Patents by Inventor Richard A. Sykora

Richard A. Sykora 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: 9135395
    Abstract: A computer readable medium having instructions is provided. When executed by a computer system, the instructions direct the computer system to identify a control element used to control a process in a machine automation environment, identify a plurality of variables used by the control element to monitor the process, and translate the plurality of variables to a plurality of aliases according to a translation protocol specific to the control element.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 27, 2012
    Date of Patent: September 15, 2015
    Assignee: Rockwell Automation Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: Richard A. Sykora, Jack A. Zucker, David W. Comeau, Yue Zhang
  • Publication number: 20120277884
    Abstract: A computer readable medium having instructions is provided. When executed by a computer system, the instructions direct the computer system to identify a control element used to control a process in a machine automation environment, identify a plurality of variables used by the control element to monitor the process, and translate the plurality of variables to a plurality of aliases according to a translation protocol specific to the control element.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 27, 2012
    Publication date: November 1, 2012
    Inventors: Richard A. Sykora, Jack A. Zucker, David W. Comeau, Yue Zhang
  • Patent number: 7672921
    Abstract: The invention relates to a system and methodology for facilitating managing product life cycle. A component that determines relevance of components to a product; an analyzing component that determines, infers or predicts obsolescence, level of risk to EOL of a subset of the components. A substitution component that identifies replacement components and suppliers for the subset of components. A cost analysis component that determines material/components cost savings, and redesign cost implementation and/or redesign cost avoidance. A viability component that measures reliability of a component. A transition component that identifies components that require updating or replacement. A profitability component that determines the expected revenue derived from a component over its projected remaining life.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 21, 2004
    Date of Patent: March 2, 2010
    Assignee: Rockwell Automation Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: William S. Clay, Richard A. Sykora, James R. Morrison