Patents by Inventor Robin C. Moseley
Robin C. Moseley 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: 7599612Abstract: Calibration of a motorized roller shade is accomplished by calculating a radius of a roller tube and thickness of a shade fabric rotatably supported by the roller tube. First, a lower edge of the shade fabric is moved to a first position at a first linear distance from a predetermined position. Second, a first number of revolutions of the roller tube between the first position and the predetermined position is determined. Next, the lower edge of the shade fabric is moved to a second position at a second linear distance from the predetermined position and a second number of revolutions between the second position and the predetermined position is determined. Finally, the tube radius and the fabric thickness are calculated from the first and second linear distances and the first and second numbers of revolutions. The tube radius and the fabric thickness are used to control the linear speed of the lower edge of the shade fabric.Type: GrantFiled: May 23, 2006Date of Patent: October 6, 2009Assignee: Lutron Electronics Co., Inc.Inventors: Robin C. Moseley, Wendy Margaret Moseley, legal representative, David A. Kirby, Justin Mierta, Thomas W. Brenner
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Patent number: 7311558Abstract: An electrical receptacle defines a receptacle formation of a mating formation pair to prevent a standard plug from establishing electrical connection while permitting an otherwise standard plug defining a corresponding plug formation to be sufficiently inserted to establish an electrical connection. The mating formation pair may include a projection on the receptacle adapted for receipt by a corresponding recess on a compatible plug. Alternatively, the mating formation pair is defined by an opening of the receptacle and a conductor of the plug, each having a cross-sectional height that is reduced from that of a standard receptacle and plug. The mating formation pair is particularly desirable for installation including a receptacle controlled by a dimmer to prevent electrical connection by a standard plug connected to a non-dimmable electrical load.Type: GrantFiled: October 21, 2004Date of Patent: December 25, 2007Assignee: Lutron Electronics Co., Inc.Inventors: Jason O. Adams, Robert Paul Stocker, Joel S. Spira, Robin C. Moseley, Robert C. Newman, Jr.
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Publication number: 20070272374Abstract: Calibration of a motorized roller shade is accomplished by calculating a radius of a roller tube and thickness of a shade fabric rotatably supported by the roller tube. First, a lower edge of the shade fabric is moved to a first position at a first linear distance from a predetermined position. Second, a first number of revolutions of the roller tube between the first position and the predetermined position is determined. Next, the lower edge of the shade fabric is moved to a second position at a second linear distance from the predetermined position and a second number of revolutions between the second position and the predetermined position is determined. Finally, the tube radius and the fabric thickness are calculated from the first and second linear distances and the first and second numbers of revolutions. The tube radius and the fabric thickness are used to control the linear speed of the lower edge of the shade fabric.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 23, 2006Publication date: November 29, 2007Inventors: Robin C. Moseley, David A. Kirby, Justin Mierta, Thomas W. Brenner, Wendy Margaret Moseley
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Patent number: 7198523Abstract: An electrical receptacle defines a receptacle formation of a mating formation pair to prevent a standard plug from establishing electrical connection while permitting an otherwise standard plug defining a corresponding plug formation to be sufficiently inserted to establish an electrical connection. The mating formation pair may include a projection on the receptacle adapted for receipt by a corresponding recess on a compatible plug. Alternatively, the mating formation pair is defined by an opening of the receptacle and a conductor of the plug, each having a cross-sectional height that is reduced from that of a standard receptacle and plug. The mating formation pair is particularly desirable for installation including a receptacle controlled by a dimmer to prevent electrical connection by a standard plug connected to a non-dimmable electrical load.Type: GrantFiled: October 31, 2003Date of Patent: April 3, 2007Assignee: Lutron Electronics Co., Inc.Inventors: Jason O. Adams, Robert Paul Stocker, Joel S. Spira, Robin C. Moseley, Robert C. Newman, Jr.
