Patents by Inventor David A. Vasko

David A. Vasko 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: 12609821
    Abstract: Industrial automation blockchain data management (e.g., using a computerized tool) is enabled. For example, a system can comprise: a transfer component that, using a defined conversion algorithm, converts first data from a first industrial blockchain to second data applicable to a second industrial blockchain, other than the first industrial blockchain, a blockchain component that writes the second data to the second industrial blockchain, and a user interface component that renders an output indicative of the writing of the second data to the second industrial blockchain.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 30, 2022
    Date of Patent: April 21, 2026
    Assignee: ROCKWELL AUTOMATION TECHNOLOGIES, INC.
    Inventors: Kenneth W. Batcher, Sharath Chander Reddy Baddam, Juergen K. Weinhofer, Timothy S. Biernat, David A. Vasko
  • Patent number: 12598086
    Abstract: Industrial blockchain enabled automation control (e.g., using a computerized tool) is enabled. For example, a system can comprise: a memory that stores executable components, a processor, operatively coupled to the memory, that executes the executable components, the executable components comprising: an authorization component that determines, according to a defined authorization criterion, authorization of a request for a license for industrial automation software, and a license component that, in response to the determination by the authorization component that the request is authorized, mints a non-fungible token comprising the license for the industrial automation software.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 28, 2022
    Date of Patent: April 7, 2026
    Assignee: ROCKWELL AUTOMATION TECHNOLOGIES, INC.
    Inventors: Kenneth W. Batcher, Sharath Chander Reddy Baddam, Juergen K. Weinhofer, Timothy S. Biernat, David A. Vasko
  • Patent number: 12580779
    Abstract: Industrial blockchain enabled automation control (e.g., using a computerized tool) is enabled. For example, a system can comprise: a memory that stores executable components, a processor, operatively coupled to the memory, that executes the executable components, the executable components comprising: a contract component that determines whether a product generated using industrial automation equipment satisfies a defined condition of a smart contract, and an execution component that, in response to product being determined to satisfy the defined condition, executes a defined term of the smart contract.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 28, 2022
    Date of Patent: March 17, 2026
    Assignee: ROCKWELL AUTOMATION TECHNOLOGIES, INC.
    Inventors: Kenneth W. Batcher, Sharath Chander Reddy Baddam, Juergen Weinhofer, Timothy S. Biernat, David A. Vasko
  • Patent number: 12523990
    Abstract: Performance-based smart contracts in industrial automation (e.g., using a computerized tool) are enabled. For example, a system can comprise: a memory that stores executable components; and a processor, operatively coupled to the memory, that executes the executable components, the executable components comprising: a blockchain component that stores data representative of an output of an industrial automation device to an industrial blockchain, and an execution component that, in response to the output satisfying a smart contract stored on the industrial blockchain, facilitates execution of an element of the smart contract.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 30, 2022
    Date of Patent: January 13, 2026
    Assignee: ROCKWELL AUTOMATION TECHNOLOGIES, INC.
    Inventors: Kenneth W. Batcher, Sharath Chander Reddy Baddam, Juergen K. Weinhofer, Timothy S. Biernat, David A. Vasko
  • Publication number: 20250286742
    Abstract: Industrial blockchain enabled automation control (e.g., using a computerized tool) is enabled. For example, a system can comprise: a memory that stores executable components, a processor, operatively coupled to the memory, that executes the executable components, the executable components comprising: a minting component that, based on a manufacturing criterion associated with a product being determined to be satisfied, mints a non-fungible token associated with the product, wherein the non-fungible token comprises authenticity data representative of a birth certificate for the product, and a blockchain component that registers the non-fungible token with a blockchain.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 21, 2025
    Publication date: September 11, 2025
    Inventors: Kenneth W. Batcher, Sharath Chander Reddy Baddam, Juergen Weinhofer, Timothy S. Biernat, David A. Vasko
  • Patent number: 12393180
    Abstract: Blockchain-enabled digital twins for industrial automation systems (e.g., using a computerized tool) are enabled.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 22, 2022
    Date of Patent: August 19, 2025
    Assignee: ROCKWELL AUTOMATION TECHNOLOGIES, INC.
    Inventors: Kenneth W. Batcher, Sharath Chander Reddy Baddam, Juergen K. Weinhofer, Timothy S. Biernat, David A. Vasko
  • Patent number: 12328401
    Abstract: Industrial blockchain enabled automation control (e.g., using a computerized tool) is enabled. For example, a system can comprise: a memory that stores executable components, a processor, operatively coupled to the memory, that executes the executable components, the executable components comprising: a minting component that, based on a manufacturing criterion associated with a product being determined to be satisfied, mints a non-fungible token associated with the product, wherein the non-fungible token comprises authenticity data representative of a birth certificate for the product, and a blockchain component that registers the non-fungible token with a blockchain.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 23, 2022
    Date of Patent: June 10, 2025
    Assignee: ROCKWELL AUTOMATION TECHNOLOGIES, INC.
