Patents Represented by Attorney Kris T. Fredrick

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  • Phased micro fluid analyzer
    Patent number: 7000452
    Abstract: A micro fluid analyzer having a concentrator and separator. A strip continuous through a channel in the concentrator may provide a hot zone that may move with the flow of fluid through the channel of the concentrator to provide a concentration of heat in the flow. A pump may provide a flow to the fluid through the analyzer. Detectors may be positioned at places where the fluid may flow. A processor or controller may be connected to the strip, separator, pump and detectors. The concentrator, separator, detectors and processor may be integrated on one chip.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 26, 2003
    Date of Patent: February 21, 2006
    Assignee: Honeywell International Inc.
    Inventors: Ulrich Bonne, Robert Higashi, Cleopatra Cabuz
  • Method and apparatus for receiving a removable media member
    Patent number: 7000330
    Abstract: The present invention is directed towards receiving removable media, and in some embodiments, providing tighter alignment tolerances between an inserted removable media member and a receiving device. The present invention is also directed towards providing one or more electrical or optical device on or in the removable media member itself, and for providing an electrical and/or optical link between the one or more electrical and/or optical devices on or in the removable media and the receiving device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 2, 2003
    Date of Patent: February 21, 2006
    Assignee: Honeywell International Inc.
    Inventors: Jay Schwichtenberg, Aravind Padmanabhan, Robert Demers
  • Optical pressure sensor
    Patent number: 7000477
    Abstract: A pressure sensor is formed on a substrate, the surface of the substrate having a p-n junction and a shell with a beam inside the shell over the p-n junction. The beam and the shell and the p-n junction surface form optical Fabry-Pérot cavities. An optical fiber is positioned in a hole formed in the underside of the substrate below the p-n junction. Light from the fiber charges the p-n junction and drives it into vibration mode. Pressure changes change the tension in the diaphram to vary the frequency with changes in pressure, so that pressure can be detected.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 2, 2004
    Date of Patent: February 21, 2006
    Assignee: Honeywell International inc.
    Inventors: Daniel W. Youngner, Son Thai Lu
  • Patch wireless test fixture
    Patent number: 7000461
    Abstract: In general, a pressure rail having a top surface and a bottom surface and one or more pressure inlets to a pressure channel can be located within the pressure rail. The pressure channel can be drilled into the pressure rail. A plurality of patch depressions can be formed into a plurality of sealing surfaces on the top surface of the pressure rail upon which a patch is positioned. A plurality of antenna blocks is generally disposed upon the pressure rail, wherein each antenna block thereof includes at least two antennas. Two antennas can be connected to a respective antenna block among the plurality of antenna blocks utilizing a silicone adhesive. Each antenna block is respectively located on the pressure rail in order to provide wireless data indicative of pressure and temperature conditions associated with each patch among the plurality of patches.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 23, 2004
    Date of Patent: February 21, 2006
    Assignee: Honeywell International Inc.
    Inventors: Gary W. Eisenhower, Jr., Brian J. Marsh, Roger L. Larson
  • Systems and methods for installation and maintenance of proximity sensors
    Patent number: 7002471
    Abstract: Methods and systems for installing and monitoring a proximity sensor are disclosed. A target can be detected utilizing a sensor located proximate to the target. Data can be then automatically generated by the sensor, wherein the data comprises information indicative of the relative position of the target and the sensor. Thereafter, the data can be transmitted from the sensor to a mobile device (e.g., a PDA, laptop computer, etc) having a processor for processing the data and a graphical user interface, wherein the data can be displayed and manipulated by a user of the mobile device in order to accurately position the sensor and target for installation and maintenance thereof.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 14, 2004
    Date of Patent: February 21, 2006
    Assignee: Honeywell International Inc.
    Inventors: Alexander C. Geddes, Knuk E. Jermer
  • Water vapor transport power generator
    Patent number: 7001681
    Abstract: An improved system for generating electrical power using a fuel cell. More particularly, a system for generating hydrogen gas by reacting water vapor with a substantially non-fluid substance and transporting the generated hydrogen gas to the fuel cell which generates electrical power. Reacting water vapor with the non-fluid hydrogen generating substance rather than liquid water prevents caking of the non-fluid substance and deposition of byproducts onto the non-fluid substance that interfere with continued generation of hydrogen gas.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 28, 2001
    Date of Patent: February 21, 2006
    Assignee: Honeywell International Inc.
    Inventor: Roland A. Wood
  • Self aligned Hall with field plate
    Patent number: 7002229
    Abstract: A self aligned Hall sensor system and method are disclosed. A substrate can be provided. A Hall element and a plurality of contacts can then be formed upon the substrate wherein contacts are located in reference to one another. A field plate formed from polysilicon can then be formed upon the Hall element, wherein the field plate functions as a self-aligning mask for the plurality of contacts such that when the field plate is biased, a number of mobile carriers present at a surface of the field plate are minimized throughout the surface and up to and including the plurality of contacts, thereby minimizing asymmetry and offsets associated with the Hall element.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 16, 2004
    Date of Patent: February 21, 2006
    Assignee: Honeywell International Inc.
