Patents by Inventor Gregory MACKIN

Gregory MACKIN 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).

  • Electronic lock apparatus, method and system
    Patent number: 9418495
    Abstract: A locking device comprising: a code generation means for generating a plurality of access codes in a first series and a second series, each access code being valid for a predetermined period of time, a code input means for receiving an input code, and a code comparison means, wherein the code comparison means is configured to unlock the lock in response to input of a code that corresponds to a currently valid access code, wherein the period of validity of each access code in first series partially overlaps the period of validity two adjacent access codes in the second series.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 15, 2015
    Date of Patent: August 16, 2016
    Assignee: PARCELHOME LIMITED
    Inventors: Gregory Mackin, Jean-Michel Huten, Julien Vassallo
  • DELIVERY AND COLLECTION APPARATUS, METHOD AND SYSTEM
    Publication number: 20150371468
    Abstract: A storage container for storing postal items, the container comprising: a container with a door, a locking means for locking the door shut, code input means for inputting a code to unlock the locking means, weighing means for measuring the weight of contents of the container, and communication means for communicating the measured weight of the contents when the door is locked shut, wherein a code for unlocking the locking means varies over time.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 22, 2015
    Publication date: December 24, 2015
    Inventors: Gregory MACKIN, Jean-Michel HUTEN, Christian CHABRERIE
  • ELECTRONIC LOCK APPARATUS, METHOD AND SYSTEM
    Publication number: 20150199857
    Abstract: A locking device comprising: a code generation means for generating a plurality of access codes in a first series and a second series, each access code being valid for a predetermined period of time, a code input means for receiving an input code, and a code comparison means, wherein the code comparison means is configured to unlock the lock in response to input of a code that corresponds to a currently valid access code, wherein the period of validity of each access code in first series partially overlaps the period of validity two adjacent access codes in the second series.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 15, 2015
    Publication date: July 16, 2015
    Inventors: Gregory MACKIN, Jean-Michel Huten, Julien Vassallo