Patents by Inventor Matthew D. Cook
Matthew D. Cook 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: 10281302Abstract: An arrangement for controlling flow includes a flow control element, an actuator, a linkage assembly, and a sensor module. The linkage assembly is coupled between the flow control element and the actuator, and includes a rotatable linkage element coupled to impart force to the flow control element. The sensor module is affixed to the rotatable linkage element. The sensor module includes a MEMs-based strain gauge affixed to a substrate and operably coupled to measure torque on the linkage element, and a processing circuit disposed on the substrate. The processing circuit is operably coupled to receive torque measurement information representative of the measured torque. The processing circuit generates a fluid flow measurement value based on the torque measurement information and position information representative of a position of a flow control device of the flow control element. The flow control device is mechanically coupled to the rotatable linkage element.Type: GrantFiled: June 9, 2014Date of Patent: May 7, 2019Assignee: Siemens Industry, Inc.Inventors: Dean B. Anderson, Matthew D. Cook
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Publication number: 20140295750Abstract: An arrangement for controlling flow includes a flow control element, an actuator, a linkage assembly, and a sensor module. The linkage assembly is coupled between the flow control element and the actuator, and includes a rotatable linkage element coupled to impart force to the flow control element. The sensor module is affixed to the rotatable linkage element. The sensor module includes a MEMs-based strain gauge affixed to a substrate and operably coupled to measure torque on the linkage element, and a processing circuit disposed on the substrate. The processing circuit is operably coupled to receive torque measurement information representative of the measured torque. The processing circuit generates a fluid flow measurement value based on the torque measurement information and position information representative of a position of a flow control device of the flow control element. The flow control device is mechanically coupled to the rotatable linkage element.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 9, 2014Publication date: October 2, 2014Applicant: SIEMENS INDUSTRY, INC.Inventors: Dean B. Anderson, Matthew D. Cook
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Patent number: 8764529Abstract: A sensor module includes a MEMs sensor device and a processing circuit. The MEMs sensor device is operable to determine a fluid flow induced mechanical force on a first flow control device connective element. The processing circuit is operably coupled to receive fluid flow induced mechanical force information based on the determined fluid flow induced mechanical force. The processing circuit is configured to generate a fluid flow measurement value based on the fluid flow induced mechanical force information and position information representative of a position of a flow control device coupled to the first flow control connective element.Type: GrantFiled: July 29, 2008Date of Patent: July 1, 2014Assignee: Siemens Industry, Inc.Inventors: Matthew D. Cook, Dean B. Anderson
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Patent number: 8314716Abstract: An organic light emitting diode (OLED) display panel for a heating ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) sensor used for building automation controls. The OLED display will transmit information to the building occupant relating to heating ventilation and air conditioning outputs.Type: GrantFiled: March 27, 2009Date of Patent: November 20, 2012Assignee: Siemens Industry, Inc.Inventors: Matthew D. Cook, Pankaj Kalore, Wesley Disselkoen
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Patent number: 7922149Abstract: A damper actuator assembly comprises an actuator and an electronic fusible link (EFL) connected by at least one wire. The actuator comprises an actuator housing with actuator leads extending from the actuator housing. The actuator leads include a first quick connect positioned on an end of the actuator lead. A flexible conduit material covers the actuator lead. The EFL comprises an EFL housing which is separate from the actuator housing. The EFL housing includes a quick connect seat and an integral conduit adaptor. A second quick connect is positioned on an end of the EFL lead. When the end of the flexible conduit material that includes the actuator lead and first quick connect is inserted into the integral conduit adaptor of the EFL housing, the first quick connect is coupled to the second quick connect and an electrical connection is established between the actuator and the EFL.Type: GrantFiled: June 29, 2005Date of Patent: April 12, 2011Assignee: Siemens Industry Inc.Inventors: Dean B. Anderson, Guy P. Caliendo, Wendy Perna, Matthew D. Cook
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Publication number: 20090251329Abstract: An organic light emitting diode (OLED) display panel for a heating ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) sensor used for building automation controls. The OLED display will transmit information to the building occupant relating to heating ventilation and air conditioning outputs.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 27, 2009Publication date: October 8, 2009Applicant: Siemens Building Technologies, Inc.Inventors: Matthew D. Cook, Pankaj V. Kalore, Wesley Disselkoen
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Patent number: 7469547Abstract: A damper assembly includes a damper frame, at least one damper blade, an actuator and a sensor module. The damper blade(s) is/are movably attached to the damper frame to at least partially regulate air flow proximate the damper frame. The actuator is configured to control a position of the at least one damper blade. The sensor module is coupled to a first damper blade and includes a sensor device operable to determine position information regarding the position of the damper blade. The sensor module further includes a wireless communication circuit that is operable to communicate the position information to a second wireless communication circuit disposed off of or away from the damper blade.Type: GrantFiled: July 29, 2005Date of Patent: December 30, 2008Assignee: Siemens Building Technologies, Inc.Inventor: Matthew D. Cook
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Publication number: 20080287052Abstract: A sensor module includes a MEMs sensor device and a processing circuit. The MEMs sensor device is operable to determine a fluid flow induced mechanical force on a first flow control device connective element. The processing circuit is operably coupled to receive fluid flow induced mechanical force information based on the determined fluid flow induced mechanical force. The processing circuit is configured to generate a fluid flow measurement value based on the fluid flow induced mechanical force information and position information representative of a position of a flow control device coupled to the first flow control connective element.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 29, 2008Publication date: November 20, 2008Inventors: Matthew D. Cook, Dean B. Anderson
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Patent number: 7023163Abstract: According to the present invention, a fail-safe circuit for controlling an actuator is provided with an input voltage which is rectified and converted to a DC voltage. The DC voltage is boosted to a high level, and high voltage storage capacitors are charged at this high voltage level resulting in smaller, less expensive capacitors. The high voltage from the storage capacitors is then converted back to a smaller DC voltage to drive the motor of the actuator. Reduced size and increased energy storage is based on the relationship between capacitance and voltage in the equation: E=½ CV2.Type: GrantFiled: November 19, 2004Date of Patent: April 4, 2006Assignee: Siemens Building TechnologiesInventors: Donald E. Charles, Matthew D. Cook
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Publication number: 20060048525Abstract: A damper assembly includes a damper frame, at least one damper blade, an actuator and a sensor module. The damper blade(s) is/are movably attached to the damper frame to at least partially regulate air flow proximate the damper frame. The actuator is configured to control a position of the at least one damper blade. The sensor module is coupled to a first damper blade and includes a sensor device operable to determine position information regarding the position of the damper blade. The sensor module further includes a wireless communication circuit that is operable to communicate the position information to a second wireless communication circuit disposed off of or away from the damper blade.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 29, 2005Publication date: March 9, 2006Applicant: Siemens CorporationInventor: Matthew D. Cook