Patents by Inventor Michael Pelland
Michael Pelland 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: 20120155689Abstract: This disclosure relates to an adjustable ear insert, such as an earbud style earphone, that may be inserted in a user's ear canal in a compact configuration and adjusted by a user to expand and fit snugly against the ear canal.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 31, 2008Publication date: June 21, 2012Inventors: Allan Milodzikowski, Lain Roberts, Georg Aye, Jerry O'Leary, Michael J. Koss, Martin Thaler, Michael Pelland
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Patent number: 7870232Abstract: An automation network includes automation network devices connected to the network and a system layer interface that interfaces with a transport layer and an application layer of the automation network. The system layer interface includes messaging command libraries configured to implement human-readable messages for the automation network devices, where the automation network devices include at least one message output device. The system layer interface may provide commands and functions to establish messaging in the network, the length of supported messages, and scrolling of messages on output display devices.Type: GrantFiled: October 31, 2006Date of Patent: January 11, 2011Assignee: Intermatic IncorporatedInventors: Steven R. Reckamp, Miky Dinescu, Joseph Mazza, Gregory J. Aper, Michael Pelland, Brendan Doorhy, Brian Gaza, Jeffrey K. Bovee, Tim Duitsman
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Patent number: 7698448Abstract: An automation network includes automation network devices connected to the network and a system level interface that interfaces with a transport layer and an application layer of the automation network. The system level interface includes proxy command libraries configured to designate a proxy device from the automation network devices. The proxy device accepts commands or messages to be transmitted to another automation network device.Type: GrantFiled: October 31, 2006Date of Patent: April 13, 2010Assignee: Intermatic IncorporatedInventors: Steven R. Reckamp, Miky Dinescu, Joseph Mazza, Gregory J. Aper, Michael Pelland, Brendan Doorhy, Brian Gaza, Jeffrey K. Bovee, Tim Duitsman
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Patent number: 7694005Abstract: An automation network includes automation network devices connected to the network and a system layer interface that interfaces with a transport layer and an application layer of the home automation network. The system layer interface includes command libraries configured to upgrade a remote network device. The automation network queries the network devices to determine if there are lost network devices or newly added network devices. The automation network may update a new remote device with scene information related to any lost network devices.Type: GrantFiled: October 31, 2006Date of Patent: April 6, 2010Assignee: Intermatic IncorporatedInventors: Steven R. Reckamp, Miky Dinescu, Joseph Mazza, Gregory J. Aper, Michael Pelland, Brendan Doorhy, Brian Gaza, Jeffrey K. Bovee, Tim Duitsman
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Patent number: 7640351Abstract: An automation network includes automation network devices connected to the network and a system level interface that interfaces with a transport layer and an application layer of the automation network. A method is disclosed that programs an automation network device in communication with an automation network, where the automation network includes an access point coupled with an external network. The method includes receiving application upgrade data at the access point, where the application upgrade data includes upgrade data associated with a target automation network device in communication with the automation network. Application upgrade data is transmitted through the home to the target automation network device. A next application upgrade data packet to be transmitted across the automation network is requested from the target automation network device.Type: GrantFiled: October 31, 2006Date of Patent: December 29, 2009Assignee: Intermatic IncorporatedInventors: Steven R. Reckamp, Miky Dinescu, Joseph Mazza, Gregory J. Aper, Michael Pelland, Brendan Doorhy, Brian Gaza, Jeffrey K. Bovee, Tim Duitsman
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Publication number: 20080316731Abstract: A barbecue grill light having an automatic switch is provided. The barbecue grill light is comprised of a light housing having a light source, the light housing being mounted to the lid of the barbecue grill; an automatic switch connected to the light source wherein the automatic switch is a timer, the automatic switch manipulating illumination of the light source; and, a manual switch on the light housing providing an override to the automatic switch for controlling illumination of the light source.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 23, 2008Publication date: December 25, 2008Inventors: Daniel S. CHOI, Adrian A. Bruno, Jon Alling, Eric Sugalski, Michael Pelland
