Patents by Inventor Temple L. Fulton
Temple L. Fulton 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: 9529685Abstract: A method for checking an installation location of a component in a failsafe automation system, wherein the components are connected to one another in series and uniquely defined addresses are continuously assigned from a first component to successor components, wherein, after the assignment of addresses to the components, a switching device is operated in the components such that a signal transit time measurement is performed incrementally with a test signal for each successor component, and wherein the test signal is emitted and re-received and the installation location of the successor component is check based on the time difference.Type: GrantFiled: June 28, 2011Date of Patent: December 27, 2016Assignee: Siemens AktiengesellschaftInventors: Herbert Barthel, Temple L. Fulton, Peter Hoedl
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Patent number: 8898633Abstract: Certain exemplary embodiments comprise a system. The system can comprise a user interface renderer, which can be adapted to render a plurality of distinct user interfaces. Each user interface from the plurality of distinct user interfaces can be adapted to configure a corresponding software application from a plurality of software applications associated with operating a programmable logic controller (PLC).Type: GrantFiled: August 24, 2007Date of Patent: November 25, 2014Assignee: Siemens Industry, Inc.Inventors: William K. Bryant, Galen Freemon, James W. Cornett, Temple L. Fulton, Gregory J. Karklins
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Publication number: 20130173960Abstract: A method for checking an installation location of a component in a failsafe automation system, wherein the components are connected to one another in series and uniquely defined addresses are continuously assigned from a first component to successor components, wherein, after the assignment of addresses to the components, a switching device is operated in the components such that a signal transit time measurement is performed incrementally with a test signal for each successor component, and wherein the test signal is emitted and re-received and the installation location of the successor component is check based on the time difference.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 28, 2011Publication date: July 4, 2013Inventors: Herbert Barthel, Temple L. Fulton, Peter Hoedl
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Patent number: 8417847Abstract: Certain exemplary embodiments can comprise a system, which can comprise a module communicatively coupled to a programmable logic controller (PLC). The module can comprise a transmission circuit and/or a receiving circuit. The module can be adapted to communicate with the PLC via 8B/10B encoded frames. A frame of the 8B/10B encoded frames can comprise a plurality of ordered fields.Type: GrantFiled: August 8, 2007Date of Patent: April 9, 2013Assignee: Siemens AktiengesellschaftInventors: Alan D. McNutt, Mark Steven Boggs, Temple L. Fulton
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Patent number: 8321653Abstract: Certain exemplary embodiments can comprise a system, which can comprise a module communicatively coupled to a programmable logic controller (PLC). The module can comprise a transmission circuit and/or a receiving circuit. The module can be adapted to communicate with the PLC via 8B/10B encoded frames. A frame of the 8B/10B encoded frames can comprise a plurality of ordered fields.Type: GrantFiled: August 8, 2007Date of Patent: November 27, 2012Assignee: Siemens AktiengesellschaftInventors: Alan D. McNutt, Mark Steven Boggs, Temple L. Fulton
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Patent number: 8195844Abstract: Certain exemplary embodiments can provide a system, which can comprise a programmable logic controller (PLC). The system can comprise a serial communications port connected to the PLC. In certain exemplary embodiments, the system can comprise a controller adapted to enable a customer application program to access and control the serial communications port.Type: GrantFiled: September 16, 2008Date of Patent: June 5, 2012Assignee: Siemens AktiengesellschaftInventors: Temple L. Fulton, Steven M. Hausman, William K. Bryant
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Patent number: 7792043Abstract: Certain exemplary embodiments can comprise a system, which can comprise a module communicatively coupled to a programmable logic controller (PLC). The module can comprise a transmission circuit and/or a receiving circuit. The module can be adapted to communicate with the PLC via 8B/10B encoded frames. A frame of the 8B/10B encoded frames can comprise a plurality of ordered fields.Type: GrantFiled: August 8, 2007Date of Patent: September 7, 2010Assignee: Siemens Industry, Inc.Inventors: Alan D. McNutt, Temple L. Fulton, Mark Steven Boggs
