Patents by Inventor Jared Starling
Jared Starling 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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Publication number: 20150107379Abstract: A mount includes a sensor that is configured to output data characterizing the environment. A first portion has a receiving portion and a first aperture for receiving the sensor. The receiving portion fixes the sensor to the first portion. A positive location portion is located on the receiving portion and is adapted to receive the sensor. The positive location portion and first portion orient the position and depth of the sensor. A second portion is removably secured to the first portion to form a clamping structure for retaining the sensor.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 22, 2013Publication date: April 23, 2015Applicant: Therm-O-Disc, IncorporatedInventors: Derek J. Rose, Yicheng Pan, Gary D. Dinges, Richard E. Welch, Jared Starling, Donald G. Cunitz
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Publication number: 20140076026Abstract: The present disclosure provides a relative humidity sensor including a sensor electronics assembly that is encased in a body assembly that protects the sensor electronics assembly. A humidity sensor element, though, remains exposed to the ambient environment through an aperture in the body assembly. One or more filter(s) comprising a porous membrane can cover the aperture at different locations within the humidity sensor. The filter can be attached during the construction of the body assembly thereby simplifying the manufacture of the humidity sensor.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 20, 2012Publication date: March 20, 2014Applicant: THERM-O-DISC, INCORPORATEDInventors: Jared Starling, Philip S. Young, Gary D. Dinges
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Patent number: 7645422Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a composition for sensor films used for detecting chemical analytes within sensors, such as polymer-absorption chemiresistors (i.e., conductometric sensors). The present disclosure provides robust sensor film compositions that have low resistance, high conductivity, and greater temperature stability and sensitivity to chemical analytes, as well as methods of making these sensor films. Sensor film compositions according to the present disclosure include a matrix having a polymer resin comprising siloxane and a plurality of conductive particles including at least two distinct species.Type: GrantFiled: August 28, 2006Date of Patent: January 12, 2010Assignee: Therm-O-Disc, IncorporatedInventors: Edward J. Blok, Praveen C. Ramamurthy, Jared Starling, Blase S. Amadio
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Publication number: 20090007636Abstract: A chemiresistor sensor system compensated for temperature and aging effects is disclosed and includes a sensing element exposed to an atmosphere of an ambient environment to be monitored for the presence and/or concentration of a flammable vapor and a temperature compensation element which is isolated from the atmosphere of the ambient environment. The sensing element and the temperature compensation element are electrically connected in series and have similar performance in response to temperature changes and temperature cycling. The output of the chemiresistor sensor system, which is the voltage drop across the sensing element, remains unchanged despite the changes in resistance of the sensing element in response to temperature changes. Therefore, the chemiresistor sensor system can more accurately and consistently detect the presence of flammable vapor in environments subject to temperature changes and/or over long periods of time.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 2, 2007Publication date: January 8, 2009Applicant: THERM-O-DISC, INCORPORATEDInventor: Jared Starling
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Patent number: 7265560Abstract: A chemiresistor sensor system that compensates for changes in resistance caused by changes in ambient temperature, thereby increasing the accuracy of the sensor system's ability to detect target analytes. The sensor system generally includes a first resistor, a second resistor, and a load regulator or switch that is sensitive to changes in ambient temperature. At least one of the first resistor and the second resistor is a sensing element having a resistance that changes in response to the presence of one or more of the analytes. The switch manages an electrical load across the first resistor and the second resistor. The switch prevents passage of the electrical load across the first and/or second resistor when the ambient temperature is at a first value. The switch permits passage of the electrical load across the first and/or second resistor when the ambient temperature is at a second value.Type: GrantFiled: November 23, 2005Date of Patent: September 4, 2007Assignee: Therm-O-Disc, IncorporatedInventors: Jeffrey A. West, Jared Starling
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Publication number: 20070117207Abstract: A chemiresistor sensor system that compensates for changes in resistance caused by changes in ambient temperature, thereby increasing the accuracy of the sensor system's ability to detect target analytes. The sensor system generally includes a first resistor, a second resistor, and a load regulator or switch that is sensitive to changes in ambient temperature. At least one of the first resistor and the second resistor is a sensing element having a resistance that changes in response to the presence of one or more of the analytes. The switch manages an electrical load across the first resistor and the second resistor. The switch prevents passage of the electrical load across the first and/or second resistor when the ambient temperature is at a first value. The switch permits passage of the electrical load across the first and/or second resistor when the ambient temperature is at a second value.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 23, 2005Publication date: May 24, 2007Applicant: Therm-O-Disc, IncorporatedInventors: Jeffrey West, Jared Starling
