Patents by Inventor David L. Vie
David L. Vie 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: 20240060672Abstract: In an exemplary embodiment, a hot surface ignition module is configured to receive user input settings for one or more HVAC system configuration parameters wirelessly transmitted by a mobile device to the hot surface ignition module. The hot surface ignition module is configured to store the received user input settings for the one or more HVAC system configuration parameters to control the at least one HVAC component according to the received user input settings for the one or more HVAC system configuration parameters.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 16, 2023Publication date: February 22, 2024Inventors: Austin John CIBULKA, Nayan Jyoti MISHRA, David L. VIE, Michael J. MORAN, John F. BROKER
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Patent number: 11725840Abstract: An example HVAC system includes an HVAC component, and an HVAC control configured to control the HVAC component according to an HVAC system configuration parameter. The HVAC control includes a controller wireless interface and a memory. The system also includes a mobile device having a user interface and a mobile wireless interface in wireless communication with the controller wireless interface of the HVAC control. The mobile device is configured to display the HVAC system configuration parameter on the user interface, receive user input settings for the HVAC system configuration parameter, and wirelessly transmit the received user input settings to the controller wireless interface of the HVAC control. The HVAC control is configured to store the received user input settings in the memory of the HVAC control to control the HVAC component. Example methods of controlling an HVAC system are also disclosed.Type: GrantFiled: November 2, 2021Date of Patent: August 15, 2023Assignee: Emerson Electric Co.Inventors: David L. Vie, Michael J. Moran, John F. Broker
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Patent number: 11644196Abstract: A flame sensor assembly includes a flame sense rod and a flame sensor body. The flame sense rod includes a flame sensor end and a coupling end opposite the flame sensor. The flame sensor body defines a receptacle for receiving the coupling end of the flame sense rod, and includes an adjustable positioning bracket. The assembly also includes a wiring adapter for connecting the flame sensor body with a flame sense signal connector, and a mounting bracket adapted to mount the flame sensor body to a heating device with the flame sensor end of the flame sense rod positioned adjacent a flame of the heating device. Methods of replacing a flame sensor assembly for a heating device are also disclosed.Type: GrantFiled: October 30, 2021Date of Patent: May 9, 2023Assignee: Emerson Electric Co.Inventor: David L. Vie
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Publication number: 20230011855Abstract: In an exemplary system embodiment, a mobile device is configured to receive and/or determine a first identifier of the first HVAC control and to automatically configure one or more first settings for the first HVAC control corresponding with the first identifier. The one or more first settings are stored within and retrievable directly from the memory of the mobile device. The mobile device is also configured to receive and/or determine a second identifier of the second HVAC control and to automatically configure one or more second settings for the second HVAC control corresponding with the second identifier. The one or more second settings are stored within and retrievable directly from the memory of the mobile device for wireless transmission to the second HVAC control for download to a memory of the second HVAC control for controlling at least one HVAC component according to the one or more second settings.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 19, 2022Publication date: January 12, 2023Inventors: Austin John CIBULKA, Nayan Jyoti MISHRA, David L. VIE, Michael J. MORAN, John F. BROKER
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Publication number: 20220299229Abstract: A gas powered appliance includes a burner for burning gas, a flame sensor positioned proximate the burner to detect a strength of a flame on the burner and to output signals indicative of the strength of the flame, and a controller connected to the flame sensor. The controller includes a communication interface, a processor, and a memory containing instructions that program the controller to control the burner, receive the signals from the flame sensor indicative of the strength of the flame, determine the strength of the flame from the received signals, and output, using the communication interface, an indication of the strength of the flame to a mobile device for display on the mobile device.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 10, 2022Publication date: September 22, 2022Inventors: John F. Broker, Mike J. Moran, Nayan J. Mishra, David L. Vie
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Publication number: 20220252292Abstract: An example HVAC system includes an HVAC component, and an HVAC control configured to control the HVAC component according to an HVAC system configuration parameter. The HVAC control includes a controller wireless interface and a memory. The system also includes a mobile device having a user interface and a mobile wireless interface in wireless communication with the controller wireless interface of the HVAC control. The mobile device is configured to display the HVAC system configuration parameter on the user interface, receive user input settings for the HVAC system configuration parameter, and wirelessly transmit the received user input settings to the controller wireless interface of the HVAC control. The HVAC control is configured to store the received user input settings in the memory of the HVAC control to control the HVAC component. Example methods of controlling an HVAC system are also disclosed.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 27, 2022Publication date: August 11, 2022Applicant: Emerson Electric Co.Inventors: David L. VIE, Michael J. MORAN, John F. BROKER
