Patents by Inventor Richard Kirkpatrick
Richard Kirkpatrick 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: 11906610Abstract: Methods, apparatuses and systems for providing offset calibration and fault monitoring are disclosed herein. An example controller component may comprise: a resistance-based bridge circuit; a signal conditioning circuit configured to condition an output of the resistance-based bridge circuit; a first diagnostic circuit coupled to the signal conditioning circuit configured to monitor an output of a first branch of the resistance-based bridge circuit; and a second diagnostic circuit coupled to the signal conditioning circuit configured to monitor an output of a second branch of the resistance-based bridge circuit.Type: GrantFiled: March 10, 2021Date of Patent: February 20, 2024Assignee: HONEYWELL INTERNATIONAL INC.Inventors: Ian Bentley, Richard Bishop, Richard Kirkpatrick
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Publication number: 20220291322Abstract: Methods, apparatuses and systems for providing offset calibration and fault monitoring are disclosed herein. An example controller component may comprise: a resistance-based bridge circuit; a signal conditioning circuit configured to condition an output of the resistance-based bridge circuit; a first diagnostic circuit coupled to the signal conditioning circuit configured to monitor an output of a first branch of the resistance-based bridge circuit; and a second diagnostic circuit coupled to the signal conditioning circuit configured to monitor an output of a second branch of the resistance-based bridge circuit.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 10, 2021Publication date: September 15, 2022Inventors: Ian Bentley, Richard Bishop, Richard Kirkpatrick
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Patent number: 10451688Abstract: A packaged sensor having three external electrical terminals. The packaged sensor comprises a package housing, a power input terminal, a ground terminal, a sensing device, a sensor output terminal for providing an output signal that is related to a physical quantity sensed by the sensing device when the packaged sensor is operated in a sensing mode of operation and for providing a data readout signal related to stored data when the packaged sensor is operated in a data readout mode of operation, a sensing block coupled to the sensing device and to the sensor output terminal, and an adjustment block coupled to the power input terminal, coupled to the sensing block, coupled to the sensor output terminal, comprising a memory storing the stored data, and operable to modulate the data readout signal onto the sensor output terminal in response to a data readout command modulated onto the power input terminal.Type: GrantFiled: March 21, 2017Date of Patent: October 22, 2019Assignee: Honeywell International Inc.Inventor: Richard Kirkpatrick
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Patent number: 10417327Abstract: Methods and devices for rendering interactive three-dimensional (3D) fonts may include receiving, at a text platform component executing on a computing device, a request from an application to render text. The methods and devices may include parsing the text to identify at least one glyph in the text. The methods and devices may include accessing a font file that includes a 3D glyph description associated with the at least one glyph and an interaction policy associated with the 3D glyph that determines when and how to animate the 3D glyph. The methods and devices may include rendering at least one 3D glyph based on the 3D glyph description and the interaction policy. The methods and devices may include transmitting at least one rendered 3D glyph.Type: GrantFiled: April 28, 2017Date of Patent: September 17, 2019Assignee: Microsoft Technology Licensing, LLCInventors: Worachai Chaoweeraprasit, Richard Kirkpatrick Manning, Simon Young Tao
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Publication number: 20180275203Abstract: A packaged sensor having three external electrical terminals. The packaged sensor comprises a package housing, a power input terminal, a ground terminal, a sensing device, a sensor output terminal for providing an output signal that is related to a physical quantity sensed by the sensing device when the packaged sensor is operated in a sensing mode of operation and for providing a data readout signal related to stored data when the packaged sensor is operated in a data readout mode of operation, a sensing block coupled to the sensing device and to the sensor output terminal, and an adjustment block coupled to the power input terminal, coupled to the sensing block, coupled to the sensor output terminal, comprising a memory storing the stored data, and operable to modulate the data readout signal onto the sensor output terminal in response to a data readout command modulated onto the power input terminal.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 21, 2017Publication date: September 27, 2018Inventor: Richard Kirkpatrick
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Publication number: 20180190004Abstract: Methods and devices for rendering interactive three-dimensional (3D) fonts may include receiving, at a text platform component executing on a computing device, a request from an application to render text. The methods and devices may include parsing the text to identify at least one glyph in the text. The methods and devices may include accessing a font file that includes a 3D glyph description associated with the at least one glyph and an interaction policy associated with the 3D glyph that determines when and how to animate the 3D glyph. The methods and devices may include rendering at least one 3D glyph based on the 3D glyph description and the interaction policy. The methods and devices may include transmitting at least one rendered 3D glyph.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 28, 2017Publication date: July 5, 2018Inventors: Worachai CHAOWEERAPRASIT, Richard Kirkpatrick MANNING, Simon Young TAO
