Patents by Inventor Bradford L. Farris

Bradford L. Farris 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).

  • Patent number: 8633797
    Abstract: A rolling code transmitter is useful in a security system for providing secure encrypted RF transmission comprising an interleaved trinary bit fixed code and rolling code. A receiver demodulates the encrypted RF transmission and recovers the fixed code and rolling code. Upon comparison of the fixed and rolling codes with stored codes and determining that the signal has emanated from an authorized transmitter, a signal is generated to actuate an electric motor to open or close a movable barrier.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 26, 2012
    Date of Patent: January 21, 2014
    Assignee: The Chamberlain Group, Inc.
    Inventors: Bradford L. Farris, James J. Fitzgibbon
  • Patent number: 8284021
    Abstract: A rolling code transmitter is useful in a security system for providing secure encrypted RF transmission comprising an interleaved trinary bit fixed code and rolling code. A receiver demodulates the encrypted RF transmission and recovers the fixed code and rolling code. Upon comparison of the fixed and rolling codes with stored codes and determining that the signal has emanated from an authorized transmitter, a signal is generated to actuate an electric motor to open or close a movable barrier.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 22, 2008
    Date of Patent: October 9, 2012
    Assignee: The Chamberlain Group, Inc.
    Inventors: Bradford L. Farris, James J. Fitzgibbon
  • Patent number: 8233625
    Abstract: A rolling code transmitter is useful in a security system for providing secure encrypted RF transmission comprising an interleaved trinary bit fixed code and rolling code. A receiver demodulates the encrypted RF transmission and recovers the fixed code and rolling code. Upon comparison of the fixed and rolling codes with stored codes and determining that the signal has emanated from an authorized transmitter, a signal is generated to actuate an electric motor to open or close a movable barrier.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 22, 2008
    Date of Patent: July 31, 2012
    Assignee: The Chamberlain Group, Inc.
    Inventors: Bradford L. Farris, James J. Fitzgibbon
  • Patent number: 8194856
    Abstract: A rolling code transmitter is useful in a security system for providing secure encrypted RF transmission comprising an interleaved trinary bit fixed code and rolling code. A receiver demodulates the encrypted RF transmission and recovers the fixed code and rolling code. Upon comparison of the fixed and rolling codes with stored codes and determining that the signal has emanated from an authorized transmitter, a signal is generated to actuate an electric motor to open or close a movable barrier.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 22, 2008
    Date of Patent: June 5, 2012
    Assignee: The Chamberlain Group, Inc.
    Inventors: Bradford L. Farris, James J. Fitzgibbon
  • Patent number: 7623663
    Abstract: A rolling code transmitter is useful in a security system for providing secure encrypted RF transmission comprising an interleaved trinary bit fixed code and rolling code. A receiver demodulates the encrypted RF transmission and recovers the fixed code and rolling code. Upon comparison of the fixed and rolling codes with stored codes and determining that the signal has emanated from an authorized transmitter, a signal is generated to actuate an electric motor to open or close a movable barrier.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 21, 2005
    Date of Patent: November 24, 2009
    Assignee: The Chamberlain Group, Inc.
    Inventors: Bradford L. Farris, James J. Fitzgibbon
  • Patent number: 7492898
    Abstract: A rolling code transmitter is useful in a security system for providing secure encrypted RF transmission comprising an interleaved trinary bit fixed code and rolling code. A receiver demodulates the encrypted RF transmission and recovers the fixed code and rolling code. Upon comparison of the fixed and rolling codes with stored codes and determining that the signal has emanated from an authorized transmitter, a signal is generated to actuate an electric motor to open or close a movable barrier.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 2, 2004
    Date of Patent: February 17, 2009
    Assignee: The Chamberlain Group, Inc.
    Inventors: Bradford L. Farris, James J. Fitzgibbon
  • Publication number: 20090021348
    Abstract: A rolling code transmitter is useful in a security system for providing secure encrypted RF transmission comprising an interleaved trinary bit fixed code and rolling code. A receiver demodulates the encrypted RF transmission and recovers the fixed code and rolling code. Upon comparison of the fixed and rolling codes with stored codes and determining that the signal has emanated from an authorized transmitter, a signal is generated to actuate an electric motor to open or close a movable barrier.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 22, 2008
    Publication date: January 22, 2009
    Applicant: The Chamberlain Group, Inc.
