Patents by Inventor Brad Michael Kreschollek

Brad Michael Kreschollek 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: 20250157750
    Abstract: A remote control device is provided that is configured for use in a load control system that includes one or more electrical loads. The remote control device includes a mounting structure and a control unit, and the control unit is configured to be attached to the mounting structure in a plurality of different orientations. The control unit includes a user interface, an orientation sensing circuit, and a communication circuit. The control unit is configured to determine an orientation of the control unit via the orientation sensing circuit. The control unit is also configured to translate a user input from the user interface into control data to control an electrical load of the load control system based on the orientation of the control unit and/or provide a visual indication of an amount of power delivered to the electrical load based on the orientation of the control unit.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 16, 2025
    Publication date: May 15, 2025
    Applicant: Lutron Technology Company LLC
    Inventors: Chris Dimberg, Alexander Wade Gage, Matthew V. Harte, Jason C. Killo, Brad Michael Kreschollek, Matthew Philip McDonald, Daniel L. Twaddell
  • Patent number: 12283445
    Abstract: A control device may be configured to control one or more electrical loads in a load control system. The control device may be a wall-mounted device such as dimmer switch, a remote control device, or a retrofit remote control device. The control device may include a gesture-based user interface for applying advanced control over the one or more electrical loads. The types of control may include absolute and relative control, intensity and color control, preset, zone, or operational mode selection, etc. Feedback may be provided on the control device regarding a status of the one or more electrical loads or the control device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 26, 2023
    Date of Patent: April 22, 2025
    Assignee: Lutron Technology Company LLC
    Inventors: Chris Dimberg, Matthew V. Harte, Matthew Philip McDonald, Daniel L. Twaddell, Jason C. Killo, Brad Michael Kreschollek
  • Patent number: 12278076
    Abstract: A remote control device is provided that is configured for use in a load control system that includes one or more electrical loads. The remote control device includes a mounting structure and a control unit, and the control unit is configured to be attached to the mounting structure in a plurality of different orientations. The control unit includes a user interface, an orientation sensing circuit, and a communication circuit. The control unit is configured to determine an orientation of the control unit via the orientation sensing circuit. The control unit is also configured to translate a user input from the user interface into control data to control an electrical load of the load control system based on the orientation of the control unit and/or provide a visual indication of an amount of power delivered to the electrical load based on the orientation of the control unit.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 18, 2023
    Date of Patent: April 15, 2025
    Assignee: Lutron Technology Company LLC
    Inventors: Chris Dimberg, Alexander Wade Gage, Matthew V. Harte, Jason C. Killo, Brad Michael Kreschollek, Matthew Philip McDonald, Daniel L. Twaddell
  • Patent number: 12261008
    Abstract: Remote control devices may control electrical loads and/or load control devices of a load control system without accessing electrical wiring. The remote control device may be mounted over a mechanical switch that is installed in a multi-gang wallbox adjacent to a second electrical device, such as another mechanical switch or an electrical receptacle. The second electrical device may be recessed with respect to the remote control device and may be brought forward towards a front surface of the adapter by loosening a first set of screws that attach a yoke of the second electrical device to the multi-gang wallbox, and tightening a second set of screws that attach the adapter to the yoke of the second electrical device. The remote control device may comprise one or more configurable attachment members for attaching the adapter to the yoke of the mechanical switch and/or to the yoke of the second electrical device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 19, 2022
    Date of Patent: March 25, 2025
    Assignee: Lutron Technology Company LLC
    Inventors: Chris Dimberg, Jason C. Killo, Brad Michael Kreschollek, Matthew Philip McDonald
  • Publication number: 20240251490
