Patents by Inventor Barton A. Pasternak
Barton A. Pasternak 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).
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Patent number: 10211999Abstract: A building management system comprising an integrated sensor and control system integrated on a single application specific integrated circuit (ASIC). The ASIC combines sensor inputs necessary to monitor ambient light levels, light color, occupation/motion sensors, security sensors, temperature and humidity, barometric pressure, smoke and toxic substance sensors, and a processor to receive the sensor inputs and deliver control output signals to effect changes and make settings to each of the environmental systems that are monitored. The ASIC also provides human interface processing for operator control of each environmental system.Type: GrantFiled: November 1, 2016Date of Patent: February 19, 2019Inventors: Bruce A Pelton, Barton A Pasternak
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Publication number: 20180258640Abstract: A system for the provision of container blocks of fluid to locations in need of said fluid in which system the containers also function as structural elements. The system further comprises structural elements that complement the fluid container blocks, including base tracks, roof rafters, roof material, door and window flap materials. Connecting clips and anchoring spikes function to secure the fluid blocks together and to the ground to form a solid structure. The system provides the means to deliver an emergency supply of water or other fluid to a disaster area or underdeveloped location along with the means to erect temporary structures for shelter using the container blocks as the basic structural element.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 8, 2018Publication date: September 13, 2018Inventors: LENARD HERRIN, BARTON A PASTERNAK
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Publication number: 20180048485Abstract: A building management system comprising an integrated sensor and control system integrated on a single application specific integrated circuit (ASIC). The ASIC combines sensor inputs necessary to monitor ambient light levels, light color, occupation/motion sensors, security sensors, temperature and humidity, barometric pressure, smoke and toxic substance sensors, and a processor to receive the sensor inputs and deliver control output signals to effect changes and make settings to each of the environmental systems that are monitored. The ASIC also provides human interface processing for operator control of each environmental system.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 1, 2016Publication date: February 15, 2018Inventors: Bruce A. Pelton, Barton A. Pasternak
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Patent number: 7772540Abstract: An RF controlled lighting system that activates lights in adjacent spaces when a person walks into a first space and then traverses the spaces in sequence. A detection device senses the entry of a person into a first space controlled by the system. A micro-controller activates the lights in that space for immediate light and in the adjacent spaces in preparation for the person to traverse the spaces in either direction from the origin space. As the person traverses the contiguous spaces, controllers in each space sense the person's presence and communicate by RF signals to activate lights along the person's path. The controllers extinguish their lights a predetermined time after the person passes or no one enters a space.Type: GrantFiled: March 6, 2008Date of Patent: August 10, 2010Inventor: Barton A. Pasternak
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Publication number: 20080224026Abstract: An RF controlled lighting system that activates lights in adjacent spaces when a person walks into a first space and then traverses the spaces in sequence. A detection device senses the entry of a person into a first space controlled by the system. A micro-controller activates the lights in that space for immediate light and in the adjacent spaces in preparation for the person to traverse the spaces in either direction from the origin space. As the person traverses the contiguous spaces, controllers in each space sense the person's presence and communicate by RF signals to activate lights along the person's path. The controllers extinguish their lights a predetermined time after the person passes or no one enters a space.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 6, 2008Publication date: September 18, 2008Inventor: Barton A. Pasternak
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Patent number: 6990394Abstract: A control system for allowing remote control of a load. The control system includes a command controller for running a control program that provides a command signal. The command controller has a first wireless interface for transmitting the command signal on a first wireless network. A remote controller has a second wireless interface for receiving the command signals from the command controller via the first wireless network. The remote controller includes a controller for adapting the received command signals for communication on a second wireless network. The remote controller has a third wireless interface for transmitting the adapted command signals via a second wireless network to the load.Type: GrantFiled: June 13, 2003Date of Patent: January 24, 2006Inventor: Barton A. Pasternak
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Publication number: 20040122930Abstract: A control system for allowing remote control of a load. The control system includes a command controller for running a control program that provides a command signal. The command controller has a first wireless interface for transmitting the command signal on a first wireless network. A remote controller has a second wireless interface for receiving the command signals from the command controller via the first wireless network. The remote controller includes a controller for adapting the received command signals for communication on a second wireless network. The remote controller has a third wireless interface for transmitting the adapted command signals via a second wireless network to the load.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 13, 2003Publication date: June 24, 2004Inventor: Barton A. Pasternak
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Patent number: 6638103Abstract: A mounting fixture for electrical light fixture or fan comprising an assembly having an electrical box, a conducting plate, a neutral plate and a mounting plate such that the contact points on the conducting plate make contact with the contact members on the mounting plate by a spring-loading action.Type: GrantFiled: March 27, 2002Date of Patent: October 28, 2003Assignee: Angelo Fan Brace Licensing LLCInventor: Barton A. Pasternak
