Patents by Inventor Daryl C. Brockman
Daryl C. Brockman 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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Patent number: 10622682Abstract: A system for placing a battery module in a sleep mode may include one or more sensors that monitor at least two properties associated with one or more batteries within the battery module that provides energy to a vehicle. The at least two properties may include two or more of: a state of charge, an input voltage, an input current, and a temperature. The system may also include a processor that receives measurements of the at least two properties from the one or more sensors, compares the measurements of the at least two properties to at least two respective thresholds, and places the battery module in the sleep mode when one of the measurements of the at least two properties is greater than a respective one of the at least two respective thresholds.Type: GrantFiled: January 24, 2017Date of Patent: April 14, 2020Assignee: CPS TECHNOLOGY HOLDINGS LLCInventors: Daryl C. Brockman, James C. Douglass
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Patent number: 10429431Abstract: A codeless receptacle tester including outlet tester circuitry, a housing, and an indicator section. The outlet tester circuitry is configured to perform a plurality of electrical outlet testing functions. The housing has a first end, a second end opposite the first end, and an enclosure that encloses the outlet tester circuitry. The indicator section is electrically connected to the outlet tester circuitry and has a plurality of indicators. Each indicator of the plurality of indicators is configured to provide a codeless indication of an associated wiring condition of an electrical outlet.Type: GrantFiled: May 5, 2016Date of Patent: October 1, 2019Assignee: ECM IndustriesInventors: Daryl C. Brockman, Patrick J. Radle
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Patent number: 9702939Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a system for charging or maintaining a battery that includes power conversion circuitry configured to provide output power for charging or maintaining the battery. The system also includes electrical conductors coupled to the power conversion circuitry and configured to be coupled to the battery for charging or maintaining the battery. Additionally, the system includes control circuitry coupled to the power conversion circuitry and configured to monitor charging or maintaining of the battery. The control circuitry is further configured to determine whether the battery may be defective or failing based upon the output power and a time threshold.Type: GrantFiled: June 5, 2013Date of Patent: July 11, 2017Assignee: Johnson Controls Technology CompanyInventors: Daryl C. Brockman, Joseph E. Liedhegner
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Patent number: 9692240Abstract: A method for managing a battery module includes receiving data relating to one or more operational parameters of the battery module. The method also includes determining whether a first operational parameter of the one or more operational parameters violates a first threshold. Additionally, the method includes transitioning the battery module from an operational mode to a sleep mode in response to a determination that the first operational parameter violates the first threshold.Type: GrantFiled: April 30, 2014Date of Patent: June 27, 2017Assignee: JOHNSON CONTROLS TECHNOLOGY COMPANYInventor: Daryl C. Brockman
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Publication number: 20170133727Abstract: A system for placing a battery module in a sleep mode may include one or more sensors that monitor at least two properties associated with one or more batteries within the battery module that provides energy to a vehicle. The at least two properties may include two or more of: a state of charge, an input voltage, an input current, and a temperature. The system may also include a processor that receives measurements of the at least two properties from the one or more sensors, compares the measurements of the at least two properties to at least two respective thresholds, and places the battery module in the sleep mode when one of the measurements of the at least two properties is greater than a respective one of the at least two respective thresholds.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 24, 2017Publication date: May 11, 2017Inventors: Daryl C. Brockman, James C. Douglass
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Patent number: 9559536Abstract: A state of charge indicator for providing an indication of a state of charge of a battery module includes an indicator light configured to emit a first wavelength of light representative of the state of charge of the battery module. The state of charge indicator also includes a connector configured to be removably coupled to a mating connector of the battery module. The connector includes a plurality of electrical contacts. The plurality of electrical contacts includes a first electrical contact configured to receive a signal from the battery module indicative of the state of charge of the battery module and to transmit the signal to the state of charge indicator to activate the indicator light.Type: GrantFiled: April 30, 2014Date of Patent: January 31, 2017Assignee: Johnson Controls Technology CompanyInventors: Daryl C. Brockman, James Cameron Douglass
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Publication number: 20160327601Abstract: A codeless receptacle tester including outlet tester circuitry, a housing, and an indicator section. The outlet tester circuitry is configured to perform a plurality of electrical outlet testing functions. The housing has a first end, a second end opposite the first end, and an enclosure that encloses the outlet tester circuitry. The indicator section is electrically connected to the outlet tester circuitry and has a plurality of indicators. Each indicator of the plurality of indicators is configured to provide a codeless indication of an associated wiring condition of an electrical outlet.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 5, 2016Publication date: November 10, 2016Inventors: Daryl C. Brockman, Patrick J. Radle
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Patent number: 9437850Abstract: A battery module includes a battery management system disposed in a housing of the battery module. The battery management system is configured to monitor an operational parameter of the battery module. The battery management system is electrically coupled to a positive terminal and a negative terminal of the battery module. The battery module also includes a connector disposed in an outer surface of the housing. The connector includes a plurality of electrical contacts and is electrically coupled to the battery management system.Type: GrantFiled: April 30, 2014Date of Patent: September 6, 2016Assignee: Johnson Controls Technology CompanyInventors: Daryl C. Brockman, James Cameron Douglass
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Patent number: 9431837Abstract: A battery system includes a housing and a plurality of battery cells disposed in the housing. The battery system also includes a battery management system and configured to monitor one or more operational parameters of the battery system. The battery management system is electrically coupled to a positive terminal and a negative terminal of the battery system. Additionally, the battery system includes a multi-conductor connector disposed in an outer surface of the housing and electrically coupled to the battery management system. Further, the battery system includes a state of charge indicator configured to provide an indication of a state of charge of the battery system. The state of charge indicator includes a first multi-conductor connector configured to couple to the multi-conductor connector of the battery system.Type: GrantFiled: April 30, 2014Date of Patent: August 30, 2016Assignee: Johnson Controls Technology CompanyInventors: Daryl C. Brockman, James Cameron Douglass
