Patents by Inventor George Feldstein
George Feldstein 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).
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Publication number: 20160006436Abstract: A unitary transparent/translucent button element with UV ink curable graphics directly printed thereon having a sensing circuit that detects touch gestures made on or in front of the transparent element directly through an illuminating Light Emitting Diode (LED) lighting layer. Engraved markings help a user to identify the corresponding key function.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 3, 2014Publication date: January 7, 2016Inventors: George Feldstein, Stanley Wisniewski, Philip Bellingham
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Publication number: 20150361719Abstract: A control system (700) is disclosed that includes a room controller (704) transmitting signals to both a shade control network (716) and a light control network (718), directing that motorized roller shades (106) and dimmable lights (714) be set to desired intensity levels. The control system further includes an intelligent hub (710) that provides a trickle-charge re-charge current via power-over-Ethernet cables to batteries associated with each of the motorized roller shades for re-charging the batteries, thereby eliminating power supplies being installed within walls. The intelligent hub provides for communication with the room controller based on streaming protocol and with the shade control network based on event-based protocol. A computer (414) running user interface software may be connected to the system to facilitate programming.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 17, 2014Publication date: December 17, 2015Inventor: George Feldstein
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Publication number: 20150362896Abstract: A control system (700) is disclosed that includes a room controller (704) transmitting signals to both a shade control network (716) and a light control network (718), directing that motorized roller shades (106) and dimmable lights (714) be set to desired intensity levels. The control system further includes an intelligent hub (710) that provides a trickle-charge re-charge current via power-over-Ethernet cables to batteries associated with each of the motorized roller shades for re-charging the batteries, thereby eliminating power supplies being installed within walls. The intelligent hub provides for communication with the room controller based on streaming protocol and with the shade control network based on event-based protocol. A computer (414) running user interface software may be connected to the system to facilitate programing.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 17, 2014Publication date: December 17, 2015Inventor: George Feldstein
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Patent number: 9206641Abstract: Presented is a roller shade mounting bracket. The bracket includes a main bracket that includes a top member defining a plurality of elongated openings extending therethrough, where each elongated opening is dimensioned and arranged for receiving a mounting screw and enabling movement along a first axis. The bracket further includes a first sub-bracket movably coupleable to the main bracket, where the first sub-bracket is movable along a second axis. The bracket further includes a second sub-bracket movably coupleable to the first sub-bracket and coupleable to a roller shade motor or a roller shade idler, where the second sub-bracket is movable along a third axis and rotatable about the first axis.Type: GrantFiled: April 29, 2013Date of Patent: December 8, 2015Assignee: Crestron Electronics, Inc.Inventors: George Feldstein, Timothy Wickham
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Publication number: 20150345216Abstract: Presented is a roller shade mounting bracket. The bracket includes a main bracket that includes a top member defining a plurality of elongated openings extending therethrough, where each elongated opening is dimensioned and arranged for receiving a mounting screw and enabling movement along a first axis. The bracket further includes a first sub-bracket moveably coupleable to the main bracket, where the first sub-bracket is moveable along a second axis. The bracket further includes a second sub-bracket moveably coupleable to the first sub-bracket and coupleable to a roller shade motor or a roller shade idler, where the second sub-bracket is moveable along a third axis and rotatable about the first axis.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 7, 2015Publication date: December 3, 2015Applicant: Crestron Electronics, Inc.Inventors: George Feldstein, Timothy Wickham
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Patent number: 9152177Abstract: A docking station (2) system for a tablet (1) having a data connector, said docking station (2) comprising: a substantially planar docking platform (4) for receiving a tablet (1), said docking platform (4) having an elevated retaining lip (6) extending along the lower edge of said docking platform (4) to engage at least one edge of said tablet (1), and one or more elevated guide rails (14); a cable slide (7) having a cable platform, said cable platform having one or more elevated cable tabs (12) for mechanically securing said unmodified tablet data cable (17) thereon, and a cable slide cover (10) for applying pressure to, in order to align the unmodified tablet data cable connector (18) to a tablet connector (16) of said tablet (1), and slide the cable slide (7) into said docking station (2).Type: GrantFiled: August 12, 2013Date of Patent: October 6, 2015Assignee: Crestron Electronics Inc.Inventors: George Feldstein, Howard Balch
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Publication number: 20150255914Abstract: A touch screen device includes an electric power receptacle configured for being spill resistant. The electric power receptacle provides a fluidly isolated environment for each contact thereby allowing the electric power receptacle to pass a dielectric withstand test.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 20, 2015Publication date: September 10, 2015Inventors: Kian-Mun Kong, George Feldstein, Wendy Feldstein, Dhirendra Patel, Sanjay Upasani
