Patents Assigned to KNOX ASSOCIATES, INC.
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Patent number: 11933075Abstract: An electronic key may include a partial capacitor comprising a capacitive metal plate in communication with a processor. The capacitive metal plate of the partial capacitor is configured to form a capacitor with a corresponding capacitive metal plate of a lock when brought into proximity with the metal plate of the lock. Data may be transferred from the key to the lock using a capacitor formed by combining the two metal plates, wherein a common ground is established between the metal plate of the key and the metal plate of the lock through a parasitic capacitance present between the key and lock circuitry. Audit trail data may be recorded based on usage of the key.Type: GrantFiled: December 28, 2022Date of Patent: March 19, 2024Assignee: KNOX Associates, Inc.Inventors: Bryan E. Pavlovic, Tamara Hatzinger, Dominik Scheffler, Howard Needham, Jason Pedersen, John Kowalski, Timothy Sherack, William James
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Patent number: 11849550Abstract: A key retention device and a portable dock for the key retention device are disclosed. The key retention device includes a key holder and a base. The key holder is rotatably coupled to the base. The base includes pins that extend into a cavity of the key holder when the key holder is in a closed position and do not extend into the cavity when the key holder is in an open position. The base includes a finger that prevents users from inserting an electronic key into the key holder when the key holder is in the closed position. The key retention device can receive the portable dock and lock the key holder in the locked position when a user input is received. The user input can be provided to the key retention device to remove an electronic key from the portable dock or to remove the portable dock altogether.Type: GrantFiled: August 2, 2022Date of Patent: December 19, 2023Assignee: Knox Associates, Inc.Inventors: Jason Shaun Pedersen, Tamara Hatzinger
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Patent number: 11821565Abstract: A locking cap may be selectively locked into place within a tubular opening, such as the open end of a standpipe used to charge a building sprinkler system. The locking cap may have a plug portion. A friction load can be used to limit the unauthorized removal of the plug portion.Type: GrantFiled: February 2, 2021Date of Patent: November 21, 2023Assignee: KNOX Associates, Inc.Inventors: Jason S. Pedersen, Tab S. Hinton, Nathan M. Becktold, Bryan E. Pavlovic
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Patent number: 11808066Abstract: Described herein are example fluid guards that can be used with locking devices. Various aspects may be particularly applicable to electrical locks, but they may also be applicable to mechanical locks. A locking device guard can include a guard head, a guard body, and a hinge. The guard head may include a fluid absorber, a frame that is shaped to receive the fluid absorber, and a fastening mechanism. The guard body can be coupled with an electronic lock. The guard body can include an aperture that is configured to expose a face of the electronic lock.Type: GrantFiled: September 24, 2020Date of Patent: November 7, 2023Assignee: KNOX Associates, Inc.Inventors: Jason Pedersen, Dominik Scheffler
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Patent number: 11598121Abstract: An electronic key may include a partial capacitor comprising a capacitive metal plate in communication with a processor. The capacitive metal plate of the partial capacitor is configured to form a capacitor with a corresponding capacitive metal plate of a lock when brought into proximity with the metal plate of the lock. Data may be transferred from the key to the lock using a capacitor formed by combining the two metal plates, wherein a common ground is established between the metal plate of the key and the metal plate of the lock through a parasitic capacitance present between the key and lock circuitry. Audit trail data may be recorded based on usage of the key.Type: GrantFiled: December 11, 2020Date of Patent: March 7, 2023Assignee: Knox Associates, Inc.Inventors: Bryan E. Pavlovic, Tamara Hatzinger, Dominik Scheffler, Howard Needham, Jason Pedersen, John Kowalski, Timothy Sherack, William James
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Patent number: 11230416Abstract: A storage container can include at least one movement sensor in or on a frame of the storage container and at least one movement sensor in or on a door of the storage container. A processor can compare outputs of the movement sensors to determine whether the door is open.Type: GrantFiled: December 11, 2020Date of Patent: January 25, 2022Assignee: Knox Associates, Inc.Inventors: James McBride, Hans Rodrigues de Miranda, Jason Pedersen, Terry Mosier, Bryan Edward Pavlovic, Joshua Jacque Edberg
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Patent number: 10890015Abstract: An electronic key may include a partial capacitor comprising a capacitive metal plate in communication with a processor. The capacitive metal plate of the partial capacitor is configured to form a capacitor with a corresponding capacitive metal plate of a lock when brought into proximity with the metal plate of the lock. Data may be transferred from the key to the lock using a capacitor formed by combining the two metal plates, wherein a common ground is established between the metal plate of the key and the metal plate of the lock through a parasitic capacitance present between the key and lock circuitry. Audit trail data may be recorded based on usage of the key.Type: GrantFiled: September 18, 2019Date of Patent: January 12, 2021Assignee: Knox Associates, Inc.Inventors: Bryan E. Pavlovic, Tamara Hatzinger, Dominik Scheffler, Howard Needham, Jason Pedersen, John Kowalski, Timothy Sherack, William James
