Patents by Inventor Roger Brummell
Roger Brummell 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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Publication number: 20240319020Abstract: A method of calibrating temperature of a resistive element includes: generating a standard resistance-temperature (R-T) curve for the resistive element in an isothermal condition, wherein the resistive element comprises a material with a Curie temperature; generating an operational R-T curve for the resistive element during a normal operation of the resistive element; shifting the operational R-T curve toward the standard R-T curve at the Curie temperature to generate an adjusted operational R-T curve; and adjusting a measured temperature of the resistive element based on a resistance of the resistive element and the adjusted operational R-T curve.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 5, 2024Publication date: September 26, 2024Applicant: WATLOW ELECTRIC MANUFACTURING COMPANYInventors: David P. CULBERTSON, Steven T. JYSTAD, Roger BRUMMELL, Sanhong ZHANG, Jeremy OHSE, Peter KOSS, Austin JOHANNES
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Patent number: 12031875Abstract: A method of calibrating temperature of a resistive element having a material with a Curie temperature includes generating a standard resistance-temperature (R-T) curve for the resistive element in isothermal conditions to identify values of the R-T curve and an inflection point at the Curie temperature, generating operational R-T curves for the resistive element over an operational time period, comparing the standard R-T curve to the operational R-T curves, and adjusting the operational curves to the standard R-T curve at the Curie temperature to calibrate temperature of the resistive element.Type: GrantFiled: April 8, 2021Date of Patent: July 9, 2024Assignee: Watlow Electric Manufacturing CompanyInventors: David P. Culbertson, Steven T. Jystad, Roger Brummell, Sanhong Zhang, Jeremy Ohse, Pete Koss, Austin Johannes
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Patent number: 11917730Abstract: A control system for controlling an operation of a resistive heater includes a dielectric parameter determination module, a prediction module, and a heater operation control module. The dielectric parameter determination module determines a material property of a dielectric material of the resistive heater when the resistive heater is in an active mode. The prediction module predicts a life expectancy of the resistive heater based on the material property of the dielectric material. The heater operation control module changes operation of the resistive heater based on the material property and the life expectancy.Type: GrantFiled: August 1, 2019Date of Patent: February 27, 2024Assignee: WATLOW ELECTRIC MANUFACTURING COMPANYInventors: Mohammad Nosrati, Roger Brummell, Timothy Tompkins
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Publication number: 20220104314Abstract: A heater assembly includes a pair of heating sections and a coupling assembly. The heating sections each include a conductive portion. The coupling assembly includes a coupling enclosure and a coupling member disposed inside the coupling enclosure. The conductive portions of the pair of heating sections are connected by the coupling member inside the coupling enclosure.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 27, 2021Publication date: March 31, 2022Applicant: WATLOW ELECTRIC MANUFACTURING COMPANYInventors: Michael A. JONES, Ken GAULKE, Jeremy OHSE, Roger BRUMMELL, Scott H. BOEHMER, Jacob LINDLEY
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Publication number: 20210318177Abstract: A method of calibrating temperature of a resistive element having a material with a Curie temperature includes generating a standard resistance-temperature (R-T) curve for the resistive element in isothermal conditions to identify values of the R-T curve and an inflection point at the Curie temperature, generating operational R-T curves for the resistive element over an operational time period, comparing the standard R-T curve to the operational R-T curves, and adjusting the operational curves to the standard R-T curve at the Curie temperature to calibrate temperature of the resistive element.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 8, 2021Publication date: October 14, 2021Applicant: WATLOW ELECTRIC MANUFACTURING COMPANYInventors: David P. CULBERTSON, Steven Jystad, Roger BRUMMELL, Sanhong ZHANG, Jeremy OHSE, Pete KOSS, Austin JOHANNES
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Patent number: 10801388Abstract: A heating apparatus and method for use in an exhaust gas system is provided that includes a container body defining an exhaust gas pathway, a heater flange component attached to an exterior of the container body, and a heater assembly disposed in the exhaust gas pathway and secured to the heater flange component. The heater assembly includes at least one heater element, a bracket assembly that secures the at least one heater element in the container body, and a conformal bracket for securing the at least one heater element to the bracket assembly.Type: GrantFiled: December 18, 2013Date of Patent: October 13, 2020Assignee: Watlow Electric Manufacturing CompanyInventors: David P. Culbertson, Richard T. Williams, Jr., Christopher Meyers, Jeremy Ohse, Mark Everly, Roger Brummell, Gerald S. Jackson, Jake Spooler, James N. Pradun, Scott H. Boehmer, Mitchell T. Diaco, Robert K. Frake
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Patent number: 10770318Abstract: A heater assembly includes a heating member, a mounting member that mounts the heating member to a wall of an external component, and an insulator disposed between the heating member and the wall. The insulator electrically insulates the heating member from the wall and blocks a ground path from the heating member to the wall of the external component.Type: GrantFiled: September 9, 2016Date of Patent: September 8, 2020Assignee: Watlow Electric Manufacturing CompanyInventors: Mohammad Nosrati, Roger Brummell, Kenneth D. Ames, Paul S. Whetstone