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Publication number: 20040129444Abstract: An electrical receptacle defines a receptacle formation of a mating formation pair to prevent a standard plug from establishing electrical connection while permitting an otherwise standard plug defining a corresponding plug formation to be sufficiently inserted to establish an electrical connection. The mating formation pair may include a projection on the receptacle adapted for receipt by a corresponding recess on a compatible plug. Alternatively, the mating formation pair is defined by an opening of the receptacle and a conductor of the plug, each having a cross-sectional height that is reduced from that of a standard receptacle and plug. The mating formation pair is particularly desirable for installation including a receptacle controlled by a dimmer to prevent electrical connection by a standard plug connected to a non-dimmable electrical load.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 31, 2003Publication date: July 8, 2004Inventors: Jason O. Adams, Robert Paul Stocker, Joel S. Spira, Robin C. Moseley, Robert C. Newman
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Patent number: 6380692Abstract: A phase controlled dimming system having an active filter for receiving the AC line voltage waveform, and for recovering the AC fundamental waveform therefrom is disclosed. The recovered AC fundamental waveform is supplied to a zero crossing detector that provides zero crossing indications of the AC fundamental waveform. The recovered AC fundamental is substantially free of noise or distortion, and of frequency components greater than at least second order harmonics, that may be present on the AC line voltage waveform, and that might otherwise result in faulty or incorrect zero crossing detection. An output of the zero crossing detector is supplied to a microprocessor that controls the gating of a controllably conductive device interposed between the controlled load and the AC source based on the zero crossing information. The filter may take an analog or digital (software) form.Type: GrantFiled: September 18, 2000Date of Patent: April 30, 2002Assignee: Lutron Electronics, Inc.Inventors: Robert C. Newman, Jr., Donald F. Hausman, Robin C. Moseley
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Patent number: 6201364Abstract: An elongated reelable shade, first and second spaced support brackets removably connected to first and second and opposite ends of said elongated reelable shade for supporting said reelable shade from a fixed support, an electrical drive motor having an output shaft for rotating said elongated reelable shade around its axis to selectively reel and unreel said shade, an electrical circuit for energizing and operating said motor, the electrical circuit including a controller coupled to and controlling the operation of said drive motor, and a coupler for removably coupling said output shaft of said motor to said first end of said elongated reelable shade, a single housing having said first bracket fixed thereto, said single housing containing and supporting said motor, said electrical circuit and said coupler, said coupler comprising an output driver which removably receives said first end of said shade with rotatable driving relationship.Type: GrantFiled: July 5, 2000Date of Patent: March 13, 2001Assignee: Lutron Electronics Company, Inc.Inventors: Gary E. Will, Mark A. Cieri, Tony W. Azar, Charles J. Digney, Jr., Donald F. Hausman, Jr., David L. Kates, Stephen W. Lynn, Gregory R. Martin, Noel Mayo, Robin C. Moseley, Robert C. Newman, Jr., Timothy R. Reinhard
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Patent number: 6100659Abstract: An elongated reelable shade, first and second spaced support brackets removably connected to first and second and opposite ends of said elongated reelable shade for supporting said reelable shade from a fixed support, an electrical drive motor having an output shaft for rotating said elongated reelable shade around its axis to selectively reel and unreel said shade, an electrical circuit for energizing and operating said motor, the electrical circuit including a controller coupled to and controlling the operation of said drive motor, and a coupler for removably coupling said output shaft of said motor to said first end of said elongated reelable shade, a single housing having said first bracket fixed thereto, said single housing containing and supporting said motor, said electrical circuit and said coupler, said coupler comprising an output driver which removably receives said first end of said shade with rotatable driving relationship.Type: GrantFiled: October 20, 1998Date of Patent: August 8, 2000Assignee: Lutron Electronics, Inc.Inventors: Gary E. Will, Mark A. Cieri, Tony W. Azar, Charles J. Digney, Jr., Donald F. Hausman, Jr., David L. Kates, Stephen W. Lynn, Gregory R. Martin, Noel Mayo, Robin C. Moseley, Robert C. Newman, Jr., Timothy R. Reinhard
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Patent number: 6091205Abstract: A phase controlled dimming system having an active filter for receiving the AC line voltage waveform, and for recovering the AC fundamental waveform therefrom is disclosed. The recovered AC fundamental waveform is supplied to a zero crossing detector that provides zero crossing indications of the AC fundamental waveform. The recovered AC fundamental is substantially free of noise or distortion, and of frequency components greater than at least second order harmonics, that may be present on the AC line voltage waveform, and that might otherwise result in faulty or incorrect zero crossing detection. An output of the zero crossing detector is supplied to a microprocessor that controls the gating of a controllably conductive device interposed between the controlled load and the AC source based on the zero crossing information. The filter may take an analog or digital (software) form.Type: GrantFiled: October 2, 1997Date of Patent: July 18, 2000Assignee: Lutron Electronics Co., Inc.Inventors: Robert C. Newman, Jr., Donald F. Hausman, Robin C. Moseley
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Patent number: 5987205Abstract: An infrared energy transmissive member for conducting infrared energy from a first end of the infrared energy transmissive member to a second end disposed adjacent an infrared responsive circuit component of an infrared receiver, the member comprising a flexible hollow plastic tube. Preferably, the plastic tube comprises an ester based polyurethane tube and has a malleable rod disposed in the hollow plastic tube to allow the hollow plastic tube to be bent into a claimed configuration. The infrared responsive circuit component may control, e.g., a fluorescent lamp dimming circuit or a window treatment control circuit, thereby allowing remote control of the lamp or window treatment.Type: GrantFiled: September 13, 1996Date of Patent: November 16, 1999Assignee: Lutron Electronics Co., Inc.Inventors: Robin C. Moseley, James R. Graybill, Jr., Adam T. Lansing
