Patents by Inventor Trevor Shaun Kavanaugh
Trevor Shaun Kavanaugh 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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Publication number: 20200401302Abstract: A system includes a sensing device and an industrial monitor comprising a memory and a processor communicatively coupled to the sensing device. The processor is configured to receive a measurement of a mechanical system during operation and determine a plurality of parameters of the mechanical system based on the received measurement. The system includes a portable monitoring device configured to individually present a series of screens on a display in response to user input, wherein each of the plurality of parameters is respectively associated with a particular screen of the series of screens, and wherein each particular screen is configured to selectively present a navigational indicator when a parameter that is associated with a different screen has an irregular status, and wherein the navigational indicator has an appearance that indicates the user input that will cause the different screen to be presented on the display of the monitoring device.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 18, 2020Publication date: December 24, 2020Applicant: General Electric CompanyInventors: Barrett Joseph Fuhrmann, JR., Brian Martin Axness, Trevor Shaun Kavanaugh
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Patent number: 10656816Abstract: A system includes a sensing device and an industrial monitor comprising a memory and a processor communicatively coupled to the sensing device. The processor is configured to receive a measurement of a mechanical system during operation and determine a plurality of parameters of the mechanical system based on the received measurement. The system includes a portable monitoring device configured to individually present a series of screens on a display in response to user input, wherein each of the plurality of parameters is respectively associated with a particular screen of the series of screens, and wherein each particular screen is configured to selectively present a navigational indicator when a parameter that is associated with a different screen has an irregular status, and wherein the navigational indicator has an appearance that indicates the user input that will cause the different screen to be presented on the display of the monitoring device.Type: GrantFiled: September 28, 2018Date of Patent: May 19, 2020Assignee: General Electric CompanyInventors: Barrett Joseph Fuhrmann, Jr., Brian Martin Axness, Trevor Shaun Kavanaugh
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Publication number: 20190102077Abstract: A system includes a sensing device and an industrial monitor comprising a memory and a processor communicatively coupled to the sensing device. The processor is configured to receive a measurement of a mechanical system during operation and determine a plurality of parameters of the mechanical system based on the received measurement. The system includes a portable monitoring device configured to individually present a series of screens on a display in response to user input, wherein each of the plurality of parameters is respectively associated with a particular screen of the series of screens, and wherein each particular screen is configured to selectively present a navigational indicator when a parameter that is associated with a different screen has an irregular status, and wherein the navigational indicator has an appearance that indicates the user input that will cause the different screen to be presented on the display of the monitoring device.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 28, 2018Publication date: April 4, 2019Applicant: General Electric CompanyInventors: Barrett Joseph Fuhrmann, Brian Martin Axness, Trevor Shaun Kavanaugh
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Patent number: 10114535Abstract: A system includes a sensing device and an industrial monitor comprising a memory and a processor communicatively coupled to the sensing device. The processor is configured to receive a measurement of a mechanical system during operation and determine a plurality of parameters of the mechanical system based on the received measurement. The system includes a portable monitoring device configured to individually present a series of screens on a display in response to user input, wherein each of the plurality of parameters is respectively associated with a particular screen of the series of screens, and wherein each particular screen is configured to selectively present a navigational indicator when a parameter that is associated with a different screen has an irregular status, and wherein the navigational indicator has an appearance that indicates the user input that will cause the different screen to be presented on the display of the monitoring device.Type: GrantFiled: October 19, 2015Date of Patent: October 30, 2018Assignee: General Electric CompanyInventors: Barrett Joseph Fuhrmann, Jr., Brian Martin Axness, Trevor Shaun Kavanaugh
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Patent number: 9863854Abstract: A system includes an industrial monitor communicatively coupled to at least one sensor that is coupled to a mechanical system. The industrial monitor is configured to determine at least one type of measurement regarding the operation of the mechanical system, wherein each type of measurement is associated with one or more measurements determined by the industrial monitor based on one or more inputs received from the at least one sensor. Additionally, the system includes a display device communicatively coupled to the industrial monitor, wherein the display device is configured to display the at least one type of measurement determined by the industrial monitor. Further, each type of measurement is displayed with an appearance that denotes a combined status of the one or more measurements associated with the type of measurement.Type: GrantFiled: August 2, 2013Date of Patent: January 9, 2018Assignee: General Electric CompanyInventors: Brian Martin Axness, Trevor Shaun Kavanaugh, Barrett Joseph Fuhrmann, Jr.
