Patents by Inventor Calin V. Roatis
Calin V. Roatis 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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Publication number: 20240144755Abstract: Access control electronics for wireless locks comprise one or more battery operated radios that receive access control codes. The wireless accessed locks locate the electronic components, circuits, sensors and antennas and many of the lock components away from the container being secured and closer to the operator/user. The disclosed access control electronics combine a proximity detection circuit comprising sensor pads and a capacitive sensing circuit and one or more short-range radio frequency antennas for reading RFID devices. The proximity sensor pads are in close proximity with the antennas, without the antennas interfering with the proximity sensing process, and the sensor pads to not attenuate the signals between the RFID devices and the antennas after the RFID devices are detected.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 11, 2023Publication date: May 2, 2024Inventors: William D. Denison, Calin V. Roatis, Thaddeus A. Meizelis, Daniel R. Michelson, Gabriel Ribu
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Patent number: 11837039Abstract: Access control electronics for wireless locks comprise one or more battery operated radios that receive access control codes. The wireless accessed locks locate the electronic components, circuits, sensors and antennas and many of the lock components away from the container being secured and closer to the operator/user. The disclosed access control electronics combine a proximity detection circuit comprising sensor pads and a capacitive sensing circuit and one or more short-range radio frequency antennas for reading RFID devices. The proximity sensor pads are in close proximity with the antennas, without the antennas interfering with the proximity sensing process, and the sensor pads to not attenuate the signals between the RFID devices and the antennas after the RFID devices are detected.Type: GrantFiled: October 27, 2022Date of Patent: December 5, 2023Assignee: Triteq Lock and Security, L.L.C.Inventors: William D. Denison, Calin V. Roatis, Thaddeus A. Meizelis, Daniel R. Michelson, Gabriel Ribu
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Publication number: 20230124817Abstract: Access control electronics for wireless locks comprise one or more battery operated radios that receive access control codes. The wireless accessed locks locate the electronic components, circuits, sensors and antennas and many of the lock components away from the container being secured and closer to the operator/user. The disclosed access control electronics combine a proximity detection circuit comprising sensor pads and a capacitive sensing circuit and one or more short-range radio frequency antennas for reading RFID devices. The proximity sensor pads are in close proximity with the antennas, without the antennas interfering with the proximity sensing process, and the sensor pads to not attenuate the signals between the RFID devices and the antennas after the RFID devices are detected.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 27, 2022Publication date: April 20, 2023Inventors: William D. Denison, Calin V. Roatis, Thaddeus A. Meizelis, Daniel R. Michelson, Gabriel Ribu
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Patent number: 11488429Abstract: Access control electronics tor wireless locks comprise one or more battery operated radios that receive access control codes. The wireless accessed locks locate the electronic components, circuits, sensors and antennas and many of the lock components away from the container being secured and closer to the operator/user. The disclosed access control electronics combine a proximity detection circuit comprising sensor pads and a capacitive sensing circuit and one or more short-range radio frequency antennas for reading RFID devices. The proximity sensor pads are in close proximity with the antennas, without the antennas interfering with the proximity sensing process, and the sensor pads to not attenuate the signals between the RFID devices and the antennas after the RFID devices are detected.Type: GrantFiled: February 12, 2021Date of Patent: November 1, 2022Assignee: Triteq Lock and Security, L.L.C.Inventors: William D. Denison, Calin V. Roatis, Thaddeus A. Meizelis, Daniel R. Michelson, Gabriel Ribu
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Publication number: 20210166510Abstract: Access control electronics tor wireless locks comprise one or more battery operated radios that receive access control codes. The wireless accessed locks locate the electronic components, circuits, sensors and antennas and many of the lock components away from the container being secured and closer to the operator/user. The disclosed access control electronics combine a proximity detection circuit comprising sensor pads and a capacitive sensing circuit and one or more short-range radio frequency antennas for reading RFID devices. The proximity sensor pads are in close proximity with the antennas, without the antennas interfering with the proximity sensing process, and the sensor pads to not attenuate the signals between the RFID devices and the antennas after the RFID devices are detected.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 12, 2021Publication date: June 3, 2021Inventors: William D. Denison, Calin V. Roatis, Thaddeus A. Meizelis, Daniel R. Michelson, Gabriel Ribu
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Patent number: 10964139Abstract: Access control electronics for wireless locks comprise one or more battery operated radios that receive access control codes. The wireless accessed locks locate the electronic components, circuits, sensors and antennas and many of the lock components away from the container being secured and closer to the operator/user. The disclosed access control electronics combine a proximity detection circuit comprising sensor pads and a capacitive sensing circuit and one or more short-range radio frequency antennas for reading RFID devices. The proximity sensor pads are in close proximity with the antennas, without the antennas interfering with the proximity sensing process, and the sensor pads to not attenuate the signals between the RFID devices and the antennas after the RFID devices are detected.Type: GrantFiled: August 16, 2018Date of Patent: March 30, 2021Assignee: Triteq Lock and Security, L.L.C.Inventors: William D. Denison, Calin V. Roatis, Thaddeus A. Meizelis, Daniel R. Michelson, Gabriel Ribu
