Patents by Inventor David W. Baarman
David W. Baarman 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: 11928980Abstract: A heavy-duty interactive (HDi) system may include a heavy-duty vehicle; a work tool installed on the heavy-duty vehicle; a memory that stores a plurality of patterns representing operation events for the heavy-duty vehicle; a first sensor affixed to the heavy-duty vehicle that collects first sensor data as the heavy-duty vehicle is operated; a second sensor affixed to the work tool that collects second sensor data as the work tool is operated; and a controller operatively coupled to the first sensor, the second sensor, and the memory. The controller may be configured to identify a heavy-duty vehicle operation event by comparing at least one of the first sensor data and the second sensor data with the plurality of patterns in the memory, and associate the work tool with the heavy-duty vehicle based on a comparison of the first sensor data and the second sensor data.Type: GrantFiled: April 26, 2021Date of Patent: March 12, 2024Assignee: Caterpillar Inc.Inventors: Brian B. Steketee, David W. Baarman, Mark Strayer, Thad Senti
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Patent number: 11918698Abstract: A disinfection platform for at least partially disinfecting a proximal surface is provided. A disinfection apparatus includes a housing defining an aperture, a UV light source enclosed in the housing configured to project a UV illumination pattern toward a target disinfection area where the disinfection apparatus is disposed above one end and oriented at a downward angle. The illumination pattern output from the disinfection apparatus at least partially defined by louvers and an occlusion nose with reflective fins positioned at the aperture such that the illumination pattern at the target disinfection surface has improved intensity distribution. Multiple sensors cooperate with a control circuit operating the UV light source to provide intelligent and automated control with pattern detection, event based disinfection, and validation.Type: GrantFiled: May 24, 2022Date of Patent: March 5, 2024Assignee: UV Partners, Inc.Inventors: David W Baarman, Paul Byrne, Luke Platz, Ryan D. Schamper, Colin J. Moore
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Patent number: 11911530Abstract: A disinfecting system and method with monitoring and safety system. The system is available at a semiconductor level with sensors for enabling effective disinfection and human machine interface functions. UV transmissive material can assist in effective distribution of UV-C light for disinfection and visible light for feedback. A replaceable sealed UV source can disinfect multiple distinct areas and be configured with a wide variety of equipment, such as medical equipment, vacuums, and cabinetry. Disinfection interlocks promote safety and efficiency.Type: GrantFiled: March 5, 2021Date of Patent: February 27, 2024Assignee: UV Partners, Inc.Inventor: David W Baarman
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Publication number: 20240042078Abstract: A disinfectant transmissive material incorporated into a case for a mobile device or a supporting surface of a disinfecting charger to enable disinfection of hard to reach areas. The case can be self-disinfecting. The disinfecting charger can have monitoring and safety systems that detect proximity and provide user feedback on safety, disinfection, and charge status along with automatic interlocks to protect the user from overexposure to disinfectant.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 17, 2023Publication date: February 8, 2024Inventor: David W Baarman
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Patent number: 11888333Abstract: A remote controlled battery cell monitoring and control system that utilizes empirical and theoretical data to compare performance, sensor data, stored patterns, historical usage, use intensity indexes over time and tracking information to provide a sophisticated data collection system for batteries. This tracking is designed to better the specifications, designs, training, preventative maintenance, and replacement and recycling of batteries.Type: GrantFiled: September 15, 2022Date of Patent: January 30, 2024Assignee: Global Battery Solutions LLCInventors: David W Baarman, Henry W. Sybesma, Jennifer S. Sierra, Cathy L. Wiler, Ellington L. Ellis, Kristine A. Hunter, Lynne A. Sybesma
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Patent number: 11888337Abstract: A system and method of controlling inductive power transfer in an inductive power transfer system and a method for designing an inductive power transfer system with power accounting. The method of controlling inductive power transfer including measuring a characteristic of input power, a characteristic of power in the tank circuit, and receiving information from a secondary device. Estimating power consumption based on the measured characteristic of tank circuit power and received information and comparing the measured characteristic of input power, the information from the secondary device, and the estimated power consumption to determine there is an unacceptable power loss. The method for designing an inductive power transfer system with power accounting including changing the distance between a primary side and a secondary side and changing a load of the secondary side.Type: GrantFiled: December 2, 2020Date of Patent: January 30, 2024Assignee: Philips I.P. Ventures B.V.Inventors: David W. Baarman, Joshua K. Schwannecke, Neil W. Kuyvenhoven, Esai E. Umenei, Dale R. Liff, Andrew C. Zeik, Mark A. Blaha, Jason L. Amistadi, Robert D Gruich
