Patents by Inventor Robert Wilmer Rodenbeck
Robert Wilmer Rodenbeck 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: 8665064Abstract: A security control system includes a remote access control system to receive wireless information from a central access control system. The remote access control system includes a remote access controller electrically coupled to a remote wireless communicator. The remote access controller receives information from the remote wireless communicator and uses the information to control locking and unlocking of the door. The remote wireless communicator also transmits wireless information to the central access control system and a switch is provided for selectively choosing between the receiving and transmitting the wireless information. The remote wireless communicator communicates via RF information, such as spread-spectrum RF. The remote access control system also includes a reader to read user data when presented to the reader.Type: GrantFiled: September 11, 2012Date of Patent: March 4, 2014Assignee: Stanley Security Solutions, Inc.Inventors: Robert Wilmer Rodenbeck, Roger Keith Russell, Michael Lee Long
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Patent number: 8408517Abstract: A proximity sensor may be incorporated as part of a water delivery device. A holder may align an optical source and sensor of the proximity sensor.Type: GrantFiled: December 29, 2009Date of Patent: April 2, 2013Assignee: Masco Corporation of IndianaInventors: Patrick B. Jonte, Robert Wilmer Rodenbeck, Matthew E. M. Storkey, Timothy J. Ensor, Timothy John Thorn, Tom Combs
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Patent number: 8355822Abstract: A proximity sensor may be incorporated as part of a water delivery device. A holder may align an optical source and sensor of the proximity sensor.Type: GrantFiled: December 29, 2009Date of Patent: January 15, 2013Assignee: Masco Corporation of IndianaInventors: Patrick B. Jonte, Robert Wilmer Rodenbeck, Matthew E. M. Storkey, Timothy J. Ensor, Timothy John Thorn, Tom Combs
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Patent number: 8264322Abstract: A security control system includes a remote access control system to receive wireless information from a central access control system. The remote access control system includes a remote access controller electrically coupled to a remote wireless communicator. The remote access controller receives information from the remote wireless communicator and uses the information to control locking and unlocking of the door. The remote wireless communicator also transmits wireless information to the central access control system and a switch is provided for selectively choosing between the receiving and transmitting the wireless information. The remote wireless communicator communicates via RF information, such as spread-spectrum RF. The remote access control system also includes a reader to read user data when presented to the reader.Type: GrantFiled: March 18, 2004Date of Patent: September 11, 2012Assignee: Stanley Security Solutions, Inc.Inventors: Robert Wilmer Rodenbeck, Roger Keith Russell, Michael Lee Long
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Publication number: 20120097874Abstract: A faucet arrangement includes a sensing device for sensing a presence of a user of a spout. The sensing device includes an infrared emitter installed such that a direction of emission of the emitter is oriented an angle of approximately between 5 and 15 degrees relative to a vertical direction. A receiver receives a diffused infrared energy from the emitter. A control device is in communication with the receiver and controls a flow of liquid through the spout dependent upon an angle at which the diffused infrared energy is received by the receiver.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 4, 2012Publication date: April 26, 2012Inventors: Robert Wilmer Rodenbeck, Spencer Lee Stohler, David M. Burke
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Patent number: 8104113Abstract: A faucet arrangement includes a sensing device for sensing a presence of a user of a spout. The sensing device includes an infrared emitter installed such that a direction of emission of the emitter is oriented an angle of approximately between 5 and 15 degrees relative to a vertical direction. A receiver receives a diffused infrared energy from the emitter. A control device is in communication with the receiver and controls a flow of liquid through the spout dependent upon an angle at which the diffused infrared energy is received by the receiver.Type: GrantFiled: January 5, 2006Date of Patent: January 31, 2012Assignee: Masco Corporation of IndianaInventors: Robert Wilmer Rodenbeck, Spencer Lee Stohler, David M. Burke
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Publication number: 20110155251Abstract: A proximity sensor is disclosed. The proximity sensor may be incorporated as part of a water delivery device. A holder which aligns an optical source and sensor of the proximity sensor is disclosed.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 29, 2009Publication date: June 30, 2011Inventors: Patrick B. Jonte, Robert Wilmer Rodenbeck, Matthew E.M. Storkey, Timothy J. Ensor, Timothy John Thorn, Tom Combs
