Patents by Inventor Michael A. Pouchak
Michael A. Pouchak 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: 20200387130Abstract: A building controller includes a plurality of inputs, a plurality of outputs and a plurality of manually-actuated HAND-OFF-AUTO (HOA) switches each having a HAND (H) position, an OFF (O) position and an AUTO (A) position, wherein each of the plurality of HOA switches is associated with but not directly coupled to a corresponding output of the plurality of outputs. A controller is operatively coupled to the plurality of inputs, the plurality of outputs, and the plurality of HOA switches and is configured to recognize a position of each of the plurality of HOA switches, and to control one or more of the plurality of outputs in accordance with the recognized position of each of the plurality of HOA switches as well as a plurality of programmed configuration settings associated with the plurality of HOA switches.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 10, 2019Publication date: December 10, 2020Inventors: Louis A. Ferraro, Suresh Vemuri, Michael A. Pouchak, Paul C. Wacker, Todd Kreft
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Publication number: 20200386436Abstract: A powerful direct digital control (DDC) and integration control platform that is scalable and easy to use and meet building owners and contractors' desires for a highly secure and robust technical solution. One may combine heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) DDC control with the embedded workstation platform, and DDC controllers with embedded workstation platform software design. An embedded workstation platform event-driven approach (such as a Windows operating system (OS) or Unix OS environment) is not necessarily easily suited to real-time common in HVAC DDC control. The present system may solve an issue of combining high-power event needs for HVAC DDC Controls.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 4, 2020Publication date: December 10, 2020Applicant: Honeywell International Inc.Inventors: Michael A. Pouchak, Ravi Bharathi Krishnan, Paul Wacker
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Patent number: 8650306Abstract: An interoperable controller operation system having a command module or processor, and input and output interfaces. The command module may have an application that is fixed, configurable or programmable. The module may be changeable on the fly. The input and/or output interfaces may be changeable on the fly. The module or processor may have a memory or be connected to one. The processor and/or memory may contain a function block engine.Type: GrantFiled: October 24, 2007Date of Patent: February 11, 2014Assignee: Honeywell International Inc.Inventor: Michael A. Pouchak
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Patent number: 8418128Abstract: A system having a graphical compiler connected to a function block engine. The graphical compiler may convert graphical information to non-graphical information. A resources allocation module may be connected to the function block engine and the compiler. Also, a function block execution list may be connected to the compiler and the function block engine. A user interface may be connected to the compiler.Type: GrantFiled: July 13, 2007Date of Patent: April 9, 2013Assignee: Honeywell International Inc.Inventors: Michael A. Pouchak, Gary A. Smith
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Patent number: 8251297Abstract: Methods and Systems for controlling boiler systems are disclosed. In one illustrative embodiment, a derivative action control is used reduce the likelihood of overshoot from a newly activated boiler. When a newly activated boiler becomes active, the boiler is held at a low firing rate for a predetermined period of time. The predetermined period of time may be cut short or even entirely eliminated under certain conditions. The methods and devices are further adapted for use in multi-stage boiler systems. In one embodiment, only the first stage of a multi-stage boiler system that becomes active is held at the low firing rate.Type: GrantFiled: April 16, 2004Date of Patent: August 28, 2012Assignee: Honeywell International Inc.Inventors: Michael A. Pouchak, Jeffrey M. Hammer
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Patent number: 8112162Abstract: A function block engine, a block execution list and a parameter and/or variable storage space being resident in a memory supporting the engine. The function block engine may execute a program according to a list of function blocks identified in the block execution list to design and construct and circuit or system. Also, the engine may provide simulation of the resultant circuit or system. The circuit or system may be transferred to a memory of another device for implementation and use as, for example, a controller. In some cases, the program may be executed from the memory. The engine may permit field programmability, configuration and simulation of the function blocks and resulting circuit or system.Type: GrantFiled: February 2, 2007Date of Patent: February 7, 2012Assignee: Honeywell International Inc.Inventors: Michael A. Pouchak, Paul Wacker
