Patents by Inventor Greg R. Pattok
Greg R. Pattok 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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Patent number: 9736585Abstract: A control circuit configured to control a speaker is disclosed. The control circuit is configured to drive the speaker at a predetermined frequency that may correspond to a resonance frequency. The control circuit comprises a speaker driver in communication with a controller. The controller is operable to control a drive frequency of the speaker by monitoring at least a sample of each of a plurality of wavelengths of a current draw of the speaker in the form of a voltage signal. Based on the voltage signal, the controller is operable to identify a voltage differential and adjust the drive frequency of the speaker in response to the voltage differential to maintain the predetermined frequency.Type: GrantFiled: October 6, 2015Date of Patent: August 15, 2017Assignee: GENTEX CORPORATIONInventor: Greg R. Pattok
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Patent number: 9607494Abstract: A smoke alarm system for providing interconnect supervision between detectors includes smoke detectors configured so that an interconnect line extends between each of the smoke detectors. In one embodiment using a wired connection, each of the smoke detectors includes an interconnect input and an interconnect output for connecting the smoke detectors into a loop configuration. Similarly, the system may also operate to provide interconnect supervision in a wireless manner such that each of the smoke detectors is polled on a periodic basis. Thus, the smoke alarm system uses interconnect supervision for alerting other detectors of a smoke and/or carbon monoxide alarm as well as altering other detectors to a fault condition.Type: GrantFiled: April 27, 2012Date of Patent: March 28, 2017Assignee: GENTEX CORPORATIONInventors: Greg R. Pattok, Darin D. Tuttle, David E. Christian, Scott R. Edwards, David L. Newhouse
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Publication number: 20160100252Abstract: A control circuit configured to control a speaker is disclosed. The control circuit is configured to drive the speaker at a predetermined frequency that may correspond to a resonance frequency. The control circuit comprises a speaker driver in communication with a controller. The controller is operable to control a drive frequency of the speaker by monitoring at least a sample of each of a plurality of wavelengths of a current draw of the speaker in the form of a voltage signal. Based on the voltage signal, the controller is operable to identify a voltage differential and adjust the drive frequency of the speaker in response to the voltage differential to maintain the predetermined frequency.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 6, 2015Publication date: April 7, 2016Inventor: Greg R. Pattok
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Patent number: 8836532Abstract: A notification appliance configured to emit a notification output based upon at least one detected environmental condition is provided that includes a sensor configured to detect the at least one environmental condition, at least one light emitting diode (LED) light source configured to emit light having an intensity during a pulse time period, and a controller in communicative connection with the sensor and the LED light source, wherein the controller is configured to control the LED light source so that the pulse time period is approximately less than or equal to two hundred milliseconds (200 ms), while substantially maintaining an effective intensity and enhancing a perceived brightness of the emitted light.Type: GrantFiled: December 17, 2009Date of Patent: September 16, 2014Assignee: Gentex CorporationInventors: Richard T. Fish, Jr., Greg R. Pattok, Scott R. Edwards, Jeremy A. Fogg, Darin D. Tuttle
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Publication number: 20130285805Abstract: A smoke alarm system for providing interconnect supervision between detectors includes smoke detectors configured so that an interconnect line extends between each of the of smoke detectors. In one embodiment using a wired connection, each of the smoke detectors includes an interconnect input and an interconnect output for connecting the smoke detectors into a loop configuration. Similarly, the system may also operate to provide interconnect supervision in a wireless manner such that each of the smoke detectors are polled on a periodic basis. Thus, the smoke alarm system uses interconnect supervision for alerting other detectors of a smoke and/or carbon monoxide alarm as well as altering other detectors to a fault condition.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 27, 2012Publication date: October 31, 2013Applicant: GENTEX CORPORATIONInventors: Greg R. Pattok, Darin D. Tuttle, David E. Christian, Scott R. Edwards, David L. Newhouse
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Patent number: 8232884Abstract: A detection device and detection device system are provided, wherein the detection device includes a housing, a first detector device and a second detector device. The first detector device is configured to detect at least one smoke particle. A second detector device configured to detect at least one gas particle, wherein the first detector device and the second detector device are substantially enclosed in the housing. The detection device further includes an audible enunciator configured to emit an audible noise when at least one of the first and second detector devices detect at least one smoke and gas particle, and a test button, wherein the audible enunciator emits an audible sound when the detection device is operating improperly and the test button is activated.Type: GrantFiled: April 24, 2009Date of Patent: July 31, 2012Assignee: Gentex CorporationInventors: Greg R. Pattok, Richard T. Fish, Jr., Scott R. Edwards, Darin D. Tuttle, Christopher D. Stirling
