Patents by Inventor Doug Lostoski

Doug Lostoski 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).

  • Patent number: 11699867
    Abstract: An I/O device includes an I/O base, at least two I/O modules supported on the I/O base, and a duplex terminal block assembly supported on the I/O base. The at least two I/O modules include a first I/O module and a second I/O module coupled to the duplex terminal block assembly in parallel. The duplex terminal block assembly can include connectors for connecting to a field device. The duplex terminal block assembly can include conductive structures for coupling the connectors with each of the first and second I/O modules. The duplex terminal block can be installed in a pair of ports in an I/O base to connect two I/O modules in parallel.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 26, 2021
    Date of Patent: July 11, 2023
    Assignee: Rockwell Automation Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: Adam M. Wrobel, Doug A. Lostoski, Daniel E. Killian
  • Patent number: 11564324
    Abstract: An I/O system having redundant removable and/or replaceable components. Each of the removable/replaceable components can be removed by displacement parallel to a common axis. An I/O device having an I/O base with a lock-out toggle to prevent installation of one or more I/O modules to the I/O base unless a ground screw has been secured to supporting structure.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 22, 2021
    Date of Patent: January 24, 2023
    Assignee: Rockwell Automation Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: Adam M. Wrobel, Doug A. Lostoski, Brian T. Estanek, Daniel E. Killian
  • Publication number: 20210274675
    Abstract: An I/O system having redundant removable and/or replaceable components. Each of the removable/replaceable components can be removed by displacement parallel to a common axis. An I/O device having an I/O base with a lock-out toggle to prevent installation of one or more I/O modules to the I/O base unless a ground screw has been secured to supporting structure.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 22, 2021
    Publication date: September 2, 2021
    Applicant: Rockwell Automation Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: Adam M. Wrobel, Doug A. Lostoski, Brian T. Estanek, Daniel E. Killian
  • Publication number: 20210249798
    Abstract: An I/O device includes an I/O base, at least two I/O modules supported on the I/O base, and a duplex terminal block assembly supported on the I/O base. The at least two I/O modules include a first I/O module and a second I/O module coupled to the duplex terminal block assembly in parallel. The duplex terminal block assembly can include connectors for connecting to a field device. The duplex terminal block assembly can include conductive structures for coupling the connectors with each of the first and second I/O modules. The duplex terminal block can be installed in a pair of ports in an I/O base to connect two I/O modules in parallel.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 26, 2021
    Publication date: August 12, 2021
    Applicant: Rockwell Automation Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: Adam M. Wrobel, Doug A. Lostoski, Daniel E. Killian
  • Patent number: 10986748
    Abstract: An I/O system having redundant removable and/or replaceable components. Each of the removable/replaceable components can be removed by displacement parallel to a common axis. An I/O device having an I/O base with a lock-out toggle to prevent installation of one or more I/O modules to the I/O base unless a ground screw has been secured to supporting structure.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 26, 2019
    Date of Patent: April 20, 2021
    Assignee: Rockwell Automation Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: Adam M. Wrobel, Doug A. Lostoski, Brian T. Estanek, Daniel E. Killian
  • Patent number: 10985477
    Abstract: An I/O device includes an I/O base, at least two I/O modules supported on the I/O base, and a duplex terminal block assembly supported on the I/O base. The at least two I/O modules include a first I/O module and a second I/O module coupled to the duplex terminal block assembly in parallel. The duplex terminal block assembly can include connectors for connecting to a field device. The duplex terminal block assembly can include conductive structures for coupling the connectors with each of the first and second I/O modules. The duplex terminal block can be installed in a pair of ports in an I/O base to connect two I/O modules in parallel.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 26, 2019
    Date of Patent: April 20, 2021
    Assignee: Rockwell Automation Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: Adam M. Wrobel, Doug A. Lostoski, Daniel E. Killian
  • Publication number: 20210100124
    Abstract: An I/O system having redundant removable and/or replaceable components. Each of the removable/replaceable components can be removed by displacement parallel to a common axis. An I/O device having an I/O base with a lock-out toggle to prevent installation of one or more I/O modules to the I/O base unless a ground screw has been secured to supporting structure.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 26, 2019
    Publication date: April 1, 2021
    Applicant: Rockwell Automation Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: Adam M. Wrobel, Doug A. Lostoski, Brian T. Estanek, Daniel E. Killian
  • Publication number: 20210098904
    Abstract: An I/O device includes an I/O base, at least two I/O modules supported on the I/O base, and a duplex terminal block assembly supported on the I/O base. The at least two I/O modules include a first I/O module and a second I/O module coupled to the duplex terminal block assembly in parallel. The duplex terminal block assembly can include connectors for connecting to a field device. The duplex terminal block assembly can include conductive structures for coupling the connectors with each of the first and second I/O modules. The duplex terminal block can be installed in a pair of ports in an I/O base to connect two I/O modules in parallel.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 26, 2019
    Publication date: April 1, 2021
    Applicant: Rockwell Automation Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: Adam M. Wrobel, Doug A. Lostoski, Daniel E. Killian
  • Patent number: 5695275
    Abstract: A high-wattage lighting fixture includes a lamp socket assembly for receiving a lamp and a socket wire for supplying electrical power to the lamp socket. A heat sink is provided in thermal contact with the lamp socket assembly. A predetermined length of socket wire is in thermal contact with the heat sink in order to dissipate the heat from the socket and wire. A wiring compartment receives the socket wire and provides a connection to a supply wire. Since the socket wire is cooled down by the heat sink, it can be connected to any grade of supply wire.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 19, 1996
    Date of Patent: December 9, 1997
    Assignee: The Lamson & Sessions Co.
    Inventors: John Markiewicz, Doug Lostoski, Chuck Riedy