Patents Assigned to RSI
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Patent number: 9495845Abstract: Various aspects of the present disclosure are directed towards alarm systems, apparatus, and methods of using the systems and apparatus. In one embodiment, an alarm system includes intrusion sensor(s) and a central control panel that allows limited access to changes to a system configuration based upon the use of an installer code and the system configuration includes adding or changing interface modules. Additionally, the system includes an authorization circuit that requests the installer code from the remote location over a communications link and in response thereto, provides the installer code to the control circuit.Type: GrantFiled: October 2, 2013Date of Patent: November 15, 2016Assignee: RSI Video Technologies, Inc.Inventor: Keith Jentoft
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Patent number: 9472067Abstract: Aspects of the present disclosure are directed to security-based apparatuses and methods. As may be implemented in accordance with one or more embodiments, an apparatus includes a presence sensor that senses the presence of an individual, and an image sensor that captures an image of the individual in response to the sensed presence, and that provides the captured image as image data. A user authorization circuit identifies the individual as being authorized or unauthorized based upon the provided image data and stored image data for authorized individuals. An electromechanical device operates with the user authorization circuit to deploy one or more deterrents in the vicinity of the individual, in response to the user authorization circuit identifying the individual as being unauthorized.Type: GrantFiled: July 23, 2014Date of Patent: October 18, 2016Assignee: RSI Video Technologies, Inc.Inventor: Keith Jentoft
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Patent number: 9398808Abstract: A drawer glide mechanism can include a first elongate guide member, a second elongate glide member, a ball bearing component, and a v-notch socket. The first elongate guide member includes a distal end that is configured to fit within an opening in the v-notch socket. The drawer glide mechanism can further include one or more floating members and fixed members.Type: GrantFiled: September 30, 2014Date of Patent: July 26, 2016Assignee: RSI HOME PRODUCTS MANAGEMENT, INC.Inventors: Bradly Anderson, Edward William Roy Lachman, Jeffrey Scott Hoeft
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Patent number: 9375084Abstract: A drawer glide mechanism can include a first elongate guide member, a second elongate guide member, a ball bearing component, a v-notch socket, a release mechanism, and/or a roller support. The first elongate guide member can include a distal end that is configured to fit within an opening in the v-notch socket. The drawer glide mechanism can further include one or more floating members and fixed members. In some cases, the drawer glide mechanism includes a release member configured to facilitate separation of the first and second elongate guide members when actuated and to inhibit or prevent accidental separation of the first and second elongate guide members.Type: GrantFiled: May 7, 2015Date of Patent: June 28, 2016Assignee: RSI Home Products Management, Inc.Inventors: Edward William Roy Lachman, Bradly Anderson
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Patent number: 9189934Abstract: An integrated security arrangement is implemented in a variety of embodiments. In one such embodiment an integrated security arrangement includes a plurality of intrusion sensors that sense an intrusion in a target area, a motion sensor, and an image-capture device that is responsive to the motion sensor. When the image-capture device is enabled it captures images of the target area in response to movement in the target area as indicated by the motion sensor. The integrated security arrangement also includes a mapping database that contains data used to associate one or more of the plurality of intrusion sensors with the image-capture device. A user configures the mapping database to select at least one of the intrusion sensors for enabling the image-capture device. The integrated security arrangement further includes a control unit that enables the image-capture device in response to the selected intrusion sensor as configured in the mapping database.Type: GrantFiled: February 23, 2007Date of Patent: November 17, 2015Assignee: RSI Video Technologies, Inc.Inventors: Keith A. Jentoft, Jean-Michel Reibel
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Patent number: 9096383Abstract: Systems, methods, and apparatuses relating to improved conveying systems, and in particular to providing locomotion preferably using a surface mounted drive mechanism for driving a drive chain are provided. Generally, the conveying system of the present invention is designed to adapt to most manufacturing needs, for example, from furniture manufacturing and finishing to marine and automotive engines. In one embodiment, the present invention provides a conveying system, comprising: at least one load carrying unit having a tow pin assembly, the tow pin assembly further comprising a tow pin configured to link to and delink from a conveyor tow chain, and the tow pin configured to engage and disengage from the conveyor tow chain; a conveyor track configured to house the conveyor tow chain; and a drive assembly configured to receive the tow chain and to provide locomotion to the conveyor tow chain, and further comprising at least one tensioner for tensioning the conveyor tow chain.Type: GrantFiled: August 31, 2011Date of Patent: August 4, 2015Assignee: RSI, Inc.Inventor: Arthur Rhodes
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Patent number: 9032566Abstract: A vanity assembly is provided. The vanity assembly can comprise a base, side walls, and a combination sink and countertop. The sink can have a drainage section located near a back side of the sink. The vanity assembly can further comprise a drawer configured to move relative to the sink, the drawer extending in front of the sink and utilizing a substantial portion of the space in front of the sink's drain section for storage. The drawer can have side wall sections and a bottom section configured to facilitate storage of common household items.Type: GrantFiled: January 7, 2010Date of Patent: May 19, 2015Assignee: RSI HOME PRODUCTS MANAGEMENT, INC.Inventor: Damian J. Le Duff
