Jeffrey N Schoess

US Patent:

6426497, Jul 30, 2002

Filed:

Dec 30, 1999

Appl. No.:

09/476392

Inventors:

Steven D. Martinez - Corrales NM
William Mark Blevins - Albuquerque NM
John Russell Kabler - Albuquerque NM
Lonny Wayne Rakes - Rio Rancho NM
Jeffrey Norman Schoess - Buffalo MN

Assignee:

Honeywell International Inc. - Morristown NJ

International Classification:

G01D 534

US Classification:

25023114, 250237 G, 73650

Abstract:

A contactless precision, optical distance and angle measurement method and system optically measuring the position of a moveable object, the bending of the object, the torque applied to the object and the objects rotational velocity. The present invention includes a plurality of optical sensors placed around and adjacent to the moveable object which transmit optical signals to a surface of the object and receives the optic signals when predefined marker means are sensed. The received optic signals are then processed by non-linear estimation techniques known to those of skill in the art to obtain the desired information.

US Patent:

6456567, Sep 24, 2002

Filed:

Apr 9, 2001

Appl. No.:

09/829319

Inventors:

William Mark Blevins - Albuquerque NM
Lonny Rakes - Rio Rancho NM
Eric Judkins - Albuquerque NM
Jeffrey Norman Schoess - Buffalo MN

Assignee:

Honeywell International Inc. - Morristown NJ

International Classification:

G01S 380

US Classification:

367127, 367907, 367 96

Abstract:

A method and apparatus using ultrasonic sensors for determination of the pointing vector described by two points separated in space in the coordinate frame of the measuring system. For measurement, acoustic signals are transmitted from two emitters whose spatially separated coordinates form the desired pointing vector. Three detectors, associated receiver electronics and software are required to compute six distinct spheres from the time of flight measurements. The intersection of the three spheres, associated with each emitter, describe the desired location in the detector coordinate system of that emitter. With the coordinates of each emitter, the pointing vector is computed using standard geometry. A reference is required to determine the time of flight of the signals to each detector. Another embodiment uses an active reflective technique, where the timing is obtained through round trip transmission and reception of the signal with a known fixed delay at the vector points.

US Patent:

6652740, Nov 25, 2003

Filed:

Sep 10, 2001

Appl. No.:

09/950145

Inventors:

Jeffrey N. Schoess - Buffalo MN

Assignee:

Honeywell International Inc. - Morristown NJ

International Classification:

B01D 35143

US Classification:

210 90, 210440, 210443, 340626, 73727

Abstract:

An apparatus for determining hydraulic pressure within a pressure sensing fluid filter assembly includes a pressure-sensing polymer thick film transducer associated with an oil filter assembly. Preferably, pressure sensors are provided on both the oil inlet and outlet areas of the filter. The pressure-sensing transducers send signals to a control module, which may compare pressure readouts at the inlet and outlet sides of the filter. Based on the pressure in the filter, the on-board sensing system will detect a clogged filter condition, and if necessary, the control module will send a signal to an in-dash display terminal, to indicate that an oil change is needed.

US Patent:

6662647, Dec 16, 2003

Filed:

Jan 9, 2001

Appl. No.:

09/757443

Inventors:

Jeffrey N. Schoess - Buffalo MN
Mark D. Simons - Rio Rancho NM

Assignee:

Honeywell International Inc. - Morristown NJ

International Classification:

G01P 1300

US Classification:

7317002

Abstract:

A gaseous fluid data sensor assembly for acquiring data regarding the ambient environment adjacent a surface of an airframe with adjacent air speeds below 40 knots (or another aerodynamic structure with low speed gaseous fluid flow adjacent thereto) having a flexible substrate adhesively conforming to the airframe surface, a conformable cover layer and a relatively thin air data sensor for sensing air pressure between the substrate and the cover layer. The assembly also includes a fiber optic communication link, a battery, a data acquisition subsystem, and a flexible printed circuit, all between the substrate and the cover layer. The cover layer is formed of a polymer film.

