Patents by Inventor Robert Sibilski
Robert Sibilski 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: 11927352Abstract: A wireless actuator assembly for use in a building control system includes an actuated component such as a damper or a valve and an actuator that is configured to move the actuated component between a first position and a second position. The assembly includes a short range wireless communication module having a nominal communication range of less than 60 feet and an actuator controller that is operably coupled to the actuator and the short range wireless communication module. The actuator controller may be configured to receive one or more actuator commands from a portable handheld device via the short range wireless communication module and to send information to the portable handheld device via the short range wireless communication module.Type: GrantFiled: June 3, 2020Date of Patent: March 12, 2024Assignee: HONEYWELL INTERNATIONAL INC.Inventors: Daniel Waseen, Sophia Bellos, Carl Penttila, Timothy McCarthy, Robert Sibilski
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Publication number: 20200363084Abstract: A wireless actuator assembly for use in a building control system includes an actuated component such as a damper or a valve and an actuator that is configured to move the actuated component between a first position and a second position. The assembly includes a short range wireless communication module having a nominal communication range of less than 60 feet and an actuator controller that is operably coupled to the actuator and the short range wireless communication module. The actuator controller may be configured to receive one or more actuator commands from a portable handheld device via the short range wireless communication module and to send information to the portable handheld device via the short range wireless communication module.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 3, 2020Publication date: November 19, 2020Inventors: Daniel Waseen, Sophia Bellos, Carl Penttila, Timothy McCarthy, Robert Sibilski
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Patent number: 10684030Abstract: A wireless actuator assembly for use in a building control system includes an actuated component such as a damper or a valve and an actuator that is configured to move the actuated component between a first position and a second position. The assembly includes a short range wireless communication module having a nominal communication range of less than 60 feet and an actuator controller that is operably coupled to the actuator and the short range wireless communication module. The actuator controller may be configured to receive one or more actuator commands from a portable handheld device via the short range wireless communication module and to send information to the portable handheld device via the short range wireless communication module.Type: GrantFiled: March 5, 2015Date of Patent: June 16, 2020Assignee: Honeywell International Inc.Inventors: Daniel Waseen, Sophia Bellos, Carl Penttila, Timothy McCarthy, Robert Sibilski
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Publication number: 20160258638Abstract: A wireless actuator assembly for use in a building control system includes an actuated component such as a damper or a valve and an actuator that is configured to move the actuated component between a first position and a second position. The assembly includes a short range wireless communication module having a nominal communication range of less than 60 feet and an actuator controller that is operably coupled to the actuator and the short range wireless communication module. The actuator controller may be configured to receive one or more actuator commands from a portable handheld device via the short range wireless communication module and to send information to the portable handheld device via the short range wireless communication module.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 5, 2015Publication date: September 8, 2016Inventors: Daniel Waseen, Sophia Bellos, Carl Penttila, Timothy McCarthy, Robert Sibilski
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Patent number: 8760103Abstract: A system for controlling power to actuators. For example, a controller may output a signal having a variable duty cycle waveform for controlling current to an actuator via an interface circuit between the controller and the actuator. Changing the duty cycle may change the amount of current to the actuator. The controller may provide a control signal that optimizes power consumption by the actuator for efficiency purposes. However, if the controller fails, then no control signal may be available to allow current to the actuator, particularly in situations where the actuator may need to be operationally tested. To avoid such situations, fail-safe bypass switching may be incorporated into the interface circuit. Upon absence of a control signal from the controller, the circuit may provide a default signal in lieu of the control signal to maintain current to the actuator.Type: GrantFiled: September 30, 2011Date of Patent: June 24, 2014Assignee: Honeywell International Inc.Inventors: Mark David Bokusky, Robert Sibilski, Liliana Jasiczek
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Publication number: 20130082634Abstract: A system for controlling power to actuators. For example, a controller may output a signal having a variable duty cycle waveform for controlling current to an actuator via an interface circuit between the controller and the actuator. Changing the duty cycle may change the amount of current to the actuator. The controller may provide a control signal that optimizes power consumption by the actuator for efficiency purposes. However, if the controller fails, then no control signal may be available to allow current to the actuator, particularly in situations where the actuator may need to be operationally tested. To avoid such situations, fail-safe bypass switching may be incorporated into the interface circuit. Upon absence of a control signal from the controller, the circuit may provide a default signal in lieu of the control signal to maintain current to the actuator.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 30, 2011Publication date: April 4, 2013Applicant: HONEYWELL INTERNATIONAL INC.Inventors: Mark David Bokusky, Robert Sibilski, Liliana Jasiczek
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Publication number: 20070046236Abstract: Methods for operating an actuator including providing a position sensor and using the position sensor to provide end-stop functionality for the actuator. The actuator may have a motor controlled by control circuitry, with the control circuitry reading a variable from a position sensor to determine when the motor should be deactivated due to an associated actuated part reaching a motion limit. Also, actuators including a position sensor, a motor, and control circuitry. The control circuitry may take an output from the position sensor and use the position sensor output to determine when to shut off the electric motor due to its encountering a motion limit, providing end stop functionality with reduced complexity and wear. Further embodiments include HVAC dampers and valves for use in controlling gas, steam, water, or other liquid or fluid flow.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 30, 2005Publication date: March 1, 2007Applicant: HONEYWELL INTERNATIONAL INC.Inventors: Scott McMillan, Robert Sibilski