Patents by Inventor Mihaela D. Duta

Mihaela D. Duta 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: 10876875
    Abstract: Motion is induced in a conduit such that the conduit vibrates in a major mode of vibration having a major amplitude and a minor mode of vibration having a minor amplitude. The major amplitude is larger than the minor amplitude, the major mode of vibration has a first frequency of vibration and the minor mode of vibration has a second frequency of vibration, and the minor mode of vibration interferes with the major mode of vibration to cause a beat signal having a frequency related to the first frequency of vibration and the second frequency of vibration. The frequency of the beat signal is determined, and the second frequency of vibration is determined based on the determined frequency of the beat signal.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 23, 2018
    Date of Patent: December 29, 2020
    Assignee: Schneider Electric Systems USA, Inc.
    Inventors: Manus P. Henry, Mihaela D. Duta, Michael S. Tombs
  • Publication number: 20180306622
    Abstract: Motion is induced in a conduit such that the conduit vibrates in a major mode of vibration having a major amplitude and a minor mode of vibration having a minor amplitude. The major amplitude is larger than the minor amplitude, the major mode of vibration has a first frequency of vibration and the minor mode of vibration has a second frequency of vibration, and the minor mode of vibration interferes with the major mode of vibration to cause a beat signal having a frequency related to the first frequency of vibration and the second frequency of vibration. The frequency of the beat signal is determined, and the second frequency of vibration is determined based on the determined frequency of the beat signal.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 23, 2018
    Publication date: October 25, 2018
    Applicant: Schneider Electric Systems USA, Inc.
    Inventors: Manus P. Henry, Mihaela D. Duta, Michael S. Tombs
  • Patent number: 9995613
    Abstract: Motion is induced in a conduit such that the conduit vibrates in a major mode of vibration having a major amplitude and a minor mode of vibration having a minor amplitude. The major amplitude is larger than the minor amplitude, the major mode of vibration has a first frequency of vibration and the minor mode of vibration has a second frequency of vibration, and the minor mode of vibration interferes with the major mode of vibration to cause a beat signal having a frequency related to the first frequency of vibration and the second frequency of vibration. The frequency of the beat signal is determined, and the second frequency of vibration is determined based on the determined frequency of the beat signal.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 2, 2014
    Date of Patent: June 12, 2018
    Assignee: Schneider Electric Systems USA, Inc.
    Inventors: Manus P. Henry, Mihaela D. Duta, Michael S. Tombs
  • Publication number: 20140238149
    Abstract: Motion is induced in a conduit such that the conduit vibrates in a major mode of vibration having a major amplitude and a minor mode of vibration having a minor amplitude. The major amplitude is larger than the minor amplitude, the major mode of vibration has a first frequency of vibration and the minor mode of vibration has a second frequency of vibration, and the minor mode of vibration interferes with the major mode of vibration to cause a beat signal having a frequency related to the first frequency of vibration and the second frequency of vibration. The frequency of the beat signal is determined, and the second frequency of vibration is determined based on the determined frequency of the beat signal.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 2, 2014
    Publication date: August 28, 2014
    Applicant: Invensys Systems, Inc.
    Inventors: Manus P. Henry, Mihaela D. Duta, Michael S. Tombs
  • Patent number: 8751171
    Abstract: Motion is induced in a conduit such that the conduit vibrates in a major mode of vibration having a major amplitude and a minor mode of vibration having a minor amplitude. The major amplitude is larger than the minor amplitude, the major mode of vibration has a first frequency of vibration and the minor mode of vibration has a second frequency of vibration, and the minor mode of vibration interferes with the major mode of vibration to cause a beat signal having a frequency related to the first frequency of vibration and the second frequency of vibration. The frequency of the beat signal is determined, and the second frequency of vibration is determined based on the determined frequency of the beat signal.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 7, 2008
    Date of Patent: June 10, 2014
    Assignee: Invensys Systems, Inc.
    Inventors: Manus P. Henry, Michael S. Tombs, Mihaela D. Duta
  • Patent number: 8117921
    Abstract: A flowmeter is disclosed. The flowmeter includes a vibratable flowtube, and a driver connected to the flowtube that is operable to impart motion to the flowtube. A sensor is connected to the flowtube and is operable to sense the motion of the flowtube and generate a sensor signal. A controller is connected to receive the sensor signal. The controller is operable to determine an individual flow rate of each phase within a multi-phase flow through the flowtube.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 10, 2010
    Date of Patent: February 21, 2012
    Inventors: Michael S. Tombs, Manus P. Henry, Mihaela D. Duta, Robbie Lansangan, Robert E. Dutton, Wade M. Mattar
  • Patent number: 8109152
    Abstract: A flowmeter is disclosed. The flowmeter includes a vibratable flowtube, and a driver connected to the flowtube that is operable to impart motion to the flowtube. A sensor is connected to the flowtube and is operable to sense the motion of the flowtube and generate a sensor signal. A controller is connected to receive the sensor signal. The controller is operable to determine a first flow rate of a first phase within a two-phase flow through the flowtube and determine a second flow rate of a second phase within the two-phase flow.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 27, 2010
    Date of Patent: February 7, 2012
    Assignee: Invensys Systems, Inc.
