Patents by Inventor Gary Noffke

Gary Noffke 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: 20210254974
    Abstract: A laser device operating system includes a laser device generating a laser beam when receiving a remote control unit command signal. The remote control unit operates in a public or private mode. In public mode the remote control unit generates a command signal transmitted to the laser device. In private mode the remote control unit generates a unique identifier prepended to the command signal. The laser device operates in a laser device public or private mode. In public mode the laser device responds to the remote control unit command signal or the command signal if transmitted by a second remote control unit. In private mode the laser device operates only upon receipt of the command signal and unique identifier, preventing laser device operation by the second remote control unit if the second unit does not include the unique identifier with the command signal.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 10, 2021
    Publication date: August 19, 2021
    Inventors: John K. HORKY, Geoffrey S. HOWARD, James P. BASCOM, Stamati ARAKAS, Gabriel E. CONCARI, Gary NOFFKE
  • Patent number: 11035671
    Abstract: A laser device operating system includes a laser device generating a laser beam when receiving a remote control unit command signal. The remote control unit operates in a public or private mode. In public mode the remote control unit generates a command signal transmitted to the laser device. In private mode the remote control unit generates a unique identifier prepended to the command signal. The laser device operates in a laser device public or private mode. In public mode the laser device responds to the remote control unit command signal or the command signal if transmitted by a second remote control unit. In private mode the laser device operates only upon receipt of the command signal and unique identifier, preventing laser device operation by the second remote control unit if the second unit does not include the unique identifier with the command signal.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 16, 2019
    Date of Patent: June 15, 2021
    Assignee: Black & Decker Inc.
    Inventors: John K. Horky, Geoffrey S. Howard, James P. Bascom, Stamati Arakas, Gabriel E. Concari, Gary Noffke
  • Publication number: 20200158503
    Abstract: A laser device operating system includes a laser device generating a laser beam when receiving a remote control unit command signal. The remote control unit operates in a public or private mode. In public mode the remote control unit generates a command signal transmitted to the laser device. In private mode the remote control unit generates a unique identifier prepended to the command signal. The laser device operates in a laser device public or private mode. In public mode the laser device responds to the remote control unit command signal or the command signal if transmitted by a second remote control unit. In private mode the laser device operates only upon receipt of the command signal and unique identifier, preventing laser device operation by the second remote control unit if the second unit does not include the unique identifier with the command signal.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 16, 2019
    Publication date: May 21, 2020
    Inventors: John K. HORKY, Geoffrey S. HOWARD, James P. BASCOM, Stamati ARAKAS, Gabriel E. CONCARI, Gary NOFFKE
  • Patent number: 10545021
    Abstract: A laser device operating system includes a laser device generating a laser beam when receiving a remote control unit command signal. The remote control unit operates in a public or private mode. In public mode the remote control unit generates a command signal transmitted to the laser device. In private mode the remote control unit generates a unique identifier prepended to the command signal. The laser device operates in a laser device public or private mode. In public mode the laser device responds to the remote control unit command signal or the command signal if transmitted by a second remote control unit. In private mode the laser device operates only upon receipt of the command signal and unique identifier, preventing laser device operation by the second remote control unit if the second unit does not include the unique identifier with the command signal.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 9, 2016
    Date of Patent: January 28, 2020
    Assignee: Black & Decker Inc.
