Patents by Inventor Donald D. Baker

Donald D. Baker 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: 10400475
    Abstract: A lock device including a keyway sized and configured to receive a key, a sensor assembly including an optical source and a key height sensor, and a controller in communication with the sensor assembly. The optical source is configured to generate an optical signal, and the key height sensor is configured to generate a key height signal in response to receiving the optical signal. The key is configured to interact with the optical signal such that the key height signal varies based upon the height of the key. The controller is configured to generate a key profile based at least in part upon the key height signal, to compare the key profile to authorization data, to select an action based upon the comparing, and to perform the action.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 1, 2016
    Date of Patent: September 3, 2019
    Assignee: Schlage Lock Company LLC
    Inventors: Peter Klammer, William P. Dye, Michael P. Hogan, Samir Moustaffa Tamer, Donald D. Baker, Douglas A. Holmes
  • Patent number: 7616090
    Abstract: An electronic security system. The system includes a plurality of electronic security devices. Each of these devices includes an input/output module that receives and decodes electronic signals and governs the functionality of the electronic security device. The system also includes a power supply module. The power supply module sends electrical power and modulated commands to the plurality of electronic security devices over power lines.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 20, 2004
    Date of Patent: November 10, 2009
    Assignee: Von Duprin, Inc.
    Inventors: Donald D. Baker, Paul Hoggard, William Dye
  • Patent number: 5184855
    Abstract: An electromagnetic door lock assembly employs an electromagnet positioned in a frame adjacent to a door, power source for providing power to the electromagnet, and an adjustable armature assembly positioned in the door for interaction with the electromagnet.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 23, 1991
    Date of Patent: February 9, 1993
    Assignee: Von Duprin, Inc.
    Inventors: Kevin P. Waltz, William P. Dye, Donald D. Baker