Patents by Inventor Jason Harold Rud
Jason Harold Rud 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: 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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Patent number: 9188488Abstract: A sensor system comprises a process transducer, a unpowered vibration sensor, and a process transmitter. The process transducer is disposed within a thermowell and configured to produce a first sensor signal. The unpowered vibration sensor is configured to produce a second sensor signal reflecting vibration of the thermowell. The process transmitter is configured to receive, process, and transmit the first and second sensor signals.Type: GrantFiled: March 14, 2013Date of Patent: November 17, 2015Assignee: Rosemount Inc.Inventors: Loren Michael Engelstad, Jason Harold Rud
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Publication number: 20150276491Abstract: A diagnostic field device for detecting a condition of a process conduit includes an infrared detector comprising a plurality of pixels configured to receive infrared radiation from the process conduit and responsively provide a plurality of pixel outputs. A first pixel of the plurality of pixels is configured to receive infrared radiation from a first location on the process conduit. A second pixel of the plurality of pixels is configured to receive infrared radiation from a second location on the process conduit. A memory contains thermal profile information which relates an output from the first pixel to a first temperature at the first location and relates an output from the second pixel to a second temperature at the second location. A microprocessor identifies a process anomaly based upon outputs from the first and second pixels. Output circuitry provides a diagnostic output indicative of the identified process anomaly.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 25, 2014Publication date: October 1, 2015Applicant: Rosemount Inc.Inventor: Jason Harold Rud
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Publication number: 20150276492Abstract: A process variable transmitter for measuring a temperature in an industrial process includes an infrared detector arranged to receive infrared radiation from a component in the industrial process. A memory contains temperature characterization information which relates the infrared radiation received from the component with an internal temperature of the component. Measurement circuitry is configured to determine the internal temperature of the component based upon the received infrared radiation from the component and the temperature characterization information.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 25, 2014Publication date: October 1, 2015Applicant: Rosemount Inc.Inventor: Jason Harold Rud
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Patent number: 9069029Abstract: A multiplexed input/output (I/O) system detects leakage currents on a selected input channel. The system includes a leakage detection multiplexer connected to provide an output selected from one of a plurality of input channels. In addition, the leakage detection multiplexer provides as part of the output measured leakage currents associated with the selected input channel. Based on the detected leakage currents, a determination can made regarding whether the detected leakage currents have compromised the integrity of the multiplexer output. In addition, the detected leakage current can be used to compensate the output provided by the multiplexer to account for the presence of leakage currents on the selected channel.Type: GrantFiled: December 14, 2011Date of Patent: June 30, 2015Assignee: Rosemount Inc.Inventors: Andrew James Bronczyk, Charles Edwin Goetzinger, Jason Harold Rud
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Publication number: 20150085897Abstract: An infrared sensor includes a thermopile connected in series with an ambient temperature compensation resistance temperature detector (RTD) and four electrical leads. The thermopile produces a voltage as a function of temperature of a point of interest, while the RTD varies in resistance as a function of ambient temperature. Two of the leads deliver current to energize the RTD. The other two leads are used for sensing voltages produced by the thermopile and the RTD.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 26, 2013Publication date: March 26, 2015Applicant: Rosemount Inc.Inventor: Jason Harold Rud
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Publication number: 20150085102Abstract: A diagnostic field device for identifying a diagnostic condition in an industrial process includes an infrared sensor array having a plurality of infrared sensors arranged to sense infrared emissions from a location in the industrial process. Processing circuitry processes outputs from the plurality of infrared sensors of the sensor array and generates an infrared image. Diagnostic circuitry compares processed outputs from at least two subsections of the infrared image and provides a diagnostic output based upon the comparison.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 26, 2013Publication date: March 26, 2015Inventor: Jason Harold Rud
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Publication number: 20150085449Abstract: A field device for use in an industrial process includes a housing having a cavity formed therein. A humidity-sealed electronics module has a first compartment formed therein and is positioned in the cavity. The humidity-sealed electronics module includes a seal board. The seal board separates the first compartment of the humidity sealed electronics module from a second compartment in the housing. A first electrical component in the first compartment is mounted to the seal board and a second electrical component in the second compartment is electrically connected to the first electrical component.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 25, 2013Publication date: March 26, 2015Inventors: Kirsten Nicole Norman, Aaron Andrew Perrault, Jason Harold Rud, Clarence Edward Holmstadt
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Patent number: 8982056Abstract: An industrial process transmitter includes a transducer positioned to interact with an industrial process, display circuitry that displays a visual output to an operator, and control circuitry. The display can be selectively modified to provide the visual output at one of a plurality of orientations. The control circuitry is connected to communicate with the transducer and the display circuitry and receive an input regarding the orientation of the industrial process transmitter. In response to received input regarding the orientation of the industrial process transmitter, the control circuitry provides instructions to the display circuitry to modify the orientation of the visual output.Type: GrantFiled: March 15, 2011Date of Patent: March 17, 2015Assignee: Rosemount Inc.Inventors: Jason Harold Rud, Kristopher Ethan Nordlund
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Publication number: 20140269828Abstract: A sensor system comprises a process transducer, a unpowered vibration sensor, and a process transmitter. The process transducer is disposed within a thermowell and configured to produce a first sensor signal. The unpowered vibration sensor is configured to produce a second sensor signal reflecting vibration of the thermowell. The process transmitter is configured to receive, process, and transmit the first and second sensor signals.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 14, 2013Publication date: September 18, 2014Applicant: ROSEMOUNT INC.Inventors: Loren Michael Engelstad, Jason Harold Rud