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Publication number: 20190357311Abstract: A control system for controlling an operation of a resistive heater includes a dielectric parameter determination module, a prediction module, and a heater operation control module. The dielectric parameter determination module determines a material property of a dielectric material of the resistive heater when the resistive heater is in an active mode. The prediction module predicts a life expectancy of the resistive heater based on the material property of the dielectric material. The heater operation control module changes operation of the resistive heater based on the material property and the life expectancy.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 1, 2019Publication date: November 21, 2019Applicant: Watlow Electric Manufacturing CompanyInventors: Mohammad NOSRATI, Roger BRUMMELL, Timothy TOMPKINS
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Patent number: 10420173Abstract: A control system for controlling an operation of a resistive heater includes a dielectric parameter determination module for determining a dielectric parameter of the resistive heater when the resistive heater is in an active mode, and a diagnostic module for diagnosing performance of the resistive heater based on the dielectric parameter.Type: GrantFiled: October 3, 2016Date of Patent: September 17, 2019Assignee: Watlow Electric Manufacturing CompanyInventors: Mohammad Nosrati, Roger Brummell, Timothy Tompkins
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Publication number: 20170099699Abstract: A control system for controlling an operation of a resistive heater includes a dielectric parameter determination module for determining a dielectric parameter of the resistive heater when the resistive heater is in an active mode, and a diagnostic module for diagnosing performance of the resistive heater based on the dielectric parameter.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 3, 2016Publication date: April 6, 2017Applicant: Watlow Electric Manufacturing CompanyInventors: Mohammad Nosrati, Roger Brummell, Timothy Tompkins
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Publication number: 20170069514Abstract: A heater assembly includes a heating member, a mounting member that mounts the heating member to a wall of an external component, and an insulator disposed between the heating member and the wall. The insulator electrically insulates the heating member from the wall and blocks a ground path from the heating member to the wall of the external component.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 9, 2016Publication date: March 9, 2017Applicant: Watlow Electric Manufacturing CompanyInventors: Mohammad Nosrati, Roger Brummell, Kenneth D. Ames, Paul S. Whetstone
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Patent number: 9486988Abstract: A process of forming a resistive device such as a load resistor or a heater is provided that includes forming a dielectric layer onto a substrate, a target, or an adjacent functional layer, wherein the dielectric layer in one form defines a single layer of dielectric tape. The dielectric tape is laminated to the substrate, the target, or the adjacent functional layer through a single predetermined cycle of pressure, temperature and time. A resistive layer is formed on the dielectric layer after the dielectric tape is laminated to the substrate. A protective layer is formed over the resistive layer.Type: GrantFiled: September 10, 2013Date of Patent: November 8, 2016Assignee: Watlow Electric Manufacturing CompanyInventors: Angie Privett, Roger Brummell, Larry Forbis
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Publication number: 20140190151Abstract: A heating apparatus and method for use in an exhaust gas system is provided that includes a container body defining an exhaust gas pathway, a heater flange component attached to an exterior of the container body, and a heater assembly disposed in the exhaust gas pathway and secured to the heater flange component. The heater assembly includes at least one heater element, a bracket assembly that secures the at least one heater element in the container body, and a conformal bracket for securing the at least one heater element to the bracket assembly.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 18, 2013Publication date: July 10, 2014Applicant: Watlow Electric Manufacturing CompanyInventors: David P. Culbertson, Richard T. Williams, JR., Christopher Meyers, Jeremy Ohse, Mark Everly, Roger Brummell, Gerald S. Jackson, Jake Spooler, James N. Pradun, Scott H. Boehmer, Mitchell T. Diaco, Robert K. Frake
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Publication number: 20140014265Abstract: A process of forming a resistive device such as a load resistor or a heater is provided that includes forming a dielectric layer onto a substrate, a target, or an adjacent functional layer, wherein the dielectric layer in one form defines a single layer of dielectric tape. The dielectric tape is laminated to the substrate, the target, or the adjacent functional layer through a single predetermined cycle of pressure, temperature and time. A resistive layer is formed on the dielectric layer after the dielectric tape is laminated to the substrate. A protective layer is formed over the resistive layer.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 10, 2013Publication date: January 16, 2014Applicant: Watlow Electric Manufacturing CompanyInventors: Angie Privett, Roger Brummell, Larry Forbis
