Patents by Inventor Christopher J. Fawcett
Christopher J. Fawcett 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: 20240119773Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention are directed to systems and methods for preventing unauthorized access to server racks. In one example, the security system includes a plurality of electronic keys and a plurality of electronic locks each configured to secure a respective server rack. Each of the electronic locks is configured to communicate with any one of the electronic keys for determining whether the electronic key is authorized to unlock the electronic lock for accessing the server rack. The security system also includes a ticketing system configured to assign one or more server racks to users of each of the plurality of electronic keys for authorizing the plurality of electronic keys to unlock one or more of the plurality of electronic locks for the assigned server racks.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 22, 2021Publication date: April 11, 2024Inventors: Christopher J. Fawcett, Jeffrey A. Grant
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Publication number: 20240064924Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention are directed to systems, devices, and methods for data centers. In one example, a lockable enclosure for a data drive. The lockable enclosure includes a housing configured to house data drive circuitry and a port coupled to the housing and configured to connect to an external data device for transferring data from or to the data drive circuitry. The lockable enclosure also includes a sliding mechanism movable relative to the housing and configured to move within the housing between a position whereby the port is accessible to a position whereby the port is inaccessible.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 3, 2023Publication date: February 22, 2024Inventors: Laura Abbott Lynch, Christopher J. Fawcett, Tony Plunk, Ashwin Jadhav, Elliott Jernigan, Orion Millaway
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Patent number: 11864335Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention are directed to systems, devices, lockable enclosures, and methods for data centers. In one example, a lockable enclosure for a data drive is provided. The lockable enclosure includes a housing configured to retain a first data drive and a latch contained within the housing and configured to receive a second data drive, wherein the latch is configured to move within the housing for dispensing the first data drive from the housing while the second data drive remains secured therein.Type: GrantFiled: January 5, 2023Date of Patent: January 2, 2024Assignee: InVue Security Products, Inc.Inventors: Christopher J. Fawcett, Jeffrey A. Grant, David N. Berglund, Gary A. Taylor
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Publication number: 20230407684Abstract: An anti-theft device for protecting a portable electronic device from theft or unauthorized removal in a retail environment is provided. A shroud may at least partially enclose a portable electronic device. A dock may releasably engage the shroud such that the shroud and portable electronic device are locked to the dock when engaged with the dock. A key may engage activate a lock mechanism to release the shroud and the portable electronic device from the dock.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 4, 2023Publication date: December 21, 2023Inventors: Andrew W. Moock, Jeffrey A. Grant, Christopher J. Fawcett, Nicholas M. Sedon, Matthew Thomas Kerley
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Patent number: 11849561Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention are directed to systems, devices, and methods for data centers. In one example, a lockable enclosure for a data drive. The lockable enclosure includes a housing configured to house data drive circuitry and a port coupled to the housing and configured to connect to an external data device for transferring data from or to the data drive circuitry. The lockable enclosure also includes a sliding mechanism movable relative to the housing and configured to move within the housing between a position whereby the port is accessible to a position whereby the port is inaccessible.Type: GrantFiled: January 6, 2023Date of Patent: December 19, 2023Assignee: In Vue Security Products Inc.Inventors: Laura Abbott Lynch, Christopher J Fawcett, Tony Plunk, Ashwin Jadhav, Elliott Jernigan, Orion Millaway
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Publication number: 20230394952Abstract: A programmable security system and method for protecting an item of merchandise includes a programming station, a programmable key and a security system. The programming station generates a security code and communicates the security code to a memory of the programmable key. The programmable key initially communicates the security code to a memory of the security device and subsequently operates the security device upon a matching of the security code in the memory of the security device with the security code in the memory of the programmable key. The programmable key may also transfer power via electrical contacts or inductive transfer from an internal battery to the security device to operate a lock mechanism. The security code may be communicated by wireless infrared (IR) systems, electrical contacts or inductive transfer. A timer inactivates the programmable key and/or the security device after a predetermine period of time.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 17, 2023Publication date: December 7, 2023Inventors: Christopher J. Fawcett, Jeffrey A. Grant
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Publication number: 20230380087Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention are directed to systems, devices, lockable enclosures, and methods for data centers. In one example, a lockable enclosure for a data drive is provided. The lockable enclosure includes a housing configured to retain a first data drive and a latch contained within the housing and configured to receive a second data drive, wherein the latch is configured to move within the housing for dispensing the first data drive from the housing while the second data drive remains secured therein.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 4, 2023Publication date: November 23, 2023Inventors: Christopher J. Fawcett, Jeffrey A. Grant, David N. Berglund, Gary A. Taylor