    Inventors: Wade M. Mattar, Manus P. Henry, Mihaela D. Duta, Michael S. Tombs
  • Patent number: 8090552
    Abstract: A measurement processing system is disclosed for fusing measurement data from a set of independent self-validating (SEVA™) process sensors monitoring the same real-time measurand in order to generate a combined best estimate for the value, uncertainty and measurement status of the measurand. The system also provides consistency checking between the measurements. The measurement processing system includes a first process sensor and a second process sensor. Each of the first and second process sensors receive a measurement signal from a transducer and generate independent process metrics. A measurement fusion block is connected to the first and second process sensors, the measurement fusion block is operable to receive the independent process metrics and execute a measurement analysis process to analyze the independent process metrics and generate the combined best estimate of the independent process metrics.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 25, 2008
    Date of Patent: January 3, 2012
    Assignee: Invensys Sytems, Inc.
    Inventors: Manus P. Henry, Mihaela D. Duta
  • Publication number: 20110016984
    Abstract: A flowmeter is disclosed. The flowmeter includes a vibratable flowtube, and a driver connected to the flowtube that is operable to impart motion to the flowtube. A sensor is connected to the flowtube and is operable to sense the motion of the flowtube and generate a sensor signal. A controller is connected to receive the sensor signal. The controller is operable to determine a first flow rate of a first phase within a two-phase flow through the flowtube and determine a second flow rate of a second phase within the two-phase flow.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 27, 2010
    Publication date: January 27, 2011
    Applicant: Invensys Systems, Inc.
    Inventors: Wade M. Mattar, Manus P. Henry, Mihaela D. Duta, Michael S. Tombs
  • Publication number: 20110016988
    Abstract: A flowmeter is disclosed. The flowmeter includes a vibratable flowtube, and a driver connected to the flowtube that is operable to impart motion to the flowtube. A sensor is connected to the flowtube and is operable to sense the motion of the flowtube and generate a sensor signal. A controller is connected to receive the sensor signal. The controller is operable to determine an individual flow rate of each phase within a multi-phase flow through the flowtube.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 10, 2010
    Publication date: January 27, 2011
    Applicant: INVENSYS SYSTEMS, INC.
    Inventors: Michael S. Tombs, Manus P. Henry, Mihaela D. Duta, Robbie Lansangan, Robert E. Dutton, Wade M. Mattar
  • Publication number: 20100217536
    Abstract: A bunker fuel transfer system that includes a multi-measurement metering system and bunkering receipt issuing equipment (BRIE). The bunker fuel transfer system can be installed on either the bunker barge or the ship receiving the bunker fuel. Various implementations can provide for quantity certainty of bunker fuel delivery transactions, and can provide for automated bunker fuel transfer reports. The bunker fuel transfer reports can include details and trends of the bunker fuel transfers to allow for quantity measurement validation. In addition, some implementations may provide for quality validation by including pertinent measurements, which can be included in the reports.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 6, 2009
    Publication date: August 26, 2010
    Applicant: Invensys Systems, Inc.
    Inventors: Richard P. Casimiro, Mihaela D. Duta, Manus P. Henry, Michael S. Tombs, Feibiao B. Zhou
  • Patent number: 7726203
    Abstract: A flowmeter is disclosed. The flowmeter includes a vibratable flowtube, and a driver connected to the flowtube that is operable to impart motion to the flowtube. A sensor is connected to the flowtube and is operable to sense the motion of the flowtube and generate a sensor signal. A controller is connected to receive the sensor signal. The controller is operable to determine a first flow rate of a first phase within a two-phase flow through the flowtube and determine a second flow rate of a second phase within the two-phase flow.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 14, 2007
    Date of Patent: June 1, 2010
    Assignee: Invensys Systems, Inc.
    Inventors: Wade M. Mattar, Manus P. Henry, Mihaela D. Duta, Michael S. Tombs
  • Patent number: 7698954
    Abstract: A flowmeter is disclosed. The flowmeter includes a vibratable flowtube, and a driver connected to the flowtube that is operable to impart motion to the flowtube. A sensor is connected to the flowtube and is operable to sense the motion of the flowtube and generate a sensor signal. A controller is connected to receive the sensor signal. The controller is operable to determine an individual flow rate of each phase within a multi-phase flow through the flowtube.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 5, 2007
    Date of Patent: April 20, 2010
    Assignee: Invensys Systems, Inc.
    Inventors: Michael S. Tombs, Manus P. Henry, Mihaela D. Duta, Robbie Lansangan, Robert E. Dutton, Wade M. Mattar
  • Publication number: 20080294366
    Abstract: A measurement processing system is disclosed for fusing measurement data from a set of independent self-validating (SEVA™) process sensors monitoring the same real-time measurand in order to generate a combined best estimate for the value, uncertainty and measurement status of the measurand. The system also provides consistency checking between the measurements. The measurement processing system includes a first process sensor and a second process sensor. Each of the first and second process sensors receive a measurement signal from a transducer and generate independent process metrics. A measurement fusion block is connected to the first and second process sensors, the measurement fusion block is operable to receive the independent process metrics and execute a measurement analysis process to analyze the independent process metrics and generate the combined best estimate of the independent process metrics.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 25, 2008
    Publication date: November 27, 2008
    Applicant: Invensys Systems, Inc.