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Patent number: 7415310Abstract: A home automation protocol system provides a network consisting of a number of node devices, controllers, and servers for storing information about node device settings and scene settings in a home environment is provided. The node devices are controlled by the controllers, in that the node devices are set to create scenes, which are stored in a scene server, while the operational states of the node devices are stored in a status server. The status server and scene server may be provided as separate units. The home automation protocol network is controlled by sending commands to the devices and servers, and new devices and controllers are added or updated, and new scenes are programmed. The network protocol allows devices running different protocols to be incorporated into the network.Type: GrantFiled: September 15, 2005Date of Patent: August 19, 2008Assignee: Intermatic IncorporatedInventors: Jeffrey K. Bovee, Gregory J. Aper, Brendan Doorhy, Brian Gaza, Steven R. Reckamp, Mihail C. Dinescu, Joseph Mazza, Michael Pelland, Tim Duitsman
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Publication number: 20070255856Abstract: An automation network includes automation network devices connected to the network and a system level interface that interfaces with a transport layer and an application layer of the automation network. The system level interface includes proxy command libraries configured to designate a proxy device from the automation network devices. The proxy device accepts commands or messages to be transmitted to another automation network device.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 31, 2006Publication date: November 1, 2007Inventors: Steven Reckamp, Miky Dinescu, Joseph Mazza, Gregory Aper, Michael Pelland, Brendan Doorhy, Brian Gaza, Jeffrey Bovee, Tim Duitsman
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Publication number: 20070256085Abstract: A system layer interface provides an abstraction interface to implement the system layer, and applications to interface with the network transport layer without requiring the developer to understand or work with the network transport layer functionality directly. A software architecture implements human-readable device types and human-readable units for network devices in an automation network. The software architecture includes command libraries to assign a human-readable device type to a network device and command libraries to assign a human-readable device unit to the network device in communication with the automation network. The human-readable device type and the human-readable device unit provide additional layers of description for a network description for each network device.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 31, 2006Publication date: November 1, 2007Inventors: Steven Reckamp, Miky Dinescu, Joseph Mazza, Gregory Aper, Michael Pelland, Brendan Doorhy, Brian Gaza, Jeffrey Bovee, Tim Duitsman
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Publication number: 20070250592Abstract: An automation network includes automation network devices connected to the network and a system layer interface that interfaces with a transport layer and an application layer of the automation network. The system layer interface includes messaging command libraries configured to implement human-readable messages for the automation network devices, where the automation network devices include at least one message output device. The system layer interface may provide commands and functions to establish messaging in the network, the length of supported messages, and scrolling of messages on output display devices.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 31, 2006Publication date: October 25, 2007Inventors: Steven Reckamp, Miky Dinescu, Joseph Mazza, Gregory Aper, Michael Pelland, Brendan Doorhy, Brian Gaza, Jeffrey Bovee, Tim Duitsman
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Publication number: 20070143440Abstract: An automation network includes automation network devices connected to the network and a system level interface that interfaces with a transport layer and an application layer of the automation network. A method is disclosed that programs an automation network device in communication with an automation network, where the automation network includes an access point coupled with an external network. The method includes receiving application upgrade data at the access point, where the application upgrade data includes upgrade data associated with a target automation network device in communication with the automation network. Application upgrade data is transmitted through the home to the target automation network device. A next application upgrade data packet to be transmitted across the automation network is requested from the target automation network device.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 31, 2006Publication date: June 21, 2007Inventors: Steven Reckamp, Miky Dinescu, Joseph Mazza, Gregory Aper, Michael Pelland, Brendan Doorhy, Brian Gaza, Jeffrey Bovee, Tim Duitsman
