Patents by Inventor Mark Caterino
Mark Caterino 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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Patent number: 11928953Abstract: A garage door opener system includes a garage door opener having one or more sensors configured to monitor the status of a garage door as it moves between first and second positions. The garage door opener system may detect one or more anomalies in a profile generated from information from the one or more sensors and alert a user to the presence of those anomalies. The garage door opener system may allow a user to find and contact a service provider to address the one or more anomalies.Type: GrantFiled: January 22, 2021Date of Patent: March 12, 2024Assignee: ASSA ABLOY Residential Group, Inc.Inventors: Garrett Lovejoy, David P. Bresson, Vickie Lents, Mark Caterino, Jason Williams, Kevin C. Kraus
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Publication number: 20240076901Abstract: An air channel is utilized to ventilate a door lock for the purpose of reducing the condensation of warm, humid, air within the lock. The air channel is configured to be located between a surface mounted door lock and the door panel and vent the space between the interior and exterior locks, including the door bore. In some embodiments, the air channel is formed into the mounting bracket for the interior door lock. The air channel may be implemented to reduce condensation without requiring seals or gaskets between the interior and exterior locks.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 17, 2023Publication date: March 7, 2024Applicant: ASSA ABLOY Residential Group, Inc.Inventors: Mark Caterino, Vu Nguyen, Wai P. Wong
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Publication number: 20240035307Abstract: A clutch for a door lock may comprise an output shaft configured to operate the door lock, and a thumb turn shaft coupled to the output shaft comprising an inclined projection. The clutch may also comprise an input gear configured to be coupled to an actuator output, and a coupler coupled to the input gear such that the coupler and input gear rotate together. The coupler may be configured to translate between an engaged position and a disengaged position, where the inclined projection of the thumb turn shaft is configured to move the coupler from the disengaged position to the engaged position when the thumb turn shaft rotates relative to the coupler. In the disengaged position the coupler may be decoupled from the output shaft.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 31, 2023Publication date: February 1, 2024Applicant: ASSA ABLOY Residential Group, Inc.Inventors: Mark Caterino, Wai P. Wong
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Patent number: 11808056Abstract: Systems and methods for detecting whether a door lock bolt is engaged with a door jamb recess in a locked position is provided. Certain of the systems and methods described herein detect engagement between a door lock bolt and door jamb recess using a motor current signature. Certain of the systems and methods described herein detect engagement between a door lock bolt and door jamb recess using a bolt vibration signature.Type: GrantFiled: April 6, 2018Date of Patent: November 7, 2023Assignee: ASSA ABLOY Residential Group, Inc.Inventor: Mark Caterino
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Patent number: 11631043Abstract: Methods and system for securing delivery of a parcel when an intended recipient is unavailable, comprising at least one storage receptacle having an electronically controlled locking mechanism, the storage receptacle comprising an interface for receiving an access code for facilitating unlocking of the storage receptacle, a wireless communication radio, and a processor. The system further comprises a remote service manager comprising an access code generator and a wireless communication radio for transmitting an access code to a mobile computing device operated by a delivery carrier.Type: GrantFiled: October 26, 2016Date of Patent: April 18, 2023Assignee: Sargent Manufacturing CompanyInventors: Mark A. Caterino, Kevin Kraus, Garrett Lovejoy, Jason Williams, Martin Huddart
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Patent number: 11313665Abstract: Embodiments described herein relate to a motorized door lock detection system. Some embodiments of the device include a sensor gear that meshes directly with the gear system of the motorized door lock. As the sensor gear rotates, it drives the rotating contact of a potentiometer, varying the voltage in a reference circuit that corresponds directly with an angular position of the thumb-drive used to drive the deadbolt. In some embodiments, a conducting member that rotates with the output shaft of the deadbolt contacts a plurality of electrical contacts positioned such that they are contacted when the deadbolt is in a position range that requires more precise position monitoring. When the conducting member is in contact with a deadbolt, power is supplied such the output from the potentiometer can be determined. In this way, power to the potentiometer and/or controller driving the potentiometer can be limited.Type: GrantFiled: January 23, 2019Date of Patent: April 26, 2022Assignee: ASSA ABLOY Residential Group, Inc.Inventors: Mark Caterino, Wai P. Wong
