494 patents
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Utility
Door control armature assemblies
30 May 23
An exemplary armature assembly is configured for use with a door control mounted to one of a door or a doorframe.
Brian C. Eickhoff, Brady Plummer, Bradley May, Nagesh Varadaraju, Suresha Chandrasekharareddy, Vijayakumar Mani, Aditya Heblikar, Dharam Deo Prasad
Filed: 11 May 21
Utility
Powered opening module for a door closer
30 May 23
A retrofit module configured for use with a door closer having a pinion.
Daniel Langenberg, Jason Fodstad, Adithya Gangadhar Shetty, John A. Wolfe, David V. Toloday
Filed: 8 Apr 21
Utility
Ultra-wideband technologies for seamless access control
30 May 23
A system according to one embodiment includes a first computing device comprising ultra-wideband communication circuitry, and a second computing device comprising ultra-wideband communication circuitry configured to communicate with the ultra-wideband communication circuitry of the first computing device to determine the angle and distance of the first computing device relative to the second computing device.
Ryan C. Kincaid, Robert Prostko, Robert Martens, Benjamin J. Hopkins, David M. Baty, Srikanth Venkateswaran, Christopher R. Baker
Filed: 27 Nov 20
Utility
Commissioning an access control device with a programmable card
30 May 23
A method for commissioning an access control device according to one embodiment includes writing, by an enrollment reader, a site key and an access control device identifier to a credential device, reading, by the access control device, the site key and the access control device identifier from the credential device, writing, by the access control device, a device unique identifier (DUID) associated with the access control device and a modified access control device identifier to the credential device, and reading, by the enrollment reader, the DUID from the credential device.
Drew Locketz, Joseph W. Baumgarte
Filed: 9 Apr 20
Utility
Utilizing caveats for wireless credential access
30 May 23
A method according to one embodiment includes receiving, by an access control device, a credential token from a mobile device, wherein the credential token includes an access credential, a credential identifier, and a caveat that instructs the access control device to perform an associated action, determining, by the access control device, a credential type associated with the access credential based on the credential identifier, determining, by the access control device, a set of caveat rules associated with the credential type, wherein the set of caveat rules identifies one or more actions authorized for an access credential of the credential type, and performing, by the access control device, the associated action identified by the caveat in response to a determination that the associated action is an action authorized by the set of caveat rules associated with the credential type.
Joseph W. Baumgarte, Keith R. Broerman, Seth Kaufman, Dennis T. Anfield
Filed: 24 Nov 20
Utility
Technologies for Using NFC or QR Code to Commission a Device to the Cloud
25 May 23
A method of commissioning an access control device to an access control system according to one embodiment includes, by the access control system, receiving a public cryptographic key of a cryptographic key pair from a cryptography circuit manufacturer device, wherein at least the private cryptographic key of the public cryptographic key pair is stored in the cryptography circuit of the access control device; generating commissioning data for in-field commissioning of the access control device in response to receiving the public cryptographic key, wherein the commissioning data for the access control device is associated with a unique identifier located on the access control device; receiving a request from a mobile device for the commissioning data in response to the mobile device scanning the unique identifier on the access control device; and transmitting the commissioning data to the mobile device for transmittal to the access control device.
Joseph W. Baumgarte
Filed: 19 Nov 21
Utility
Blockchain for Access Control
25 May 23
A method of using a blockchain in an access control environment according to one embodiment includes transmitting, by a mobile device, a request to access a passageway secured by a lock device to a first node device, wherein a plurality of node devices including the first node device store the blockchain, receiving, by the mobile device, a lock-specific access token from one of the plurality of node devices in response to validation of a blockchain transaction associated with the request received from the mobile device by the plurality of node devices, transmitting, by the mobile device, the lock-specific access token to the lock device, receiving, by the mobile device, a verification message from the lock device in response to successful authentication of the lock-specific access token, and transmitting, by the mobile device, a notification of verification to the first node device to amend the blockchain.