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Publication number: 20070121653Abstract: A software architecture for an automation network is disclosed that implements a high level, protocol-independent interface for a network system. The software architecture includes a system layer interface to maintain a protocol-independent interface with a transport layer and an application layer of the automation network. The system layer interface includes command libraries to route data within the network system, a node map to store data related to locations of network nodes, and a bridge table to store data related to network bridges. Using the software architecture, a programmer may not need to understand the network protocols run by nodes within the network system.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 31, 2006Publication date: May 31, 2007Inventors: Steven Reckamp, Miky Dinescu, Joseph Mazza, Gregory Aper, Michael Pelland, Brendan Doorhy, Brian Gaza, Jeffrey Bovee, Tim Duitsman
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Publication number: 20070109975Abstract: An automation network includes automation network devices connected to the network and a system layer interface that interfaces with a transport layer and an application layer of the home automation network. The system layer interface includes command libraries configured to upgrade a remote network device. The automation network queries the network devices to determine if there are lost network devices or newly added network devices. The automation network may update a new remote device with scene information related to any lost network devices.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 31, 2006Publication date: May 17, 2007Inventors: Steven Reckamp, Miky Dinescu, Joseph Mazza, Gregory Aper, Michael Pelland, Brendan Doorhy, Brian Gaza, Jeffrey Bovee, Tim Duitsman
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Publication number: 20070061020Abstract: A home automation protocol system provides a network consisting of a number of node devices, controllers, and servers for storing information about node device settings and scene settings in a home environment is provided. The node devices are controlled by the controllers, in that the node devices are set to create scenes, which are stored in a scene server, while the operational states of the node devices are stored in a status server. The status server and scene server may be provided as separate units. The home automation protocol network is controlled by sending commands to the devices and servers, and new devices and controllers are added or updated, and new scenes are programmed. The network protocol allows devices running different protocols to be incorporated into the network.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 15, 2005Publication date: March 15, 2007Inventors: Jeffrey Bovee, Gregory Aper, Brendan Doorhy, Brian Gaza, Steven Reckamp, Mihail Dinescu, Joseph Mazza, Michael Pelland, Tim Duitsman
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Patent number: 7000468Abstract: Disclosed is a fluid level gauge for sensing the level of fluid in a dispenser. The level gauge includes an inlet port communicating with the fluid and a check valve in communication with the inlet port. The check valve includes a membrane which allows air to pass. The level gauge further includes a pressure sensor in fluid communication with the check valve. The fluid level gauge may be used in connection with a beverage dispenser.Type: GrantFiled: April 2, 2004Date of Patent: February 21, 2006Assignee: Bunn-O-Matic CorporationInventors: Brendan Doorhy, Michael Pelland, Corey Pelland, Jon Alling
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Publication number: 20050016267Abstract: Disclosed is a fluid level gauge for sensing the level of fluid in a dispenser. The level gauge includes an inlet port communicating with the fluid and a check valve in communication with the inlet port. The check valve includes a membrane which allows air to pass. The level gauge further includes a pressure sensor in fluid communication with the check valve. The fluid level gauge may be used in connection with a beverage dispenser.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 2, 2004Publication date: January 27, 2005Inventors: Brendan Doorhy, Michael Pelland, Corey Pelland, Jon Alling
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Publication number: 20040032729Abstract: A modular light is provided. The light has a housing having a first mating member. The first mating member is removably connectable to a second mating member of a light pod. The removable light pod has an illumination device, an independent internal power source located therein, and a manual switch electrically connected to the internal power source to control illumination of the illumination device.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 25, 2003Publication date: February 19, 2004Inventors: Daniel S. Choi, Adrian A. Bruno, Jon Alling, Eric Sugalski, Michael Pelland
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Patent number: D500455Type: GrantFiled: April 3, 2003Date of Patent: January 4, 2005Assignee: Bunn-O-Matic CorporationInventors: Raul Munoz, Michael Pelland
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Patent number: D427185Type: GrantFiled: December 23, 1998Date of Patent: June 27, 2000Assignee: Terk Technologies Corp.Inventors: Luc Heiligenstein, Stephen Melamed, Michael Pelland, Sabrina L. Tongish
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Patent number: D427996Type: GrantFiled: December 23, 1998Date of Patent: July 11, 2000Assignee: Terk Technologies, Inc.Inventors: Luc Heiligenstein, Stephen Melamed, Michael Pelland, Sabrina L. Tongish