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Publication number: 20220057097Abstract: An example HVAC system includes an HVAC component, and an HVAC control configured to control the HVAC component according to an HVAC system configuration parameter. The HVAC control includes a controller wireless interface and a memory. The system also includes a mobile device having a user interface and a mobile wireless interface in wireless communication with the controller wireless interface of the HVAC control. The mobile device is configured to display the HVAC system configuration parameter on the user interface, receive user input settings for the HVAC system configuration parameter, and wirelessly transmit the received user input settings to the controller wireless interface of the HVAC control. The HVAC control is configured to store the received user input settings in the memory of the HVAC control to control the HVAC component. Example methods of controlling an HVAC system are also disclosed.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 2, 2021Publication date: February 24, 2022Inventors: David L. VIE, Michael J. MORAN, John F. BROKER
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Publication number: 20220049849Abstract: A flame sensor assembly includes a flame sense rod and a flame sensor body. The flame sense rod includes a flame sensor end and a coupling end opposite the flame sensor. The flame sensor body defines a receptacle for receiving the coupling end of the flame sense rod, and includes an adjustable positioning bracket. The assembly also includes a wiring adapter for connecting the flame sensor body with a flame sense signal connector, and a mounting bracket adapted to mount the flame sensor body to a heating device with the flame sensor end of the flame sense rod positioned adjacent a flame of the heating device. Methods of replacing a flame sensor assembly for a heating device are also disclosed.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 30, 2021Publication date: February 17, 2022Inventor: David L. VIE
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Patent number: 11193682Abstract: An example HVAC system includes an HVAC component, and an HVAC control configured to control the HVAC component according to an HVAC system configuration parameter. The HVAC control includes a controller wireless interface and a memory. The system also includes a mobile device having a user interface and a mobile wireless interface in wireless communication with the controller wireless interface of the HVAC control. The mobile device is configured to display the HVAC system configuration parameter on the user interface, receive user input settings for the HVAC system configuration parameter, and wirelessly transmit the received user input settings to the controller wireless interface of the HVAC control. The HVAC control is configured to store the received user input settings in the memory of the HVAC control to control the HVAC component. Example methods of controlling an HVAC system are also disclosed.Type: GrantFiled: June 14, 2018Date of Patent: December 7, 2021Assignee: Emerson Electric Co.Inventors: David L. Vie, Michael J. Moran, John F. Broker
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Patent number: 11168885Abstract: A flame sensor assembly includes a flame sense rod and a flame sensor body. The flame sense rod includes a flame sensor end and a coupling end opposite the flame sensor. The flame sensor body defines a receptacle for receiving the coupling end of the flame sense rod, and includes an adjustable positioning bracket. The assembly also includes a wiring adapter for connecting the flame sensor body with a flame sense signal connector, and a mounting bracket adapted to mount the flame sensor body to a heating device with the flame sensor end of the flame sense rod positioned adjacent a flame of the heating device. Methods of replacing a flame sensor assembly for a heating device are also disclosed.Type: GrantFiled: November 11, 2019Date of Patent: November 9, 2021Assignee: Emerson Electric Co.Inventor: David L. Vie
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Publication number: 20210325050Abstract: A controller for use in a gas appliance system includes a circuit board, a plurality of connectors and a processor mounted on the circuit board. The processor controls operation of the gas appliance using, in part, at least one connector of the plurality of connectors and control settings for an intermittent pilot (IP) system in response to a user selection to configure the controller to control an IP system, and controls operation of the gas appliance using, in part, at least one connector of the plurality of connectors and control settings for a direct spark ignition (DSI) system in response to a user selection to configure the controller to control a DSI system.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 20, 2020Publication date: October 21, 2021Inventor: David L. Vie
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Publication number: 20210140636Abstract: A flame sensor assembly includes a flame sense rod and a flame sensor body. The flame sense rod includes a flame sensor end and a coupling end opposite the flame sensor. The flame sensor body defines a receptacle for receiving the coupling end of the flame sense rod, and includes an adjustable positioning bracket. The assembly also includes a wiring adapter for connecting the flame sensor body with a flame sense signal connector, and a mounting bracket adapted to mount the flame sensor body to a heating device with the flame sensor end of the flame sense rod positioned adjacent a flame of the heating device. Methods of replacing a flame sensor assembly for a heating device are also disclosed.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 11, 2019Publication date: May 13, 2021Inventor: David L. VIE
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Patent number: 10571150Abstract: Exemplary embodiments are provided of HVAC control assemblies. In an exemplary embodiment, an HVAC control assembly includes an HVAC control board, a first interface connector, and a second interface connector. The first interface connector and the second interface connector each include multiple pins adapted for connection to an equipment wiring harness. The assembly also includes an electrical conductor connected between at least one of the multiple pins of the first interface connector and at least one of the multiple pins of the second interface connector, and an HVAC controller configured to determine whether an equipment wiring harness is connected to the first interface connector or the second interface connector based on a state of at least one of the multiple pins connected to the electrical conductor. Example methods of determining an equipment wiring harness connection in an HVAC control assembly are also disclosed.Type: GrantFiled: May 16, 2017Date of Patent: February 25, 2020Assignee: EMERSON ELECTRIC CO.Inventors: David L. Vie, Thomas Blizzard, Amanda Diaz
