Patents by Inventor Joseph Zacchio
Joseph Zacchio 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: 20200071955Abstract: A locking module (40) for selectively coupling a first component and a second component of a lockable device (20) includes a locking member (42) rotatable between an unlocked position and a locked position and an engagement member (50) associated with said locking member (42). Translation of said engagement member (50) drives movement of said locking member (42) between said locked position and said unlocked position to selectively decouple said first component from the second component.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 28, 2018Publication date: March 5, 2020Inventors: Lawrence Binek, Joseph Zacchio
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Publication number: 20200018091Abstract: A locking module for selectively coupling a first component and a second component of a lockable device includes a housing and a magnet arranged within said housing. A locking element is movable relative to said housing between an unlocked position and a locked position. An engagement member is rotatable about an axis to selectively decouple said locking element from said magnet to move said locking element between said unlocked position and said locked position.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 28, 2018Publication date: January 16, 2020Inventors: Lawrence Binek, Joseph Zacchio
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Patent number: 10484760Abstract: A system of a machine includes a network of a plurality of sensing/control/identification devices distributed throughout the machine. Each of the sensing/control/identification devices is associated with at least one sub-system component of the machine and operable to communicate through a plurality of electromagnetic signals. Shielding surrounds at least one of the sensing/control/identification devices to contain the electromagnetic signals proximate to the at least one sub-system component. A waveguide is operable to route a portion of the electromagnetic signals through a waveguide transmitter interface and a waveguide transition interface to the at least one of the sensing/control/identification devices.Type: GrantFiled: May 10, 2018Date of Patent: November 19, 2019Assignee: UNITED TECHNOLOGIES CORPORATIONInventors: Joseph V. Mantese, Kurt J. Sobanski, Brian L. McCabe, Joseph Zacchio
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Publication number: 20190346550Abstract: A radar presence detection system is configured to detect oscillations within a building. The radar presence detection system includes an accelerometer, a radar, and a processing unit. The accelerometer is attached to the building and configured to detect structural vibration waves. The radar is configured to transmit a monitoring wave and receive a reflected wave. The processing unit includes a filter, an adaptive filter, and a detector. The filter is configured to receive a first signal indicative of the reflected wave and output a filtered reflected wave signal spanning a frequency range indicative of an oscillation within the building. The adaptive filter is configured to receive a second signal indicative of the structural vibration wave signal and output a focused vibration signal spanning a frequency range for the cancellation of vibration noise.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 5, 2018Publication date: November 14, 2019Inventors: Alan Matthew Finn, Nicholas Charles Soldner, Joseph Zacchio, Ziyou Xiong, Cagatay Tokgoz
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Patent number: 10469920Abstract: A system of a machine includes a network of a plurality of sensing/control/identification devices distributed throughout the machine, each of the sensing/control/identification devices associated with at least one sub-system component of the machine and operable to communicate through a plurality of electromagnetic signals. The system also includes shielding surrounding at least one of the sensing/control/identification devices to contain the electromagnetic signals proximate to the at least one sub-system component. The system further includes an electromagnetic sensing system to read the plurality of electromagnetic signals for detection of at least one condition of the sub-system component of the machine. The system yet further includes a remote processing unit operable to communicate with the network of the sensing/control/identification devices through the electromagnetic signals.Type: GrantFiled: September 2, 2016Date of Patent: November 5, 2019Assignee: UNITED TECHNOLOGIES CORPORATIONInventors: Joseph Zacchio, Brian L. McCabe, Joseph V. Mantese, Kurt J. Sobanski
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Patent number: 10397869Abstract: A system includes a transceiver for receiving a wake up signal from a wireless communication device. A processor is operatively connected to the transceiver and to a memory. The memory includes instructions recorded thereon that, when read by the processor, cause the processor to transition from a sleep mode to an active mode and power up the transceiver upon validation of the wake up signal.Type: GrantFiled: September 14, 2015Date of Patent: August 27, 2019Assignee: Carrier CorporationInventors: Joseph Zacchio, Nicholas C. Soldner, Vijaya R. Lakamraju
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Patent number: 10282950Abstract: A sensor assembly for detecting open or closed state in windows and doors includes a passive infrared sensor configured to produce a change in an electrical signal based on a change in infrared radiation incident on the passive infrared sensor. A lens is operatively connected to the passive infrared sensor. At least a portion of the lens is configured to be mounted in an interface between a frame and a door or window mounted to open and close within the frame. The lens is configured to guide ambient infrared radiation to the passive infrared sensor at a first level when the door or window is closed and at a second level when the door or window is open or ajar.Type: GrantFiled: February 11, 2015Date of Patent: May 7, 2019Assignee: Carrier CorporationInventors: Nicholas Charles Soldner, Sameh Dardona, Vijaya Ramaraju Lakamraju, Joseph Zacchio, John Michael Siegler, II
