Patents by Inventor Franklyn W. Gulick, JR.
Franklyn W. Gulick, JR. 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).
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Publication number: 20220154872Abstract: A security apparatus for securing a portable electronic device includes a base that defines a cavity extending from a first end of the base to a second end of the base. A holder is structured to engage the base. The holder includes an outer surface defining a plurality of channels terminating at a support surface and a holder groove defined on the outer surface of the holder. The security apparatus further includes a securing portion with a plurality of projections that are each structured to contact the support surface and engage one of the holder grooves. Rotation of the securing portion relative to the holder acts to move at least a portion of each of the plurality of projections into the holder channel and secure the securing portion to the holder, where the portable electronic device is secured between the securing portion and the holder.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 1, 2022Publication date: May 19, 2022Applicant: Scorpion Security Products, Inc.Inventors: Franklyn W. Gulick, JR., Gary R. Page
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Patent number: 11337074Abstract: A method for mobile device security of a mobile device. The mobile device includes a global positioning system (GPS) tracker for locating the mobile device. A first zone and a second zone are established in a monitoring area. The mobile device is maintained in a first operating mode when the mobile device is located in the first zone and a second operating mode when the mobile device is located in the second zone. One or more characteristics of the first zone are received from a management system. Upon the mobile device being located outside the first zone for longer than a predetermined time period, one or more first actions are performed. Upon the mobile device returning to the first zone, one or more second actions are performed.Type: GrantFiled: June 11, 2020Date of Patent: May 17, 2022Assignee: Scorpion Security Products, Inc.Inventors: Franklyn W. Gulick, Jr., Grant William Gulick, Anuj Thakral
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Publication number: 20220142378Abstract: A secure product dispenser assembly comprises a base portion having a first end and a second end, and being configured to hold a plurality of units of product. The base portion comprises a bottom, a first divider coupled to the bottom, and a second divider positioned opposite the first divider and coupled the bottom. A top portion is configured to adjustably couple to the base portion and a dispenser portion is coupled to the top portion and positioned at the first end of the base portion. The dispenser portion is configured to rotate between an open position to enable removal of one unit of product from the first end of the base, and a closed position inhibiting removal of the one unit of product from the first end of the base.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 26, 2022Publication date: May 12, 2022Applicant: Scorpion Security Products, Inc.Inventors: Franklyn W. Gulick, JR., John Farinola, Eric Henry, Gary R. Page
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Patent number: 11313153Abstract: A security apparatus for a portable electronic device comprises at least one support member comprising opposing side surfaces and a plurality of support member surface features. At least one of the opposing side surfaces comprises a first engagement structure. One of the at least two arms comprises a second engagement structure configured to slidably engage the first engagement structure allowing movement in a first direction and opposing second direction. At least one locking assembly is positioned on at least one of the at least two arms and comprises a plurality of lock surface features configured to couple to the plurality of support member surface features. In a locked position, the at least one of the at least two arms is enabled to slide in the first direction. In an unlocked position, the at least one of the at least two arms is enabled to slide in the second direction.Type: GrantFiled: May 3, 2019Date of Patent: April 26, 2022Assignee: Scorpion Security Products, Inc.Inventors: Franklyn W. Gulick, Jr., Gary R. Page
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Patent number: 11315401Abstract: A security apparatus comprises a body comprising a first guide and a second guide extending along a guide axis and positioned at opposing side of the body, a first holder moveably coupled to the first guide, and a second holder moveably coupled to the second guide. The security apparatus further comprises an actuator, and at least one driver operatively coupled to the actuator and positioned along the guide axis. The driver is connected to the first holder and the second holder. A controller is in communication with the actuator and comprises a controller input, wherein in response to an authorized input, the actuator is configured to drive the driver to move the first holder along the first guide and to move the second holder along the second guide.Type: GrantFiled: May 28, 2021Date of Patent: April 26, 2022Assignee: Scorpion Security Products, Inc.Inventors: Franklyn W. Gulick, Jr., Gary R. Page, Patrick McEwen, Andrew Bartoszewski
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Patent number: 11236853Abstract: A security apparatus for securely displaying a portable electronic device comprises a base, a holder and a securing portion. The base defines a central bore and comprises a holder engagement portion. The holder comprises an outer surface defining a plurality of vertical channels terminating in a support surface forming a support platform. A holder groove is defined between the support platform and the outer surface of the holder. The securing portion comprises a plurality of projections coupled to each other by one or more lateral braces. Each of the plurality of projections comprises a lateral extension that is configured to contact the support surface and engage a holder groove. Rotation of the securing portion relative to the holder moves each lateral extension of the plurality of projections into the holder channel and secures the securing portion to the holder.Type: GrantFiled: February 25, 2020Date of Patent: February 1, 2022Assignee: Scorpion Security Products, Inc.Inventors: Franklyn W. Gulick, Jr., Gary R. Page
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Publication number: 20220027170Abstract: An automatic application configurator method.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 20, 2021Publication date: January 27, 2022Applicant: Scorpion Security Products, Inc.Inventors: Franklyn W. Gulick, JR., Grant William Gulick, Benjamin Farmer