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Patent number: 8557082Abstract: A process of forming a resistive device such as a load resistor or a heater is provided that includes forming a dielectric layer onto a substrate, a target, or an adjacent functional layer, wherein the dielectric layer in one form defines a single layer of dielectric tape. The dielectric tape is laminated to the substrate, the target, or the adjacent functional layer through a single predetermined cycle of pressure, temperature and time, and then a resistive layer is farmed on the dielectric layer, and a protective layer is formed over the resistive layer.Type: GrantFiled: July 18, 2007Date of Patent: October 15, 2013Assignee: Watlow Electric Manufacturing CompanyInventors: Angie Privett, Roger Brummell, Larry Forbis
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Patent number: 8089337Abstract: A resistive device for use in providing a resistive load to a target under the application of power from a power source is provided, the resistive device being adapted for electrical connection to the power source through a pair of terminal wires. The resistive device includes a thick film material, and the thick film material defines at least one layer of tape. The resistive device can be, by way of example, a heater or a load resistor, and can also include a substrate onto which a layer of dielectric tape is disposed, a resistive layer disposed on the layer of dielectric tape, and a protective layer disposed on the resistive layer.Type: GrantFiled: July 18, 2007Date of Patent: January 3, 2012Assignee: Watlow Electric Manufacturing CompanyInventors: Roger Brummell, Angie Privett
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Patent number: 8070899Abstract: A method of positioning a tape preform as a layer onto a resistive device substrate during the manufacture of a layered resistive device is provided. The method includes locating the tape preform in a predetermined position and translating one or more of the following relative to each other until a portion of the positioning device engages the tape preform: a positioning device, the resistive device substrate, and the tape preform. The method also includes continuing the translation until the tape preform engages the resistive device substrate and continuing the translation such that components of the positioning device progressively translate around the resistive device substrate and subsequently position the tape preform onto the resistive device substrate. In some forms, the method includes using a controller and/or applying a predetermined cycle of temperature, pressure, and time to the substrate and tape preform.Type: GrantFiled: August 25, 2010Date of Patent: December 6, 2011Assignee: Watlow Electric Manufacturing CompanyInventors: Larry Forbis, Jason Miller, Ken Gaulke, Angie Privett, Roger Brummell, Tom Lamantia, Julie Tischer
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Patent number: 8061402Abstract: An apparatus for positioning a tape preform as a layer onto a substrate during the manufacture of a layered resistive device is provided. The apparatus includes at least one positioning member, wherein the positioning member defines a proximal end portion and a distal end portion. The apparatus also includes a contact member adapted to engage the tape preform against the substrate. The contact member and the distal end portion of the positioning member are configured to position the tape preform onto the substrate.Type: GrantFiled: April 7, 2008Date of Patent: November 22, 2011Assignee: Watlow Electric Manufacturing CompanyInventors: Larry Forbis, Jason Miller, Ken Gaulke, Angie Privett, Roger Brummell, Tom LaMantia, Julie Tischer
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Publication number: 20100319186Abstract: A method of positioning a tape preform as a layer onto a resistive device substrate during the manufacture of a layered resistive device is provided. The method includes locating the tape preform in a predetermined position and translating one or more of the following relative to each other until a portion of the positioning device engages the tape preform: a positioning device, the resistive device substrate, and the tape preform. The method also includes continuing the translation until the tape preform engages the resistive device substrate and continuing the translation such that components of the positioning device progressively translate around the resistive device substrate and subsequently position the tape preform onto the resistive device substrate. In some forms, the method includes using a controller and/or applying a predetermined cycle of temperature, pressure, and time to the substrate and tape preform.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 25, 2010Publication date: December 23, 2010Applicant: WATLOW ELECTRIC MANUFACTURING COMPANYInventors: Larry Forbis, Jason Miller, Ken Gaulke, Angie Privett, Roger Brummell, Tom Lamantia, Julie Tischer
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Publication number: 20090250173Abstract: An apparatus for positioning a tape preform as a layer onto a substrate during the manufacture of a layered resistive device is provided. The apparatus includes at least one positioning member, wherein the positioning member defines a proximal end portion and a distal end portion. The apparatus also includes a contact member adapted to engage the tape preform against the substrate. The contact member and the distal end portion of the positioning member are configured to position the tape preform onto the substrate.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 7, 2008Publication date: October 8, 2009Applicant: Watlow Electric Manufacturing CompanyInventors: Larry Forbis, Jason Miller, Ken Gaulke, Angie Privett, Roger Brummell, Tom Lamantia, Julie Tischer