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Publication number: 20060292033Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a composition for sensor films used for detecting chemical analytes within sensors, such as polymer-absorption chemiresistors (i.e., conductometric sensors). The present disclosure provides robust sensor film compositions that have low resistance, high conductivity, and greater temperature stability and sensitivity to chemical analytes, as well as methods of making these sensor films. Sensor film compositions according to the present disclosure include a matrix having a polymer resin comprising siloxane and a plurality of conductive particles including at least two distinct species.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 28, 2006Publication date: December 28, 2006Applicant: Therm-O-Disc, IncorporatedInventors: Edward Blok, Praveen Ramamurthy, Jared Starling, Blase Amadio
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Patent number: 7119655Abstract: A PTC circuit protection device to protect electronic devices against excessive temperatures and electrical currents. The device comprises a polymeric resistor element, a first electrode, and a second electrode. The polymeric resistor element changes resistance in response to temperature changes. The resistor element has an upper surface and a lower surface. The first electrode is in electrical contact with both the upper surface and the lower surface. The second electrode is in electrical contact with both the upper surface and the lower surface. The circuit protection device has a first effective area of resistance and a second effective area of resistance that is electrically in parallel with the first effective area.Type: GrantFiled: November 29, 2004Date of Patent: October 10, 2006Assignee: Therm-O-Disc, IncorporatedInventors: Jared Starling, Donald G Cunitz
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Patent number: 7112304Abstract: A chemiresistor sensor probe for detecting target analytes. The probe includes a body having a first control surface and a second control surface recessed within the first. A sensor film comprises numerous conductive particles disposed upon the second surface. The film swells upon absorbing one or more analytes for which it has an affinity, thus causing the conductive particles to become more dispersed and increasing the resistance between the particles. The thickness of the film is equal to the distance between the first surface and the second surface, thus permitting the thickness to be controlled by varying the distance between the control surfaces. The robustness of the sensor probe is enhanced by placing a porous or mesh electrode along with, or in place of, a chemical binding agent between the film and the terminals. The robustness is also improved by placing a diode in series with the sensor circuit.Type: GrantFiled: April 11, 2003Date of Patent: September 26, 2006Assignee: Therm-O-Disc, IncorporatedInventors: Jared Starling, Prasad S. Khadkikar, Robert Sterken, Charles L. Volz, Edward J. Blok, Donald E. Donnelly
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Publication number: 20060114097Abstract: A PTC circuit protection device to protect electronic devices against excessive temperatures and electrical currents. The device comprises a polymeric resistor element, a first electrode, and a second electrode. The polymeric resistor element changes resistance in response to temperature changes. The resistor element has an upper surface and a lower surface. The first electrode is in electrical contact with both the upper surface and the lower surface. The second electrode is in electrical contact with both the upper surface and the lower surface. The circuit protection device has a first effective area of resistance and a second effective area of resistance that is electrically in parallel with the first effective area.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 29, 2004Publication date: June 1, 2006Inventors: Jared Starling, Donald Cunitz
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Publication number: 20040200722Abstract: A chemiresistor sensor probe for detecting target analytes. The probe includes a body having a first control surface and a second control surface recessed within the first. A sensor film comprises numerous conductive particles disposed upon the second surface. The film swells upon absorbing one or more analytes for which it has an affinity, thus causing the conductive particles to become more dispersed and increasing the resistance between the particles. The thickness of the film is equal to the distance between the first surface and the second surface, thus permitting the thickness to be controlled by varying the distance between the control surfaces. The robustness of the sensor probe is enhanced by placing a porous or mesh electrode along with, or in place of, a chemical binding agent between the film and the terminals. The robustness is also improved by placing a diode in series with the sensor circuit.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 11, 2003Publication date: October 14, 2004Inventors: Jared Starling, Prasad S. Khadkikar, Robert Sterken, Charles L. Volz, Edward J. Blok, Donald E. Donnelly