Patents by Inventor Grant E. Carmichael

Grant E. Carmichael 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).

  • Publication number: 20190259080
    Abstract: A technique is provided for selection of a component for a vehicle, such as in a retail establishment. The technique is particularly suited for selection situations where a range of products may be available depending upon the particular vehicle, such as batteries, tires, and so forth. A series of displays are provided to users that may be accompanied by audio and/or video prompts and information. An image of the vehicle is displayed, as well as an image of recommended products, to enhance the confidence of the consumer in making the selection. Data related to use of the system interface may be collected to provide feedback to retail establishments, manufacturers, and others as to stock, order, manufacturing and other needs based upon customer information detected through use of the system.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 6, 2019
    Publication date: August 22, 2019
    Inventors: Dale A. Gospodarek, Bradley A. Beers, Rodger W. Eich, Grant E. Carmichael
  • Publication number: 20150310524
    Abstract: A technique is provided for selection of a component for a vehicle, such as in a retail establishment. The technique is particularly suited for selection situations where a range of products may be available depending upon the particular vehicle, such as batteries, tires, and so forth. A series of displays are provided to users that may be accompanied by audio and/or video prompts and information. An image of the vehicle is displayed, as well as an image of recommended products, to enhance the confidence of the consumer in making the selection. Data related to use of the system interface may be collected to provide feedback to retail establishments, manufacturers, and others as to stock, order, manufacturing and other needs based upon customer information detected through use of the system.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 2, 2015
    Publication date: October 29, 2015
    Inventors: Dale A. Gospodarek, Bradley A. Beers, Roger W. Eich, Grant E. Carmichael
  • Patent number: 8826165
    Abstract: Controllers for controlling heating, ventilating, air conditioning, and cooling (HVAC) systems are provided. The controllers include graphical user interfaces for user adjustment of system settings. The graphical user interfaces also may be designed to present information that facilitates user understanding of system operations. In certain embodiments, the graphical user interfaces may display virtual representations of HVAC systems with graphical elements representing units and/or operating status of the HVAC systems.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 15, 2009
    Date of Patent: September 2, 2014
    Assignee: Johnson Controls Technology Company
    Inventors: Gregory Ralph Harrod, Mimoun Abaraw, Bradley A. Beers, Grant E. Carmichael
  • Publication number: 20130097037
    Abstract: A technique is provided for selection of a component for a vehicle, such as in a retail establishment. The technique is particularly suited for selection situations where a range of products may be available depending upon the particular vehicle, such as batteries, tires, and so forth. A series of displays are provided to users that may be accompanied by audio and/or video prompts and information. An image of the vehicle is displayed, as well as an image of recommended products, to enhance the confidence of the consumer in making the selection. Data related to use of the system interface may be collected to provide feedback to retail establishments, manufacturers, and others as to stock, order, manufacturing and other needs based upon customer information detected through use of the system.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 17, 2011
    Publication date: April 18, 2013
    Applicant: Johnson Controls Technology Company
    Inventors: Dale A. Gospodarek, Bradley A. Beers, Rodger W. Eich, Grant E. Carmichael
  • Patent number: 8346397
    Abstract: Controllers for controlling heating, ventilating, air conditioning, and cooling (HVAC) systems are provided. The controllers include graphical user interfaces for user adjustment of system settings. The graphical user interfaces also may be designed to present information that facilitates user understanding of system operations. In certain embodiments, the controllers may allow users to adjust airflow values within a wide range of values. In these embodiments, the graphical user interfaces may include slide bars for adjusting the airflow values.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 15, 2009
    Date of Patent: January 1, 2013
    Assignee: Johnson Controls Technology Company
    Inventors: Gregory Ralph Harrod, Amanda L. Slavens, Jedidiah O. Bentz, Grant E. Carmichael, Bradley A. Beers, Nathan T. Ostrye
  • Patent number: 8332075
    Abstract: Controllers for controlling heating, ventilating, air conditioning, and cooling (HVAC) systems are provided. The controllers include graphical user interfaces for user adjustment of system settings. The graphical user interfaces also may be designed to present information that facilitates user understanding of system operations. In certain embodiments, the controllers may allow users to adjust balance point and/or LTCO temperature values. In these embodiments, the graphical user interfaces may include slide bars for adjusting the balance point and/or LTCO temperature values.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 15, 2009
    Date of Patent: December 11, 2012
    Assignee: Johnson Controls Technology Company
    Inventors: Gregory Ralph Harrod, Bradley A. Beers, Grant E. Carmichael, Brian D. Rigg
  • Publication number: 20120310418