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Patent number: 7920053Abstract: A notification system and method of visual notification of different types of events by flashing different colors is provided, wherein the notification system includes a master controller and a notification device. The master controller is configured to communicate at least one signal. The notification device includes an enclosure accepting a plurality of conductors providing both signaling and electrical power to the notification device, and at least one strobe drive circuit configured to supply an electrical signal for periodically flashing at least one strobe. The notification device further includes a strobe system configured to flash at least one strobe, such that the strobe system flashes one of at least two different colors, and a control logic configured to determine which color of the at least two different colors to flash at least one strobe based upon the signal received from at least one of the plurality of conductors.Type: GrantFiled: August 8, 2008Date of Patent: April 5, 2011Assignee: Gentex CorporationInventors: Greg R. Pattok, Michael B. DeWarrd, Scott R. Edwards, Sue F. Franz, Christopher D. Stirling
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Publication number: 20110012746Abstract: A notification appliance configured to emit a notification output based upon at least one detected environmental condition is provided that includes a sensor configured to detect the at least one environmental condition, at least one light emitting diode (LED) light source configured to emit light having an intensity during a pulse time period, and a controller in communicative connection with the sensor and the LED light source, wherein the controller is configured to control the LED light source so that the pulse time period is approximately less than or equal to two hundred milliseconds (200 ms), while substantially maintaining an effective intensity and enhancing a perceived brightness of the emitted light.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 17, 2009Publication date: January 20, 2011Inventors: Richard T. Fish, JR., Greg R. Pattok, Scott R. Edwards, Jeremy A. Fogg, Darin D. Tuttle
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Publication number: 20100271220Abstract: A detection device and detection device system are provided, wherein the detection device includes a housing, a first detector device and a second detector device. The first detector device is configured to detect at least one smoke particle. A second detector device configured to detect at least one gas particle, wherein the first detector device and the second detector device are substantially enclosed in the housing. The detection device further includes an audible enunciator configured to emit an audible noise when at least one of the first and second detector devices detect at least one smoke and gas particle, and a test button, wherein the audible enunciator emits an audible sound when the detection device is operating improperly and the test button is activated.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 24, 2009Publication date: October 28, 2010Inventors: Greg R. Pattok, Richard T. Fish, JR., Scott R. Edwards, Darin D. Tuttle, Christopher D. Stirling
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Publication number: 20100033319Abstract: A notification system and method of visual notification of different types of events by flashing different colors is provided, wherein the notification system includes a master controller and a notification device. The master controller is configured to communicate at least one signal. The notification device includes an enclosure accepting a plurality of conductors providing both signaling and electrical power to the notification device, and at least one strobe drive circuit configured to supply an electrical signal for periodically flashing at least one strobe. The notification device further includes a strobe system configured to flash at least one strobe, such that the strobe system flashes one of at least two different colors, and a control logic configured to determine which color of the at least two different colors to flash at least one strobe based upon the signal received from at least one of the plurality of conductors.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 8, 2008Publication date: February 11, 2010Inventors: Greg R. Pattok, Michael B. DeWarrd, Scott R. Edwards, Sue F. Franz, Christopher D. Stirling
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Patent number: 7167099Abstract: A compact particle sensor for detecting suspended particles includes a housing, a light source, a light receiver and a plurality of optical elements. The housing provides a test chamber and includes at least one opening for admitting particles into the test chamber, while simultaneously substantially preventing outside light from entering the test chamber. The light source is positioned for supplying a light beam within the test chamber. The plurality of optical elements are positioned to direct the light beam from the light source to the receiver, which is positioned to receive the light beam supplied by the light source.Type: GrantFiled: October 5, 2004Date of Patent: January 23, 2007Assignee: Gentex CorporationInventors: Brian J. Kadwell, Greg R. Pattok
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Patent number: 6876305Abstract: A compact particle sensor for fdetecting suspended particles includes a housing, a light source, a light receiver and a plurality of optical elements. The housing provides a test chamber and includes at least one opening for admitting particles into the test chamber, while simultaneously substantially preventing outside light from entering the test chamber. The light source is positioned for supplying a light beam within the test chamber. The plurality of optical elements are positioned to direct the light beam from the light source to the receiver, which is positioned to receive the light beam supplied by the light source.Type: GrantFiled: April 27, 2001Date of Patent: April 5, 2005Assignee: Gentex CorporationInventors: Brian J. Kadwell, Greg R. Pattok
