Patents by Inventor John Caspers

John Caspers 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).

  • Patent number: 11442743
    Abstract: For device configuration and monitoring, a processor receives configuration settings from an electronic device via the electronic device interface. The processor converts the configuration settings to hardware settings for a target device. The processor communicates the hardware settings to the target device via a target device interface.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 2, 2020
    Date of Patent: September 13, 2022
    Assignee: Rockwell Automation Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: Xiaofeng Shi, Yanbin Zhang, Chirag L. Malkan, Zhen Wei, Vaithianathan Jothi, Benfeng Tang, Alvaro Sanchez, Steven T. Haensgen, David D. Brandt, John Caspers
  • Publication number: 20220066790
    Abstract: For device configuration and monitoring, a processor receives configuration settings from an electronic device via the electronic device interface. The processor converts the configuration settings to hardware settings for a target device. The processor communicates the hardware settings to the target device via a target device interface.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 2, 2020
    Publication date: March 3, 2022
    Inventors: Xiaofeng Shi, Yanbin Zhang, Chirag L. Malkan, Zhen Wei, Vaithianathan Jothi, Benfeng Tang, Alvaro Sanchez, Steven T. Haensgen, David D. Brandt, John Caspers
  • Publication number: 20080077268
    Abstract: A technique is provided or integrating system design, sales, and manufacturing functions. Systems including networked and programmable electrical components, such as motor control centers, and other electrical power control arrangements are designed, and a database is created for the design, including component and system designation data. The database may further include configuration information, settings, and so forth. The database is used as a tool in establishing a sales solicitation proposal from which sales of the system are offered. The same database is then used to program the various components of the system, such as through a temporary network link or via a permanent data network once the system is assembled.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 23, 2007
    Publication date: March 27, 2008
    Inventors: Kevin Retlich, David Jensen, John Caspers, Wayne Wielebski, Dave Blair, David Brandt
  • Publication number: 20070214288
    Abstract: A system for automatically configuring I/O devices is provided in accordance with the present invention. The system includes a plurality of I/O devices operatively coupled to each other and a sub-system for determining physical locations of the I/O devices with respect to one another. The sub-system assigns node addresses to each I/O device—each assigned node address corresponds to the physical location of the respective I/O devices.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 25, 2007
    Publication date: September 13, 2007
    Applicant: ROCKWELL AUTOMATION TECHNOLOGIES, INC.
    Inventors: David Wehrle, Carl Schumaker, Gregg Sichner, John Caspers
  • Publication number: 20050240675
    Abstract: A technique is provided for communicating between networks and devices operating in accordance with different network protocols, and for performing logical operations on some or all of the data received and transmitted in accordance with either protocol. Where logic is enabled in a bridge/PLC, and where data is bound or affected by the logic, logical operations may be performed and data stored in a memory module or transmitted to one or another of the networks or devices in accordance with either protocol. Where data is not bound or logic is not enabled, the device may serve as a simple protocol bridge receiving input in one or both protocols, and producing output in accordance with either protocol.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 27, 2004
    Publication date: October 27, 2005
    Inventors: John Caspers, Jeffrey Martin
  • Publication number: 20050192704
    Abstract: A method and control system are provided for controlling a modular conveyor system, which may be networked together with other such systems in order to implement a control strategy for a modular conveyor system. The control system comprises a communications port for interconnection of the control system with a network for sending outgoing addressed data to other devices on the address-based network and for receiving incoming addressed data from other devices. The control system further comprises a logic system, which may receive a signal from an object sensor and provide a control signal or output adapted to control activation of a motorized roller assembly, based on an input signal from the object sensor or the communications port. The logic system may provide for single step operation whereby system troubleshooting may be facilitated, and in addition may provide situation aware and output value source selection functionality.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 25, 2005
    Publication date: September 1, 2005
    Applicant: Rockwell Automation Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: Wayne Wielebski, John Caspers, Gregory Majcher, Steven Blech
  • Patent number: 6651110
    Abstract: A dedicated memory object for networked, programmable electrical components is designed to be embedded in the components to receive system and component-specific data. The memory object is preferably resident and includes dedicated blocks for system designation data, component designation data, component location data, and data descriptive of the function of the component. The object may also include dedicated blocks for input and output configuration where interface circuitry is provided in the component. The memory object may be initially programmed via a network and subsequently reprogrammed as the system is modified or designations change. The object may be polled to reconstruct system representations and for monitoring and control operations.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 28, 2000
    Date of Patent: November 18, 2003
    Assignee: Rockwell Automation Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: John Caspers, Kevin Retlich
  • Patent number: 5685570
    Abstract: A stamp (1) is disclosed which has a luminescent coating (9, 11) which over the area of the coating is such that there are a plurality of coated spaced regions interspersed with non-coated regions. The coating may be applied as a grid or cross hatching or other suitable arrangement. The coating is applied over an area which is of sufficient size relative to the thickness and density of the coating to permit the coating to be detected by a postage stamp luminescence detection device. The non-coated regions over which the coating extends being of sufficient area to permit penetration and drying of a stamp cancelling ink. A method of producing such stamp is also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 24, 1995
    Date of Patent: November 11, 1997
    Assignees: Sprintpak Pty Ltd, Printset Cambec Pty Ltd.
