Patents by Inventor Dirk Willy Bauschke
Dirk Willy Bauschke 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: 10663931Abstract: A process variable transmitter for use in an industrial control or monitoring process is provided and includes a housing with a cavity formed therein. The housing includes an integrated terminal block which defines first and second compartments in the cavity. The transmitter further includes a process variable sensor configured to sense a process variable of the industrial process. Measurement circuitry is carried in the first compartment and configured to receive a process variable signal from the process variable sensor and provide an output. An electrical connection is carried on the integrated terminal block in the second compartment and is electrically coupled to the output of the measurement circuitry.Type: GrantFiled: September 24, 2013Date of Patent: May 26, 2020Assignee: Rosemount Inc.Inventors: Aaron Andrew Perrault, Dirk Willy Bauschke, Loren Michael Engelstad
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Patent number: 10156480Abstract: An apparatus and a method monitor condition of a temperature measurement point in an industrial process system by sensing vibration frequency of a thermowell positioned in a process fluid flow passage and providing a diagnostic output based upon the vibration frequency sensed. The apparatus includes a temperature measurement point having a thermowell, a vibration sensor, a temperature sensor, and a transmitter. The vibration sensor is fixedly attached to the thermowell, and the temperature sensor is positioned inside a bore cavity of the thermowell. The transmitter is electrically connected to both the temperature sensor and the vibration sensor.Type: GrantFiled: September 3, 2009Date of Patent: December 18, 2018Assignee: Rosemount Inc.Inventors: Dirk Willy Bauschke, Lara Ivey Kauchak, Duyen Mong-Thi Pham
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Patent number: 9429483Abstract: A method for calibrating a transmitter with measurement circuitry electrically connected to first and second input terminals includes connecting a primary temperature sensor to the first input terminal and connecting a calibrated reference device to the second input terminal. The measurement circuitry is calibrated with respect to the first input terminal according to signals received from the second input terminal while measuring temperature according to signals received from the first input terminal.Type: GrantFiled: December 30, 2013Date of Patent: August 30, 2016Assignee: Rosemount Inc.Inventors: Loren Michael Engelstad, Dirk Willy Bauschke, Jason Harold Rud
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Patent number: 9341522Abstract: A temperature sensor includes a temperature probe, an adapter, a resilient device, and a visual indicator. The temperature probe includes a temperature sensing device disposed at a temperature probe tip. The adapter surrounds a portion of the temperature probe such that the temperature probe is movable within the adapter in a lengthwise direction. The adapter includes a physical reference. The resilient device is adapted to produce a force between the adapter and the temperature probe. The force being variable based on a position of the temperature probe within the adapter. The visual indicator is disposed on a surface of the temperature probe. Alignment of the visual indicator with the physical reference corresponds to a desired force produced by the resilient device.Type: GrantFiled: December 26, 2013Date of Patent: May 17, 2016Assignee: Rosemount Inc.Inventors: Andrew John Kitzman, Andrew Steven Dierker, Kyle Steven Warren, Allen John Kassen, Dirk Willy Bauschke
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Patent number: 9250141Abstract: A method for calibrating a transmitter with measurement circuitry electrically connected to first and second input terminals includes connecting a primary temperature sensor to the first input terminal and connecting a calibrated reference device to the second input terminal. The measurement circuitry is calibrated with respect to the first input terminal according to signals received from the second input terminal while measuring temperature according to signals received from the first input terminal.Type: GrantFiled: March 9, 2013Date of Patent: February 2, 2016Assignee: Rosemount Inc.Inventors: Loren Michael Engelstad, Dirk Willy Bauschke, Jason Harold Rud
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Publication number: 20150185093Abstract: A temperature sensor includes a temperature probe, an adapter, a resilient device, and a visual indicator. The temperature probe includes a temperature sensing device disposed at a temperature probe tip. The adapter surrounds a portion of the temperature probe such that the temperature probe is movable within the adapter in a lengthwise direction. The adapter includes a physical reference. The resilient device is adapted to produce a force between the adapter and the temperature probe. The force being variable based on a position of the temperature probe within the adapter. The visual indicator is disposed on a surface of the temperature probe. Alignment of the visual indicator with the physical reference corresponds to a desired force produced by the resilient device.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 26, 2013Publication date: July 2, 2015Inventors: Andrew John Kitzman, Andrew Steven Dierker, Kyle Steven Warren, Allen John Kassen, Dirk Willy Bauschke
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Publication number: 20150088277Abstract: A process variable transmitter for use in an industrial control or monitoring process is provided and includes a housing with a cavity formed therein. The housing includes an integrated terminal block which defines first and second compartments in the cavity. The transmitter further includes a process variable sensor configured to sense a process variable of the industrial process. Measurement circuitry is carried in the first compartment and configured to receive a process variable signal from the process variable sensor and provide an output. An electrical connection is carried on the integrated terminal block in the second compartment and is electrically coupled to the output of the measurement circuitry.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 24, 2013Publication date: March 26, 2015Applicant: Rosemount Inc.Inventors: Aaron Andrew Perrault, Dirk Willy Bauschke, Loren Michael Engelstad
