Kenneth Scott Plache

US Patent:

7721273, May 18, 2010

Filed:

Jun 4, 2004

Appl. No.:

10/860870

Inventors:

Kenwood H. Hall - Hudson OH, US
Stephen D. Ryan - Waukesha WI, US
Richard Alan Morse - Hudson OH, US
Raymond J. Staron - Richmond Heights OH, US
Paul R. D'Mura - Glendale AZ, US
James H. Jarrett - Bay Village OH, US
Michael D. Kalan - Highland Heights OH, US
Charles Martin Rischar - Chardon OH, US
Christopher E. Stanek - Willoughby OH, US
Tao Zhao - Gilbert AZ, US
Kenneth S. Plache - Scottsdale AZ, US
Shoshana L. Wodzisz - Boston Township OH, US
Jan Bezdicek - Prelouc, CZ
David A. Johnston - Mentor OH, US
Jeffery W. Brooks - Mentor-on-the-Lake OH, US

Assignee:

Rockwell Automation Technologies, Inc. - Mayfield Heights OH

International Classification:

G06F 9/45
G05B 19/18

US Classification:

717149, 700 7

Abstract:

The present invention relates to a system and methodology facilitating automated manufacturing processes in an industrial controller environment. An automation system is provided for automated industrial processing. The system includes an equipment phase object that is executed by a controller engine, wherein the equipment phase object can be accessible from internal instructions within the controller and/or from external instructions directed to the controller such as from a server or another controller across a network connection. A sequencing engine operates with the equipment phase object to facilitate automated industrial processing. The sequencing engine can be adapted to various industrial standards or in accordance with other state type models.

US Patent:

7831411, Nov 9, 2010

Filed:

May 25, 2007

Appl. No.:

11/753709

Inventors:

Douglas J. Reichard - Fairview OH, US
Kenneth S. Plache - Scottsdale AZ, US

Assignee:

Rockwell Automation Technologies, Inc. - Mayfield Heights OH

International Classification:

G06F 11/30

US Classification:

702183, 702185, 702187, 700 88, 700108

Abstract:

An industrial control monitoring system provides visualization of historical data acquired from an industrial process in a manner that mimic real-time visualization of real-time data acquired from the industrial process. The monitoring system provides an operator interface that allows the operator to direct playback interactively, such as rewinding and forwarding of the playback.

US Patent:

7835805, Nov 16, 2010

Filed:

Sep 29, 2006

Appl. No.:

11/536746

Inventors:

Gavan W Hood - Upper Lockyer, AU
Kenwood H. Hall - Hudson OH, US
Sujeet Chand - Brookfield WI, US
Paul R. D'Mura - Glendale AZ, US
Michael D. Kalan - Highland Heights OH, US
Kenneth S. Plache - Scottsdale AZ, US

Assignee:

Rockwell Automation Technologies, Inc. - Mayfield Heights OH

International Classification:

G06F 19/00

US Classification:

700 20, 700 83

Abstract:

A human machine interface (HMI) interface for an industrial automation system is provided. A module is provided that employs resources and logic to expose functionality of the module while providing generic interfaces to external components of the module. A human machine interface (HMI) component associated with the module adapts functionality of a display based at least in part on a type of user or application. In addition to the display, the HMI component adapts functionality of one or more interface inputs based in part on the type of user or application.

US Patent:

7856279, Dec 21, 2010

Filed:

Sep 29, 2006

Appl. No.:

11/536715

Inventors:

Gavan W. Hood - Upper Lockyer, AU
Kenwood H. Hall - Hudson OH, US
Sujeet Chand - Brookfield WI, US
Paul R. D'Mura - Glendale AZ, US
Michael D. Kalan - Highland Heights OH, US
Kenneth S. Plache - Scottsdale AZ, US

Assignee:

Rockwell Automation Technologies, Inc. - Mayfield Heights OH

International Classification:

G05B 11/01

US Classification:

700 19

Abstract:

A logical module for an industrial automation system is provided. This includes one or more resources to perform an action and a logic component to control a state of the resources. A module employs the resources and the logic component to expose functionality of the module while providing generic interfaces to external components of the module.

