Patents Assigned to Control Technology
  • Vehicle seat cover and vehicle seat with such a cover
    Patent number: 8733835
    Abstract: A vehicle seat has a cover that comprises, in sections, a first layer and a second layer, wherein the first and second layers have different elasticities. The layers may be connected, such as by sewing. The layers may have strips arranged transversely to an expansion direction.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 17, 2009
    Date of Patent: May 27, 2014
    Assignee: Johnson Controls Technology Company
    Inventor: Emanuel Ulfig
  • SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR GENERATING AN ENERGY USE MODEL FOR A BUILDING
    Publication number: 20140142904
    Abstract: A system for generating an energy use model of a building includes a processing circuit operable to receive building data indicative of a first type of building variable and to receive additional building data correlated to an energy use of the building. The processing circuit is also operable to determine a portion of the building variable that is uncorrelated with the additional building data. The processing circuit is further operable to use the additional building data and the uncorrelated portion of the building variable to generate the energy use model of the building.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 16, 2012
    Publication date: May 22, 2014
    Applicant: Johnson Controls Technology Company
    Inventors: Kirk H. Drees, Michael J. Wenzel
  • SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR STATISTICAL CONTROL AND FAULT DETECTION IN A BUILDING MANAGEMENT SYSTEM
    Publication number: 20140142760
    Abstract: A building management strategy includes using exponentially weighted moving averages with statistical models to detect changes in the behavior of the building management system. Detected changes in the behavior of the system may indicate a detected fault, a change in a predicted behavior, or a need for the statistical models to be updated.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 9, 2013
    Publication date: May 22, 2014
    Applicant: Johnson Controls Technology Company
    Inventors: Kirk H. Drees, James P. Kummer
  • SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR BUILDING ENERGY USE BENCHMARKING
    Publication number: 20140142905
    Abstract: Systems and methods for using an energy use model of a building for benchmarking is shown and described. An exemplary method includes receiving building data indicative of one or more characteristics of the building. The method further includes generating an energy use model for the building based on the building data and using the energy use model to generate statistics for the building. The method also includes identifying one or more other buildings having the same classification as the building. The method yet further includes comparing the generated statistics for the building to statistics for the identified one or more other buildings and providing an indication of the comparison.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 16, 2012
    Publication date: May 22, 2014
    Applicant: Johnson Controls Technology Company
    Inventors: Kirk H. Drees, Michael J. Wenzel
  • CELL TERMINAL SEAL SYSTEM AND METHOD
    Publication number: 20140141317
    Abstract: A battery module includes a hermetically sealed battery cell assembly. The battery cell assembly includes a housing and an electrochemical cell disposed in the housing. The battery cell assembly also includes a first battery terminal coupled to and extending away from the electrochemical cell and extending through a first opening in the housing. The first opening in the housing comprises a flange. The battery cell assembly further includes a sealing ring disposed around the flange to exert a compressive force for hermetically sealing the opening.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 5, 2013
    Publication date: May 22, 2014
    Applicant: Johnson Controls Technology LLC
    Inventor: Matthew R. Tyler
  • Automated fault detection and diagnostics in a building management system
    Patent number: 8731724
    Abstract: Systems and methods for building automation system management are shown and described. The systems and methods relate to fault detection via abnormal energy monitoring and detection. The systems and methods also relate to control and fault detection methods for chillers. The systems and methods further relate to graphical user interfaces for use with fault detection features of a building automation system.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 27, 2011
    Date of Patent: May 20, 2014
    Assignee: Johnson Controls Technology Company
    Inventors: Kirk H. Drees, James P. Kummer
  • Locking element for a vehicle seat
    Patent number: 8727443
    Abstract: A locking element for a vehicle seat serves to lock the backrest to a seat part and/or to the body of the vehicle. The element comprises a rotatably mounted rotary catch which interacts with a pin in a locking manner. A rotatably mounted latching pawl secures the rotary catch in its locking position. In case of an accident, the rotary catch and the latching pawl are displaced relative to a housing part.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 6, 2009
    Date of Patent: May 20, 2014
    Assignee: Johnson Controls Technology Company
    Inventors: Andreas Vedder, Igor Gordenko
  • Vehicular trim applications using film adhesive in lieu of stitching
    Patent number: 8727449
    Abstract: A trim covering for a seat assembly of a vehicle, the trim cover having an inner and outer surface and a bonding tape applied to at least one of the inner or outer surfaces. The bonding tape is used to bond portions of the trim cover together, provide additional structural integrated to the trim cover and provide improved craftsmanship in closing-out certain areas of the trim cover. A method of performing a trim cover assembly for use in a seat assembly of a vehicle. The method includes applying heat and pressure over a predetermined time period to bonding tape arranged at a joint between at least two trim components, placing such bonding tape and trim components in a mold, and applying heat and pressure over a predetermined time period to such trim components having the bonding tape arranged at a joint, to form a one-piece trim assembly.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 25, 2009
    Date of Patent: May 20, 2014
    Assignee: Johnson Controls Technology Company
    Inventors: Gregg Laframboise, David Thimm, Richard P. Doerer, Daniel J. Koester, Marie R. Howell, Sandra L. Smith, Jeffrey Suiter, Teresa A. Stapleton, Duane Potes, Jr.