    Inventors: Robert Gray, John Caspers, Ross McDougall
  • Patent number: 5021147
    Abstract: A system for adding and withdrawing solids to a high pressure reactor wherein there is provided improved control of flow and concentrations of a slurry of solids in a transport oil for introducing and withdrawing solids from the reactor. In addition, there is provided for improved heating and cooling of the solids.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 7, 1989
    Date of Patent: June 4, 1991
    Assignee: Abb Lummus Crest, Inc.
    Inventors: Roger P. Van Driesen, William R. Adams, Mario Baldasarri, John Caspers, Harold Trimble
  • Patent number: 4875995
    Abstract: A system for adding and withdrawing solids to a high pressure reactor wherein there is provided improved control of flow and concentrations of a slurry of solids in a transport oil for introducing and withdrawing solids from the reactor. In addition, there is provided for improved heating and cooling of the solids.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 8, 1988
    Date of Patent: October 24, 1989
    Assignee: Lummus Crest, Inc.
    Inventors: Roger P. Van Driesen, William R. Adams, Mario Baldasarri, John Caspers, Harold Trimble
  • Patent number: 4744887
    Abstract: A system for adding and withdrawing solids to a high pressure reactor wherein there is provided improved control of flow and concentrations of a slurry of solids in a transport oil for introducing and withdrawing solids from the reactor. In addition, there is provided for improved heating and cooling of the solids.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 20, 1985
    Date of Patent: May 17, 1988
    Assignee: Lummus Crest Inc.
    Inventors: Roger P. Van Driesen, William R. Adams, Mario Baldasarri, John Caspers, Harold Trimble
  • Patent number: 4707245
    Abstract: Temperature is controlled in a hydrogenation reactor without changing the flow rate of feed into the reactor to maintain a pre-determined temperature in the reactor. In one embodiment, the firing rate of a fuel fired furnace for heating feed to the reactor is controlled in response to the temperature sensed in the reactor to maintain a pre-determined temperature. In another embodiment, the flow rate of a quenching stream for cooling feed to the reactor is controlled in response to temperature sensed in the reactor to maintain a pre-determined temperature in the reactor.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 20, 1985
    Date of Patent: November 17, 1987
    Assignee: Lummus Crest, Inc.
    Inventors: Mario Baldasarri, William R. Adams, John Caspers
  • Patent number: 4684456
    Abstract: In an expanded bed reactor, the expansion of the bed is automatically controlled by automatically changing the rate of speed of a recycle pump for the reactor. The bed is preferably provided with both high and low level bed detectors, and a further detector for determining abnormally high levels.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 20, 1985
    Date of Patent: August 4, 1987
    Assignee: Lummus Crest Inc.
    Inventors: Roger P. Van Driesen, William R. Adams, John Caspers, Mario Baldasarri, Harold Trimble
  • Patent number: 4457834
    Abstract: Unreacted hydrogen contained in the gaseous effluent from a high pressure hydrogenation process is reduced in pressure, followed by purification of the hydrogen at the lower pressure, and recompression to a high pressure for use in a hydrogenation process. Liquid effluent is also reduced in pressure, hydrogen stripped therefrom, and combined with the recovered hydrogen gas at the lower pressure for purification.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 24, 1983
    Date of Patent: July 3, 1984
    Assignee: Lummus Crest, Inc.
    Inventors: John Caspers, Rinaldo Kramer