Patents by Inventor D. Scott Kalous

D. Scott Kalous 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).

  • Publication number: 20230324058
    Abstract: A method and apparatus for an inline air purification system is described herein. An example apparatus includes a housing, a high-velocity air flow guide, a filter assembly, and a fan. The high-velocity air flow guide includes a first portion and a second portion. The first portion is configured to form a passage within the housing, and the second portion is configured to divert and accelerate air flow of the ambient air from the passage to a chamber of the housing. The filter assembly includes one or more filtering elements configured to receive the ambient air from the chamber. The fan is configured to draw the ambient air from the chamber through the filter assembly and to generate processed air from the ambient air. The housing is located in an HVAC duct, and occupies only part of the cross-sectional area of the duct. The remaining area of the duct accommodates bypass air flow to a primary fan in the HVAC system.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 12, 2023
    Publication date: October 12, 2023
    Inventors: Paul C. Burke, D. Scott Kalous, Charles Harris
  • Patent number: 11674703
    Abstract: A method and apparatus for an inline air purification system including a housing, a high-velocity air flow guide, a filter assembly, and a fan.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 9, 2020
    Date of Patent: June 13, 2023
    Assignee: Airistar Technologies, LLC
    Inventors: Paul C. Burke, D. Scott Kalous, Charles Harris
  • Patent number: 10781608
    Abstract: The present application discloses systems and methods of providing different functionality to EAC devices using multiple algorithm/operand pairs, each tied to one or more different functions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 12, 2019
    Date of Patent: September 22, 2020
    Assignee: Master Lock Company LLC
    Inventor: D. Scott Kalous
  • Publication number: 20200208852
    Abstract: A method and apparatus for an inline air purification system is described herein. An example apparatus includes a housing, a high-velocity air flow guide, a filter assembly, and a fan. The high-velocity air flow guide includes a first portion and a second portion. The first portion is configured to form a passage within the housing, and the second portion is configured to divert and accelerate air flow of the ambient air from the passage to a chamber of the housing. The filter assembly includes one or more filtering elements configured to receive the ambient air from the chamber. The fan is configured to draw the ambient air from the chamber through the filter assembly and to generate processed air from the ambient air. The housing is located in an HVAC duct, and occupies only part of the cross-sectional area of the duct. The remaining area of the duct accommodates bypass air flow to a primary fan in the HVAC system.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 9, 2020
    Publication date: July 2, 2020
    Inventors: Paul C. Burke, D. Scott Kalous, Charles Harris
  • Patent number: 10584885
    Abstract: A method and apparatus for an inline air purification system is described herein. An example apparatus includes a housing, a high-velocity air flow guide, a filter assembly, and a fan. The high-velocity air flow guide includes a first portion and a second portion. The first portion is configured to form a passage within the housing, and the second portion is configured to divert and accelerate air flow of the ambient air from the passage to a chamber of the housing. The filter assembly includes one or more filtering elements configured to receive the ambient air from the chamber. The fan is configured to draw the ambient air from the chamber through the filter assembly and to generate processed air from the ambient air. The housing is located in an HVAC duct, and occupies only part of the cross-sectional area of the duct. The remaining area of the duct accommodates bypass air flow to a primary fan in the HVAC system.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 26, 2017
    Date of Patent: March 10, 2020
    Assignee: Airistar Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: Paul C. Burke, D. Scott Kalous
  • Publication number: 20190368229
    Abstract: The present application discloses systems and methods of providing different functionality to EAC devices using multiple algorithm/operand pairs, each tied to one or more different functions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 12, 2019
    Publication date: December 5, 2019
    Inventor: D. Scott Kalous
  • Patent number: 10378240
    Abstract: The present application discloses systems and methods of providing different functionality to EAC devices using multiple algorithm/operand pairs, each tied to one or more different functions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 24, 2015
    Date of Patent: August 13, 2019
    Assignee: Master Lock Company LLC
    Inventor: D. Scott Kalous
  • Publication number: 20170350608
    Abstract: A method and apparatus for an inline air purification system is described herein. An example apparatus includes a housing, a high-velocity air flow guide, a filter assembly, and a fan. The high-velocity air flow guide includes a first portion and a second portion. The first portion is configured to form a passage within the housing, and the second portion is configured to divert and accelerate air flow of the ambient air from the passage to a chamber of the housing. The filter assembly includes one or more filtering elements configured to receive the ambient air from the chamber. The fan is configured to draw the ambient air from the chamber through the filter assembly and to generate processed air from the ambient air. The housing is located in an HVAC duct, and occupies only part of the cross-sectional area of the duct. The remaining area of the duct accommodates bypass air flow to a primary fan in the HVAC system.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 26, 2017
    Publication date: December 7, 2017
    Inventors: Paul C. Burke, D. Scott Kalous, Charles Harris
  • Patent number: 9689580
    Abstract: A method and apparatus for an inline air purification system is described herein. An example apparatus includes a housing, a high-velocity air flow guide, a filter assembly, and a fan. The high-velocity air flow guide includes a first portion and a second portion. The first portion is configured to form a passage within the housing, and the second portion is configured to divert and accelerate air flow of the ambient air from the passage to a chamber of the housing. The filter assembly includes one or more filtering elements configured to receive the ambient air from the chamber. The fan is configured to draw the ambient air from the chamber through the filter assembly and to generate processed air from the ambient air. The housing is located in an HVAC duct, and occupies only part of the cross-sectional area of the duct. The remaining area of the duct accommodates bypass air flow to a primary fan in the HVAC system.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 15, 2013
