Patents Assigned to Control Automation, Inc.
  • Patent number: 9544023
    Abstract: A Cable Assembly for supplying power includes wiring for carrying alternating electrical current, a plurality of Source Inductive Elements spaced at intervals along the wiring to provide power by induction; and an encapsulation layering that provides electrical insulation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 21, 2014
    Date of Patent: January 10, 2017
    Assignee: Syscor Controls & Automation Inc.
    Inventors: Nikolay Nikolov Tzonev, Dale John Shpak, David William Sime
  • Publication number: 20140285028
    Abstract: A Cable Assembly for supplying power includes wiring for carrying alternating electrical current, a plurality of Source Inductive Elements spaced at intervals along the wiring to provide power by induction; and an encapsulation layering that provides electrical insulation.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 21, 2014
    Publication date: September 25, 2014
    Applicant: Syscor Controls & Automation Inc.
    Inventors: Nikolay Nikolov TZONEV, Dale John SHPAK, David William SIME
  • Patent number: 8820182
    Abstract: This invention relates to the remote monitoring of the floating roofs of large storage tanks, including tanks used for storing liquid petroleum products or other chemicals. The invention is used to monitor the position and flexure of the roof and other conditions such as vibration; the presence of vapors or liquids from water, hydrocarbons, or other chemicals; the presence of snow; or the presence of intruders. The invention can be connected to a monitoring system using wired or wireless means and can be used for routine status monitoring or for notifying plant operators in the event of alarm conditions. The invention can be completely self-contained and is suitable for encapsulation and use in harsh environments.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 24, 2009
    Date of Patent: September 2, 2014
    Assignee: Syscor Controls & Automation Inc.
    Inventors: Tisonev Nikolay Nikolov, Dale John Shpak
  • Patent number: 8800395
    Abstract: An apparatus for the wireless and remote monitoring of covered floating storage tanks monitors roof position, flexure, fires and the presence of vapors or liquids from water, hydrocarbons or other chemicals. The apparatus relies upon on one or more encapsulated intelligent sensor units and communication units. The sensors are deployed on the floating roof of a storage tank and the communication units are deployed near the top wall of the floating roof storage tank or on the fixed roof of the tank.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 21, 2009
    Date of Patent: August 12, 2014
    Assignee: Syscor Controls & Automation Inc.
    Inventors: Nikolay Nikolov Tzonev, Dale John Shpak
  • Publication number: 20140111642
    Abstract: A visual monitoring system for covered storage tanks, comprising in combination a storage tank, an Imaging Unit and a Communication Unit. The storage tank has a peripheral wall, a fixed ceiling and a floating roof that travels up and down the peripheral wall. The Imaging Unit is positioned within the covered storage tank and includes a Camera, a Microcontroller, a Power Source and a Wireless Communication Interface. The Camera is mounted on one of the ceiling or the wall adjacent to the ceiling and is focused upon the floating roof. The Communication Unit receives wireless communication signals from the Imaging Unit providing imaging data regarding the floating roof.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 23, 2013
    Publication date: April 24, 2014
    Applicant: Syscor Controls & Automation Inc.
    Inventors: Nikolay Nikolov TZONEV, Dale SHPAK
  • Patent number: 8648711
    Abstract: An fire monitoring apparatus for large storage tanks of combustible fluids permits wireless communication between a Linear Heat Detector system and a Fire Control system. The system comprises a Communication Unit and a Remote Unit. The Communication Unit relays status and control signals between the Fire Control system and the Remote Unit. The communication between the Communication Unit and the Remote Unit is wireless. The Remote Unit is self-powered using solar cells, batteries, or a combination thereof.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 7, 2010
    Date of Patent: February 11, 2014
    Assignee: Syscor Controls & Automation Inc.
    Inventor: John Dale Shpak
  • Patent number: 5517235
    Abstract: A printed circuit board inspection system acquires images for purposes of inspection from viewing fields defined along the surface of the printed circuit board to be inspected which can be varied in size to accommodate the density and tolerance of components associated with the printed circuit board under inspection. To this end, the cameras of the inspection head associated with the printed circuit board inspection system are provided with zoom lenses, which are capable of controlled operation responsive to the existing microprocessor systems of the printed circuit board inspection system. This allows the magnification of images acquired by the cameras to be varied, as desired, in turn varying the size of the viewing fields defined for inspection purposes. The inspection head is then operated at a rate commensurate with the size of the viewing fields which have been selected.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 3, 1993
    Date of Patent: May 14, 1996
    Assignee: Control Automation, Inc.
    Inventor: Harold Wasserman
  • Patent number: 5260779
    Abstract: A method and apparatus for inspecting articles such as printed circuit boards doubles the transport rate for the article under inspection, and modifies the manner in which acquired video images are processed to account for this change in rate. Primarily, this involves two modifications to existing video processing systems including a change in synchronization for obtaining the frames which are to be processed, and a selective exposure (i.e., shuttering) of the video cameras to the images which are to be acquired in order to avoid the acquisition of plural images in a single frame. Once acquired, the video images are stored and processed making use of techniques which substantially correspond to those previously employed by existing inspection devices of this general type.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 21, 1992
    Date of Patent: November 9, 1993
    Assignee: Control Automation, Inc.
    Inventor: Harold Wasserman