Patents by Inventor Andrew T. Kline

Andrew T. Kline has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • Patent number: 11092470
    Abstract: A magnetic flowmeter includes at least one coil configured to generate a magnetic field within a process fluid flow. A pair of electrodes is configured to detect an electromotive force within the process fluid flow in response to the magnetic field. Measurement circuitry is operably coupled to the pair of electrodes and configured to provide an indication of the detected electromotive force. A processor is coupled to the measurement circuitry and is configured to receive the indication of the detected electromotive force and an indication of process noise. The processor is configured to change a dead time parameter based on the indication of process noise and provide a process fluid flow output based on the indication of detected electromotive force and the dead time parameter.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 13, 2019
    Date of Patent: August 17, 2021
    Assignee: Micro Motion Inc.
    Inventors: Scot R. Foss, Andrew T. Kline
  • Patent number: 11060893
    Abstract: A magnetic flowmeter includes at least one coil configured to generate a magnetic field within a process fluid flow. A pair of electrodes is configured to detect an electromotive force within the process fluid flow in response to the magnetic field. Coil drive circuitry is coupled to the at least one coil and is configured to cause the at least one coil to generate the magnetic field. Measurement circuitry is operably coupled to the pair of electrodes and configured to provide an indication of the detected electromotive force. A processor is coupled to the measurement circuitry and the coil drive circuitry. The processor is configured to cause the coil drive circuitry to operate at one of a plurality of coil drive frequencies. The processor is also configured to obtain a plurality of measurement samples while process fluid is flowing and while the coil drive circuitry is operating at a first frequency.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 13, 2019
    Date of Patent: July 13, 2021
    Assignee: Micro Motion Inc.
    Inventors: Scot R. Foss, Andrew T. Kline
  • Publication number: 20210080299
    Abstract: A magnetic flowmeter includes at least one coil configured to generate a magnetic field within a process fluid flow. A pair of electrodes is configured to detect an electromotive force within the process fluid flow in response to the magnetic field. Measurement circuitry is operably coupled to the pair of electrodes and configured to provide an indication of the detected electromotive force. A processor is coupled to the measurement circuitry and is configured to receive the indication of the detected electromotive force and an indication of process noise. The processor is configured to change a dead time parameter based on the indication of process noise and provide a process fluid flow output based on the indication of detected electromotive force and the dead time parameter.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 13, 2019
    Publication date: March 18, 2021
    Inventors: Scot R. Foss, Andrew T. Kline
  • Publication number: 20210080301
    Abstract: A magnetic flowmeter includes at least one coil configured to generate a magnetic field within a process fluid flow. A pair of electrodes is configured to detect an electromotive force within the process fluid flow in response to the magnetic field. Coil drive circuitry is coupled to the at least one coil and is configured to cause the at least one coil to generate the magnetic field. Measurement circuitry is operably coupled to the pair of electrodes and configured to provide an indication of the detected electromotive force. A processor is coupled to the measurement circuitry and the coil drive circuitry. The processor is configured to cause the coil drive circuitry to operate at one of a plurality of coil drive frequencies. The processor is also configured to obtain a plurality of measurement samples while process fluid is flowing and while the coil drive circuitry is operating at a first frequency.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 13, 2019
    Publication date: March 18, 2021
    Inventors: Scot R. Foss, Andrew T. Kline