James R Ernst

US Patent:

6362768, Mar 26, 2002

Filed:

Jan 12, 2000

Appl. No.:

09/481585

Inventors:

Mohamed F. Younis - Columbia MD
James Wolter Ernst - Columbia MD

Assignee:

Honeywell International Inc. - Morristown NJ

International Classification:

H03M 112

US Classification:

341155, 341120, 341144

Abstract:

An Input/Output device has programmable signal conditioning and signal control circuitry capable of receiving signals, scaling the received signals to a predetermined voltage range, determining signal type for each of the received signals, and controlling input/output circuitry of the programmable signal conditioning and signal control circuitry for accessing input signals and generating output signals. The I/O device further includes conversion circuitry for receiving the output signals and converting the output signals from analog to digital to enable these signals to be digitally processed, and also receives digitally processed signals, converts the digitally processed signals to analog signals, and transmits the analog signals as input signals to the programmable signal conditioning and signal control circuitry. Bus interface logic circuitry coupled to the programmable signal conditioning and signal control circuitry for interfacing the I/O device with a bus for transferring information to and from the I/O device is also included. The I/O device may be provided with high current and/or voltage conditioning circuitry for conditioning the signals within current and voltage ranges which are tolerable to microelectronics of the programmable signal conditioning and signal control circuitry; and signal specific conditioning circuitry for conditioning the signals to match the electrical characteristics of the programmable signal conditioning and signal control circuitry.

US Patent:

6448914, Sep 10, 2002

Filed:

Oct 24, 2000

Appl. No.:

09/694881

Inventors:

Mohamed Younis - Columbia MD
James W. Ernst - Carmel IN

Assignee:

Honeywell International Inc. - Morristown NJ

International Classification:

H03M 100

US Classification:

341141, 341139, 341108

Abstract:

An integrated circuit chip for interfacing a digital computer to sensors and controlled devices can be configured to accept and provide a variety of analog and discrete input and output signals. The circuit includes a plurality of signal conditioning cells, a plurality of signal conversion cells, and input and output signal multiplexors.

US Patent:

7302722, Dec 4, 2007

Filed:

Jun 27, 2005

Appl. No.:

11/167990

Inventors:

James E. Ernst - Kansas City KS, US
Timothy F. Dunfee - Lake Quivera KS, US
Brian W. Mellies - Stillwell KS, US

Assignee:

Burke, Inc. - Kansas City KS

International Classification:

A61G 7/08

US Classification:

5600, 5 861, 5510

Abstract:

A bariatric transport is provided. The transport includes a bed area for use by a bariatric patient. The transport further includes a drive assembly that is operable to selectively drive the transport in forward and rearward directions and permit turning of the transport with little or no lateral movement of the transport. Leading and trailing stabilizing wheel assemblies are provided that are selectively moveable into and out of engagement with a supporting floor. Drive devices are also provided to provide selective elevating and lowering of various components of bariatric patient supports.

US Patent:

7472438, Jan 6, 2009

Filed:

Oct 24, 2007

Appl. No.:

11/877887

Inventors:

James E. Ernst - Kansas City KS, US
Timothy F. Dunfee - Lake Quivera KS, US
Brian W. Mellies - Stillwell KS, US

Assignee:

Burke, Inc. - Kansas City KS

International Classification:

A61G 7/08

US Classification:

5600, 5 861, 5510

Abstract:

A bariatric transport is provided. The transport includes a bed area for use by a bariatric patient. The transport further includes a drive assembly that is operable to selectively drive the transport in forward and rearward directions and permit turning of the transport with little or no lateral movement of the transport. Leading and trailing stabilizing wheel assemblies are provided that are selectively moveable into and out of engagement with a supporting floor. Drive devices are also provided to provide selective elevating and lowering of various components of bariatric patient supports.

US Patent:

58166149, Oct 6, 1998

Filed:

Mar 21, 1997

Appl. No.:

8/822102

Inventors:

DuWayne E. Kramer - Lake Quivira KS
James Ernst - Kansas City KS
Jerry L. Traylor - Olathe KS
James C. Hile - Grandview MO

Assignee:

Burke, Inc. - Kansas City KS

International Classification:

B62D 118

US Classification:

280775

Abstract:

A tiller assembly for steering a personal mobility vehicle. A knuckle joint for the tiller includes a base secured on the front wheel steering spindle and a knuckle element connected for limited pivotal movement on the base. A bolt connects the knuckle element to the base and also connects the tiller to the knuckle joint. A spring loaded pin on the tiller enters spaced apart openings in the knuckle element to lock the tiller to the knuckle element in any one of various positions, including an operating position and a collapsed position. Adjustment screws on the base are contacted by stop surfaces on the knuckle element to limit in both directions the pivoting of the knuckle element. This allows the tiller to float to a limited extent and also to act rigidly when the vehicle user needs to pull himself up by using the tiller. Spacer sleeves on the pivot bolt allow adjustment of the friction between the knuckle element and base without affecting the tiller.

