Patents by Inventor Wayne Robert Schindler

Wayne Robert Schindler 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).

  • System and method for using alternative energy source for hot water heater storage tank
    Patent number: 10605465
    Abstract: Appliances, such as hot water heaters, hot water heater controllers, and methods of operating such hot water heaters, that take into consideration the availability and capacity of alternative energy sources so that additional efficiencies can be realized by sensing the availability of an alternative energy source and adjusting the control algorithms used to control the use of the available electric power is provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 21, 2016
    Date of Patent: March 31, 2020
    Assignee: Robertshaw Controls Company
    Inventors: Joseph Ferron, Wayne Robert Schindler
  • SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR USING ALTERNATIVE ENERGY SOURCE FOR HOT WATER HEATER STORAGE TANK
    Publication number: 20170122574
    Abstract: Appliances, such as hot water heaters, hot water heater controllers, and methods of operating such hot water heaters, that take into consideration the availability and capacity of alternative energy sources so that additional efficiencies can be realized by sensing the availability of an alternative energy source and adjusting the control algorithms used to control the use of the available electric power is provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 21, 2016
    Publication date: May 4, 2017
    Applicant: Robertshaw Controls Company
    Inventors: Joseph Ferron, Wayne Robert Schindler
  • Multiple flow rate detection system and method for consumer appliance
    Patent number: 8132586
    Abstract: A supervisory system and method for monitoring multiple flow rate fluid distribution systems and for determining the presence of a failure therein are provided. The system monitors the flow of fluid through the distribution system with a single flow meter, determines the flow rate at which fluid is flowing, and accumulates at that rate a water flow control value. If the accumulated water flow value exceeds a predetermined threshold, further flow of fluid in the system will be disabled. To take account of the multiple flow rates capable through the distribution system, the accumulated water flow value will decremented at the immediately preceding increment rate.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 30, 2008
    Date of Patent: March 13, 2012
    Assignee: Robertshaw Controls Company
    Inventor: Wayne Robert Schindler
  • Multiple Flow Rate Detection System and Method for Consumer Appliance
    Publication number: 20100024541
    Abstract: A supervisory system and method for monitoring multiple flow rate fluid distribution systems and for determining the presence of a failure therein are provided. The system monitors the flow of fluid through the distribution system with a single flow meter, determines the flow rate at which fluid is flowing, and accumulates at that rate a water flow control value. If the accumulated water flow value exceeds a predetermined threshold, further flow of fluid in the system will be disabled. To take account of the multiple flow rates capable through the distribution system, the accumulated water flow value will decremented at the immediately preceding increment rate.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 30, 2008
    Publication date: February 4, 2010
    Applicant: Robertshaw Controls Company
    Inventor: Wayne Robert Schindler