Patents by Inventor Scott Kalous
Scott Kalous 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: 20160036594Abstract: Disclosed are methods, systems, and computer-readable media for wireless key management for authentication. Authentication includes transmitting a request to a locking device, transmitting a security challenge to the mobile device, and transmitting a response to the challenge and an encrypted user profile for the locking device. The response includes data generated with an access key that is stored by both the mobile device and the locking device, and the user profile is encrypted by a server using a secret key that is stored by the server and the locking device. Authentication further includes verifying the response to the challenge, where the response is verified using the access key, and validating additional data from the mobile device. An action of the locking device may be initiated as specified by the request.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 30, 2014Publication date: February 4, 2016Inventors: Nathan Conrad, Yi Zhang, Nemanja Stefanovic, John Bartucci, Scott Kalous
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Patent number: 9141090Abstract: In a method of managing access codes, a product is provided with an access restricting mechanism configured to permit operation of the product in response to entry of either one of first and second access codes using a code interface. The first access code is displayed on the product without displaying the second access code on the product. The second access code is identified to a user in response to user input of at least one of the first access code and a serial number into a terminal in communication with an electronically accessible code storage unit associating the second access code with the at least one of the first access code and the serial number.Type: GrantFiled: November 9, 2012Date of Patent: September 22, 2015Assignee: Master Lock Company LLCInventors: D. Scott Kalous, Matthew Trapani
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Patent number: 9059713Abstract: A capacitive touch keypad assembly includes a housing, a capacitance sensing substrate disposed within the housing, and a plurality of conducting members. The housing includes a barrier panel and a keypad display disposed on an exterior surface of the barrier panel. The keypad display defines a plurality of key locations each aligned with a corresponding bore in the barrier panel. The capacitance sensing substrate includes a plurality of key sensors in alignment with the corresponding plurality of key locations. Each of the plurality of conducting members has a first end disposed in a corresponding one of the plurality of barrier panel bores and a second end engaging a corresponding one of the plurality of key sensors.Type: GrantFiled: March 13, 2013Date of Patent: June 16, 2015Assignee: Master Lock Company LLCInventors: Michael B. Jonely, D. Scott Kalous
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Patent number: 8806907Abstract: A battery operated device includes a housing, an operating mechanism and an internal battery disposed within the housing, and an access member assembled with the housing and movable between first and second positions. The operating mechanism includes first and second sets of electrical contacts for transmitting power to the operating mechanism, with the internal battery being electrically connectable with the first set of electrical contacts for powering the operating mechanism. The access member is movable between a first position blocking external access to the second set of electrical contacts and connecting the first set of electrical contacts to the internal battery, and a second position permitting external access to the second set of electrical contacts and disconnecting the internal battery from the first set of electrical contacts.Type: GrantFiled: November 9, 2012Date of Patent: August 19, 2014Assignee: Master Lock Company LLCInventors: D. Scott Kalous, Zachery T. Nave
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Publication number: 20140166462Abstract: A capacitive touch keypad assembly includes a housing, a capacitance sensing substrate disposed within the housing, and a plurality of conducting members. The housing includes a barrier panel and a keypad display disposed on an exterior surface of the barrier panel. The keypad display defines a plurality of key locations each aligned with a corresponding bore in the barrier panel. The capacitance sensing substrate includes a plurality of key sensors in alignment with the corresponding plurality of key locations. Each of the plurality of conducting members has a first end disposed in a corresponding one of the plurality of barrier panel bores and a second end engaging a corresponding one of the plurality of key sensors.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 13, 2013Publication date: June 19, 2014Applicant: MASTER LOCK COMPANY LLCInventors: Michael B. Jonely, D. Scott Kalous
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Patent number: 8707745Abstract: A lock includes a lock body, a lock bar, and a locking mechanism. The lock body extends in a longitudinal direction between a first end defining a longitudinal passage and a second end. The lock bar is disposed within the passage and movable in a longitudinal direction between a securing position proximal to the second end and a release position distal to the second end, with a proximal end portion of the lock bar and the second end defining a first gap when the lock bar is in the release position. The locking mechanism is assembled within one of the lock body and the lock bar and is operable between a locking condition securing the lock bar against movement from the securing position to the release position, and an unlocked condition permitting movement of the lock bar from the securing position to the release position.Type: GrantFiled: November 1, 2011Date of Patent: April 29, 2014Assignee: Master Lock Company LLCInventor: D. Scott Kalous
