Patents Assigned to Controls, Inc.
  • Patent number: 10303852
    Abstract: Work flows are modeled as a graph of interdependent tasks to be performed. The tasks to be performed are set by a task file module configured to enable interactions between tasks and including modules for event viewing, protocol assistance, smart messaging, smart indices, reference material lookup. A decision support manager module is configured to construct data and model profiles for storage in a data and model profile bank, events for storage in a decision support events bank, and protocols for storage in a decision support protocol bank. Configuration files are provided to specify a configuration for execution of one of the tasks. Data entered through a user interface or from a network via a wireless or wired communication module may define task files in the task files module, configuration files in the configuration files module, as well as data, events, and protocols to be used for a defibrillation procedure.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 15, 2013
    Date of Patent: May 28, 2019
    Assignee: PHYSIO-CONTROL, INC.
    Inventors: Ken Peterson, Mitchell A Smith, Denny Craig Edwards, Nathaniel Paul Barcelos, James Wootten, Clayton Young, Randy L. Merry, Dana S Lewis, John C Daynes, Paul R Juhasz, David Okey, Steven Witters, Ira M Turner
  • Patent number: 10299668
    Abstract: Disclosed are embodiments of a laryngoscope that facilitates targeted recording (video, or audio, or both video and audio) of time intervals associated with active laryngoscopy. In accordance with the teachings of the disclosure, a characteristic that reliably defines the interval of active laryngoscopy is used to trigger recording. One such characteristic is that the operator's hand is gripping the handle of the laryngoscope. Accordingly, preferred embodiments implement a laryngoscope having a handle so designed that when the handle is gripped by the operator's hand, recording is initiated and continued for as long as the operator's hand maintains a grip on the laryngoscope handle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 2, 2017
    Date of Patent: May 28, 2019
    Assignee: PHYSIO-CONTROL, INC.
    Inventors: Robert G. Walker, Fred W. Chapman
  • Patent number: 10302224
    Abstract: A noise-reducing valve structure includes a unitary spindle-shaped body having a central lumen for receiving a fluid flow and a poppet member, the body having an inner diameter adjacent the central lumen and an outer diameter and a circumferentially and axially distributed plurality of radial passages adapted to be opened and closed in accordance with a guided position of the poppet member, the plurality of radial passages extending through the spindle-shaped body from the inner diameter to the outer diameter and having a gradually increasing area from the inner diameter to the outer diameter.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 4, 2016
    Date of Patent: May 28, 2019
    Assignee: Marotta Controls, Inc.
    Inventors: Krzysztof Kluz, Patrick Aristide Marotta
  • Patent number: 10305407
    Abstract: Controllers, method and programs for controlling machines are provided. For example, A method comprises determining a resistance value for a loss compensation resistor, updating at least one control equation based on an equivalent circuit using the resistance value and controlling the machine based on the updated at least one control equation. The resistance value represents a plurality of electro-magnetic losses of a machine. The resistance value can be determined from an inverse resistance value.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 26, 2015
    Date of Patent: May 28, 2019
    Assignee: BAE Systems Controls Inc.
    Inventors: Robert J. Vovos, Arthur P. Lyons
  • Patent number: 10294777
    Abstract: A steering tool system may provide a bottom hole assembly (BHA) and a surface control/interface (SCI). The steering tool may provide an improved electronic schematic that provides a data line that is separate from the power line. The BHA may provide a full bore flow path. The connectors of a cablehead section may be designed to ease make up with proper contact to the connectors. The BHA may also be suitable for pumping a ball to a hydraulic disconnect. The design of the system allows conductors to pass through the hydraulic disconnect and orienter control section.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 27, 2016
    Date of Patent: May 21, 2019
    Assignee: CUDD PRESSURE CONTROL, INC.
    Inventors: Patrick Jarman, Philippe Giacalone, Rick Kleinhans, Brian Wright, Jeffrey Adams, Nigel Rowcliffe
  • Patent number: 10292899
    Abstract: A CPR machine (100) is configured to perform compressions on a patient's (182) chest that alternate with releases. The CPR machine includes a compression mechanism (148), and a driver system (141) configured to drive the compression mechanism. A compression force may be sensed, and the driving is adjusted accordingly if there is a surprise. For instance, driving may have been automatic according to a motion-time profile, which is adjusted if the compression force is not as expected (850). An optional chest-lifting device (152) may lift the chest between the compressions, to assist actively the decompression of the chest. A lifting force may be sensed, and the motion-time profile can be adjusted if the compression force or the lifting force is not as expected. An advantage is that a changing condition in the patient or in the retention of the patient within the CPR machine may be detected and responded to.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 6, 2015
    Date of Patent: May 21, 2019
    Assignee: PHYSIO-CONTROL, INC.
