Patents by Inventor Richard A. Kolk
Richard A. Kolk 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).
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Patent number: 11175895Abstract: A graphical block diagram can be used to execute multiple operating modes, such as a code generation or simulation mode. The graphical block diagram may include at least a first graphical block used solely in a first operating mode and a second graphical block used solely in a second operating mode. Each of the first and second graphical blocks includes a respective input receiving an input from a defined mode block. The defined mode block produces a mode output indicating a selection of one of the multiple operating modes. Other blocks of the graphical block diagram may be used in more than one operating mode. Depending on the value of the mode output, the graphical block diagram is interpreted according to the first or second operating mode. More than two operating modes are possible. The techniques described herein improve a model-based development platform.Type: GrantFiled: October 19, 2020Date of Patent: November 16, 2021Assignee: Altair Engineering, Inc.Inventors: Peter Darnell, Richard A. Kolk
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Publication number: 20210089279Abstract: A graphical block diagram can be used to execute multiple operating modes, such as a code generation or simulation mode. The graphical block diagram may include at least a first graphical block used solely in a first operating mode and a second graphical block used solely in a second operating mode. Each of the first and second graphical blocks includes a respective input receiving an input from a defined mode block. The defined mode block produces a mode output indicating a selection of one of the multiple operating modes. Other blocks of the graphical block diagram may be used in more than one operating mode. Depending on the value of the mode output, the graphical block diagram is interpreted according to the first or second operating mode. More than two operating modes are possible. The techniques described herein improve a model-based development platform.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 19, 2020Publication date: March 25, 2021Inventors: Peter Darnell, Richard A. Kolk
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Patent number: 10809981Abstract: A graphical block diagram can be used to execute multiple operating modes, such as a code generation or simulation mode. The graphical block diagram may include at least a first graphical block used solely in a first operating mode and a second graphical block used solely in a second operating mode. Each of the first and second graphical blocks includes a respective input receiving an input from a defined mode block. The defined mode block produces a mode output indicating a selection of one of the multiple operating modes. Other blocks of the graphical block diagram may be used in more than one operating mode. Depending on the value of the mode output, the graphical block diagram is interpreted according to the first or second operating mode. More than two operating modes are possible. The techniques described herein improve a model-based development platform.Type: GrantFiled: June 7, 2019Date of Patent: October 20, 2020Assignee: Altair Engineering, Inc.Inventors: Peter Darnell, Richard A. Kolk
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Patent number: 10782032Abstract: An electronic controller device for automatic control of a heating, ventilating, air conditioning or refrigeration (HVACR) system, which has at least a delayed start controller that is capable of delaying sending of a signal to power on a load unit and achieve a selected conditioned space temperature variation, and a demand regulator controller that is capable of calculating on times and off times to obtain a selected electrical demand. The electronic controller device can include a computer-readable storage medium that comprises programs to implement the delayed start and demand regulator controllers, and optionally other controller modules, can delay OEM ON signals and/or adjust the “on” and “off” states, and/or provide other load unit control, to manage and reduce energy consumption and/or demand.Type: GrantFiled: March 14, 2014Date of Patent: September 22, 2020Assignee: PACECONTROLS, LLCInventor: Richard Kolk
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Publication number: 20190294420Abstract: A graphical block diagram can be used to execute multiple operating modes, such as a code generation or simulation mode. The graphical block diagram may include at least a first graphical block used solely in a first operating mode and a second graphical block used solely in a second operating mode. Each of the first and second graphical blocks includes a respective input receiving an input from a defined mode block. The defined mode block produces a mode output indicating a selection of one of the multiple operating modes. Other blocks of the graphical block diagram may be used in more than one operating mode. Depending on the value of the mode output, the graphical block diagram is interpreted according to the first or second operating mode. More than two operating modes are possible. The techniques described herein improve a model-based development platform.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 7, 2019Publication date: September 26, 2019Inventors: Peter Darnell, Richard A. Kolk