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Publication number: 20150212612Abstract: Presented is a control system for augmenting a portable touch screen device having integral processing capability. The control system includes an enclosure configured for encasing the portable touch screen device, an internal docking connector configured for communicatively mating with the portable touch screen device, and hard buttons. At least one of the hard buttons is functionally configured for use with an application program running on the portable touch screen device. The control system includes further includes a processor configured for converting button actuations into a digital format, and a first facility for communicating the digital format to the portable touch screen device via the internal docking connector. The application program is configured such that, during operation, the application program communicates the status of the one hard button to at least one external device.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 6, 2015Publication date: July 30, 2015Applicant: Crestron Electronics, Inc.Inventors: George Feldstein, Mark Labosco, Brian Fagan
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Publication number: 20150212587Abstract: Presented is a control system for augmenting a portable touch screen device having integral processing capability. The control system includes an enclosure configured for encasing the portable touch screen device, an internal docking connector configured for communicatively mating with the portable touch screen device, and hard buttons. At least one of the hard buttons is functionally configured for use with an application program running on the portable touch screen device. The control system includes further includes a processor configured for converting button actuations into a digital format, and a first facility for communicating the digital format to the portable touch screen device via the internal docking connector. The application program is configured such that, during operation, the application program communicates the status of the one hard button to at least one external device.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 6, 2015Publication date: July 30, 2015Applicant: Crestron Electronics, Inc.Inventors: George Feldstein, Mark Labosco, Brian Fagan
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Publication number: 20150212590Abstract: Presented is a control system for augmenting a portable touch screen device having integral processing capability. The control system includes an enclosure configured for encasing the portable touch screen device, an internal docking connector configured for communicatively mating with the portable touch screen device, and hard buttons. At least one of the hard buttons is functionally configured for use with an application program running on the portable touch screen device. The control system includes further includes a processor configured for converting button actuations into a digital format, and a first facility for communicating the digital format to the portable touch screen device via the internal docking connector. The application program is configured such that, during operation, the application program communicates the status of the one hard button to at least one external device.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 6, 2015Publication date: July 30, 2015Applicant: Crestron Electronics, Inc.Inventors: George Feldstein, Mark Labosco, Brian Fagan
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Publication number: 20150166299Abstract: A mechanism for storing a length of cord that includes a first and second pair of pulleys mounted at opposite ends of a frame. An intermediate section of a cord is stored in the frame and has one end of the stored section fixed to the frame, with the other end extending from the frame. The stored cord section is at least partially wound over the pair of pulleys, and one pair of pulleys is slidably mounted for motion toward the other pair of pulleys. A damper is coupled to one of the second pair of pulleys, which engages the pulley to rotate about an axis to dampen the rotary motion of one of the second pair of pulleys in such a manner that the intermediate storage section is in tension during retraction and withdrawal.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 11, 2015Publication date: June 18, 2015Applicant: Crestron Electronics, Inc.Inventors: George Feldstein, Michael Campagna, Dana Arose
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Patent number: 9056744Abstract: A mechanism for storing a length of cord that includes a first and second pair of pulleys mounted at opposite ends of a frame. An intermediate section of a cord is stored in the frame and has one end of the stored section fixed to the frame, with the other end extending from the frame. The stored cord section is at least partially wound over the pair of pulleys, and one pair of pulleys is slidably mounted for motion toward the other pair of pulleys. A damper is coupled to one of the second pair of pulleys, which engages the pulley to rotate about an axis to damp the rotary motion of one of the second pair of pulleys in such a manner that the intermediate storage section is in tension during retraction and withdrawal. The mechanism further includes a solenoid that is activated locally or remotely by a switch.Type: GrantFiled: May 23, 2013Date of Patent: June 16, 2015Assignee: Crestron Electronics Inc.Inventors: George Feldstein, Michael Campagna
