Patents by Inventor H. Wolf

H. Wolf 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: 20240346917
    Abstract: Devices, methods, and systems of a self-testing duct environment detector are described herein. One self-testing duct environment detector system includes a first portion to be mounted outside of a duct, the first portion having a detector housing with a space therein, the space having a detector with a sensing chamber and a self-testing sensing apparatus therein, wherein the self-testing sensing apparatus determines whether airflow through the detector housing is above a threshold and a second portion and third portion each configured to extend into the duct, wherein the second portion has at least one inlet aperture formed therein and wherein the third portion has at least on outlet aperture therein.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 21, 2024
    Publication date: October 17, 2024
    Inventors: Michael Barson, Scott Lang, Christopher Dearden, Benjamin H. Wolf
  • Publication number: 20240282189
    Abstract: Devices, methods, and systems for causing a self-testing fire sensing device to initiate a fire response are described herein. One device includes a user interface, a memory, and a processor configured to execute executable instructions stored in the memory to receive, via the user interface, a selection to initiate a fire response, receive, via the user interface, a selection of a self-testing fire sensing device to initiate the fire response, transmit a command to the self-testing fire sensing device to initiate the fire response, and receive a notification of a number of output events triggered by the initiation of the fire response by the self-testing fire sensing device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 28, 2024
    Publication date: August 22, 2024
    Inventors: Benjamin H. Wolf, Hariprasad Kozhikkotakathitta Veetil, Himanshu Goyal
  • Publication number: 20240273998
    Abstract: Devices, systems, and methods for self-testing event devices of a building alarm system are described herein. One self-test alarm system device having a self-testing capability includes a first independent power source connected to a detector module and a second independent power source connected to a self-test module.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 16, 2024
    Publication date: August 15, 2024
    Inventors: Michael Barson, Benjamin H. Wolf, Christopher Dearden
  • Publication number: 20240273662
    Abstract: Devices, systems, and methods for validating an event response in an event system are described herein. In some examples, one or more embodiments include a mobile device comprising a memory and a processor to execute instructions stored in the memory to connect to an event device in response to an event occurring associated with the event device, determine an amount of time taken between when the event was initiated and when the mobile device connected to the event device, and transmit, to a remote computing device, a user profile associated with the mobile device and the amount of time.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 13, 2023
    Publication date: August 15, 2024
    Inventors: Benjamin H. Wolf, Matthieu Dubocquet, Michael Barson, Christopher Dearden
  • Patent number: 11990022
    Abstract: Devices, methods, and systems of a self-testing duct environment detector are described herein. One self-testing duct environment detector system includes a first portion to be mounted outside of a duct, the first portion having a detector housing with a space therein, the space having a detector with a sensing chamber and a self-testing sensing apparatus therein, wherein the self-testing sensing apparatus determines whether airflow through the detector housing is above a threshold and a second portion and third portion each configured to extend into the duct, wherein the second portion has at least one inlet aperture formed therein and wherein the third portion has at least on outlet aperture therein.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 30, 2020
    Date of Patent: May 21, 2024
    Assignee: Honeywell International Inc.
    Inventors: Michael Barson, Scott Lang, Christopher Dearden, Benjamin H. Wolf
  • Publication number: 20240159410
    Abstract: Devices, methods, and systems for detecting airflow and temperature conditions of a fire sensing device are described herein. One device includes an airflow sensor and a controller configured to receive a measurement from the airflow sensor, compare the measurement to a baseline range, and transmit a message responsive to the measurement being outside of the baseline range.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 16, 2022
    Publication date: May 16, 2024
    Inventors: Kamal Raja Ganesan, K Ganesh, Vardhaman Babu Jarale, Benjamin H. Wolf, Michael Barson
  • Patent number: 11972676
    Abstract: Devices, methods, and systems for causing a self-testing fire sensing device to initiate a fire response are described herein. One device includes a user interface, a memory, and a processor configured to execute executable instructions stored in the memory to receive, via the user interface, a selection to initiate a fire response, receive, via the user interface, a selection of a self-testing fire sensing device to initiate the fire response, transmit a command to the self-testing fire sensing device to initiate the fire response, and receive a notification of a number of output events triggered by the initiation of the fire response by the self-testing fire sensing device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 18, 2021
    Date of Patent: April 30, 2024
    Assignee: Honeywell International Inc.