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Patent number: 5905442Abstract: Apparatus for controlling an electrical device by remote control including a control device coupled to the electrical device by a wire connection for providing power to the electrical device, the control device having an actuator for adjusting the status of the electrical device and a radio frequency transmitter/receiver and antenna for adjusting the status of the electrical device in response to control information in a radio frequency signal. The transmitter/receiver receives the radio frequency signal via the antenna and transmits a status radio frequency signal with information regarding the status of the electrical device. A master control unit has at least one actuator and status indicator and a transmitter/receiver for transmitting a radio frequency signal having the control information therein to control the status of the electrical device and for receiving the status information from the control device.Type: GrantFiled: February 7, 1996Date of Patent: May 18, 1999Assignee: Lutron Electronics Co., Inc.Inventors: Donald R. Mosebrook, David E. Houggy, Robert G. Palmer, Jr., Joel S. Spira, Donald F. Hausman, Jr., Robin C. Moseley, David G. Luchaco
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Patent number: 5848634Abstract: An elongated reelable shade, first and second spaced support brackets removably connected to first and second and opposite ends of the elongated reelable shade for supporting the reelable shade from a fixed support, an electrical drive motor having an output shaft for rotating the elongated reelable shade around its axis to selectively reel and unreel the shade, an electrical circuit for energizing and operating the motor, the electrical circuit including a controller coupled to and controlling the operation of the drive motor, a single shade limit switch for stopping the motor when the shade reaches a fully reeled or fully extended position, and a coupler for removably coupling the output shaft of the motor to the first end of the elongated reelable shade, a single housing having the first bracket fixed thereto, the single housing containing and supporting the motor, the electrical circuit and the coupler, the coupler comprising an output driver which removably receives the first end of the shade with rotataType: GrantFiled: December 27, 1996Date of Patent: December 15, 1998Assignee: Latron Electronics Co. Inc.Inventors: Gary E. Will, Mark A. Cieri, Tony W. Azar, Charles J. Digney, Jr., Donald F. Hausman, Jr., David L. Kates, Stephen W. Lynn, Gregory R. Martin, Noel Mayo, Robin C. Moseley, Robert C. Newman, Jr., Timothy R. Reinhard
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Patent number: 5144278Abstract: A circuit and apparatus for sensing the adjustment of a variable impedance device includes an elongated switching element having an alternating series of conductive and non-conductive areas. The conductive areas are electrically connected. As the device is adjusted, a wiper alternately operates the switch between open and closed states. A circuit detects the switch-state change and provides a signal which indicates that the device is being adjusted. The signal can, in turn, determine the output of a dimming circuit, a wireless transmitter, etc., or can determine whether power is provided to a microprocessor or the like. In another embodiment of the invention, a variable impedance device includes an end-of-travel return mechanism.Type: GrantFiled: August 1, 1989Date of Patent: September 1, 1992Assignee: Lutron Electronics Co., Inc.Inventors: Robin C. Moseley, Jonathan A. Barney, Arjuna Karunaratne
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Patent number: 4503291Abstract: Method and apparatus are provided for microprocessor controlled storage and dialing of telephone numbers and storage and access of associated data. Each entry includes a telephone number field and an associated data field. The two fields are differently encoded and thus enhance the storage efficiency by avoiding a requirement for field terminating characters. An operator provides particular entries which are matched with stored fields of associated data. Upon determining a match, the stored associated data is displayed and the associated telephone number may be automatically dialed. A three chip microprocessor set scans a keyboard, controls displays, and communicates with program and data storage units. The microprocessor is used in conjunction with integrated circuitry to detect the existence of a dial tone for a predetermined time. Multifrequency or pulse dialing of a number from storage may be effected by the inventive dialer.Type: GrantFiled: June 12, 1984Date of Patent: March 5, 1985Assignee: DASA CorporationInventors: Ernest von Holten, Robin C. Moseley
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Patent number: 4029908Abstract: For use in a telephone repertory dialer in which telephone number data is stored on a magnetic recording surface, logic circuitry for entry of telephone number data onto the recording surface or for readout of data from the recording surface for dialing out a telephone number. The logic includes an electronic memory for storing a single telephone number and through which all telephone number data is conveyed for both recording and readout.Type: GrantFiled: November 24, 1975Date of Patent: June 14, 1977Assignee: DASA CorporationInventors: Robin C. Moseley, Richard A. Brisk
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Patent number: D516512Type: GrantFiled: June 9, 2003Date of Patent: March 7, 2006Assignee: Lutron Electronics Co., Inc.Inventors: Jason O. Adams, Robert Paul Stocker, Robin C. Moseley, Robert C. Newman, Jr., Joel S. Spira
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Patent number: D494138Type: GrantFiled: June 9, 2003Date of Patent: August 10, 2004Assignee: Lutron Electronics Co., Inc.Inventors: Jason O. Adams, Robert Paul Stocker, Robin C. Moseley, Robert C. Newman, Jr., Joel S. Spira
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Patent number: D325567Type: GrantFiled: May 12, 1989Date of Patent: April 21, 1992Assignee: Lutron Electronics Co., Inc.Inventors: Elliot G. Jacoby, Jr., Robin C. Moseley, Rita R. Swartvagher, Thomas A. Foster, Bruce D. Colgan, David L. Buehler
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Patent number: D387736Type: GrantFiled: March 11, 1994Date of Patent: December 16, 1997Assignee: Lutron Electronics Co., Inc.Inventors: Jason O. Adams, Russel J. Jacobs, Noel Mayo, Brett A. Pierce, Robin C. Moseley, Joel Solon Spira