    Inventors: Manus P. Henry, Mihaela D. Duta
  • Patent number: 7426449
    Abstract: A measurement processing system is disclosed for fusing measurement data from a set of independent self-validating (SEVA™) process sensors monitoring the same real-time measurand in order to generate a combined best estimate for the value, uncertainty and measurement status of the measurand. The system also provides consistency checking between the measurements. The measurement processing system includes a first process sensor and a second process sensor. Each of the first and second process sensors receive a measurement signal from a transducer and generate independent process metrics. A measurement fusion block is connected to the first and second process sensors, the measurement fusion block is operable to receive the independent process metrics and execute a measurement analysis process to analyze the independent process metrics and generate the combined best estimate of the independent process metrics.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 7, 2006
    Date of Patent: September 16, 2008
    Assignee: Invensys Systems, Inc.
    Inventors: Manus P. Henry, Mihaela D. Duta
  • Publication number: 20080216588
    Abstract: Motion is induced in a conduit such that the conduit vibrates in a major mode of vibration having a major amplitude and a minor mode of vibration having a minor amplitude. The major amplitude is larger than the minor amplitude, the major mode of vibration has a first frequency of vibration and the minor mode of vibration has a second frequency of vibration, and the minor mode of vibration interferes with the major mode of vibration to cause a beat signal having a frequency related to the first frequency of vibration and the second frequency of vibration. The frequency of the beat signal is determined, and the second frequency of vibration is determined based on the determined frequency of the beat signal.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 7, 2008
    Publication date: September 11, 2008
    Applicant: Invensys Systems, Inc.
    Inventors: Manus P. Henry, Michael S. Tombs, Mihaela D. Duta
  • Patent number: 7207229
    Abstract: A flowmeter is disclosed. The flowmeter includes a vibratable flowtube, and a driver connected to the flowtube that is operable to impart motion to the flowtube. A sensor is connected to the flowtube and is operable to sense the motion of the flowtube and generate a sensor signal. A controller is connected to receive the sensor signal. The controller is operable to determine a first flow rate of a first phase within a two-phase flow through the flowtube and determine a second flow rate of a second phase within the two-phase flow.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 1, 2006
    Date of Patent: April 24, 2007
    Assignee: Invensys Systems, Inc.
    Inventors: Wade M. Mattar, Manus P. Henry, Mihaela D. Duta, Michael S. Tombs
  • Patent number: 7188534
    Abstract: A flowmeter is disclosed. The flowmeter includes a vibratable flowtube, and a driver connected to the flowtube that is operable to impart motion to the flowtube. A sensor is connected to the flowtube and is operable to sense the motion of the flowtube and generate a sensor signal. A controller is connected to receive the sensor signal. The controller is operable to determine an individual flow rate of each phase within a multi-phase flow through the flowtube.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 2, 2005
    Date of Patent: March 13, 2007
    Assignee: Invensys Systems, Inc.
    Inventors: Michael S. Tombs, Manus P. Henry, Mihaela D. Duta, Robbie Lansangan, Robert E. Dutton, Wade M. Mattar
  • Patent number: 7107176
    Abstract: A measurement processing system is disclosed for fusing measurement data from a set of independent self-validating (SEVA™) process sensors monitoring the same real-time measurand in order to generate a combined best estimate for the value, uncertainty and measurement status of the measurand. The system also provides consistency checking between the measurements. The measurement processing system includes a first process sensor and a second process sensor. Each of the first and second process sensors receive a measurement signal from a transducer and generate independent process metrics. A measurement fusion block is connected to the first and second process sensors, the measurement fusion block is operable to receive the independent process metrics and execute a measurement analysis process to analyze the independent process metrics and generate the combined best estimate of the independent process metrics.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 25, 2002
    Date of Patent: September 12, 2006
    Assignee: Invensys systems, Inc.
    Inventors: Manus P. Henry, Mihaela D. Duta
  • Patent number: 7059199
    Abstract: A flowmeter is disclosed. The flowmeter includes a vibratable flowtube, and a driver connected to the flowtube that is operable to impart motion to the flowtube. A sensor is connected to the flowtube and is operable to sense the motion of the flowtube and generate a sensor signal. A controller is connected to receive the sensor signal. The controller is operable to determine a first flow rate of a first phase within a two-phase flow through the flowtube and determine a second flow rate of a second phase within the two-phase flow.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 9, 2004
    Date of Patent: June 13, 2006
    Assignee: Invensys Systems, Inc.
    Inventors: Wade M. Mattar, Manus P. Henry, Mihaela D. Duta, Michael S. Tombs