Patents Assigned to Smartec Products LLC
  • Patent number: 12359492
    Abstract: A pet access control system according to various aspects of the present technology may comprise a door unit interoperable with a security panel holder. The door unit covers a passage through a structure, such as through the wall or door of a building. The door unit may include a connector that may be mounted on a legacy security panel holder or a dedicated mounting system for the door unit. The door unit may operate in conjunction with a pet identification system to automatically identify and grant access only to authorized pets. In various embodiments, the door unit may be controlled remotely, such as via a web browser on a remote computer or an app running on a smartphone.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 13, 2024
    Date of Patent: July 15, 2025
    Assignee: Smartec Products LLC
    Inventors: Stephen W. Miller, David W. White, Eric P. Zemke, Michael P. Miller, Martin L. Diamond
  • Publication number: 20250043616
    Abstract: A pet access control system according to various aspects of the present technology may comprise a door unit interoperable with a security panel holder. The door unit covers a passage through a structure, such as through the wall or door of a building. The door unit may include a connector that may be mounted on a legacy security panel holder or a dedicated mounting system for the door unit. The door unit may operate in conjunction with a pet identification system to automatically identify and grant access only to authorized pets. In various embodiments, the door unit may be controlled remotely, such as via a web browser on a remote computer or an app running on a smartphone.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 13, 2024
    Publication date: February 6, 2025
    Applicant: Smartec Products LLC
    Inventors: Stephen W. Miller, David W. White, Eric P. Zemke, Michael P. Miller, Martin L. Diamond
  • Patent number: 12060743
    Abstract: A pet access control system according to various aspects of the present technology may comprise a door unit interoperable with a security panel holder. The door unit covers a passage through a structure, such as through the wall or door of a building. The door unit may include a connector that may be mounted on a legacy security panel holder or a dedicated mounting system for the door unit. The door unit may operate in conjunction with a pet identification system to automatically identify and grant access only to authorized pets. In various embodiments, the door unit may be controlled remotely, such as via a web browser on a remote computer or an app running on a smartphone.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 5, 2021
    Date of Patent: August 13, 2024
    Assignee: Smartec Products LLC
    Inventors: Stephen W. Miller, David W. White, Eric P. Zemke, Michael P. Miller
  • Publication number: 20230157257
    Abstract: A pet system according to various aspects of the present technology may comprise a pet apparatus configured to attach to a pet door, comprising an enclosure comprising a wall. The wall may include an entrance defined therethrough. A pet door interface may be connectable to the pet door. The pet door interface may define a substantially enclosed portal between the pet door and the entrance.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 27, 2022
    Publication date: May 25, 2023
    Applicant: Smartec Products LLC
    Inventors: Stephen Miller, David White, Eric Zemke, Martin Diamond
  • Patent number: 10920484
    Abstract: A pet access control system according to various aspects of the present technology may comprise a door unit interoperable with a security panel holder. The door unit covers a passage through a structure, such as through the wall or door of a building. The door unit may include a connector that may be mounted on a legacy security panel holder or a dedicated mounting system for the door unit. The door unit may operate in conjunction with a pet identification system to automatically identify and grant access only to authorized pets.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 24, 2020
    Date of Patent: February 16, 2021
    Assignee: Smartec Products LLC
    Inventors: Stephen W. Miller, David W. White, Eric P. Zemke, Michael P. Miller