Darrell S Filtz from 9263 Fawn Ln, Cedarburg, WI 53012, age 60, Phone: (262)3771038

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Location:

9263 Fawn Ln, Cedarburg, WI 53012

Industry:

Industrial Automation

Work:

Rockwell Automation
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Unique Way Of Terminating Devices Using Insulation Displacement
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US Patent:

6674014, Jan 6, 2004
Filed:

Sep 28, 2001
Appl. No.:

09/966500
Inventors:

James P. Miller - Waukesha WI
Sal Eminovic - Racine WI
Paul Gieschen - Mequon WI
Darrell S. Filtz - Cedarburg WI
Assignee:

Rockwell Automation Technologies, Inc. - Mayfield Heights OH
International Classification:

H01B 1712
US Classification:

174176, 439418, 439413
Abstract:

The present technique provides a technique for electrically wiring devices using insulation displacement. The technique arranges a plurality of insulation displacement members in wedge-shaped configurations for piercing an insulation layer and electrically contacting a conductor of an insulated electrical wire assembly. The insulation displacement members may be disposed at any suitable angles and offsets to provide an effective multipoint electrical contact with the conductor. The insulated electrical wire assembly also may be carried by a wire support structure to facilitate insertion and removal of the insulated electrical wire assembly with the arrangement of insulation displacement members.

Zero Space Component Adapter For Rail Mounted Terminal Block Relays
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US Patent:

6940021, Sep 6, 2005
Filed:

Oct 17, 2003
Appl. No.:

10/688313
Inventors:

Randy Pohl - Mukwonago WI, US
Elmar Gillrath - Huntington Beach CA, US
Darrell S. Filtz - Cedarburg WI, US
Assignee:

Rockwell Automation Technologies, Inc. - Mayfield Heights OH
International Classification:

H02B001/00
US Classification:

174137R, 439638, 439622, 361626, 361668
Abstract:

An in-plane fuse adapter provides a thin housing that may be received by a standard terminal block to present side surfaces conforming substantially to the width of the terminal block relay allowing other terminal blocks to be closely abutted to the left and right side of the terminal block relay when it is attached to a connector rail.

Pushbutton With Replaceable Mode Cam
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US Patent:

7371986, May 13, 2008
Filed:

Aug 29, 2005
Appl. No.:

11/214297
Inventors:

Elsa J. Varland - Lake Geneva WI, US
Darrell S. Filtz - Cedarburg WI, US
Frank J. Graninger - Wind Lake WI, US
Jie Ning - Shorewood WI, US
Assignee:

Rockwell Automation Technologies, Inc. - Mayfield Heights OH
International Classification:

H01H 13/14
US Classification:

200520, 200341
Abstract:

A pushbutton provides an operator with a replaceable cam ring that converts the operating mode of the operator from push-pull to twist-to-release.

Electrical Switch Latch Assembly
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US Patent:

20120103769, May 3, 2012
Filed:

Oct 26, 2011
Appl. No.:

13/282314
Inventors:

Li Jun - Shanghai, CN
Darrell S. Filtz - Cedarburg WI, US
Assignee:

Rockwell Automation Technologies, Inc. - Mayfield Heights OH
International Classification:

H01H 13/10
H01H 11/00
US Classification:

200293, 29622
Abstract:

A latch assembly is provided for securing a switch operator to a contact block. The latch assembly includes a collar designed to retain the switch operator in the latch assembly. The latch assembly also includes a housing having one or more apertures for receiving fasteners to secure the contact block to the latch assembly. The collar is displaceable within the housing between a locked position that secures the switch operator and an unlocked position that permits disengagement of the switch operator from the collar. When the collar is in the locked position, corresponding apertures in the collar align with the one or more apertures in the housing, permitting the fasteners to be inserted through the collar apertures. Insertion of the fasteners through the collar apertures secures the collar in the locked position, thereby impeding unintentional disconnection of the switch operator from the latch assembly.

Led Driver Circuits And Methods
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US Patent:

20130234620, Sep 12, 2013
Filed:

Mar 9, 2012
Appl. No.:

13/416107
Inventors:

Yutao Wang - Brookfield WI, US
Darrell S. Filtz - Cedarburg WI, US
International Classification:

H05B 37/02
US Classification:

315298
Abstract:

An LED driver circuit that can regulate the input signal voltage so that the driver circuit can be used over wide input voltage range or at predetermined voltages. Discrete components are used to drive an LED array with a constant current. The LED driver circuit includes a dynamic current regulator. The dynamic current regulator includes a resistor and capacitor in parallel to provide dynamic current regulation to a switching mode power supply circuit that controls the LED illumination.

Zero Space Fuse System
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US Patent:

6648692, Nov 18, 2003
Filed:

Sep 30, 2002
Appl. No.:

10/261278
Inventors:

Elmar Gillrath - Wauwatosa WI
Randy Pohl - Mukwonago WI
Darrell S. Filtz - Cedarburg WI
Assignee:

Rockwell Automation Technologies, Inc. - Mayfield Heights OH
International Classification:

H01R 1368
US Classification:

439621, 439716, 361833
Abstract:

An in-plane fuse adapter provides a conductive extension that may be received by a standard terminal of a terminal block relay or the like to present side surfaces conforming substantially to the width of the terminal block relay allowing other terminal blocks to be closely abutted to the left and right side of the terminal block relay when it is attached to a connector rail. A wire terminal is held by the housing and attached to the second socket positioned to receive and retain an external electrical conductor of a type normally received by the plurality of terminals of the terminal block relay.

Audio Recognition-Based Industrial Automation Control
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US Patent:

20200348650, Nov 5, 2020
Filed:

Jul 17, 2020
Appl. No.:

16/932356
Inventors:

- Mayfield Heights OH, US
Paul David Schmirler - Glendale WI, US
Alvaro Sanchez - Oak Creek WI, US
Darrell Steven Filtz - Cedarburg WI, US
Steven James Litzau - Greendale WI, US
International Classification:

G05B 19/418
G06F 16/632
G06F 16/683
Abstract:

A system for performing industrial automation control may include an audio device that receives audio data from an element in an industrial automation system. The audio device may determine orientation data based on the audio data. In addition, the audio device may determine an automation command to control a machine in the industrial automation system based on the audio data and the orientation data. After determining the automation command, the audio device may implement a first control action for the machine based at least in part on the automation command, where the first control action causes the machine to adjust an operation.

Audio Recognition-Based Industrial Automation Control
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US Patent:

20200348651, Nov 5, 2020
Filed:

Jul 17, 2020
Appl. No.:

16/932374
Inventors:

- Mayfield Heights OH, US
Paul David Schmirler - Glendale WI, US
Alvaro Sanchez - Oak Creek WI, US
Darrell Steven Filtz - Cedarburg WI, US
Steven James Litzau - Greendale WI, US
International Classification:

G05B 19/418
G06F 16/632
G06F 16/683
Abstract:

A system for performing industrial automation control may include an audio device that receives audio data from an element in an industrial automation system. The audio device may determine orientation data based on the audio data. In addition, the audio device may determine an automation command to control a machine in the industrial automation system based on the audio data and the orientation data. After determining the automation command, the audio device may implement a first control action for the machine based at least in part on the automation command, where the first control action causes the machine to adjust an operation.