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Publication number: 20150021144Abstract: The invention relates generally to conveying systems, for moving work pieces from work station to work station including conveyors which generally move at a constant speed and include load carrying units which can be coupled for movement therewith between work stations and uncoupled from the conveyor so that they will be stationary at the work stations while work is done on a work piece carried by the load carrying units. More particularly, the present invention pertains to improved systems, methods, and apparatuses for providing locomotion and control to a conveyor system including surface-mounted drive system and adjustable, automatic take-up system with floating drive chassis. The present invention also pertains to elevated conveyor systems comprising many of the same components as the surface-mounted conveyor systems.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 17, 2014Publication date: January 22, 2015Applicant: RSI, INC.Inventors: Arthur Bernard Rhodes, II, Ricky Dale Markham
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Patent number: 8876232Abstract: A drawer glide mechanism can include a first elongate guide member, a second elongate glide member, a ball bearing component, and a v-notch socket. The first elongate guide member includes a distal end that is configured to fit within an opening in the v-notch socket. The drawer glide mechanism can further include one or more floating members and fixed members.Type: GrantFiled: April 12, 2012Date of Patent: November 4, 2014Assignee: RSI Home Products Management, Inc.Inventors: Bradly Anderson, Edward William Roy Lachman
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Publication number: 20140202900Abstract: A sink assembly is provided. The sink assembly can comprise a container having a generally trapezoidal shaped cross section. The container can be closed about a sink within the container. The sink can be supported in the container by at least one support element, for example a corner support, a top support having a generally triangular shape, and a drain support. Multiple sink assemblies can be efficiently stacked next to one another for shipping and/or storage.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 22, 2013Publication date: July 24, 2014Applicant: RSI HOME PRODUCTS MANAGEMENT, INCInventor: Edward Lachman
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Patent number: 8714449Abstract: Security systems and methods are implemented using a variety of devices and methods. According to one such implementation, a controller arms or disarms a security system responsive to a contactless card reader. The contactless card reader includes a circuit for wirelessly interfacing with the controller, a battery circuit, and a sensor for detecting a contactless card. The card reader further includes a power-control circuit, responsive to the sensor, to control use of the battery circuit, and a coil for energizing the contactless card in response to the contactless card being detected by the sensor. The contactless card transmits data to the contactless card reader when the contactless card is energized. Responsive to the data transmitted by the contactless card, the contactless card reader wirelessly interfaces with the controller, which arms or disarms the security system based on the data transmitted by the card.Type: GrantFiled: February 6, 2009Date of Patent: May 6, 2014Assignee: RSI Video Technologies, Inc.Inventor: Keith A. Jentoft
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Publication number: 20130309511Abstract: Embodiments of the present disclosure are directed to a method for manufacturing glass fiber reinforced concrete. The method can comprise selecting a mold, inserting the mold into a carrier, mixing and applying a face mix, installing an insert to create a process tool. The mold may then be filled with a back mix, and the process tool may then be placed in an oven at a target temperature for a target time to achieve a pre-cure. The work piece may then be removed from the process tool and may then be placed in an oven at a temperature for a time to achieve a full cure of the work piece.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 13, 2013Publication date: November 21, 2013Applicant: RSI HOME PRODUCTS MANAGEMENT, INCInventor: Damian J. Le Duff
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Patent number: 8522971Abstract: A sink assembly is provided. The sink assembly can comprise a container having a generally trapezoidal shaped cross section. The container can be closed about a sink within the container. The sink can be supported in the container by at least one support element, for example a corner support, a top support having a generally triangular shape, and a drain support. Multiple sink assemblies can be efficiently stacked next to one another for shipping and/or storage.Type: GrantFiled: January 31, 2013Date of Patent: September 3, 2013Assignee: RSI Home Products Management, Inc.Inventor: Edward Lachman
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Publication number: 20130160407Abstract: A sink assembly is provided. The sink assembly can comprise a container having a generally trapezoidal shaped cross section. The container can be closed about a sink within the container. The sink can be supported in the container by at least one support element, for example a corner support, a top support having a generally triangular shape, and a drain support. Multiple sink assemblies can be efficiently stacked next to one another for shipping and/or storage.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 31, 2013Publication date: June 27, 2013Applicant: RSI HOME PRODUCTS MANAGEMENT, INCInventor: RSI HOME PRODUCTS MANAGEMENT, INC.
