Patents by Inventor Denis C. Ruffo

Denis C. Ruffo 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).

  • System and method for serial communication between a central unit and a plurality of remote units
    Patent number: 6108614
    Abstract: A user-responsive system has a controller and a plurality of remotes. Each remote typically has a corresponding sensor and/or actuator. Applications for this system include, but are not limited to heating, ventilating, and air conditioning systems, lighting systems, security systems, energy management systems, home automation systems, and home entertainment systems.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 14, 1996
    Date of Patent: August 22, 2000
    Assignee: Diablo Research Corporation
    Inventors: Larry A. Lincoln, Kent A. Fritz, Robert M. Russ, Jr., Denis C. Ruffo