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Patent number: 11136790Abstract: A progressive deadlatching arrangement for a deadbolt lock prevents an external force applied on the deadbolt from retracting the deadbolt or otherwise compromising a secured door. The progressive deadlatching arrangement prevents external forces from retracting the deadbolt while still allowing an authorized user to operate the deadbolt. ASSA ABLOY Residential Group, Inc. is a subsidiary of ASSA ABLOY AB.Type: GrantFiled: November 28, 2018Date of Patent: October 5, 2021Assignee: ASSA ABLOY Residential Group, Inc.Inventors: Mark Caterino, John E. Walsh, III, Brian R. Fournier, Wai P. Wong
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Publication number: 20210233385Abstract: A garage door opener system includes a garage door opener having one or more sensors configured to monitor the status of a garage door as it moves between first and second positions. The garage door opener system may detect one or more anomalies in a profile generated from information from the one or more sensors and alert a user to the presence of those anomalies. The garage door opener system may allow a user to find and contact a service provider to address the one or more anomalies.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 22, 2021Publication date: July 29, 2021Inventors: Garrett Lovejoy, David P. Bresson, Vickie Lents, Mark Caterino, Jason Williams, Kevin C. Kraus
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Patent number: 10808420Abstract: An electronic lock housing for the inside surface of a door with an opening therethrough has an interior portion for receiving electronic components for a door lock, a back portion with channels, a bracket, a plug, and a front portion. The back portion is meant for securing onto the door surface and has an opening meant for alignment with the door opening. The channels in the back portion permit air from the outside of the door to flow through the door opening and housing back opening to the inside of the door without passing through the housing interior. The bracket secures the back portion to the door and receives the plug to create an air-tight seal within the housing interior. The housing front portion is secured over the assembled back portion, bracket, and plug once they are installed to the door surface, fully encasing the electronic components.Type: GrantFiled: October 30, 2017Date of Patent: October 20, 2020Assignee: Yale Security Inc.Inventors: Scott Morstatt, Wai P. Wong, Craig Babcock, Mark Caterino
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Publication number: 20200123808Abstract: A deadbolt system securing an access point includes a deadbolt and a deadbolt sensor configured to characterize the performance of the deadbolt. The deadbolt system generates a resistance signature when the deadbolt is moved between a retracted and extended position which is comparable to a threshold or a previously recorded resistance signature. The comparison may determine the presence of one or more performance inhibitors which may be conveyed to an operator through a local or remote indicator.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 23, 2019Publication date: April 23, 2020Inventors: Garrett Lovejoy, Mark Caterino, Kevin C. Kraus
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Publication number: 20190226827Abstract: Embodiments described herein relate to a motorized door lock detection system. Some embodiments of the device include a sensor gear that meshes directly with the gear system of the motorized door lock. As the sensor gear rotates, it drives the rotating contact of a potentiometer, varying the voltage in a reference circuit that corresponds directly with an angular position of the thumb-drive used to drive the deadbolt. In some embodiments, a conducting member that rotates with the output shaft of the deadbolt contacts a plurality of electrical contacts positioned such that they are contacted when the deadbolt is in a position range that requires more precise position monitoring. When the conducting member is in contact with a deadbolt, power is supplied such the output from the potentiometer can be determined. In this way, power to the potentiometer and/or controller driving the potentiometer can be limited.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 23, 2019Publication date: July 25, 2019Inventors: Mark Caterino, Wai P. Wong
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Publication number: 20190178005Abstract: A progressive deadlatching arrangement for a deadbolt lock prevents an external force applied on the deadbolt from retracting the deadbolt or otherwise compromising a secured door. The progressive deadlatching arrangement prevents external forces from retracting the deadbolt while still allowing an authorized user to operate the deadbolt.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 28, 2018Publication date: June 13, 2019Applicant: ASSA ABLOY Residential Group, Inc.Inventors: Mark Caterino, John E. Walsh, III, Brian R. Fournier
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Publication number: 20180298640Abstract: Systems and methods for detecting whether a door lock bolt is engaged with a door jamb recess in a locked position is provided. Certain of the systems and methods described herein detect engagement between a door lock bolt and door jamb recess using a motor current signature. Certain of the systems and methods described herein detect engagement between a door lock bolt and door jamb recess using a bolt vibration signature.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 6, 2018Publication date: October 18, 2018Inventor: MARK CATERINO