    Inventors: Benjamin H. Wolf, Hariprasad Kozhikkotakathitta Veetil, Himanshu Goyal
  • Publication number: 20240053243
    Abstract: Devices, systems, and methods for providing an aspirating smoke detector device with test module are described herein. One aspirating smoke detector particulate or gas generation module includes a housing having a test particulate or gas generation chamber formed therein and wherein the test particulate or gas generation chamber has an inlet connection to a first pipe of an aspirating smoke detector pipe network and an outlet connection to a second pipe of an aspirating smoke detector pipe network and a test particulate or gas release apparatus that introduces a predetermined amount of test particulate or gas into the test particulate or gas generation chamber so that after it travels through a portion of the aspirating smoke detector a measured amount can be determined.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 10, 2022
    Publication date: February 15, 2024
    Inventors: Benjamin H. Wolf, Christopher Dearden, Michael Barson
  • Patent number: 11891814
    Abstract: A prefabricated wall panel has a precast body including at least one decorative design element. In addition, the wall panel includes a mounting element having a first end embedded in the precast body and a second end projecting from the precast body. A groove is formed between the precast body and the second end of the mounting element along a first edge of the precast body. A tongue is formed along a second edge of the precast body opposite the first edge. The tongue and groove cooperate to allow prefabricated wall panels to be more easily installed on a support substrate.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 19, 2019
    Date of Patent: February 6, 2024
    Assignee: Westlake Royal Stone LLC
    Inventors: David H. Wolf, James S. Belt, William Smith, Donn R. Vermilion, Wayne J. Buoni, Joy Stickel
  • Publication number: 20240021069
    Abstract: Devices, methods, and systems for performing a self-clean of a fire sensing device are described herein. One device includes an air movement device and a controller configured to receive a command to perform a self-clean of the fire sensing device and cause the air movement device to activate to perform the self-clean responsive to receiving the command to self-clean, wherein the air movement device is configured to activate for a particular period of time to remove unwanted particles from the fire sensing device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 18, 2022
    Publication date: January 18, 2024
    Inventors: Benjamin H. Wolf, Christopher Dearden, Michael Barson, Kamal Raja Ganesan, Vardhaman Babu Jarale, Barath Murugavel
  • Patent number: 11875666
    Abstract: Devices, systems, and methods for self-testing event devices of a building alarm system are described herein. One self-test alarm system device having a self-testing capability includes a first independent power source connected to a detector module and a second independent power source connected to a self-test module.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 11, 2021
    Date of Patent: January 16, 2024
    Assignee: Honeywell International Inc.
    Inventors: Michael Barson, Benjamin H. Wolf, Christopher Dearden
  • Publication number: 20230384198
    Abstract: Devices, systems, and methods for controlling insects in a smoke detector device are described herein. One insect controlling smoke detector device, includes a housing having a smoke detecting chamber formed therein, a light source directing a light beam through the smoke detecting chamber, a light sensor to receive a portion of the light beam and analyze the received light beam to determine whether smoke particles are present in the chamber, and an insecticide injecting apparatus to inject insecticide into the chamber.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 27, 2022
    Publication date: November 30, 2023
    Inventors: Benjamin H. Wolf, Michael Barson, Christopher Dearden
  • Patent number: 11790765
    Abstract: Devices, systems, and methods for providing a smoke detector device with a secondary detection chamber and filter are described herein. One smoke detector device includes a first smoke detecting chamber, a first light source, a first light sensor, an air movement device to move at least some of the particulate into an inlet of a second smoke detecting chamber, a filter material positioned such that the particulate must pass through the filter material to enter the second chamber, the second chamber formed therein to receive particulate from the first chamber, a second light source, and a second light sensor to determine whether smoke particles are present in the second chamber.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 1, 2022
    Date of Patent: October 17, 2023
    Assignee: Honeywell International Inc.
    Inventors: Benjamin H. Wolf, Michael Barson, Christopher Dearden
  • Patent number: 11769396
    Abstract: Devices, systems, and methods for self-testing event devices of a building alarm system are described herein. One mobile device includes a user interface, a memory, and a processor configured to execute executable instructions stored in the memory to: generate, a list of event devices of an alarm system that are available for testing, providing a device selection tool that allows a user to select a number of event devices from the list of event devices, and providing a self-test initiation tool that generates an initiation message that is to be sent to the selected number of event devices.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 5, 2021
    Date of Patent: September 26, 2023
    Assignee: Honeywell International Inc.