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Patent number: 9024866Abstract: Presented is a control system for augmenting a portable touch screen device (5) having integral processing capability. The control system includes an enclosure (1) configured for encasing the portable touch screen device, an internal docking connector (12) configured for communicatively mating with the portable touch screen device, and hard buttons (31, 32, and 33). At least one of the hard buttons is functionally configured for use with an application program running on the portable touch screen device. The control system includes further includes a processor (50, 51, 52, 53) configured for converting button actuations into a digital format, and a first facility for communicating the digital format to the portable touch screen device via the internal docking connector. The application program is configured such that, during operation, the application program communicates the status of the one hard button to at least one external device.Type: GrantFiled: December 6, 2010Date of Patent: May 5, 2015Assignee: Crestron Electronics Inc.Inventors: George Feldstein, Mark LaBosco, Brian Fagan
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Publication number: 20150109211Abstract: Presented is a wall-mounted control system for a portable touch screen device. The control system includes a housing, a touch screen mounting member moveably coupled to the housing and configured to releasably hold the portable touch screen device, a processor configured for providing an interface between the portable touch screen device and one or more remote systems, a docking connector configured for electrically mating with the portable touch screen device and establishing electrical communication between the processor and the portable touch screen device, and a communication circuitry configured for establishing communication between the processor the one or more remote systems.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 21, 2011Publication date: April 23, 2015Applicant: Crestron Electronics, Inc.Inventors: George Feldstein, Mark LaBosco, Timothy Wickham
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Publication number: 20150101766Abstract: Presented is a roller shade system that includes a roller shade drive unit that includes a shade motor and a motor crown that includes one or more grooves. The system further includes a roller shade tube, and a motor crown adapter. The motor crown adapter includes a flange and a cylindrical portion that includes one or more tabs. The cylindrical portion is disposed inside, and coupled to, the roller shade tube. The flange and cylindrical portion together define an opening for receiving the shade motor therethrough. The one or more tabs are configured for engaging the one or more grooves to releaseably couple the motor crown adapter to the motor crown.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 19, 2014Publication date: April 16, 2015Applicant: Crestron Electronics, Inc.Inventors: George Feldstein, Timothy Wickham
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Publication number: 20150048924Abstract: A system in which a portable electronic device communicates with a keypad for controlling a controllable device using near field communication to establish remote control of the controllable device over a control network. Upon placing the portable electronic device near the keypad, a control application running on the portable electronic device is launched and a graphical representation of the keypad is displayed on the portable electronic device. The portable electronic device provides remote control of the controllable device over the control network. The portable electronic device may additionally provide expanded control options for the controllable device.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 13, 2013Publication date: February 19, 2015Applicant: Crestron Electronics, Inc.Inventors: George Feldstein, Stanley Wisniewski
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Publication number: 20150043154Abstract: A docking station (2) system for a tablet (1) having a data connector, said docking station (2) comprising: a substantially planar docking platform (4) for receiving a tablet (1), said docking platform (4) having an elevated retaining lip (6) extending along the lower edge of said docking platform (4) to engage at least one edge of said tablet (1), and one or more elevated guide rails (14); a cable slide (7) having a cable platform, said cable platform having one or more elevated cable tabs (12) for mechanically securing said unmodified tablet data cable (17) thereon, and a cable slide cover (10) for applying pressure to, in order to align the unmodified tablet data cable connector (18) to a tablet connector (16) of said tablet (1), and slide the cable slide (7) into said docking station (2).Type: ApplicationFiled: August 12, 2013Publication date: February 12, 2015Applicant: Crestron Electronics, Inc.Inventors: George Feldstein, Howard Balch
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Patent number: 8944138Abstract: Presented is a roller shade system that includes a roller shade drive unit that includes a shade motor and a motor crown that includes one or more grooves. The system further includes a roller shade tube, and a motor crown adapter. The motor crown adapter includes a flange and a cylindrical portion that includes one or more tabs. The cylindrical portion is disposed inside, and coupled to, the roller shade tube. The flange and cylindrical portion together define an opening for receiving the shade motor therethrough. The one or more tabs are configured for engaging the one or more grooves to releaseably couple the motor crown adapter to the motor crown.Type: GrantFiled: November 15, 2012Date of Patent: February 3, 2015Assignee: Creston Electronics Inc.Inventors: George Feldstein, Timothy Wickham
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Patent number: D729179Type: GrantFiled: January 24, 2014Date of Patent: May 12, 2015Assignee: Crestron Electronics Inc.Inventors: King Woo Cheung, Wendy Feldstein, Dhirendra Patel, Sanjay Upasani, George Feldstein, William Cowles
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Patent number: D740829Type: GrantFiled: December 2, 2013Date of Patent: October 13, 2015Assignee: Crestron Electronics Inc.Inventors: George Feldstein, Jeffrey Ausfeld