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Publication number: 20230349199Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention are directed to a merchandise security devices, keys, systems, and methods for displaying an item of merchandise and protecting the merchandise from theft. A merchandise security system includes a merchandise security key comprising wireless communication circuitry, the merchandise security key configured to operate a merchandise security device. The merchandise security system also includes a smart device comprising wireless communication circuitry, wherein the smart device is configured to communicate with the merchandise security key via respective wireless communication circuitry to determine whether to authorize the merchandise security key to operate the merchandise security device.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 21, 2021Publication date: November 2, 2023Inventors: Steven R Bohon, Gary A Taylor, Christopher J Fawcett, Jeffrey A Grant
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Patent number: 11804116Abstract: A merchandise security device is provided. The merchandise security device may include a base configured to be attached to a support surface. The base includes an alarm circuit and a tether, and the tether is configured to be extended and retracted relative to the base and to be coupled to one or more items of merchandise. The alarm circuit is configured to detect removal of the base from the support surface, cutting of the tether, and/or removal of the tether. In addition, the security device includes a lock mechanism configured to lock to the tether for securing the one or more items of merchandise to the tether, wherein one or more items of merchandise are removable from the tether when the lock mechanism is unlocked.Type: GrantFiled: October 12, 2021Date of Patent: October 31, 2023Assignee: InVue Security Products Inc.Inventors: Robert Schultz, Christopher J. Fawcett
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Publication number: 20230334975Abstract: A programmable security system and method for protecting an item of merchandise includes a programming station, a programmable key and a security system. The programming station generates a security code and communicates the security code to a memory of the programmable key. The programmable key initially communicates the security code to a memory of the security device and subsequently operates the security device upon a matching of the security code in the memory of the security device with the security code in the memory of the programmable key. The programmable key may also transfer power via electrical contacts or inductive transfer from an internal battery to the security device to operate a lock mechanism. The security code may be communicated by wireless infrared (IR) systems, electrical contacts or inductive transfer. A timer inactivates the programmable key and/or the security device after a predetermined period of time.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 16, 2023Publication date: October 19, 2023Inventors: Christopher J. Fawcett, Jeffrey A. Grant, Dennis D. Belden, JR., Ronald M. Marsilio, Ian R. Scott
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Patent number: 11763664Abstract: A programmable security system and method for protecting an item of merchandise includes a programming station, a programmable key and a security system. The programming station generates a security code and communicates the security code to a memory of the programmable key. The programmable key initially communicates the security code to a memory of the security device and subsequently operates the security device upon a matching of the security code in the memory of the security device with the security code in the memory of the programmable key. The programmable key may also transfer power via electrical contacts or inductive transfer from an internal battery to the security device to operate a lock mechanism. The security code may be communicated by wireless infrared (IR) systems, electrical contacts or inductive transfer. A timer inactivates the programmable key and/or the security device after a predetermine period of time.Type: GrantFiled: April 21, 2021Date of Patent: September 19, 2023Assignee: InVue Security Products Inc.Inventors: Christopher J. Fawcett, Jeffrey A. Grant
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Patent number: 11756394Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention are directed to merchandise security systems and methods for displaying and protecting items of merchandise from theft. A merchandise security system and method according to the invention includes at least one tag and a plurality of nodes positioned within a display area. The plurality of nodes are operable for determining a location of the tag. The wireless beacon tracking system further includes a server operably associated with the plurality of nodes for receiving information related to the location of the tag.Type: GrantFiled: May 26, 2022Date of Patent: September 12, 2023Assignee: InVue Security Products Inc.Inventors: David N. Berglund, Christopher J. Fawcett, Gary A. Taylor
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Patent number: 11758669Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention are directed to systems, devices, lockable enclosures, and methods for data centers. In one example, a lockable enclosure for a data drive is provided. The lockable enclosure includes a housing configured to retain a first data drive and a latch contained within the housing and configured to receive a second data drive, wherein the latch is configured to move within the housing for dispensing the first data drive from the housing while the second data drive remains secured therein.Type: GrantFiled: June 21, 2022Date of Patent: September 12, 2023Assignee: InVue Security Products Inc.Inventors: Christopher J. Fawcett, Jeffrey A. Grant, David N. Berglund, Gary A. Taylor