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Patent number: 10829960Abstract: A cooler access control system locks a cooler when occurrence of an event is detected that requires limiting access to the inside of the cooler. Examples of such events include the loss of power to the cooler for a predetermined period of time, the opening of the cooler door for longer than an allowed time, the loss of functionality of a temperature probe and others. In an embodiment, a service mode is supported wherein the door is left unlocked despite the occurrence of such an event, to allow a stocker or other personnel to leave the cooler door open while stocking the cooler with product. Locking structures for both single door coolers and double door coolers are disclosed.Type: GrantFiled: March 22, 2017Date of Patent: November 10, 2020Assignee: TriTeq Lock and Security, L.L.C.Inventors: William Denison, Calin V. Roatis
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Patent number: 10676965Abstract: Locks for storage containers having closures such as doors, covers or lids are disclosed. The lock is mounted to the closure and is latched in such a manner as to selectively prevent opening or removal of the closure. The latch of the lock can engage a slot in the storage container, a bracket on the storage container, or a strike on the storage container. Alternatively, the latch can engage a mounting bracket on the door or other portion of the door to selectively block movement of a handle for the door. Further, the latch can have a locking device which can selectively block movement of the latch. Movement of the locking device can be selectively controlled by a magnetic key.Type: GrantFiled: January 31, 2018Date of Patent: June 9, 2020Assignee: TriTeq Lock and Security, L.L.C.Inventors: Calin V. Roatis, Gabriel Ribu, William Denison
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Patent number: 10538941Abstract: Locks for storage containers having closures such as doors, covers or lids are disclosed. The lock is mounted to she closure and is latched in such a manner as to selectively prevent opening or removal of the closure. The latch of the lock can engage a slot in the storage container, a bracket on the storage container, or a strike on the storage container. Alternatively, the latch can engage a mounting bracket on the door or other portion of the door to selectively block movement of a handle for the door. Further, the latch can have a locking device which can selectively block movement of the latch. Movement of the locking device can be selectively controlled by a magnetic key.Type: GrantFiled: October 3, 2016Date of Patent: January 21, 2020Assignee: TriTeq Luck and Security, L.L.C.Inventors: Calin V. Roatis, Gabriel Ribu, William Denison
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Publication number: 20190073848Abstract: Access control electronics for wireless locks comprise one or more battery operated radios that receive access control codes. The wireless accessed locks locate the electronic components, circuits, sensors and antennas and many of the lock components away from the container being secured and closer to the operator/user. The disclosed access control electronics combine a proximity detection circuit comprising sensor pads and a capacitive sensing circuit and one or more short-range radio frequency antennas for reading RFID devices. The proximity sensor pads are in close proximity with the antennas, without the antennas interfering with the proximity sensing process, and the sensor pads to not attenuate the signals between the RFID devices and the antennas after the RFID devices are detected.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 16, 2018Publication date: March 7, 2019Inventors: William D. Denison, Calin V. Roatis, Thaddeus A. Meizelis, Daniel R. Michelson, Gabriel Ribu
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Patent number: 10174522Abstract: An enhanced slide and hook locking mechanism control system for vending machines and the like that utilizes a reversible motor and worm gear drive that operates the slide and book mechanism. The worm drive is coupled to the slide through a crankshaft type of interconnection. Or as alternatives, the slide means can be gear driven or it may be connected using push-pull type of cable or rod. An electronic control with a microcomputer interface drives the motor control and the system may be operated by a keypad or a remote wireless control device.Type: GrantFiled: November 3, 2014Date of Patent: January 8, 2019Assignee: TriTeq Lock and Security, L.L.C.Inventors: William Denison, Gary L. Myers, Richard Paeth, Catalin Captarencu, Calin V. Roatis
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Publication number: 20180305955Abstract: Locks for storage containers having closures such as doors, covers or lids are disclosed. The lock is mounted to the closure and is latched in such a manner as to selectively prevent opening or removal of the closure. The latch of the lock can engage a slot in the storage container, a bracket on the storage container, or a strike on the storage container. Alternatively, the latch can engage a mounting bracket on the door or other portion of the door to selectively block movement of a handle for the door. Further, the latch can have a locking device which can selectively block movement of the latch. Movement of the locking device can be selectively controlled by a magnetic key.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 31, 2018Publication date: October 25, 2018Inventors: Calin V. Roatis, Gabriel Ribu, William Denison
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Publication number: 20180216369Abstract: A locking mechanism is selectively operable both electronically and mechanically by way of an integrated mechanical lock and motorized lock mechanism. A motorized lock mechanism is incorporated with a mechanical lock to provide for keyless access, while the mechanical lock and key system remains as a back-up. A toggle assembly is selectively positioned either mechanically via a first cam, or electronically via a second cam, both selectively operable independently of each other, without interference from each other, to move the toggle assembly to its unlocked position. A spring biases the toggle assembly to its locked position when the first and second cams are in their locked positions.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 22, 2017Publication date: August 2, 2018Inventor: Calin V. Roatis
