Patents by Inventor Alex Bodurka

Alex Bodurka has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • Patent number: 11879285
    Abstract: A door system comprises a door frame adapted to be mounted within an opening, a door pivotally attached to the door frame, a power converter such as an AC/DC converter operably associated the door frame, and a DC electric device mounted to the door and electrically connected to the AC/DC converter. The AC/DC converter is configured to be electrically connected to an AC power unit operably associated with the door system.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 6, 2021
    Date of Patent: January 23, 2024
    Assignee: MASONITE CORPORATION
    Inventors: Cory J. Sorice, Steven B. Swartzmiller, Alex Bodurka
  • Publication number: 20230419759
    Abstract: An entry system includes a plurality of first user devices, such as key fobs, ID cards and the like. A plurality of second user devices are maintained by users, and may include mobile phones, smart watches and tablets. A main entry system controls a barrier to allow entry to approved individuals. An authorization system is configured to validate the first and second user devices, and to send an electronic questionnaire to the second user device. The user must complete the questionnaire and transmit it to the main entry system. The second user device, the main entry system, and the authorization system communicate with each other over a computer network. If the user successfully completes the questionnaire and the user's identity is authenticated, the main entry system allows the barrier to be opened so that the user may enter the facility.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 27, 2023
    Publication date: December 28, 2023
    Inventors: Alex BODURKA, Jan H. ETTRICH, David TOLL
  • Publication number: 20230366254
    Abstract: A door system comprises a door frame adapted to be mounted within an opening, a door pivotally attached to the door frame, an AC/DC converter operably associated with the door frame, a DC electric device mounted to the door, at least one sensor mounted to the door frame or the door, and a power management controller configured to receive an input from the at least one sensor and send a command to the DC electric device. The AC/DC converter is configured to be electrically connected to an AC power unit disposed outside the door system. The DC electric device is electrically connected to the AC/DC converter.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 20, 2023
    Publication date: November 16, 2023
    Inventors: Cory J. SORICE, Steven B. SWARTZMILLER, Alex BODURKA
  • Patent number: 11739583
    Abstract: A door system comprises a door frame adapted to be mounted within an opening, a door pivotally attached to the door frame, an AC/DC converter operably associated with the door frame, a DC electric device mounted to the door, at least one sensor mounted to the door frame or the door, and a power management controller configured to receive an input from the at least one sensor and send a command to the DC electric device. The AC/DC converter is configured to be electrically connected to an AC power unit disposed outside the door system. The DC electric device is electrically connected to the AC/DC converter.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 6, 2021
    Date of Patent: August 29, 2023
    Assignee: MASONITE CORPORATION
    Inventors: Cory J. Sorice, Steven B. Swartzmiller, Alex Bodurka
  • Patent number: 11727740
    Abstract: An entry system includes a plurality of first user devices, such as key fobs, ID cards and the like. A plurality of second user devices are maintained by users, and may include mobile phones, smart watches and tablets. A main entry system controls a barrier to allow entry to approved individuals. An authorization system is configured to validate the first and second user devices, and to send an electronic questionnaire to the second user device. The user must complete the questionnaire and transmit it to the main entry system. The second user device, the main entry system, and the authorization system communicate with each other over a computer network. If the user successfully completes the questionnaire and the user's identity is authenticated, the main entry system allows the barrier to be opened so that the user may enter the facility.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 13, 2021
    Date of Patent: August 15, 2023
    Assignee: MASONITE CORPORATION
    Inventors: Alex Bodurka, Jan H. Ettrich, David Toll
  • Publication number: 20230216355
    Abstract: The present disclosure provides a door or door system, including one or more doors configured with wireless power transfer system transmitters and/or receivers to power smart doors and/or peripheral wirelessly powered devices and, optionally, wireless data transmitters and/or receivers.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 30, 2022
    Publication date: July 6, 2023
    Inventor: Alex BODURKA
  • Publication number: 20230141568
    Abstract: Aspects of the present disclosure describe a rechargeable door that includes at least one internal rechargeable battery and at least one further DC component powered by such rechargeable battery, wherein the at least one internal rechargeable battery is configured to be recharged via a physical connection, such as wired connections, or other contacts such as magnetic contacts or pogo pins or spring contacts, in the door via a second rechargeable battery or via wireless recharging, for example magnetic inductive or resonance charging, via placement of the second rechargeable battery on or within the door.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 7, 2022
    Publication date: May 11, 2023
    Inventors: Satishkumar SIVASANKARAN, Alex BODURKA, Navid ANDALIBI-ABADAN
  • Publication number: 20230087532