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Publication number: 20140007549Abstract: A method and apparatus for an inline air purification system is described herein. An example apparatus includes a housing, a high-velocity air flow guide, a filter assembly, and a fan. The high-velocity air flow guide includes a first portion and a second portion. The first portion is configured to form a passage within the housing, and the second portion is configured to divert and accelerate air flow of the ambient air from the passage to a chamber of the housing. The filter assembly includes one or more filtering elements configured to receive the ambient air from the chamber. The fan is configured to draw the ambient air from the chamber through the filter assembly and to generate processed air from the ambient air. The housing is located in an HVAC duct, and occupies only part of the cross-sectional area of the duct. The remaining area of the duct accommodates bypass air flow to a primary fan in the HVAC system.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 15, 2013Publication date: January 9, 2014Inventors: Paul C. Burke, D. Scott Kalous, Charles Harris
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Patent number: 8607600Abstract: A locking device includes a shaft, a locking head joined to the shaft, and a lock body having a lock opening for receiving a locking end of the shaft. A latch member is disposed within the lock body and includes a shaft aperture for receiving the locking end of the shaft therethrough. The shaft aperture includes an edge portion spring biased radially inward of the lock opening to engage the recessed portion with the edge portion when the locking end of the shaft is disposed in the lock opening. A locking member is disposed within the lock body. Rotation of the locking member from a locked condition to an unlocked condition moves the edge portion of the shaft aperture out of engagement with the recessed portion of the shaft to permit withdrawal of the shaft from the lock opening.Type: GrantFiled: September 26, 2012Date of Patent: December 17, 2013Assignee: Master Lock Company LLCInventors: Gary Burmesch, D. Scott Kalous, Dean Paulson
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Patent number: 8302435Abstract: A locking device includes a shaft, a locking head joined to the shaft, and a lock body having a lock opening for receiving a locking end of the shaft. A latch member is disposed within the lock body and includes a shaft aperture for receiving the locking end of the shaft therethrough. The shaft aperture includes an edge portion spring biased radially inward of the lock opening to engage the recessed portion with the edge portion when the locking end of the shaft is disposed in the lock opening. A locking member is disposed within the lock body. Rotation of the locking member from a locked condition to an unlocked condition moves the edge portion of the shaft aperture out of engagement with the recessed portion of the shaft to permit withdrawal of the shaft from the lock opening.Type: GrantFiled: August 24, 2009Date of Patent: November 6, 2012Assignee: Master Lock Company LLCInventors: Gary Burmesch, D. Scott Kalous, Dean Paulson
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Publication number: 20120174785Abstract: A method and apparatus for processing air is described herein. An example apparatus includes a housing, a high-velocity air flow guide, a filter assembly, and a fan. The high-velocity air flow guide includes a first portion and a second portion. The first portion is configured to form a passage within the housing, and the second portion is configured to divert and accelerate air flow of the ambient air from the passage to a chamber of the housing. The filter assembly includes one or more filtering elements configured to receive the ambient air from the chamber. The fan is configured to draw the ambient air from the chamber through the filter assembly and to generate processed air from the ambient air.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 27, 2012Publication date: July 12, 2012Inventors: D. Scott Kalous, Charles Harris
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Publication number: 20120103033Abstract: A lock includes a lock body, a lock bar, and a locking mechanism. The lock body extends in a longitudinal direction between a first end defining a longitudinal passage and a second end. The lock bar is disposed within the passage and movable in a longitudinal direction between a securing position proximal to the second end and a release position distal to the second end, with a proximal end portion of the lock bar and the second end defining a first gap when the lock bar is in the release position. The locking mechanism is assembled within one of the lock body and the lock bar and is operable between a locking condition securing the lock bar against movement from the securing position to the release position, and an unlocked condition permitting movement of the lock bar from the securing position to the release position.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 1, 2011Publication date: May 3, 2012Applicant: MASTER LOCK COMPANY LLCInventor: D. Scott Kalous
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Patent number: D661562Type: GrantFiled: November 29, 2011Date of Patent: June 12, 2012Assignee: Master Lock Company LLCInventors: Scott Stevens, Scott Kalous
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Patent number: D675498Type: GrantFiled: June 18, 2010Date of Patent: February 5, 2013Assignee: Master Lock Company LLCInventors: Scott B. Stevens, Scott Kalous
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Patent number: D703023Type: GrantFiled: May 6, 2013Date of Patent: April 22, 2014Assignee: Master Lock Company LLCInventors: D. Scott Kalous, Scott B. Stevens
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Patent number: D724928Type: GrantFiled: February 25, 2014Date of Patent: March 24, 2015Assignee: Master Lock Company LLCInventors: D. Scott Kalous, Scott B. Stevens
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Patent number: D724929Type: GrantFiled: February 25, 2014Date of Patent: March 24, 2015Assignee: Master Lock Company LLCInventors: D. Scott Kalous, Scott B. Stevens
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Patent number: D724930Type: GrantFiled: February 25, 2014Date of Patent: March 24, 2015Assignee: Master Lock Company LLCInventors: D. Scott Kalous, Scott B. Stevens
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Patent number: D729608Type: GrantFiled: February 25, 2014Date of Patent: May 19, 2015Assignee: Master Lock Company LLCInventors: D. Scott Kalous, Scott B. Stevens
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Patent number: D746659Type: GrantFiled: July 23, 2014Date of Patent: January 5, 2016Assignee: Master Lock Company LLCInventors: Scott Stevens, Scott Kalous
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Patent number: D746660Type: GrantFiled: July 23, 2014Date of Patent: January 5, 2016Assignee: Master Lock Company LLCInventors: Scott Stevens, Scott Kalous