Patents by Inventor Justin D. Seacat
Justin D. Seacat 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: 20230122401Abstract: The present disclosure is directed to an electronic deadbolt control system including a deadbolt configured to extend or retract between a locked position and an unlocked position, respectively. An output shaft connected between a final gear and the deadbolt is configured to transmit an actuation force to the deadbolt from an electric motor. A first magnet and a second magnet are associated with the final gear to define a home position for either a left hand deadbolt or a right hand deadbolt. A cam is positioned on the output shaft to engage with a switch such that, in combination with a threshold current motor output, the control system determines whether the deadbolt is in an extended position or a retracted position. A thumb-turn shaft is disengaged from the final gear in the home position to permit manual actuation of a thumb-turn.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 28, 2022Publication date: April 20, 2023Inventors: William B. Ainley, David M. Baty, David Newby, Justin D. Seacat
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Patent number: 11371262Abstract: The present disclosure is directed to an electronic deadbolt control system including a deadbolt configured to extend or retract between a locked position and an unlocked position, respectively. An output shaft connected between a final gear and the deadbolt is configured to transmit an actuation force to the deadbolt from an electric motor. A first magnet and a second magnet are associated with the final gear to define a home position for either a left hand deadbolt or a right hand deadbolt. A cam is positioned on the output shaft to engage with a switch such that, in combination with a threshold current motor output, the control system determines whether the deadbolt is in an extended position or a retracted position. A thumb-turn shaft is disengaged from the final gear in the home position to permit manual actuation of a thumb-turn.Type: GrantFiled: November 26, 2019Date of Patent: June 28, 2022Assignee: Schlage Lock Company LLCInventors: William B. Ainley, David M. Baty, David Newby, Justin D. Seacat
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Publication number: 20220090413Abstract: A method including placing a first adhesive on a first surface of a strike plate, wherein the strike plate includes a pocket extending into a second surface of the strike plate opposite the first surface of the strike plate. The method further includes placing a second adhesive on a first surface of a lock module, wherein the lock module includes a bolt operable to extend beyond a second surface of the lock module. The method also includes aligning the pocket with the bolt such that the bolt is operable to extend into the pocket, and with the pocket and the bolt aligned with one another, releasably joining the strike plate and the lock module with a releasable coupler, thereby forming an aligned locking assembly.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 27, 2020Publication date: March 24, 2022Inventors: Paul Avgerinos, Paul R. Arlinghaus, Maria Dole, Justin D. Seacat, Bradley Ritchie, Brady Plummer
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Patent number: 11268300Abstract: An exemplary method includes transmitting a wireless power signal from an electrical device connected to line power, receiving the wireless power signal at an electronic access control device, and operating the electronic access control device using electrical power harvested from the wireless power signal. In certain forms, the method further includes adjusting an orientation of the antenna by which the wireless power signal is transmitted.Type: GrantFiled: January 17, 2019Date of Patent: March 8, 2022Assignee: Schlage Lock Company LLCInventors: Daniel Langenberg, Joseph W. Baumgarte, Justin D. Seacat
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Patent number: 11171503Abstract: A method according to one embodiment includes removing a battery cover from an outer assembly of a lock device, removing a battery pack from the lock device in response to removing the battery cover, wherein removing the battery pack comprises disconnecting two electrical contacts of the battery pack from two corresponding electrical contacts of the lock device, and electrically coupling two electrical contacts of a retrofit assembly to the two corresponding electrical contacts of the lock device, wherein the retrofit assembly includes an energy storage device, a wireless power receiver configured to store generated power in the energy storage device, a boost regulator, and a microcontroller configured to adjust an output voltage of the boost regulator to indicate a power level of the energy storage device and a charging status of the energy storage device.Type: GrantFiled: November 8, 2019Date of Patent: November 9, 2021Assignee: Schlage Lock Company LLCInventors: Daniel Langenberg, Justin D. Seacat
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Patent number: 10858862Abstract: An exemplary lockset includes a first bolt, a second bolt, and a drive assembly operable to retract the first bolt and the second bolt. The drive assembly includes a first gear train including a first input gear and a first output gear operably connected with the first bolt, a second gear train including a second input gear and a second output gear operably connected with the second bolt, a third input gear, and an electromechanical driver operable to rotate the third input gear in an unlocking direction. The third input gear is engaged with the first input gear and the second input gear such that rotation of the third input gear in the unlocking direction causes rotation of the first and second output gears, thereby retracting the first and second bolts.Type: GrantFiled: November 9, 2018Date of Patent: December 8, 2020Assignee: Schlage Lock Company LLCInventors: Justin D. Seacat, Matthew Brandes, Avi Gordon, Matthew Heacock, Brendan Szuwalski