Joseph W. Baumgarte, Robert Martens, Sean Neal
Filed: 24 Nov 21
Utility
Lock Module with Mechanical Override
25 May 23
An exemplary apparatus includes a housing, a lock mechanism mounted to the housing, an electromechanical driver, a first override mechanism, and a second override mechanism.
Aditya Heblikar, Nagesh Varadaraju, Saagar Mohammed
Filed: 19 Nov 21
Utility
Ripple network access control system
23 May 23
An exemplary method includes operating an access control device in a standalone mode, which involves controlling a locked/unlocked state of the access control device locally, and operating a wireless transceiver of the access control device in a lower-power state in which the wireless transceiver is operable to receive a lockdown signal from an external device.
Andrew Setter, Joseph W. Baumgarte
Filed: 23 Mar 21
Utility
Indicator Lever
18 May 23
A lock apparatus according to certain embodiments has a first state and a second state, and generally includes a handle and a status indicator.
Drake Lunday
Filed: 3 Jan 23
Utility
Solar Powered Access Control Devices
11 May 23
Access control devices are provided that include locking mechanisms, reader devices, and control units powered by solar devices.
Jonathan Everson, Robert Gaulden, Kevin P. Oehler, John D. Goodwin, Joseph Charles Erario
Filed: 12 Apr 22
Utility
Handle Catch Assemblies
11 May 23
An exemplary catch assembly is configured for installation into a spindle, and generally includes a holder, a first catch, a second catch, and a bias mechanism.
Achyuta Dhanvantri, Ravi Telang, Mark A. Ross, Naresh Paddillaya, Sidharth Ramachandran, Ankith Kulal
Filed: 11 Nov 21
Utility
Electric Latch Mechanism
27 Apr 23
An exemplary latchbolt assembly includes a latchbolt, a locking sleeve, and a roller engaged between the latchbolt and the locking sleeve.
Brian C. Eickhoff, Brady Plummer, Benjamin L. Miller
Filed: 5 Jul 22
Utility
Anti-barricade Assembly
27 Apr 23
An example lockset generally includes a housing, a bolt, a turnhub, and a spindle.
Benaka Gireesha, Pradeepkumar Balasubramaniam, Akhil Ramesh Hamsagar
Filed: 21 Oct 21
Utility
Method and Apparatus for Deadbolt Position Sensing
20 Apr 23
The present disclosure is directed to an electronic deadbolt control system including a deadbolt configured to extend or retract between a locked position and an unlocked position, respectively.
William B. Ainley, David M. Baty, David Newby, Justin D. Seacat
Filed: 28 Jun 22
Utility
Top-hanging Sliding Door Including Wedge Design Top Seal
20 Apr 23
Systems and methods for providing a door seal system for top-hanging sliding doors.
Gregory J. GOLDFINCH, Robert Allen LARSON, JR., Dustin Dale SWARTZ
Filed: 9 Feb 22
Utility
Power and Communication Arrangements for an Access Control System
20 Apr 23
An access control system includes an electrically powered access control device for locking and unlocking a barrier, and an access controller coupled to the access control device.
John C. Carpenter, Joseph W. Baumgarte, Kevin P. Oehler
Filed: 28 Jun 22
Utility
Exit device assembly
18 Apr 23
An exit device assembly for use in association with a door having a top, a bottom and a generally vertical surface.
Paul R. Arlinghaus, David M. Schacht, Michael D. Coleman, Abdur Rahman Shareef, Matthew A. Phillips, Marlin Austin
Filed: 12 May 20
Utility
Door Closer Casings
13 Apr 23
An example door closer includes a casing and a pinion rotatably mounted to the casing.
Mitchell T. Barbon, Jonah M. Pattar
Filed: 21 Jun 22
Utility
Credential Management System
13 Apr 23
A server may communicate with a mobile device and/or a reader device via an Internet connection.
Jeffrey S. Neafsey, Rocco Vitali, Alberto Andrini
Filed: 6 Jun 22