Patents Assigned to Technologies IP, LLC
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Patent number: 11614255Abstract: A device comprising a fin structure, a vent disposed in the fin structure, a cooling coil disposed in the vent, a light disposed in the fin structure and wherein the fin structure is configured to create a Coanda effect for air exiting the vent.Type: GrantFiled: November 24, 2021Date of Patent: March 28, 2023Assignee: Air Distribution Technologies IP, LLCInventors: Joachim Hirsch, Honghui Zhang, Ernest Freeman, Keith Glasch
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Patent number: 11604008Abstract: A base system for a heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) system includes a frame configured to support a housing of the HVAC system, where the frame includes a base rail configured to define a portion of a perimeter of the frame. The base rail includes a base segment configured to be disposed on a curb in an installed configuration of the HVAC system, an external wall extending from the base segment, a top segment extending from the external wall, an internal wall extending from the top segment, and a recessed flange extending from the internal wall and away from the external wall.Type: GrantFiled: January 29, 2021Date of Patent: March 14, 2023Assignee: Air Distribution Technologies IP, LLCInventors: Scott A. Griesinger, Paul D. Studer
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Patent number: 11603702Abstract: Described is a louver having a frame that forms an enclosure defining an opening, and a plurality of louver blades disposed within the opening. Each of the plurality of louver blades include a catch member that longitudinally extends between a first blade end and a second blade end of a corresponding louver blade. The louver may also include a rotation assembly configured to rotatably couple with the plurality of louver blades and the frame. The plurality of louver blades may autonomously rotate about rotation members of the rotation assembly based on environmental elements captured in the catch member such that the plurality of louver blades are configured in an open position in response to no water in the catch member and are configured in a closed position in response to an amount of environmental elements in the catch member.Type: GrantFiled: September 9, 2020Date of Patent: March 14, 2023Assignee: Air Distribution Technologies IP, LLCInventors: Dino Smith, Jr., Melissa M. Massar, Cody C. Thompson
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Patent number: 11592029Abstract: The present application discloses an impeller for a centrifugal fan and a centrifugal fan. The impeller comprises a support member and several vanes. The support member has an inner wall that defines a hollow portion. The several vanes are arranged inside the hollow portion, each of the several vanes is connected with the inner wall and extends along the axial direction of the support member, and the several vanes are arranged along the circumferential direction of the support member. Each of the several vanes is bent and comprises a front edge, a tail edge, a convex suction surface, and a concave pressure surface, the suction surface and the pressure surface are arranged to oppose each other, and the front edge and the tail edge are arranged to oppose each other, wherein the tail edge is connected with the inner wall of the support member, and wherein several protrusions are provided on the suction surface, and the several protrusions are arranged to be close to the front edge.Type: GrantFiled: February 17, 2022Date of Patent: February 28, 2023Assignee: Air Distribution Technologies IP, LLCInventors: Shifeng Feng, Xiaokui Ma, Li Wang
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Patent number: 11573030Abstract: A louver assembly includes a support, a plurality of blades, and an insert. The support extends along a length and includes a plurality of slots formed therethrough. Additionally, each louver blade of the plurality of louver blades includes a retention aperture formed therethrough, where each louver blade of the plurality of louver blades extends through a respective blade aperture of the plurality of blade apertures. Moreover, the insert extends through the retention aperture of each louver blade of the plurality of louver blades.Type: GrantFiled: September 26, 2018Date of Patent: February 7, 2023Assignee: Air Distribution Technologies IP, LLCInventors: Joseph S. Rockhold, Melissa M. Massar, Christopher J. Driskell