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Publication number: 20200240175Abstract: The present disclosure is directed to an electronic deadbolt control system including a deadbolt configured to extend or retract between a locked position and an unlocked position, respectively. An output shaft connected between a final gear and the deadbolt is configured to transmit an actuation force to the deadbolt from an electric motor. A first magnet and a second magnet are associated with the final gear to define a home position for either a left hand deadbolt or a right hand deadbolt. A cam is positioned on the output shaft to engage with a switch such that, in combination with a threshold current motor output, the control system determines whether the deadbolt is in an extended position or a retracted position. A thumb-turn shaft is disengaged from the final gear in the home position to permit manual actuation of a thumb-turn.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 26, 2019Publication date: July 30, 2020Inventors: William B. Ainley, David M. Baty, David Newby, Justin D. Seacat
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Publication number: 20200232255Abstract: An exemplary method includes transmitting a wireless power signal from an electrical device connected to line power, receiving the wireless power signal at an electronic access control device, and operating the electronic access control device using electrical power harvested from the wireless power signal. In certain forms, the method further includes adjusting an orientation of the antenna by which the wireless power signal is transmitted.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 17, 2019Publication date: July 23, 2020Inventors: Daniel Langenberg, Joseph W. Baumgarte, Justin D. Seacat
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Publication number: 20200149317Abstract: An exemplary lockset includes a first bolt, a second bolt, and a drive assembly operable to retract the first bolt and the second bolt. The drive assembly includes a first gear train including a first input gear and a first output gear operably connected with the first bolt, a second gear train including a second input gear and a second output gear operably connected with the second bolt, a third input gear, and an electromechanical driver operable to rotate the third input gear in an unlocking direction. The third input gear is engaged with the first input gear and the second input gear such that rotation of the third input gear in the unlocking direction causes rotation of the first and second output gears, thereby retracting the first and second bolts.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 9, 2018Publication date: May 14, 2020Inventors: Justin D. Seacat, Matthew Brandes, Avi Gordon, Matthew Heacock, Brendan Szuwalski
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Publication number: 20200153267Abstract: A method according to one embodiment includes removing a battery cover from an outer assembly of a lock device, removing a battery pack from the lock device in response to removing the battery cover, wherein removing the battery pack comprises disconnecting two electrical contacts of the battery pack from two corresponding electrical contacts of the lock device, and electrically coupling two electrical contacts of a retrofit assembly to the two corresponding electrical contacts of the lock device, wherein the retrofit assembly includes an energy storage device, a wireless power receiver configured to store generated power in the energy storage device, a boost regulator, and a microcontroller configured to adjust an output voltage of the boost regulator to indicate a power level of the energy storage device and a charging status of the energy storage device.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 8, 2019Publication date: May 14, 2020Inventors: Daniel Langenberg, Justin D. Seacat
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Publication number: 20200153288Abstract: An exemplary system includes a wireless power transmitter in power communication with a power supply, and a wirelessly-powered electronic device powered by the wireless power transmitter. The wirelessly-powered electronic device includes a wireless power receiver and an electronic device in power communication with the wireless power receiver, and may further include an energy storage device. During operation, the transmitter transmits electromagnetic radiation to the receiver, which in turn converts the electromagnetic radiation to electricity that is utilized by the electronic device. In certain embodiments, the transmitter is provided as an infrared laser.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 8, 2019Publication date: May 14, 2020Inventors: Joseph W. Baumgarte, Brian C. Eickhoff, Scott Baxter, Joshua Long, Andrew Setter, Justin D. Seacat, Nicholas Upton, Madeline Ryals, Drew Locketz, Paul Avgerinos
