Patents Assigned to Controls, Inc.
  • Patent number: 9935495
    Abstract: Automatic transfer switch for switching an electrical load between two power sources. In one example, the automatic transfer switch includes four latching relays and an electronic controller. A first power source line connection is connected to an electrical load line connection via a first latching relay. A first power source neutral connection is connected to an electrical load neutral connection via a second latching relay. A second power source line connection is connected to the electrical load line connection via a third latching relay. A second power source neutral connection is connected to the electrical load neutral connection via a fourth latching relay. The electronic controller connects the second power source to the electrical load when a voltage of the first power source is less than a first threshold, and connects the first power source to the electrical load when the voltage is greater than a second threshold.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 24, 2016
    Date of Patent: April 3, 2018
    Assignee: Electronic Theatre Controls, Inc.
    Inventors: John Thurk, Kevin Burke
  • Patent number: 9935573
    Abstract: Methods, systems and computer readable storage devices for a four quadrant voltage limiter that limits a commanded phase voltage to within a volt second capability of an inverter by maintaining a rotor flux and folding back a torque under both motoring and regeneration torque commands. In one embodiment: (a) in a motoring operation, an upper limit for a q-axis voltage is enforced; and (b) in a regeneration operation a lower limit for the q-axis voltage is enforced.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 26, 2015
    Date of Patent: April 3, 2018
    Assignee: BAE Systems Controls Inc.
    Inventors: Robert J. Vovos, Arthur P. Lyons
  • Patent number: 9925604
    Abstract: An apparatus is described that is suitable for automated manufacture of electrical control panel DIN rails. The apparatus is directed to an automated assembly that shears multiple DIN rail blanks at varying lengths without a need to manually feed DIN rail blanks through a cutter. The apparatus is particularly well suited for use in an automated assembly of electrical control panels that require customized lengths of significant quantities of DIN rail.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 7, 2016
    Date of Patent: March 27, 2018
    Assignee: Design Ready Controls, Inc.
    Inventor: Mario Daniel Coviello
  • Patent number: 9927044
    Abstract: An actuator provides two step control of a dual valve or dual damper, such as in an HVAC system. The gear train includes projections on top and bottom faces of the final gear, the projections being rotationally offset from each other by an angle. Each projection mates into a slot of a Geneva-gear-type output member, with two such output members accessible, one on the top of the actuator and one on the bottom of the actuator. During the portion of the throw that the upwardly facing projection is in the slot of the upwardly exposed Geneva-type output gear, the final gear rotates the upper output member to control one flow blockage member in the valve or damper. During another portion of the throw, rotation of the final gear does not rotate the upper output member, but instead rotates the lower output member and its flow blockage member.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 20, 2016
    Date of Patent: March 27, 2018
    Assignee: KMC Controls, Inc.
    Inventor: Kevin D. Kezar
  • Patent number: 9924605
    Abstract: The combination of a display and a security system. The display has a support assembly configured to maintain at least one article in a display position and a base assembly configured to maintain the support assembly in an operative state on a subjacent surface wherein the support assembly can be moved relative to the base assembly to reposition an article in the display position relative to the base assembly. The security system has an anchoring assembly configured to be operatively secured relative to a subjacent surface and/or another object in the vicinity of a subjacent surface at a display location at which the display is to be supported to prevent removal of the display from the display location. The security system and display are configured to be releasably placed in an engaged relationship wherein the base assembly cannot be separated from the anchoring assembly.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 16, 2016
    Date of Patent: March 20, 2018
    Assignee: Se-Kure Controls, Inc.
    Inventor: Roger J. Leyden
  • Patent number: 9923769
    Abstract: Methods and systems for verifying installation of a networked device are disclosed. Short message service (SMS) messages are used to communicate between an in-field device and a central computer system after an installation of a network device. The in-field device request an installation verification process be executed by the central computer system. The central computer system first requests an installation number from the in-field device, and then contacts a gateway networked to the network device to perform an installation verification test. The results of the test are sent to the in-field device via SMS.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 6, 2015
    Date of Patent: March 20, 2018
    Assignee: Candi Controls, Inc.
    Inventors: Peter Radsliff, Mike Anderson, Steve Raschke
  • Publication number: 20180072197
    Abstract: Embodiments of a car seat include an outer protective shell, an inner seat, a suspension system connecting and permitting relative movement between the inner seat and the outer protective shell. The suspension system may include a plurality of deformable webs. Also, at least one padding element may be in contact with and interposed between the outer protective shell and the inner seat. In an accident, regardless of the direction in which the seat is facing and regardless of whether the result is a sudden acceleration and/or deceleration, the inner seat will move inside the frame, and the suspension system will absorb some, much, or all of the energy either by elastic or plastic deformation. Energy not absorbed by the suspension system may be absorbed by the inner seat itself and/or an anchor system used to connect the car seat to a vehicle.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 28, 2015
    Publication date: March 15, 2018
    Applicant: Pidyon Controls Inc.
