Patents Assigned to EMERGENCY ALERT SOLUTIONS GROUP, LLC
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Publication number: 20230326313Abstract: Some embodiments are directed to a lockdown apparatus for facilitating initiation of lockdown procedures at a facility that includes multiple doors and is configured for occupation by facility occupants. A lockdown actuator is disposed at the facility and configured to initiate transmission of a lockdown initiation signal upon being actuated, the lockdown actuator being configured to be recognizably distinguishable from the fire alarm actuator. A lockdown communicator is configured to produce a lockdown initiation communication for communicating initiation of lockdown procedures to the facility occupants and individuals not disposed proximate the facility upon transmission of the lockdown initiation signal, the lockdown initiation communication being recognizably distinguishable from the fire alarm communication.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 1, 2023Publication date: October 12, 2023Applicant: EMERGENCY ALERT SOLUTIONS GROUP, LLCInventors: Brian M. Lyman, Kevin G. Cherven
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Patent number: 11688259Abstract: Some embodiments are directed to a lockdown apparatus for facilitating initiation of lockdown procedures at a facility that includes multiple doors and is configured for occupation by facility occupants. A lockdown actuator is disposed at the facility and configured to initiate transmission of a lockdown initiation signal upon being actuated, the lockdown actuator being configured to be recognizably distinguishable from the fire alarm actuator. A lockdown communicator is configured to produce a lockdown initiation communication for communicating initiation of lockdown procedures to the facility occupants and individuals not disposed proximate the facility upon transmission of the lockdown initiation signal, the lockdown initiation communication being recognizably distinguishable from the fire alarm communication.Type: GrantFiled: November 5, 2021Date of Patent: June 27, 2023Assignee: EMERGENCY ALERT SOLUTIONS GROUP, LLCInventors: Brian M. Lyman, Kevin G. Cherven
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Patent number: 11183040Abstract: Some embodiments are directed to a lockdown apparatus for facilitating initiation of lockdown procedures at a facility that includes multiple doors and is configured for occupation by facility occupants. A lockdown actuator is disposed at the facility and configured to initiate transmission of a lockdown initiation signal upon being actuated, the lockdown actuator being configured to be recognizably distinguishable from the fire alarm actuator. A lockdown communicator is configured to produce a lockdown initiation communication for communicating initiation of lockdown procedures to the facility occupants and individuals not disposed proximate the facility upon transmission of the lockdown initiation signal, the lockdown initiation communication being recognizably distinguishable from the fire alarm communication.Type: GrantFiled: July 28, 2020Date of Patent: November 23, 2021Assignee: EMERGENCY ALERT SOLUTIONS GROUP, LLCInventors: Brian M. Lyman, Kevin G. Cherven
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Patent number: 10769918Abstract: Some embodiments are directed to a lockdown apparatus for facilitating initiation of lockdown procedures at a facility. The lockdown apparatus can include a combined actuator and image sensor assembly disposed at the facility that is configured to be recognizably distinguishable from a fire alarm actuator. The assembly can include a lockdown actuator configured to transmit a lockdown initiation signal upon being actuated, and an image sensor configured to capture at least one of a still image an a video image of a region proximate the assembly. The lockdown apparatus can also include a lockdown communicator configured to produce a lockdown initiation communication for communication initiation of lockdown procedures to the facility occupants and individuals not disposed proximate the facility upon transmission of the lockdown initiation signal, the lockdown initiation communication being recognizably distinguishable from a fire alarm communication.Type: GrantFiled: January 30, 2020Date of Patent: September 8, 2020Assignee: EMERGENCY ALERT SOLUTIONS GROUP, LLCInventors: Brian M. Lyman, Kevin G. Cherven
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Patent number: 10586435Abstract: Some embodiments are directed to a lockdown apparatus for facilitating initiation of lockdown procedures at a facility that includes multiple doors and is configured for occupation by facility occupants. A lockdown actuator is disposed at the facility and configured to initiate transmission of a lockdown initiation signal upon being actuated, the lockdown actuator being configured to be recognizably distinguishable from the fire alarm actuator. A lockdown communicator is configured to produce a lockdown initiation communication for communicating initiation of lockdown procedures to the facility occupants and individuals not disposed proximate the facility upon transmission of the lockdown initiation signal, the lockdown initiation communication being recognizably distinguishable from the fire alarm communication.Type: GrantFiled: April 16, 2019Date of Patent: March 10, 2020Assignee: EMERGENCY ALERT SOLUTIONS GROUP, LLCInventors: Brian M. Lyman, Kevin G. Cherven
