Patents by Inventor Bradley A. Beers
Bradley A. Beers 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).
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Publication number: 20190259080Abstract: A technique is provided for selection of a component for a vehicle, such as in a retail establishment. The technique is particularly suited for selection situations where a range of products may be available depending upon the particular vehicle, such as batteries, tires, and so forth. A series of displays are provided to users that may be accompanied by audio and/or video prompts and information. An image of the vehicle is displayed, as well as an image of recommended products, to enhance the confidence of the consumer in making the selection. Data related to use of the system interface may be collected to provide feedback to retail establishments, manufacturers, and others as to stock, order, manufacturing and other needs based upon customer information detected through use of the system.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 6, 2019Publication date: August 22, 2019Inventors: Dale A. Gospodarek, Bradley A. Beers, Rodger W. Eich, Grant E. Carmichael
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Publication number: 20150310524Abstract: A technique is provided for selection of a component for a vehicle, such as in a retail establishment. The technique is particularly suited for selection situations where a range of products may be available depending upon the particular vehicle, such as batteries, tires, and so forth. A series of displays are provided to users that may be accompanied by audio and/or video prompts and information. An image of the vehicle is displayed, as well as an image of recommended products, to enhance the confidence of the consumer in making the selection. Data related to use of the system interface may be collected to provide feedback to retail establishments, manufacturers, and others as to stock, order, manufacturing and other needs based upon customer information detected through use of the system.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 2, 2015Publication date: October 29, 2015Inventors: Dale A. Gospodarek, Bradley A. Beers, Roger W. Eich, Grant E. Carmichael
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Patent number: 8826165Abstract: Controllers for controlling heating, ventilating, air conditioning, and cooling (HVAC) systems are provided. The controllers include graphical user interfaces for user adjustment of system settings. The graphical user interfaces also may be designed to present information that facilitates user understanding of system operations. In certain embodiments, the graphical user interfaces may display virtual representations of HVAC systems with graphical elements representing units and/or operating status of the HVAC systems.Type: GrantFiled: September 15, 2009Date of Patent: September 2, 2014Assignee: Johnson Controls Technology CompanyInventors: Gregory Ralph Harrod, Mimoun Abaraw, Bradley A. Beers, Grant E. Carmichael
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Publication number: 20130097037Abstract: A technique is provided for selection of a component for a vehicle, such as in a retail establishment. The technique is particularly suited for selection situations where a range of products may be available depending upon the particular vehicle, such as batteries, tires, and so forth. A series of displays are provided to users that may be accompanied by audio and/or video prompts and information. An image of the vehicle is displayed, as well as an image of recommended products, to enhance the confidence of the consumer in making the selection. Data related to use of the system interface may be collected to provide feedback to retail establishments, manufacturers, and others as to stock, order, manufacturing and other needs based upon customer information detected through use of the system.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 17, 2011Publication date: April 18, 2013Applicant: Johnson Controls Technology CompanyInventors: Dale A. Gospodarek, Bradley A. Beers, Rodger W. Eich, Grant E. Carmichael
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Patent number: 8346397Abstract: Controllers for controlling heating, ventilating, air conditioning, and cooling (HVAC) systems are provided. The controllers include graphical user interfaces for user adjustment of system settings. The graphical user interfaces also may be designed to present information that facilitates user understanding of system operations. In certain embodiments, the controllers may allow users to adjust airflow values within a wide range of values. In these embodiments, the graphical user interfaces may include slide bars for adjusting the airflow values.Type: GrantFiled: September 15, 2009Date of Patent: January 1, 2013Assignee: Johnson Controls Technology CompanyInventors: Gregory Ralph Harrod, Amanda L. Slavens, Jedidiah O. Bentz, Grant E. Carmichael, Bradley A. Beers, Nathan T. Ostrye