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Publication number: 20030117805Abstract: A device for providing high intensity directional lighting. The device may include a light bulb having a coating covering a portion of the bulb's surface area and an adjustable socket adapter. The adjustable socket adapter includes an upper portion for receiving a light bulb and a lower portion for engaging a socket. The upper portion and lower portion are hingedly and rotatably engaged.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 21, 2002Publication date: June 26, 2003Applicant: Entire InterestInventors: Barton A. Pasternak, Forrest A. Marshall
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Patent number: 6468095Abstract: An electrical plug and receptacle having safety features is provided. The plug includes a body, at least two conductors, and a skirt. The conductors extend from the body and are laterally surrounded by the skirt. The skirt is retractable into the body so that when the plug is used with a conventional receptacle, the skirt retracts into the body as the conductors are inserted the sockets of the receptacle, shielding a user from inadvertently touching the conductors. The plug further includes a toggle stop that locks the skirt into its fully extended position for using the plug with a safety electrical outlet assembly of the present invention. The safety outlet assembly includes a cover and a receptacle adapted to be secured to an electrical junction box. The receptacle has a receiver adapted to matingly engage the skirt on the safety plug.Type: GrantFiled: February 23, 2001Date of Patent: October 22, 2002Assignee: Angelo Fan Brace Licensing, L.L.C.Inventors: Jack Russell Kerr, Jr., Barton A. Pasternak
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Publication number: 20020142641Abstract: A mounting fixture for electrical light fixture or fan comprising an assembly having an electrical box, a conducting plate, a neutral plate and a mounting plate such that the contact points on the conducting plate make contact with the contact members on the mounting plate by a spring-loading action.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 27, 2002Publication date: October 3, 2002Applicant: Angelo BrothersInventor: Barton A. Pasternak
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Publication number: 20010034147Abstract: An electrical plug and receptacle having safety features is provided. The plug includes a body, at least two conductors, and a skirt. The conductors extend from the body and are laterally surrounded by the skirt. The skirt is retractable into the body so that when the plug is used with a conventional receptacle, the skirt retracts into the body as the conductors are inserted the sockets of the receptacle, shielding a user from inadvertently touching the conductors. The plug further includes a toggle stop that locks the skirt into its fully extended position for using the plug with a safety electrical outlet assembly of the present invention. The safety outlet assembly includes a cover and a receptacle adapted to be secured to an electrical junction box. The receptacle has a receiver adapted to matingly engage the skirt on the safety plug.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 23, 2001Publication date: October 25, 2001Inventors: Jack Russell Kerr, Barton A. Pasternak
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Patent number: 6231358Abstract: An electrical plug and receptacle having safety features is provided. The plug includes a body, at least two conductors, and a skirt. The conductors extend from the body and are laterally surrounded by the skirt. The skirt is retractable into the body so that when the plug is used with a conventional receptacle, the skirt retracts into the body as the conductors are inserted the sockets of the receptacle, shielding a user from inadvertently touching the conductors. The plug further includes a toggle stop that locks the skirt into its fully extended position for using the plug with a safety electrical outlet assembly of the present invention. The safety outlet assembly includes a cover and a receptacle adapted to be secured to an electrical junction box. The receptacle has a receiver adapted to matingly engage the skirt on the safety plug.Type: GrantFiled: April 19, 2000Date of Patent: May 15, 2001Assignee: Angelo Fan Brace Licensing, L.L.C.Inventors: Jack Russell Kerr, Jr., Barton A. Pasternak
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Patent number: 6190191Abstract: An assembly for use with a compact fluorescent lamp includes a socket and an adapter. The socket includes a housing having a top surface and a recess extending downward from the top surface toward the bottom end of the socket. The recess is shaped and dimensioned to receive the starter housing of the compact fluorescent lamp. Provided on the top surface are a plurality of spaced apart holes, each hole being positioned to receive one of the terminal pins of the fluorescent lamp. The adapter is designed to connect the compact fluorescent lamps having different types of base configurations with the socket. The adapter includes a base from which a starter housing and a plurality of terminal pins extend downward. The starter housing is positioned to be telescopically received by the recess of the socket. The starter housing is surrounded by the terminal pins that are positioned away from one another in order to be inserted in the spaced apart holes of the socket.Type: GrantFiled: February 1, 2000Date of Patent: February 20, 2001Assignee: Angelo Brothers CompanyInventor: Barton A. Pasternak
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Patent number: 6059593Abstract: An assembly for use with a compact fluorescent lamp includes a socket and an adapter. The socket includes a housing having a top surface and a recess extending downward from the top surface toward the bottom end of the socket. The recess is shaped and dimensioned to receive the starter housing of the compact fluorescent lamp. Provided on the top surface are a plurality of spaced apart holes, each hole being positioned to receive one of the terminal pins of the fluorescent lamp. The adapter is designed to connect the compact fluorescent lamps having different types of base configurations with the socket. The adapter includes a base from which a starter housing and a plurality of terminal pins extend downward. The starter housing is positioned to be telescopically received by the recess of the socket. The starter housing is surrounded by the terminal pins that are positioned away from one another in order to be inserted in the spaced apart holes of the socket.Type: GrantFiled: August 12, 1998Date of Patent: May 9, 2000Assignee: Angelo Brothers CompanyInventor: Barton A. Pasternak