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Publication number: 20140112368Abstract: A method for calibrating a transmitter with measurement circuitry electrically connected to first and second input terminals includes connecting a primary temperature sensor to the first input terminal and connecting a calibrated reference device to the second input terminal. The measurement circuitry is calibrated with respect to the first input terminal according to signals received from the second input terminal while measuring temperature according to signals received from the first input terminal.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 30, 2013Publication date: April 24, 2014Applicant: Rosemount Inc.Inventors: Loren Michael Engelstad, Dirk Willy Bauschke, Jason Harold Rud
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Patent number: 8529126Abstract: A system for measuring temperature includes a thermowell, a primary temperature sensor, a reference sensor, and a transmitter. The thermowell has a measurement instrument connection and a side port. The primary temperature sensor extends into the thermowell through the measurement instrument connection, and the reference sensor extends into the thermowell through the side port. The transmitter is connected to each of the primary temperature sensor and the reference sensor. The transmitter has circuitry for measuring temperature based upon signals received from the primary temperature sensor and for concurrently calibrating based upon signals received from the reference sensor.Type: GrantFiled: June 11, 2009Date of Patent: September 10, 2013Assignee: Rosemount Inc.Inventors: Loren Michael Engelstad, Dirk Willy Bauschke, Jason Harold Rud
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Patent number: 8255692Abstract: Field devices used to measure process parameters can also function as a data historian by storing process data and associated time stamps. In response to a request for stored process data, the field device uses a cipher and a secret method to generate an encrypted validation string that is provided along with unencrypted information including the process data and time stamps. A validation service that maintains a secure database of field devices and their associated ciphers and secret methods can validate the unencrypted information by using the validation string.Type: GrantFiled: July 11, 2008Date of Patent: August 28, 2012Assignee: Rosemount Inc.Inventors: Scott Gregory Holm-Hansen, Dirk Willy Bauschke, Scott Andrew Johansen, Khoi Minh Nguyen
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Patent number: 7982580Abstract: A temperature sensor capable of operation in high vibration environment includes a sensor sheath mounted at the distal end of a mineral insulated cable. A resistance temperature detector (RTD) sensing element is connected to leads of the cable within the sheath. The sheath is filled at least partially with a ceramic thermal adhesive.Type: GrantFiled: May 30, 2008Date of Patent: July 19, 2011Assignee: Rosemount Inc.Inventors: Holger Weber, Ulrich Thiel, Dirk Willy Bauschke
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Publication number: 20110054822Abstract: An apparatus and a method monitor condition of a temperature measurement point in an industrial process system by sensing vibration frequency of a thermowell positioned in a process fluid flow passage and providing a diagnostic output based upon the vibration frequency sensed. The apparatus includes a temperature measurement point having a thermowell, a vibration sensor, a temperature sensor, and a transmitter. The vibration sensor is fixedly attached to the thermowell, and the temperature sensor is positioned inside a bore cavity of the thermowell. The transmitter is electrically connected to both the temperature sensor and the vibration sensor.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 3, 2009Publication date: March 3, 2011Applicant: Rosemount Inc.Inventors: Dirk Willy Bauschke, Lara Ivey Kauchak, Duyen Mong-Thi Pham
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Publication number: 20100316086Abstract: A system for measuring temperature includes a thermowell, a primary temperature sensor, a reference sensor, and a transmitter. The thermowell has a measurement instrument connection and a side port. The primary temperature sensor extends into the thermowell through the measurement instrument connection, and the reference sensor extends into the thermowell through the side port. The transmitter is connected to each of the primary temperature sensor and the reference sensor. The transmitter has circuitry for measuring temperature based upon signals received from the primary temperature sensor and for concurrently calibrating based upon signals received from the reference sensor.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 11, 2009Publication date: December 16, 2010Applicant: Rosemount Inc.Inventors: Loren Michael Engelstad, Dirk Willy Bauschke, Jason Harold Rud
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Publication number: 20100011216Abstract: Field devices used to measure process parameters can also function as a data historian by storing process data and associated time stamps. In response to a request for stored process data, the field device uses a cipher and a secret method to generate an encrypted validation string that is provided along with unencrypted information including the process data and time stamps. A validation service that maintains a secure database of field devices and their associated ciphers and secret methods can validate the unencrypted information by using the validation string.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 11, 2008Publication date: January 14, 2010Applicant: Rosemount Inc.Inventors: Scott Gregory Holm-Hansen, Dirk Willy Bauschke, Scott Andrew Johansen, Khoi Minh Nguyen
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Publication number: 20090296781Abstract: A temperature sensor capable of operation in high vibration environment includes a sensor sheath mounted at the distal end of a mineral insulated cable. A resistance temperature detector (RTD) sensing element is connected to leads of the cable within the sheath. The sheath is filled at least partially with a ceramic thermal adhesive.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 30, 2008Publication date: December 3, 2009Applicant: Rosemount Inc.Inventors: Holger Weber, Ulrich Thiel, Dirk Willy Bauschke