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Publication number: 20130106271Abstract: A drawer glide mechanism can include a first elongate guide member, a second elongate glide member, a ball bearing component, and a v-notch socket. The first elongate guide member includes a distal end that is configured to fit within an opening in the v-notch socket. The drawer glide mechanism can further include one or more floating members and fixed members.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 12, 2012Publication date: May 2, 2013Applicant: RSI HOME PRODUCTS MANAGEMENT, INC.Inventors: Bradly Anderson, Edward William Roy Lachman
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Patent number: 8365909Abstract: A sink assembly is provided. The sink assembly can comprise a container having a generally trapezoidal shaped cross section. The container can be closed about a sink within the container. The sink can be supported in the container by at least one support element, for example a corner support, a top support having a generally triangular shape, and a drain support. Multiple sink assemblies can be efficiently stacked next to one another for shipping and/or storage.Type: GrantFiled: April 8, 2011Date of Patent: February 5, 2013Assignee: RSI Home Products Management, Inc.Inventor: Edward Lachman
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Publication number: 20120319549Abstract: A drawer glide mechanism includes an elongate guide member, a roller mounted to the guide member, the roller mounted about a hollowed out rivet, and a fastener extending through the hollowed out interior of the rivet, through at least a portion of the guide member, and into the drawer, thereby securing at least the roller to the drawer in a supported and stable manner.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 18, 2012Publication date: December 20, 2012Applicant: RSI HOME PRODUCTS MANAGEMENT, INC.Inventor: Jeffrey Scott Hoeft
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Patent number: 8155105Abstract: A method and system for wireless monitoring is implemented in a variety of embodiments. In one such embodiment, a monitoring system method is implemented for, wireless communication between a central device and monitoring devices. Each of the devices includes a wireless communication circuit to effect wireless communications. Power consumption from a limited power source is reduced at least one of the wireless communication circuits based upon a communications time interval and a selected channel for communication between the central device and a monitor device to effect wireless communications between the central device and the monitor device.Type: GrantFiled: March 24, 2006Date of Patent: April 10, 2012Assignee: RSI Video Technologies, Inc.Inventors: Jean-Michel Reibel, Keith A. Jentoft
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Patent number: 8081073Abstract: Security systems and methods are implemented using a variety of devices and methods. According to one such implementation, a security system uses a controller to communicate with security-monitoring devices and has an integrated image-capture device with a circuit board structure with an angle-setting support article, a circuit board with a nonadjustable surface, and data-communicating conductors. A camera is secured to the nonadjustable surface and is directed at a first angle relative to the nonadjustable surface. A motion detector is secured to the nonadjustable surface and is directed at a second angle relative to the nonadjustable surface of the circuit board. The support article sets the first angle relative to the second angle for capturing both images and motion in a target area. A data-communication circuit communicates data from the camera and the motion detector and wirelessly communicates the data to the controller. A solar circuit provides power to the device.Type: GrantFiled: December 5, 2008Date of Patent: December 20, 2011Assignee: RSI Video Technologies, Inc.Inventors: Jean-Michel Reibel, Keith Jentoft
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Patent number: D711272Type: GrantFiled: April 9, 2013Date of Patent: August 19, 2014Assignee: RSI Video Technologies, Inc.Inventors: Jean-Michel Reibel, Sami Saad