US Patent:

6718819, Apr 13, 2004

Filed:

Sep 10, 2001

Appl. No.:

09/950196

Inventors:

Jeffrey N. Schoess - Buffalo MN

Assignee:

Honeywell International Inc. - Morristown NJ

International Classification:

G01N 3326

US Classification:

73 5305, 324448, 210 85, 210 86, 210799, 2104165, 210168, 210167, 73 6161, 73 6141

Abstract:

An apparatus for determining the condition of engine lubricating oil includes a sensor having a plurality of spaced apart electrode pairs on a nonconductive polymer film. The sensor is operatively associated with an oil filter, which provides retro-fit capability and easy access for servicing and replacement. The multi-electrode pair design averages signal output to reduce operational electromagnetic interference noise. A forcing-function waveform reactive circuit is applied to the sensor input electrode as a common voltage potential. The output current from the sensor electrodes is then relayed to a current follower amplifier, which converts the output current into an equivalent voltage for comparison with predetermined values. Based on the voltage values, the on-board sensing system will determine the oils condition, and will trigger a trouble code if the equivalent voltage falls within a predetermined range.

US Patent:

7003873, Feb 28, 2006

Filed:

Sep 26, 2003

Appl. No.:

10/672380

Inventors:

Jeffrey N. Schoess - Buffalo MN, US
Mark D. Simons - Rio Rancho NM, US

Assignee:

Honeywell International, Inc. - Morristown NJ

International Classification:

H05K 3/30

US Classification:

29832, 29595, 29825, 29846, 7317002

Abstract:

A method of making a gaseous fluid data sensor assembly for acquiring data regarding the ambient environment adjacent a surface of an airframe with adjacent air speeds below 40 knots (or another aerodynamic structure with low speed gaseous fluid flow adjacent thereto) having a flexible substrate adhesively conforming to the airframe surface, a conformable cover layer and a relatively thin air data sensor for sensing air pressure between the substrate and the cover layer. The method includes forming a flexible printed circuit on a polymeric film, attaching thin air data sensor to the printed circuit and attaching a flexible substrate to form a conformal air data sensor. The method may also include attaching a data acquisition circuit to the printed circuit and may still further include providing an optical interconnection between the air data sensor and the data acquisition circuit.

US Patent:

20030040885, Feb 27, 2003

Filed:

Aug 14, 2001

Appl. No.:

09/929170

Inventors:

Jeffrey Schoess - Buffalo MN, US
Douglas Mortenson - Maple Grove MN, US
Thomas Jicha - Elk River MN, US

International Classification:

G06F015/02

US Classification:

702/173000

Abstract:

A system and method for determining load weight status for a vehicle, such as a rail car, is provided. The system may include an acceleration sensor secured to the vehicle, and a processor. The acceleration sensor is operable to obtain a vibration input associated with the vehicle, and the processor is operable to determine the load weight status from the vibration input using time domain processing. The time domain processing may include performing a histogram analysis on the vibration input, applying a selective threshold detection scheme, and performing a multi-timeslot voting procedure, according to one embodiment.

US Patent:

20130243621, Sep 19, 2013

Filed:

Aug 31, 2012

Appl. No.:

13/601809

Inventors:

Jeffrey N. Schoess - Howard Lake MN, US
Kannan Sivaprakasam - St. Cloud MN, US

Assignee:

EDEN MEDICAL, INC. - Howard Lake MN

International Classification:

F04B 45/053

US Classification:

417379, 417395

Abstract:

Miniature pumps for dispensing a volume a flowable substance are described. One pump embodiment includes an environmentally-responsive plug layer that can contract in size, e.g., when exposed to an environmental change such as temperature, to allow an activation solution to flow to a layer of expandable material, such as a superporous hydrogel. Expansion of the expandable material urges a diaphragm into a chamber that holds the dispensable fluid, gas, or gel, forcing the fluid, gas or gel out of the pump.