Patents by Inventor Peter A. Schelonka

Peter A. Schelonka 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: 7758368
    Abstract: A DIN rail mounted device that may be mounted to a DIN rail with minimal components and without requiring the use of tools. In some instances, an electrical device is provided that has one or more integrally formed rigid latches and one or more integrally formed flexible latches. The electrical device may be secured to a DIN rail by first engaging the rigid latches along an upper edge of the DIN rail, and then rotating the device downwards to engage the flexible latches along a lower edge of the DIN rail. The electrical device may be removed by pushing the device upwards, thereby bending the flexible latches downward to a degree where the rigid latches disengage the upper edge of the DIN rail, and then rotating the device forward and down. The flexible latches may be adapted to compress sufficiently to permit this downward travel, and a recess or other opening may be provided behind the flexible latches to allow such movement.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 29, 2007
    Date of Patent: July 20, 2010
    Assignee: Honeywell International Inc.
    Inventors: Peter A. Schelonka, Dennis R. Grabowski
  • Publication number: 20080299820
    Abstract: A DIN rail mounted device that may be mounted to a DIN rail with minimal components and without requiring the use of tools. In some instances, an electrical device is provided that has one or more integrally formed rigid latches and one or more integrally formed flexible latches. The electrical device may be secured to a DIN rail by first engaging the rigid latches along an upper edge of the DIN rail, and then rotating the device downwards to engage the flexible latches along a lower edge of the DIN rail. The electrical device may be removed by pushing the device upwards, thereby bending the flexible latches downward to a degree where the rigid latches disengage the upper edge of the DIN rail, and then rotating the device forward and down. The flexible latches may be adapted to compress sufficiently to permit this downward travel, and a recess or other opening may be provided behind the flexible latches to allow such movement.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 29, 2007
    Publication date: December 4, 2008
    Applicant: HONEYWELL INTERNATIONAL INC.
    Inventors: Peter A. Schelonka, Dennis R. Grabowski
  • Patent number: 7378721
    Abstract: A sensor package apparatus includes a lead frame substrate that supports one or more electrical components, which are connected to and located on the lead frame substrate. A plurality of wire bonds are also provided, which electrically connect the electrical components to the lead frame substrate, wherein the lead frame substrate is encapsulated by a thermoset plastic to protect the plurality of wire bonds and at least one electrical component, thereby providing a sensor package apparatus comprising the lead frame substrate, the electrical component(s), and the wire bonds, while eliminating a need for a Printed Circuit Board (PCB) or a ceramic substrate in place of the lead frame substrate as a part of the sensor package apparatus. A conductive epoxy can also be provided for maintaining a connection of the electrical component(s) to the lead frame substrate. The electrical components can constitute, for example, an IC chip and/or a sensing element (e.g., a magnetoresistive component) or sense die.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 5, 2005
    Date of Patent: May 27, 2008
    Assignee: Honeywell International Inc.
    Inventors: Lawrence E. Frazee, Wayne A. Lamb, John S. Patin, Peter A. Schelonka, Joel D. Stolfus
  • Patent number: 7375406
    Abstract: A sensor package apparatus includes a lead frame substrate that supports one or more electrical components, which are connected to and located on the lead frame substrate. A plurality of wire bonds are also provided, which electrically connect the electrical components to the lead frame substrate, wherein the lead frame substrate is encapsulated by a thermoset plastic to protect the plurality of wire bonds and at least one electrical component, thereby providing a sensor package apparatus comprising the lead frame substrate, the electrical component(s), and the wire bonds, while eliminating a need for a Printed Circuit Board (PCB) or a ceramic substrate in place of the lead frame substrate as a part of the sensor package apparatus. A conductive epoxy and/or solder can also be provided for maintaining a connection of the electrical component(s) to the lead frame substrate. The electrical components can constitute, for example, an IC chip and/or a sensing element (e.g.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 20, 2005
    Date of Patent: May 20, 2008
    Assignee: Honeywell International Inc.
    Inventors: Wayne A. Lamb, Scott E. Michelhaugh, Peter A. Schelonka, Joel D. Stolfus
  • Patent number: 7269992
    Abstract: A method and system for orienting and calibrating a magnet for use with a speed sensor. A magnet can be mapped two or more planes thereof in order to locate the magnet accurately relative to one or more magnetoresistive elements maintained within a speed sensor housing. An optical location of the magnet with respect to the magnetoresistive element and the sensor housing can then be identified in response to mapping of the magnet. Thereafter, the magnet can be bonded to the speed sensor housing in order to implement a speed sensor thereof maintained by the speed sensor housing for use in speed detection operations.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 15, 2005
    Date of Patent: September 18, 2007
    Assignee: Honeywell International Inc.
    Inventors: Wayne A. Lamb, Lawrence E. Frazee, Peter A. Schelonka, Joel D. Stolfus
  • Publication number: 20070139044
    Abstract: A sensor package apparatus includes a lead frame substrate that supports one or more electrical components, which are connected to and located on the lead frame substrate. A plurality of wire bonds are also provided, which electrically connect the electrical components to the lead frame substrate, wherein the lead frame substrate is encapsulated by a thermoset plastic to protect the plurality of wire bonds and at least one electrical component, thereby providing a sensor package apparatus comprising the lead frame substrate, the electrical component(s), and the wire bonds, while eliminating a need for a Printed Circuit Board (PCB) or a ceramic substrate in place of the lead frame substrate as a part of the sensor package apparatus. A conductive epoxy and/or solder can also be provided for maintaining a connection of the electrical component(s) to the lead frame substrate. The electrical components can constitute, for example, an IC chip and/or a sensing element (e.g.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 20, 2005
    Publication date: June 21, 2007
    Inventors: Wayne Lamb, Scott Michelhaugh, Peter Schelonka, Joel Stolfus
  • Publication number: 20070126088
    Abstract: A sensor package apparatus includes a lead frame substrate that supports one or more electrical components, which are connected to and located on the lead frame substrate. A plurality of wire bonds are also provided, which electrically connect the electrical components to the lead frame substrate, wherein the lead frame substrate is encapsulated by a thermoset plastic to protect the plurality of wire bonds and at least one electrical component, thereby providing a sensor package apparatus comprising the lead frame substrate, the electrical component(s), and the wire bonds, while eliminating a need for a Printed Circuit Board (PCB) or a ceramic substrate in place of the lead frame substrate as a part of the sensor package apparatus. A conductive epoxy can also be provided for maintaining a connection of the electrical component(s) to the lead frame substrate. The electrical components can constitute, for example, an IC chip and/or a sensing element (e.g., a magnetoresistive component) or sense die.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 5, 2005
    Publication date: June 7, 2007
    Inventors: Lawrence Frazee, Wayne Lamb, John Patin, Peter Schelonka, Joel Stolfus
  • Publication number: 20060283232
    Abstract: A method and system for orienting and calibrating a magnet for use with a speed sensor. A magnet can be mapped two or more planes thereof in order to locate the magnet accurately relative to one or more magnetoresistive elements maintained within a speed sensor housing. An optical location of the magnet with respect to the magnetoresistive element and the sensor housing can then be identified in response to mapping of the magnet. Thereafter, the magnet can be bonded to the speed sensor housing in order to implement a speed sensor thereof maintained by the speed sensor housing for use in speed detection operations.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 15, 2005
    Publication date: December 21, 2006
    Inventors: Wayne Lamb, Lawrence Frazee, Peter Schelonka, Joel Stolfus