    Inventors: Bradford L. FARRIS, James J. Fitzgibbon
  • Publication number: 20090016530
    Abstract: A rolling code transmitter is useful in a security system for providing secure encrypted RF transmission comprising an interleaved trinary bit fixed code and rolling code. A receiver demodulates the encrypted RF transmission and recovers the fixed code and rolling code. Upon comparison of the fixed and rolling codes with stored codes and determining that the signal has emanated from an authorized transmitter, a signal is generated to actuate an electric motor to open or close a movable barrier.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 22, 2008
    Publication date: January 15, 2009
    Applicant: The Chamberlain Group, Inc.
    Inventors: Bradford L. Farris, James J. Fitzgibbon
  • Publication number: 20080297370
    Abstract: A rolling coda transmitter is useful in a security system for providing secure encrypted RF transmission comprising an interleaved trinary bit fixed code and rolling cede. A receiver demodulates the encrypted RF transmission and recovers the fixed code and rolling code. Upon comparison of the fixed and roiling codes with stored codes and determining that the signal has emanated from an authorized transmitter, a signal is generated to actuate an electric motor to open or close a movable barrier.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 22, 2008
    Publication date: December 4, 2008
    Applicant: The Chamberlain Group, Inc.
    Inventors: Bradford L. Farris, James J. Fitzgibbon
  • Patent number: 7412056
    Abstract: A rolling code transmitter is useful in a security system for providing secure encrypted RF transmission comprising an interleaved trinary bit fixed code and rolling code. A receiver demodulates the encrypted RF transmission and recovers the fixed code and rolling code. Upon comparison of the fixed and rolling codes with stored codes and determining that the signal has emanated from an authorized transmitter, a signal is generated to actuate an electric motor to open or close a movable barrier.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 29, 2003
    Date of Patent: August 12, 2008
    Assignee: The Chamberlain Group, Inc.
    Inventors: Bradford L. Farris, James J. Fitzgibbon
  • Patent number: 6980655
    Abstract: A rolling code transmitter is useful in a security system for providing secure encrypted RF transmission comprising an interleaved trinary bit fixed code and rolling code. A receiver demodulates the encrypted RF transmission and recovers the fixed code and rolling code. Upon comparison of the fixed and rolling codes with stored codes and determining that the signal has emanated from an authorized transmitter, a signal is generated to actuate an electric motor to open or close a movable barrier.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 17, 2001
    Date of Patent: December 27, 2005
    Assignee: The Chamberlain Group, Inc.
    Inventors: Bradford L. Farris, James J. Fitzgibbon
  • Publication number: 20040243813
    Abstract: A rolling code transmitter is useful in a security system for providing secure encrypted RF transmission comprising an interleaved trinary bit fixed code and rolling code. A receiver demodulates the encrypted RF transmission and recovers the fixed code and rolling code. Upon comparison of the fixed and rolling codes with stored codes and determining that the signal has emanated from an authorized transmitter, a signal is generated to actuate an electric motor to open or close a movable barrier.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 2, 2004
    Publication date: December 2, 2004
    Applicant: The Chamberlain Group, Inc.
    Inventors: Bradford L. Farris, James J. Fitzgibbon
  • Patent number: 6810123
    Abstract: A rolling code transmitter is useful in a security system for providing secure encrypted RF transmission comprising an interleaved trinary bit fixed code and rolling code. A receiver demodulates the encrypted RF transmission and recovers the fixed code and rolling code. Upon comparison of the fixed and rolling codes with stored codes and determining that the signal has emanated from an authorized transmitter, a signal is generated to actuate an electric motor to open or close a movable barrier.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 9, 2002
    Date of Patent: October 26, 2004
    Assignee: The Chamberlain Group, Inc.
    Inventors: Bradford L. Farris, James J. Fitzgibbon
  • Publication number: 20040066936
    Abstract: A rolling code transmitter is useful in a security system for providing secure encrypted RF transmission comprising an interleaved trinary bit fixed code and rolling code. A receiver demodulates the encrypted RF transmission and recovers the fixed code and rolling code. Upon comparison of the fixed and rolling codes with stored codes and determining that the signal has emanated from an authorized transmitter, a signal is generated to actuate an electric motor to open or close a movable barrier.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 29, 2003
    Publication date: April 8, 2004
    Applicant: The Chamberlain Group, Ltd.
