Patents by Inventor Joseph Vitiello

Joseph Vitiello 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: 6050369
    Abstract: There is provided an elevator shaftway intrusion detector which utilizes an image detector including a camera for generating a detection field within a zone of detection including the elevator shaft-side roof and floor and an image processing means for generating a detection signal upon an attempted entry. A power supply and switching network are employed for applying power from the power supply to the image detector and processor which are responsive to the detection signal for applying power from the power supply to a detection indicator such as a siren.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 7, 1994
    Date of Patent: April 18, 2000
    Assignee: TOC Holding Company of New York, Inc.
    Inventors: Richard J. Leone, Robert F. Cummins, Joseph Vitiello, Thomas Brochhagan
  • Patent number: 5347094
    Abstract: There is provided an elevator shaftway intrusion detector which utilizes a proximity detector including an energy source for generating a detection field within a zone of detection including the elevator shaft-side roof and floor and a corresponding receiver for receiving the detection field when an object enters the detection zone and thereafter generating a detection signal. A power supply and switching network are employed for applying power from the power supply to the proximity detector and which are responsive to the detection signal for applying power from the power supply to a detection indicator such as a siren.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 4, 1993
    Date of Patent: September 13, 1994
    Assignee: TOC Holding Copmany of New York, Inc.
    Inventors: Richard J. Leone, Robert F. Cummins, Joseph Vitiello, Thomas Brochhagan
  • Patent number: 5283400
    Abstract: There is provided an elevator shaftway intrusion detector which utilizes a proximity detector including an energy source for generating a detection field within a zone of detection including the elevator shaft-side roof and floor and a corresponding receiver for receiving the detection field when an object enters the detection zone and thereafter generating a detection signal. A power supply and switching network are employed for applying power from the power supply to the proximity detector and which are responsive to the detection signal for applying power from the power supply to a detection indicator such as a siren.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 24, 1991
    Date of Patent: February 1, 1994
    Assignee: TOC Holding Company of New York, Inc.
    Inventors: Richard J. Leone, Robert F. Cummins, Joseph Vitiello, Thomas Brochhagan
  • Patent number: 5025895
    Abstract: There is provided a detection system for detecting attempted entry onto the shaft-side roof of an elevator cab which includes a power supply for supplying power to the system, a proximity detector in electrical connection with the power supply which is disposed proximate the roof of the cab for detecting an object entering a zone of detection including the top of the cab, the detector in a preferred embodiment including an optical source for generating a detection beam and a corresponding optical receiver for receiving the detection beam when it is diffused by an object entering the detection zone and for providing a detection signal when the object enters the detection zone, and detection indicator responsive to the detection signal for indicating an attempted entry.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 9, 1990
    Date of Patent: June 25, 1991
    Assignee: G.E.C. Holding Corp.
    Inventors: Richard J. Leone, Robert F. Cummins, Joseph Vitiello, Thomas Brochhagan