Patents by Inventor Norm Planer

Norm Planer 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).

  • Low cost high speed spark voltage and flame drive signal generator
    Patent number: 8300381
    Abstract: A system for generating a high DC voltage for a spark to ignite a flame in a combustion device, and a high AC voltage for a flame rod to sense a flame in the device, from a low voltage for combustion device control. The system may be an inexpensive mechanism.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 10, 2009
    Date of Patent: October 30, 2012
    Assignee: Honeywell International Inc.
    Inventors: Brent Chian, Jonathan McDonald, Norm Planer
  • LOW COST HIGH SPEED SPARK VOLTAGE AND FLAME DRIVE SIGNAL GENERATOR
    Publication number: 20090136883
    Abstract: A system for generating a high DC voltage for a spark to ignite a flame in a combustion device, and a high AC voltage for a flame rod to sense a flame in the device, from a low voltage for combustion device control. The system may be an inexpensive mechanism.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 10, 2009
    Publication date: May 28, 2009
    Applicant: HONEYWELL INTERNATIONAL INC.
    Inventors: Brent Chian, Jonathan McDonald, Norm Planer
  • Ultra violet light sensor
    Patent number: 7468515
    Abstract: A light detector having spaced electrodes preset by pins or a spacer within a sealed enclosure. The detector may have a MEMS structure that is separate from the sealing of the enclosure. Further, the detector may have a lens for the transmission of light onto the elements. The lens may be coated to affect the amount of light admitted into the enclosure. Light detectable by the sensor may be ultra-violet.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 12, 2005
    Date of Patent: December 23, 2008
    Assignee: Honeywell International Inc.
    Inventors: Barrett E. Cole, Robert E. Higashi, James Bartels, Norm Planer, Gregg Swanson
  • ULTRA VIOLET LIGHT SENSOR
    Publication number: 20070131869
    Abstract: A light detector having spaced electrodes preset by pins or a spacer within a sealed enclosure. The detector may have a MEMS structure that is separate from the sealing of the enclosure. Further, the detector may have a lens for the transmission of light onto the elements. The lens may be coated to affect the amount of light admitted into the enclosure. Light detectable by the sensor may be ultra-violet.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 12, 2005
    Publication date: June 14, 2007
    Applicant: HONEYWELL INTERNATIONAL INC.
    Inventors: Barrett Cole, Robert Higashi, James Bartels, Norm Planer, Gregg Swanson