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Patent number: 7819334Abstract: Methods and devices for controlling multi-stage boiler systems. In one illustrative embodiment, the number of stages to be used is determined in a staging control sequence in response to a heating load, and in some cases, the individual stages are modulated to meet a heating load. In some embodiments, the staging control sequence may include observation of both heating load and the rate of change of the heating load. In another illustrative embodiment, the staging control compares a measured temperature to a setpoint and monitors changes in the measured temperature to make staging decisions. Various control methods are also provided to help achieve improved stability and efficiency, as desired.Type: GrantFiled: March 25, 2004Date of Patent: October 26, 2010Assignee: Honeywell International Inc.Inventors: Michael A. Pouchak, Paul Wacker
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Patent number: 7738972Abstract: A system for optimizing usage of energy converting stages. It may have a stage driver, and stage driver adds as needed. The system may control the on-times of the stages according to a pattern that optimizes energy usage, processing and memory. The pattern may control the stages according to lead lag, rotating or runtime. The pattern may incorporate modulating. The system may be scalable and have a small memory footprint. The system may be implemented with function blocks of a function block engine. Network variables may be incorporated for input and output connections of the system.Type: GrantFiled: June 28, 2007Date of Patent: June 15, 2010Assignee: Honeywell International Inc.Inventor: Michael A. Pouchak
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Patent number: 7653459Abstract: A variable velocity calibration and balancing system having a basis in a function block engine. It pertains to variable air volume systems and particularly to balancing systems as they relate to heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) systems. Balancing may be addressed using functional blocks to represent actual control and connections in an HVAC application for a variable air volume application.Type: GrantFiled: January 5, 2007Date of Patent: January 26, 2010Assignee: Honeywell International Inc.Inventors: Michael A. Pouchak, Wacker Paul
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Publication number: 20090113037Abstract: An interoperable controller operation system having a command module or processor, and input and output interfaces. The command module may have an application that is fixed, configurable or programmable. The module may be changeable on the fly. The input and/or output interfaces may be changeable on the fly. The module or processor may have a memory or be connected to one. The processor and/or memory may contain a function block engine.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 24, 2007Publication date: April 30, 2009Applicant: HONEYWELL INTERNATIONAL INC.Inventor: Michael A. Pouchak
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Publication number: 20080016493Abstract: A function block engine, a block execution list and a parameter and/or variable storage space being resident in a memory supporting the engine. The function block engine may execute a program according to a list of function blocks identified in the block execution list to design and construct and circuit or system. Also, the engine may provide simulation of the resultant circuit or system. The circuit or system may be transferred to a memory of another device for implementation and use as, for example, a controller. In some cases, the program may be executed from the memory. The engine may permit field programmability, configuration and simulation of the function blocks and resulting circuit or system.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 2, 2007Publication date: January 17, 2008Applicant: HONEYWELL INTERNATIONAL INC.Inventors: Michael A. Pouchak, Paul Wacker
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Publication number: 20080010049Abstract: A system having a graphical compiler connected to a function block engine. The graphical compiler may convert graphical information to non-graphical information. A resources allocation module may be connected to the function block engine and the compiler. Also, a function block execution list may be connected to the compiler and the function block engine. A user interface may be connected to the compiler.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 13, 2007Publication date: January 10, 2008Applicant: HONEYWELL INTERNATIONAL INC.Inventors: Michael Pouchak, Gary Smith
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Publication number: 20080009956Abstract: A system for optimizing usage of energy converting stages. It may have a stage driver, and stage driver adds as needed. The system may control the on-times of the stages according to a pattern that optimizes energy usage, processing and memory. The pattern may control the stages according to lead lag, rotating or runtime. The pattern may incorporate modulating. The system may be scalable and have a small memory footprint. The system may be implemented with function blocks of a function block engine. Network variables may be incorporated for input and output connections of the system.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 28, 2007Publication date: January 10, 2008Applicant: Honeywell International Inc.Inventor: Michael Pouchak
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Publication number: 20080004754Abstract: A variable velocity calibration and balancing system having a basis in a function block engine. It pertains to variable air volume systems and particularly to balancing systems as they relate to heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) systems. Balancing may be addressed using functional blocks to represent actual control and connections in an HVAC application for a variable air volume application.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 5, 2007Publication date: January 3, 2008Applicant: HONEYWELL INTERNATIONAL INC.Inventors: Michael A. Pouchak, Paul Wacker