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Patent number: 11575537Abstract: The disclosure includes a method for using a doorbell system to detect a presence of a visitor. The doorbell system can comprise a doorbell having a speaker, a microphone, a camera, and a button. The method can include detecting, by the doorbell system, the presence of the visitor while the visitor is located outside a building to which the doorbell is attached. The building can include a door having a lock that is configured to fasten the door to inhibit unauthorized entry into the building. In response to detecting the presence of the visitor, the method can include the step of actuating, by the doorbell system, a first appliance associated with the building.Type: GrantFiled: June 29, 2020Date of Patent: February 7, 2023Assignee: SkyBell Technologies IP, LLCInventor: Joseph Frank Scalisi
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Patent number: 11473302Abstract: Segmental duct coupler devices, systems, and methods are provided herein. A duct coupler device can include a single, discrete body of material for welding to a duct segment. A system, including a duct segment having a duct coupler device welded thereto, is provided. The connection or points of connection between the duct coupler device and the duct segment in the system are devoid of internal and/or external seals. The duct coupler device and system can be cast in concrete. Multiple concrete segments can be assembled together to form a bridge, a roadway, a building, a slab, or any other structure.Type: GrantFiled: May 18, 2017Date of Patent: October 18, 2022Assignee: Structural Technologies IP, LLCInventors: Gregory A. Hunsicker, Zuming Xia, John R. Crigler
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Patent number: 11454418Abstract: An example an adjustable bracket and an damper system usable with the adjustable bracket assembly for transmitting an actuation force from an actuator to a plurality of damper assemblies. The adjustable bracket assembly may include a shaft extending along and configured to rotate about a first axis in response to an output from the actuator, a first output lever configured to transmit a rotational force of the shaft to a first damper assembly, and a second output lever configured to transmit the rotational force of the shaft to a second damper assembly.Type: GrantFiled: March 6, 2020Date of Patent: September 27, 2022Assignee: Air Distribution Technologies IP, LLCInventors: Cody Massar, Mark W. Bronson, David V. Connell, III
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Publication number: 20220286648Abstract: The disclosure includes a doorbell system having a doorbell, a doorbell housing, a visitor detection system, and a chime. The visitor detection system can be coupled to the doorbell housing and can include at least one of a camera and a motion detector. The doorbell can also comprise a first low-energy transceiver and a first high-energy transceiver that can be coupled to the doorbell housing. The first and second low-energy transceivers and the first and second high-energy transceivers can be configured to transmit data.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 20, 2022Publication date: September 8, 2022Applicant: SkyBell Technologies IP, LLCInventors: Joseph Frank Scalisi, Jeremy Norberg, Seton Paul Kasmir
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Patent number: 11402111Abstract: A damper system includes a damper housing configured to flow air, a damper blade disposed in the damper housing and having an orifice, the damper blade being rotatable in the damper housing between a closed position and an open position. The orifice is configured to allow air to flow through the damper blade while the damper blade is in the closed position. An auto-balancing damper is disposed in the damper housing apart from the damper blade, and the auto-balancing damper is configured to regulate a flow of the air through the damper housing.Type: GrantFiled: September 22, 2017Date of Patent: August 2, 2022Assignee: Air Distribution Technologies IP, LLCInventor: Timothy A. Vogel
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Patent number: 11386730Abstract: A door lock system can comprise a door lock movable between a locked state and an unlocked state. The door lock system can detect a first indication suggestive of a presence of a visitor. The door lock system can also detect a second indication suggestive of an identity of the visitor. As well, the door lock can validate that the first indication and the second indication are associated with a first identity.Type: GrantFiled: May 26, 2020Date of Patent: July 12, 2022Assignee: SkyBell Technologies IP, LLCInventor: Joseph Frank Scalisi
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Patent number: 11388373Abstract: A security system can include an electronic doorbell comprising a first camera configurable to capture an image of a first zone, a button configurable to enable a visitor to sound an electronic chime, and a first microphone configurable to capture sounds. The security system can also include an electronic garage door controller communicatively coupled to the electronic doorbell, the electronic garage door controller comprising a second camera configurable to capture an image of a second zone, and a second microphone configurable to capture sounds. The security system can also include a remote computing device communicatively coupled to at least one of the electronic doorbell and the electronic garage door controller. The remote computing device can be configurable to display at least one of the image of the first zone and the image of the second zone.Type: GrantFiled: December 7, 2021Date of Patent: July 12, 2022Assignee: SkyBell Technologies IP, LLCInventor: Joseph Frank Scalisi