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Patent number: 10249414Abstract: In exemplary embodiments, wiring harness assemblies for electrical equipment and related methods are disclosed. In an exemplary embodiment, a wiring harness assembly for electrical equipment generally includes a first connector configured for connecting to a wiring harness, a second connector configured for mounting to a panel, and one or more conductors connecting the first connector with the second connector.Type: GrantFiled: June 23, 2015Date of Patent: April 2, 2019Assignee: EMERSON ELECTRIC CO.Inventors: Michael J. Moran, John J. Heller, David L. Vie
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Patent number: 10209751Abstract: Exemplary embodiments are disclosed of a relay switch control configured for connection between a power source and a load. The control includes a processor having a clock upon which an operating frequency of the processor is based, and a sealed relay operable by the processor to electrically connect or disconnect the power source and the load. The relay switch control can start power to the load through the relay after a randomized time delay determined by the processor using a value of a counter of the processor. The counter is updated as a function of cycles of the clock.Type: GrantFiled: February 13, 2013Date of Patent: February 19, 2019Assignee: Emerson Electric Co.Inventors: Bradley C. Zikes, David L. Vie, Randy T. Ruiz
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Publication number: 20180363934Abstract: An example HVAC system includes an HVAC component, and an HVAC control configured to control the HVAC component according to an HVAC system configuration parameter. The HVAC control includes a controller wireless interface and a memory. The system also includes a mobile device having a user interface and a mobile wireless interface in wireless communication with the controller wireless interface of the HVAC control. The mobile device is configured to display the HVAC system configuration parameter on the user interface, receive user input settings for the HVAC system configuration parameter, and wirelessly transmit the received user input settings to the controller wireless interface of the HVAC control. The HVAC control is configured to store the received user input settings in the memory of the HVAC control to control the HVAC component. Example methods of controlling an HVAC system are also disclosed.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 14, 2018Publication date: December 20, 2018Inventors: David L. Vie, Michael J. Moran, John F. Broker
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Publication number: 20180335225Abstract: Exemplary embodiments are provided of HVAC control assemblies. In an exemplary embodiment, an HVAC control assembly includes an HVAC control board, a first interface connector, and a second interface connector. The first interface connector and the second interface connector each include multiple pins adapted for connection to an equipment wiring harness. The assembly also includes an electrical conductor connected between at least one of the multiple pins of the first interface connector and at least one of the multiple pins of the second interface connector, and an HVAC controller configured to determine whether an equipment wiring harness is connected to the first interface connector or the second interface connector based on a state of at least one of the multiple pins connected to the electrical conductor. Example methods of determining an equipment wiring harness connection in an HVAC control assembly are also disclosed.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 16, 2017Publication date: November 22, 2018Inventors: David L. Vie, Thomas Blizzard, Amanda Diaz
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Patent number: 9964345Abstract: A heat pump controller for use in a heat exchange system includes a computing device and a user interface coupled to the computing device. The computing device is configured to initiate a defrost cycle based on one of a plurality of user-selectable defrost modes, and the user interface is configured to display the user-selectable defrost modes and receive a user selection corresponding to one of the user-selectable defrost modes.Type: GrantFiled: January 15, 2014Date of Patent: May 8, 2018Assignee: Emerson Electric Co.Inventors: David L. Vie, Timothy B. Edwards
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Patent number: 9960563Abstract: In exemplary embodiments, wiring harness assemblies for electrical equipment and related methods are disclosed. In an exemplary embodiment, a wiring harness assembly for electrical equipment generally includes a first connector configured for connecting to a wiring harness, a second connector configured for mounting to a panel, and one or more conductors connecting the first connector with the second connector.Type: GrantFiled: June 22, 2016Date of Patent: May 1, 2018Assignee: EMERSON ELECTRIC CO.Inventors: Michael J. Moran, John J. Heller, David L. Vie
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Patent number: 9830887Abstract: Disclosed are exemplary embodiments of controls for heating, ventilation, and/or air conditioning systems. In an exemplary embodiment, a control for a heating, ventilation, and/or air conditioning system includes an alphanumeric display and one or more input device. A processor of the control is configured to receive a user input through the input device(s), and in response to the user input, reorient a display of a message relative to the alphanumeric display.Type: GrantFiled: August 8, 2016Date of Patent: November 28, 2017Assignee: Emerson Electric Co.Inventors: David L. Vie, Michael J. Moran, John J. Heller