    Inventors: Kenneth W. Batcher, Sharath Chander Reddy Baddam, Juergen Weinhofer, Timothy S. Biernat, David A. Vasko
  • Publication number: 20240111273
    Abstract: Performance-based smart contracts in industrial automation (e.g., using a computerized tool) are enabled. For example, a system can comprise: a memory that stores executable components; and a processor, operatively coupled to the memory, that executes the executable components, the executable components comprising: a blockchain component that stores data representative of an output of an industrial automation device to an industrial blockchain, and an execution component that, in response to the output satisfying a smart contract stored on the industrial blockchain, facilitates execution of an element of the smart contract.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 30, 2022
    Publication date: April 4, 2024
    Inventors: Kenneth W. Batcher, Sharath Chander Reddy Baddam, Juergen K. Weinhofer, Timothy S. Biernat, David A. Vasko
  • Publication number: 20240113872
    Abstract: Industrial automation blockchain data management (e.g., using a computerized tool) is enabled. For example, a system can comprise: a transfer component that, using a defined conversion algorithm, converts first data from a first industrial blockchain to second data applicable to a second industrial blockchain, other than the first industrial blockchain, a blockchain component that writes the second data to the second industrial blockchain, and a user interface component that renders an output indicative of the writing of the second data to the second industrial blockchain.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 30, 2022
    Publication date: April 4, 2024
    Inventors: Kenneth W. Batcher, Sharath Chander Reddy Baddam, Juergen K. Weinhofer, Timothy S. Biernat, David A. Vasko
  • Publication number: 20240106665
    Abstract: Industrial blockchain enabled automation control (e.g., using a computerized tool) is enabled. For example, a system can comprise: a memory that stores executable components, a processor, operatively coupled to the memory, that executes the executable components, the executable components comprising: a minting component that, based on a manufacturing criterion associated with a product being determined to be satisfied, mints a non-fungible token associated with the product, wherein the non-fungible token comprises authenticity data representative of a birth certificate for the product, and a blockchain component that registers the non-fungible token with a blockchain.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 23, 2022
    Publication date: March 28, 2024
    Inventors: Kenneth W. Batcher, Sharath Chander Reddy Baddam, Juergen Weinhofer, Timothy S. Biernat, David A. Vasko
  • Publication number: 20240106667
    Abstract: Industrial blockchain enabled automation control (e.g., using a computerized tool) is enabled. For example, a system can comprise: a memory that stores executable components, a processor, operatively coupled to the memory, that executes the executable components, the executable components comprising: an authorization component that determines, according to a defined authorization criterion, authorization of a request for a license for industrial automation software, and a license component that, in response to the determination by the authorization component that the request is authorized, mints a non-fungible token comprising the license for the industrial automation software.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 28, 2022
    Publication date: March 28, 2024
    Inventors: Kenneth W. Batcher, Sharath Chander Reddy Baddam, Juergen K. Weinhofer, Timothy S. Biernat, David A. Vasko
  • Publication number: 20240106666
    Abstract: Industrial blockchain enabled automation control (e.g., using a computerized tool) is enabled. For example, a system can comprise: a memory that stores executable components, a processor, operatively coupled to the memory, that executes the executable components, the executable components comprising: a contract component that determines whether a product generated using industrial automation equipment satisfies a defined condition of a smart contract, and an execution component that, in response to product being determined to satisfy the defined condition, executes a defined term of the smart contract.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 28, 2022
    Publication date: March 28, 2024
    Inventors: Kenneth W. Batcher, Sharath Chander Reddy Baddam, Juergen Weinhofer, Timothy S. Biernat, David A. Vasko
  • Publication number: 20240104520
    Abstract: Industrial security using blockchain or NFTs (e.g., using a computerized tool) is enabled. For example, an industrial system can comprise: a memory that stores executable components, and a processor, operatively coupled to the memory, that executes the executable components, the executable components comprising a minting component that mints a non-fungible token associated with a product generated using industrial automation equipment, wherein the non-fungible token comprises a first verification element, and a verification component that: verifies the product based on a comparison of a first aspect of the product to the first verification element, and generates an output representative of the comparison.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 28, 2022
    Publication date: March 28, 2024
    Inventors: Kenneth W. Batcher, Sharath Chander Reddy Baddam, Juergen K. Weinhofer, Timothy S. Biernat, David A. Vasko
  • Publication number: 20240104087
