Patents Assigned to DaVinci Lock LLC
  • Patent number: 12640021
    Abstract: Embodiments of the present disclosure establish a premises monitoring system including an image recognition system that can detect a closed status and an ajar status for a closure device at a premises. The detection can be, for example, by a suitable camera which may be mounted in a stationary position or in a moving position, such as on a drone, for example. The image recognition system is in communication with a remote system such as a premises management system. The remote system can determine, based on images captured by the image recognition system whether an authorized user associated with the closure device is present on the premises. If an authorized user is determined not to be present on the premises, an alert can be issued.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 5, 2025
    Date of Patent: May 26, 2026
    Assignee: DAVINCI LOCK LLC
    Inventors: Bradford A Minsley, Clifton P. Minsley
  • Patent number: 12567294
    Abstract: Embodiments of the present disclosure determine and/or estimate mass, volume and density of objects being stored in a controlled access environment. Tenant objects and/or storage contents can be detected in an enclosed area, and a mass and/or load adversity estimate for the contents can be determined. The mass and/or load adversity estimate can then be compared to a predetermined threshold, and if the threshold is met, exceeded, or not met, a determination can be made as to whether to unlock a physical lock on a storage unit around the enclosed area and/or alerts can be issued to facilitate premises operation and/or tenant communications.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 16, 2025
    Date of Patent: March 3, 2026
    Assignee: DAVINCI LOCK LLC
    Inventors: Bradford A. Minsley, Clifton P. Minsley
  • Patent number: 12518605
    Abstract: Embodiments of the present disclosure establish a premises monitoring system including an image recognition system that can detect a closed status and an ajar status for a closure device at a premises. The detection can be, for example, by a suitable camera which may be mounted in a stationary position or in a moving position, such as on a drone, for example. The image recognition system is in communication with a remote system such as a premises management system. The remote system can determine, based on images captured by the image recognition system whether an authorized user associated with the closure device is present on the premises. If an authorized user is determined not to be present on the premises, an alert can be issued.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 8, 2024
    Date of Patent: January 6, 2026
    Assignee: DAVINCI LOCK LLC
    Inventors: Bradford A. Minsley, Clifton P. Minsley
  • Patent number: 12437593
    Abstract: Embodiments of a system, device and method employ a mobile application and/or hardware components to obviate reliance on a facility management system to open an access barrier such as a gate. In various embodiments, a hardware device coupled with a mobile application can open an access barrier at an access-controlled property on behalf of individuals. Embodiments of the hardware device include a microprocessor, a cellular hat, and a relay and embodiments of the system can incorporate a gate motor controller.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 19, 2024
    Date of Patent: October 7, 2025
    Assignee: DAVINCI LOCK LLC
    Inventors: Bradford A. Minsley, Clifton P. Minsley
  • Patent number: 12272195
    Abstract: Embodiments of the present disclosure provide a device and method for displaying an unlock code for a lock upon lock related indicia being detected by a mobile communications device. The lock related indicia can be captured via a camera of the mobile communications device. In various embodiments, the unlock code can be revealed via an augmented reality display of the mobile communications device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 25, 2024
    Date of Patent: April 8, 2025
    Assignee: Davinci Lock LLC
    Inventors: Bradford A. Minsley, Clifton P. Minsley
  • Patent number: 12266230
    Abstract: Embodiments of the present disclosure establish unlock codes for groups of physical locks and include a single code reset or override device to render the combination of each lock settable. In embodiments, based on a request to reset a first unlock code associated with one of the physical locks, a replacement unlock code is generated and transmitted to a mobile communications device, whereupon the first unlock code can be changed to the replacement unlock code.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 25, 2024
    Date of Patent: April 1, 2025
    Assignee: Davinci Lock LLC
    Inventors: Bradford A. Minsley, Clifton P. Minsley
  • Patent number: 12131602