    Abstract: The present invention relates to exterior or interior doors for residential or commercial buildings, such as for a home, apartment, condominium, hotel room or business, and, more particularly, to a door provided with a rechargeable battery as a source of electrical power that may be used to operate electric devices mounted to the door. The door has electric devices attached thereto. The electric devices which. are powered by one or more rechargeable batteries that are charged by one or more energy harvester systems and/or by direct connection to a power source. A system for distributing the power collected from the energy harvester system and/or the wired connection are also provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 23, 2022
    Publication date: March 23, 2023
    Inventor: Alex BODURKA
  • Publication number: 20220263297
    Abstract: An exterior, residential door system comprises an outer door frame adapted to be mounted within an exterior opening of a residence, an exterior residential door pivotally attached to the outer door frame, at least one electric device installed on the door, a main controller mounted to the door, an electric power supply unit operably associated with the door, and a wire harness integrated into the door for transmitting electric power and electrical signals between the electric device, the controller and the source of electric power. The main controller is configured to cooperate with the wire harness to supply power to the at least one electric device and to supply operating signals to the at least one electric device for operating the at least one electric device and to receive operational signals from the at least one electric device responsive to the operating signals.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 14, 2022
    Publication date: August 18, 2022
    Inventors: Alex BODURKA, Steven B. SWARTZMILLER, Cory J. SORICE
  • Publication number: 20210207421
    Abstract: A door system comprises a door frame adapted to be mounted within an opening, a door pivotally attached to the door frame, an AC/DC converter operably associated with the door frame, a DC electric device mounted to the door, at least one sensor mounted to the door frame or the door, and a power management controller configured to receive an input from the at least one sensor and send a command to the DC electric device. The AC/DC converter is configured to be electrically connected to an AC power unit disposed outside the door system. The DC electric device is electrically connected to the AC/DC converter.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 6, 2021
    Publication date: July 8, 2021
    Inventors: Cory J. SORICE, Steven B. SWARTZMILLER, Alex BODURKA
  • Publication number: 20210207420
    Abstract: A door system comprises a door frame adapted to be mounted within an opening, a door pivotally attached to the door frame, an AC/DC converter configured to be electrically connected to an AC power unit operably associated with the door system, a slot in the door, a pre-wired receptacle disposed in the slot, and a DC electric device removably disposed in the pre-wired receptacle and electrically connected to the AC/DC converter through the electrical connector of the pre-wired receptacle. The pre-wired receptacle comprises an electrical connector electrically connected the AC/DC converter.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 6, 2021
    Publication date: July 8, 2021
    Inventors: Cory J. SORICE, Steven B. SWARTZMILLER, Alex BODURKA
  • Publication number: 20210207419
    Abstract: A door system comprises a door frame adapted to be mounted within an opening, a door pivotally attached to the door frame, a power converter such as an AC/DC converter operably associated the door frame, and a DC electric device mounted to the door and electrically connected to the AC/DC converter. The AC/DC converter is configured to be electrically connected to an AC power unit operably associated with the door system.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 6, 2021
    Publication date: July 8, 2021
    Inventors: Cory J. SORICE, Steven B. SWARTZMILLER, Alex BODURKA
  • Patent number: 10563456
    Abstract: An apparatus controls the operation of multiple barriers at a common location. The apparatus includes a controller that determines which particular barrier operator among a group of several barrier operators should execute functionality based on certain operating conditions (e.g., location, speed, direction, orientation, etc.) relative to a controller or another component of the apparatus. In response to a user operating an interface in a manner intended to effect a barrier operator function, the apparatus causes the particular barrier operator to execute the function without affecting the other barrier operators among the group.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 18, 2017
    Date of Patent: February 18, 2020
    Assignee: The Chamberlain Group, Inc.
    Inventors: Alex Bodurka, Casparus Cate, Mark L. Karasek
  • Publication number: 20180080280
    Abstract: An apparatus controls the operation of multiple barriers at a common location. The apparatus includes a controller that determines which particular barrier operator among a group of several barrier operators should execute functionality based on certain operating conditions (e.g., location, speed, direction, orientation, etc.) relative to a controller or another component of the apparatus. In response to a user operating an interface in a manner intended to effect a barrier operator function, the apparatus causes the particular barrier operator to execute the function without affecting the other barrier operators among the group.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 18, 2017
    Publication date: March 22, 2018
    Inventors: Alex Bodurka, Casparus Cate, Mark L. Karasek