Patents by Inventor Stephen Mroszczak
Stephen Mroszczak 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: 10921417Abstract: Embodiments relate generally to systems and methods for updating the location information for a gas detector device. A gas detector device may comprise a wireless receiver operable to receive information from one or more wireless beacons. In some cases, the wireless beacons may comprise location information. When the gas detector device receives a wireless beacon, the location information stored on the gas detector device may be updated accordingly. In some cases, the subsequent readings of the gas detector device may be associated with the updated location information. In some cases, the wireless beacons may be located at critical areas within a facility, such as entrances or exits to locations.Type: GrantFiled: July 12, 2019Date of Patent: February 16, 2021Assignee: HONEYWELL INTERNATIONAL INC.Inventors: Kirk William Johnson, Mahdi Javer, Stephen Mroszczak
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Patent number: 10725003Abstract: Embodiments relate generally to systems and methods for completing processes on a gas detector device using near-field communication between the gas detector device and an NFC tag. The NFC tag may communicate instructions or information to the gas detector device. The NFC tag may be located on or near a gas testing system, comprising gas deliver tube(s), gas tank(s), as well as other elements. In some embodiments, the gas detector device may comprise a single button to simplify interactions with the user.Type: GrantFiled: January 12, 2016Date of Patent: July 28, 2020Assignee: Honeywell International Inc.Inventors: Kirk William Johnson, Kelly Englot, Stephen Mroszczak
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Publication number: 20190331759Abstract: Embodiments relate generally to systems and methods for updating the location information for a gas detector device. A gas detector device may comprise a wireless receiver operable to receive information from one or more wireless beacons. In some cases, the wireless beacons may comprise location information. When the gas detector device receives a wireless beacon, the location information stored on the gas detector device may be updated accordingly. In some cases, the subsequent readings of the gas detector device may be associated with the updated location information. In some cases, the wireless beacons may be located at critical areas within a facility, such as entrances or exits to locations.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 12, 2019Publication date: October 31, 2019Inventors: Kirk William Johnson, Mahdi Javer, Stephen Mroszczak
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Patent number: 10393856Abstract: Embodiments relate generally to systems and methods for updating the location information for a gas detector device. A gas detector device may comprise a wireless receiver operable to receive information from one or more wireless beacons. In some cases, the wireless beacons may comprise location information. When the gas detector device receives a wireless beacon, the location information stored on the gas detector device may be updated accordingly. In some cases, the subsequent readings of the gas detector device may be associated with the updated location information. In some cases, the wireless beacons may be located at critical areas within a facility, such as entrances or exits to locations.Type: GrantFiled: February 25, 2016Date of Patent: August 27, 2019Assignee: HONEYWELL INTERNATIONAL INC.Inventors: Kirk William Johnson, Mahdi Javer, Stephen Mroszczak
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Patent number: 10088550Abstract: Embodiments relate generally to systems and methods for updating the location information for a gas detector device. A gas detector device may comprise a wireless scanner operable to receive information from one or more passive tags. In some cases, the passive tags may comprise location information. When the gas detector scans a passive tag, the location information stored on the gas detector may be updated accordingly. In some cases, the subsequent readings of the gas detector may be associated with the updated location information. In some cases, the passive tags may be located at critical areas within a facility, such as entrances or exits to locations.Type: GrantFiled: February 17, 2016Date of Patent: October 2, 2018Assignee: Honeywell International Inc.Inventors: Kirk William Johnson, Mahdi Javer, Stephen Mroszczak
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Publication number: 20180267003Abstract: Embodiments relate generally to systems and methods for completing processes on a gas detector device using near-field communication between the gas detector device and an NFC tag. The NFC tag may communicate instructions or information to the gas detector device. The NFC tag may be located on or near a gas testing system, comprising gas deliver tube(s), gas tank(s), as well as other elements. In some embodiments, the gas detector device may comprise a single button to simplify interactions with the user.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 12, 2016Publication date: September 20, 2018Inventors: Kirk William JOHNSON, Kelly ENGLOT, Stephen MROSZCZAK
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Patent number: 9858803Abstract: Embodiments relate generally to systems and methods for indicating when a gas detector is out of compliance. A Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) enabled wireless gas-detector may allow for an advertisement packet to be transmitted from the gas detector. This advertisement packet may contain information about the gas detector to allow remote auditing from any BLE enabled remote listening device. This auditor device may be in the form of a mobile device, such as a cell phone or tablet, a fixed location auditor device, or any other BLE enabled device.Type: GrantFiled: August 12, 2015Date of Patent: January 2, 2018Assignee: Honeywell International Inc.Inventors: Kelly Englot, Stephen Mroszczak, Kirk William Johnson, Mahdi Javer