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Publication number: 20210375110Abstract: A security apparatus comprises a body comprising a first guide and a second guide extending along a guide axis and positioned at opposing side of the body, a first holder moveably coupled to the first guide, and a second holder moveably coupled to the second guide. The security apparatus further comprises an actuator, and at least one driver operatively coupled to the actuator and positioned along the guide axis. The driver is connected to the first holder and the second holder. A controller is in communication with the actuator and comprises a controller input, wherein in response to an authorized input, the actuator is configured to drive the driver to move the first holder along the first guide and to move the second holder along the second guide.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 28, 2021Publication date: December 2, 2021Applicant: Scorpion Security Products, Inc.Inventors: Franklyn W. Gulick, JR., Gary R. Page, Patrick McEwen, Andrew Bartoszewski
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Publication number: 20210363788Abstract: A security apparatus for securing a portable electronic device comprises a support and a guide positioned within the support and defining a plurality of surface features. At least two holders are partially positioned between the guide and the support and define a plurality of complimentary surface features. A lock assembly is configured move between an unlocked state and a locked state. In an unlocked state, the at least two holders are enabled to move in a first direction that is away from the support and in an opposing second direction to move the at least two holders towards the support. In a locked state, the lock assembly moves the guide to clamp the at least two holders between the guide and the support to engage the surface features of the guide with those of the holders and inhibit movement of the at least two holders in the first direction.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 15, 2020Publication date: November 25, 2021Applicant: Scorpion Security Products, Inc.Inventors: Franklyn W. Gulick, JR., Gary R. Page, Patrick McEwen, Andrew Bartoszewski
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Publication number: 20210262499Abstract: A security element comprises a fixed member comprising a clamping portion proximate a first end and a coupling portion proximate the second end and defining a slot extending along a slot axis. The slot comprises an interior surface comprising a plurality of recesses. An adjustable member comprises an engagement portion configured to house a portion of the coupling portion of the fixed member. A coupling element is configured to extend between a first coupling opening and a second coupling opening and is configured to couple the adjustable member to the fixed member through the slot, wherein the coupling element is configured to contact at least one of the plurality of recesses in the slot. A barrier is formed between adjacent recesses that is configured to prevent the coupling element from moving along the slot axis.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 25, 2019Publication date: August 26, 2021Applicant: Scorpion Security Products, Inc.Inventors: Franklyn W. Gulick, JR., Gary R. Page, Andrew Bartoszewski
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Publication number: 20210238892Abstract: A recoil security apparatus comprises a body extending along a body axis and comprising an inner surface. The inner surface defines a plurality of surface features and surrounds a shaft extending along the body axis. A first holder is supported by the body and a second holder supported by the body. A securing member comprises an outer surface and is configured to traverse the shaft and engage the plurality of surface features. The securing member connects to the first holder at a first end and to the second holder at a second end. Rotation of the securing member in a first direction causes one of the first holder and the second holder to move in a direction away from the body. Alternatively, rotation of the securing member in a second direction causes one of the first holder and the second holder to move in a direction toward the body.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 1, 2021Publication date: August 5, 2021Applicant: Scorpion Security Products, Inc.Inventors: Franklyn W. Gulick, JR., Gary Page, Patrick McEwen, Andrew Bartoszewski, Paul Frydman
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Publication number: 20210169239Abstract: A security device and base for a mobile device. The security device includes a body, at least two sliding arms coupled to the body, and a leveling plate coupled to the body and configured to receive the mobile device.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 22, 2021Publication date: June 10, 2021Applicant: Scorpion Security Products, Inc.Inventors: Franklyn W. Gulick, JR., Gary R. Page
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Publication number: 20210144557Abstract: A mobile device management system and method. The mobile device includes a global positioning system (GPS) tracker for locating the mobile device. The method includes establishing a zone boundary defining a first zone and a second zone in a monitoring area using the GPS tracker, wherein the mobile device is maintained in a first operating mode when the mobile device is located in the first zone and a second operating mode when the mobile device is located in the second zone; sending one or more characteristics of the zone boundary to a management system; receiving at least one change to the one or more characteristics of the zone boundary from the management system; and upon the mobile device being located outside the first zone for longer than a predetermined time period, performing alert actions.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 20, 2021Publication date: May 13, 2021Applicant: Scorpion Security Products, Inc.Inventors: Franklyn W. Gulick, JR., Grant William Gulick
