Patents by Inventor Michael P. Hellman

Michael P. Hellman 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).

  • Steam trap monitoring
    Patent number: 8935126
    Abstract: An apparatus and method for monitoring the status of a steam trap include a device for sensing a process condition of the steam trap and a device for processing the sensed condition. The apparatus can include a processor positioned on a steam trap. The connection of the monitoring device to the steam trap can be to the trap itself or to an adjacent pipe or other apparatus.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 23, 2009
    Date of Patent: January 13, 2015
    Assignee: Armstrong International, Inc.
    Inventors: David M. Armstrong, Rex Cheskaty, William R. Horton, Michael H. Gaines, Michael P. Hellman, Lawrence J. Grubka
  • STEAM TRAP MONITORING
    Publication number: 20100153068
    Abstract: An apparatus and method for monitoring the status of a steam trap include a device for sensing a process condition of the steam trap and a device for processing the sensed condition. The apparatus can include a processor positioned on a steam trap. The connection of the monitoring device to the steam trap can be to the trap itself or to an adjacent pipe or other apparatus.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 23, 2009
    Publication date: June 17, 2010
    Applicant: ARMSTRONG INTERNATIONAL, INC.
    Inventors: David M. Armstrong, Rex Cheskaty, William R. Horton, Michael H. Gaines, Michael P. Hellman, Lawrence J. Grubka
  • Steam trap monitoring
    Patent number: 7702484
    Abstract: An apparatus and method for monitoring the status of a steam trap include a device for sensing a process condition of the steam trap and a device for processing the sensed condition. The apparatus can include a processor positioned on a steam trap. The connection of the monitoring device to the steam trap can be to the trap itself or to an adjacent pipe or other apparatus.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 8, 2005
    Date of Patent: April 20, 2010
    Assignee: Armstrong International, Inc.
    Inventors: David M. Armstrong, Rex Cheskaty, William R. Horton, Michael H. Gaines, Michael P. Hellman, Lawrence J. Grubka
  • Method and Apparatus for Analyzing Steam Trap Data
    Publication number: 20080270047
    Abstract: A system for analyzing steam trap data includes a steam trap monitoring device operable to monitor a parameter of a steam trap, transform the parameter into data, and transmit the data to a computer; and includes a computer operable to receive the data, the computer including an algorithm for evaluating the data. A method of analyzing steam trap data includes the steps of: providing a steam trap monitoring device operable to monitor a parameter of a steam trap, transform the parameter into data, and transmit data to a computer, and providing a computer operable to receive the data, the computer including an algorithm for evaluating the data; using the steam trap monitoring device to monitor a parameter of a steam trap, transform the parameter into data, and transmit the data to the computer; and using the computer to receive the data, and evaluate the data with the algorithm.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 7, 2005
    Publication date: October 30, 2008
    Inventors: Tom D. Quake, Robert H. Kerr, Rex Cheskaty, Michael P. Hellman, Michael H. Gaines
  • Remote monitor for steam traps
    Patent number: 7246036
    Abstract: An apparatus and method for monitoring the status of at least one steam trap includes at least one monitor including at least one sensor for sensing at least one process condition of the steam trap; at least one means for calculating an average of the at least one monitored process condition; and, at least one transmitter for transmitting at least one signal responsive to the averaged monitored process condition.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 8, 2004
    Date of Patent: July 17, 2007
    Assignee: Armstrong International, Inc.
    Inventors: Rex Cheskaty, William R. Horton, Michael H. Gaines, Michael P. Hellman, Lawrence J. Grubka
  • Method and apparatus for analyzing steam trap data
    Patent number: 7203626
    Abstract: A system for analyzing steam trap data includes a steam trap monitoring device operable to monitor a parameter of a steam trap, transform the parameter into data, and transmit the data to a computer; and includes a computer operable to receive the data, the computer including an algorithm for evaluating the data. A method of analyzing steam trap data includes the steps of: providing a steam trap monitoring device operable to monitor a parameter of a steam trap, transform the parameter into data, and transmit data to a computer, and providing a computer operable to receive the data, the computer including an algorithm for evaluating the data; using the steam trap monitoring device to monitor a parameter of a steam trap, transform the parameter into data, and transmit the data to the computer; and using the computer to receive the data, and evaluate the data with the algorithm.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 8, 2005
    Date of Patent: April 10, 2007
    Assignee: Armstrong International, Inc.
    Inventors: Tom D. Quake, Robert H. Kerr, Rex Cheskaty, Michael P. Hellman, Michael H. Gaines