  • Actuator for crash activated head restraint
    Patent number: 8727437
    Abstract: Vehicle-seat comprising a seat base, a seatback and a head restraint reduces the gap between the head of a seat occupant and the front side of the head restraint in case of a crash, the vehicle seat further comprising an actuator, which is located in the seat back, which comprises a deformable body, which deforms reversible under the force resulting from the rearward movement of body of the seat occupant during and/or after the rear crash, and which comprises a first and a second end, whereas at least one end, preferably both ends, is/are slideably supported in a basis, whereas the head restraint and the actuator are connected by a force transmitter, which transmits a force, resulting from the deformation of the deformable body from the actuator to the head restraint.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 26, 2009
    Date of Patent: May 20, 2014
    Assignee: Johnson Controls Technology Company
    Inventors: Eric B. Michalak, Gregg R. Laframboise
  • Controllers and methods for providing computerized generation and use of a three dimensional surge map for control of chillers
    Patent number: 8726678
    Abstract: A controller for a chiller includes processing electronics configured to detect a plurality of surge events. The processing electronics calculate a point for each detected surge event in at least a three dimensional coordinate system. The three dimensional coordinate system describes at least three conditions of the chiller when the surge event was detected. The processing electronics are configured to calculate a surface map for the at least three dimensional coordinate system using the calculated points. The processing electronics are further configured to control at least one setpoint for the chiller using the calculated surface map.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 19, 2010
    Date of Patent: May 20, 2014
    Assignee: Johnson Controls Technology Company
    Inventors: Robert D. Turney, Kirk H. Drees, Brett M. Lenhardt, Curtis C. Crane
  • SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR MEASURING AND VERIFYING ENERGY SAVINGS IN BUILDINGS
    Publication number: 20140136005
    Abstract: A computer system for use with a building management system in a building includes a processing circuit configured to use historical data received from the building management system to automatically select a set of variables estimated to be significant to energy usage in the building. The processing circuit is further configured to apply a regression analysis to the selected set of variables to generate a baseline model for predicting energy usage in the building.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 9, 2013
    Publication date: May 15, 2014
    Applicant: Johnson Controls Technology Company
    Inventors: Kirk H. Drees, Michael J. Wenzel
  • Folding seat
    Patent number: 8720996
    Abstract: A dual front linkage system for a adjusting a vehicle seat includes a seat sub-frame member, a first linkage member, a second linkage member, and a base member. The first end of the seat sub-frame member is coupled to the second end of the first linkage member and the second end of the seat sub-frame member is coupled to the seat base, the first end of the first linkage member is coupled to the first end of the second linkage member, the second end of the second linkage member is coupled to the first end of the base member, and the second end of the base member is coupled to the vehicle. The linkage system enables the seat base and seat back to be folded forward and downward into a stowed position and allows the seat to be tumbled forward to enhance vehicle ingress and egress.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 9, 2009
    Date of Patent: May 13, 2014
    Assignee: Johnson Controls Technology Company
    Inventors: Michael C. Nazione, Steven P. Livesey, Munur Omer Dagcioglu
  • SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR SENSING DEW POINT IN A BUILDING SPACE
    Publication number: 20140129044
    Abstract: A method of maintaining a temperature of a surface in a building space to be above a dew point of the building space includes calculating a dew point based on a temperature measurement and a relative humidity measurement. The method further includes estimating a safety margin associated with the dew point calculation, determining a minimum temperature of the surface, wherein the minimum temperature is a function of the dew point and the safety margin, and commanding a first component of a building automation system to adjust a current temperature of the surface to be greater than the minimum temperature.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 2, 2012
    Publication date: May 8, 2014
    Applicant: Johnson Controls Technology Company
    Inventor: Michael J. Wenzel
  • SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR EVALUATING AND REPORTING EVENTS IN A BUILDING MANAGEMENT SYSTEM
    Publication number: 20140129180
    Abstract: Systems and methods for evaluating and reporting events in a building management system are provided. An event indication for building equipment of the building management system is received at a processing circuit. The event indication is associated with an event. The processing circuit classifies the event as at least one of a cause event and a symptom event. The processing circuit suppresses the event indication in response to classifying the event as a symptom event and displays the event indication in response to classifying the event as a cause event.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 14, 2014
