Patents by Inventor Michael Alexander St Leger NEUMAN
Michael Alexander St Leger NEUMAN 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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Publication number: 20240035323Abstract: A method to automatically audit the number of units within an enclosure having at least one door includes receiving from a remote telemetry device data indicating the number of times within a predetermined period of time a door has been opened to a predetermined open position relative to the enclosure, the predetermined open position of the door being specifically calibrated by a sensor device being mechanically set when the sensor device is installed on the enclosure proximal to the door as a position of the door between a closed position and a more fully opened position beyond the predetermined open position, to generate a door opening count, wherein the remote telemetry device includes a sensor configured to be adjustably calibrated to sense when the door is at the predetermined open position relative to the enclosure based upon the adjustable calibration, to generate the door opening count.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 6, 2023Publication date: February 1, 2024Applicant: SILICON CONTROLS PTY LTDInventors: MICHAEL ALEXANDER ST. LEGER NEUMAN, JOHN RICHARD HADDY, ROBERT WILLIAM GERALD BATTYE
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Patent number: 11880732Abstract: A method for automatically electronically associating vessel identity information of a vessel with an unassociated telemetric device, the unassociated telemetric device comprising a processor and being configured to detect and transmit quantity or usage data and being configured with a location sensing device, wherein the unassociated telemetric device is configured to communicate with a remote server, the method comprising the steps of: the remote server receiving the vessel identity information comprising a deployment location for the unassociated telemetric device; the unassociated telemetric device operating in accordance with an automatic action rule; in response to the unassociated telemetric device operating in accordance with the automatic action rule, the processor receiving location information of the unassociated telemetric device from the location sensing device; the unassociated telemetric device transmitting the location information; the remote server receiving the location information; the remoType: GrantFiled: May 6, 2022Date of Patent: January 23, 2024Inventors: Anthony Robert Carr, Michael Alexander St. Leger Neuman, Robert William Gerald Battye
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Patent number: 11879763Abstract: Disclosed herein is a telemetric fitting for a liquid-level gauge, the telemetric fitting being configured to derive liquid-level information from the liquid-level gauge when attached thereto and wirelessly transmit at radio frequencies the liquid-level information.Type: GrantFiled: April 1, 2020Date of Patent: January 23, 2024Inventors: John Richard Haddy, Michael Alexander St. Leger Neuman
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Publication number: 20230385589Abstract: A method for automatically electronically associating vessel identity information of a vessel with an unassociated telemetric device, the unassociated telemetric device comprising a processor and being configured to detect and transmit quantity or usage data and being configured with a location sensing device, wherein the unassociated telemetric device is configured to communicate with a remote server, the method comprising the steps of: the remote server receiving the vessel identity information comprising a deployment location for the unassociated telemetric device; the unassociated telemetric device operating in accordance with an automatic action rule; in response to the unassociated telemetric device operating in accordance with the automatic action rule, the processor receiving location information of the unassociated telemetric device from the location sensing device; the unassociated telemetric device transmitting the location information; the remote server receiving the location information; the remoType: ApplicationFiled: August 14, 2023Publication date: November 30, 2023Applicant: SILICON CONTROLS PTY LTDInventors: Anthony Robert Carr, Michael Alexander St. Leger Neuman, Robert William Gerald Battye
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Publication number: 20230366716Abstract: Disclosed herein is a telemetric fitting for a liquid-level gauge, the telemetric fitting being configured to derive liquid-level information from the liquid-level gauge when attached thereto and wirelessly transmit at radio frequencies the liquid-level information.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 21, 2023Publication date: November 16, 2023Applicant: SILICON CONTROLS PTY LTDInventors: JOHN RICHARD HADDY, MICHAEL ALEXANDER ST. LEGER NEUMAN
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Patent number: 11781353Abstract: A method to automatically audit the number of units within an enclosure having at least one door including receiving from a remote telemetry device data indicating the number of times within a predetermined period of time a door has been opened to a predetermined open position relative to the enclosure, the predetermined open position of the door being specifically calibrated by a sensor device being mechanically set when the sensor device is installed on the enclosure proximal to the door as a position of the door between a closed position and a more fully opened position beyond the predetermined open position, to generate a door opening count, the remote telemetry device includes a sensor configured to be adjustably calibrated to sense when the door is at the predetermined open position relative to the enclosure based upon the adjustable calibration, to generate the door opening count.Type: GrantFiled: May 4, 2021Date of Patent: October 10, 2023Inventors: Michael Alexander St. Leger Neuman, John Richard Haddy, Robert William Gerald Battye