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Publication number: 20180119449Abstract: An electronic lock housing for the inside surface of a door with an opening therethrough has an interior portion for receiving electronic components for a door lock, a back portion with channels, a bracket, a plug, and a front portion. The back portion is meant for securing onto the door surface and has an opening meant for alignment with the door opening. The channels in the back portion permit air from the outside of the door to flow through the door opening and housing back opening to the inside of the door without passing through the housing interior. The bracket secures the back portion to the door and receives the plug to create an air-tight seal within the housing interior. The housing front portion is secured over the assembled back portion, bracket, and plug once they are installed to the door surface, fully encasing the electronic components.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 30, 2017Publication date: May 3, 2018Inventors: Scott Morstatt, Pierre Wong, Craig Babcock, Mark Caterino
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Publication number: 20170124510Abstract: Methods and system for securing delivery of a parcel when an intended recipient is unavailable, comprising at least one storage receptacle having an electronically controlled locking mechanism, the storage receptacle comprising an interface for receiving an access code for facilitating unlocking of the storage receptacle, a wireless communication radio, and a processor. The system further comprises a remote service manager comprising an access code generator and a wireless communication radio for transmitting an access code to a mobile computing device operated by a delivery carrier.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 26, 2016Publication date: May 4, 2017Inventors: Mark A. Caterino, Kevin Kraus, Garrett Lovejoy, Jason Williams, Martin Huddart
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Patent number: 9530264Abstract: An integrated access control system for wirelessly managing an access point comprises a wirelessly operable electronic door lock coupled to the access point, a computing device controlled and operated by a first user, and a multi-radio host device located at or adjacent to the access point, the host device being in communication with the electronic door lock and the computing device. Each of the computing device and the host device comprises a memory configured to store instructions to enable the device to wirelessly communicate with the electronic door lock and the other device, a processor configured to execute the instructions, a low power wireless communication radio, and a high power wireless communication radio, wherein the host device and computing device are selectively capable of bidirectional communication via each of a low power radio communication channel and a high power radio communication channel.Type: GrantFiled: December 11, 2015Date of Patent: December 27, 2016Assignee: ASSA ABLOY INC.Inventors: Mark A. Caterino, Tiffany Mayo, Kevin Kraus, Jason Williams, Garrett Lovejoy
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Patent number: 9467859Abstract: A virtual key ring is disclosed. A graphical representation of a key ring or keychain having a plurality of keys is displayed on a computing device, and a pre-determined gesture input from a user indicative of an interaction with the key ring or chain, or one of the keys is received. The wireless operation of a lock can be managed by then accessing stored information associated with a virtual key or the lock in accordance with the pre-determined gesture. Pre-determined gestures can include, for example, movement along a predefined path on a touch screen in order to select a virtual key from among the plurality of virtual keys. The computing device can be a wireless mobile computing device such as a smartphone. The computing device can use any wireless communication technology, NFC and Wi-Fi being examples.Type: GrantFiled: September 13, 2013Date of Patent: October 11, 2016Assignee: YALE SECURITY INC.Inventors: Mary Moss, Kevin Kraus, Mark A. Caterino, Alicia Waters, Logan Serman, James McCracken, Ronald Unger, Christi Johnson
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Publication number: 20160171808Abstract: An integrated access control system for wirelessly managing an access point comprises a wirelessly operable electronic door lock coupled to the access point, a computing device controlled and operated by a first user, and a multi-radio host device located at or adjacent to the access point, the host device being in communication with the electronic door lock and the computing device. Each of the computing device and the host device comprises a memory configured to store instructions to enable the device to wirelessly communicate with the electronic door lock and the other device, a processor configured to execute the instructions, a low power wireless communication radio, and a high power wireless communication radio, wherein the host device and computing device are selectively capable of bidirectional communication via each of a low power radio communication channel and a high power radio communication channel.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 11, 2015Publication date: June 16, 2016Inventors: Mark A. Caterino, Tiffany Mayo, Kevin Kraus, Jason Williams, Garrett Lovejoy
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Patent number: D768463Type: GrantFiled: February 4, 2015Date of Patent: October 11, 2016Assignee: YALE SECURITY INC.Inventors: Kevin Kraus, Mark Caterino, Tiffany Mayo, Jason Williams
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Patent number: D790950Type: GrantFiled: April 26, 2016Date of Patent: July 4, 2017Assignee: YALE SECURITY INC.Inventors: Kevin Kraus, Mark Caterino, Tiffany Mayo, Jason Williams