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Publication number: 20230360558Abstract: A heavy-duty interactive (HDi) system may include a heavy-duty vehicle; a work tool installed on the heavy-duty vehicle; a memory that stores a plurality of patterns representing operation events for the heavy-duty vehicle; a first sensor affixed to the heavy-duty vehicle that collects first sensor data as the heavy-duty vehicle is operated; a second sensor affixed to the work tool that collects second sensor data as the work tool is operated; and a controller operatively coupled to the first sensor, the second sensor, and the memory. The controller may be configured to identify a heavy-duty vehicle operation event by comparing at least one of the first sensor data and the second sensor data with the plurality of patterns in the memory, and associate the work tool with the heavy-duty vehicle based on a comparison of the first sensor data and the second sensor data.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 26, 2023Publication date: November 9, 2023Applicant: Caterpillar Inc.Inventors: Brian B. Steketee, David W. Baarman, Mark Strayer, Thad Senti
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Patent number: 11791637Abstract: A remote controlled battery cell monitoring and control system that utilizes empirical and theoretical data to compare performance, sensor data, stored patterns, historical usage, use intensity indexes over time and tracking information to provide a sophisticated data collection system for batteries. This tracking is designed to better the specifications, designs, training, preventative maintenance, and replacement and recycling of batteries.Type: GrantFiled: December 9, 2022Date of Patent: October 17, 2023Assignee: Global Battery Solutions LLCInventors: David W Baarman, Henry W. Sybesma, Jennifer S. Sierra, Cathy L. Wiler, Ellington L. Ellis, Kristine A. Hunter, Lynne A. Sybesma
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Publication number: 20230302183Abstract: A low profile disinfection and delivery system that utilizes a channel lighting system with a parabolic multifunctional anisotropic reflector for effectively distributing the power of UV LEDs. The channel lighting system delivers specific energy patterns to the target surface. The channel lighting system can be provided as a more integrated UV delivery system. The homogenous delivery and distribution of patterned energy enables better use and efficiency of the available UV LED power.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 31, 2023Publication date: September 28, 2023Inventors: Michael Halloran, Ryan D. Schamper, Colin J. Moore, David W. Baarman, David Alan Jerovsek
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Publication number: 20230128052Abstract: A disinfecting system and method with monitoring and safety system. The system is available at a semiconductor level with sensors for enabling effective disinfection and human machine interface functions. UV transmissive material can assist in effective distribution of UV-C light for disinfection and visible light for feedback. A replaceable sealed UV source can disinfect multiple distinct areas and be configured with a wide variety of equipment, such as medical equipment, vacuums, and cabinetry. Disinfection interlocks promote safety and efficiency.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 5, 2021Publication date: April 27, 2023Inventor: David W Baarman
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Publication number: 20230120290Abstract: A disinfecting tracking network for creating healthier environments. The system and methods for tracking and utilizing this information to build and maintain healthier environments with a laboratory approach to data inputs. This system is a cloud based system with IOT interface and APIs to enable broad reaching inputs for analysis. This system creates a safer ecosystem and cross statistic sharing of performance parameters.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 10, 2021Publication date: April 20, 2023Inventors: David W Baarman, Paul Byrne, Luke Platz, Colin J. Moore
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Publication number: 20230106859Abstract: A remote controlled battery cell monitoring and control system that utilizes empirical and theoretical data to compare performance, sensor data, stored patterns, historical usage, use intensity indexes over time and tracking information to provide a sophisticated data collection system for batteries. This tracking is designed to better the specifications, designs, training, preventative maintenance, and replacement and recycling of batteries.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 9, 2022Publication date: April 6, 2023Inventors: David W Baarman, Henry W. Sybesma, Jennifer S. Sierra, Cathy L. Wiler, Ellington L. Ellis, Kristine A. Hunter, Lynne A. Sybesma
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Patent number: 11606668Abstract: A system to assist in monitoring and improving services in hotels, motels and other lodging facilities. The system includes a plurality of fixed-location wireless devices that are situated throughout the facility and each service provider or asset to be monitored or tracked is provided with a cooperating mobile wireless device. The mobile devices may periodically transmit beacons that are received by the fixed location devices. The system may determine location based on evaluation of signal strength across a plurality of fixed devices. The system may include premapped calibration data on signal strength to assist in determining location. The location information may help to assess employee performance, to assist in improving performance and to provide improved services. The system may also interact with an application running on a hotel guest's electronic device to allow the system to track guest location. Guest location information can be used to provide improved guest services.Type: GrantFiled: November 9, 2020Date of Patent: March 14, 2023Assignee: Shoreline Tracking Systems, LLCInventors: David W. Baarman, Bruce A. Patterson, Robert J. Zuker, Thomas E. Deater