    Inventors: John K. Horky, Geoffrey S. Howard, James P. Bascom, Stamati Arakas, Gabriel E. Concari, Gary Noffke
  • Publication number: 20160290801
    Abstract: A laser device operating system includes a laser device generating a laser beam when receiving a remote control unit command signal. The remote control unit operates in a public or private mode. In public mode the remote control unit generates a command signal transmitted to the laser device. In private mode the remote control unit generates a unique identifier prepended to the command signal. The laser device operates in a laser device public or private mode. In public mode the laser device responds to the remote control unit command signal or the command signal if transmitted by a second remote control unit. In private mode the laser device operates only upon receipt of the command signal and unique identifier, preventing laser device operation by the second remote control unit if the second unit does not include the unique identifier with the command signal.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 9, 2016
    Publication date: October 6, 2016
    Inventors: John K. HORKY, Geoffrey S. HOWARD, James P. BASCOM, Stamati ARAKAS, Gabriel E. CONCARI, Gary NOFFKE
  • Patent number: 9389076
    Abstract: A laser device operating system includes a laser device generating a laser beam when receiving a remote control unit command signal. The remote control unit operates in a public or private mode. In public mode the remote control unit generates a command signal transmitted to the laser device. In private mode the remote control unit generates a unique identifier prepended to the command signal. The laser device operates in a laser device public or private mode. In public mode the laser device responds to the remote control unit command signal or the command signal if transmitted by a second remote control unit. In private mode the laser device operates only upon receipt of the command signal and unique identifier, preventing laser device operation by the second remote control unit if the second unit does not include the unique identifier with the command signal.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 20, 2012
    Date of Patent: July 12, 2016
    Assignee: BLACK & DECKER INC.
    Inventors: John K. Horky, Geoffrey S. Howard, James P. Bascom, Stamati Arakas, Gabriel E. Concari, Gary Noffke
  • Patent number: 8269612
    Abstract: A laser device operating system includes a laser device generating a laser beam when receiving a remote control unit command signal. The remote control unit operates in a public or private mode. In public mode the remote control unit generates a command signal transmitted to the laser device. In private mode the remote control unit generates a unique identifier prepended to the command signal. The laser device operates in a laser device public or private mode. In public mode the laser device responds to the remote control unit command signal or the command signal if transmitted by a second remote control unit. In private mode the laser device operates only upon receipt of the command signal and unique identifier, preventing laser device operation by the second remote control unit if the second unit does not include the unique identifier with the command signal.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 10, 2008
    Date of Patent: September 18, 2012
    Assignee: Black & Decker Inc.
    Inventors: John K. Horky, Geoffrey S. Howard, James P. Bascom, Stamati Arakas, Gabriel E. Concari, Gary Noffke
  • Publication number: 20120206244
    Abstract: A laser device operating system includes a laser device generating a laser beam when receiving a remote control unit command signal. The remote control unit operates in a public or private mode. In public mode the remote control unit generates a command signal transmitted to the laser device. In private mode the remote control unit generates a unique identifier prepended to the command signal. The laser device operates in a laser device public or private mode. In public mode the laser device responds to the remote control unit command signal or the command signal if transmitted by a second remote control unit. In private mode the laser device operates only upon receipt of the command signal and unique identifier, preventing laser device operation by the second remote control unit if the second unit does not include the unique identifier with the command signal.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 20, 2012
    Publication date: August 16, 2012
    Applicant: Black & Decker Inc.
    Inventors: John K. Horky, Geoffrey S. Howard, James P. Bascom, Stamati Arakas, Gabriel E. Concari, Gary Noffke
  • Publication number: 20100007513
    Abstract: A laser device operating system includes a laser device generating a laser beam when receiving a remote control unit command signal. The remote control unit operates in a public or private mode. In public mode the remote control unit generates a command signal transmitted to the laser device. In private mode the remote control unit generates a unique identifier prepended to the command signal. The laser device operates in a laser device public or private mode. In public mode the laser device responds to the remote control unit command signal or the command signal if transmitted by a second remote control unit. In private mode the laser device operates only upon receipt of the command signal and unique identifier, preventing laser device operation by the second remote control unit if the second unit does not include the unique identifier with the command signal.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 10, 2008
    Publication date: January 14, 2010
    Applicant: BLACK & DECKER INC.
    Inventors: John K. Horky, Geoffrey S. Howard, James P. Bascom, Stamati Arakas, Gabriel E. Concari, Gary Noffke