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Patent number: 10889418Abstract: A storage container can include at least one movement sensor in or on a frame of the storage container and at least one movement sensor in or on a door of the storage container. A processor can compare outputs of the movement sensors to determine whether the door is open.Type: GrantFiled: December 9, 2019Date of Patent: January 12, 2021Assignee: Knox Associates, Inc.Inventors: James McBride, Hans Rodrigues de Miranda, Jason Pedersen, Terry Mosier, Bryan Edward Pavlovic, Joshua Jacque Edberg
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Patent number: 10801233Abstract: Described herein are example fluid guards that can be used with locking devices. Various aspects may be particularly applicable to electrical locks, but they may also be applicable to mechanical locks. A locking device guard can include a guard head, a guard body, and a hinge. The guard head may include a fluid absorber, a frame that is shaped to receive the fluid absorber, and a fastening mechanism. The guard body can be coupled with an electronic lock. The guard body can include an aperture that is configured to expose a face of the electronic lock.Type: GrantFiled: August 6, 2018Date of Patent: October 13, 2020Assignee: KNOX Associates, Inc.Inventors: Jason Pedersen, Dominik Scheffler
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Patent number: 10513379Abstract: A storage container can include at least one movement sensor in or on a frame of the storage container and at least one movement sensor in or on a door of the storage container. A processor can compare outputs of the movement sensors to determine whether the door is open.Type: GrantFiled: December 22, 2017Date of Patent: December 24, 2019Assignee: Knox Associates, Inc.Inventors: James McBride, Hans Rodrigues de Miranda, Jason Pedersen, Terry Mosier, Bryan Edward Pavlovic, Joshua Jacque Edberg
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Patent number: 9710981Abstract: An electronic key may include a partial capacitor comprising a capacitive metal plate in communication with a processor. The capacitive metal plate of the partial capacitor is configured to form a capacitor with a corresponding capacitive metal plate of a lock when brought into proximity with the metal plate of the lock. Data may be transferred from the key to the lock using a capacitor formed by combining the two metal plates, wherein a common ground is established between the metal plate of the key and the metal plate of the lock through a parasitic capacitance present between the key and lock circuitry.Type: GrantFiled: May 5, 2015Date of Patent: July 18, 2017Assignee: Knox Associates, Inc.Inventor: Keith T. Wolski
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Patent number: 9341299Abstract: A lockable pipe cover includes an inner cap and an outer cover which are selectively coupled together for axial rotation. When the cap is locked, the inner cap and the outer cover are free to rotate independently from one another thus rotation of the outer cover will not remove the cap from the pipe. In the unlocked position, the inner cap and the outer cover are coupled for rotation and thus rotation of the outer cover results in rotation of the inner cap.Type: GrantFiled: September 26, 2014Date of Patent: May 17, 2016Assignee: Knox Associates, Inc.Inventor: Dohn J. Trempala
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Patent number: 9041510Abstract: An electronic key may include a partial capacitor comprising a capacitive metal plate in communication with a processor. The capacitive metal plate of the partial capacitor is configured to form a capacitor with a corresponding capacitive metal plate of a lock when brought into proximity with the metal plate of the lock. Data may be transferred from the key to the lock using a capacitor formed by combining the two metal plates, wherein a common ground is established between the metal plate of the key and the metal plate of the lock through a parasitic capacitance present between the key and lock circuitry.Type: GrantFiled: December 5, 2012Date of Patent: May 26, 2015Assignee: KNOX ASSOCIATES, INC.Inventor: Keith T. Wolski
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Patent number: D795675Type: GrantFiled: November 6, 2015Date of Patent: August 29, 2017Assignee: Knox Associates, Inc.Inventors: Mark M. Howse, Michael J. Weiland, Eugen C. Buican
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Patent number: D844318Type: GrantFiled: April 27, 2017Date of Patent: April 2, 2019Assignee: Knox Associates, Inc.Inventors: Michael J. Weiland, James McBride, Luz Amaya, Dominik Sheffler, Jason Pedersen
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Patent number: D881677Type: GrantFiled: April 27, 2017Date of Patent: April 21, 2020Assignee: KNOX ASSOCIATES, INC.Inventors: Michael J. Weiland, James McBride, Eugen C. Buican, Mark M. Howse
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Patent number: D931599Type: GrantFiled: March 21, 2019Date of Patent: September 28, 2021Assignee: KNOX Associates, Inc.Inventors: Michael J. Weiland, James McBride, Luz Amaya, Dominik Sheffler, Jason Pedersen
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Patent number: D1015119Type: GrantFiled: March 13, 2020Date of Patent: February 20, 2024Assignee: Knox Associates, Inc.Inventors: Michael J. Weiland, James McBride, Eugen C Buican, Mark M. Howse