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Patent number: 9322723Abstract: An energy harvesting survey apparatus includes a main body having a first end positioned proximate to a machine configured to produce thermal energy and a second end positioned a predefined distance from the first end. At least one first sensor is coupled to the first end and is configured to detect a temperature of a surface of the machine. At least one second sensor is coupled to the second end and is configured to detect a temperature of ambient air substantially surrounding the machine. A circuit is coupled to the first and second sensors, and is configured to generate at least one output representative of an expected power output of a thermoelectric generator coupled to the machine based at least in part on the detected machine surface temperature and the detected ambient air temperature. A display device is coupled to the circuit and is configured to display the output.Type: GrantFiled: July 10, 2012Date of Patent: April 26, 2016Assignee: General Electric CompanyInventors: Robert Paul Stachow, Brandon James Rank, Trevor Shaun Kavanaugh
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Publication number: 20160041745Abstract: A system includes a sensing device and an industrial monitor comprising a memory and a processor communicatively coupled to the sensing device. The processor is configured to receive a measurement of a mechanical system during operation and determine a plurality of parameters of the mechanical system based on the received measurement. The system includes a portable monitoring device configured to individually present a series of screens on a display in response to user input, wherein each of the plurality of parameters is respectively associated with a particular screen of the series of screens, and wherein each particular screen is configured to selectively present a navigational indicator when a parameter that is associated with a different screen has an irregular status, and wherein the navigational indicator has an appearance that indicates the user input that will cause the different screen to be presented on the display of the monitoring device.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 19, 2015Publication date: February 11, 2016Inventors: Barrett Joseph Fuhrmann, JR., Brian Martin Axness, JR., Trevor Shaun Kavanaugh
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Patent number: 9195384Abstract: A system includes an industrial monitor configured to receive inputs from a plurality of sensors coupled to a mechanical system. The industrial monitor is configured to determine a plurality of measurements corresponding to operation of the mechanical system based, at least in part, on the received inputs. The system includes a display device communicatively coupled to the industrial monitor, wherein the display device is configured to present a user interface having a plurality of screens, and wherein each of measurement is associated with at least one of the plurality of screens. Further, each screen of the plurality of screens is configured to selectively present a navigational indicator having an appearance when a measurement associated with a different screen has an irregular status.Type: GrantFiled: August 2, 2013Date of Patent: November 24, 2015Assignee: General Electric CompanyInventors: Barrett Joseph Fuhrmann, Jr., Brian Martin Axness, Trevor Shaun Kavanaugh
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Publication number: 20150039266Abstract: A system includes an industrial monitor communicatively coupled to at least one sensor that is coupled to a mechanical system. The industrial monitor is configured to determine at least one type of measurement regarding the operation of the mechanical system, wherein each type of measurement is associated with one or more measurements determined by the industrial monitor based on one or more inputs received from the at least one sensor. Additionally, the system includes a display device communicatively coupled to the industrial monitor, wherein the display device is configured to display the at least one type of measurement determined by the industrial monitor. Further, each type of measurement is displayed with an appearance that denotes a combined status of the one or more measurements associated with the type of measurement.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 2, 2013Publication date: February 5, 2015Applicant: General Electric CompanyInventors: Brian Martin Axness, Trevor Shaun Kavanaugh, Barrett Joseph Fuhrmann, JR.
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Publication number: 20150040051Abstract: A system includes an industrial monitor configured to receive inputs from a plurality of sensors coupled to a mechanical system. The industrial monitor is configured to determine a plurality of measurements corresponding to operation of the mechanical system based, at least in part, on the received inputs. The system includes a display device communicatively coupled to the industrial monitor, wherein the display device is configured to present a user interface having a plurality of screens, and wherein each of measurement is associated with at least one of the plurality of screens. Further, each screen of the plurality of screens is configured to selectively present a navigational indicator having an appearance when a measurement associated with a different screen has an irregular status.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 2, 2013Publication date: February 5, 2015Applicant: General Electric CompanyInventors: Barrett Joseph Fuhrmann, JR., Brian Martin Axness, Trevor Shaun Kavanaugh
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Publication number: 20150035834Abstract: A system includes an industrial monitor configured to receive inputs from a plurality of sensors coupled to a mechanical system, wherein the industrial monitor is configured to determine a plurality of measurements of the mechanical system during operation based, at least in part, on the received inputs. The system also includes a display device communicatively coupled to the industrial monitor, wherein the display device is configured to present a graphical depiction associated with a particular measurement of the plurality of measurements. The graphical depiction is configured to simultaneously present a representation of a current value of the particular measurement and a representation of a historical maximum value of the particular measurement.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 2, 2013Publication date: February 5, 2015Applicant: General Electric CompanyInventors: Brian Martin Axness, Trevor Shaun Kavanaugh, Barrett Joseph Fuhrmann, JR.