    Inventors: Yochanan Cohen, Velissa Van Scoyoc, Ahmet Becene, Alexis Grant, Steven Roy Duke, Ekaterina Kravchenko
  • Patent number: 9915128
    Abstract: Embodiments of machines, systems, computer-implemented methods, and computer program products certify oil and gas well equipment. Embodiments identify a selected well equipment device, a device test specification, and testing sequences to be performed by a corresponding testing apparatus. Embodiments select a testing sequence responsive to the selected device. Embodiments control the testing apparatus for the selected testing sequence so that the corresponding testing apparatus performs the sequence responsive to the device test specification. Embodiments generate testing data for the selected testing sequence and link the testing data for the selected testing sequence to the device identifier for the device so that a certificate can be generated. Embodiments generate a certificate for the selected device responsive to the testing sequences having been performed upon the selected device and link the certificate for the selected device to the device identifier so that the certificate can be readily recalled.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 1, 2016
    Date of Patent: March 13, 2018
    Assignee: S.P.M. FLOW CONTROL, INC.
    Inventor: Scott Hunter
  • Patent number: 9916436
    Abstract: An accessory for a host medical device that is capable of authenticating itself to the host medical device. The accessory includes an onboard facility for authenticating the accessory to the host medical device. Various embodiments of the accessory enable it to validate itself to the host medical device without the host medical device reading any stored information from the accessory.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 24, 2014
    Date of Patent: March 13, 2018
    Assignee: Physio-Control, Inc.
    Inventor: Matthew L. Bielstein
  • Patent number: 9908755
    Abstract: A lift assembly comprises a base, a drive mechanism, first and second flexible drive elements driven by the drive mechanism, first and second sheaves directing the first and second drive elements in different directions, and first and second load cells sensing load on the first and second sheaves. The sheaves can be mounted to first and second sheave mounts, and the load cells can sense load on the first and second sheave mounts. The sheave mounts can be provided on first and second sheave plates, and bearings can be positioned under the first and second sheave plates. The lift assembly can further comprise first and second sheave brackets for coupling the first and second sheaves to the first and second sheave mounts. The first sheave plate can further include an opening, and at least a portion of the second sheave bracket can be positioned in the opening.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 20, 2014
    Date of Patent: March 6, 2018
    Assignee: Electronic Theatre Controls, Inc.
    Inventor: Donald A. Hoffend, III
  • Patent number: 9907971
    Abstract: Embodiments are directed to a medical device, such as a defibrillator, for use with an accessory capable of collecting a parameter of a patient. The medical device is capable of at least performing a basic functionality, an advanced functionality, and of defibrillating the patient. The medical device includes an energy storage module within a housing for storing an electrical charge that is to be delivered to the patient for the defibrillating. The medical device includes a processor structured to determine whether a data set received from the accessory confirms or not a preset authentication criterion about the accessory. Although when the accessory is coupled to the housing the medical device is capable of the defibrillating and the basic functionality, the medical device is capable of the advanced functionality only when the accessory is coupled to the housing and it is determined that the preset authentication criterion is confirmed. Embodiments also include methods of operation and a programmed solution.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 16, 2016
    Date of Patent: March 6, 2018
    Assignee: PHYSIO-CONTROL, INC.
    Inventor: Richard C. Nova
  • Patent number: 9908767
    Abstract: In many aspects, a system for a beverage dispenser can include a detector, a touch screen, and a control unit electrically coupled to the touch screen and detector. The control unit is configured to implement a method. In the method, a first graphical configuration is sent to the touch screen for display during an operational mode. A sleep mode is entered after detecting no motion events from the detector after a predetermined amount of time. A second graphical configuration is sent to the touch screen for display or the touch screen is turned off as a result of entering the sleep mode. A motion event is then detected in proximity to the detector, and as a result, the sleep mode is discontinued, and the operational mode is activated, and the first graphical configuration is sent to the touch screen for redisplay.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 31, 2014
    Date of Patent: March 6, 2018
    Assignee: Automatic Bar Controls, Inc.
    Inventors: Richard A. Martindale, Thomas R. Hecht
  • Publication number: 20180058430
    Abstract: A fluid end block for attachment to a power end of a high pressure reciprocating pump includes a main body portion having an outwardly facing body forward face, an outwardly facing body rear face opposite the body forward face, and opposing side surfaces. A web portion protrudes outwardly from the outwardly facing body forward face. The web portion may have an outwardly facing web forward face and a curvilinear side surface. The web portion may be integral with the main body portion. A plurality of bosses protrude from the web forward face and having a forward facing end. The plurality of bosses may be integral with the main body portion and the web portion. A plunger bore extends through one of the plurality of bosses configured to receive a reciprocating plunger.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 31, 2013
    Publication date: March 1, 2018
    Applicant: S.P.M. Flow Control. Inc.
