Patents by Inventor Thomas Christopher Basterash

Thomas Christopher Basterash 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: 11131972
    Abstract: Systems and methods of improving building automation system (BAS) performance includes collecting performance parameters associated with building automation devices, comparing the parameters to a benchmark, and adjusting the performance benchmark to match the corresponding performance parameter if the corresponding performance parameter exceeds the performance benchmark, or utilizing the performance parameter and the identity of the building automation device associated therewith to remediate the performance defect. The collected performance parameters may be used to prioritize system tasks based on current system performance. A performance monitoring agent included in a building automation system controller or a device controller determines a performance parameter thereof to assess and benchmark BAS performance.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 12, 2017
    Date of Patent: September 28, 2021
    Assignee: Trane International Inc.
    Inventors: Jonathan Glaser, Udhaya Kumar Dayalan, Thomas Christopher Basterash
  • Patent number: 11088911
    Abstract: A data system controller can include one or more application modules configured to receive data from one or more devices, and a data service module in operative communication with the one or more application modules to provide data thereto. The data service module can be configured to receive data from the one or more devices. The data service module can be configured to update data from a respective device of the one or more devices when a data change probability of the respective device is above a probability threshold to provide updated data from the respective device to the one or more application modules.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 8, 2019
    Date of Patent: August 10, 2021
    Assignee: Trane International Inc.
    Inventors: Thomas Christopher Basterash, Mark Martin, Udhaya Kumar Dayalan
  • Patent number: 10976798
    Abstract: A building automation system (BAS) controller includes a power supply, a primary controller, and plurality of USB ports for connection to a set of supported peripherals. The primary controller identifies the inserted USB device type and, based on device type, estimates a current draw of the USB device. The total estimated current draw of all inserted USB devices is added to the current draw of the primary controller and compared to the available capacity of the power supply. If the combined current draw is above a threshold, any remaining USB ports in which no USB devices are inserted are deactivated, thereby preventing the use of further USB devices. In embodiments, the BAS controller includes an auxiliary peripheral device power interface, and the total current of connected auxiliary peripheral devices is included in the combined current determination. A user interface coupled to the BAS controller displays power allocation status.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 28, 2017
    Date of Patent: April 13, 2021
    Assignee: Trane International Inc.
    Inventors: Thomas Christopher Basterash, Nathan P. Longen, Christopher Garnsworthy, Mark Martin
  • Patent number: 10921871
    Abstract: Architectures or techniques are presented that can facilitate automatic recovery from a component failure exhibited by a building automation system (BAS) control device and/or a heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) control device. A failure or fault condition with a software or firmware component can be automatically repaired. A failure or fault condition with a hardware component can be identified, potentially more quickly, and hardware component replacement can be streamlined or simplified.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 17, 2019
    Date of Patent: February 16, 2021
    Assignee: Trane International Inc.
    Inventors: Thomas Christopher Basterash, Mark Martin, Udhaya Kumar Dayalan
  • Publication number: 20210014108
    Abstract: A data system controller can include one or more application modules configured to receive data from one or more devices, and a data service module in operative communication with the one or more application modules to provide data thereto. The data service module can be configured to receive data from the one or more devices. The data service module can be configured to update data from a respective device of the one or more devices when a data change probability of the respective device is above a probability threshold to provide updated data from the respective device to the one or more application modules.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 8, 2019
    Publication date: January 14, 2021
    Applicant: Trane International Inc.
    Inventors: Thomas Christopher Basterash, Mark Martin, Udhaya Kumar Dayalan
  • Publication number: 20200379870
    Abstract: Architectures or techniques are presented that can learn relationships between graphical elements presented by a user interface and physical conditions that exist in an environment. Furthermore, the architectures or techniques can, potentially based on the learned information, present the graphical elements to the user interface in a manner that is determined to be more efficient. For example, graphical elements that were historically accessed when a particular physical condition is true can be identified. These identified graphical elements can then be presented in a location of the user interface that is determined to be favorable to rapid or efficient selection at times with the particular physical condition is determined to be satisfied.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 28, 2019
    Publication date: December 3, 2020
    Applicant: Trane International Inc.
    Inventors: Udhaya Kumar Dayalan, Thomas Christopher Basterash, Mark Martin
  • Publication number: 20200363855
    Abstract: Architectures or techniques are presented that can facilitate automatic recovery from a component failure exhibited by a building automation system (BAS) control device and/or a heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) control device. A failure or fault condition with a software or firmware component can be automatically repaired. A failure or fault condition with a hardware component can be identified, potentially more quickly, and hardware component replacement can be streamlined or simplified.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 17, 2019
    Publication date: November 19, 2020
    Applicant: Trane International Inc.
    Inventors: Thomas Christopher Basterash, Mark Martin, Udhaya Kumar Dayalan
  • Patent number: 10528015
    Abstract: A building automation system (BAS) controller configured for use in a BAS is disclosed. The BAS controller includes an internal storage device for storing a first type of data and a second type of data, and a processor in operative communication with the internal storage device. The BAS controller is configured to automatically store the first type of data and the second type of data to the internal storage device and the second type of data to an external storage device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 15, 2016
    Date of Patent: January 7, 2020
    Assignee: Trane International Inc.
    Inventor: Thomas Christopher Basterash
  • Publication number: 20180196402
    Abstract: Systems and methods of improving building automation system (BAS) performance includes collecting performance parameters associated with building automation devices, comparing the parameters to a benchmark, and adjusting the performance benchmark to match the corresponding performance parameter if the corresponding performance parameter exceeds the performance benchmark, or utilizing the performance parameter and the identity of the building automation device associated therewith to remediate the performance defect. The collected performance parameters may be used to prioritize system tasks based on current system performance. A performance monitoring agent included in a building automation system controller or a device controller determines a performance parameter thereof to assess and benchmark BAS performance.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 12, 2017
    Publication date: July 12, 2018
    Applicant: Trane International Inc.
    Inventors: Jonathan Glaser, Udhaya Kumar Dayalan, Thomas Christopher Basterash
  • Publication number: 20180173179
    Abstract: A building automation system (BAS) controller configured for use in a BAS is disclosed. The BAS controller includes an internal storage device for storing a first type of data and a second type of data, and a processor in operative communication with the internal storage device. The BAS controller is configured to automatically store the first type of data and the second type of data to the internal storage device and the second type of data to an external storage device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 15, 2016
    Publication date: June 21, 2018
    Applicant: Trane International Inc.
    Inventor: Thomas Christopher Basterash
  • Publication number: 20180150121
    Abstract: A building automation system (BAS) controller includes a power supply, a primary controller, and plurality of USB ports for connection to a set of supported peripherals. The primary controller identifies the inserted USB device type and, based on device type, estimates a current draw of the USB device. The total estimated current draw of all inserted USB devices is added to the current draw of the primary controller and compared to the available capacity of the power supply. If the combined current draw is above a threshold, any remaining USB ports in which no USB devices are inserted are deactivated, thereby preventing the use of further USB devices. In embodiments, the BAS controller includes an auxiliary peripheral device power interface, and the total current of connected auxiliary peripheral devices is included in the combined current determination. A user interface coupled to the BAS controller displays power allocation status.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 28, 2017
    Publication date: May 31, 2018
    Applicant: Trane International Inc.
    Inventors: Thomas Christopher Basterash, Nathan P. Longen, Christopher Garnsworthy, Mark Martin