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Publication number: 20110155932Abstract: A proximity sensor is disclosed. The proximity sensor may be incorporated as part of a water delivery device. A holder which aligns an optical source and sensor of the proximity sensor is disclosed.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 29, 2009Publication date: June 30, 2011Inventors: Patrick B. Jonte, Robert Wilmer Rodenbeck, Matthew E.M. Storkey, Timothy J. Ensor, Timothy John Thorn, Tom Combs
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Patent number: 7472433Abstract: A method of controlling a flow of liquid includes calibrating a PSD infrared sensor associated with the spout. The calibrating includes turning on the spout to thereby dispense a stream of liquid from the spout and into a stream space; emitting infrared energy from the PSD infrared sensor and toward the stream of liquid; sensing a first position of the infrared energy after the infrared energy has been reflected back to the sensor from the stream of liquid; storing first information based upon the first position of the reflected infrared energy; turning off the spout to thereby inhibit the liquid from being dispensed from the spout; sensing a second position of the infrared energy after the infrared energy has been reflected back to the sensor from an object that is fixed relative to the sensor; and storing second information based upon the second position of the reflected infrared energy. Infrared energy is emitted from the PSD infrared sensor and toward the stream space.Type: GrantFiled: January 5, 2006Date of Patent: January 6, 2009Assignee: Masco Corporation of IndianaInventors: Robert Wilmer Rodenbeck, Brian D. Rau
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Publication number: 20040174247Abstract: A security control system includes a remote access control system to receive wireless information from a central access control system. The remote access control system includes a remote access controller electrically coupled to a remote wireless communicator. The remote access controller receives information from the remote wireless communicator and uses the information to control locking and unlocking of the door. The remote wireless communicator also transmits wireless information to the central access control system and a switch is provided for selectively choosing between the receiving and transmitting the wireless information. The remote wireless communicator communicates via RF information, such as spread-spectrum RF. The remote access control system also includes a reader to read user data when presented to the reader.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 18, 2004Publication date: September 9, 2004Inventors: Robert Wilmer Rodenbeck, Roger Keith Russell, Michael Lee Long
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Patent number: 6720861Abstract: A remote access control system includes a remote wireless communicator to receive wireless information from a central access control system. It also includes a remote access controller electrically coupled to the remote wireless communicator. The remote access controller would receive information from the remote wireless communicator and uses the information to control locking and unlocking of the door. The remote wireless communicator also transmits wireless information to the central access control system and a switch is provided for selectively choosing between the receiving and transmitting the wireless information. The remote wireless communicator communicates via RF information and preferably spread-spectrum RF. The remote access control system also includes a reader to read user data when presented to the reader.Type: GrantFiled: March 10, 2000Date of Patent: April 13, 2004Assignee: Best Access SystemsInventors: Robert Wilmer Rodenbeck, Roger Keith Russell, Michael Lee Long
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Patent number: 6535136Abstract: A security system comprises a card containing access information, a reader for reading the card, a power source, a locking mechanism, and a first circuit for operating the locking mechanism. The power source is coupled to the first circuit to provide power to the first circuit. The power source is also coupled to a wake-up circuit to provide power to the wake-up circuit. The wake-up circuit detects the presence of an object and enables the reader to ascertain whether the object is the card. A method for operating the security system comprises first determining that electromagnetic energy is not being detected by the wake-up circuit, then determining that electromagnetic energy is being detected by the wake-up circuit, then determining that electromagnetic energy is not being detected by the wake-up circuit, and then ascertaining whether the object is the card.Type: GrantFiled: February 3, 1999Date of Patent: March 18, 2003Assignee: Best Lock CorporationInventors: Robert Wilmer Rodenbeck, Roger Keith Russell, Michael Lee Long