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Patent number: 6653942Abstract: A smoke detector includes a housing defining a dark chamber admitting test atmosphere. A light receiver is disposed within the chamber. A scatter emitter is positioned within the chamber such that light strikes the receiver when reflected off particles suspended in the test atmosphere. An obscuration emitter is positioned within the chamber such that light emitted is directed to the receiver unless obstructed by particles suspended in the test atmosphere. A smoke detect signal is generated responsive to a measurement made responsive to the scatter emitter and/or the obscuration emitter.Type: GrantFiled: December 3, 2001Date of Patent: November 25, 2003Assignee: Gentex CorporationInventors: Brian J. Kadwell, Greg R. Pattok
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Patent number: 6556132Abstract: A visual alarm device includes a flash tube that provides a visual indication responsive to trigger a signal. A strobe circuit is coupled between the flash tube and a power source and causes a flash tube to emit light at a desired flash rate. The strobe circuit includes a storage circuit, an in-rush current limiting circuit control unit.Type: GrantFiled: August 24, 2001Date of Patent: April 29, 2003Assignee: Gentex CorporationInventors: Greg R. Pattok, John R. Pacelli
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Patent number: 6469623Abstract: A smoke detector verification system, which includes a smoke detector, a portable computer system and an optical receiver, verifies the operation of the smoke detector. The smoke detector includes a light emitting diode (LED) that is periodically modulated to provide status information about the smoke detector. The portable computer system stores the status information that is received from the optical receiver, which is coupled to the portable computer system. The optical receiver receives the status information from the LED and provides the received status information to the portable computer system.Type: GrantFiled: January 26, 2001Date of Patent: October 22, 2002Assignee: Gentex CorporationInventors: Greg R. Pattok, Brian J. Kadwell
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Publication number: 20020101345Abstract: A smoke detector verification system, which includes a smoke detector, a portable computer system and an optical receiver, verifies the operation of the smoke detector. The smoke detector includes a light emitting diode (LED) that is periodically modulated to provide status information about the smoke detector. The portable computer system stores the status information that is received from the optical receiver, which is coupled to the portable computer system. The optical receiver receives the status information from the LED and provides the received status information to the portable computer system.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 26, 2001Publication date: August 1, 2002Inventors: Greg R. Pattok, Brian J. Kadwell
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Publication number: 20020060632Abstract: A smoke detector includes a housing defining a dark chamber admitting test atmosphere. A light receiver is disposed within the chamber. A scatter emitter is positioned within the chamber such that light strikes the receiver when reflected off particles suspended in the test atmosphere. An obscuration emitter is positioned within the chamber such that light emitted is directed to the receiver unless obstructed by particles suspended in the test atmosphere. A smoke detect signal is generated responsive to a measurement made responsive to the scatter emitter and/or the obscuration emitter.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 3, 2001Publication date: May 23, 2002Inventors: Brian J. Kadwell, Greg R. Pattok
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Patent number: 6326897Abstract: A smoke detector includes a housing defining a dark chamber admitting test atmosphere. A light receiver is disposed within the chamber. A scatter emitter is positioned within the chamber such that light strikes the receiver when reflected off particles suspended in the test atmosphere. An obscuration emitter is positioned within the chamber such that light emitted is directed to the receiver unless obstructed by particles suspended in the test atmosphere. A smoke detect signal is generated responsive to a measurement made responsive to the scatter emitter and/or the obscuration emitter.Type: GrantFiled: March 12, 2001Date of Patent: December 4, 2001Assignee: Gentex CorporationInventors: Brian J. Kadwell, Greg R. Pattok
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Publication number: 20010038338Abstract: A compact particle sensor for detecting suspended particles includes a housing, a light source, a light receiver and a plurality of optical elements. The housing provides a test chamber and includes at least one opening for admitting particles into the test chamber, while simultaneously substantially preventing outside light from entering the test chamber. The light source is positioned for supplying a light beam within the test chamber. The plurality of optical elements are positioned to direct the light beam from the light source to the receiver, which is positioned to receive the light beam supplied by the light source.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 27, 2001Publication date: November 8, 2001Inventors: Brian J. Kadwell, Greg R. Pattok
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Publication number: 20010020899Abstract: A smoke detector includes a housing defining a dark chamber admitting test atmosphere. A light receiver is disposed within the chamber. A scatter emitter is positioned within the chamber such that light strikes the receiver when reflected off particles suspended in the test atmosphere. An obscuration emitter is positioned within the chamber such that light emitted is directed to the receiver unless obstructed by particles suspended in the test atmosphere. A smoke detect signal is generated responsive to a measurement made responsive to the scatter emitter and/or the obscuration emitter.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 12, 2001Publication date: September 13, 2001Inventors: Brian J. Kadwell, Greg R. Pattok