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Patent number: 10304305Abstract: Some embodiments are directed to a lockdown apparatus for facilitating initiation of lockdown procedures at a facility. The lockdown apparatus can include an actuator configured to transmit a lockdown initiation signal upon being actuated. The actuator can be configured to be recognizably distinguishable from a fire alarm actuator. The lockdown apparatus can also include a lockdown communicator configured to produce a lockdown communication for communicating initiation of lockdown procedures to the facility occupants and individuals not disposed proximate the facility upon transmission of the lockdown initiation signal, the lockdown communication being recognizably distinguishable from the fire alarm communication. The lockdown communicator can also include a vibrator that creates vibrations of sufficient strength to be perceivable by facility occupants upon transmission of the lockdown initiation signal.Type: GrantFiled: December 29, 2017Date of Patent: May 28, 2019Assignee: EMERGENCY ALERT SOLUTIONS GROUP, LLCInventors: Brian M. Lyman, Kevin G. Cherven
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Patent number: 9858800Abstract: Some embodiments are directed to a lockdown apparatus for facilitating initiation of lockdown procedures at a facility. The lockdown apparatus can include an actuator configured to transmit a lockdown initiation signal upon being actuated. The actuator can be configured to be recognizably distinguishable from a fire alarm actuator. The lockdown apparatus can also include a lockdown communicator configured to produce a lockdown initiation communication for communicating initiation of lockdown procedures to the facility occupants and individuals not disposed proximate the facility upon transmission of the lockdown initiation signal, the lockdown communication being recognizably distinguishable from the fire alarm communication. The lockdown communicator can also include a vibrator that creates vibrations of sufficient strength to be perceivable by facility occupants upon transmission of the lockdown initiation signal.Type: GrantFiled: July 5, 2017Date of Patent: January 2, 2018Assignee: EMERGENCY ALERT SOLUTIONS GROUP, LLCInventors: Brian M. Lyman, Kevin G. Cherven
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Patent number: 9858801Abstract: Some embodiments are directed to a lockdown apparatus for facilitating initiation of lockdown procedures at a facility. The lockdown apparatus can include an actuator configured to transmit a lockdown initiation signal upon being actuated. The actuator can be configured to be recognizably distinguishable from a fire alarm actuator. The lockdown apparatus can also include a lockdown communicator configured to produce a lockdown communication for communicating initiation of lockdown procedures to the facility occupants and individuals not disposed proximate the facility upon transmission of the lockdown initiation signal, the lockdown communication being recognizably distinguishable from the fire alarm communication. The lockdown communicator can also include a vibrator that creates vibrations of sufficient strength to be perceivable by facility occupants upon transmission of the lockdown initiation signal.Type: GrantFiled: July 5, 2017Date of Patent: January 2, 2018Assignee: EMERGENCY ALERT SOLUTIONS GROUP, LLCInventors: Brian M. Lyman, Kevin G. Cherven
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Patent number: 9852610Abstract: Some embodiments are directed to a lockdown apparatus for facilitating initiation of lockdown procedures at a facility. The lockdown apparatus can include an actuator configured to transmit a lockdown initiation signal upon being actuated. The actuator can be configured to be recognizably distinguishable from a fire alarm actuator. The lockdown apparatus can also include a lockdown communicator configured to produce a lockdown communication for communicating initiation of lockdown procedures to the facility occupants and individuals not disposed proximate the facility upon transmission of the lockdown initiation signal, the lockdown communication being recognizably distinguishable from the fire alarm communication.Type: GrantFiled: July 5, 2017Date of Patent: December 26, 2017Assignee: EMERGENCY ALERT SOLUTIONS GROUP, LLCInventors: Brian M. Lyman, Kevin G. Cherven
