Patents by Inventor John Allan Kielb
John Allan Kielb 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: 11924924Abstract: A location awareness system including a communication network, and a network operating element coupled to the communication network. At least one anchor network gateway is coupled to the communication network, the at least one anchor network gateway configured to generate a wireless anchor network. A plurality of anchors are configured to couple to one of the at least one anchor network gateway via its respective wireless anchor network. A plurality of tags is each configured to communicate with at least one anchor to provide ranging information for determination of a position of the tag within an area covered by the system.Type: GrantFiled: September 17, 2019Date of Patent: March 5, 2024Assignee: ROSEMOUNT INC.Inventors: Theodore Henry Schnaare, Robert Karschnia, Cory Robinson, John Allan Kielb, Robert Weinberger, Eric Russell Lovegren, Eric Darrell Rotvold, James A. Johnson, Jared Neuharth
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Patent number: 11879944Abstract: A wireless process variable transmitter for use in an industrial process includes a process variable sensor configured to sense a process variable of the industrial process. Measurement circuitry connected to the process variable sensor provides an output related to the sensed process variable. Wireless communication circuitry connected to the measurement circuitry wirelessly transmits information related to the sensed process variable to a remote location. A removable industrial power module is configured to hold a replaceable battery and provide power to the process variable sensor, the measurement circuitry and the wireless communication circuitry. Battery test circuitry in the removable industrial power module connects to the replaceable battery and provides a visual output related to a condition of the replaceable battery.Type: GrantFiled: March 21, 2022Date of Patent: January 23, 2024Assignee: ROSEMOUNT INC.Inventors: Cody James Skow, Nicholas Aaron Wienhold, Allen Kempke, Jared Joseph Neuharth, John Allan Kielb
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Publication number: 20230296678Abstract: A wireless process variable transmitter for use in an industrial process includes a process variable sensor configured to sense a process variable of the industrial process. Measurement circuitry connected to the process variable sensor provides an output related to the sensed process variable. Wireless communication circuitry connected to the measurement circuitry wirelessly transmits information related to the sensed process variable to a remote location. A removable industrial power module is configured to hold a replaceable battery and provide power to the process variable sensor, the measurement circuitry and the wireless communication circuitry. Battery test circuitry in the removable industrial power module connects to the replaceable battery and provides a visual output related to a condition of the replaceable battery.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 21, 2022Publication date: September 21, 2023Inventors: Cody James Skow, Nicholas Aaron Wienhold, Allen Kempke, Jared Joseph Neuharth, John Allan Kielb
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Publication number: 20200092950Abstract: A location awareness system including a communication network, and a network operating element coupled to the communication network. At least one anchor network gateway is coupled to the communication network, the at least one anchor network gateway configured to generate a wireless anchor network. A plurality of anchors are configured to couple to one of the at least one anchor network gateway via its respective wireless anchor network. A plurality of tags is each configured to communicate with at least one anchor to provide ranging information for determination of a position of the tag within an area covered by the system.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 17, 2019Publication date: March 19, 2020Inventors: Theodore Henry Schnaare, Robert Karschnia, Cory Robinson, John Allan Kielb, Robert Weinberger, Eric Russell Lovegren, Eric Darrell Rotvold, James A. Johnson, Jared Neuharth
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Patent number: 9677919Abstract: A gauge system comprises a sensor that produces a sensor signal as a function of a sensed parameter. The gauge system also comprises a motor and a gauge having a scale and a movable indication needle that is driven by the motor and displays a measurement value of the sensed parameter based upon position of the needle relative to the scale. The gauge system further includes a position sensor that produces a position feedback signal representative of a sensed position of the needle and a controller that provides drive commands to the motor based on the sensor signal and the position feedback signal.Type: GrantFiled: November 26, 2014Date of Patent: June 13, 2017Assignee: Rosemount Inc.Inventors: John Allan Kielb, Cory Michael Robinson
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Publication number: 20160146645Abstract: A gauge system comprises a sensor that produces a sensor signal as a function of a sensed parameter. The gauge system also comprises a motor and a gauge having a scale and a movable indication needle that is driven by the motor and displays a measurement value of the sensed parameter based upon position of the needle relative to the scale. The gauge system further includes a position sensor that produces a position feedback signal representative of a sensed position of the needle and a controller that provides drive commands to the motor based on the sensor signal and the position feedback signal.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 26, 2014Publication date: May 26, 2016Inventors: John Allan Kielb, Cory Michael Robinson
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Patent number: 7530278Abstract: A flow blender device that includes a plurality of input flow conduits and a single output flow conduit. A variable sized orifice is positioned along at least one of the conduits for metering and controlling fluid flowing through the flow blender device. The variable sized orifice can be positioned along any of the input or output flow conduits. The flow blender device can use differential pressure measurements across the variable sized orifices to determine fluid flow rates in the flow blender device.Type: GrantFiled: November 2, 2006Date of Patent: May 12, 2009Assignee: RivaTek, Inc.Inventors: Mark Daniel Litecky, Grant Bradley Edwards, Dennis John Smith, John Allan Kielb