    Inventor: Isaac D. Cohen
  • Method a quartz sensor
    Patent number: 7000298
    Abstract: A quartz sensor method and system are disclosed in which a plurality of SAW sensing resonators can be mechanically simulated for implementation upon a quartz wafer substrate. The quartz wafer substrate can thereafter be appropriately etched to produce a quartz diaphragm from the quartz wafer substrate. A plurality of SAW sensing resonators (e.g., pressure, reference and/or temperature SAW resonators) can then be located upon the quartz wafer substrate, which is based upon the previously mechanically simulated for implementation upon the substrate to thereby produce a quartz sensor package from the quartz wafer substrate.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 20, 2004
    Date of Patent: February 21, 2006
    Assignee: Honeywell International Inc.
    Inventors: James D. Cook, Cornel P. Cobianu, Vlad Buiculescu, Ioan Pavelescu, Brian D. Speldrich, James Z. Liu, Brian J. Marsh
  • Dual diaphragm valve
    Patent number: 6991213
    Abstract: A valve for regulating the flow of fluids (gas or liquid) using two flexible diaphragms in which an additional element is added to promote rolling contact between the diaphragms. The valve operates in a normally open configuration where fluid flows into the valve, passed through holes or openings in two electrostatically operative diaphragms and out of the valve. The holes or openings in one diaphragm are offset from the holes or openings in the other diaphragm, so that upon electro-static actuation, the diaphragms will seal together, closing the valve.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 9, 2004
    Date of Patent: January 31, 2006
    Assignee: Honeywell International Inc.
    Inventors: Tzu-Yu Wang, Eugen I Cabuz
  • Method for forming a magnetic sensor that uses a Lorentz force and a piezoelectric effect
    Patent number: 6975109
    Abstract: A method and apparatus for sensing a presence of a magnetic field and/or a magnitude of a magnetic flux density of the magnetic field. A direct-current voltage is applied across a first layer of a conductive material, so that a direct current flows in a first direction through the first layer. A second layer of a piezoelectric material is integrated with or positioned adjacent or abutting the first layer. The first layer and the second layer are exposed to or positioned within a magnetic field. A Lorentz force is thus caused, preferably in a direction which is generally perpendicular to the first direction of the direct current and a second direction of the magnetic field to deflect the piezoelectric material thereby causing an output voltage in response to the Lorentz force. A magnetic flux density can be calculated as a function of the piezoelectric output.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 29, 2002
    Date of Patent: December 13, 2005
    Assignee: Honeywell International Inc.
    Inventor: Bo Su Chen
  • Differential compensated vapor sensor
    Patent number: 6973819
    Abstract: Vapor sensing systems and methods are disclosed. An appliance such as a gas water heater, clothes dryer, and the like can be associated with a controller for controlling the appliance. A vapor sensor is also associated with the appliance, such that the vapor sensor comprises an active sensor and an error sensor, wherein the active sensor generates an active signal and the error sensor generates an error signal. An amplifier is also associated with the vapor sensor, such that the amplifier subtracts the error signal from the active signal to generate a compensated signal indicative of the presence of an ignitable vapor within a vicinity of the appliance and thereby instruct the controller to shut down the appliance.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 1, 2003
    Date of Patent: December 13, 2005
    Assignee: Honeywell International Inc.
    Inventors: Robert M. Ruhland, Richard W. Gehman, Peter M. Anderson, Peter M. Calvagna
  • Optical alignment detection system
    Patent number: 6970245
    Abstract: An optical alignment detection system for detecting the alignment of a first object relative to a second object is provided. One or more light sources and one or more light detectors, either or both of which are secured relative to the second object, are used to detect the position of one or more light scattering elements on the first object.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 21, 2002
    Date of Patent: November 29, 2005
    Assignee: Honeywell International Inc.
    Inventors: Bernard S. Fritz, Aravind Padmanabhan, Peter Reutiman
  • Electrostatically actuated valve
    Patent number: 6968862
    Abstract: An electrostatically actuated valve that is relatively small, has relatively low fabrication costs, and consumes relatively low voltage and/or power. Normally closed, normally open, three (or more) way valves, and other configurations are contemplated. These electrostatically actuated valves are suitable for a wide variety of applications, including but not limited to, low power and wireless applications, for example.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 3, 2004
    Date of Patent: November 29, 2005
    Assignee: Honeywell International Inc.
    Inventors: Cleopatra Cabuz, Eugen I. Cabuz
  • Methods for reducing the curvature in boron-doped silicon micromachined structures
    Patent number: 6969425
    Abstract: Layers of boron-doped silicon having reduced out-of-plane curvature are disclosed. The layers have substantially equal concentrations of boron near the top and bottom surfaces. Since the opposing concentrations are substantially equal, the compressive stresses on the layers are substantially balanced, thereby resulting in layers with reduced out-of-plane curvature.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 17, 2003
    Date of Patent: November 29, 2005
    Assignee: Honeywell International Inc.