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Patent number: 9852609Abstract: Some embodiments are directed to a lockdown apparatus for facilitating initiation of lockdown procedures at a facility. The lockdown apparatus can include an actuator configured to transmit a lockdown initiation signal upon being actuated. The actuator can be configured to be recognizably distinguishable from a fire alarm actuator. The lockdown apparatus can also include a lockdown communicator configured to produce a lockdown initiation communication for communicating initiation of lockdown procedures to the facility occupants and individuals not disposed proximate the facility upon transmission of the lockdown initiation signal, the lockdown communication being recognizably distinguishable from the fire alarm communication.Type: GrantFiled: July 5, 2017Date of Patent: December 26, 2017Assignee: EMERGENCY ALERT SOLUTIONS GROUP, LLCInventors: Brian M. Lyman, Kevin G. Cherven
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Patent number: 9734700Abstract: Some embodiments are directed to a lockdown apparatus for facilitating initiation of lockdown procedures at a facility. The lockdown apparatus can include an actuator configured to transmit a lockdown initiation signal upon being actuated. The actuator can be configured to be recognizably distinguishable from a fire alarm actuator. The lockdown apparatus can also include a lockdown communicator configured to produce a lockdown communication for communicating initiation of lockdown procedures to the facility occupants and individuals not disposed proximate the facility upon transmission of the lockdown initiation signal, the lockdown communication being recognizably distinguishable from the fire alarm communication.Type: GrantFiled: January 30, 2017Date of Patent: August 15, 2017Assignee: EMERGENCY ALERT SOLUTIONS GROUP, LLCInventors: Brian M. Lyman, Kevin G. Cherven
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Patent number: 9711037Abstract: Some embodiments are directed to a lockdown apparatus for facilitating initiation of lockdown procedures at a facility. The lockdown apparatus can include an actuator configured to transmit a lockdown initiation signal upon being actuated. The actuator can be configured to be recognizably distinguishable from a fire alarm actuator. The lockdown apparatus can also include a lockdown communicator configured to produce a lockdown communication for communicating initiation of lockdown procedures to the facility occupants and individuals not disposed proximate the facility upon transmission of the lockdown initiation signal, the lockdown communication being recognizably distinguishable from the fire alarm communication.Type: GrantFiled: January 30, 2017Date of Patent: July 18, 2017Assignee: EMERGENCY ALERT SOLUTIONS GROUP, LLCInventors: Brian M. Lyman, Kevin G. Cherven
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Patent number: 9711023Abstract: Some embodiments are directed to a lockdown apparatus for facilitating initiation of lockdown procedures at a facility. The lockdown apparatus can include an actuator configured to transmit a lockdown initiation signal upon being actuated. The actuator can be configured to be recognizably distinguishable from a fire alarm actuator. The lockdown apparatus can also include a lockdown communicator configured to produce a lockdown communication for communicating initiation of lockdown procedures to the facility occupants and individuals not disposed proximate the facility upon transmission of the lockdown initiation signal, the lockdown communication being recognizably distinguishable from the fire alarm communication.Type: GrantFiled: January 30, 2017Date of Patent: July 18, 2017Assignee: EMERGENCY ALERT SOLUTIONS GROUP, LLCInventors: Brian M. Lyman, Kevin G. Cherven
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Patent number: 9711022Abstract: Some embodiments are directed to a lockdown apparatus for facilitating initiation of lockdown procedures at a facility. The lockdown apparatus can include an actuator configured to transmit a lockdown initiation signal upon being actuated. The actuator can be configured to be recognizably distinguishable from a fire alarm actuator. The lockdown apparatus can also include a lockdown communicator configured to produce a lockdown communication for communicating initiation of lockdown procedures to the facility occupants and individuals not disposed proximate the facility upon transmission of the lockdown initiation signal, the lockdown communication being recognizably distinguishable from the fire alarm communication.Type: GrantFiled: January 30, 2017Date of Patent: July 18, 2017Assignee: EMERGENCY ALERT SOLUTIONS GROUP, LLCInventors: Brian M. Lyman, Kevin G. Cherven
