Patents by Inventor Thomas H. Morell

Thomas H. Morell 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).

  • Publication number: 20210086627
    Abstract: A battery monitoring network is provided that includes a battery. The battery monitoring network also includes a battery monitoring system integrated within the battery. The battery monitoring system includes a diagnostic system configured to monitor or to store one or more battery parameters of the battery. Additionally, the battery monitoring system includes a transmitter configured to transmit data indicative of the one or more battery parameters of the battery. Furthermore, battery monitoring network includes a cloud-based computing network having a remote server configured to receive the data indicative of the one or more battery parameters of the battery. Moreover, the cloud-based computing network is configured to interface with a plurality of battery monitoring systems, and includes an internet connection.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 8, 2020
    Publication date: March 25, 2021
    Inventors: Douglas C. Campbell, Michael J. Sims, Rodger W. Eich, Thomas H. Morell, Dale A. Gospodarek, James S. Symanski
  • Patent number: 10870360
    Abstract: A battery monitoring network is provided that includes a battery. The battery monitoring network also includes a battery monitoring system integrated within the battery. The battery monitoring system includes a diagnostic system configured to monitor or to store one or more battery parameters of the battery. Additionally, the battery monitoring system includes a transmitter configured to transmit data indicative of the one or more battery parameters of the battery. Furthermore, battery monitoring network includes a cloud-based computing network having a remote server configured to receive the data indicative of the one or more battery parameters of the battery. Moreover, the cloud-based computing network is configured to interface with a plurality of battery monitoring systems, and includes an internet connection.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 19, 2013
    Date of Patent: December 22, 2020
    Assignee: CPS TECHNOLOGY HOLDINGS LLC
    Inventors: Douglas C. Campbell, Michael J. Sims, Rodger W. Eich, Thomas H. Morell, Dale A. Gospodarek, James S. Symanski
  • Patent number: 9581654
    Abstract: A battery includes a battery monitoring system for performing a battery self test. The battery monitoring system is integrated into the battery and configured to monitor a first health of the battery. The battery monitoring system is configured to receive an input signal from a wired interface or a wireless interface. The input signal is configured to instruct the battery monitoring system to provide feedback regarding the first health of the battery and/or a second health of the battery monitoring system. The wired interface consists of a positive terminal and a negative terminal of the battery.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 19, 2013
    Date of Patent: February 28, 2017
    Assignee: Johnson Controls Technology Company
    Inventors: Douglas C. Campbell, Thomas H. Morell
  • Patent number: 9316694
    Abstract: A battery is provided that includes a battery monitoring system integrated within the battery. The battery monitoring system includes a diagnostic system configured to monitor or store at least one parameter of the battery. Additionally, the battery monitoring system also includes a receiver communicatively coupled to the diagnostic system. Furthermore, the battery monitoring system includes a transmitter communicatively coupled to the diagnostic system and configured to activate upon receipt of a first wireless signal by the receiver and to transmit a second wireless signal indicative of the at least one parameter of the battery.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 19, 2013
    Date of Patent: April 19, 2016
    Assignee: Johnson Controls Technology Company
    Inventors: Douglas C. Campbell, Michael J. Sims, Thomas H. Morell
  • Publication number: 20140225428
    Abstract: A battery includes a battery monitoring system for performing a battery self test. The battery monitoring system is integrated into the battery and configured to monitor a first health of the battery. The battery monitoring system is configured to receive an input signal from a wired interface or a wireless interface. The input signal is configured to instruct the battery monitoring system to provide feedback regarding the first health of the battery and/or a second health of the battery monitoring system. The wired interface consists of a positive terminal and a negative terminal of the battery.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 19, 2013
    Publication date: August 14, 2014
    Applicant: Johnson Controls Technology Company
    Inventors: Douglas C. Campbell, Thomas H. Morell
  • Publication number: 20140229129
    Abstract: A battery monitoring network is provided that includes a battery. The battery monitoring network also includes a battery monitoring system integrated within the battery. The battery monitoring system includes a diagnostic system configured to monitor or to store one or more battery parameters of the battery. Additionally, the battery monitoring system includes a transmitter configured to transmit data indicative of the one or more battery parameters of the battery. Furthermore, battery monitoring network includes a cloud-based computing network having a remote server configured to receive the data indicative of the one or more battery parameters of the battery. Moreover, the cloud-based computing network is configured to interface with a plurality of battery monitoring systems, and includes an internet connection.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 19, 2013
    Publication date: August 14, 2014
    Applicant: Johnson Controls Technology Company
    Inventors: Douglas C. Campbell, Michael J. Sims, Rodger W. Eich, Thomas H. Morell, Dale A. Gospodarak, James S. Symanski
  • Publication number: 20140225620
    Abstract: A battery is provided that includes a battery monitoring system integrated within the battery. The battery monitoring system includes a diagnostic system configured to monitor or store at least one parameter of the battery. Additionally, the battery monitoring system also includes a receiver communicatively coupled to the diagnostic system. Furthermore, the battery monitoring system includes a transmitter communicatively coupled to the diagnostic system and configured to activate upon receipt of a first wireless signal by the receiver and to transmit a second wireless signal indicative of the at least one parameter of the battery.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 19, 2013
    Publication date: August 14, 2014
    Applicant: Johnson Controls Technology Company
    Inventors: Douglas C. Campbell, Michael J. Sims, Thomas H. Morell
  • Patent number: 6021119
    Abstract: An interactive response system includes a central control host system and one or more wireless remote systems geographically separated from the host system and interconnected with the host system through a communication network. Each remote system includes a base unit and a plurality of response units coupled with the base units through a wireless communication link. Each of the response units includes a microphone, a user input device and a control. Audio signals entered through the microphone are communicated over the wireless communication channel to the base unit and over the communication network to the host system. Any inputs entered on the input device are communicated over the wireless communication channel to the base unit. The host system includes an instructor selection device and a display. At least one call list is displayed on the display. The instructor may select characteristics of individuals for inclusion on the call list.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 24, 1996
    Date of Patent: February 1, 2000
    Assignee: Fleetwood Group, Inc.
    Inventors: Harry G. Derks, Nicholas W. Medendrop, Michael J. Mc Kanna, Hugh D. Harper, William S. Buehler, Patrick L. Moody, Thomas H. Morell
  • Patent number: 4892014
    Abstract: A microprocessor controlled automatic transmission range shift selector positions the range shift valve in accordance with a shift request by an electric motor. A feedback transducer provides valve position information for motor control purposes. Vehicle conditions transducers including a door switch, a seat switch, vehicle speed and RPM sensors, ignition circuit status and key presence detectors, a parking brake sensor and a foot brake switch provide inputs to the microprocessor which is programmed to determine appropriate shifts to prevent requested range shifts in some cases and automatically initiating shifts into park in other cases. An automatic parking brake actuator and door lock actuators are also controlled by the microprocessor system.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 1, 1988
    Date of Patent: January 9, 1990
    Assignee: Sparton Corporation
    Inventors: Thomas H. Morell, Frederick A. Schonfeld