US Patent:

54113970, May 2, 1995

Filed:

Jan 22, 1993

Appl. No.:

8/007474

Inventors:

William Rogers - Hopatcong NJ
James J. Ernst - Livingston NJ
Steven Williamson - Haledon NJ
Dominick J. Musto - Middlesex NJ

Assignee:

Symtron Systems, Inc. - Fair Lawn NJ

International Classification:

G09B 1900

US Classification:

434226

Abstract:

A fire fighting trainer for use in training fire fighters to extinguish jet crash fuel fires and the like, the trainer includes a supply pipe and control valve, a distribution pipe with holes, an open tank with a diffuser being a mixture of water and gravel within which the distribution pipe is disposed, so that liquid propane jets out from the holes, then passes as vapor bubbles to the diffuser surface, then collects as propane vapor on the surface, and a gas pilot flame device for lighting the propane vapor to form flames on the diffuser surface. The simulated flames look very similar to jet crash liquid fuel flames.

US Patent:

53205367, Jun 14, 1994

Filed:

Jun 18, 1993

Appl. No.:

8/080470

Inventors:

William Rogers - Hopatcong NJ
James J. Ernst - Livingston NJ
Steven Williamson - Haledon NJ
Dominick J. Musto - Middlesex NJ

Assignee:

Symtron Systems, Inc. - Fair Lawn NJ

International Classification:

G09B 1900

US Classification:

434226

Abstract:

A fire fighting trainer for use in training fire fighters is provided. The fire fighting trainer includes a structure having a plurality of chambers having concrete or grating floors. Each chamber contains one or a series of real or simulated items, which are chosen from a group of items, such as furniture and fixtures and equipment. The trainer also includes a smoke generating system having a smoke generator having a smoke line with an outlet for each chamber. The trainer also includes a propane gas flame generating system having at least one propane gas pressure controller and a gas line with a burner control and one or more single element or multi-element burners for each chamber. The trainer has a main control panel for regulating the flame generating system and the smoke generating system and for controlling the fire, or fires, and smoke in each chamber. The trainer also has one or more sensor assemblies in each chamber, which senses water, foam, powder and inert gas agent application, and which is connected to the main control panel to sense and report what and where and how an extinguishing material or medium or agent is being used in each chamber during a test of trainees or fire fighters, so that the single fire or spreading fire and smoke can be simultaneously regulated or reset to suit the conditions in the chamber.

US Patent:

53283759, Jul 12, 1994

Filed:

Jun 18, 1993

Appl. No.:

8/080469

Inventors:

William Rogers - Hopatcong NJ
James J. Ernst - Livingston NJ
Steven Williamson - Haledon NJ
Domnick J. Musto - Middlesex NJ

Assignee:

Symtron Systems, Inc. - Fair Lawn NJ

International Classification:

G09B 1900

US Classification:

434226

Abstract:

A fire fighting trainer for use in training fire fighters is provided. The fire fighting trainer includes a structure having a plurality of chambers having concrete or grating floors. Each chamber contains one or a series of real or simulated items, which are chosen from a group of items, such as furniture and fixtures and equipment. The trainer also includes a smoke generating system having a smoke generator having a smoke line with an outlet for each chamber. The trainer also includes a propane gas flame generating system having at least one propane gas pressure controller and a gas line with a burner control and one or more single element or multi-element burners for each chamber. The trainer has a main control panel for regulating the flame generating system and the smoke generating system and for controlling the fire, or fires, and smoke in each chamber. The trainer also has one or more sensor assemblies in each chamber, which senses water, foam, powder and inert gas agent application, and which is connected to the main control panel to sense and report what and where and how an extinguishing material or medium or agent is being used in each chamber during a test of trainees or fire fighters, so that the single fire or spreading fire and smoke can be simultaneously regulated or reset to suit the conditions in the chamber.