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).
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Patent number: 11442743Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: September 2, 2020Date of Patent: September 13, 2022Assignee: 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
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Publication number: 20220066790Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: September 2, 2020Publication date: March 3, 2022Inventors: Xiaofeng Shi, Yanbin Zhang, Chirag L. Malkan, Zhen Wei, Vaithianathan Jothi, Benfeng Tang, Alvaro Sanchez, Steven T. Haensgen, David D. Brandt, John Caspers
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Publication number: 20080077268Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: July 23, 2007Publication date: March 27, 2008Inventors: Kevin Retlich, David Jensen, John Caspers, Wayne Wielebski, Dave Blair, David Brandt
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Publication number: 20070214288Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: April 25, 2007Publication date: September 13, 2007Applicant: ROCKWELL AUTOMATION TECHNOLOGIES, INC.Inventors: David Wehrle, Carl Schumaker, Gregg Sichner, John Caspers
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Publication number: 20050240675Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: April 27, 2004Publication date: October 27, 2005Inventors: John Caspers, Jeffrey Martin
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Publication number: 20050192704Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: April 25, 2005Publication date: September 1, 2005Applicant: Rockwell Automation Technologies, Inc.Inventors: Wayne Wielebski, John Caspers, Gregory Majcher, Steven Blech
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Patent number: 6651110Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: September 28, 2000Date of Patent: November 18, 2003Assignee: Rockwell Automation Technologies, Inc.Inventors: John Caspers, Kevin Retlich
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Patent number: 5685570Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: October 24, 1995Date of Patent: November 11, 1997Assignees: Sprintpak Pty Ltd, Printset Cambec Pty Ltd.Inventors: Robert Gray, John Caspers, Ross McDougall
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Patent number: 5021147Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: June 7, 1989Date of Patent: June 4, 1991Assignee: Abb Lummus Crest, Inc.Inventors: Roger P. Van Driesen, William R. Adams, Mario Baldasarri, John Caspers, Harold Trimble
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Patent number: 4875995Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: February 8, 1988Date of Patent: October 24, 1989Assignee: Lummus Crest, Inc.Inventors: Roger P. Van Driesen, William R. Adams, Mario Baldasarri, John Caspers, Harold Trimble
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Patent number: 4744887Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: December 20, 1985Date of Patent: May 17, 1988Assignee: Lummus Crest Inc.Inventors: Roger P. Van Driesen, William R. Adams, Mario Baldasarri, John Caspers, Harold Trimble
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Patent number: 4707245Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: December 20, 1985Date of Patent: November 17, 1987Assignee: Lummus Crest, Inc.Inventors: Mario Baldasarri, William R. Adams, John Caspers
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Patent number: 4684456Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: December 20, 1985Date of Patent: August 4, 1987Assignee: Lummus Crest Inc.Inventors: Roger P. Van Driesen, William R. Adams, John Caspers, Mario Baldasarri, Harold Trimble
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Patent number: 4457834Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: October 24, 1983Date of Patent: July 3, 1984Assignee: Lummus Crest, Inc.Inventors: John Caspers, Rinaldo Kramer