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Publication number: 20170248681Abstract: Embodiments relate generally to systems and methods for updating the location information for a gas detector device. A gas detector device may comprise a wireless receiver operable to receive information from one or more wireless beacons. In some cases, the wireless beacons may comprise location information. When the gas detector device receives a wireless beacon, the location information stored on the gas detector device may be updated accordingly. In some cases, the subsequent readings of the gas detector device may be associated with the updated location information. In some cases, the wireless beacons may be located at critical areas within a facility, such as entrances or exits to locations.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 25, 2016Publication date: August 31, 2017Inventors: Kirk William Johnson, Mahdi Javer, Stephen Mroszczak
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Patent number: 9743221Abstract: Embodiments relate generally to methods and systems for user association with a gas detector using passive NFC tags. Applicants propose a gas detector with a near-field communication (NFC) reader built into the gas detector, thereby allowing the user to scan their employee identification (ID) badge or a specialized individualized NFC tag. In some embodiments, an NFC tag may be attached to an employee ID badge. The gas detector may communicate via NFC with the badge and/or tag, and may recognize the badge and/or tag as associated with a specific user. When the user starts their shift, the gas detector with an NFC reader can scan the tag and associate the user with the detector and store the information in a log for archival purposes. This process can be completed by the user, and does not require connecting the gas detector to a computer to provide the association.Type: GrantFiled: August 12, 2015Date of Patent: August 22, 2017Assignee: Honeywell International Inc.Inventors: Mahdi Javer, Kirk William Johnson, Kelly Englot, Stephen Mroszczak
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Publication number: 20170234963Abstract: Embodiments relate generally to systems and methods for updating the location information for a gas detector device. A gas detector device may comprise a wireless scanner operable to receive information from one or more passive tags. In some cases, the passive tags may comprise location information. When the gas detector scans a passive tag, the location information stored on the gas detector may be updated accordingly. In some cases, the subsequent readings of the gas detector may be associated with the updated location information. In some cases, the passive tags may be located at critical areas within a facility, such as entrances or exits to locations.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 17, 2016Publication date: August 17, 2017Inventors: Kirk William Johnson, Mahdi Javer, Stephen Mroszczak
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Patent number: 9705570Abstract: Embodiments relate generally to methods and systems for configuring a gas detector using near-field communication (NFC). A gas detector may be equipped with an NFC reader that will allow the gas detector to scan and read NFC tags. Compatible NFC tags may be acquired and programmed with the configuration settings information. The NFC tag may then be attached to a poster with instructions that show where to place the detector in order to confirm their device's configuration. When the detector is placed in the appropriate location near the tag on the poster, the detector may receive information from the NFC tag, implement the configuration settings, and possibly display a confirmation message to the user. The NFC tag may also be attached to a card carried by a monitor for that work area.Type: GrantFiled: August 12, 2015Date of Patent: July 11, 2017Assignee: Honeywell International Inc.Inventors: Stephen Mroszczak, Kirk William Johnson, Kelly Englot, Mahdi Javer
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Publication number: 20170046945Abstract: Embodiments relate generally to systems and methods for indicating when a gas detector is out of compliance. A Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) enabled wireless gas-detector may allow for an advertisement packet to be transmitted from the gas detector. This advertisement packet may contain information about the gas detector to allow remote auditing from any BLE enabled remote listening device. This auditor device may be in the form of a mobile device, such as a cell phone or tablet, a fixed location auditor device, or any other BLE enabled device.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 12, 2015Publication date: February 16, 2017Inventors: Kelly Englot, Stephen Mroszczak, Kirk William Johnson, Mahdi Javer
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Publication number: 20170048650Abstract: Embodiments relate generally to methods and systems for user association with a gas detector using passive NFC tags. Applicants propose a gas detector with a near-field communication (NFC) reader built into the gas detector, thereby allowing the user to scan their employee identification (ID) badge or a specialized individualized NFC tag. In some embodiments, an NFC tag may be attached to an employee ID badge. The gas detector may communicate via NFC with the badge and/or tag, and may recognize the badge and/or tag as associated with a specific user. When the user starts their shift, the gas detector with an NFC reader can scan the tag and associate the user with the detector and store the information in a log for archival purposes. This process can be completed by the user, and does not require connecting the gas detector to a computer to provide the association.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 12, 2015Publication date: February 16, 2017Inventors: Mahdi Javer, Kirk William Johnson, Kelly Englot, Stephen Mroszczak
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Publication number: 20170047969Abstract: Embodiments relate generally to methods and systems for configuring a gas detector using near-field communication (NFC). A gas detector may be equipped with an NFC reader that will allow the gas detector to scan and read NFC tags. Compatible NFC tags may be acquired and programmed with the configuration settings information. The NFC tag may then be attached to a poster with instructions that show where to place the detector in order to confirm their device's configuration. When the detector is placed in the appropriate location near the tag on the poster, the detector may receive information from the NFC tag, implement the configuration settings, and possibly display a confirmation message to the user. The NFC tag may also be attached to a card carried by a monitor for that work area.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 12, 2015Publication date: February 16, 2017Inventors: Stephen Mroszczak, Kirk William Johnson, Kelly Englot, Mahdi Javer