    Inventors: Scott Skurdalsvold, Jacob A. Bayyouk, Johnny E. DeLeon
  • Patent number: 9901762
    Abstract: A fire extinguishing system is disclosed in which the system comprises a fire extinguisher having an opening, and a valve assembly covering the opening. The valve assembly includes a valve movable from a first position in which the valve seals the opening of the fire extinguisher to a second position in which the valve exposes the opening to allow expulsion of fire suppression material(s) from the fire extinguisher. A release mechanism, which may be in the form of a solenoid or a manual release mechanism, is provided for moving the valve to its open position. Methods of using the aforementioned fire extinguisher to suppress a fire are also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 3, 2016
    Date of Patent: February 27, 2018
    Assignee: Marotta Controls, Inc.
    Inventors: Krzysztof Kluz, James LaGrotta, Christopher Modin
  • Patent number: 9901467
    Abstract: A technology for a prosthetic above-knee device is provided. A socket may be used to attach the device to a residual limb, and may have a rigid body coupled to the socket. The device may include a first link with a first link end coupled through the rigid body to the socket and a second link end coupled to the rigid body. The second link of the device may have a third link end attached to the rigid body, and a fourth link end coupled to a housing. The device may include a hydraulic cylinder with a piston and a hydraulic cylinder link coupled between the rigid body and the piston of the hydraulic cylinder. The stability adjustment nut may adjust a travel distance of the hydraulic cylinder link with respect to the hydraulic cylinder to provide an adjustment of an instant center for stability modification.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 14, 2016
    Date of Patent: February 27, 2018
    Assignee: Motion Control, Inc.
    Inventors: Edwin K. Iversen, Joseph Anthony Jacobs, Jeffrey Christenson
  • Patent number: 9901741
    Abstract: A wearable cardioverter defibrillator (“WCD”) system includes a support structure that can be worn by a patient, and a defibrillator coupled to the support structure. An ECG input, rendered from an ECG of the patient, may meet a primary shock criterion. One or more sensor modules are further provided, which are worn by the patient at different times. The sensor modules may monitor different physiological parameters of the patient, and transmit signals about them. The WCD system further has a multi-sensor interface to receive the transmitted signals, and a processor to determine from them whether a secondary shock criterion is met. If both the primary and the secondary shock criteria are met, the decision is to shock. The signals increase specificity of the detection, while the patient can wear different modules depending on context.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 15, 2015
    Date of Patent: February 27, 2018
    Assignee: PHYSIO-CONTROL, INC.
    Inventors: Fred William Chapman, Gregory T. Kavounas
  • Patent number: 9896322
    Abstract: A manifold for a liquid dispensing system has at least two layers. The first layer has multiple through holes along its thickness direction, and one or more fluid channels perpendicular to the thickness direction. The second layer has one or more through holes along its thickness direction, each communicating with one of the through holes of the first layer. The second layer also has one or more fluid channels perpendicular to the thickness direction. The fluid channels each have an inlet at the edge of the respective layer and an outlet at one of the through holes. The second layer also has one or more holes defining valve bores. A valve in each of the valve bores controls flow of a liquid to a respective one of the fluid channels of the second layer. Also provided are a liquid dispensing system and a method of manufacturing a manifold.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 22, 2016
    Date of Patent: February 20, 2018
    Assignee: Automatic Bar Controls, Inc.
    Inventor: Thomas R. Hecht
  • Patent number: 9895458
    Abstract: Disinfecting devices and related methods are provided that apply germicidal ultraviolet light to disinfect dispensing components of food and beverage dispensers. A disinfecting holster for a nozzle of a beverage dispensing handle includes a housing adapted to receive a nozzle of a beverage dispensing handle and an ultraviolet light source bent around the housing to surround at least a portion of the housing. The ultraviolet light source generates and emits germicidal ultraviolet light onto the nozzle. The housing substantially contains the ultraviolet light within the housing during the application of the ultraviolet light to the dispensing nozzle. The ultraviolet light can be periodically applied to maintain the nozzle in a disinfected state.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 1, 2015
    Date of Patent: February 20, 2018
    Assignee: Automatic Bar Controls, Inc.
    Inventors: Thomas R. Hecht, Richard A. Martindale
  • Patent number: D810448
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 19, 2015
    Date of Patent: February 20, 2018
    Assignee: Se-Kure Controls, Inc.
    Inventor: Roger J. Leyden
  • Patent number: D812951
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 12, 2016
    Date of Patent: March 20, 2018
    Assignee: Automatic Bar Controls, Inc.
    Inventors: Thomas R. Hecht, Silas Anthony Veloz