Patents Assigned to innovation lock, llc
  • Patent number: 12562049
    Abstract: A security system including automated notification and surveillance integration is provided. In the security system of the present disclosure, when any of the devices are locked, unlocked, interacted with, alarmed or triggered, a notification or communication signal is sent to at least one other device. The at least one other device may be a receiver, camera, smart phone, smart watch, laptop, desktop, and/or an Internet connected or Internet of Things (IoT) device. Additionally, a system is provided including at least one alarm module that generates an audible sound when an alarm condition is detected; at least one sensor that detects the audible sound and determines if the audible sound is within a predetermined frequency range and an interface that receives at least one first communication signal from the at least one sensor upon detecting an alarm and transmits at least one second communication signal to at least one device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 30, 2024
    Date of Patent: February 24, 2026
    Assignee: Innovation Lock, LLC
    Inventors: David R. Wachsman, Alan Rabinowitz, Octavio Pupo Nogueira Neto
  • Patent number: 12454849
    Abstract: A drawer lock assembly includes a housing; a barrel having a first end extending perpendicularly from a front face of the housing and a second end extending through a rear face of the housing; a locking actuation member disposed through the barrel; a driver disposed through the barrel to engage the locking actuation member; a first and second bolt, each bolt configured to engage the driver, where upon actuation of the driver via the locking actuation member, the first and second bolts move in opposite directions in a perpendicular arrangement relative to the barrel; and an end plate configured to retain the driver and the first and second bolts in the housing, wherein upon actuation of the locking actuation member by a key, the first and second bolts extend from the housing in a first position and at least partially retract within the housing in a second position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 13, 2023
    Date of Patent: October 28, 2025
    Assignee: Innovation Lock, LLC
    Inventors: Alvin Ma, William H. Bullwinkel, David R. Wachsman
  • Patent number: 12390022
    Abstract: Devices, systems and methods for hanging and securing items for display. The hanger devices and systems are self-locking, secure and do not require special tools to install and/or remove. A hanger for displaying at least one item of merchandise relative to a structure includes a first hanger member and a second hanger member that are removably coupled to each other, the first hanger member and second hanger member forming a retaining portion that retains the hanger to a structure and a hanging portion that enable items of merchandise to be placed thereon and be displayed. Additionally, a hanger capture device is provided to be mounted to a slatwall to prevent hangers from being removed from the slatwall.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 22, 2024
    Date of Patent: August 19, 2025
    Assignee: Innovation Lock, LLC
    Inventors: William H. Bullwinkel, Robert Ludwig, David R. Wachsman, Alvin Ma
  • Patent number: 12359470
    Abstract: A multi-axis latchbolt lock assembly for use with cabinet drawers, desk drawers and the like is provided. The lock assembly includes a housing, a driver, a latchbolt, and an endplate. When an appropriate key is inserted into a keyhole of a locking actuation member, rotation of the key will actuate the driver that subsequently actuates the latchbolt into a locked or unlocked position in a vertical direction. The latchbolt includes a bolt member and a latching wedge, wherein the latching wedge is coupled to the bolt member in a rotatable relationship.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 11, 2023
    Date of Patent: July 15, 2025
    Assignee: Innovation Lock, LLC
    Inventors: Alvin Ma, David R. Wachsman
  • Patent number: 11992135
    Abstract: Devices, systems and methods for hanging and securing items for display whereby the hanger devices and systems are self-locking, secure and do not require special tools to install and/or remove. A hanger for displaying at least one item of merchandise relative to a structure includes a first hanger member and a second hanger member that are removably coupled to each other, the first hanger member and second hanger member forming a retaining portion that retains the hanger to a structure and a hanging portion that enable items of merchandise to be placed thereon and be displayed. Additionally, a hanger capture device is provided to be mounted to a slatwall to prevent hangers from being removed from the slatwall.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 23, 2022
    Date of Patent: May 28, 2024
    Assignee: Innovation Lock, LLC
    Inventors: William H. Bullwinkel, Robert Ludwig, David R. Wachsman, Alvin Ma
  • Patent number: 11976497
    Abstract: A drawer lock assembly is provided including a housing having a front face and a rear face; a barrel having a first end extending perpendicularly from the front face of the housing and a second end extending through the rear face of the housing; a locking actuation member disposed through the first end of the barrel; a driver disposed through the second end of the barrel to engage the locking actuation member; a bolt including a first member offset from a second member in a parallel relationship, the first member includes a slot configured to receive a cam of the driver; and an endplate configured to retain the driver and bolt in the housing, the endplate including a channel configured to receive the second member of the bolt, wherein upon actuation of the locking actuation member, the second member extends beyond the housing to engage a recess of a structure.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 22, 2021
    Date of Patent: May 7, 2024
    Assignee: Innovation Lock, LLC
    Inventors: William H. Bullwinkel, Robert Ludwig, David R. Wachsman, Alvin Ma
  • Patent number: 11893877
