Patents by Inventor Cory J. SORICE

Cory J. SORICE 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).

  • Door assembly with high and low voltage electrical power supplies for integrated electric devices and methods of operating the door
    Patent number: 11879285
    Abstract: A door system comprises a door frame adapted to be mounted within an opening, a door pivotally attached to the door frame, a power converter such as an AC/DC converter operably associated the door frame, and a DC electric device mounted to the door and electrically connected to the AC/DC converter. The AC/DC converter is configured to be electrically connected to an AC power unit operably associated with the door system.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 6, 2021
    Date of Patent: January 23, 2024
    Assignee: MASONITE CORPORATION
    Inventors: Cory J. Sorice, Steven B. Swartzmiller, Alex Bodurka
  • POWER MANAGEMENT FOR DOOR SYSTEM WITH HIGH AND LOW VOLTAGE ELECTRICAL POWER SUPPLIES FOR INTEGRATED ELECTRIC DEVICES AND METHODS OF OPERATION
    Publication number: 20230366254
    Abstract: A door system comprises a door frame adapted to be mounted within an opening, a door pivotally attached to the door frame, an AC/DC converter operably associated with the door frame, a DC electric device mounted to the door, at least one sensor mounted to the door frame or the door, and a power management controller configured to receive an input from the at least one sensor and send a command to the DC electric device. The AC/DC converter is configured to be electrically connected to an AC power unit disposed outside the door system. The DC electric device is electrically connected to the AC/DC converter.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 20, 2023
    Publication date: November 16, 2023
    Inventors: Cory J. SORICE, Steven B. SWARTZMILLER, Alex BODURKA
  • Power management for door system with high and low voltage electrical power supplies for integrated electric devices and methods of operation
    Patent number: 11739583
    Abstract: A door system comprises a door frame adapted to be mounted within an opening, a door pivotally attached to the door frame, an AC/DC converter operably associated with the door frame, a DC electric device mounted to the door, at least one sensor mounted to the door frame or the door, and a power management controller configured to receive an input from the at least one sensor and send a command to the DC electric device. The AC/DC converter is configured to be electrically connected to an AC power unit disposed outside the door system. The DC electric device is electrically connected to the AC/DC converter.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 6, 2021
    Date of Patent: August 29, 2023
    Assignee: MASONITE CORPORATION
    Inventors: Cory J. Sorice, Steven B. Swartzmiller, Alex Bodurka
  • DOOR SYSTEM WITH WIRE HARNESS ROUTED INSIDE OF DOOR AND OUTER DOOR FRAME FOR CONNECTION WITH ELECTRIC DEVICES
    Publication number: 20220263297
    Abstract: An exterior, residential door system comprises an outer door frame adapted to be mounted within an exterior opening of a residence, an exterior residential door pivotally attached to the outer door frame, at least one electric device installed on the door, a main controller mounted to the door, an electric power supply unit operably associated with the door, and a wire harness integrated into the door for transmitting electric power and electrical signals between the electric device, the controller and the source of electric power. The main controller is configured to cooperate with the wire harness to supply power to the at least one electric device and to supply operating signals to the at least one electric device for operating the at least one electric device and to receive operational signals from the at least one electric device responsive to the operating signals.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 14, 2022
    Publication date: August 18, 2022
    Inventors: Alex BODURKA, Steven B. SWARTZMILLER, Cory J. SORICE
  • DOOR SYSTEM WITH INTEGRATED ELECTRIC DEVICES
    Publication number: 20210207420
    Abstract: A door system comprises a door frame adapted to be mounted within an opening, a door pivotally attached to the door frame, an AC/DC converter configured to be electrically connected to an AC power unit operably associated with the door system, a slot in the door, a pre-wired receptacle disposed in the slot, and a DC electric device removably disposed in the pre-wired receptacle and electrically connected to the AC/DC converter through the electrical connector of the pre-wired receptacle. The pre-wired receptacle comprises an electrical connector electrically connected the AC/DC converter.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 6, 2021
    Publication date: July 8, 2021
    Inventors: Cory J. SORICE, Steven B. SWARTZMILLER, Alex BODURKA
  • POWER MANAGEMENT FOR DOOR SYSTEM WITH HIGH AND LOW VOLTAGE ELECTRICAL POWER SUPPLIES FOR INTEGRATED ELECTRIC DEVICES AND METHODS OF OPERATION
    Publication number: 20210207421
    Abstract: A door system comprises a door frame adapted to be mounted within an opening, a door pivotally attached to the door frame, an AC/DC converter operably associated with the door frame, a DC electric device mounted to the door, at least one sensor mounted to the door frame or the door, and a power management controller configured to receive an input from the at least one sensor and send a command to the DC electric device. The AC/DC converter is configured to be electrically connected to an AC power unit disposed outside the door system. The DC electric device is electrically connected to the AC/DC converter.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 6, 2021
    Publication date: July 8, 2021
    Inventors: Cory J. SORICE, Steven B. SWARTZMILLER, Alex BODURKA
  • DOOR ASSEMBLY WITH HIGH AND LOW VOLTAGE ELECTRICAL POWER SUPPLIES FOR INTEGRATED ELECTRIC DEVICES AND METHODS OF OPERATING THE DOOR
    Publication number: 20210207419
    Abstract: A door system comprises a door frame adapted to be mounted within an opening, a door pivotally attached to the door frame, a power converter such as an AC/DC converter operably associated the door frame, and a DC electric device mounted to the door and electrically connected to the AC/DC converter. The AC/DC converter is configured to be electrically connected to an AC power unit operably associated with the door system.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 6, 2021
    Publication date: July 8, 2021
    Inventors: Cory J. SORICE, Steven B. SWARTZMILLER, Alex BODURKA