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Patent number: 11753852Abstract: An anti-theft device for protecting a portable electronic device from theft or unauthorized removal in a retail environment is provided. A shroud may at least partially enclose a portable electronic device. A dock may releasably engage the shroud such that the shroud and portable electronic device are locked to the dock when engaged with the dock. A key may engage activate a lock mechanism to release the shroud and the portable electronic device from the dock.Type: GrantFiled: April 4, 2022Date of Patent: September 12, 2023Assignee: InVue Security Products Inc.Inventors: Andrew W. Moock, Jeffrey A. Grant, Christopher J. Fawcett, Nicholas M. Sedon, Matthew Thomas Kerley
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Patent number: 11721198Abstract: A programmable security system and method for protecting an item of merchandise includes a programming station, a programmable key and a security system. The programming station generates a security code and communicates the security code to a memory of the programmable key. The programmable key initially communicates the security code to a memory of the security device and subsequently operates the security device upon a matching of the security code in the memory of the security device with the security code in the memory of the programmable key. The programmable key may also transfer power via electrical contacts or inductive transfer from an internal battery to the security device to operate a lock mechanism. The security code may be communicated by wireless infrared (IR) systems, electrical contacts or inductive transfer. A timer inactivates the programmable key and/or the security device after a predetermined period of time.Type: GrantFiled: March 20, 2020Date of Patent: August 8, 2023Assignee: InVue Security Products Inc.Inventors: Christopher J. Fawcett, Jeffrey A. Grant, Dennis D. Belden, Jr., Ronald M. Marsilio, Ian R. Scott
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Publication number: 20230199999Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention are directed to systems, devices, and methods for data centers. In one example, a lockable enclosure for a data drive. The lockable enclosure includes a housing configured to house data drive circuitry and a port coupled to the housing and configured to connect to an external data device for transferring data from or to the data drive circuitry. The lockable enclosure also includes a sliding mechanism movable relative to the housing and configured to move within the housing between a position whereby the port is accessible to a position whereby the port is inaccessible.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 6, 2023Publication date: June 22, 2023Inventors: Laura Abbott Lynch, Christopher J Fawcett, Tony Plunk, Ashwin Jadhav, Elliott Jernigan, Orion Millaway
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Publication number: 20230180947Abstract: A merchandise display hook and method for dispensing one or more items of merchandise from a merchandise display hook and/or for loading one or more items of merchandise onto the display hook are provided. The display hook may include at least one rod configured to be mounted to a display fixture and to receive one or more items of merchandise thereon. The display hook may also include a helix disposed about the rod and extending at least partially along a length of the rod. The helix is configured to rotate in a dispensing direction for dispensing the one or more items of merchandise from the rod and/or an opposite loading direction for loading the one or more items of merchandise onto the rod.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 3, 2023Publication date: June 15, 2023Inventors: David N. Berglund, Erik L. van Bergen, Christopher J. Fawcett, Jeffrey A. Hendren, A. Reneau Van Landingham, JR., Matthew Thomas Kerley
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Publication number: 20230177902Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention are directed to systems and methods for preventing unauthorized access to server racks. In one example, a system includes an electronic key and an electronic lock configured to be attached to the server rack. The electronic lock is configured to communicate with the electronic key for determining whether the electronic key is authorized to unlock or lock the lock. The electronic lock includes a handle configured to be disengaged from the electronic lock when the electronic key is authorized, and the handle is configured to be actuated to unlock the lock for accessing the server rack when the handle is disengaged from the electronic lock. The electronic lock is configured to re-lock only when the handle is engaged with the electronic lock.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 27, 2021Publication date: June 8, 2023Inventors: Christopher J. Fawcett, Gary A. Taylor, Jeffrey A. Grant, Ethan Evan Wood, David N. Berglund
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Publication number: 20230169813Abstract: Merchandise security systems and methods are provided. In one example, a security system includes a plurality of locking hooks configured to protect one or more items from theft, each of the plurality of locking hooks comprising a lock configured to be locked to prevent removal of the one or more items and unlocked to allow removal of one or more of the items. Each lock is configured to be unlocked for purchasing one or more of the items in response to receiving an authentication of the consumer.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 29, 2022Publication date: June 1, 2023Inventors: Christopher J. Fawcett, Jeffrey A. Grant
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Publication number: 20230145820Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention are directed to systems, devices, lockable enclosures, and methods for data centers. In one example, a lockable enclosure for a data drive is provided. The lockable enclosure includes a housing configured to retain a first data drive and a latch contained within the housing and configured to receive a second data drive, wherein the latch is configured to move within the housing for dispensing the first data drive from the housing while the second data drive remains secured therein.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 5, 2023Publication date: May 11, 2023Inventors: Christopher J. Fawcett, Jeffrey A. Grant, David N. Berglund, Gary A. Taylor