Patents by Inventor David MAKIS

David MAKIS 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).

  • Hydraulic system sensor
    Patent number: 9989442
    Abstract: A hydraulic system includes a hydraulic circuit and a sensor for sensing a characteristic of hydraulic fluid of the hydraulic circuit. An energy harvester is configured to harvest energy from the hydraulic circuit. A controller interfaces with the sensor and is powered at least in part by the energy harvester. Various types of sensors are employed, including pressure and temperature sensors. A battery may further be included for powering the controller in addition to the energy harvester.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 2, 2014
    Date of Patent: June 5, 2018
    Assignee: Eaton Intelligent Power Limited
    Inventors: Paul Brenner, Hassan Al-Atat, David Makis
  • HYDRAULIC SYSTEM SENSOR
    Publication number: 20160238489
    Abstract: A hydraulic system includes a hydraulic circuit and a sensor for sensing a characteristic of hydraulic fluid of the hydraulic circuit. An energy harvester is configured to harvest energy from the hydraulic circuit. A controller interfaces with the sensor and is powered at least in part by the energy harvester. Various types of sensors are employed, including pressure and temperature sensors. A battery may further be included for powering the controller in addition to the energy harvester.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 2, 2014
    Publication date: August 18, 2016
    Inventors: Paul BRENNER, Hassan AL-ATAT, David MAKIS