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).

  • Publication number: 20150107379
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: October 22, 2013
    Publication date: April 23, 2015
    Applicant: Therm-O-Disc, Incorporated
    Inventors: Derek J. Rose, Yicheng Pan, Gary D. Dinges, Richard E. Welch, Jared Starling, Donald G. Cunitz
  • Publication number: 20140076026
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: September 20, 2012
    Publication date: March 20, 2014
    Applicant: THERM-O-DISC, INCORPORATED
    Inventors: Jared Starling, Philip S. Young, Gary D. Dinges
  • Patent number: 7645422
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: August 28, 2006
    Date of Patent: January 12, 2010
    Assignee: Therm-O-Disc, Incorporated
    Inventors: Edward J. Blok, Praveen C. Ramamurthy, Jared Starling, Blase S. Amadio
  • Publication number: 20090007636
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: July 2, 2007
    Publication date: January 8, 2009
    Applicant: THERM-O-DISC, INCORPORATED
    Inventor: Jared Starling
  • Patent number: 7265560
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: November 23, 2005
    Date of Patent: September 4, 2007
    Assignee: Therm-O-Disc, Incorporated
    Inventors: Jeffrey A. West, Jared Starling
  • Publication number: 20070117207
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: November 23, 2005
    Publication date: May 24, 2007
    Applicant: Therm-O-Disc, Incorporated
    Inventors: Jeffrey West, Jared Starling
  • Publication number: 20060292033
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: August 28, 2006
    Publication date: December 28, 2006
    Applicant: Therm-O-Disc, Incorporated
    Inventors: Edward Blok, Praveen Ramamurthy, Jared Starling, Blase Amadio
  • Patent number: 7119655
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: November 29, 2004
    Date of Patent: October 10, 2006
    Assignee: Therm-O-Disc, Incorporated
    Inventors: Jared Starling, Donald G Cunitz
  • Patent number: 7112304
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: April 11, 2003
    Date of Patent: September 26, 2006
    Assignee: Therm-O-Disc, Incorporated
    Inventors: Jared Starling, Prasad S. Khadkikar, Robert Sterken, Charles L. Volz, Edward J. Blok, Donald E. Donnelly
  • Publication number: 20060114097
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: November 29, 2004
    Publication date: June 1, 2006
    Inventors: Jared Starling, Donald Cunitz
  • Publication number: 20040200722
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: April 11, 2003
    Publication date: October 14, 2004
    Inventors: Jared Starling, Prasad S. Khadkikar, Robert Sterken, Charles L. Volz, Edward J. Blok, Donald E. Donnelly