    Inventors: Bradford L. Farris, James J. Fitzgibbon
  • Patent number: 6690796
    Abstract: A rolling code transmitter is useful in a security system for providing secure encrypted RF transmission comprising an interleaved trinary bit fixed code and rolling code. A receiver demodulates the encrypted RF transmission and recovers the fixed code and rolling code. Upon comparison of the fixed and rolling codes with stored codes and determining that the signal has emanated from an authorized transmitter, a signal is generated to actuate an electric motor to open or close a movable barrier.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 21, 2000
    Date of Patent: February 10, 2004
    Assignee: The Chamberlain Group, Inc.
    Inventors: Bradford L. Farris, James J. Fitzgibbon
  • Publication number: 20020191794
    Abstract: A rolling code transmitter is useful in a security system for providing secure encrypted RF transmission comprising an interleaved trinary bit fixed code and rolling code. A receiver demodulates the encrypted RF transmission and recovers the fixed code and rolling code. Upon comparison of the fixed and rolling codes with stored codes and determining that the signal has emanated from an authorized transmitter, a signal is generated to actuate an electric motor to open or close a movable barrier.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 9, 2002
    Publication date: December 19, 2002
    Applicant: The Chamberlain Group, Inc.
    Inventors: Bradford L. Farris, James J. Fitzgibbon
  • Publication number: 20020034303
    Abstract: A rolling code transmitter is useful in a security system for providing secure encrypted RF transmission comprising an interleaved trinary bit fixed code and rolling code. A receiver demodulates the encrypted RF transmission and recovers the fixed code and rolling code. Upon comparison of the fixed and rolling codes with stored codes and determining that the signal has emanated from an authorized transmitter, a signal is generated to actuate an electric motor to open or close a movable barrier.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 17, 2001
    Publication date: March 21, 2002
    Applicant: The Chamberlain Group, Inc.
    Inventors: Bradford L. Farris, James J. Fitzgibbon
  • Patent number: 6181255
    Abstract: A radio frequency transmitter for use in generating coded commands learned from received coded radio frequency signals. An transceiver circuit including a switching element and a tunable filter tuning element is coupled to a programmable controller, e.g, a microprocessor. The programmable controller operates the switching element of said transceiver circuit in either a first or a second mode for receiving or transmitting coded radio frequency signals, respectively via an antenna coupled to the tuning element. The switching element is operable in the first mode to demodulate received coded radio frequency signals, and the programmable controller learns the received coded radio frequency signals and stores coded commands in memory. In the second mode of operation, an oscillator is modulated by generated coded signals from the programmable controller using the stored coded commands from memory.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 8, 1997
    Date of Patent: January 30, 2001
    Assignee: The Chamberlain Group, Inc.
    Inventors: Terence E. Crimmins, Bradford L. Farris, Paul E. Wanis
  • Patent number: 6154544
    Abstract: A rolling code transmitter is useful in a security system for providing secure encrypted RF transmission comprising an interleaved trinary bit fixed code and rolling code. A receiver demodulates the encrypted RF transmission and recovers the fixed code and rolling code. Upon comparison of the fixed and rolling codes with stored codes and determining that the signal has emanated from an authorized transmitter, a signal is generated to actuate an electric motor to open or close a movable barrier.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 11, 1997
    Date of Patent: November 28, 2000
    Assignee: The Chamberlain Group, Inc.
    Inventors: Bradford L. Farris, James J. Fitzgibbon
  • Patent number: 6025785
    Abstract: A barrier movement actuating receiver learns and responds to fixed code type access codes and rolling code type access code wherein the actuating receiver includes a programmer for programming the actuating receiver to accept fixed or rolling type access codes and includes a learning mode for enabling the programmer to add valid access codes to a memory. The receiver further includes a controller for identifying the type of access code received and a revised access code routine for learning both fixed codes and rolling codes. The controller can be set to execute the access code routine corresponding to the type of access code identified. After the first code is learned, all subsequent codes learned must be of the same type until the programmer is re-enabled.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 24, 1996
    Date of Patent: February 15, 2000
    Assignee: The Chamberlain Group, Inc.
    Inventors: Bradford L. Farris, James J. Fitzgibbon, Paul E. Wanis