    Inventors: Anders Nilsson, Jonas Lagerstrom, Bo Mellberg, Anders Jeppsson, Marcus Ehrstedt, Bjarne Madsen Hardig, Fredrik Arnwald, Erik von Schenck, Paul Rasmusson, Sara Lindroth, Fred Chapman, Ryan Landon, Mitchell A. Smith, Steven B. Duke, Krystyna Szul, Gregory T. Kavounas
  • Patent number: 10292900
    Abstract: An embodiment of the support structure includes a back plate, a central part adapted to recite an automatic compression/decompression unit, and a front includes two legs coupled between the central part and the back plate. The support structure is arranged to automatically compress or decompress a patient's chest when the front part is attached to the back plate and when the compression/decompression unit is received in the central part.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 16, 2015
    Date of Patent: May 21, 2019
    Assignee: Physio-Control, Inc.
    Inventors: Peter Sebelius, Per Bergström, Jan Hampf
  • Patent number: 10292901
    Abstract: The present invention relates generally to a support structure for fixating a patient to a treatment unit, and especially to a support structure for fixating the patient to a cardiopulmonary resuscitation unit. An embodiment of the support structure includes a back plate for positioning behind said patient's back posterior to said patient's heart and a front part for positioning around said patient's chest anterior to said patient's heart. Further, the front part can include two legs, each leg having a first end pivotably connected to at least one hinge and a second end removably attachable to said back plate. Said front part can further be devised for including a compression/decompression unit arranged to automatically compress or decompress said patient's chest when said front part is attached to said back plate.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 25, 2017
    Date of Patent: May 21, 2019
    Assignee: Physio-Control, Inc.
    Inventors: Peter Sebelius, Per Bergstrom, Jan Hampf
  • Publication number: 20190150028
    Abstract: Method and computing device for inferring an optimal wireless data transfer rate using a neural network. The method comprises storing a predictive model generated by a neural network training engine in a memory of a computing device. The method comprises determining, by a processing unit of the computing device, parameters of a data transfer through a wireless communication interface of the computing device. The method comprises executing, by the processing unit, a neural network inference engine using the predictive model for inferring an optimal data transfer rate based on the parameters of the data transfer through the wireless communication interface. The method comprises configuring the wireless communication interface to operate at the optimal data transfer rate. For example, the computing device consists of an environment control device (ECD). The ECD may consist of an environment controller, a sensor, a controlled appliance, and a relay.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 16, 2017
    Publication date: May 16, 2019
    Applicant: Distech Controls Inc
    Inventor: Francois GERVAIS
  • Publication number: 20190149476
    Abstract: Inference server and computing device for inferring an optimal wireless data transfer rate. The computing device determines parameters of a data transfer through a wireless communication interface of the computing device, and transmits the parameters of the data transfer to the inference server. The inference server receives the parameters of the data transfer, executes a neural network inference engine using a predictive model (generated by a neural network training engine) for inferring an optimal data transfer rate based on the parameters of the data transfer, and transmits the optimal data transfer rate to the computing device. The computing device receives the optimal data transfer rate, and configures its wireless communication interface to operate at the optimal data transfer rate. For example, the computing device consists of an environment control device (e.g. an environment controller, a sensor, a controlled appliance, and a relay).
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 16, 2017
    Publication date: May 16, 2019
    Applicant: Distech Controls Inc
    Inventor: Francois GERVAIS
  • Patent number: 10287811
    Abstract: A window regulator assembly for moving a side window of a vehicle in an upward direction and in a downward direction along a guide rail, includes a carrier plate having a rail channel for movably engaging the guide rail. A first cable end pocket laterally offset from the rail channel is configured for receiving a cable end extending from a bottom end of the guide rail, and a separate second cable end pocket, likewise laterally offset from the rail channel, is configured for receiving a cable end extending from a top end of the guide rail. At a top end of the first cable end pocket in an installed position, the first cable end pocket is longitudinally delimited by a radial step having a depth of at most ½ of a width of the first cable end pocket.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 6, 2017
    Date of Patent: May 14, 2019
    Assignee: Hi-Lex Controls, Inc.
    Inventors: Shigeki Arimoto, Ichiro Okuno, Yohei Moriya
  • Publication number: 20190128714
    Abstract: An ultrasonic flow meter for measuring the flow of a fluid includes a transducer assembly having an adjustable length. The transducer assembly is positioned in a transducer port in the meter body and includes a piezoelectric capsule axially positioned adjacent a first end of the transducer assembly. The piezoelectric capsule includes a transformer, a piezoelectric element axially spaced from the transformer, and axially-extendable wireway. A conductor extends through the extendable wireway and electrically couples the piezoelectric element with the transformer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 24, 2018
    Publication date: May 2, 2019
    Applicant: Daniel Measurement and Control, Inc.