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Publication number: 20190049570Abstract: A presence detection system includes an infrared detector and a radar detector. A computer processor of the system is configured to receive respective signals from the infrared and radar detectors and process the signals via execution of an algorithm.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 6, 2017Publication date: February 14, 2019Inventors: Ziyou Xiong, Cagatay Tokgoz, Joseph Zacchio, Nicholas Charles Soldner, Joseph V. Mantese, Alan Matthew Finn, Mathias Pantus, Jeroen te Paske, Pascal van de Mortel
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Patent number: 10114938Abstract: Embodiments are directed to simulating an operation of a mechanical lock in an electronic context, comprising: applying a contactless wireless credential to a lock, authenticating the credential, unlocking the lock to provide access to a resource protected by the lock based on having authenticated the credential, determining a security level associated with the lock, and conditionally capturing the credential based on the security level.Type: GrantFiled: March 20, 2014Date of Patent: October 30, 2018Assignee: UTC FIRE AND SECURITY AMERICAS CORPORATION, INC.Inventors: Alan Marchiori, Ulf J. Jonsson, Vijaya Ramaraju Lakamraju, Nicholas Charles Soldner, Ritesh Khire, Joseph Zacchio, Adam Kuenzi, Ron Chapin
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Patent number: 10107132Abstract: A magnetic communication system for a gas turbine engine may include a sensor coupled to a microcontroller. A low frequency radio-frequency identification integrated chip may be coupled to the microcontroller. A first coupling circuit may be coupled to the low frequency radio-frequency identification integrated chip and may include a first coil winding wound within a first core. The first coil winding operatively associated with a low frequency magnetic flux.Type: GrantFiled: May 5, 2015Date of Patent: October 23, 2018Assignee: UNITED TECHNOLOGIES CORPORATIONInventors: Xin Wu, Nicholas Charles Soldner, Cagatay Tokgoz, Joseph V. Mantese, Joseph Zacchio
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Patent number: 10091562Abstract: A system of a machine includes a network of a plurality of sensing/control/identification devices distributed throughout the machine. Each of the sensing/control/identification devices is associated with at least one sub-system component of the machine and operable to communicate through a plurality of electromagnetic signals. Shielding surrounds at least one of the sensing/control/identification devices to contain the electromagnetic signals proximate to the at least one sub-system component. A waveguide is operable to route a portion of the electromagnetic signals through a waveguide transmitter interface, a waveguide medium, and a waveguide transition interface to the at least one of the sensing/control/identification devices. A remote processing unit is operable to communicate with the network of the sensing/control/identification devices through the electromagnetic signals.Type: GrantFiled: September 2, 2016Date of Patent: October 2, 2018Assignee: UNITED TECHNOLOGIES CORPORATIONInventors: Joseph V. Mantese, Kurt J. Sobanski, Brian L. McCabe, Joseph Zacchio
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Publication number: 20180262820Abstract: A system of a machine includes a network of a plurality of sensing/control/identification devices distributed throughout the machine. Each of the sensing/control/identification devices is associated with at least one sub-system component of the machine and operable to communicate through a plurality of electromagnetic signals. Shielding surrounds at least one of the sensing/control/identification devices to contain the electromagnetic signals proximate to the at least one sub-system component. A waveguide is operable to route a portion of the electromagnetic signals through a waveguide transmitter interface and a waveguide transition interface to the at least one of the sensing/control/identification devices.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 10, 2018Publication date: September 13, 2018Inventors: Joseph V. Mantese, Kurt J. Sobanski, Brian L. McCabe, Joseph Zacchio
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Patent number: 10051345Abstract: A system of a machine is provided. The system having: a network of a plurality of sensing/control/identification devices distributed throughout the machine, at least one of the plurality of sensing/control/identification devices associated with at least one sub-system component of the machine and operable to communicate through a plurality of electromagnetic signals; shielding surrounding at least one of the sensing/control/identification devices to contain the electromagnetic signals proximate to the at least one sub-system component; and a remote processing unit operable to communicate with the network of the sensing/control/identification devices through the electromagnetic signals, wherein the at least one of the plurality of sensing/control/identification devices has internal memory independent of the remote processing unit, the internal memory having historical data corresponding to the least one sub-system component.Type: GrantFiled: September 2, 2016Date of Patent: August 14, 2018Assignee: UNITED TECHNOLOGIES CORPORATIONInventors: Joseph V. Mantese, Kurt J. Sobanski, Brian L. McCabe, Joseph Zacchio