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Patent number: 7788476Abstract: Certain exemplary embodiments can comprise a system, which can comprise a module communicatively coupled to a programmable logic controller (PLC). The module can comprise a transmission circuit and/or a receiving circuit. The module can be adapted to communicate with the PLC via 8B/10B encoded frames. A frame of the 8B/10B encoded frames can comprise a plurality of ordered fields.Type: GrantFiled: August 8, 2007Date of Patent: August 31, 2010Assignee: Siemens Industry, Inc.Inventors: Alan D. McNutt, Mark Steven Boggs, Temple L. Fulton
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Patent number: 7752511Abstract: A method for providing a signal indicative of a set single bit flag, which is set for a scan cycle responsive to a detection of a fault in an Input/Output (I/O) device of a programmable logic controller (PLC) system or an I/O interface of the PLC system. Numerous other aspects are provided.Type: GrantFiled: August 8, 2007Date of Patent: July 6, 2010Assignee: Siemens Industry, Inc.Inventors: Temple L. Fulton, Lothar Trapp, Heiner Fuchs
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Publication number: 20090083589Abstract: Certain exemplary embodiments can provide a system, which can comprise a programmable logic controller (PLC). The system can comprise a serial communications port connected to the PLC. In certain exemplary embodiments, the system can comprise a controller adapted to enable a customer application program to access and control the serial communications port.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 16, 2008Publication date: March 26, 2009Applicant: Siemens Energy & Automation, Inc.Inventors: Temple L. Fulton, Steven M. Hausman, William K. Bryant
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Publication number: 20080133789Abstract: Certain exemplary embodiments can comprise a system, which can comprise a module communicatively coupled to a programmable logic controller (PLC). The module can comprise a transmission circuit and/or a receiving circuit. The module can be adapted to communicate with the PLC via 8B/10B encoded frames. A frame of the 8B/10B encoded frames can comprise a plurality of ordered fields.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 8, 2007Publication date: June 5, 2008Inventors: Alan D. McNutt, Mark Steven Boggs, Temple L. Fulton
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Publication number: 20080126882Abstract: Certain exemplary embodiments can comprise a method, which can comprise providing a signal indicative of a set single bit flag. The flag can be set for a scan cycle responsive to a detection of a fault in an Input/Output (I/O) device of a programmable logic controller (PLC) system or an I/O interface of the PLC system.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 8, 2007Publication date: May 29, 2008Inventors: Temple L. Fulton, Lothar Trapp, Heiner Fuchs
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Publication number: 20080127065Abstract: Certain exemplary embodiments comprise a system. The system can comprise a user interface renderer, which can be adapted to render a plurality of distinct user interfaces. Each user interface from the plurality of distinct user interfaces can be adapted to configure a corresponding software application from a plurality of software applications associated with operating a programmable logic controller (PLC).Type: ApplicationFiled: August 24, 2007Publication date: May 29, 2008Inventors: William K. Bryant, Galen Freemon, James W. Cornett, Temple L. Fulton, Gregory J. Karklins
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Publication number: 20080125885Abstract: Certain exemplary embodiments can comprise a system, which can comprise a module communicatively coupled to a programmable logic controller (PLC). The module can comprise a transmission circuit and/or a receiving circuit. The module can be adapted to communicate with the PLC via 8B/10B encoded frames. A frame of the 8B/10B encoded frames can comprise a plurality of ordered fields.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 8, 2007Publication date: May 29, 2008Inventors: Alan D. McNutt, Temple L. Fulton, Mark Steven Boggs
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Patent number: 7086036Abstract: A programmable logic controller with enhanced and extended the capabilities. A digital input filter implement filters with considerable less logic by simulating the action of a capacitor being driven by a constant current source whose output voltage is sensed by a comparator with a large amount of hysterisis. A pulse catch circuit captures the input pulse even though the update occurs between scan cycles. A pulse output controller includes a hardware pipeline mechanism to allow for smooth, hardware-controlled transitions from wave-form to wave-form. A free port link allows the user to control the port either manually or by operation of a user program. In order to provide higher performance for communication using PPI protocol, the PLC includes a built-in protocol. An n-bit modem protocol ensures data integrity without use of a parity type data integrity system.Type: GrantFiled: December 8, 2000Date of Patent: August 1, 2006Assignee: Siemens Energy & Automation, Inc.Inventors: Mark Steven Boggs, Temple L. Fulton, Steve Hausman, Gary McNabb, Alan McNutt, Steven W. Stimmel