    Inventors: Cleopatra Cabuz, Max C. Glenn, Francis M. Erdmann, Robert D. Horning
  • Adaptive geartooth sensor with dual peak detectors and true power on capability
    Patent number: 6967477
    Abstract: Methods and systems for detecting a rotating target are disclosed herein, wherein a biasing magnet is associated with a rotating target in association with a dual peak detector. The rotating target generally comprises a plurality of teeth and at least one slot formed between at least one tooth of the rotating target. In general, the biasing magnet and the rotating target generate a magnetic signal having positive and negative peaks thereof. The dual peak detector includes a tooth detector and a slot detector, such that the dual peak detector detects a minimum and maximum peak of the magnetic signal generated by the biasing magnet and the rotating target. Additionally, a clamping circuit can be associated with the dual peak detector, wherein the clamping circuit can provide a true power on (TPO) functionality.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 2, 2004
    Date of Patent: November 22, 2005
    Assignee: Honeywell International Inc.
    Inventors: Joseph K. Murdock, Greg R. Furlong, Peter G. Hancock, Fred W. Hintz
  • Sensor testing system and method
    Patent number: 6964198
    Abstract: In general, a pressure rail can be provide, which includes one or more pressure inlets and a plurality of pressured cavities formed therein. Housing components can be respectively located atop the pressured cavities, such that each housing component is sealed to a respective pressurized cavity. A connector component can be threaded into the top of each housing component for attachment to a sensor (e.g., a SAW sensor) for testing thereof. Each housing component can be configured from a clear thermoplastic material, which protects the housing components from RF frequencies, and high temperature and pressure conditions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 25, 2004
    Date of Patent: November 15, 2005
    Assignee: Honeywell International Inc.
    Inventor: Gary W. Eisenhower, Jr.
  • Sensor with molded sensor diaphragm cover
    Patent number: 6962084
    Abstract: A diaphragm cover apparatus and method for a sensor are disclosed. A sensor cover is located proximate to a base. A dimple can be located centrally within the cover, wherein the dimple comprises a component that is separate from the sensor cover and diaphragm. The dimple contacts a sense element of the sensor. Additionally, a foil can be adapted for use in blocking air permeation through the sensor diaphragm, when the sensor experiences pressure. An over mold diaphragm is generally located as part of the sensor cover. The dimple itself comprises a highly polished surface to reduce stress concentrators from contacting the sense element. The dimple can be formed from materials such as stainless steel, ceramic and the like to optimize the performance of the sensor.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 6, 2003
    Date of Patent: November 8, 2005
    Assignee: Honeywell International Inc.
    Inventor: Kenneth E. Gall
  • Passive wireless piezoelectric smart tire sensor with reduced size
    Patent number: 6958565
    Abstract: A surface wave device can be configured to include an interdigital transducer and an acoustic coating formed upon a piezoelectric substrate, wherein the interdigital transducer is selected to introduce negligible electrical coupling to surface waves thereof. Additionally, an antenna can be integrated with the surface wave device, wherein the antenna receives one or mores signals, which excite the acoustic wave device to produce multiple modes frequency outputs in which temperature and pressure effect changes are separated from one another for analysis thereof.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 5, 2004
    Date of Patent: October 25, 2005
    Assignee: Honeywell International Inc.
    Inventor: James Z. Liu
  • Movable zero point position sensor
    Patent number: 6952944
    Abstract: A sensor assembly is coupled with a control linkage and detects displacement of the control linkage and produces an output signal indicative of that displacement. The zero-point of the sensor assembly is not necessarily aligned with the zero-point of the control linkage when the two systems are coupled together. Instead, the control linkage is placed in its zero position and the sensor assembly determines its current positional reading at that time. This reading is stored as a zero-offset value which is then used, during normal operation of the sensor, to adjust the output signal of the sensor assembly when subsequent control linkage displacements are sensed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 9, 2002
    Date of Patent: October 11, 2005
    Assignee: Honeywell International Inc.
    Inventor: Charles E. Ward
  • Actuator
    Patent number: 6949712
    Abstract: There is disclosed an improved actuator 215, and an operating key 100 for use in the actuator 215. Known actuators suffer from a number of problems such as limited functionality and limited radius of operation. Accordingly, the present invention provides an operating key 100 for use in an actuator 215, the operating key 100 comprising a key body 105 and a key element 110 and means to adjust an angle of inclination of the key element 110 relative to the key body 105, the adjustment means having first and second resilient biasing means 115, 120. The invention further provides an operating key 100 comprising means to at least partially rotate at least part 160 of the key element 110 around an axis extending from the key body 105. The operating key 100 is thus a “universal” key, which may be used in horizontal or vertical hinged doors, though is not limited to such use.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 12, 2000
    Date of Patent: September 27, 2005
    Assignee: Honeywell International Inc.
    Inventor: James O'Donnell