    Abstract: The network device may be configured to define or update a scene for controlling a zone in a certain area or location of a load control system. For example, the load control system may be installed in a residential home or building. At least one lighting control device that is configured to control a corresponding lighting load may be assigned to each of the one or more zones. The network device may be configured to display one or more graphical user interfaces that a user of the network device may interact with to define or update a scene. The network device may also be configured to display one or more graphical user interfaces that a user of the network device may interact with to define or update natural show functionality. After a scene and/or natural show have been configured, the may enabled or activated in response to a triggering event.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 20, 2024
    Publication date: July 25, 2024
    Applicant: Lutron Technology Company LLC
    Inventors: Bryan Robert Barnes, Shilpa Sarode, Shenchi Tian, Kenneth Priester, Brad Michael Kreschollek
  • Patent number: D1032543
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 16, 2023
    Date of Patent: June 25, 2024
    Assignee: Lutron Technology Company LLC
    Inventors: Elliot G. Jacoby, Jason C. Killo, Brad Michael Kreschollek, Noel Mayo
  • Patent number: D1032638
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 19, 2022
    Date of Patent: June 25, 2024
    Assignee: Lutron Technology Company LLC
    Inventors: Nayda Aponte, Brad Michael Kreschollek, Jungmi Lee, Elizabeth Pogas, Sihan Zha
  • Patent number: D1033375
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 20, 2023
    Date of Patent: July 2, 2024
    Assignee: Lutron Technology Company LLC
    Inventors: Elliot G. Jacoby, Jason C. Killo, Brad Michael Kreschollek
  • Patent number: D1037300
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 12, 2023
    Date of Patent: July 30, 2024
    Assignee: Lutron Technology Company LLC
    Inventors: Gregory Altonen, Karelys Alfonzo, Nayda Aponte, Shenchi Tian, Brad Michael Kreschollek
  • Patent number: RE50138
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 16, 2023
    Date of Patent: September 24, 2024
    Assignee: Lutron Technology Company LLC
    Inventors: Elliot G. Jacoby, Jason C. Killo, Brad Michael Kreschollek
  • Patent number: D1045838
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 8, 2021
    Date of Patent: October 8, 2024
    Assignee: Lutron Technology Company LLC
    Inventors: Brian Michael Courtney, Brad Michael Kreschollek, Jason C. Killo, Glenn Stone Laverty, IV, Matthew Philip McDonald, Daniel L. Twaddell
  • Patent number: D1049130
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 23, 2022
    Date of Patent: October 29, 2024
    Assignee: Lutron Technology Company LLC
    Inventors: Gregory Altonen, Brad Michael Kreschollek, Karelys Alfonzo, Nayda Aponte, Xiangzhu Chen, Bryan Robert Barnes
  • Patent number: D1059310
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 7, 2023
    Date of Patent: January 28, 2025
    Assignee: Lutron Technology Company LLC
    Inventors: Brad Michael Kreschollek, Noel Mayo, Nayda Aponte
  • Patent number: D1060275
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 7, 2023
    Date of Patent: February 4, 2025
    Assignee: Lutron Technology Company LLC
    Inventors: Gregory Altonen, Susan Hakkarainen, Jason C. Killo, Brad Michael Kreschollek, Noel Mayo, Matthew Philip McDonald
  • Patent number: D1060276
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 7, 2023
    Date of Patent: February 4, 2025
    Assignee: Lutron Technology Company LLC
    Inventors: Gregory Altonen, Susan Hakkarainen, Jason C. Killo, Brad Michael Kreschollek, Matthew Philip McDonald
  • Patent number: D1060277
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 14, 2023
    Date of Patent: February 4, 2025
    Assignee: Lutron Technology Company LLC
    Inventors: Gregory Altonen, Chris Dimberg, Jason C. Killo, Brad Michael Kreschollek, Matthew Philip McDonald
  • Patent number: D1061457
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 17, 2023
    Date of Patent: February 11, 2025
    Assignee: Lutron Technology Company LLC
    Inventors: Chris Dimberg, Susan Hakkarainen, Jason C. Killo, Brad Michael Kreschollek, Noel Mayo, Matthew Philip McDonald
  • Patent number: D1070883
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 29, 2023
    Date of Patent: April 15, 2025
    Assignee: Lutron Technology Company LLC
    Inventors: Nayda Aponte, Karelys Alfonzo, Advait Tinaikar, Brad Michael Kreschollek, Edward Wunsch, Somesh Rahul, Sanjeev Kumar
  • Patent number: D1076929
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 23, 2020
    Date of Patent: May 27, 2025
    Assignee: Lutron Technology Company LLC
    Inventors: Brad Michael Kreschollek, Nayda Aponte, Karelys Alfonzo, Gregory Altonen
  • Patent number: D1088014
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 3, 2024
    Date of Patent: August 12, 2025
    Assignee: Lutron Technology Company LLC
    Inventors: Gregory Altonen, Karelys Alfonzo, Nayda Aponte, Shenchi Tian, Brad Michael Kreschollek