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Publication number: 20150318724Abstract: A battery system includes a housing and a plurality of battery cells disposed in the housing. The battery system also includes a battery management system and configured to monitor one or more operational parameters of the battery system. The battery management system is electrically coupled to a positive terminal and a negative terminal of the battery system. Additionally, the battery system includes a multi-conductor connector disposed in an outer surface of the housing and electrically coupled to the battery management system. Further, the battery system includes a state of charge indicator configured to provide an indication of a state of charge of the battery system. The state of charge indicator includes a first multi-conductor connector configured to couple to the multi-conductor connector of the battery system.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 30, 2014Publication date: November 5, 2015Inventors: Daryl C. Brockman, James Cameron Douglass
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Publication number: 20150318725Abstract: A state of charge indicator for providing an indication of a state of charge of a battery module includes an indicator light configured to emit a first wavelength of light representative of the state of charge of the battery module. The state of charge indicator also includes a connector configured to be removably coupled to a mating connector of the battery module. The connector includes a plurality of electrical contacts. The plurality of electrical contacts includes a first electrical contact configured to receive a signal from the battery module indicative of the state of charge of the battery module and to transmit the signal to the state of charge indicator to activate the indicator light.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 30, 2014Publication date: November 5, 2015Inventors: Daryl C. Brockman, James Cameron Douglass
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Publication number: 20150318582Abstract: A battery module includes a battery management system disposed in a housing of the battery module. The battery management system is configured to monitor an operational parameter of the battery module. The battery management system is electrically coupled to a positive terminal and a negative terminal of the battery module. The battery module also includes a connector disposed in an outer surface of the housing. The connector includes a plurality of electrical contacts and is electrically coupled to the battery management system.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 30, 2014Publication date: November 5, 2015Inventors: Daryl C. Brockman, James Cameron Douglass
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Publication number: 20150318723Abstract: A method for managing a battery module includes receiving data relating to one or more operational parameters of the battery module. The method also includes determining whether a first operational parameter of the one or more operational parameters violates a first threshold. Additionally, the method includes transitioning the battery module from an operational mode to a sleep mode in response to a determination that the first operational parameter violates the first threshold.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 30, 2014Publication date: November 5, 2015Applicant: Johnson Controls Technology CompanyInventor: Daryl C. Brockman
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Publication number: 20130328522Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a system for charging or maintaining a battery that includes power conversion circuitry configured to provide output power for charging or maintaining the battery. The system also includes electrical conductors coupled to the power conversion circuitry and configured to be coupled to the battery for charging or maintaining the battery. Additionally, the system includes control circuitry coupled to the power conversion circuitry and configured to monitor charging or maintaining of the battery. The control circuitry is further configured to determine whether the battery may be defective or failing based upon the output power and a time threshold.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 5, 2013Publication date: December 12, 2013Inventors: Daryl C. Brockman, Joseph E. Liedhegner
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Patent number: 8085032Abstract: A multi-scanner device having a detection unit and an outlet tester that can be selectively connected together for convenient use and easy storage. Preferably, a plug on the outlet tester is inserted into a non-functional socket located on the detection unit to form a multi-scanner device with a detachable outlet tester.Type: GrantFiled: March 24, 2011Date of Patent: December 27, 2011Assignee: Actuant CorporationInventors: Patrick J. Radle, Daryl C. Brockman, David L. Wiesemann
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Publication number: 20110169477Abstract: A multi-scanner device having a detection unit and an outlet tester that can be selectively connected together for convenient use and easy storage. Preferably, a plug on the outlet tester is inserted into a non-functional socket located on the detection unit to form a multi-scanner device with a detachable outlet tester.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 24, 2011Publication date: July 14, 2011Inventors: Patrick J. Radle, Daryl C. Brockman, David L. Wiesemann
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Patent number: 7944212Abstract: A tester is disclosed for testing a wiring state of a live electrical receptacle outlet. The tester comprises a body having a display located thereon and a plug extending from the body. The display is configured to selectively provide a text indicator. When the plug of the tester is received in the electrical outlet, the display indicates the wiring state of the electrical outlet.Type: GrantFiled: February 26, 2009Date of Patent: May 17, 2011Assignee: Actuant CorporationInventors: Patrick J. Radle, Anthony W. Gilbert, David L. Wiesemann, Daryl C. Brockman
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Patent number: 7928717Abstract: A multi-scanner device having a detection unit and an outlet tester that can be selectively connected together for convenient use and easy storage. Preferably, a plug on the outlet tester is inserted into a non-functional socket located on the detection unit to form a multi-scanner device with a detachable outlet tester.Type: GrantFiled: November 23, 2009Date of Patent: April 19, 2011Assignee: Actuant CorporationInventors: Patrick J. Radle, Daryl C. Brockman, David L. Wiesemann
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Patent number: D869306Type: GrantFiled: March 1, 2018Date of Patent: December 10, 2019Assignee: ECM Industries, LLCInventor: Daryl C. Brockman
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Patent number: D885697Type: GrantFiled: July 19, 2017Date of Patent: May 26, 2020Assignee: ECM Industries, LLCInventors: Daryl C. Brockman, Andrew J. Janetski