US Patent:

7912560, Mar 22, 2011

Filed:

Sep 29, 2006

Appl. No.:

11/536760

Inventors:

Gavan W. Hood - Upper Lockyer, AU
Kenwood H. Hall - Hudson OH, US
Sujeet Chand - Brookfield WI, US
Paul R. D'Mura - Glendale AZ, US
Michael D. Kalan - Highland Heights OH, US
Kenneth S. Plache - Scottsdale AZ, US

Assignee:

Rockwell Automation Technologies, Inc. - Mayfield Heights OH

International Classification:

G06F 19/00

US Classification:

700 20, 710100, 709224

Abstract:

A controller and module for an industrial automation system is provided. A logical module employs resources and logic to expose functionality of the module while providing generic interfaces to external components of the module. A controller is operable with the logical module to provide interactions with components that are at, above, or below a layer associated with the controller.

US Patent:

8041435, Oct 18, 2011

Filed:

Sep 30, 2008

Appl. No.:

12/241342

Inventors:

Kenneth Scott Plache - Scottsdale AZ, US
Daniel Baliey Seger - Kennesaw GA, US
Raymond John Staron - Chagrin Falls OH, US
Taryl Jon Jasper - South Euclid OH, US
James Harry Jarrett - Baltimore MD, US
Russell William Brandes - Brunswick OH, US
Ronald Eric Bliss - Twinsburg OH, US
Michael Dan Kalan - Highland Heights OH, US
Subbian Govindaraj - Solon OH, US
Kenwood Henry Hall - Hudson OH, US
Douglas James Reichard - Fairview OH, US
Robert John Kretschmann - Bay Village OH, US

Assignee:

Rockwell Automation Technologies, Inc. - Mayfield Heights OH

International Classification:

G05B 11/01
G05B 15/02

US Classification:

700 19, 700 9, 700 28, 709200, 709201, 709202, 709203

Abstract:

An object can be used in an industrial control configuration in relation to performing a function or task. Matching can occur such that an object with operational requirements can bind with a host that has capabilities that meet those operational requirements—matching can occur automatically as well as through user operation. Once matched, different functionality can be presented to a user pertaining to the object. To assist the user, the object can include external references, logic, local or private data, as well as others in addition to resources. To facilitate operation, capabilities and resources can be published in a directory that can be accessed by different entities—sometimes with security constraints in order to protect configuration integrity. Likewise, a subscription system can be employed such that when a change to a related entity is made, a notice can transfer to related entities and operation can alter based upon the change.

US Patent:

8078296, Dec 13, 2011

Filed:

Sep 29, 2006

Appl. No.:

11/536818

Inventors:

Paul R. D'Mura - Glendale AZ, US
Gavan W. Hood - Upper Lockyer, AU
Kenwood H. Hall - Hudson OH, US
Sujeet Chand - Brookfield WI, US
Michael D. Kalan - Highland Heights OH, US
Kenneth S. Plache - Scottsdale AZ, US

Assignee:

Rockwell Automation Technologies, Inc. - Mayfield Heights OH

International Classification:

G05B 19/42

US Classification:

700 83, 700 19, 700 20, 700 28, 700 86, 700169

Abstract:

A dynamic selection component for an industrial automation system is provided. The system includes one or more abstraction layers that are executed by a controller, the abstraction layers specify higher level requirements of a process. At least one execution layer is provided that is responsive to the abstraction layers, where the execution layer includes one or more process components that are dynamically selectable at runtime in view of the higher level requirements of the process.

US Patent:

8127035, Feb 28, 2012

Filed:

Sep 28, 2006

Appl. No.:

11/536338

Inventors:

Gavan W. Hood - Upper Lockyer, AU
Michael D. Kalan - Highland Heights OH, US
Sujeet Chand - Brookfield WI, US
Paul R. D'Mura - Glendale AZ, US
Kenwood H. Hall - Hudson OH, US
Kenneth S. Plache - Scottsdale AZ, US
Clifton H. Bromley - New Westminster, CA

Assignee:

Rockwell Automation Technologies, Inc. - Mayfield Hts. OH

International Classification:

G06F 15/16
G05B 15/00

US Classification:

709230, 709227

Abstract:

Systems and methods that facilitate messaging capabilities within a unified plant model (UPM) via employing a plurality of message engines that collaborate in such system. Linkage can be provided among the plurality of message engines, to provide real time interaction among the message engines/services, wherein each message engine normalizes messaging of various messaging protocols and formats. Also various systems of the UPM can map thereto—and provide a consistent interface where events are sent/received consistently across the system.