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Patent number: 10318251Abstract: A graphical block diagram can be used to execute multiple operating modes, such as a code generation or simulation mode. The graphical block diagram may include at least a first graphical block used solely in a first operating mode and a second graphical block used solely in a second operating mode. Each of the first and second graphical blocks includes a respective input receiving an input from a defined mode block. The defined mode block produces a mode output indicating a selection of one of the multiple operating modes. Other blocks of the graphical block diagram may be used in more than one operating mode. Depending on the value of the mode output, the graphical block diagram is interpreted according to the first or second operating mode. More than two operating modes are possible. The techniques described herein improve a model-based development platform.Type: GrantFiled: January 6, 2017Date of Patent: June 11, 2019Assignee: Altair Engineering, Inc.Inventors: Peter Darnell, Richard A. Kolk
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Patent number: 10151506Abstract: Method to automatically manage and provide energy control and estimated energy savings for duty cycled HVAC&R equipment in an improved manner as compared to operation with hysteresis on/off thermostat control itself, wherein a time delay for control signals is determined which can provide selected energy savings and can be applied to control signals to a load unit. An electronic controller can be used as an add-on device in HVAC&R systems with thermostat control which automatically manages and provides the energy control for estimated savings for duty cycled HVAC&R equipment.Type: GrantFiled: June 30, 2016Date of Patent: December 11, 2018Assignee: PaceControls, LLCInventor: Richard A. Kolk
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Publication number: 20180187913Abstract: Method to automatically manage and provide energy control and estimated energy savings for duty cycled HVAC&R equipment in an improved manner as compared to operation with hysteresis on/off thermostat control itself, wherein a time delay for control signals is determined which can provide selected energy savings and can be applied to control signals to a load unit. An electronic controller can be used as an add-on device in HVAC&R systems with thermostat control which automatically manages and provides the energy control for estimated savings for duty cycled HVAC&R equipment.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 30, 2016Publication date: July 5, 2018Applicant: PaceControls, LLCInventor: Richard A. Kolk
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Patent number: 9534971Abstract: What is described is a system for determining a force applied to an outer disc of an aircraft brake by an actuator motor. The system includes a current sensor coupled to the actuator motor and configured to detect a detected amount of current applied to the actuator motor. The system also includes a controller coupled to the current sensor. The controller is configured to determine an estimated current. The controller is also configured to receive the detected amount of current. The controller is also configured to determine an adjusted current based on the detected amount of current and the estimated current. The controller is also configured to determine an estimate of the force applied to the outer disc based on the adjusted current.Type: GrantFiled: December 9, 2014Date of Patent: January 3, 2017Assignee: GOODRICH CORPORATIONInventors: Sameep Singh, Richard Kolk
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Patent number: 9533666Abstract: The present disclosure provides systems and methods related to determining observed applied brake force of an aircraft braking system. In various embodiments, a system for calculating observed applied force comprises a current sensor in communication with a controller, a position sensor in communication with the controller and configured to measure a rotational speed of a motor shaft, and a tangible, non-transitory memory configured to communicate with the controller.Type: GrantFiled: March 27, 2015Date of Patent: January 3, 2017Assignee: Goodrich CorporationInventors: Efrem E. Ayichew, Richard Kolk
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Patent number: 9506826Abstract: What is described is a system for determining a force applied to an outer disc of an aircraft brake by an actuator motor. The system includes a current sensor coupled to the actuator motor and configured to detect an amount of current applied to the actuator motor. The system also includes a controller coupled to the current sensor. The controller is configured to determine an estimate of the force applied to the outer disc based on the detected amount of current and predetermined input parameters.Type: GrantFiled: December 9, 2014Date of Patent: November 29, 2016Assignee: GOODRICH CORPORATIONInventors: Sameep Singh, Richard Kolk
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Publication number: 20160280198Abstract: The present disclosure provides systems and methods related to determining observed applied brake force of an aircraft braking system. In various embodiments, a system for calculating observed applied force comprises a current sensor in communication with a controller, a position sensor in communication with the controller and configured to measure a rotational speed of a motor shaft, and a tangible, non-transitory memory configured to communicate with the controller.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 27, 2015Publication date: September 29, 2016Applicant: GOODRICH CORPORATIONInventors: Efrem E. Ayichew, Richard Kolk
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Publication number: 20160161351Abstract: What is described is a system for determining a force applied to an outer disc of an aircraft brake by an actuator motor. The system includes a current sensor coupled to the actuator motor and configured to detect an amount of current applied to the actuator motor. The system also includes a controller coupled to the current sensor. The controller is configured to determine an estimate of the force applied to the outer disc based on the detected amount of current and predetermined input parameters.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 9, 2014Publication date: June 9, 2016Inventors: SAMEEP SINGH, RICHARD KOLK