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Publication number: 20210123268Abstract: A security apparatus for a portable electronic device comprises at least one support member comprising opposing side surfaces and a plurality of support member surface features. At least one of the opposing side surfaces comprises a first engagement structure. One of the at least two arms comprises a second engagement structure configured to slidably engage the first engagement structure allowing movement in a first direction and opposing second direction. At least one locking assembly is positioned on at least one of the at least two arms and comprises a plurality of lock surface features configured to couple to the plurality of support member surface features. In a locked position, the at least one of the at least two arms is enabled to slide in the first direction. In an unlocked position, the at least one of the at least two arms is enabled to slide in the second direction.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 3, 2019Publication date: April 29, 2021Applicant: Scorpion Security Products, Inc.Inventors: Franklyn W. Gulick Jr., Gary R. Page
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Patent number: 10925414Abstract: A security device and base for a mobile device. The security device includes a body, at least two sliding arms coupled to the body, and a leveling plate coupled to the body and configured to receive the mobile device.Type: GrantFiled: December 27, 2018Date of Patent: February 23, 2021Assignee: Scorpion Security Products, Inc.Inventors: Franklyn W. Gulick, Jr., Gary R. Page
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Patent number: 10851564Abstract: A security device comprises a body having, a lock portion and a securing member. The lock portion may comprise a first engagement member, a second engagement member. The securing member comprises a first interface portion having a locking member, a second interface portion, and a hinge member configured to pivotally couple the first interface portion to the second interface portion. The security device further comprises an extension having a first end and a second end and comprising a head engagement section proximate the first end, and a locking member engagement portion proximate the second end. In an assembled state, the extension is configured to be coupled to the locking member engagement portion and configured to engage the first engagement member, and the second engagement member is configured to engage the locking member.Type: GrantFiled: September 25, 2018Date of Patent: December 1, 2020Assignee: Scorpion Security Products, Inc.Inventors: Franklyn W. Gulick, Jr., Grant William Gulick, Gary Robert Page
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Publication number: 20200322806Abstract: A method for mobile device security of a mobile device. The mobile device includes a global positioning system (GPS) tracker for locating the mobile device. A first zone and a second zone are established in a monitoring area. The mobile device is maintained in a first operating mode when the mobile device is located in the first zone and a second operating mode when the mobile device is located in the second zone. One or more characteristics of the first zone are received from a management system. Upon the mobile device being located outside the first zone for longer than a predetermined time period, one or more first actions are performed. Upon the mobile device returning to the first zone, one or more second actions are performed.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 11, 2020Publication date: October 8, 2020Applicant: Scorpion Security Products, Inc.Inventors: Franklyn W. Gulick, JR., Grant William Gulick, Anuj Thakral
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Publication number: 20200271266Abstract: A security apparatus for securely displaying a portable electronic device comprises a base, a holder and a securing portion. The base defines a central bore and comprises a holder engagement portion. The holder comprises an outer surface defining a plurality of vertical channels terminating in a support surface forming a support platform. A holder groove is defined between the support platform and the outer surface of the holder. The securing portion comprises a plurality of projections coupled to each other by one or more lateral braces. Each of the plurality of projections comprises a lateral extension that is configured to contact the support surface and engage a holder groove. Rotation of the securing portion relative to the holder moves each lateral extension of the plurality of projections into the holder channel and secures the securing portion to the holder.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 25, 2020Publication date: August 27, 2020Applicant: Scorpion Security Products, Inc.Inventors: Franklyn W. Gulick, JR., Gary R. Page
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Patent number: 10708785Abstract: A mobile device management system. A first beacon includes a first wireless transceiver programmed to receive a first unique identifier and a first signal level; and repeatedly transmit, at the first signal level, a first beacon signal with the first unique identifier. A second beacon includes a second wireless transceiver programmed to receive a second unique identifier and a second signal level; and repeatedly transmit, at the second signal level, a second beacon signal with the second unique identifier. A mobile device includes at least one wireless transceiver; a memory; and a processor. Upon the wireless transceiver receiving the first beacon signal with the first unique identifier, the mobile device performs first zone entry actions based upon the first unique identifier. Upon the wireless transceiver receiving one or more of first beacon signal or the second beacon signal, the mobile device ends the alert action.Type: GrantFiled: February 21, 2018Date of Patent: July 7, 2020Assignee: Scorpion Security Products, Inc.Inventors: Franklyn W. Gulick, Jr., Grant William Gulick, Anuj Thakral
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Publication number: 20190373477Abstract: A mobile device management system. A first beacon includes a first wireless transceiver programmed to receive a first unique identifier and a first signal level; and repeatedly transmit, at the first signal level, a first beacon signal with the first unique identifier. A second beacon includes a second wireless transceiver programmed to receive a second unique identifier and a second signal level; and repeatedly transmit, at the second signal level, a second beacon signal with the second unique identifier. A mobile device includes at least one wireless transceiver; a memory; and a processor. Upon the wireless transceiver receiving the first beacon signal with the first unique identifier, the mobile device performs first zone entry actions based upon the first unique identifier. Upon the wireless transceiver receiving one or more of first beacon signal or the second beacon signal, the mobile device ends the alert action.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 21, 2018Publication date: December 5, 2019Applicant: SCORPION SECURITY PRODUCTS, INC.Inventors: Franklyn W. Gulick, JR., Grant William Gulick, Anuj Thakral