Patents by Inventor David Cermak

David Cermak 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).

  • Publication number: 20230283104
    Abstract: An example system includes a controller configured to control operation of one or more power sources including a genset to generate power for a load. The controller is also configured to establish a communication link via a wired or wireless connection between the controller and an external computing device. The controller is also configured to receive, from the external computing device via the communication link, remote operation instructions transmitted from a remote server to the external computing device via a network. The controller is also configured to operate the genset according to the remote operation instructions of the remote server to generate the power for the load.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 14, 2023
    Publication date: September 7, 2023
    Inventors: Roman Taragel, David Cermák
  • Patent number: 8084982
    Abstract: An HVAC actuator, such as a spring return actuator, may adjust the maximum output torque of the motor with the varying spring return force of the HVAC actuator as the HVAC actuator moves through its range of motion. In some cases, this may provide a more constant force at the output of the HVAC actuator and reduce the force that is applied through the motor, drive train and/or the HVAC component when an end stop is reached. Also, an HVAC actuator is disclosed that can be configured to discover and store the location of one or more end stop(s), and to slow the speed of the motor down before the end stop(s) is reached. This may reduce the force that is applied through the motor, drive train and/or the HVAC component when an end stop is reached.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 18, 2008
    Date of Patent: December 27, 2011
    Assignee: Honeywell International Inc.
    Inventors: Cory Grabinger, Nathan Carlson, Ivo Chromy, David Cermak
  • Publication number: 20100123421
    Abstract: An HVAC actuator, such as a spring return actuator, may adjust the maximum output torque of the motor with the varying spring return force of the HVAC actuator as the HVAC actuator moves through its range of motion. In some cases, this may provide a more constant force at the output of the HVAC actuator and reduce the force that is applied through the motor, drive train and/or the HVAC component when an end stop is reached. Also, an HVAC actuator is disclosed that can be configured to discover and store the location of one or more end stop(s), and to slow the speed of the motor down before the end stop(s) is reached. This may reduce the force that is applied through the motor, drive train and/or the HVAC component when an end stop is reached.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 18, 2008
    Publication date: May 20, 2010
    Applicant: HONEYWELL INTERNATIONAL INC.
    Inventors: Cory Grabinger, Nathan Carlson, Ivo Chromy, David Cermak
  • Patent number: 7446494
    Abstract: A method and system are disclosed for adjusting the torque of a motor for a HVAC actuator based upon one or more operating conditions of the HVAC actuator. One illustrative HVAC actuator includes an actuated part, a motor for providing a torque to move the actuated part, a detector for detecting an operating condition in or around the HVAC actuator, and a controller for adjusting the torque in accordance with the detected operating condition.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 10, 2006
    Date of Patent: November 4, 2008
    Assignee: Honeywell International Inc.
    Inventors: Cory L. Grabinger, Ivo Chromy, David Cermak, Scott D. McMillan
  • Publication number: 20080084173
    Abstract: A method and system are disclosed for adjusting the torque of a motor for a HVAC actuator based upon one or more operating conditions of the HVAC actuator. One illustrative HVAC actuator includes an actuated part, a motor for providing a torque to move the actuated part, a detector for detecting an operating condition in or around the HVAC actuator, and a controller for adjusting the torque in accordance with the detected operating condition.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 10, 2006
    Publication date: April 10, 2008
    Applicant: HONEYWELL INTERNATIONAL INC.
    Inventors: Cory L. Grabinger, Ivo Chromy, David Cermak, Scott D. McMillan