Patents by Inventor Richard Grundy
Richard Grundy 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: 11079161Abstract: A ventilation system maintains a temperature for a computer equipment enclosure using a combination of air conditioning and outside (ambient) air exchange based on a graphical user interface (GUI) for setting a range of temperature at which the ventilation system maintains the temperature. Cooler temperatures allow ambient air exchange to keep the temperature sufficiently low, while air conditioning is invoked when exterior temperatures rise.Type: GrantFiled: May 21, 2019Date of Patent: August 3, 2021Assignee: Schroff Technologies International, Inc.Inventors: Richard De Felice, Robert Paterson, Richard Grundy, Greg MacPherson, Henry Riddoch
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Patent number: 10678611Abstract: A facility monitoring system and application receives and interprets readings from multiple sensors for determining a condition, alert or alarm and initiating appropriate notifications. Low-cost, deployed sensors detect or receive a parameter pertaining to a condition in a physical space, such as temperature, electric flow, or an open door. A channel to a remote monitoring server or application receives and reports the reading via a user accessible GUI (graphical user interface). A compound or aggregate value is computed from multiple channels based on readings from a plurality of sensors, thus allowing reporting of conclusory conditions based on several related readings, rather than a single scalar sensor value that imposes a burden on the user to deduce or investigate other related sensor readings. A GUI receives aggregation processor defining computations to be performed on readings from the multiple sensors, and alert processor defining conditions and alerts representative of issues requiring attention.Type: GrantFiled: July 19, 2018Date of Patent: June 9, 2020Assignee: AVTECH Software, Inc.Inventors: Richard Grundy, Dell Sala, Leili Azadivar
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Patent number: 10670315Abstract: An HVAC controller for an equipment enclosure or machine room employs ambient air exchange and compressor driven cooling appliances for maintaining an operating temperature of a telecommunications machine room within acceptable levels. Coordinated engagement of the ambient air exchange and a plurality of lead/lag cooling appliances provides staged engagement of the cooling appliances to correspond to a cooling demand. Designation of lead and lag cooling appliances is alternated according to a designation interval to avoid disproportionate use of individual cooling appliances for promoting longevity. Multiple cooling appliances alternate the lead/lag designation to equalize equipment wear, and alternation of the lead/lag designation follows an normal operational satisfaction of the cooling demand, to minimize a frequency of equipment engagement (power up) cycles which contribute to wear.Type: GrantFiled: August 4, 2016Date of Patent: June 2, 2020Assignee: Schroff Technologies International, Inc.Inventors: Richard De Felice, Robert Paterson, Richard Grundy, Greg MacPherson, Henry Riddoch
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Publication number: 20200025435Abstract: An HVAC controller for an equipment enclosure or machine room employs ambient air exchange and compressor driven cooling appliances for maintaining an operating temperature of a telecommunications machine room within acceptable levels. Coordinated engagement of the ambient air exchange and a plurality of lead/lag cooling appliances provides staged engagement of the cooling appliances to correspond to a cooling demand. Designation of lead and lag cooling appliances is alternated according to a designation interval to avoid disproportionate use of individual cooling appliances for promoting longevity. Multiple cooling appliances alternate the lead/lag designation to equalize equipment wear, and alternation of the lead/lag designation follows an normal operational satisfaction of the cooling demand, to minimize a frequency of equipment engagement (power up) cycles which contribute to wear.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 21, 2019Publication date: January 23, 2020Inventors: Richard De Felice, Robert Paterson, Richard Grundy, Greg MacPherson, Henry Riddoch
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Publication number: 20200026585Abstract: A facility monitoring system and application receives and interprets readings from multiple sensors for determining a condition, alert or alarm and initiating appropriate notifications. Low-cost, deployed sensors detect or receive a parameter pertaining to a condition in a physical space, such as temperature, electric flow, or an open door. A channel to a remote monitoring server or application receives and reports the reading via a user accessible GUI (graphical user interface). A compound or aggregate value is computed from multiple channels based on readings from a plurality of sensors, thus allowing reporting of conclusory conditions based on several related readings, rather than a single scalar sensor value that imposes a burden on the user to deduce or investigate other related sensor readings. A GUI receives aggregation processor defining computations to be performed on readings from the multiple sensors, and alert processor defining conditions and alerts representative of issues requiring attention.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 19, 2018Publication date: January 23, 2020Inventors: Richard Grundy, Dell Sala, Leili Azadivar
