Patents by Inventor Ankith Kulal

Ankith Kulal has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • Publication number: 20250257586
    Abstract: An exemplary catch assembly is configured for installation into a spindle, and generally includes a holder, a first catch, a second catch, and a bias mechanism. The holder is configured for mounting within the spindle. The first catch is mounted for movement relative to the holder between a first projected position and a first depressed position. The second catch is mounted for movement relative to the holder between a second projected position and a second depressed position. The bias mechanism biases the first catch toward the first projected position and biasing the second catch toward the second projected position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 18, 2025
    Publication date: August 14, 2025
    Inventors: Achyuta Dhanvantri, Ravi Telang, Mark A. Ross, Naresh Paddillaya, Sidharth Ramachandran, Ankith Kulal
  • Publication number: 20250243700
    Abstract: An exemplary door operator comprises a body, a hydraulic regulation valve, and a visual indicator mechanism. The hydraulic regulation valve is mounted to the body and is operable to adjust an operating characteristic of the door operator. The hydraulic regulation valve includes an adjustment screw having a variable screw position. The visual indicator mechanism is engaged with the hydraulic regulation valve, and is configured provide a visual indication relating to a level of regulation provided by the hydraulic regulation valve. The visual indication varies according to the variable screw position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 15, 2024
    Publication date: July 31, 2025
    Inventors: Benaka Gireesha, Ankith Kulal, Vidyashree D. Shenoy
  • Patent number: 12227967
    Abstract: An exemplary catch assembly is configured for installation into a spindle, and generally includes a holder, a first catch, a second catch, and a bias mechanism. The holder is configured for mounting within the spindle. The first catch is mounted for movement relative to the holder between a first projected position and a first depressed position. The second catch is mounted for movement relative to the holder between a second projected position and a second depressed position. The bias mechanism biases the first catch toward the first projected position and biasing the second catch toward the second projected position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 5, 2023
    Date of Patent: February 18, 2025
    Assignee: Schlage Lock Company LLC
    Inventors: Achyuta Dhanvantri, Ravi Telang, Mark A. Ross, Naresh Paddillaya, Sidharth Ramachandran, Ankith Kulal
  • Patent number: 12116825
    Abstract: An exemplary door operator comprises a body, a hydraulic regulation valve, and a visual indicator mechanism. The hydraulic regulation valve is mounted to the body and is operable to adjust an operating characteristic of the door operator. The hydraulic regulation valve includes an adjustment screw having a variable screw position. The visual indicator mechanism is engaged with the hydraulic regulation valve, and is configured provide a visual indication relating to a level of regulation provided by the hydraulic regulation valve. The visual indication varies according to the variable screw position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 13, 2022
    Date of Patent: October 15, 2024
    Assignee: Schlage Lock Company LLC
    Inventors: Benaka Gireesha, Ankith Kulal, Vidyashree D. Shenoy
  • Publication number: 20240011323
    Abstract: An exemplary catch assembly is configured for installation into a spindle, and generally includes a holder, a first catch, a second catch, and a bias mechanism. The holder is configured for mounting within the spindle. The first catch is mounted for movement relative to the holder between a first projected position and a first depressed position. The second catch is mounted for movement relative to the holder between a second projected position and a second depressed position. The bias mechanism biases the first catch toward the first projected position and biasing the second catch toward the second projected position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 5, 2023
    Publication date: January 11, 2024
    Inventors: Achyuta Dhanvantri, Ravi Telang, Mark A. Ross, Naresh Paddillaya, Sidharth Ramachandran, Ankith Kulal
  • Publication number: 20230332450
    Abstract: An exemplary door operator comprises a body, a hydraulic regulation valve, and a visual indicator mechanism. The hydraulic regulation valve is mounted to the body and is operable to adjust an operating characteristic of the door operator. The hydraulic regulation valve includes an adjustment screw having a variable screw position. The visual indicator mechanism is engaged with the hydraulic regulation valve, and is configured provide a visual indication relating to a level of regulation provided by the hydraulic regulation valve. The visual indication varies according to the variable screw position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 13, 2022
    Publication date: October 19, 2023
    Inventors: Benaka Gireesha, Ankith Kulal, Vidyashree D. Shenoy
  • Patent number: 11746560
    Abstract: An exemplary catch assembly is configured for installation into a spindle, and generally includes a holder, a first catch, a second catch, and a bias mechanism. The holder is configured for mounting within the spindle. The first catch is mounted for movement relative to the holder between a first projected position and a first depressed position. The second catch is mounted for movement relative to the holder between a second projected position and a second depressed position. The bias mechanism biases the first catch toward the first projected position and biasing the second catch toward the second projected position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 11, 2021
    Date of Patent: September 5, 2023
    Assignee: Schlage Lock Company LLC
    Inventors: Achyuta Dhanvantri, Ravi Telang, Mark A. Ross, Naresh Paddillaya, Sidharth Ramachandran, Ankith Kulal
  • Publication number: 20230145971
    Abstract: An exemplary catch assembly is configured for installation into a spindle, and generally includes a holder, a first catch, a second catch, and a bias mechanism. The holder is configured for mounting within the spindle. The first catch is mounted for movement relative to the holder between a first projected position and a first depressed position. The second catch is mounted for movement relative to the holder between a second projected position and a second depressed position. The bias mechanism biases the first catch toward the first projected position and biasing the second catch toward the second projected position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 11, 2021
    Publication date: May 11, 2023
    Inventors: Achyuta Dhanvantri, Ravi Telang, Mark A. Ross, Naresh Paddillaya, Sidharth Ramachandran, Ankith Kulal