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Patent number: 10487544Abstract: The present disclosure is directed to an electronic deadbolt control system including a deadbolt configured to extend or retract between a locked position and an unlocked position, respectively. An output shaft connected between a final gear and the deadbolt is configured to transmit an actuation force to the deadbolt from an electric motor. A first magnet and a second magnet are associated with the final gear to define a home position for either a left hand deadbolt or a right hand deadbolt. A cam is positioned on the output shaft to engage with a switch such that, in combination with a threshold current motor output, the control system determines whether the deadbolt is in an extended position or a retracted position. A thumb-turn shaft is disengaged from the final gear in the home position to permit manual actuation of a thumb-turn.Type: GrantFiled: January 16, 2018Date of Patent: November 26, 2019Assignee: Schlage Lock Company LLCInventors: William B. Ainley, David M. Baty, David Newby, Justin D. Seacat
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Publication number: 20190218824Abstract: The present disclosure is directed to an electronic deadbolt control system including a deadbolt configured to extend or retract between a locked position and an unlocked position, respectively. An output shaft connected between a final gear and the deadbolt is configured to transmit an actuation force to the deadbolt from an electric motor. A first magnet and a second magnet are associated with the final gear to define a home position for either a left hand deadbolt or a right hand deadbolt. A cam is positioned on the output shaft to engage with a switch such that, in combination with a threshold current motor output, the control system determines whether the deadbolt is in an extended position or a retracted position. A thumb-turn shaft is disengaged from the final gear in the home position to permit manual actuation of a thumb-turn.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 16, 2018Publication date: July 18, 2019Inventors: William B. Ainley, David M. Baty, David Newby, Justin D. Seacat
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Patent number: 10194063Abstract: A device for capturing at least three views of an object with a camera includes a housing having a cavity. A slot in the housing communicates with the cavity and is adapted to accept an object. A plurality of mirrors in the cavity reflects at least three views of the object towards the camera, allowing the camera to capture an image of the views. A system for capturing multiple views of an object includes a housing having a cavity. A slot in the housing communicates with the cavity and is adapted to receive an object. A camera, a light source, and a plurality of mirrors in the cavity reflect at least three views of the object towards the camera, allowing the camera to capture an image three views.Type: GrantFiled: April 11, 2016Date of Patent: January 29, 2019Assignee: Lockmasters Security Institute, Inc.Inventors: J. Clayton Miller, Justin D. Seacat
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Publication number: 20160227086Abstract: A device for capturing at least three views of an object with a camera includes a housing having a cavity. A slot in the housing communicates with the cavity and is adapted to accept an object. A plurality of mirrors in the cavity reflects at least three views of the object towards the camera, allowing the camera to capture an image of the views. A system for capturing multiple views of an object includes a housing having a cavity. A slot in the housing communicates with the cavity and is adapted to receive an object. A camera, a light source, and a plurality of mirrors in the cavity reflect at least three views of the object towards the camera, allowing the camera to capture an image three views.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 11, 2016Publication date: August 4, 2016Inventors: J. Clayton Miller, Benjamin Gallup, Grant Jordan, Justin D. Seacat, Brian Weinberg, Michael S. Yacobi
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Patent number: 9313383Abstract: A device for capturing at least three views of an object with a camera includes a housing having a cavity. A slot in the housing communicates with the cavity and is adapted to accept an object. A plurality of mirrors in the cavity reflects at least three views of the object towards the camera, allowing the camera to capture an image of the views. A system for capturing multiple views of an object includes a housing having a cavity. A slot in the housing communicates with the cavity and is adapted to receive an object. A camera, a light source, and a plurality of mirrors in the cavity reflect at least three views of the object towards the camera, allowing the camera to capture an image three views.Type: GrantFiled: March 15, 2013Date of Patent: April 12, 2016Assignee: Lockmasters Security Institute, Inc.Inventors: J. Clayton Miller, Benjamin Gallup, Grant Jordan, Justin D. Seacat, Brian Weinberg, Michael S. Yacobi
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Publication number: 20140260809Abstract: A device for capturing at least three views of an object with a camera includes a housing having a cavity. A slot in the housing communicates with the cavity and is adapted to accept an object. A plurality of mirrors in the cavity reflects at least three views of the object towards the camera, allowing the camera to capture an image of the views. A system for capturing multiple views of an object includes a housing having a cavity. A slot in the housing communicates with the cavity and is adapted to receive an object. A camera, a light source, and a plurality of mirrors in the cavity reflect at least three views of the object towards the camera, allowing the camera to capture an image three views.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 15, 2013Publication date: September 18, 2014Applicant: LOCKMASTERS SECURITY INSTITUTE, INC.Inventors: J. Clayton Miller, Benjamin Gallup, Grant Jordan, Justin D. Seacat, Brian Weinberg, Michael S. Yacobi