    Inventors: Mohamed Zarkan, David Bruce Stevens, Cleef Vixamar
  • Patent number: 10274392
    Abstract: A multiple channel control system, pressure detection system, a method and a program are provided. A pressure detection system may include first and second pressure transducers having a common pressure source as an input. The first pressure transducer is a different type than the second pressure transducer. The system also includes a storage device configured to store a look up table having a calibrated relationship between temperature and pressure for the second pressure transducer. The system also includes a processor configured to periodically update the look up table based on pressure detected by the first pressure transducer when a condition is met.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 2, 2015
    Date of Patent: April 30, 2019
    Assignee: BAE Systems Controls Inc.
    Inventor: William J. Gehm
  • Patent number: 10274175
    Abstract: Moving light fixture and method for controlling the position of a moving light fixture. In one example, the moving light fixture includes a housing, light sources, a stepper motor, a magnetic position encoder, and an electronic controller. The stepper motor rotates the housing. The magnetic position encoder is configured to transmit a position signal indicating an angular position of the housing. The electronic controller determines the angular position of the housing based on the position signal. The electronic controller also determines a full step of the stepper motor based on the angular position of the housing, and a micro step of the stepper motor. The electronic controller also determines a current position of the moving light fixture based on the full step and the micro step. The electronic controller drives the stepper motor to move the moving light fixture from the current position to a target position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 4, 2018
    Date of Patent: April 30, 2019
    Assignee: Electronic Theatre Controls, Inc.
    Inventors: Michael Wood, Thomas Peterson, Scott Ingham, Maxwell Schweiner, Matthew Stoner
  • Patent number: 10274898
    Abstract: The combination of a wearable device and a security assembly. The wearable device has a band configured to extend at least partially around a limb of a user to maintain the wearable device operatively supported on the user's limb. The security assembly has a flexible sensor configured to define an electrical circuit path. The flexible sensor is secured to the band in an operative state. A stabilizing assembly is configured to bear a part of the flexible sensor against the wearable device with the stabilizing assembly in an operative state.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 31, 2016
    Date of Patent: April 30, 2019
    Assignee: Se-Kure Controls, Inc.
    Inventors: Roger J. Leyden, David M. Adams
  • Patent number: 10273722
    Abstract: The combination of: a) an electronic device having a wall portion with first and second ends and at least one enlargement on each of opposite sides of the wall portion; and b) a security system. The security system is made up of an elongate body, with third and fourth ends, and a connecting assembly. The body has first and second legs and a base joined together to cooperatively define a “U” shape. The connecting assembly and the body are configured so that with the security system operatively positioned, the first and second legs, base, and connecting assembly cooperatively encircle the elongate wall portion and the body is confined between at least first and second of the enlargements on the opposite sides of the elongate wall portion. In one form, a tether is secured to the connecting assembly and to a fixed support.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 9, 2016
    Date of Patent: April 30, 2019
    Assignee: Se-Kure Controls, Inc.
    Inventor: Roger J. Leyden
  • Publication number: 20190120108
    Abstract: A system includes an exhaust conduit coupled, at least first end of the exhaust conduit, to an internal combustion; a catalytic converter coupled to a second end of the exhaust conduit; and electromagnetic wave source configured to emit electromagnetic energy; and a wave guide, coupled at a first end to the electromagnetic wave source and at a second end to the exhaust conduit, and extending between the electromagnetic wave source and the exhaust conduit. The electromagnetic wave source is configured to provide the electromagnetic energy, via the wave guide, to exhaust gas traveling through the exhaust conduit.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 21, 2018
    Publication date: April 25, 2019
    Applicant: Great Lakes Pollution Control, Inc.
    Inventors: Gurjap Singh, Albert Ratner
  • Patent number: 10265242
    Abstract: Embodiments of the present concept are directed to CPR chest compression machines that include a sensor to detect a parameter about a patient, such as an indication of patient recovery, and include a processor that determines whether to cease series of successive compressions on the patient in response to the detected parameter.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 16, 2015
    Date of Patent: April 23, 2019
    Assignee: Physio-Control, Inc.
    Inventors: Isabelle L. Banville, Fred W. Chapman, Joseph L. Sullivan, Steven Duke
  • Patent number: 10267529
    Abstract: A system and method for a controller of economizers operatively connected to HVAC equipment. The controller is adapted to maintain the temperature within a facility based on inside air setpoints and outside air setpoints. The controller receives inside air temperature readings and compares them to inside air setpoints in order to determine the cooling demand for the facility. The controller also receives outside air temperature readings and compares them to outside air setpoints in order to determine which economizers may be activated. The outside air setpoints may be dynamically adjusted to adapt and meet the cooling demand of the facility. The controller compares the outside air setpoints to predetermined maximum and minimum setpoints in order to determine whether to adjust the outside air setpoints.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 6, 2016
    Date of Patent: April 23, 2019
    Assignee: Quest Controls, Inc.
    Inventors: Kenneth Earl Nickel, Scott Hicks, Edward F. Goggin, David Charles Moore
  • Patent number: D847402
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 2, 2017
    Date of Patent: April 30, 2019
    Assignee: Electronic Theatre Controls, Inc.
    Inventor: Brian Sunya Nimityongskul