Patents by Inventor Scott L. Kern
Scott L. Kern 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: 7330782Abstract: A control system for a marine vessel having one or more engines and a transmission associated with each engine is disclosed. The control system includes one or more control stations, each having a control arm and arm position means coupled to the control arm for providing an electrical signal that represents a position of the control arm within its operating range. The system includes one or more electronic control units, each of which is electro-mechanically coupled to an engine and a transmission. A first electronic control unit (ECU) includes input means for receiving the electrical signal, control means for controlling a throttle of a first engine and shift position of a first transmission based on the electrical signal, and output means for providing a control signal that represents a current position of the control arm to a second ECU.Type: GrantFiled: October 17, 2005Date of Patent: February 12, 2008Assignee: Telefax IncorporatedInventors: Dennis I. Graham, Daniel J. Carr, Scott L. Kern, Howard A. Lang
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Patent number: 7142955Abstract: A control system for a marine vessel having three or more engines is disclosed. The three or more engines may be operated via one or two control levers from each of one or more control stations. The control system may include a first control lever and a second control lever, each of which has an associated operating range. The control levers operate the engine throttle and transmission controls for three or more engines in a plurality of modes. This may be accomplished under software control using a digital data link between respective engine control units associated with the engines.Type: GrantFiled: June 30, 2003Date of Patent: November 28, 2006Assignee: Teleflex, Inc.Inventors: Scott L. Kern, Howard A. Lang, James W. Zecca, Ronald J. List
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Patent number: 6965817Abstract: A control system for a marine vessel having one or more engines and a transmission associated with each engine is disclosed. The control system includes one or more control stations, each having a control arm and arm position means coupled to the control arm for providing an electrical signal that represents a position of the control arm within its operating range. The system includes one or more electronic control units, each of which is electro-mechanically coupled to an engine and a transmission. A first electronic control unit (ECU) includes input means for receiving the electrical signal, control means for controlling a throttle of a first engine and shift position of a first transmission based on the electrical signal, and output means for providing a control signal that represents a current position of the control arm to a second ECU.Type: GrantFiled: April 29, 2004Date of Patent: November 15, 2005Assignee: Teleflex IncorporatedInventors: Dennis I. Graham, Daniel J. Carr, Scott L. Kern, Howard A. Lang
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Publication number: 20040209731Abstract: A control system for a marine vessel having one or more engines and a transmission associated with each engine is disclosed. The control system includes one or more control stations, each having a control arm and arm position means coupled to the control arm for providing an electrical signal that represents a position of the control arm within its operating range. The system includes one or more electronic control units, each of which is electro-mechanically coupled to an engine and a transmission. A first electronic control unit (ECU) includes input means for receiving the electrical signal, control means for controlling a throttle of a first engine and shift position of a first transmission based on the electrical signal, and output means for providing a control signal that represents a current position of the control arm to a second ECU.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 29, 2004Publication date: October 21, 2004Applicant: Teleflex IncorporatedInventors: Dennis I. Graham, Daniel J. Carr, Scott L. Kern, Howard A. Lang
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Patent number: 6751533Abstract: A control system for a marine vessel having one or more engines and a transmission associated with each engine is disclosed. The control system includes one or more control stations, each having a control arm and arm position means coupled to the control arm for providing an electrical signal that represents a position of the control arm within its operating range. The system includes one or more electronic control units, each of which is electro-mechanically coupled to an engine and a transmission. A first electronic control unit (ECU) includes input means for receiving the electrical signal, control means for controlling a throttle of a first engine and shift position of a first transmission based on the electrical signal, and output means for providing a control signal that represents a current position of the control arm to a second ECU.Type: GrantFiled: April 30, 2003Date of Patent: June 15, 2004Assignee: Teleflex, IncorporatedInventors: Dennis I. Graham, Daniel J. Carr, Scott L. Kern, Howard A. Lang
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Publication number: 20030204291Abstract: A control system for a marine vessel having one or more engines and a transmission associated with each engine is disclosed. The control system includes one or more control stations, each having a control arm and arm position means coupled to the control arm for providing an electrical signal that represents a position of the control arm within its operating range. The system includes one or more electronic control units, each of which is electro-mechanically coupled to an engine and a transmission. A first electronic control unit (ECU) includes input means for receiving the electrical signal, control means for controlling a throttle of a first engine and shift position of a first transmission based on the electrical signal, and output means for providing a control signal that represents a current position of the control arm to a second ECU.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 30, 2003Publication date: October 30, 2003Inventors: Dennis I. Graham, Deniel J. Carr, Scott L. Kern, Howard A. Lang
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Patent number: 6587765Abstract: A control system for a marine vessel having one or more engines and a transmission associated with each engine includes one or more control stations, each having a control arm. The system includes one or more electronic control units, each of which is electro-mechanically coupled to an engine and a transmission. A first electronic control unit (ECU) controls a throttle of a first engine and a shift position of a first transmission based on the electrical signal. The second ECU is coupled to the first ECU via the communications link, and controls the throttle of a second engine and the shift position of a second transmission based on a control signal from the first ECU.Type: GrantFiled: June 4, 2001Date of Patent: July 1, 2003Assignee: Teleflex IncorporatedInventors: Dennis I. Graham, Daniel J. Carr, Scott L. Kern, Howard A. Lang
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Patent number: 5734894Abstract: Methods and apparatus for preventing the loss and/or corruption of process data stored by data collection and/or test instruments (referred to hereinafter collectively as "recording instruments"), which may otherwise result from events such as the removal of aforementioned storage media while data transfer operations are in progress; loss of power to the recording instrument while data transfer operations are in progress; and/or the execution of internal CPU traps or other CPU reset conditions while data transfer operations are in progress. The methods and apparatus contemplated by the invention also provide for the recovery of process data which has been corrupted during a power loss or CPU reset when normal operation of a recording instrument resumes.Type: GrantFiled: April 25, 1995Date of Patent: March 31, 1998Assignee: Honeywell Inc.Inventors: John R. Adamson, Scott L. Kern, Thomas A. Satko, Ellyse E. Smolenak
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Patent number: 5243696Abstract: A multipoint, multiple function recorder which can record, display, and process up to 135 input/output data points, either analog or discrete, in various combinations. A strip chart recorder is provided for permanently recording input and output data points and, in conjunction with the chart recorder, a separate programmable dot matrix display is provided, such display being responsive to the same input/output data points and operable for displaying data in both alphanumeric and graphic form, the display being independently operable from said chart recorder, such that said input/output points are displayable at different times from the times when they are being printed on the chart recorder.Type: GrantFiled: December 9, 1991Date of Patent: September 7, 1993Assignee: General Signal CorporationInventors: Daniel J. Carr, Charles R. Scally, Michael D. Carney, Scott L. Kern, Thomas A. Satko, James W. Zecca
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Patent number: 4389674Abstract: A preamplifier for use primarily with a solid state line scanner for amplifying the signal output from the scanner and suppressing the noise from switching spikes featuring a cascode-connected input stage in a preamplifier having its gain stabilized by negative feedback.Type: GrantFiled: March 5, 1981Date of Patent: June 21, 1983Assignee: Leeds & Northrup CompanyInventors: James J. Hitt, Scott L. Kern