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Publication number: 20160161352Abstract: What is described is a system for determining a force applied to an outer disc of an aircraft brake by an actuator motor. The system includes a current sensor coupled to the actuator motor and configured to detect a detected amount of current applied to the actuator motor. The system also includes a controller coupled to the current sensor. The controller is configured to determine an estimated current. The controller is also configured to receive the detected amount of current. The controller is also configured to determine an adjusted current based on the detected amount of current and the estimated current. The controller is also configured to determine an estimate of the force applied to the outer disc based on the adjusted current.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 9, 2014Publication date: June 9, 2016Inventors: SAMEEP SINGH, RICHARD KOLK
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Publication number: 20160098749Abstract: A system and method for digital media distribution wherein a media creator may provide digital media to a distribution system or distribution company, and wherein a media consuming user may obtain the media creator's digital media via the distribution system in exchange for viewing one or more advertisements.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 1, 2015Publication date: April 7, 2016Inventors: Alexander Michael Bates, Richard Kolk, David L. Bratschie
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Controller For Automatic Control Of Duty Cycled HVAC&R Equipment, And Systems And Methods Using Same
Publication number: 20160018126Abstract: An electronic controller device for automatic control of a heating, ventilating, air conditioning or refrigeration (HVAC&R) system, which has at least a delayed start controller that is capable of delaying sending of a signal to power on a load unit and achieve a selected conditioned space temperature variation, and a demand regulator controller that is capable of calculating on times and off times to obtain a selected electrical demand. The electronic controller device can include a computer-readable storage medium that comprises programs to implement the delayed start and demand regulator controllers, and optionally other controller modules, can delay OEM ON signals and/or adjust the “on” and “off” states, and/or provide other load unit control, to manage and reduce energy consumption and/or demand.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 14, 2014Publication date: January 21, 2016Applicant: PaceControls, LLCInventor: Richard Kolk -
Patent number: 9213334Abstract: A runway traction estimation and reporting method and computer readable medium is provided. Upon detection of a landing event, a runway traction estimation and reporting method provides for various measurements and calculations to estimate the traction of the runway and create a traction map of the runway. A computer readable medium may contain instructions for a runway traction estimation and reporting processor directing the processor to perform various measurements and calculations to estimate the traction of the runway. The processor may communicate with a ground station or with other aircraft to produce collaborative results.Type: GrantFiled: May 1, 2014Date of Patent: December 15, 2015Assignee: Goodrich CorporationInventors: William A. Veronesi, Enrico Manes, Michael Anthony Lynch, Stephen E. Tongue, Richard Kolk, Richard Paul Metzger, Paul Martin Franz, Robert Rudd, III
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Publication number: 20150316929Abstract: A runway traction estimation and reporting method and computer readable medium is provided. Upon detection of a landing event, a runway traction estimation and reporting method provides for various measurements and calculations to estimate the traction of the runway and create a traction map of the runway. A computer readable medium may contain instructions for a runway traction estimation and reporting processor directing the processor to perform various measurements and calculations to estimate the traction of the runway. The processor may communicate with a ground station or with other aircraft to produce collaborative results.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 1, 2014Publication date: November 5, 2015Applicant: Goodrich CorporationInventors: William A. Veronesi, Enrico Manes, Michael Anthony Lynch, Stephen E. Tongue, Richard Kolk, Richard Paul Metzger, Paul Martin Franz, Robert Rudd, III
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Patent number: 9156451Abstract: Systems and methods for a tire/runway friction property estimation method based on measured wheel speed, calculated acceleration, wheel reference and tire normal force estimation are disclosed. Based on the resulting estimations, a map and/or function of position for the friction properties may be formed and transmitted to external systems after an aircraft stop is completed.Type: GrantFiled: August 15, 2013Date of Patent: October 13, 2015Assignee: GOODRICH CORPORATIONInventors: Richard Paul Metzger, Jr., Richard Kolk
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Publication number: 20150012153Abstract: Systems and methods for a tire/runway friction property estimation method based on measured wheel speed, calculated acceleration, wheel reference and tire normal force estimation are disclosed. Based on the resulting estimations, a map and/or function of position for the friction properties may be formed and transmitted to external systems after an aircraft stop is completed.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 15, 2013Publication date: January 8, 2015Applicant: GOODRICH CORPORATIONInventors: RICHARD PAUL METZGER, JR., RICHARD KOLK