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Patent number: 9589451Abstract: Some embodiments are directed to a lockdown apparatus for facilitating initiation of lockdown procedures at a facility. The lockdown apparatus can include a manually operated actuator disposed at the facility and configured to transmit a lockdown initiation signal upon being manually actuated. The actuator can be configured to be recognizably distinguishable from a fire alarm actuator. The lockdown apparatus can also include a lockdown communicator configured to produce a lockdown communication for communicating initiation of lockdown procedures to the facility occupants and individuals not disposed proximate the facility upon transmission of the lockdown initiation signal, the lockdown communication being recognizably distinguishable from the fire alarm communication.Type: GrantFiled: August 30, 2016Date of Patent: March 7, 2017Assignee: EMERGENCY ALERT SOLUTIONS GROUP, LLCInventors: Brian M. Lyman, Kevin G. Cherven
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Patent number: 9589452Abstract: Some embodiments are directed to a lockdown apparatus for facilitating initiation of lockdown procedures at a facility. The lockdown apparatus can include a manually operated actuator disposed at the facility and configured to transmit a lockdown initiation signal upon being manually actuated. The actuator can be configured to be recognizably distinguishable from a fire alarm actuator. The lockdown apparatus can also include a lockdown communicator configured to produce a lockdown communication for communicating initiation of lockdown procedures to the facility occupants and individuals not disposed proximate the facility upon transmission of the lockdown initiation signal, the lockdown communication being recognizably distinguishable from the fire alarm communication.Type: GrantFiled: August 31, 2016Date of Patent: March 7, 2017Assignee: EMERGENCY ALERT SOLUTIONS GROUP, LLCInventors: Brian M. Lyman, Kevin G. Cherven
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Patent number: 9589450Abstract: Some embodiments are directed to a lockdown apparatus for facilitating initiation of lockdown procedures at a facility. The lockdown apparatus can include a manually operated actuator disposed at the facility and configured to transmit a lockdown initiation signal upon being manually actuated. The actuator can be configured to be recognizably distinguishable from a fire alarm actuator. The lockdown apparatus can also include a lockdown communicator configured to produce a lockdown communication for communicating initiation of lockdown procedures to the facility occupants and individuals not disposed proximate the facility upon transmission of the lockdown initiation signal, the lockdown communication being recognizably distinguishable from the fire alarm communication.Type: GrantFiled: August 29, 2016Date of Patent: March 7, 2017Assignee: EMERGENCY ALERT SOLUTIONS GROUP, LLCInventors: Brian M. Lyman, Kevin G. Cherven
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Patent number: 9589449Abstract: Some embodiments are directed to a lockdown apparatus for facilitating initiation of lockdown procedures at a facility. The lockdown apparatus can include a manually operated actuator disposed at the facility and configured to transmit a lockdown initiation signal upon being manually actuated. The actuator can be configured to be recognizably distinguishable from a fire alarm actuator. The lockdown apparatus can also include a lockdown communicator configured to produce a lockdown communication for communicating initiation of lockdown procedures to the facility occupants and individuals not disposed proximate the facility upon transmission of the lockdown initiation signal, the lockdown communication being recognizably distinguishable from the fire alarm communication.Type: GrantFiled: August 29, 2016Date of Patent: March 7, 2017Assignee: EMERGENCY ALERT SOLUTIONS GROUP, LLCInventors: Brian M. Lyman, Kevin G. Cherven
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Patent number: 9454891Abstract: Some embodiments are directed to a lockdown apparatus for facilitating initiation of lockdown procedures at a facility. The lockdown apparatus can include a manually operated actuator disposed at the facility and configured to transmit a lockdown initiation signal upon being manually actuated. The actuator can be configured to be recognizably distinguishable from a fire alarm actuator. The lockdown apparatus can also include a lockdown communicator configured to produce a lockdown communication for communicating initiation of lockdown procedures to the facility occupants and individuals not disposed proximate the facility upon transmission of the lockdown initiation signal, the lockdown communication being recognizably distinguishable from the fire alarm communication.Type: GrantFiled: February 16, 2016Date of Patent: September 27, 2016Assignee: EMERGENCY ALERT SOLUTIONS GROUP, LLCInventors: Brian M. Lyman, Kevin G. Cherven
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Patent number: D960014Type: GrantFiled: June 4, 2019Date of Patent: August 9, 2022Assignee: EMERGENCY ALERT SOLUTIONS GROUP, LLCInventors: Brian M. Lyman, Kevin G. Cherven