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Patent number: 9986310Abstract: Sensing/control/identification devices for machines are provided. The devices include a first stage having a rectification and power conditioning module configured to receive electromagnetic (EM) transmissions via waveguide confinement and convert said EM transmissions to electrical power, a communication interface module configured to receive power from the rectification and conditioning module and at least one of receive or transmit EM transmissions/communications via waveguide confinement, and a control module configured to receive EM transmission data from the communication interface for processing and/or preparing EM communications for transmission. The devices further include a second stage having a tunable control module configured to process and convert instructions or commands from the control module of the first stage into analog or digital signals and generate and transmit an output signal.Type: GrantFiled: September 2, 2016Date of Patent: May 29, 2018Assignee: UNITED TECHNOLOGIES CORPORATIONInventors: Kurt J. Sobanski, Joseph V. Mantese, Brian L. McCabe, Joseph Zacchio
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Patent number: 9898065Abstract: An exemplary security device includes a reader configured to read information stored on a credential device. The reader enters a sleep mode when not reading a credential device. A wake-up module includes an inductively coupled resonant circuit. The wake-up module is configured to detect a credential device near the reader if the credential device has a resonant frequency corresponding to a frequency of an electromagnetic field of the inductively coupled resonant circuit that is controlled by a stable oscillator. The wake-up module is configured to provide an indication to wake-up the reader from the sleep mode responsive to detecting a change in power of the electromagnetic field caused by the credential device.Type: GrantFiled: December 9, 2010Date of Patent: February 20, 2018Assignee: UTC FIRE & SECURITY CORPORATIONInventors: Joseph Zacchio, Vijaya Ramaraju Lakamraju
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Patent number: 9824556Abstract: A security sensor including a processor, communication module, antenna, and tamper detection circuit, wherein the sensor is configured to detect tampering based at least in part on a difference between an electrical characteristic of a first signal and the electrical characteristic of a second signal.Type: GrantFiled: June 10, 2016Date of Patent: November 21, 2017Assignee: Carrier CorporationInventors: Joseph Zacchio, Nicholas Charles Soldner
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Publication number: 20170295545Abstract: A system includes a transceiver for receiving a wake up signal from a wireless communication device. A processor is operatively connected to the transceiver and to a memory. The memory includes instructions recorded thereon that, when read by the processor, cause the processor to transition from a sleep mode to an active mode and power up the transceiver upon validation of the wake up signal.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 14, 2015Publication date: October 12, 2017Inventors: Joseph Zacchio, Nicholas C. Soldner, Vijaya R. Lakamraju
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Publication number: 20170238070Abstract: A system of a machine is provided. The system having: a network of a plurality of sensing/control/identification devices distributed throughout the machine, at least one of the plurality of sensing/control/identification devices associated with at least one sub-system component of the machine and operable to communicate through a plurality of electromagnetic signals; shielding surrounding at least one of the sensing/control/identification devices to contain the electromagnetic signals proximate to the at least one sub-system component; and a remote processing unit operable to communicate with the network of the sensing/control/identification devices through the electromagnetic signals, wherein the at least one of the plurality of sensing/control/identification devices has internal memory independent of the remote processing unit, the internal memory having historical data corresponding to the least one sub-system component.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 2, 2016Publication date: August 17, 2017Inventors: Joseph V. Mantese, Kurt J. Sobanski, Brian L. McCabe, Joseph Zacchio
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Publication number: 20170076567Abstract: A sensor assembly for detecting open or closed state in windows and doors includes a passive infrared sensor configured to produce a change in an electrical signal based on a change in infrared radiation incident on the passive infrared sensor. A lens is operatively connected to the passive infrared sensor. At least a portion of the lens is configured to be mounted in an interface between a frame and a door or window mounted to open and close within the frame. The lens is configured to guide ambient infrared radiation to the passive infrared sensor at a first level when the door or window is closed and at a second level when the door or window is open or ajar.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 11, 2015Publication date: March 16, 2017Inventors: Nicholas Charles Soldner, Sameh Dardona, Vijaya Ramaraju Lakamraju, Joseph Zacchio, John Michael Siegler, II
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Publication number: 20170004686Abstract: A security sensor including a processor, communication module, antenna, and tamper detection circuit, wherein the sensor is configured to detect tampering based at least in part on a difference between an electrical characteristic of a first signal and the electrical characteristic of a second signal.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 10, 2016Publication date: January 5, 2017Inventors: Joseph Zacchio, Nicholas Charles Soldner