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Patent number: 11376454Abstract: Embodiments of the present disclosure relate to an air handling unit having a housing that defines an air flow path therethrough, a heat exchanger disposed within the air flow path and configured to flow a working fluid therethrough, and a nozzle configured to deliver a fire suppression agent into the air flow path.Type: GrantFiled: November 26, 2018Date of Patent: July 5, 2022Assignee: Air Distribution Technologies IP, LLCInventors: James E. Bogart, Derek M. Sandahl
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Patent number: 11361641Abstract: Delivery parcel detection systems can include a doorbell having a first wireless communication system and a parcel holding system configured for placement in an entryway. The doorbell can be communicatively coupled to the parcel holding system. The parcel holding system can comprise a sensor configured to detect a delivery parcel located on the parcel holding system. Systems can include a first communication sent from the parcel holding system to the doorbell in response to the parcel holding system detecting an arrival, a movement, or a removal of the delivery parcel. Systems can also include a second communication sent from the doorbell to a remote computing device in response to the doorbell receiving the first communication.Type: GrantFiled: July 6, 2020Date of Patent: June 14, 2022Assignee: SkyBell Technologies IP, LLCInventors: Joseph Frank Scalisi, Desiree Mejia, Gregory Saul Harrison
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Patent number: 11362853Abstract: Doorbells often include a button to enable visitors to ring a chime to summon building occupants. In some embodiments, doorbells include a camera to take pictures of visitors. In several embodiments, doorbells include covers that are light filters. These light filters can cover infrared light sources such as infrared light emitting diodes. The light filters can pass infrared light while blocking visible light. In several embodiments, a front portion of a camera assembly fits through a hole in a light filter. Light filters can help secure camera assemblies and can form a portion of a doorbell's outer housing.Type: GrantFiled: August 20, 2021Date of Patent: June 14, 2022Assignee: SkyBell Technologies IP, LLCInventor: Joseph Frank Scalisi
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Patent number: 11343473Abstract: The disclosure includes a doorbell system having a doorbell, a doorbell housing, a visitor detection system, and a chime. The visitor detection system can be coupled to the doorbell housing and can include at least one of a camera and a motion detector. The doorbell can also comprise a first low-energy transceiver and a first high-energy transceiver that can be coupled to the doorbell housing. The first and second low-energy transceivers and the first and second high-energy transceivers can be configured to transmit data.Type: GrantFiled: July 17, 2020Date of Patent: May 24, 2022Assignee: SkyBell Technologies IP, LLCInventors: Joseph Frank Scalisi, Jeremy Norberg, Seton Paul Kasmir
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Publication number: 20220157102Abstract: A door lock system can comprise a door lock movable between a locked state and an unlocked state. The door lock system can detect a first indication suggestive of a presence of a mobile computing device of a visitor. The door lock system can also detect a second indication suggestive of an identity of the visitor. Further, the door lock system can validate that the first indication and the second indication are associated with a known identity of the visitor.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 1, 2022Publication date: May 19, 2022Applicant: SkyBell Technologies IP, LLCInventor: David Kranzler
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Patent number: D955252Type: GrantFiled: January 2, 2020Date of Patent: June 21, 2022Assignee: SkyBell Technologies IP, LLCInventors: Joseph Frank Scalisi, Joon Sung
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Patent number: D963015Type: GrantFiled: February 14, 2020Date of Patent: September 6, 2022Assignee: SkyBell Technologies IP, LLCInventors: Joseph Frank Scalisi, Joon Sung
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Patent number: D978701Type: GrantFiled: January 3, 2020Date of Patent: February 21, 2023Assignee: SkyBell Technologies IP, LLCInventors: Joseph Frank Scalisi, Joon Sung