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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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Publication number: 20140095095Abstract: A process variable transmitter, includes an analog-to-digital (A/D) converter that receives a sensor signal provided by a sensor that senses a process variable and converts the sensor signal to a digital signal. A processor receives the digital signal and provides a measurement output indicative of the digital signal. A noise detector receives the sensor signal and generates a first value indicative of a number of positive noise events relative to a positive threshold value and a second value indicative of a number of negative noise events relative to a negative threshold value. The processor evaluates the noise count and generates a noise output, indicative of detected noise, based on the first and second values.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 28, 2012Publication date: April 3, 2014Inventors: Jason Harold Rud, Loren Michael Engelstad
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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: 8315058Abstract: A display assembly includes a transparent cover piece, a display shroud having a contact structure arranged to face the transparent cover piece, an interface subassembly mounted on the display shroud, an electronics board shroud having a support member and a connection feature, and a biasing member operably engaged between the display shroud and the electronics board shroud. The connection feature mechanically connects the electronics board shroud to the display shroud while permitting axial displacement and rotation therebetween. The biasing member rests on the support member of the electronics board shroud, and the biasing member is configured to urge the contact structure of the display shroud into physical contact with the transparent cover piece. The interface subassembly includes a display circuit for providing a digital display and a touch circuit for providing touch actuation at or near the digital display through the transparent cover piece.Type: GrantFiled: September 14, 2010Date of Patent: November 20, 2012Assignee: Rosemount Inc.Inventors: Daniel Ronald Schwartz, Steven John McCoy, Jason Harold Rud
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Publication number: 20120236033Abstract: An industrial process transmitter includes a transducer positioned to interact with an industrial process, display circuitry that displays a visual output to an operator, and control circuitry. The display can be selectively modified to provide the visual output at one of a plurality of orientations. The control circuitry is connected to communicate with the transducer and the display circuitry and receive an input regarding the orientation of the industrial process transmitter. In response to received input regarding the orientation of the industrial process transmitter, the control circuitry provides instructions to the display circuitry to modify the orientation of the visual output.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 15, 2011Publication date: September 20, 2012Applicant: ROSEMOUNT INC.Inventors: Jason Harold Rud, Kristopher Ethan Nordlund
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Publication number: 20120086461Abstract: A multiplexed input/output (I/O) system detects leakage currents on a selected input channel. The system includes a leakage detection multiplexer connected to provide an output selected from one of a plurality of input channels. In addition, the leakage detection multiplexer provides as part of the output measured leakage currents associated with the selected input channel. Based on the detected leakage currents, a determination can made regarding whether the detected leakage currents have compromised the integrity of the multiplexer output. In addition, the detected leakage current can be used to compensate the output provided by the multiplexer to account for the presence of leakage currents on the selected channel.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 14, 2011Publication date: April 12, 2012Applicant: ROSEMOUNT INC.Inventors: Andrew James Bronczyk, Charles Edwin Goetzinger, Jason Harold Rud
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Publication number: 20120063101Abstract: A display assembly includes a transparent cover piece, a display shroud having a contact structure arranged to face the transparent cover piece, an interface subassembly mounted on the display shroud, an electronics board shroud having a support member and a connection feature, and a biasing member operably engaged between the display shroud and the electronics board shroud. The connection feature mechanically connects the electronics board shroud to the display shroud while permitting axial displacement and rotation therebetween. The biasing member rests on the support member of the electronics board shroud, and the biasing member is configured to urge the contact structure of the display shroud into physical contact with the transparent cover piece. The interface subassembly includes a display circuit for providing a digital display and a touch circuit for providing touch actuation at or near the digital display through the transparent cover piece.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 14, 2010Publication date: March 15, 2012Applicant: Rosemount Inc.Inventors: Daniel Ronald Schwartz, Steven John McCoy, Jason Harold Rud
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Patent number: 8098696Abstract: A multiplexed input/output (I/O) system detects leakage currents on a selected input channel. The system includes a leakage detection multiplexer connected to provide an output selected from one of a plurality of input channels. In addition, the leakage detection multiplexer provides as part of the output measured leakage currents associated with the selected input channel. Based on the detected leakage currents, a determination can made regarding whether the detected leakage currents have compromised the integrity of the multiplexer output. In addition, the detected leakage current can be used to compensate the output provided by the multiplexer to account for the presence of leakage currents on the selected channel.Type: GrantFiled: September 4, 2009Date of Patent: January 17, 2012Assignee: Rosemount Inc.Inventors: Andrew James Bronczyk, Charles Edwin Goetzinger, Jason Harold Rud
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Publication number: 20110057707Abstract: A multiplexed input/output (I/O) system detects leakage currents on a selected input channel. The system includes a leakage detection multiplexer connected to provide an output selected from one of a plurality of input channels. In addition, the leakage detection multiplexer provides as part of the output measured leakage currents associated with the selected input channel. Based on the detected leakage currents, a determination can made regarding whether the detected leakage currents have compromised the integrity of the multiplexer output. In addition, the detected leakage current can be used to compensate the output provided by the multiplexer to account for the presence of leakage currents on the selected channel.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 4, 2009Publication date: March 10, 2011Applicant: Rosemount Inc.Inventors: Andrew James Bronczyk, Charles Edwin Goetzinger, Jason Harold Rud
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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