    Abstract: A security system including automated notification and surveillance integration is provided. In the security system of the present disclosure, when any of the devices are locked, unlocked, interacted with, alarmed or triggered, a notification or communication signal is sent to at least one other device. The at least one other device may be a receiver, camera, smart phone, smart watch, laptop, desktop, and/or an Internet connected or Internet of Things (IoT) device. Additionally, a system is provided including at least one alarm module that generates an audible sound when an alarm condition is detected; at least one sensor that detects the audible sound and determines if the audible sound is within a predetermined frequency range and an interface that receives at least one first communication signal from the at least one sensor upon detecting an alarm and transmits at least one second communication signal to at least one device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 10, 2022
    Date of Patent: February 6, 2024
    Assignee: Innovation Lock, LLC
    Inventors: David R. Wachsman, Alan Rabinowitz, Octavio Pupo Nogueira Neto
  • Patent number: 11879269
    Abstract: Ratchet lock assemblies for use with various locking actuation members such as, but not limited to, lock cylinders of interchangeable core cylinder types are provided. In one embodiment, a ratchet lock assembly includes a plunger barrel with at least one projection extending therefrom. The at least one projection configured to mate with at least one aperture of a locking bar or strike plate to lock the ratchet lock assembly in place. In another embodiment, a ratchet lock assembly is provided with an anti-shim configuration to prevent unwanted removal of the ratchet lock assembly. The anti-shim ratchet lock assembly includes a driver and cam to lock a member, e.g., a spring, of the ratchet lock assembly to a locking bar or strike plate.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 29, 2021
    Date of Patent: January 23, 2024
    Assignee: Innovation Lock, LLC
    Inventors: William H. Bullwinkel, Robert Ludwig, David R. Wachsman, Alvin Ma
  • Patent number: 11732507
    Abstract: In one aspect of the present disclosure, a locking device is provided including an interchangeable core (IC), a barrel, an anti-rotation plate, a prong driver, a bolt and a backplate. The barrel is coupled to the backplate and includes a hollow interior to receive the IC. The bolt is slidably disposed in a slot of the backplate. The IC includes a key hole. The prong driver is coupled to the IC and the bolt, such that, when a proper key is inserted into the key hole and rotated the bolt can be extended from the slot in a direction away from the locking device or retracted into the slot in a direction toward the interior of the locking device. The anti-rotation plate of the locking device is coupled to the barrel to prevent the locking device from being rotated relative to a structure the locking device is mounted to.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 15, 2020
    Date of Patent: August 22, 2023
    Assignee: Innovation Lock, LLC
    Inventors: Alvin Ma, William H. Bullwinkel
  • Patent number: 11603680
    Abstract: In one aspect of the present disclosure, a locking device is provided including an interchangeable core (IC), a barrel, an anti-rotation plate, a prong driver, a bolt and a backplate. The barrel is coupled to the backplate and includes a hollow interior to receive the IC. The bolt is slidably disposed in a slot of the backplate. The IC includes a key hole. The prong driver is coupled to the IC and the bolt, such that, when a proper key is inserted into the key hole and rotated the bolt can be extended from the slot in a direction away from the locking device or retracted into the slot in a direction toward the interior of the locking device. The anti-rotation plate of the locking device is coupled to the barrel to prevent the locking device from being rotated relative to a structure the locking device is mounted to.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 27, 2020
    Date of Patent: March 14, 2023
    Assignee: Innovation Lock, LLC
    Inventors: Alvin Ma, William H. Bullwinkel
  • Patent number: 11545025
    Abstract: A security system including automated notification and surveillance integration is provided. In the security system of the present disclosure, when any of the devices are locked, unlocked, interacted with, alarmed or triggered, a notification or communication signal is sent to at least one other device. The at least one other device may be a receiver, camera, smart phone, smart watch, laptop, desktop, and/or an Internet connected or Internet of Things (IoT) device. Additionally, a system is provided including at least one alarm module that generates an audible sound when an alarm condition is detected; at least one sensor that detects the audible sound and determines if the audible sound is within a predetermined frequency range and an interface that receives at least one first communication signal from the at least one sensor upon detecting an alarm and transmits at least one second communication signal to at least one device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 24, 2020
    Date of Patent: January 3, 2023
    Assignee: innovation lock, llc
    Inventors: David R. Wachsman, Alan Rabinowitz, Octavio Pupo Nogueira Neto
  • Patent number: 11528454
    Abstract: The present disclosure provides a lock system including automated notification and surveillance integration. In the lock system of the present disclosure, when any of the locks included in the lock system are locked or unlocked, a notification or communication signal is sent to at least one other device. The at least one other device may be a receiver, smart phone, smart watch, laptop, desktop, and/or an Internet connected or Internet of Things (IoT) device. In one aspect, the at least one other device is an image capturing device that captures one or more images of the lock that has been locked or unlocked and the surrounding area the lock is disposed in responsive to the notification or communication signal sent. The lock system of the present disclosure is configured for use with electronic locks, mechanical locks, and/or hybrid electronic-mechanical locks.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 20, 2020
    Date of Patent: December 13, 2022
    Assignee: innovation lock, llc
    Inventors: Alan Rabinowitz, David R. Wachsman, Alvin Ma, Octavio Pupo Nogueira Neto
  • Patent number: D981207
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 9, 2021
    Date of Patent: March 21, 2023
    Assignee: Innovation Lock, LLC
    Inventors: William H. Bullwinkel, Robert Ludwig, David R. Wachsman
  • Patent number: D988835
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 10, 2021
    Date of Patent: June 13, 2023
    Assignee: innovation lock, llc
    Inventors: William H. Bullwinkel, Robert Ludwig, David R. Wachsman