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Patent number: 8332075Abstract: Controllers for controlling heating, ventilating, air conditioning, and cooling (HVAC) systems are provided. The controllers include graphical user interfaces for user adjustment of system settings. The graphical user interfaces also may be designed to present information that facilitates user understanding of system operations. In certain embodiments, the controllers may allow users to adjust balance point and/or LTCO temperature values. In these embodiments, the graphical user interfaces may include slide bars for adjusting the balance point and/or LTCO temperature values.Type: GrantFiled: September 15, 2009Date of Patent: December 11, 2012Assignee: Johnson Controls Technology CompanyInventors: Gregory Ralph Harrod, Bradley A. Beers, Grant E. Carmichael, Brian D. Rigg
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Publication number: 20120310418Abstract: Controllers for controlling heating, ventilating, air conditioning, and cooling (HVAC) systems are provided. The controllers include graphical user interfaces for user adjustment of system settings. In certain embodiments, the graphical user interfaces may include slide bars for adjusting temperature set points. In certain embodiments, the graphical user interfaces may include selectable calendars for adjusting program schedules for the HVAC systems. In certain embodiments, the graphical user interfaces may include screens for adjusting a nightlight feature of the controller.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 10, 2012Publication date: December 6, 2012Applicant: JOHNSON CONTROLS TECHNOLOGY COMPANYInventors: Gregory Ralph Harrod, Bradley A. Beers, Grant E. Carmichael, Amanda L. Slavens, Jeremiah M. Horn, Mimoun Abaraw
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Publication number: 20120253523Abstract: Controllers for controlling heating, ventilating, air conditioning, and cooling (HVAC) systems are provided. The controllers include graphical user interfaces for user adjustment of system settings. The controllers also include communication interfaces for receiving climate data. In certain embodiments, the controllers govern operation of the HVAC systems based at least in part on the climate data. Further, the controllers may display information and alerts related to the climate data. The controllers also may govern operation of air treatment devices within the HVAC systems.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 12, 2012Publication date: October 4, 2012Applicant: JOHNSON CONTROLS TECHNOLOGY COMPANYInventors: Gregory Ralph Harrod, Bradley A. Beers, Grant E. Carmichael, Jedidiah O. Bentz
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Patent number: 8219249Abstract: Controllers for controlling heating, ventilating, air conditioning, and cooling (HVAC) systems are provided. The controllers include graphical user interfaces for user adjustment of system settings. The controllers also include communication interfaces for receiving climate data. In certain embodiments, the controllers govern operation of the HVAC systems based at least in part on the climate data. Further, the controllers may display information and alerts related to the climate data. The controllers also may govern operation of air treatment devices within the HVAC systems.Type: GrantFiled: September 15, 2009Date of Patent: July 10, 2012Assignee: Johnson Controls Technology CompanyInventors: Gregory Ralph Harrod, Bradley A. Beers, Grant E. Carmichael, Jedidiah O. Bentz
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Publication number: 20100070089Abstract: Controllers for controlling heating, ventilating, air conditioning, and cooling (HVAC) systems are provided. The controllers include graphical user interfaces for user adjustment of system settings. In certain embodiments, the graphical user interfaces may include slide bars for adjusting temperature set points. In certain embodiments, the graphical user interfaces may include selectable calendars for adjusting program schedules for the HVAC systems. In certain embodiments, the graphical user interfaces may include screens for adjusting a nightlight feature of the controller.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 15, 2009Publication date: March 18, 2010Applicant: Johnson Controls Technology CompanyInventors: Gregory Ralph Harrod, Bradley A. Beers, Grant E. Camichael, Amanda L. Slavens, Jeremiah M. Horn, Mimoun Abaraw
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Publication number: 20100070093Abstract: Controllers for controlling heating, ventilating, air conditioning, and cooling (HVAC) systems are provided. The controllers include graphical user interfaces for user adjustment of system settings. The graphical user interfaces also may be designed to present information that facilitates user understanding of system operations. In certain embodiments, the controllers may allow users to adjust balance point and/or LTCO temperature values. In these embodiments, the graphical user interfaces may include slide bars for adjusting the balance point and/or LTCO temperature values.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 15, 2009Publication date: March 18, 2010Applicant: Johnson Controls Technology CompanyInventors: Gregory Ralph Harrod, Bradley A. Beers, Grant E. Carmichael, Brian D. Rigg