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Patent number: 11605956Abstract: A remote controlled battery cell monitoring and control system that utilizes empirical and theoretical data to compare performance, sensor data, stored patterns, historical usage, use intensity indexes over time and tracking information to provide a sophisticated data collection system for batteries. This tracking is designed to better the specifications, designs, training, preventative maintenance, and replacement and recycling of batteries.Type: GrantFiled: June 17, 2022Date of Patent: March 14, 2023Assignee: Global Battery Solutions LLCInventors: David W Baarman, Henry W. Sybesma, Jennifer S. Sierra, Cathy L. Wiler, Ellington L. Ellis, Kristine A. Hunter, Lynne A. Sybesma
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Patent number: 11576509Abstract: Induction-heated vessels, and processes for manufacturing induction-heated vessels and vessel components, are provided. The vessels can include a ceramic outer layer and a conductive heating element, which can be provided as a conductive glaze or coating, a conductive inner layer, or a label comprising a conductive element and an RFID tag, to allow the thermal transfer or conduction of heat from the heated surface directly to the contents of the vessel, while the ceramic outer layer of the vessel insulates the contents of the vessel. Also, systems and methods for heating and controlling induction-heated vessels and for tracking loyalty, use, and/or sales using RFID-enabled induction-heated vessels are provided.Type: GrantFiled: December 11, 2019Date of Patent: February 14, 2023Assignee: HOLLYMATIC CORPORATIONInventors: David W. Baarman, Gregory L. Clark, Benjamin C. Moes
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Publication number: 20230039310Abstract: A light fixture is provided to be disposed within a room and operable to provide visible light for the room and air disinfection via application of UV light to air flowing through an air treatment chamber. In one embodiment, one or more baffles may be disposed within the air chamber to substantially prevent UV light from leaking past the one or more baffles into the room. In one embodiment, a UV light regulator may be provided to selectively control an amount of UV light directed into the room.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 2, 2021Publication date: February 9, 2023Inventors: David W Baarman, Colin J. Moore, Ryan D. Schamper
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Publication number: 20230019408Abstract: A remote controlled battery cell monitoring and control system that utilizes empirical and theoretical data to compare performance, sensor data, stored patterns, historical usage, use intensity indexes over time and tracking information to provide a sophisticated data collection system for batteries. This tracking is designed to better the specifications, designs, training, preventative maintenance, and replacement and recycling of batteries.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 15, 2022Publication date: January 19, 2023Inventors: David W. Baarman, Henry W. Sybesma, Jennifer S. Sierra, Cathy L. Wiler, Ellington L. Ellis, Kristine A. Hunter, Lynne A. Sybesma
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Publication number: 20230014466Abstract: A disinfection platform for at least partially disinfecting a proximal surface is provided. A disinfection apparatus includes a housing defining an aperture, a UV light source enclosed in the housing configured to project a UV illumination pattern toward a target disinfection area where the disinfection apparatus is disposed above one end and oriented at a downward angle. The illumination pattern output from the disinfection apparatus at least partially defined by louvers and an occlusion nose with reflective fins positioned at the aperture such that the illumination pattern at the target disinfection surface has improved intensity distribution. Multiple sensors cooperate with a control circuit operating the UV light source to provide intelligent and automated control with pattern detection, event based disinfection, and validation.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 26, 2022Publication date: January 19, 2023Inventors: David W Baarman, Paul Byrne, Luke Platz, Ryan D. Schamper, Colin J. Moore
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Publication number: 20230011728Abstract: A system and method for a UV disinfection device configured to be disposed to direct UV energy through an exit interface toward a target surface of a device. The UV disinfection device may be configured for low-profile distribution of UV energy toward the target surface.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 7, 2021Publication date: January 12, 2023Inventor: David W. Baarman
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Patent number: 11553615Abstract: A system for connecting and monitoring a magnetic operator interface assembly. The assembly can provide protection of an operator interface by limiting glare, UV damage, and exposure to rain. It can also protect the operator interface from high pressure cleaning equipment. The assembly is removably magnetically mountable to a sealed enclosure without breaching the enclosure's seal. The magnetic operator interface assembly can withstand operational forces, staying at a magnetically fixed position and without becoming accidentally detached. It is also easy to intentionally install and remove. The system may include sensors that can inform a local or remote dashboard about the status of the magnetic operator interface assembly, such as whether it is installed and whether the cover is open or closed. The system may also include a locking system to prevent tampering and limit access to the operator interface.Type: GrantFiled: October 8, 2021Date of Patent: January 10, 2023Assignee: New Frontier Technologies LLCInventors: Paschal Early Smith, III, Chinh Huu Bui, Randall Kevin Sambursky, Donald Craig Walker, David W Baarman