    Abstract: Embodiments of the present disclosure establish unlock codes for groups of physical locks and include a single code reset or override device to render the combination of each lock settable. In embodiments, based on a request to reset a first unlock code associated with one of the physical locks, a replacement unlock code is generated and transmitted to a mobile communications device, whereupon the first unlock code can be changed to the replacement unlock code.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 17, 2023
    Date of Patent: October 29, 2024
    Assignee: DaVinci Lock LLC
    Inventors: Bradford A. Minsley, Clifton P. Minsley
  • Patent number: 12131373
    Abstract: The disclosure generally relates to a system and method for randomly generating unlock codes and identifiers for locks, and creating unlock code and identifier pairs. In an exemplary embodiment, the invention is integrated with, or part of, a distributed management system that controls access to various locations, such as, for example, self-storage units, hotel rooms, apartment buildings, storage containers, short-term housing rentals, lockers, equipment rooms, vaults, hospitals, airports, government facilities, nuclear power facilities, water treatment facilities, weapon storage facilities, aircraft cockpits, and any other setting that requires restricted, selective, or monitored access that can be remotely controlled, whereby users can request an unlock code via text messaging using a mobile device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 28, 2022
    Date of Patent: October 29, 2024
    Assignee: DaVinci Lock LLC
    Inventors: Bradford Minsley, Clifton Minsley
  • Patent number: 12125327
    Abstract: Embodiments of the present disclosure provide a device and method for displaying an unlock code for a lock upon lock related indicia being detected by a mobile communications device. The lock related indicia can be captured via a camera of the mobile communications device. In various embodiments, the unlock code can be revealed via an augmented reality display of the mobile communications device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 17, 2023
    Date of Patent: October 22, 2024
    Assignee: DaVinci Lock LLC
    Inventors: Bradford A. Minsley, Clifton P. Minsley
  • Patent number: 12014294
    Abstract: The disclosure generally relates to a system and method for randomly generating unlock codes and identifiers for locks, and creating unlock code and identifier pairs. In an exemplary embodiment, the invention is integrated with, or part of, a distributed management system that controls access to various locations, such as, for example, self-storage units, hotel rooms, apartment buildings, storage containers, short-term housing rentals, lockers, equipment rooms, vaults, hospitals, airports, government facilities, nuclear power facilities, water treatment facilities, weapon storage facilities, aircraft cockpits, and any other setting that requires restricted, selective, or monitored access that can be remotely, controlled, whereby users can receive unlock codes electronically on their mobile device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 11, 2023
    Date of Patent: June 18, 2024
    Assignee: Davinci Lock LLC
    Inventors: Bradford Minsley, Clifton Minsley
  • Patent number: 11663650
    Abstract: The disclosure generally relates to a system and method for randomly generating unlock codes and identifiers for locks, and creating unlock code and identifier pairs. In an exemplary embodiment, the invention is integrated with, or part of, a distributed management system that controls access to various locations, such as, for example, self-storage units, hotel rooms, apartment buildings, storage containers, short-term housing rentals, lockers, equipment rooms, vaults, hospitals, airports, government facilities, nuclear power facilities, water treatment facilities, weapon storage facilities, aircraft cockpits, and any other setting that requires restricted, selective, or monitored access that can be remotely controlled, whereby users can receive unlock codes electronically on their mobile device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 11, 2022
    Date of Patent: May 30, 2023
    Assignee: DAVINCI LOCK LLC
    Inventors: Bradford Minsley, Clifton Minsley
  • Patent number: 11416919
    Abstract: The disclosure generally relates to a system and method for managing distributed encrypted combination over-locks from a remote location, where unlock codes for over-locks are transmitted via electronic messaging. In an exemplary embodiment, the invention is a distributed management system that controls access to various locations, such as, for example, self-storage units, hotel rooms, apartment buildings, storage containers, short-term housing rentals, lockers, equipment rooms, vaults, hospitals, airports, government facilities, nuclear power facilities, water treatment facilities, weapon storage facilities, aircraft cockpits, and any other setting that requires restricted, selective, or monitored access that can be remotely controlled, whereby users can request an unlock code via text messaging using a mobile device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 10, 2021
    Date of Patent: August 16, 2022
    Assignee: DaVinci Lock LLC
    Inventors: Bradford Minsley, Clifton Minsley