    Inventors: Benjamin H. Wolf, Hariprasad Kozhikkotakathitta Veetil, Michael Barson, Christopher Dearden
  • Publication number: 20230279669
    Abstract: A prefabricated wall panel has a precast body including at least one decorative design element. In addition, the wall panel includes a mounting element having a first end embedded in the precast body and a second end projecting from the precast body. A groove is formed between the precast body and the second end of the mounting element along a first edge of the precast body. A tongue is formed along a second edge of the precast body opposite the first edge. The tongue and groove cooperate to allow prefabricated wall panels to be more easily installed on a support substrate.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 11, 2023
    Publication date: September 7, 2023
    Applicant: Westlake Royal Stone LLC
    Inventors: David H. WOLF, James S. BELT, William SMITH, Donn R. VERMILION, Wayne J. BUONI, Joy STICKEL
  • Publication number: 20230260390
    Abstract: Devices, methods, and systems for testing a heat detector of a self-testing hazard sensing device are described herein. One device includes a heat detector, and a controller configured to provide energy to the heat detector to heat the heat detector to a threshold temperature, determine an amount of time it takes for the heat detector to heat to the threshold temperature, determine whether the amount of time it takes for the heat detector to heat to the threshold temperature meets or exceeds a threshold amount of time, and determine whether the heat detector is functioning properly based on whether the amount of time it takes for the heat detector to heat to the threshold temperature meets or exceeds the threshold amount of time.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 17, 2022
    Publication date: August 17, 2023
    Inventors: Benjamin H. Wolf, Christopher Dearden, Michael Barson
  • Patent number: 11720459
    Abstract: Devices, systems, and methods for event input device testing are described herein. In some examples, one or more embodiments include a controller comprising a memory and a processor to execute instructions stored in the memory to cause a first event input device of a group of event input devices to perform an automated test process, and determine whether a second event input device of the group of event input devices has detected a hazard event while the first event input device is performing the automated test process.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 19, 2022
    Date of Patent: August 8, 2023
    Assignee: Honeywell International Inc.
    Inventors: Benjamin H. Wolf, Michael Barson, Christopher Dearden
  • Publication number: 20230222801
    Abstract: Devices, systems, and methods for visually inspecting event devices of a building alarm system are described herein. One mobile device includes a user interface, a display, a memory, and a processor configured to execute executable instructions stored in the memory to generate a list of event devices of an alarm system that are available for visual inspection, provide a device selection tool that allows a user to select one of the event devices from the list of event devices, and provide a visual inspection tool that provides a view of an image of the selected event device on the display.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 10, 2022
    Publication date: July 13, 2023
    Inventors: Manjuprakash Rama Rao, Joe Manjiyil, Benjamin H. Wolf, Michael Barson, Christopher Dearden
  • Publication number: 20230131206
    Abstract: Devices, methods, and systems for causing a self-testing fire sensing device to initiate a fire response are described herein. One device includes a user interface, a memory, and a processor configured to execute executable instructions stored in the memory to receive, via the user interface, a selection to initiate a fire response, receive, via the user interface, a selection of a self-testing fire sensing device to initiate the fire response, transmit a command to the self-testing fire sensing device to initiate the fire response, and receive a notification of a number of output events triggered by the initiation of the fire response by the self-testing fire sensing device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 18, 2021
    Publication date: April 27, 2023
    Inventors: Benjamin H. Wolf, Hariprasad Kozhikkotakathitta Veetil, Himanshu Goyal
  • Patent number: 11595838
    Abstract: Devices, systems, and methods for event device maintenance are described herein. In some examples, one or more embodiments include a mobile device comprising a user interface, a memory, and a processor to execute instructions stored in the memory to receive an inventory including a group of event devices, generate a device identification analysis for the group of event devices, display on the user interface the device identification analysis, receive an input for an event device of the group to take an audit action, and initiate the audit action to be taken by the event device of the group in response to the input.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 5, 2021
    Date of Patent: February 28, 2023
    Assignee: Honeywell International Inc.
    Inventors: Benjamin H. Wolf, Hariprasad Kozhikkotakathitta Veetil, Michael Barson, Christopher Dearden