Patents by Inventor Michael Siegler

Michael Siegler 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: 10282950
    Abstract: A sensor assembly for detecting open or closed state in windows and doors includes a passive infrared sensor configured to produce a change in an electrical signal based on a change in infrared radiation incident on the passive infrared sensor. A lens is operatively connected to the passive infrared sensor. At least a portion of the lens is configured to be mounted in an interface between a frame and a door or window mounted to open and close within the frame. The lens is configured to guide ambient infrared radiation to the passive infrared sensor at a first level when the door or window is closed and at a second level when the door or window is open or ajar.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 11, 2015
    Date of Patent: May 7, 2019
    Assignee: Carrier Corporation
    Inventors: Nicholas Charles Soldner, Sameh Dardona, Vijaya Ramaraju Lakamraju, Joseph Zacchio, John Michael Siegler, II
  • Publication number: 20170076567
    Abstract: A sensor assembly for detecting open or closed state in windows and doors includes a passive infrared sensor configured to produce a change in an electrical signal based on a change in infrared radiation incident on the passive infrared sensor. A lens is operatively connected to the passive infrared sensor. At least a portion of the lens is configured to be mounted in an interface between a frame and a door or window mounted to open and close within the frame. The lens is configured to guide ambient infrared radiation to the passive infrared sensor at a first level when the door or window is closed and at a second level when the door or window is open or ajar.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 11, 2015
    Publication date: March 16, 2017
    Inventors: Nicholas Charles Soldner, Sameh Dardona, Vijaya Ramaraju Lakamraju, Joseph Zacchio, John Michael Siegler, II
  • Patent number: 8347922
    Abstract: A method and apparatus for the recovery of vapors associated with propane fueling. The fuel vapor recovery system can be implemented with typical retail propane fueling facilities. The recovery method may include capturing vapors vented during the filling of a portable propane tank into a recovery tank, and transferring some of these recovered vapors into a second tank to be filled.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 14, 2011
    Date of Patent: January 8, 2013
    Inventor: Michael Siegler
  • Publication number: 20110308663
    Abstract: A method and apparatus for the recovery of vapors associated with propane fueling. The fuel vapor recovery system can be implemented with typical retail propane fueling facilities.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 14, 2011
    Publication date: December 22, 2011
    Inventor: Michael Siegler
  • Patent number: 7918250
    Abstract: An apparatus and method for the recovery of propane vapors during propane cylinder refueling. The apparatus includes a separate recovery cylinder adapted to receive vapors that may be created during the refilling of propane cylinders. The recovered vapors may be used in the refilling of other cylinders during a subsequent refilling operation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 19, 2006
    Date of Patent: April 5, 2011
    Inventor: Michael Siegler
  • Publication number: 20070289661
    Abstract: A method and apparatus for the recovery of vapors associated with propane fueling. The fuel vapor recovery system can be implemented with typical retail propane fueling facilities.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 19, 2006
    Publication date: December 20, 2007
    Inventor: Michael Siegler
  • Publication number: 20050116869
    Abstract: The invention provides a multi-band antenna structure for use in a wireless communication system. The antenna structure includes integrated inductive elements and capacitive elements that function as a tuned circuit to allow the antenna structure to operate in multiple frequency ranges. In particular, the capacitive elements electromagnetically couple to the inductive elements. The capacitive elements provide the inductive elements with parallel capacitance at a given set of frequencies, thereby providing the antenna structure with frequency selectivity. At a particular frequency range, the inductive elements act as short circuits, thereby lengthening the radiating elements, which radiate energy at the particular frequency. At another frequency range, the inductive components act as open circuits, virtually shortening the radiating elements in order to radiate the higher frequencies. In this manner, the multi-band antenna structure operates within multiple frequency ranges.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 28, 2004
    Publication date: June 2, 2005
    Inventors: Michael Siegler, Robert Sainati