Patents by Inventor Daniel M. Tarkoff

Daniel M. Tarkoff 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).

  • Patent number: 7764775
    Abstract: A distributed intercom system including a centralized interconnection unit with a central control device for receiving, processing and transmitting signals, a power distribution device for transmitting a power signal for distribution and at least one cable connection port for receiving a cable connection therein. The system includes a cable with a cable connection element for connection to the cable connection port, and the cable transmits a control signal, a line-level, analog audio signal and the power signal. One or more remote user interface units are connected to and in communication with the centralized interconnection unit through the cable, and the remote user interface unit includes an amplifier, a speaker device and a microphone device. At least one component of the remote user interface unit is powered by the power signal transmitted by the power distribution device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 24, 2006
    Date of Patent: July 27, 2010
    Assignee: ONQ/Legrand, Inc.
    Inventors: Daniel M. Tarkoff, Donald R. Fletcher, Amy J. Hahne, William E. Bruggemeier, Matthew T. Miller
  • Patent number: 7151662
    Abstract: A bracket element for a prefabricated distribution device enclosure includes a body having a front surface, a rear surface and at least one side surface connecting the front surface to the rear surface. The bracket element includes a module opening extending through a portion of the front surface for at least partially receiving a communications module therein. The bracket element also includes an enclosure connection orifice arrangement of a plurality of enclosure connection orifices located on one of the side surface and/or the rear surface. An attachment mechanism is in operable communication with one or more of the enclosure connection orifices for securing the bracket element to a surface of the distribution device enclosure.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 27, 2004
    Date of Patent: December 19, 2006
    Assignee: Greyfox Systems, Inc.
    Inventors: Daniel M. Tarkoff, Dale E. Pfeifer, John M. Liston
  • Publication number: 20040235342
    Abstract: A bracket element for a prefabricated distribution device enclosure includes a body having a front surface, a rear surface and at least one side surface connecting the front surface to the rear surface. The bracket element includes a module opening extending through a portion of the front surface for at least partially receiving a communications module therein. The bracket element also includes an enclosure connection orifice arrangement of a plurality of enclosure connection orifices located on one of the side surface and/or the rear surface. An attachment mechanism is in operable communication with one or more of the enclosure connection orifices for securing the bracket element to a surface of the distribution device enclosure.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 27, 2004
    Publication date: November 25, 2004
    Inventors: Daniel M. Tarkoff, Dale E. Pfeifer, John M. Liston