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Patent number: 11727242Abstract: A method for automatically electronically associating vessel identity information of a vessel with an unassociated telemetric device, the unassociated telemetric device comprising a processor and being configured to detect and transmit quantity or usage data and being configured with a location sensing device, wherein the unassociated telemetric device is configured to communicate with a remote server, the method comprising the steps of: the remote server receiving the vessel identity information comprising a deployment location for the unassociated telemetric device; the unassociated telemetric device operating in accordance with an automatic action rule; in response to the unassociated telemetric device operating in accordance with the automatic action rule, the processor receiving location information of the unassociated telemetric device from the location sensing device; the unassociated telemetric device transmitting the location information; the remote server receiving the location information; the remoType: GrantFiled: May 6, 2022Date of Patent: August 15, 2023Inventors: Anthony Robert Carr, Michael Alexander St. Leger Neuman, Robert William Gerald Battye
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Patent number: 11709086Abstract: Disclosed herein is a telemetric fitting for a liquid-level gauge, the telemetric fitting being configured to derive liquid-level information from the liquid-level gauge when attached thereto and wirelessly transmit at radio frequencies the liquid-level information.Type: GrantFiled: April 1, 2020Date of Patent: July 25, 2023Inventors: John Richard Haddy, Michael Alexander St. Leger Neuman
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Publication number: 20220335266Abstract: A method for automatically electronically associating vessel identity information of a vessel with an unassociated telemetric device, the unassociated telemetric device comprising a processor and being configured to detect and transmit quantity or usage data and being configured with a location sensing device, wherein the unassociated telemetric device is configured to communicate with a remote server, the method comprising the steps of: the remote server receiving the vessel identity information comprising a deployment location for the unassociated telemetric device; the unassociated telemetric device operating in accordance with an automatic action rule; in response to the unassociated telemetric device operating in accordance with the automatic action rule, the processor receiving location information of the unassociated telemetric device from the location sensing device; the unassociated telemetric device transmitting the location information; the remote server receiving the location information; the remoType: ApplicationFiled: May 6, 2022Publication date: October 20, 2022Applicant: SILICON CONTROLS PTY LTDInventors: Anthony Robert Carr, Michael Alexander St. Leger Neuman, Robert William Gerald Battye
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Publication number: 20220264199Abstract: Systems and methods for asset monitoring via orientation measurement, the system including a detection device, sensor, and control unit, the control unit configured with at least one operational condition and receiving information from the detection device and sensor, and the control unit determining or changing a mode of operation of the control unit based upon an evaluation of the received information in comparison to the operational condition. The system may optionally include a location sensing device.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 5, 2022Publication date: August 18, 2022Applicant: SILICON CONTROLS PTY LTDInventors: JOHN RICHARD HADDY, MICHAEL ALEXANDER ST. LEGER NEUMAN
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Patent number: 11328197Abstract: A method for automatically electronically associating vessel identity information of a vessel with an unassociated telemetric device, the unassociated telemetric device comprising a processor and being configured to detect and transmit quantity or usage data and being configured with a location sensing device, wherein the unassociated telemetric device is configured to communicate with a remote server, the method comprising the steps of: the remote server receiving the vessel identity information comprising a deployment location for the unassociated telemetric device; the unassociated telemetric device operating in accordance with an automatic action rule; in response to the unassociated telemetric device operating in accordance with the automatic action rule, the processor receiving location information of the unassociated telemetric device from the location sensing device; the unassociated telemetric device transmitting the location information; the remote server receiving the location information; the remoType: GrantFiled: August 27, 2020Date of Patent: May 10, 2022Inventors: Anthony Robert Carr, Michael Alexander St. Leger Neuman, Robert William Gerald Battye
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Patent number: 11248944Abstract: Disclosed herein is a telemetric fitting for a liquid-level gauge, the telemetric fitting configured to derive liquid-level information from the liquid-level gauge when attached thereto, and to wirelessly transmit at radio frequencies the liquid-level information.Type: GrantFiled: April 16, 2018Date of Patent: February 15, 2022Inventors: John Richard Haddy, Michael Alexander St. Leger Neuman
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Publication number: 20210254376Abstract: A method to automatically audit the number of units within an enclosure having at least one door includes receiving from a remote telemetry device data indicating the number of times within a predetermined period of time a door has been opened to a predetermined open position relative to the enclosure, the predetermined open position of the door being specifically calibrated by a sensor device being mechanically set when the sensor device is installed on the enclosure proximal to the door as a position of the door between a closed position and a more fully opened position beyond the predetermined open position, to generate a door opening count, wherein the remote telemetry device includes a sensor configured to be adjustably calibrated to sense when the door is at the predetermined open position relative to the enclosure based upon the adjustable calibration, to generate the door opening count.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 4, 2021Publication date: August 19, 2021Inventors: MICHAEL ALEXANDER ST. LEGER NEUMAN, JOHN RICHARD HADDY, ROBERT WILLIAM GERALD BATTYE