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Publication number: 20100070907Abstract: Controllers for controlling heating, ventilating, air conditioning, and cooling (HVAC) systems are provided. The controllers include graphical user interfaces for user adjustment of system settings. The graphical user interfaces also may be designed to present information that facilitates user understanding of system operations. In certain embodiments, the graphical user interfaces may display virtual representations of HVAC systems with graphical elements representing units and/or operating status of the HVAC systems.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 15, 2009Publication date: March 18, 2010Applicant: Johnson Controls Technology CompanyInventors: Gregory Ralph Harrod, Mimoun Abaraw, Bradley A. Beers, Grant E. Carmichael
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Publication number: 20100070086Abstract: Controllers for controlling heating, ventilating, air conditioning, and cooling (HVAC) systems are provided. The controllers include graphical user interfaces for user adjustment of system settings. The controllers also include communication interfaces for receiving climate data. In certain embodiments, the controllers govern operation of the HVAC systems based at least in part on the climate data. Further, the controllers may display information and alerts related to the climate data. The controllers also may govern operation of air treatment devices within the HVAC systems.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 15, 2009Publication date: March 18, 2010Applicant: Johnson Controls Technology CompanyInventors: Gregory Ralph Harrod, Bradley A. Beers, Grant E. Carmichael, Jedidiah O. Bentz
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Publication number: 20100070085Abstract: Controllers for controlling heating, ventilating, air conditioning, and cooling (HVAC) systems are provided. The controllers include graphical user interfaces for user adjustment of system settings. The graphical user interfaces also may be designed to present information that facilitates user understanding of system operations. In certain embodiments, the controllers may allow users to adjust airflow values within a wide range of values. In these embodiments, the graphical user interfaces may include slide bars for adjusting the airflow values.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 15, 2009Publication date: March 18, 2010Applicant: Johnson Controls Technology CompanyInventors: Gregory Ralph Harrod, Amanda L. Slavens, Jedidiah O. Bentz, Grant E. Carmichael, Bradley A. Beers, Nathan T. Ostrye
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Patent number: 6669260Abstract: A modular system for a vehicle is provided which includes one or more elongated members adapted to be coupled to an interior portion of a vehicle, where one or more removable articles are configured for attachment to one or more of the members and a utility system provides utilities to the articles. One or more holders are positioned to align with the members and are coupled to the articles for attaching the articles to one or more of the members.Type: GrantFiled: May 1, 2001Date of Patent: December 30, 2003Assignee: Johnson Controls Technology CompanyInventors: Kenneth M. Clark, Curt R. Johnson, J. Peter Cansfield, David B. Fry, Kermit M. Anderson, Bradley A. Beers, Darin R. Billot, L. Robert Hamelink, Dale A. Gort, Eric D. Rennie, Charles E. Beasley
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Publication number: 20020163219Abstract: A modular system for a vehicle is provided which includes one or more elongated members adapted to be coupled to an interior portion of a vehicle, where one or more removable articles are configured for attachment to one or more of the members and a utility system provides utilities to the articles. One or more holders are positioned to align with the members and are coupled to the articles for attaching the articles to one or more of the members.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 1, 2001Publication date: November 7, 2002Inventors: Kenneth M. Clark, Curt R. Johnson, J. Peter Cansfield, David B. Fry, Kermit M. Anderson, Bradley A. Beers, Darin R. Billot, L. Robert Hamelink, Dale A. Gort, Eric D. Rennie, Charles E. Beasley
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Patent number: D610475Type: GrantFiled: April 15, 2009Date of Patent: February 23, 2010Assignee: Johnson Controls Technology CompanyInventors: Bradley A. Beers, James B. Price, Jon Moroney, Rodger William Eich, Sang Hoon Chung