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Patent number: 9850687Abstract: A locking mechanism is selectively operable both electronically and mechanically by way of an integrated mechanical lock and motorized lock mechanism. A motorized lock mechanism is incorporated with a mechanical lock to provide for keyless access, while the mechanical lock and key system remains as a back-up. A toggle assembly is selectively positioned either mechanically via a first cam, or electronically via a second cam, both selectively operable independently of each other, without interference from each other, to move the toggle assembly to its unlocked position. A spring biases the toggle assembly to its locked position when the first and second cams are in their locked positions.Type: GrantFiled: November 3, 2015Date of Patent: December 26, 2017Assignee: TriTeq Lock and Security, LLCInventor: Calin V. Roatis
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Publication number: 20170260775Abstract: A cooler access control system locks a cooler when occurrence of an. event is detected that requires limiting access to the inside of the cooler. Examples of such events include the loss of power to the cooler for a predetermined period of time, the opening of the cooler door for longer than an allowed time, the loss of functionality of a temperature probe and others. In an embodiment, a service mode is supported wherein the door is left unlocked despite the occurrence of such an event, to allow a stocker or other personnel to leave the cooler door open while stocking the cooler with product. Locking structures for both single door coolers and double door coolers are disclosed.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 22, 2017Publication date: September 14, 2017Inventors: William Denison, Calin V. Roatis
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Publication number: 20170138091Abstract: Locks for storage containers having closures such as doors, covers or lids are disclosed. The lock is mounted to she closure and is latched in such a manner as to selectively prevent opening or removal of the closure. The latch of the lock can engage a slot in the storage container, a bracket on the storage container, or a strike on the storage container. Alternatively, the latch can engage a mounting bracket on the door or other portion of the door to selectively block movement of a handle for the door. Further, the latch can have a locking device which can selectively block movement of the latch. Movement of the locking device can be selectively controlled by a magnetic key.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 3, 2016Publication date: May 18, 2017Inventors: Calin V. Roatis, Gabriel Ribu, William Denison
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Publication number: 20160123039Abstract: A locking mechanism is selectively operable both electronically and mechanically by way of an integrated mechanical lock and motorized lock mechanism. A motorized lock mechanism is incorporated with a mechanical lock to provide for keyless access, while the mechanical lock and key system remains as a back-up. A toggle assembly is selectively positioned either mechanically via a first cam, or electronically via a second cam, both selectively operable independently of each other, without interference from each other, to move the toggle assembly to its unlocked position. A spring biases the toggle assembly to its locked position when the first and second cams are in their locked positions.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 3, 2015Publication date: May 5, 2016Inventor: Calin V. Roatis
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Patent number: 9260886Abstract: An electronic locking system for vending machines or the like is provided for locking and unlocking the machine preferably with a remotely controlled electronic cam operating device. The lock system includes at least one axially and also preferably rotationally movable cam that can be mounted selectively on the cabinet or in the body of the machine and at least one slotted receiving device disposed either on the door or within the interior of the machine and positioned for engagement by the cam when the door is moved between an open position, an intermediate and closed position. When the door is manually moved from the open position to the intermediate closed position, the cam advances into the receiver slot and moves to draw in the door. The cam movement pulls the door into the closed position wherein a gasket disposed between the door and the vending machine is substantially uniformly compressed and sealed around its periphery.Type: GrantFiled: March 22, 2006Date of Patent: February 16, 2016Assignee: TRITEQ LOCK AND SECURITY, LLCInventors: Gary L. Myers, Calin V. Roatis, William D. Denison, Thomasz Barnas, Catalin Captarencu, Richard Paeth
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Publication number: 20150287252Abstract: A security system with a security container and an electronic lock circuit is used to securely store mechanical keys or other valuable items. Items to be protected are placed in a secured location in the security container. A detector of the security system detects whether the items are indeed in the secured location, such as by means of receiving signals from a transponder attached to the items. The security container is locked only if the items are detected to be in the secured location. Audit trail records for the locking and unlocking events of the security container may be transmitted to a device remote to the security container for analysis. A monitoring device with a location identification device, such as a GPS sensor, may be attached to items to be monitored for tracking locations and activities of the items.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 20, 2014Publication date: October 8, 2015Inventors: Calin V. Roatis, William D. Denison, Gary L. Myers
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Publication number: 20150069765Abstract: An enhanced slide and hook locking mechanism control system for vending machines and the like that utilizes a reversible motor and worm gear drive that operates the slide and book mechanism. The worm drive is coupled to the slide through a crankshaft type of interconnection. Or as alternatives, the slide means can be gear driven or it may be connected using push-pull type of cable or rod. An electronic control with a microcomputer interface drives the motor control and the system may be operated by a keypad or a remote wireless control device.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 3, 2014Publication date: March 12, 2015Applicant: TriTeq Lock and Security, L.L.C.Inventors: William Denison, Gary L. Myers, Richard Paeth, Catalin Captarencu, Calin V. Roatis