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Patent number: 10267832Abstract: A power detection device for a facility monitoring system provides non-contact power detection in a power supply line for determining a powered up or energized state of equipment connected to the power supply line. The power detection device is adapted to be disposed in communication with a live power supply line without disconnecting or interrupting the power supply to the powered equipment. A hinged casing including a sensor circuit for detecting electrical current is frictionally engaged to the power supply line by closing the hinge and drawing opposed sides of the casing together. Sensor signals are aggregated and amplified such that an amplified signal above a threshold is indicative of a current flow sufficient to power the equipment and render a determination of an energized, or “equipment on” state. Conversely, the lack of a threshold signal indicates inactive equipment such that remedial measures may be commenced.Type: GrantFiled: March 28, 2017Date of Patent: April 23, 2019Assignee: AVTECH Software, Inc.Inventors: Richard Grundy, Robert Snow
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Publication number: 20180284168Abstract: A power detection device for a facility monitoring system provides non-contact power detection in a power supply line for determining a powered up or energized state of equipment connected to the power supply line. The power detection device is adapted to be disposed in communication with a live power supply line without disconnecting or interrupting the power supply to the powered equipment. A hinged casing including a sensor circuit for detecting electrical current is frictionally engaged to the power supply line by closing the hinge and drawing opposed sides of the casing together. Sensor signals are aggregated and amplified such that an amplified signal above a threshold is indicative of a current flow sufficient to power the equipment and render a determination of an energized, or “equipment on” state. Conversely, the lack of a threshold signal indicates inactive equipment such that remedial measures may be commenced.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 28, 2017Publication date: October 4, 2018Inventors: Richard Grundy, Robert Snow
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Publication number: 20170038109Abstract: An HVAC controller for an equipment enclosure or machine room employs ambient air exchange and compressor driven cooling appliances for maintaining an operating temperature of a telecommunications machine room within acceptable levels. Coordinated engagement of the ambient air exchange and a plurality of lead/lag cooling appliances provides staged engagement of the cooling appliances to correspond to a cooling demand. Designation of lead and lag cooling appliances is alternated according to a designation interval to avoid disproportionate use of individual cooling appliances for promoting longevity. Multiple cooling appliances alternate the lead/lag designation to equalize equipment wear, and alternation of the lead/lag designation follows an normal operational satisfaction of the cooling demand, to minimize a frequency of equipment engagement (power up) cycles which contribute to wear.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 4, 2016Publication date: February 9, 2017Inventors: Richard De Felice, Robert Paterson, Richard Grundy, Greg MacPherson, Henry Riddoch
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Patent number: 9308417Abstract: Herein provided is a method and system for wearable data collection in sports strength training and fitness exercise. The system includes an admin sensor set including sensors that couple to fitness equipment and a fitness sensor set which includes a wrist band sensor. A fitness app communicates with the sensors via Bluetooth Low Energy and Near Field Communication and detect concurrent movement based on proximity, user parameters and fitness object parameters. A fitness training report is generated that identifies the fitness objects used in a fitness exercise detected. Other embodiments are disclosed.Type: GrantFiled: July 16, 2014Date of Patent: April 12, 2016Assignee: FLOMIOInventor: Richard Grundy
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Publication number: 20160023043Abstract: Herein provided is a method and system for wearable data collection in sports strength training and fitness exercise. The system includes an admin sensor set including sensors that couple to fitness equipment and a fitness sensor set which includes a wrist band sensor. A fitness app communicates with the sensors via Bluetooth Low Energy and Near Field Communication and detect concurrent movement based on proximity, user parameters and fitness object parameters. A fitness training report is generated that identifies the fitness objects used in a fitness exercise detected. Other embodiments are disclosed.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 16, 2014Publication date: January 28, 2016Inventor: Richard Grundy