    Publication date: May 8, 2014
    Applicant: Johnson Controls Technology Company
    Inventor: Douglas P. Mackay
  • Devices, systems, and methods for communicating with rooftop air handling units and other HVAC components
    Patent number: 8718707
    Abstract: A device for communicating information from a controller for a rooftop air handling unit to a portable electronic device includes a wire terminal for wiring to the controller and for receiving a signal comprising information from the controller. The device further includes a transceiver configured to wirelessly transmit the information to the portable electronic device. The device yet further includes a circuit coupled to the wire terminal and the transceiver. The circuit is configured to extract the information from the signal. The circuit is further configured to provide the information from the wire terminal to the transceiver.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 20, 2009
    Date of Patent: May 6, 2014
    Assignee: Johnson Controls Technology Company
    Inventors: Charles L. Crawford, Harold L. Jeffery
  • Vehicle floor console
    Patent number: 8714617
    Abstract: In one embodiment, a vehicle floor console is provided that includes a support structure and a retaining feature pivotally biased toward the support structure. The retaining feature is configured to secure cargo between the support structure and the retaining feature.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 9, 2012
    Date of Patent: May 6, 2014
    Assignee: Johnson Controls Technology Company
    Inventors: Jason M. Hipshier, Jacob Maki, David J. McCarthy, Craig D. Flowerday
  • Economized vapor compression circuit
    Patent number: 8713963
    Abstract: An economized vapor compression circuit is disclosed. An evaporator, compressor, condenser and economizer are fluidly connected by a refrigerant line containing refrigerant. A portion of the liquid refrigerant leaving the economizer is diverted away from the evaporator to sub-cool liquid refrigerant at a location between the condenser and the evaporator.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 24, 2012
    Date of Patent: May 6, 2014
    Assignee: Johnson Controls Technology Company
    Inventor: Mustafa Kemal Yanik
  • VEHICLE BATTERY DATA STORAGE AND ACCESS SYSTEM AND METHOD
    Publication number: 20140123310
    Abstract: A storage battery comprises a data storage device that allows for storing and retrieving data that may be useful during the life of the battery. The device may include a radiofrequency tag applied to the surface of the battery. Data stored in the device may be accessed by various devices, such as battery analyzers that perform remaining life other analyses. Some or all of the data may be encrypted to require that approved or licensed devices only access and use the data. Some data may be encrypted in one manner, requiring a first key, and other data in a different manner, requiring a different key. The different data sets may have different purposes, such as for battery analysis (using no encryption or requiring the first key), and for warranty, manufacturing, retail tracking and other purposes (using the second key).
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 16, 2013
    Publication date: May 1, 2014
    Applicant: Johnson Controls Technology Company
    Inventors: Kenneth B. Cherry, Dale A. Gospodarek
  • VEHICLE BATTERY POINT OF SALE SYSTEM AND METHOD
    Publication number: 20140121829
    Abstract: A point of sale battery distribution system includes a cabinet in which batteries may be stored, a user interface for facilitating selection and purchase of batteries, and doors which may be secured and freed to be opened based upon purchase transactions. Batteries stored in the cabinet may be charged by a charging system until purchase. The charging system may provide one or more charging voltages and regimes, and output of the charging system may be disabled by a control system when a door is open or freed to be open. An inventory management system may detect batteries stored in the cabinet and convey inventory information to remote systems for replenishment of the cabinet based upon purchases.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 16, 2013
    Publication date: May 1, 2014
    Applicant: Johnson Controls Technology Company
    Inventor: Dale A. Gospodarek
  • Vehicle display system or projection display for a motor vehicle, and calibration method
    Patent number: 8711485
    Abstract: A vehicle display system comprises a display device and an optical system for generating a virtual image for a user. Correction means distorts image information after the optical system is traversed to display the virtual image with reduced distortion. The optical system comprises at least one element that can be adjusted to change the position of the virtual image. Distortion resulting from adjustment of the adjustment element. The display system has a memory device for storing correction data that determine the distortion of the correction means as a function of the selected adjustment of the adjustment element.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 4, 2009
    Date of Patent: April 29, 2014
    Assignee: Johnson Controls Technology Company
    Inventors: Frank Schliep, Oliver Kirsch