Patents by Inventor Ronald R. Murphy

Ronald R. Murphy 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).

  • Patent number: 11946892
    Abstract: For moisture detection and prevention systems, the reduction or prevention of false positive and false negative alarms is of immense economic value. A method of discriminating the types of materials in contact with a capacitive detector can be easily implemented even for battery-powered devices and has already proven useful in testing in preventing false alarms, and discriminating various solutions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 29, 2022
    Date of Patent: April 2, 2024
    Inventors: Terry Lance Beasley, Daniel L. Dietzen, Gary H. Dietzen, Ronald R. Murphy
  • Publication number: 20230111808
    Abstract: A system and method for detecting multiple incidents in a set of flow meter units attached to a set of water consuming units. A plurality of uniquely identified flow meter units are operatively connected to a central control unit. The control unit is programmable to send alerts based on leaking incident status of particular flow meter units so that a responder may receive the alert and timely address the alert. The central control receives and stores data from the multiple flow meter units, including volumetric flow, time, and status and location of each alert. A method of detecting leaking in a building having multiple separate units, each unit having a unit water supply, includes placing a specially configured controller having a flow meter and automatic shut-off valve in each unit of the building. Leak sensors are positioned in water-leak risk areas wherein the controller communicates with both the flow meter and the sensors. A communication is established in between the controller and the sensors.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 20, 2022
    Publication date: April 13, 2023
    Applicant: ENCO ELECTRONIC SYSTEMS, LLC
    Inventors: Gary H. Dietzen, Ronald R. Murphy, Terry L. Beasley, Daniel L. Dietzen
  • Patent number: 11378235
    Abstract: A system and method for detecting multiple incidents in a set of flow meter units attached to a set of water consuming units. A plurality of uniquely identified flow meter units are operatively connected to a central control unit. The control unit is programmable to send alerts based on leaking incident status of particular flow meter units so that a responder may receive the alert and timely address the alert. The central control receives and stores data from the multiple flow meter units, including volumetric flow, time, and status and location of each alert. A method of detecting leaking in a building having multiple separate units, each unit having a unit water supply, includes placing a specially configured controller having a flow meter and automatic shut-off valve in each unit of the building. Leak sensors are positioned in water-leak risk areas wherein the controller communicates with both the flow meter and the sensors. A communication is established in between the controller and the sensors.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 12, 2019
    Date of Patent: July 5, 2022
    Assignee: ENCO ELECTRONIC SYSTEMS, LLC
    Inventors: Gary H. Dietzen, Ronald R. Murphy, Terry L. Beasley, Daniel L. Dietzen
  • Patent number: 11079347
    Abstract: A moisture sensor includes a circuit board and a plurality of circuits monitoring a plurality of moisture probes, wherein at least two sets of a plurality of probes are on the bottom of the sensor, one set in direct contact with the floor, a second set separated from the floor; a set of conductive pins that enable the body of the circuit board to be spaced from the floor to help any moisture accumulation beneath the sensor to evaporate, preventing mold growth; two sets of a plurality of probes along the edge of the sensor, such that when the sensor is installed edge on, these edge sensors will be in direct contact with the floor. The sensor transmits data periodically when sensed resistance is below a predetermined value.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 20, 2018
    Date of Patent: August 3, 2021
    Assignee: ENCO ELECTRONIC SYSTEMS, LLC
    Inventors: Terry Lance Beasley, Daniel L. Dietzen, Gary H. Dietzen, Ronald R. Murphy
  • Publication number: 20200072421
    Abstract: A system and method for detecting multiple incidents in a set of flow meter units attached to a set of water consuming units. A plurality of uniquely identified flow meter units are operatively connected to a central control unit. The control unit is programmable to send alerts based on leaking incident status of particular flow meter units so that a responder may receive the alert and timely address the alert. The central control receives and stores data from the multiple flow meter units, including volumetric flow, time, and status and location of each alert. A method of detecting leaking in a building having multiple separate units, each unit having a unit water supply, includes placing a specially configured controller having a flow meter and automatic shut-off valve in each unit of the building. Leak sensors are positioned in water-leak risk areas wherein the controller communicates with both the flow meter and the sensors. A communication is established in between the controller and the sensors.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 12, 2019
    Publication date: March 5, 2020
    Applicant: ENCO ELECTRONIC SYSTEMS, LLC
    Inventors: Gary H. Dietzen, Ronald R. Murphy, Terry L. Beasley, Daniel L. Dietzen
  • Patent number: 10352504
    Abstract: A system and method for detecting multiple incidents in a set of flow meter units attached to a set of water consuming units. A plurality of uniquely identified flow meter units are operatively connected to a central control unit. The control unit is programmable to send alerts based on leaking incident status of particular flow meter units so that a responder may receive the alert and timely address the alert. The central control receives and stores data from the multiple flow meter units, including volumetric flow, time, and status and location of each alert. A method of detecting leaking in a building having multiple separate units, each unit having a unit water supply, includes placing a specially configured controller having a flow meter and automatic shut-off valve in each unit of the building. Leak sensors are positioned in water-leak risk areas wherein the controller communicates with both the flow meter and the sensors. A communication is established in between the controller and the sensors.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 27, 2016
    Date of Patent: July 16, 2019
    Assignee: ENCO ELECTRONIC SYSTEM, LLC
    Inventors: Gary H. Dietzen, Ronald R. Murphy, Terry L. Beasley, Daniel L. Dietzen
  • Publication number: 20170030528
    Abstract: A system and method for detecting multiple incidents in a set of flow meter units attached to a set of water consuming units. A plurality of uniquely identified flow meter units are operatively connected to a central control unit. The control unit is programmable to send alerts based on leaking incident status of particular flow meter units so that a responder may receive the alert and timely address the alert. The central control receives and stores data from the multiple flow meter units, including volumetric flow, time, and status and location of each alert. A method of detecting leaking in a building having multiple separate units, each unit having a unit water supply, includes placing a specially configured controller having a flow meter and automatic shut-off valve in each unit of the building. Leak sensors are positioned in water-leak risk areas wherein the controller communicates with both the flow meter and the sensors. A communication is established in between the controller and the sensors.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 27, 2016
    Publication date: February 2, 2017
    Applicant: ENCO ELECTRONIC SYSTEMS, LLC
    Inventors: Gary H. Dietzen, Ronald R. Murphy, Terry L. Beasley, Daniel L. Dietzen
  • Patent number: D835241
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 27, 2016
    Date of Patent: December 4, 2018
    Assignee: ENCO ELECTRONIC SYSTEMS, LLC
    Inventors: Gary H. Dietzen, Ronald R. Murphy, Terry L. Beasley, Daniel L. Dietzen