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Publication number: 20070114291Abstract: A thermostat providing modulated or analog control of valves or dampers of an air management system. This permits operating a single cooling or heating stage with partially open valves or dampers as needed, since one full stage that is either fully on or off may not be easy to manage for effective air management of a particular type of building, zone or facility. The thermostat may also provide non-modulated control of multi-stage cooling and heating systems. The thermostat may even be used to control a modulated system having more than one stage of cooling or heating.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 20, 2006Publication date: May 24, 2007Applicant: HONEYWELL INTERNATIONAL INC.Inventor: Michael Pouchak
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Patent number: 7083109Abstract: A thermostat providing modulated or analog control of valves or dampers of an air management system. This permits operating a single cooling or heating stage with partially open valves or dampers as needed, since one full stage that is either fully on or off may not be easy to manage for effective air management of a particular type of building, zone or facility. The thermostat may also provide non-modulated control of multi-stage cooling and heating systems. The thermostat may even be used to control a modulated system having more than one stage of cooling or heating.Type: GrantFiled: August 18, 2003Date of Patent: August 1, 2006Assignee: Honeywell International Inc.Inventor: Michael A. Pouchak
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Publication number: 20050230490Abstract: Methods and devices for controlling multi-stage boiler systems. In one illustrative embodiment, the number of stages to be used is determined in a staging control sequence in response to a heating load, and in some cases, the individual stages are modulated to meet a heating load. In some embodiments, the staging control sequence may include observation of both heating load and the rate of change of the heating load. In another illustrative embodiment, the staging control observes compares a measured temperature to a setpoint and monitors changes in the measured temperature to make staging decisions. Various control methods are also provided to help achieve improved stability and efficiency, as desired.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 25, 2004Publication date: October 20, 2005Inventors: Michael Pouchak, Paul Wacker
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Publication number: 20050230491Abstract: Methods and Systems for controlling boiler systems are disclosed. In one illustrative embodiment, a derivative action control is used reduce the likelihood of overshoot from a newly activated boiler. When a newly activated boiler becomes active, the boiler is held at a low firing rate for a predetermined period of time. The predetermined period of time may be cut short or even entirely eliminated under certain conditions. The methods and devices are further adapted for use in multi-stage boiler systems. In one embodiment, only the first stage of a multi-stage boiler system that becomes active is held at the low firing rate.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 16, 2004Publication date: October 20, 2005Inventors: Michael Pouchak, Jeffrey Hammer
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Patent number: 6904874Abstract: Devices and methods for controlling a boiler system. One illustrative method includes controlling the bypass temperature by increasing the firing rate of the boiler. Further methods include bypass temperature control methods wherein both regular and fast control methods are used, where the regular method operates to control bypass temperature by using, first, a bypass valve, and second, possible increases in firing rate. The fast control method responds to particular situations suggesting potential condensation in a primary heat exchanger to increase firing rate without waiting for a bypass valve to fully open. Further embodiments include controllers programmed for or containing programming for performing steps of the method embodiments, as well as systems incorporating such controllers.Type: GrantFiled: March 25, 2004Date of Patent: June 14, 2005Assignee: Honeywell International Inc.Inventors: Michael A. Pouchak, Jeffrey M. Hammer
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Publication number: 20050040247Abstract: A thermostat providing modulated or analog control of valves or dampers of an air management system. This permits operating a single cooling or heating stage with partially open valves or dampers as needed, since one full stage that is either fully on or off may not be easy to manage for effective air management of a particular type of building, zone or facility. The thermostat may also provide non-modulated control of multi-stage cooling and heating systems. The thermostat may even be used to control a modulated system having more than one stage of cooling or heating.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 18, 2003Publication date: February 24, 2005Inventor: Michael Pouchak