Patents by Inventor Sybrandus B. V. Munsterhuis

Sybrandus B. V. Munsterhuis 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).

  • Method and apparatus for thermal powered control
    Patent number: 6701874
    Abstract: A system in accordance with the invention includes a thermo-electric device that is physically proximate with a thermal energy source, where, in operation, the thermo-electric device generates a voltage potential. The system further includes a power conversion circuit connected with the thermo-electric device, to modify the generated voltage potential. Also included in the system is a controller circuit connected with the power conversion circuit, where the thermo-electric device powers the controller circuit via the power conversion circuit. The system additionally includes a valve-control circuit connected with the controller circuit and the power conversion circuit, such that the thermo-electric device powers the valve control circuit, at least in part, via the power conversion circuit. The system also includes one or more sensing devices connected with the controller circuit.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 5, 2003
    Date of Patent: March 9, 2004
    Assignee: Honeywell International Inc.
    Inventors: Michael W. Schultz, Brent Chian, Sybrandus B. V. Munsterhuis