Patents by Inventor Geoffrey Howard Ross

Geoffrey Howard Ross 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: 12196003
    Abstract: A system is provided for unlocking a lock comprising: an electronic locking core (1) for insertion in a lock body (18), and a separate power source (40). The locking core (1) comprises: a casing (12) housing an electronic circuit board (20), and a motor (26). The motor (26) is configured to move a locking member (28) located at one end of the casing (12) and externally thereof that transitions a latch of the lock between a locked and an unlocked configuration. A terminal (56) is located at the opposite end of the casing (12) to receive power from the separate power source (40). The power source (40) is housed within a cartridge (42) separate from and connectable to the locking core (1), the cartridge (42) including a co-operating terminal to connect the power source (40) to the electronic circuit board (20).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 13, 2021
    Date of Patent: January 14, 2025
    Assignee: RMD INNOVATIONS PTY. LTD.
    Inventors: Philip John Millikin, Geoffrey Howard Ross
  • Publication number: 20230304324
    Abstract: A system is provided for unlocking a lock comprising: an electronic locking core (1) for insertion in a lock body (18), and a separate power source (40). The locking core (1) comprises: a casing (12) housing an electronic circuit board (20), and a motor (26). The motor (26) is configured to move a locking member (28) located at one end of the casing (12) and externally thereof that transitions a latch of the lock between a locked and an unlocked configuration. A terminal (56) is located at the opposite end of the casing (12) to receive power from the separate power source (40). The power source (40) is housed within a cartridge (42) separate from and connectable to the locking core (1), the cartridge (42) including a co-operating terminal to connect the power source (40) to the electronic circuit board (20).
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 13, 2021
    Publication date: September 28, 2023
    Inventors: Philip John Millikin, Geoffrey Howard Ross
  • Patent number: 8807606
    Abstract: An electrically powered lock, e.g. an electric strike, includes a housing and a latch mounted with respect to the housing so as to be pivotable about a latch axis between an open position and a locking position. The latch has a latch face and a segment that projects laterally of both the latch axis and the latch face. A locking element is mounted for rotation about a lock axis normal to but offset from the latch axis for selectively blocking the laterally projecting segment to hold the latch in the locking position or allowing the latch to move to the open position to thereby place the lock respectively in a locked condition or an unlocked condition. An electrically powered driver is disposed within the housing laterally of the latch axis actuable in a direction generally parallel to the latch axis for effecting rotation of the locking element.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 19, 2011
    Date of Patent: August 19, 2014
    Assignee: K.J. Ross Security Locks Pty. Ltd.
    Inventors: Keith James Ross, Geoffrey Howard Ross, Beverley Ann Ross
  • Publication number: 20120091739
    Abstract: An electrically powered lock, e.g. an electric strike, includes a housing and a latch mounted with respect to the housing so as to be pivotable about a latch axis between an open position and a locking position. The latch has a latch face and a segment that projects laterally of both the latch axis and the latch face. A locking element is mounted for rotation about a lock axis normal to but offset from the latch axis for selectively blocking the laterally projecting segment to hold the latch in the locking position or allowing the latch to move to the open position to thereby place the lock respectively in a locked condition or an unlocked condition. An electrically powered driver is disposed within the housing laterally of the latch axis actuable in a direction generally parallel to the latch axis for effecting rotation of the locking element.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 19, 2011
    Publication date: April 19, 2012
    Applicant: K. J. ROSS SECURITY LOCKS PTY. LTD.
    Inventors: Keith James Ross, Geoffrey Howard Ross, Beverley Ann Ross