Patents by Inventor Ronald N. Landis

Ronald N. Landis 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: 9476775
    Abstract: A temperature sensor includes a housing and a temperature sensing element disposed in the housing. Electrical connections may extend from the temperature sensing element through the housing and an epoxy may be disposed in the housing, wherein the epoxy may at least partially around the temperature sensing element. The epoxy may provide a thermal pathway between the sensing element and the housing and may be being flexible to accommodate different rates of thermal expansion between the temperature sensing element and the electrical connections without requiring a separate mechanical strain relief. A temperature sensor system includes a temperature sensor and a mineral insulated cable coupled to the temperature sensor. The temperature sensor may be configured to be removably coupled to the mineral insulated cable via a stop flange and a sleeve coupled to the mineral insulated cable. The sleeve may be configured to provide stability and reduce vibrational stress to the temperature sensor system.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 1, 2011
    Date of Patent: October 25, 2016
    Assignee: STONERIDGE, INC.
    Inventors: Robert J. Sparks, Douglas I. Obenour, Ronald N. Landis
  • Patent number: 9182297
    Abstract: A temperature sensor system includes a temperature sensor, a cable having an end coupled to the temperature sensor, and a stop flange coupled to the cable. The temperature sensor system further includes a vibration reducing and/or modifying sleeve positioned against the stop flange. The sleeve includes a body portion defining a through passage configured to receive and retain at least a portion of the cable. The sleeve is configured to provide stability and reduce vibrational stress to the temperature sensor system. The sleeve is configured to be added to the temperature sensor system during assembly of the system and/or to be added after the temperature sensor system is fully assembled.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 23, 2012
    Date of Patent: November 10, 2015
    Assignee: Stoneridge, Inc.
    Inventors: Ronald N. Landis, Douglas I. Obenour, Robert J. Sparks
  • Patent number: 8690423
    Abstract: A sensor configured to detect exhaust gas temperature of an exhaust, the sensor including a housing and a sensing element at least partially disposed within the housing. A filler material, including a first media and at least one additional media, is disposed within the housing and at least partially surrounds the sensing element. The first media is configured to be stable in reducing atmospheres up to 800° C. and in oxidizing atmospheres up to 850° C. and the second media is configured to provide oxygen storage capacity and enhance chemical stability and/or oxygen entrapment.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 7, 2011
    Date of Patent: April 8, 2014
    Assignee: Stoneridge, Inc.
    Inventors: Zaid Alnaqash, Ken Kubasek, Ronald N. Landis
  • Publication number: 20130223478
    Abstract: A temperature sensor system includes a temperature sensor, a cable having an end coupled to the temperature sensor, and a stop flange coupled to the cable. The temperature sensor system further includes a vibration reducing and/or modifying sleeve positioned against the stop flange. The sleeve includes a body portion defining a through passage configured to receive and retain at least a portion of the cable. The sleeve is configured to provide stability and reduce vibrational stress to the temperature sensor system. The sleeve is configured to be added to the temperature sensor system during assembly of the system and/or to be added after the temperature sensor system is fully assembled.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 23, 2012
    Publication date: August 29, 2013
    Applicant: STONERIDGE, INC.
    Inventors: Ronald N. Landis, Douglas I. Obenour, Robert J. Sparks
  • Publication number: 20120082181
    Abstract: A sensor configured to detect exhaust gas temperature of an exhaust, the sensor including a housing and a sensing element at least partially disposed within the housing. A filler material, including a first media and at least one additional media, is disposed within the housing and at least partially surrounds the sensing element. The first media is configured to be stable in reducing atmospheres up to 800° C. and in oxidizing atmospheres up to 850° C. and the second media is configured to provide oxygen storage capacity and enhance chemical stability and/or oxygen entrapment.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 7, 2011
    Publication date: April 5, 2012
    Inventors: Zaid Alnaqash, Ken Kubasek, Ronald N. Landis
  • Publication number: 20110238281
    Abstract: A temperature sensor includes a housing and a temperature sensing element disposed in the housing. Electrical connections may extend from the temperature sensing element through the housing and an epoxy may be disposed in the housing, wherein the epoxy may at least partially around the temperature sensing element. The epoxy may provide a thermal pathway between the sensing element and the housing and may be being flexible to accommodate different rates of thermal expansion between the temperature sensing element and the electrical connections without requiring a separate mechanical strain relief. A temperature sensor system includes a temperature sensor and a mineral insulated cable coupled to the temperature sensor. The temperature sensor may be configured to be removably coupled to the mineral insulated cable via a stop flange and a sleeve coupled to the mineral insulated cable. The sleeve may be configured to provide stability and reduce vibrational stress to the temperature sensor system.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 1, 2011
    Publication date: September 29, 2011
    Applicant: STONERIDGE, INC.
    Inventors: Robert J. Sparks, Douglas I. Obenour, Ronald N. Landis
  • Patent number: 7931401
    Abstract: A temperature sensor including a housing and a temperature sensing element at least partially disposed in the housing. A particulate media, which may include a blend of differently sized particles, is disposed in the housing and at least partially surrounds the temperature sensing element. The particulate media may entrain oxygen to avoid a reducing atmosphere in said housing.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 20, 2009
    Date of Patent: April 26, 2011
    Assignee: Stoneridge Control Devices, Inc.
    Inventors: Ronald N. Landis, Robert J. Sparks, Jeffrey T. Norris
  • Patent number: 7682076
    Abstract: A temperature sensor including a housing and a temperature sensing element at least partially disposed in the housing. A particulate media, which may include a blend of differently sized particles, is disposed in the housing and at least partially surrounds the temperature sensing element. The particulate media may entrain oxygen to avoid a reducing atmosphere in said housing.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 28, 2007
    Date of Patent: March 23, 2010
    Assignee: Stoneridge, Inc.
    Inventors: Ronald N. Landis, Robert J. Sparks, Jeffrey T. Norris
  • Publication number: 20090151859
    Abstract: A temperature sensor including a housing and a temperature sensing element at least partially disposed in the housing. A particulate media, which may include a blend of differently sized particles, is disposed in the housing and at least partially surrounds the temperature sensing element. The particulate media may entrain oxygen to avoid a reducing atmosphere in said housing.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 20, 2009
    Publication date: June 18, 2009
    Applicant: STONERIDGE, INC.
    Inventors: Ronald N. Landis, Robert J. Sparks, Jeffrey T. Norris