent number: 4056686Abstract: A multiplexed signal reference level equalizer is arranged to provide an output signal which is a function of different selectable input signals wherein the input signals have respective reference, or common, signal levels. An input signal multiplexer is used to select an input signal from a plurality of remote variable signals or known local calibration signals. The selected remote signal has a common mode signal, represented by the difference between the remote signal common and a local common, superimposed on it. The combined signal is applied to the non-inverting input of a first operational amplifier. Concurrently, the common mode signal is amplified by a second operational amplifier and is applied to the inverting input of the first operational amplifier to be subtracted from the combined signal. A selected local input signal has the common mode signal superimposed on it before it is applied to the first operational amplifier for a similar common mode signal subtraction process.Type: GrantFiled: October 12, 1976Date of Patent: November 1, 1977Assignee: Honeywell Inc.Inventor: Martin Zielinski