Patents by Inventor Charles J. Motyka, Jr.

Charles J. Motyka, Jr. 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).

  • Apparatus and method for multiplexing multiple data and analog values in a peripheral device
    Patent number: 5173683
    Abstract: A method and apparatus multiplexing multiple alarm and head type values in a peripheral fire alarm device includes a head component for sensing the presence or absence of smoke or heat and a base component for communicating with the control panel. A communication interface between the base and head components with no more than three connectors for multiplexing the values between the head component and the base component. The control panel stores algorithms particular to each type of head which may be used to determine if an alarm condition exists. Using data received from the peripheral fire alarm device, the control determines which type of head component is currently installed at the base component and selects the correct algorithm.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 22, 1991
    Date of Patent: December 22, 1992
    Assignee: Simplex Time Recorder Co.
    Inventors: Donald D. Brighenti, Charles J. Motyka, Jr., Lawrence G. Stanley