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Publication number: 20090101213Abstract: An orifice assembly includes a sleeve and a rod. The sleeve has a first axial end, a second axial end, an outer surface, and a bore that extends through the first and second axial ends. The second axial end defines a first opening and a second opening that extend from the outer surface into the bore. The rod includes a first portion and a second portion that is adapted for linear sliding movement in the bore of the sleeve. The second portion includes an end that cooperates with the first and second openings in the sleeve to define a first variable orifice and a second variable orifice.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 19, 2007Publication date: April 23, 2009Applicant: Rivatek, Inc.Inventor: John Allan Kielb
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Patent number: 7422028Abstract: A device for metering and controlling fluid flow includes a variable orifice and is configured to use a pressure sensor. The device includes a fluid flow conduit having at least one planar inner wall that extends along a portion of the fluid flow conduit length, and an element having a linear edge configured to mate with the at least one planar inner wall of the fluid flow conduit. The element is movable in a direction transverse to an axis of the conduit between an open position wherein fluid flows through the conduit and a closed position wherein the element substantially shuts off fluid flow in the conduit.Type: GrantFiled: November 2, 2006Date of Patent: September 9, 2008Assignee: Rivatek, Inc.Inventors: Dale Alan Nugent, John Allan Kielb, Mark Daniel Litecky
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Publication number: 20080105317Abstract: A flow blender device that includes a plurality of input flow conduits and a single output flow conduit. A variable sized orifice is positioned along at least one of the conduits for metering and controlling fluid flowing through the flow blender device. The variable sized orifice can be positioned along any of the input or output flow conduits. The flow blender device can use differential pressure measurements across the variable sized orifices to determine fluid flow rates in the flow blender device.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 2, 2006Publication date: May 8, 2008Inventors: Mark Daniel Litecky, Grant Bradley Edwards, Dennis John Smith, John Allan Kielb
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Patent number: 7302863Abstract: A method of improving the accuracy of a variable orifice flow meter that includes characterizing the flow coefficient of the flow meter orifice for different orifice openings and for different differential pressures. The method may be particularly useful with a flow metering and controlling device that includes a fluid flow conduit having at least one planar inner wall and an element having a linear edge configured to mate with the at least one planar inner wall of the fluid flow conduit. The element is movable relative to the conduit to define a flow orifice and vary a cross-sectional area of the orifice. The device also includes a processor configured to calculate the fluid flow based on the cross-sectional area of the orifice, the differential pressure, and the flow coefficient.Type: GrantFiled: August 28, 2006Date of Patent: December 4, 2007Assignee: Rivatek IncorporatedInventors: John Allan Kielb, Grant Bradley Edwards, Dennis John Smith
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Patent number: 7131451Abstract: A device for metering and controlling fluid flow includes a variable orifice and is configured to use a pressure sensor. The device includes a fluid flow conduit having at least one planar inner wall that extends along a portion of the fluid flow conduit length, and an element having a linear edge configured to mate with the at least one planar inner wall of the fluid flow conduit. The element is movable in a direction transverse to an axis of the conduit between an open position wherein fluid flows through the conduit and a closed position wherein the element substantially shuts off fluid flow in the conduit.Type: GrantFiled: December 3, 2003Date of Patent: November 7, 2006Assignee: Rivatek IncorporatedInventors: Dale Alan Nugent, John Allan Kielb, Mark Daniel Litecky
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Patent number: 7096744Abstract: A method of improving the accuracy of a variable orifice flow meter that includes characterizing the flow coefficient of the flow meter orifice for different orifice openings and for different differential pressures. The method may be particularly useful with a flow metering and controlling device that includes a fluid flow conduit having at least one planar inner wall and an element having a linear edge configured to mate with the at least one planar inner wall of the fluid flow conduit. The element is movable relative to the conduit to define a flow orifice and vary a cross-sectional area of the orifice. The device also includes a processor configured to calculate the fluid flow based on the cross-sectional area of the orifice, the differential pressure, and the flow coefficient.Type: GrantFiled: June 22, 2005Date of Patent: August 29, 2006Assignee: Rivatek IncorporatedInventors: John Allan Kielb, Grant Bradley Edwards, Dennis John Smith
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Patent number: 7082842Abstract: A method of improving the accuracy of a variable orifice flow meter that includes characterizing the discharge coefficient of the flow meter orifice for different orifice openings and for different differential pressures. The method may be particularly useful with a flow metering and controlling device that includes a fluid flow conduit having at least one planar inner wall and an element having a linear edge configured to mate with the at least one planar inner wall of the fluid flow conduit. The element is movable relative to the conduit to define a flow orifice and vary a cross-sectional area of the orifice. The device also includes a processor configured to calculate the fluid flow based on the cross-sectional area of the orifice, the differential pressure, and the discharge coefficient.Type: GrantFiled: June 25, 2004Date of Patent: August 1, 2006Assignee: Rivatek IncorporatedInventors: John Allan Kielb, Grant Bradley Edwards