Patents Assigned to Nova Controls
  • Publication number: 20090276101
    Abstract: A chemical dispensing system is provided having a micro-controller and at least one expansion module. The expansion module includes an expansion module interface. The expansion module is in communication with the micro-controller via the expansion module interface. The at least one expansion module expands capabilities of the chemical dispensing system beyond a base operation of the device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 4, 2009
    Publication date: November 5, 2009
    Applicant: NOVA CONTROLS
    Inventors: Wayne Yankee, David Howland, Scott Christa
  • Publication number: 20040079857
    Abstract: A mounting method and a mounting apparatus to enable the level mounting of a first article to a second article. In accordance with one aspect of the present invention, an apparatus for mounting a first article to a second article to permit the level mounting of the first article comprises a bracket for fixed attachment to the second article, the bracket configured to receive the first article. The bracket has a level built into it, such that the bracket is installed such that the first article when mounted to said bracket is level.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 23, 2002
    Publication date: April 29, 2004
    Applicant: Nova Controls, Inc.
    Inventor: David Howland
  • Patent number: 5826749
    Abstract: The present invention relates to dispensing chemicals from a multiplexed group of chemicals and delivering the chemicals to a multiplexed set of industrial washers. An input multiplexer operatively couples a selected system input tube to a chemical pump, thereby permitting a selected liquid chemical to be pumped from a chemical container through the chemical delivery system to a selected washer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 22, 1996
    Date of Patent: October 27, 1998
    Assignee: Nova Controls
    Inventors: David R. Howland, Stephen G. Hosking, Henry W. Cassady
  • Patent number: 5448115
    Abstract: Improved timing circuits (205), charge dispensing circuits (213,215), and methods and systems (100) for operation of warewashing equipment. According to one aspect of the invention the system operates on both door and conveyor types of machines. The system dispenses both an initial charge amount and a dose amount during normal operations. In door types of systems, only a single power/signal connection (109) needs to be made to the dispensing system; in one embodiment the warewash rinse power connection. Further, the system can dispense detergent at an interval of greater than once per cycle or operation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 12, 1992
    Date of Patent: September 5, 1995
    Assignee: Nova Controls
    Inventors: David R. Howland, Francis Turner