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Publication number: 20150039102Abstract: A system includes an industrial monitor configured to receive inputs from a plurality of sensors coupled to a mechanical system. The industrial monitor is configured to determine a plurality of measurements of the mechanical system in operation based, at least in part, on the received inputs. The system also includes a display device communicatively coupled to the industrial monitor. The display device is configured to present a user interface including a plurality of screens, each screen configured to selectively present a visual indicator when a particular measurement of the plurality of measurements has an irregular status. Further, the visual indicator identifies the particular measurement having the irregular status.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 2, 2013Publication date: February 5, 2015Applicant: General Electric CompanyInventors: Barrett Joseph Fuhrmann, JR., Brian Martin Axness, Trevor Shaun Kavanaugh
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Patent number: 8768265Abstract: This disclosure describes examples of condition monitoring systems with node devices that can adjust the power level of a radio. Embodiments of the node device can dynamically vary the power level for the radio in response to communication with other node devices. In one example, the node devices measure the strength of a signal received from the other node devices. The node devices can, in response to this value, vary the power level of the radio to optimize power consumption and extend the battery life for the node device.Type: GrantFiled: November 29, 2011Date of Patent: July 1, 2014Assignee: General Electric CompanyInventors: Dwayne Andrew Folden, Robert Paul Stachow, Jr., Brandon James Rank, Benjamin Wayne Willis, Trevor Shaun Kavanaugh
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Publication number: 20140098803Abstract: A portable apparatus for use in a wireless mesh network includes a radio configured to transmit and receive signals to one or more network nodes coupled to a machine. The portable apparatus also includes a communication interface coupled to the radio, the communication interface being configured to be coupled to a computing device comprising a processor coupled to an input interface.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 5, 2012Publication date: April 10, 2014Applicant: GENERAL ELECTRIC COMPANYInventors: Robert Paul Stachow, Trevor Shaun Kavanaugh
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Publication number: 20140016665Abstract: An energy harvesting survey apparatus includes a main body having a first end positioned proximate to a machine configured to produce thermal energy and a second end positioned a predefined distance from the first end. At least one first sensor is coupled to the first end and is configured to detect a temperature of a surface of the machine. At least one second sensor is coupled to the second end and is configured to detect a temperature of ambient air substantially surrounding the machine. A circuit is coupled to the first and second sensors, and is configured to generate at least one output representative of an expected power output of a thermoelectric generator coupled to the machine based at least in part on the detected machine surface temperature and the detected ambient air temperature. A display device is coupled to the circuit and is configured to display the output.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 10, 2012Publication date: January 16, 2014Inventors: Robert Paul Stachow, Brandon James Rank, Trevor Shaun Kavanaugh
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Publication number: 20140018942Abstract: A display apparatus is provided. The display apparatus includes a circuit coupled to at least one energy harvester, wherein the circuit is configured to receive at least one signal that is representative of a detected energy output from the energy harvester. The circuit is also configured to generate at least one output representative of a quantification of the detected energy output. A display interface is coupled to the circuit and is configured to display the output generated by the circuit.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 10, 2012Publication date: January 16, 2014Inventors: Robert Paul Stachow, Brandon James Rank, Trevor Shaun Kavanaugh
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Publication number: 20130214970Abstract: A wireless mesh network includes a first network node including a first antenna positioned in a first orientation, a first processor, and a first orientation sensor. The first processor is programmed to determine the first orientation using the first orientation sensor and to transmit, using the first antenna, the first orientation to a computing device. The network also includes a second network node including a second antenna positioned in a second orientation, a second processor, and a second orientation sensor. The second processor is programmed to determine the second orientation using the second orientation sensor and to transmit, using the second antenna, the second orientation to the computing device for use in comparing the first orientation with the second orientation.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 21, 2012Publication date: August 22, 2013Inventors: Robert Paul Stachow, Brandon James Rank, Trevor Shaun Kavanaugh
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Publication number: 20130137378Abstract: This disclosure describes examples of condition monitoring systems with node devices that can adjust the power level of a radio. Embodiments of the node device can dynamically vary the power level for the radio in response to communication with other node devices. In one example, the node devices measure the strength of a signal received from the other node devices. The node devices can, in response to this value, vary the power level of the radio to optimize power consumption and extend the battery life for the node device.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 29, 2011Publication date: May 30, 2013Applicant: General Electric CompanyInventors: Dwayne Andrew Folden, Robert Paul Stachow, JR., Brandon James Rank, Benjamin Wayne Willis, Trevor Shaun Kavanaugh
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Publication number: 20120065905Abstract: The present subject matter provides a device for providing indications of vibration energy available from a source of vibration in one or more frequency bands. In one embodiment, the device is constructed to detect and display available vibration energy in a single frequency band using a bandpass filter and associated display. The frequency band is chosen to match an operational frequency band for a vibrational energy harvesting device. In other embodiments, the device may be constructed to display available energy in plural frequency bands either selectively by individual frequency band or by plural frequency bands simultaneously to assist in determining mounting locations for plural energy harvesting devices operating in different frequency bands.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 10, 2010Publication date: March 15, 2012Applicant: General Electric CompanyInventors: Brandon James Rank, Robert Paul Stachow, JR., Trevor Shaun Kavanaugh