Pittsburgh, PA, United States of America

Kimberly Costlow

This inventor holds 1 USPTO granted patent, plus 2 CIPO patents. Top assignee: Emerson Process Management Power & Water Solutions, Inc.. Active years: 2013.

IDiyas Innovation Intelligence. (2026). Inventor Profile: Kimberly Costlow. Retrieved from https://idiyas.com/inventor/kimberly-costlow

Data source: USPTO (United States Patent and Trademark Office) public patent records. Weekly synchronization. How IDiyas builds this profile


% Patents Active = 100.0


Average Co-Inventor Count = 5.0

ph-index = 1

Forward Citations = 24(Granted Patents)


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Years Active: 2013

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1 patent (USPTO):Explore Patents

Title: Kimberly Costlow - Innovator in Process Control Systems

Introduction

Kimberly Costlow is a notable inventor in the field of process control systems. She has made significant contributions to the development of technologies that enhance the reliability and efficiency of control systems. Despite having no patents to her name, her work has been influential in advancing the understanding of redundant controller synchronization.

Latest Patents

One of her latest inventions is titled "A Method For Redundant Controller Synchronization For Bump-Less Failover During Normal And Mismatch Conditions." This invention focuses on an apparatus and method for implementing redundant controller synchronization, which is crucial for ensuring seamless operation during failover situations. The redundant controllers are designed to transmit essential state information from the primary controller to the backup controller, facilitating synchronization that is typically not shared with other devices during process control functions. The invention also addresses how the backup controller can determine state information during a failover when a mismatch condition exists, ensuring that the system initializes correctly at startup.

Career Highlights

Throughout her career, Kimberly has demonstrated a commitment to innovation in process control technologies. Her work has been recognized for its potential to improve system reliability and operational efficiency. She has collaborated with other professionals in the field to further enhance the development of these technologies.

Collaborations

Some of her notable coworkers include Richard W. Kephart and Michael Durbin. Their collaborative efforts have contributed to advancements in the field of process control systems.

Conclusion

Kimberly Costlow's contributions to process control systems highlight her innovative spirit and dedication to improving technology. Her work in redundant controller synchronization is a testament to her expertise and commitment to advancing the field.

Profile summary based on public USPTO records.
Data Sources: USPTO Patent Grant XML, Patent Center, EPO & CIPO • Normalized by IDiyas Innovation Graph. Methodology & provenance architecturePlease report any incorrect information to [email protected]
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