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Patent number: 11041332Abstract: One or more monitoring systems and methods for monitoring opening events for a door of an enclosure includes a sensor device configured to be specifically calibrated to sense when the door is at a predetermined open position relative to the enclosure, the sensor device providing sensor output and a telemetry output system configured to transmit the sensor output. The sensor device that may include an arm which when the door opens, the arm slides against the door resulting in a switch event when the door is opened to the predetermined open position relative to the enclosure, the switch event resulting in sensor output. The present disclosure further relates to making predictions of the number of units within an enclosure based upon data gathered by one or more suitable sensors.Type: GrantFiled: April 26, 2019Date of Patent: June 22, 2021Assignee: SILICON CONTROLS PTY LTDInventors: Michael Alexander St. Leger Neuman, John Richard Haddy, Robert William Gerald Battye
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Patent number: 11003974Abstract: A method for automatically electronically associating vessel identity information of a vessel with an unassociated telemetric device, the unassociated telemetric device comprising a processor and being configured to detect and transmit quantity or usage data and being configured with a location sensing device, wherein the unassociated telemetric device is configured to communicate with a remote server, the method comprising the steps of: the remote server receiving the vessel identity information comprising a deployment location for the unassociated telemetric device; the unassociated telemetric device operating in accordance with an automatic action rule; in response to the unassociated telemetric device operating in accordance with the automatic action rule, the processor receiving location information of the unassociated telemetric device from the location sensing device; the unassociated telemetric device transmitting the location information; the remote server receiving the location information; the remoType: GrantFiled: December 19, 2019Date of Patent: May 11, 2021Assignee: SILICON CONTROLS PTY LTD.Inventors: Anthony Robert Carr, Michael Alexander St. Leger Neuman, Robert William Gerald Battye
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Publication number: 20200413166Abstract: A telemetric electronic device configured for attachment to a vessel or meter has an interface for attaching the telemetric electronic device to a tank or meter, a processor and an accelerometer coupled to the processor, the accelerometer configured to detect orientation of the telemetric electronic device, wherein the processor is, prior to the device's attachment to a vessel or meter, configured to specify at least one particular orientation of the telemetric electronic device when it is attached to the tank or meter, and wherein when the accelerometer detects an orientation which is within tolerances of the least one particular orientation, the processor is configured to switch from a current mode to another mode.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 16, 2020Publication date: December 31, 2020Inventors: JOHN RICHARD HADDY, MICHAEL ALEXANDER ST. LEGER NEUMAN
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Publication number: 20200394488Abstract: A method for automatically electronically associating vessel identity information of a vessel with an unassociated telemetric device, the unassociated telemetric device comprising a processor and being configured to detect and transmit quantity or usage data and being configured with a location sensing device, wherein the unassociated telemetric device is configured to communicate with a remote server, the method comprising the steps of: the remote server receiving the vessel identity information comprising a deployment location for the unassociated telemetric device; the unassociated telemetric device operating in accordance with an automatic action rule; in response to the unassociated telemetric device operating in accordance with the automatic action rule, the processor receiving location information of the unassociated telemetric device from the location sensing device; the unassociated telemetric device transmitting the location information; the remote server receiving the location information; the remoType: ApplicationFiled: August 27, 2020Publication date: December 17, 2020Inventors: Anthony Robert Carr, Michael Alexander St. Leger Neuman, Robert William Gerald Battye
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Patent number: 10812879Abstract: Disclosed herein is an electronic device and methods relating to the electronic device, an electronic device having a plurality of modes, a method of changing the mode of an electronic having a plurality of modes, and specifically but not exclusively to an electronic device for a gauge attached to a vessel, an electronic device for a gas meter, and a telemetric fitting for a gauge attached to a vessel, and a telemetric fitting for gas meter.Type: GrantFiled: August 14, 2019Date of Patent: October 20, 2020Assignee: SILICON CONTROLS PTY LTD.Inventors: John Richard Haddy, Michael Alexander St. Leger Neuman
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Patent number: 10762410Abstract: A method for automatically electronically associating vessel identity information of a vessel with an unassociated telemetric device, the unassociated telemetric device comprising a processor and being configured to detect and transmit quantity or usage data and being configured with a location sensing device, wherein the unassociated telemetric device is configured to communicate with a remote server, the method comprising the steps of: the remote server receiving the vessel identity information comprising a deployment location for the unassociated telemetric device; the unassociated telemetric device operating in accordance with an automatic action rule; in response to the unassociated telemetric device operating in accordance with the automatic action rule, the processor receiving location information of the unassociated telemetric device from the location sensing device; the unassociated telemetric device transmitting the location information; the remote server receiving the location information; the remoType: GrantFiled: December 19, 2019Date of Patent: September 1, 2020Assignee: SILICON CONTROLS PTY LTD.Inventors: Anthony Robert Carr, Michael Alexander St. Leger Neuman, Robert William Gerald Battye
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Publication number: 20200225072Abstract: Disclosed herein is a telemetric fitting for a liquid-level gauge, the telemetric fitting being configured to derive liquid-level information from the liquid-level gauge when attached thereto and wirelessly transmit at radio frequencies the liquid-level information.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 1, 2020Publication date: July 16, 2020Inventors: JOHN RICHARD HADDY, MICHAEL ALEXANDER ST. LEGER NEUMAN