    Abstract: Industrial blockchain digital twin change management (e.g., using a computerized tool) is enabled. For example, a system can comprise: a memory that stores executable components, a processor, operatively coupled to the memory, that executes the executable components, the executable components comprising: a blockchain component that stores a digital twin fingerprint for a digital twin of an industrial automation system to an immutable blockchain ledger and stores a configuration fingerprint representative of a configuration of the industrial automation system to the immutable blockchain ledger, wherein the digital twin fingerprint is associated with the configuration fingerprint, a change component that determines a change to the industrial automation system, and an update component that facilitates creation of an updated digital twin, representative of the change, and updates the digital twin fingerprint and the configuration fingerprint based on the change.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 22, 2022
    Publication date: March 28, 2024
    Inventors: Kenneth W. Batcher, Sharath Chander Reddy Baddam, Juergen K. Weinhofer, Timothy S. Biernat, David A. Vasko
  • Publication number: 20240103504
    Abstract: Blockchain-enabled digital twins for industrial automation systems (e.g., using a computerized tool) are enabled.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 22, 2022
    Publication date: March 28, 2024
    Inventors: Kenneth W. Batcher, Sharath Chander Reddy Baddam, Juergen K. Weinhofer, Timothy S. Biernat, David A. Vasko
  • Patent number: 11898068
    Abstract: A reversible adhesive apparatus includes a base and an adhesive layer. The base is configured with a series of concave and convex shapes at a top surface of the base according to some embodiments. The base is configured with a raised portion and a surrounding portion at a top surface of the base according to some other embodiments. The adhesive layer is disposed on top of the base. The adhesive layer configured to provide reversible adhesion on a top surface of the adhesive layer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 17, 2021
    Date of Patent: February 13, 2024
    Assignee: Rockwell Automation Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: Kyle A. Crum, Robert H. Schmidt, David A. Vasko, Neil R. Bentley, Tracy M. Clark, Michael D. Cook
  • Patent number: 11740614
    Abstract: In one embodiment, a multi-purpose sensor may couple to a machine operating in an industrial environment and include numerous sensors disposed within the multi-purpose sensor to acquire sets of data associated with the machine or an environment surrounding the machine. A first portion of the sets of data may include historical sensor measurements over time for each of the sensors, and a second portion of the sets of data may include sensor measurements subsequent to when the first portion is acquired for each of the sensors. A processor of the multi-purpose sensor may determine a baseline collective signature based on the first portion, determine a subsequent collective signature based on the second portion, determine whether the collective signatures vary, and generate signals when a variance exists. The signals may cause a computing device, a cloud-based computing system, and/or a control/monitoring device to perform various actions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 8, 2021
    Date of Patent: August 29, 2023
    Assignee: Rockwell Automation Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: Jimi R. Michalscheck, Kelly A. Michalscheck, Jessica L. Korpela, Kyle K. Reissner, David A. Vasko, Matthew W. Fordenwalt, John J. Jauquet, Matthew R. Ericsson, Andrew Wilber
  • Patent number: 11726459
    Abstract: An industrial control programming development platform simplifies generation of an industrial control program and associated tag definitions by generating at least a portion of the control program and tag definitions based on analysis of digital engineering drawings of an automation system to be monitored and controlled. This drawing-based program generation includes creation and configuration of smart data tags that model and contextualize controller data at the device level for processing by higher level analytic systems. This device-level contextualization can be based in part on inferences drawn from the digital engineering drawings.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 18, 2020
    Date of Patent: August 15, 2023
    Assignee: Rockwell Automation Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: Bijan Sayyarrodsari, Subbian Govindaraj, David A. Vasko, Juergen Weinhofer, Andrew J Ellis, Ka-Hing Lin, Michael Pantaleano, Sujeet Chand, Kyle A. Crum
  • Patent number: 11667480
    Abstract: An industrial transportation system includes one or more movers and a robot system. The robot system is configured to load one or more items on the surface of respective movers and unload the one or more items from the surface of respective movers. Each of the one or more movers includes a first surface configured to provide reversible adhesion between the mover and an item loaded on the mover. The reversible adhesion of the surface is activated at loading and deactivated at unloading.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 17, 2021
    Date of Patent: June 6, 2023
    Assignee: Rockwell Automation Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: Kyle A. Crum, Robert H. Schmidt, David A. Vasko, Neil R. Bentley, Tracy M. Clark, Michael D. Cook
  • Patent number: 11625024
    Abstract: A lockout tagout auditing and guidance system provides a mobile device that can guide an individual to particular tags either to perform the operations required for lockout procedures or to perform an auditing activity. In both cases, images of the tags are obtained and imaged and tag locations compared to corresponding information in the database to assess the existence and clarity of the tags for auditing purposes.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 12, 2019
    Date of Patent: April 11, 2023
    Assignee: Rockwell Automation Technologies, Inc.
    Inventor: David A. Vasko