    Abstract: Controllers for controlling heating, ventilating, air conditioning, and cooling (HVAC) systems are provided. The controllers include graphical user interfaces for user adjustment of system settings. In certain embodiments, the graphical user interfaces may include slide bars for adjusting temperature set points. In certain embodiments, the graphical user interfaces may include selectable calendars for adjusting program schedules for the HVAC systems. In certain embodiments, the graphical user interfaces may include screens for adjusting a nightlight feature of the controller.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 10, 2012
    Publication date: December 6, 2012
    Applicant: JOHNSON CONTROLS TECHNOLOGY COMPANY
    Inventors: Gregory Ralph Harrod, Bradley A. Beers, Grant E. Carmichael, Amanda L. Slavens, Jeremiah M. Horn, Mimoun Abaraw
  • Publication number: 20120253523
    Abstract: Controllers for controlling heating, ventilating, air conditioning, and cooling (HVAC) systems are provided. The controllers include graphical user interfaces for user adjustment of system settings. The controllers also include communication interfaces for receiving climate data. In certain embodiments, the controllers govern operation of the HVAC systems based at least in part on the climate data. Further, the controllers may display information and alerts related to the climate data. The controllers also may govern operation of air treatment devices within the HVAC systems.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 12, 2012
    Publication date: October 4, 2012
    Applicant: JOHNSON CONTROLS TECHNOLOGY COMPANY
    Inventors: Gregory Ralph Harrod, Bradley A. Beers, Grant E. Carmichael, Jedidiah O. Bentz
  • Patent number: 8219249
    Abstract: Controllers for controlling heating, ventilating, air conditioning, and cooling (HVAC) systems are provided. The controllers include graphical user interfaces for user adjustment of system settings. The controllers also include communication interfaces for receiving climate data. In certain embodiments, the controllers govern operation of the HVAC systems based at least in part on the climate data. Further, the controllers may display information and alerts related to the climate data. The controllers also may govern operation of air treatment devices within the HVAC systems.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 15, 2009
    Date of Patent: July 10, 2012
    Assignee: Johnson Controls Technology Company
    Inventors: Gregory Ralph Harrod, Bradley A. Beers, Grant E. Carmichael, Jedidiah O. Bentz
  • Publication number: 20100070085
    Abstract: Controllers for controlling heating, ventilating, air conditioning, and cooling (HVAC) systems are provided. The controllers include graphical user interfaces for user adjustment of system settings. The graphical user interfaces also may be designed to present information that facilitates user understanding of system operations. In certain embodiments, the controllers may allow users to adjust airflow values within a wide range of values. In these embodiments, the graphical user interfaces may include slide bars for adjusting the airflow values.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 15, 2009
    Publication date: March 18, 2010
    Applicant: Johnson Controls Technology Company
    Inventors: Gregory Ralph Harrod, Amanda L. Slavens, Jedidiah O. Bentz, Grant E. Carmichael, Bradley A. Beers, Nathan T. Ostrye
  • Publication number: 20100070907
    Abstract: Controllers for controlling heating, ventilating, air conditioning, and cooling (HVAC) systems are provided. The controllers include graphical user interfaces for user adjustment of system settings. The graphical user interfaces also may be designed to present information that facilitates user understanding of system operations. In certain embodiments, the graphical user interfaces may display virtual representations of HVAC systems with graphical elements representing units and/or operating status of the HVAC systems.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 15, 2009
    Publication date: March 18, 2010
    Applicant: Johnson Controls Technology Company
    Inventors: Gregory Ralph Harrod, Mimoun Abaraw, Bradley A. Beers, Grant E. Carmichael
  • Publication number: 20100070086
    Abstract: Controllers for controlling heating, ventilating, air conditioning, and cooling (HVAC) systems are provided. The controllers include graphical user interfaces for user adjustment of system settings. The controllers also include communication interfaces for receiving climate data. In certain embodiments, the controllers govern operation of the HVAC systems based at least in part on the climate data. Further, the controllers may display information and alerts related to the climate data. The controllers also may govern operation of air treatment devices within the HVAC systems.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 15, 2009
    Publication date: March 18, 2010
    Applicant: Johnson Controls Technology Company
    Inventors: Gregory Ralph Harrod, Bradley A. Beers, Grant E. Carmichael, Jedidiah O. Bentz
  • Publication number: 20100070093
    Abstract: Controllers for controlling heating, ventilating, air conditioning, and cooling (HVAC) systems are provided. The controllers include graphical user interfaces for user adjustment of system settings. The graphical user interfaces also may be designed to present information that facilitates user understanding of system operations. In certain embodiments, the controllers may allow users to adjust balance point and/or LTCO temperature values. In these embodiments, the graphical user interfaces may include slide bars for adjusting the balance point and/or LTCO temperature values.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 15, 2009
    Publication date: March 18, 2010
    Applicant: Johnson Controls Technology Company
    Inventors: Gregory Ralph Harrod, Bradley A. Beers, Grant E. Carmichael, Brian D. Rigg