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Patent number: 9347837Abstract: An integrated circuit for implementing brushless DC motor control includes a substrate, a band gap temperature sensor, and a magnetic sensor. The substrate has a temperature output pin for connection to an external device and a magnetic sensor output pin for connection to the external device. The band gap temperature sensor is formed on the substrate and is configured to sense temperature and supply a temperature signal representative of the sensed temperature to the temperature output pin. The magnetic sensor is formed on the substrate and is configured to sense magnetic field variations and supply a sensor output signal representative thereof to the magnetic sensor output pin.Type: GrantFiled: April 17, 2012Date of Patent: May 24, 2016Assignee: Honeywell International Inc.Inventors: Richard Kirkpatrick, Joshua Jacque Edberg, Fred W. Hintz, Lamar Floyd Ricks, Gregory Furlong
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Patent number: 8723507Abstract: An illustrative packaged magnetic field sensor includes a power input terminal and a sensor output terminal, both accessible from outside of the package housing. A sensing block is situated in the package housing and electrically coupled to the magnetic field sensing device and the sensor output terminal. An adjustment block is situated in the package housing and coupled to the power input terminal and the sensing block. In some cases, the adjustment block may receive one or more messages that include sensor adjustment information. The one or more messages may be modulated onto the power input signal. The adjustment block may decode the received sensor adjustment information from the messages, and store the decoded adjustment information into a memory. The adjustment block may then adjust the output signal of the sensing block based on the decoded adjustment information.Type: GrantFiled: April 17, 2012Date of Patent: May 13, 2014Assignee: Honeywell International Inc.Inventors: Richard Kirkpatrick, Yousef M. Alimi
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Publication number: 20130271124Abstract: An illustrative packaged magnetic field sensor includes a power input terminal and a sensor output terminal, both accessible from outside of the package housing. A sensing block is situated in the package housing and electrically coupled to the magnetic field sensing device and the sensor output terminal. An adjustment block is situated in the package housing and coupled to the power input terminal and the sensing block. In some cases, the adjustment block may receive one or more messages that include sensor adjustment information. The one or more messages may be modulated onto the power input signal. The adjustment block may decode the received sensor adjustment information from the messages, and store the decoded adjustment information into a memory. The adjustment block may then adjust the output signal of the sensing block based on the decoded adjustment information.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 17, 2012Publication date: October 17, 2013Applicant: HONEYWELL INTERNATIONAL INC.Inventors: Richard Kirkpatrick, Yousef M. Alimi
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Publication number: 20130271050Abstract: An integrated circuit for implementing brushless DC motor control includes a substrate, a band gap temperature sensor, and a magnetic sensor. The substrate has a temperature output pin for connection to an external device and a magnetic sensor output pin for connection to the external device. The band gap temperature sensor is formed on the substrate and is configured to sense temperature and supply a temperature signal representative of the sensed temperature to the temperature output pin. The magnetic sensor is formed on the substrate and is configured to sense magnetic field variations and supply a sensor output signal representative thereof to the magnetic sensor output pin.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 17, 2012Publication date: October 17, 2013Applicant: HONEYWELL INTERNATIONAL INC.Inventors: Richard Kirkpatrick, Joshua Jacque Edberg, Fred W. Hintz, Lamar Floyd Ricks, Gregory Furlong
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Patent number: 7949483Abstract: A method and apparatus provide for reduced cost and complexity in managing an intelligent motor in an architecture in which information is transferred between a power management device and the intelligent motor. The information may be used by an embedded processor of the motor to provide diagnostics and/or prognostics of the motor, machinery operating in conjunction with the motor, and/or a process in which the motor may be configured to operate. The power management device may remotely determine motor current information that is used by the intelligent motor to self-diagnose the intelligent motor using the motor current information.Type: GrantFiled: September 30, 2005Date of Patent: May 24, 2011Assignee: Rockwell Automation Technologies, Inc.Inventors: Frederick Michael Discenzo, Richard Kirkpatrick, Michael Offik
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Patent number: 7896000Abstract: An integrated, modular solar collector comprising an array of solar collection devices, wherein the array of solar collection devices is mounted in a frame providing for air flow, piping and/or electrical connections between the devices.Type: GrantFiled: January 26, 2009Date of Patent: March 1, 2011Assignee: YourSolarHome Inc.Inventors: Vladimir Nikiforov, Richard Kirkpatrick