    Date of Patent: June 27, 2017
    Assignee: Airistar Technologies
    Inventors: Paul C. Burke, D. Scott Kalous, Charles Harris
  • Publication number: 20160145902
    Abstract: The present application discloses systems and methods of providing different functionality to EAC devices using multiple algorithm/operand pairs, each tied to one or more different functions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 24, 2015
    Publication date: May 26, 2016
    Inventor: D. Scott Kalous
  • Patent number: 9141090
    Abstract: In a method of managing access codes, a product is provided with an access restricting mechanism configured to permit operation of the product in response to entry of either one of first and second access codes using a code interface. The first access code is displayed on the product without displaying the second access code on the product. The second access code is identified to a user in response to user input of at least one of the first access code and a serial number into a terminal in communication with an electronically accessible code storage unit associating the second access code with the at least one of the first access code and the serial number.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 9, 2012
    Date of Patent: September 22, 2015
    Assignee: Master Lock Company LLC
    Inventors: D. Scott Kalous, Matthew Trapani
  • Patent number: 9059713
    Abstract: A capacitive touch keypad assembly includes a housing, a capacitance sensing substrate disposed within the housing, and a plurality of conducting members. The housing includes a barrier panel and a keypad display disposed on an exterior surface of the barrier panel. The keypad display defines a plurality of key locations each aligned with a corresponding bore in the barrier panel. The capacitance sensing substrate includes a plurality of key sensors in alignment with the corresponding plurality of key locations. Each of the plurality of conducting members has a first end disposed in a corresponding one of the plurality of barrier panel bores and a second end engaging a corresponding one of the plurality of key sensors.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 13, 2013
    Date of Patent: June 16, 2015
    Assignee: Master Lock Company LLC
    Inventors: Michael B. Jonely, D. Scott Kalous
  • Patent number: 8806907
    Abstract: A battery operated device includes a housing, an operating mechanism and an internal battery disposed within the housing, and an access member assembled with the housing and movable between first and second positions. The operating mechanism includes first and second sets of electrical contacts for transmitting power to the operating mechanism, with the internal battery being electrically connectable with the first set of electrical contacts for powering the operating mechanism. The access member is movable between a first position blocking external access to the second set of electrical contacts and connecting the first set of electrical contacts to the internal battery, and a second position permitting external access to the second set of electrical contacts and disconnecting the internal battery from the first set of electrical contacts.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 9, 2012
    Date of Patent: August 19, 2014
    Assignee: Master Lock Company LLC
    Inventors: D. Scott Kalous, Zachery T. Nave
  • Publication number: 20140166462
    Abstract: A capacitive touch keypad assembly includes a housing, a capacitance sensing substrate disposed within the housing, and a plurality of conducting members. The housing includes a barrier panel and a keypad display disposed on an exterior surface of the barrier panel. The keypad display defines a plurality of key locations each aligned with a corresponding bore in the barrier panel. The capacitance sensing substrate includes a plurality of key sensors in alignment with the corresponding plurality of key locations. Each of the plurality of conducting members has a first end disposed in a corresponding one of the plurality of barrier panel bores and a second end engaging a corresponding one of the plurality of key sensors.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 13, 2013
    Publication date: June 19, 2014
    Applicant: MASTER LOCK COMPANY LLC
    Inventors: Michael B. Jonely, D. Scott Kalous
  • Patent number: 8707745
    Abstract: A lock includes a lock body, a lock bar, and a locking mechanism. The lock body extends in a longitudinal direction between a first end defining a longitudinal passage and a second end. The lock bar is disposed within the passage and movable in a longitudinal direction between a securing position proximal to the second end and a release position distal to the second end, with a proximal end portion of the lock bar and the second end defining a first gap when the lock bar is in the release position. The locking mechanism is assembled within one of the lock body and the lock bar and is operable between a locking condition securing the lock bar against movement from the securing position to the release position, and an unlocked condition permitting movement of the lock bar from the securing position to the release position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 1, 2011
    Date of Patent: April 29, 2014
    Assignee: Master Lock Company LLC
    Inventor: D. Scott Kalous
  • Patent number: D703023
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 6, 2013
    Date of Patent: April 22, 2014
    Assignee: Master Lock Company LLC
    Inventors: D. Scott Kalous, Scott B. Stevens
  • Patent number: D724928
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 25, 2014
    Date of Patent: March 24, 2015
    Assignee: Master Lock Company LLC
    Inventors: D. Scott Kalous, Scott B. Stevens
  • Patent number: D724929
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 25, 2014
    Date of Patent: March 24, 2015
    Assignee: Master Lock Company LLC
    Inventors: D. Scott Kalous, Scott B. Stevens
  • Patent number: D724930
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 25, 2014
    Date of Patent: March 24, 2015
    Assignee: Master Lock Company LLC
    Inventors: D. Scott Kalous, Scott B. Stevens
  • Patent number: D729608
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 25, 2014
    Date of Patent: May 19, 2015
    Assignee: Master Lock Company LLC
    Inventors: D. Scott Kalous, Scott B. Stevens