Patents by Inventor John R. Skach

John R. Skach 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: 11058808
    Abstract: A pressure system in a communication loop with an atmospheric pressure data source is set forth. Atmospheric pressure data from the atmospheric pressure data source can be received by a processor to set one or more operating parameters for the pressure system based on environmental data provided in the atmospheric pressure data from an absolute pressure sensor or other atmospheric data source.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 12, 2016
    Date of Patent: July 13, 2021
    Assignee: MEDELA HOLDING AG
    Inventors: Bryan D. Simmons, John R. Skach, David Cho
  • Patent number: 10052418
    Abstract: Methods and systems for an improved feedback milk extraction system are described. According to aspects, the system may communicate with various electronic devices and/or server components to exchange data and perform certain functionalities. The functionalities may include providing visual and audio feedback to a user, supporting unique kit identification as well as associated user profiles and preferred configuration settings, detecting and responding to leaks having various sizes during operation of the breastpump, controlling operation of the breastpump in response to detected leaks and the detected type and/or magnitude of the leak, preemptively contacting customers if a fault condition is detected or imminent, enabling effective labeling of collection containers, and determining volume and flow of expressed breastmilk.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 5, 2016
    Date of Patent: August 21, 2018
    Assignee: MEDELA HOLDING AG
    Inventors: Bryan D. Simmons, John R. Skach, Ryan Bauer, Deanna Gilbert, David Cho
  • Publication number: 20160296680
    Abstract: A pressure system in a communication loop with an atmospheric pressure data source is set forth. Atmospheric pressure data from the atmospheric pressure data source can be received by a processor to set one or more operating parameters for the pressure system based on environmental data provided in the atmospheric pressure data from an absolute pressure sensor or other atmospheric data source.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 12, 2016
    Publication date: October 13, 2016
    Inventors: Bryan D. Simmons, John R. Skach, David Cho
  • Publication number: 20160287767
    Abstract: Methods and systems for an improved feedback milk extraction system are described. According to aspects, the system may communicate with various electronic devices and/or server components to exchange data and perform certain functionalities. The functionalities may include providing visual and audio feedback to a user, supporting unique kit identification as well as associated user profiles and preferred configuration settings, detecting and responding to leaks having various sizes during operation of the breastpump, controlling operation of the breastpump in response to detected leaks and the detected type and/or magnitude of the leak, preemptively contacting customers if a fault condition is detected or imminent, enabling effective labeling of collection containers, and determining volume and flow of expressed breastmilk.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 5, 2016
    Publication date: October 6, 2016
    Inventors: Bryan D. Simmons, John R. Skach, Ryan Bauer, Deanna Gilbert, David Cho
  • Patent number: 5613115
    Abstract: A programmable logic controller (PLC) in an operating system such as a machine includes a software development tool having labels in a first field to identify and describe specific input/output (I/O) points in the PLC. Each label assignment can be used in the formation of rungs in a ladder logic array to facilitate programming of the PLC. The PLC also allows for the entry of descriptive comments in a second comment field associated with each label assignment to assist the programmer. Secondary function instructions replace the descriptive comments in the comment portion of a label, or in the comment field, to generate a diagnostic, or status, indication such as an alarm for the machine when executed by the PLC. Comments for labels are transformed by a translator, with a file containing the labels and associated comments accessed and scanned for label comments with the appropriate syntax. Secondary function instructions are recognized by the use of specific key words in the comment field.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 9, 1991
    Date of Patent: March 18, 1997
    Assignee: Total Control Products, Inc.
    Inventors: Nicholas T. Gihl, John R. Skach