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Publication number: 20090133690Abstract: An integrated, modular solar collector comprising an array of solar collection devices, wherein the array of solar collection devices is mounted in a frame providing for air flow, piping and/or electrical connections between the devices.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 26, 2009Publication date: May 28, 2009Applicant: YOURSOLARHOME INC.Inventors: Vladimir NIKIFOROV, Richard KIRKPATRICK
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Patent number: 7484507Abstract: An integrated, modular solar collector comprising an array of solar collection devices, wherein the array of solar collection devices is mounted in a frame providing for air flow between the devices.Type: GrantFiled: March 24, 2005Date of Patent: February 3, 2009Assignee: Yoursolarhome Inc.Inventors: Vladimir Nikiforov, Richard Kirkpatrick
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Publication number: 20070078614Abstract: A method and apparatus provide for reduced cost and complexity in managing an intelligent motor in an architecture in which information is transferred between a power management device and the intelligent motor. The information may be used by an embedded processor of the motor to provide diagnostics and/or prognostics of the motor, machinery operating in conjunction with the motor, and/or a process in which the motor may be configured to operate. The power management device may remotely determine motor current information that is used by the intelligent motor to self-diagnose the intelligent motor using the motor current information.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 30, 2005Publication date: April 5, 2007Inventors: Frederick Discenzo, Richard Kirkpatrick, Michael Offik
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Publication number: 20070028809Abstract: In at least one embodiment, the present invention relates to a gypsum composition suitable for use in the manufacture of construction materials comprising a) gypsum, b) water, and c) a water repellancy composition comprising a hydroxy-based cellulose and a siliconate.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 8, 2005Publication date: February 8, 2007Applicant: Wacker Chemical CorporationInventor: Richard Kirkpatrick
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Patent number: 7127935Abstract: A sensor system for detecting the presence of at least one specific component in a fluid medium such as an exhaust gas. A sensor is mounted in a sensor body for detecting the presence of at least one specific component and providing a representative signal that is transmitted to a remote receiver for processing. A power source such as a thermopile provides power for the sensor and the transmitter. Preferred are sensors that detect a plurality of different components in the gas and provide a distinct signal for each component. A preferred transmitter is designed to transmit at a low duty cycle so as to conserve power. A preferred sensor is electronic, has the capability for self-diagnostics and self-calibration, and causes a change in current when exposed to the component, such as a functionalized field effect transistor.Type: GrantFiled: February 7, 2005Date of Patent: October 31, 2006Assignee: Honeywell International Inc.Inventors: Ulrich Bonne, Rajiv R. Singh, Syed M. Shahed, Richard A. Kirkpatrick, II, Aziz Rahman, Yue Liu
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Publication number: 20060174692Abstract: A sensor system for detecting the presence of at least one specific component in a fluid medium such as an exhaust gas. A sensor is mounted in a sensor body for detecting the presence of at least one specific component and providing a representative signal that is transmitted to a remote receiver for processing. A power source such as a thermopile provides power for the sensor and the transmitter. Preferred are sensors that detect a plurality of different components in the gas and provide a distinct signal for each component. A preferred transmitter is designed to transmit at a low duty cycle so as to conserve power. A preferred sensor is electronic, has the capability for self-diagnostics and self-calibration, and causes a change in current when exposed to the component, such as a functionalized field effect transistor.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 7, 2005Publication date: August 10, 2006Inventors: Ulrich Bonne, Rajiv Singh, Syed Shahed, Richard Kirkpatrick, Aziz Rahman, Yue Liu
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Publication number: 20060174683Abstract: A self-calibration device and method for a FFET sensor having a thin functional film positioned to detect the presence of at least one specific component in a fluid, a current driven source, a gate and a voltage source applied to said gate, a tub and a drain. An input signal is applied to the gate to produce a measured output signal that is compared to an expected output reference signal. The input signal is selected from controlled voltage pulses to the gate, or the source bias current can be changed. Alternatively, the signal can be a known concentration pulse of the specific component applied to the FFET or a heat source pulse for changing the temperature of the FFET by a small amount.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 30, 2005Publication date: August 10, 2006Inventors: Ulrich Bonne, James Detry, Richard Kirkpatrick, Peter Tobias
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Publication number: 20050241633Abstract: An integrated, modular solar collector comprising an array of solar collection devices, wherein the array of solar collection devices is mounted in a frame providing for air flow between the devices.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 24, 2005Publication date: November 3, 2005Applicant: YourSolarHome Inc.Inventors: Vladimir Nikiforov, Richard Kirkpatrick