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Patent number: 6904471Abstract: A programmable logic controller with enhanced and extended the capabilities. A digital input filter implement filters with considerable less logic by simulating the action of a capacitor being driven by a constant current source whose output voltage is sensed by a comparator with a large amount of hysteresis. A pulse catch circuit captures the input pulse even though the update occurs between scan cycles. A pulse output controller includes a hardware pipeline mechanism to allow for smooth, hardware-controlled transitions from wave-form to wave-form. A free port link allows the user to control the port either manually or by operation of a user program. In order to provide higher performance for communication using PPI protocol, the PLC includes a built-in protocol. An n-bit modem protocol ensures data integrity without use of a parity type data integrity system.Type: GrantFiled: December 8, 2000Date of Patent: June 7, 2005Assignee: Siemens Energy & Automation, Inc.Inventors: Mark Steven Boggs, Temple L. Fulton, Steve Hausman, Gary McNabb, Alan McNutt, Steven W. Stimmel
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Patent number: 6745254Abstract: A programmable logic controller with enhanced and extended the capabilities. A digital input filter implement filters with considerable less logic by simulating the action of a capacitor being driven by a constant current source whose output voltage is sensed by a comparator with a large amount of hysterisis. A pulse catch circuit captures the input pulse even though the update occurs between scan cycles. A pulse output controller includes a hardware pipeline mechanism to allow for smooth, hardware-controlled transitions from wave-form to wave-form. A free port link allows the user to control the port either manually or by operation of a user program. In order to provide higher performance for communication using PPI protocol, the PLC includes a built-in protocol. An n-bit modem protocol ensures data integrity without use of a parity type data integrity system.Type: GrantFiled: December 8, 2000Date of Patent: June 1, 2004Assignee: Siemens Energy & Automation, Inc.Inventors: Mark Steven Boggs, Temple L. Fulton, Steve Hausman, Gary McNabb, Alan McNutt, Steven W. Stimmel
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Patent number: 6594529Abstract: A programmable logic controller with enhanced and extended the capabilities. A digital input filter implement filters with considerable less logic by simulating the action of a capacitor being driven by a constant current source whose output voltage is sensed by a comparator with a large amount of hysterisis. A pulse catch circuit captures the input pulse even though the update occurs between scan cycles. A pulse output controller includes a hardware pipeline mechanism to allow for smooth, hardware-controlled transitions from wave-form to wave-form. A free port link allows the user to control the port either manually or by operation of a user program. In order to provide higher performance for communication using PPI protocol, the PLC includes a built-in protocol. An n-bit modem protocol ensures data integrity without use of a parity type data integrity system.Type: GrantFiled: March 15, 2000Date of Patent: July 15, 2003Assignee: Siemens Energy & AutomationInventors: Mark Steven Boggs, Temple L. Fulton, Steve Hausman, Gary McNabb, Alan McNutt, Steven W. Stimmel
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Patent number: 6574743Abstract: A programmable logic controller with enhanced and extended the capabilities. A digital input filter implement filters with considerable less logic by simulating the action of a capacitor being driven by a constant current source whose output voltage is sensed by a comparator with a large amount of hysterisis. A pulse catch circuit captures the input pulse even though the update occurs between scan cycles. A pulse output controller includes a hardware pipeline mechanism to allow for smooth, hardware-controlled transitions from wave-form to wave-form. A free port link allows the user to control the port either manually or by operation of a user program. In order to provide higher performance for communication using PPI protocol, the PLC includes a built-in protocol. An n-bit modem protocol ensures data integrity without use of a parity type data integrity system.Type: GrantFiled: March 30, 2000Date of Patent: June 3, 2003Assignee: Siemens Energy & AutomationInventors: Mark Steven Boggs, Temple L. Fulton, Steve Hausman, Gary McNabb, Alan McNutt, Steven W. Stimmel
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Patent number: 6546521Abstract: In a programmable logic controller with enhanced and extended the capabilities and including a modem. The PLC includes a built-in protocol. An n-bit modem protocol ensures data integrity without use of a parity type data integrity system.Type: GrantFiled: December 8, 2000Date of Patent: April 8, 2003Assignee: Siemens Energy & AutomationInventors: Mark Steven Boggs, Temple L. Fulton, Steve Hausman, Gary McNabb, Alan McNutt, Steven W. Stimmel