Patents by Inventor Tom Benson

Tom Benson 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: 10203231
    Abstract: An apparatus can include a controller; memory accessible to the controller; a bus operatively coupled to the controller; sensor circuitry operatively coupled to the bus where the sensor circuitry generates measurement information representative of an environmental condition; and where the controller determines codes, each of the codes representative of an individual operational state of the apparatus, and where the controller associates, in the memory, at least a portion of the measurement information with at least one of the codes.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 21, 2015
    Date of Patent: February 12, 2019
    Assignee: HACH COMPANY
    Inventors: Tom Benson, Dennis Clark, Erik Host-Steen, Scott David Janson, Ken Labar
  • Publication number: 20160025530
    Abstract: An apparatus can include a controller; memory accessible to the controller; a bus operatively coupled to the controller; sensor circuitry operatively coupled to the bus where the sensor circuitry generates measurement information representative of an environmental condition; and where the controller determines codes, each of the codes representative of an individual operational state of the apparatus, and where the controller associates, in the memory, at least a portion of the measurement information with at least one of the codes.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 21, 2015
    Publication date: January 28, 2016
    Applicant: HACH COMPANY
    Inventors: Tom Benson, Dennis Clark, Erik Host-Steen, Scott David Janson, Ken Labar
  • Patent number: 5780790
    Abstract: A modular elevator control housing with an easily accessibly interior is disclosed. The housing comprises a generally rectangular, elongated casing that is conveniently placed on a wall adjacent to an elevator. The housing protectively encloses elevator operational controls. The housing may replace an existing control housing, mounting over the existing elevator outlet and using existing holes. Alternatively, the housing may be originally installed during building construction. The housing comprises a chassis covered by a display. The chassis comprises a subframe that secures the housing to the wall and a top and bottom cover. The subframe comprises a base bounded by integral, projecting side flanges. Chassis sidewalls are secured to the subframe sides. The inner surfaces of the sidewalls define multiple, parallel channels. Two of the channels seat fasteners to secure the top and bottom covers to the sidewalls. One of the channels captivates fasteners that secure the sidewalls to the subframe.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 31, 1997
    Date of Patent: July 14, 1998
    Assignee: Innovation Ind's Inc.
    Inventors: Tom Benson, Marion England