Patents by Inventor Brian Capehart

Brian Capehart 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).

  • Apparatus and method to visually decipher a keyed lock cylinder
    Patent number: 11408200
    Abstract: An apparatus and method for digital decoding and deciphering a lock cylinder pin configuration, such as for a Kwikset or a Smart Key lock is disclosed. The digital decoder includes a light source placed inside of the keyhole that eliminates glare from the face of the lock and improves the decoding process. A digital camera is configured to provide an optical view of an interior of the lock cylinder to detect the pin settings for each of a plurality of lock tumbler pins carried by the lock cylinder. The digital camera is configured to provide a live feed displayed on a video screen or recorded for later analysis.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 27, 2021
    Date of Patent: August 9, 2022
    Inventors: Keith Capehart, Brian Capehart
  • Apparatus and method to visually decipher a keyed lock cylinder
    Patent number: 11208830
    Abstract: An apparatus and method for digital decoding and deciphering a lock cylinder pin configuration, such as for a Kwikset or a Smart Key lock is disclosed. The digital decoder includes a light source placed inside of the keyhole that eliminates glare from the face of the lock and improves the decoding process. A digital camera is configured to provide an optical view of an interior of the lock cylinder to detect the pin settings for each of a plurality of lock tumbler pins carried by the lock cylinder. The digital camera is configured to provide a live feed displayed on a video screen or recorded for later analysis.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 30, 2020
    Date of Patent: December 28, 2021
    Inventors: Keith Capehart, Brian Capehart
  • APPARATUS AND METHOD TO VISUALLY DECIPHER A KEYED LOCK CYLINDER
    Publication number: 20210372160
    Abstract: An apparatus and method for digital decoding and deciphering a lock cylinder pin configuration, such as for a Kwikset or a Smart Key lock is disclosed. The digital decoder includes a light source placed inside of the keyhole that eliminates glare from the face of the lock and improves the decoding process. A digital camera is configured to provide an optical view of an interior of the lock cylinder to detect the pin settings for each of a plurality of lock tumbler pins carried by the lock cylinder. The digital camera is configured to provide a live feed displayed on a video screen or recorded for later analysis.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 30, 2020
    Publication date: December 2, 2021
    Inventors: Keith Capehart, Brian Capehart