Patents by Inventor John Andres

John Andres 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: 20240277397
    Abstract: Devices, systems and methods are provided for subdermal tissue tightening through soft tissue coagulation and for use in cosmetic surgery applications. The devices, systems and methods of the present disclosure may be used for a minimally invasive application of helium-based cold plasma energy to subcutaneous tissue for the purpose of tightening lax tissue.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 30, 2024
    Publication date: August 22, 2024
    Inventors: John Andres, Shawn D Roman
  • Patent number: 11792037
    Abstract: A safety automation system for an occupiable structure includes a computing management system, a first detection device, and a second detection device. The management system includes a computer processor, and a computer readable storage medium configured to run embedded software, The first detection device is adapted to detect a hazard condition and output an associated hazard condition detected signal to the computing management system. The second detection device is adapted to detect the presence of an occupant in the occupiable structure and the occupant's proximity to the first detection device, and output an occupied signal to the computing management system. The computing management system adjusts the sensitivity of the first detection device based on occupancy and proximity of the occupant to the first detection device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 7, 2021
    Date of Patent: October 17, 2023
    Assignee: CARRIER CORPORATION
    Inventors: Anis Zribi, Travis Silver, Jonathon Hughes, John Andres, Chris Rovenstine, Sean Curley, Michael L. Richards
  • Publication number: 20220103394
    Abstract: A safety automation system for an occupiable structure includes a computing management system, a first detection device, and a second detection device. The management system includes a computer processor, and a computer readable storage medium configured to run embedded software, The first detection device is adapted to detect a hazard condition and output an associated hazard condition detected signal to the computing management system. The second detection device is adapted to detect the presence of an occupant in the occupiable structure and the occupant's proximity to the first detection device, and output an occupied signal to the computing management system. The computing management system adjusts the sensitivity of the first detection device based on occupancy and proximity of the occupant to the first detection device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 7, 2021
    Publication date: March 31, 2022
    Inventors: Anis Zribi, Travis Silver, Jonathon Hughes, John Andres, Chris Rovenstine, Sean Curley, Michael L. Richards
  • Patent number: 11240056
    Abstract: A safety automation system for an occupiable structure includes a computing management system including a computer processor, and a computer readable storage medium configured to run embedded software and cloud server software. A fire detection device of the automation system is adapted to detect a fire condition and output an associated fire condition detected signal to the computing management system. A condition deterrence device is configured to accept a wireless command signal from the computing management system associated with the fire condition detected signal and for actuating an appliance to at least reduce risk presented by the condition.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 13, 2016
    Date of Patent: February 1, 2022
    Assignee: CARRIER CORPORATION
    Inventors: Anis Zribi, Travis Silver, Jonathon Hughes, John Andres, Chris Rovenstine, Sean Curley, Michael L. Richards
  • Patent number: 11087606
    Abstract: An integrated detection and suppression system includes a fiber harness having at least one fiber optic cable for transmitting light defining at least one node arranged to measure one or more conditions. A light source is operably connected to the fiber harness to transmit light along the fiber harness to the at least one node. A control system is operably coupled to the fiber harness such that scattered light associated with the node is transmitted to the control system, wherein the control system analyzes the scattered light to determine at least one of a presence and magnitude of the one or more conditions. At least one suppressant outlet is associated with at least one node and is operably connected to the control system configured to initiate a response for the delivery of a volume of suppressant through a suppressant outlet associated with a particular node.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 8, 2017
    Date of Patent: August 10, 2021
    Assignee: CARRIER CORPORATION
    Inventors: Michael J. Birnkrant, Peter R. Harris, Jennifer M. Alexander, Anis Zribi, Barry Stahl, Abhay Nadgir, John Andres
  • Publication number: 20190380766
    Abstract: Devices, systems and methods are provided for subdermal tissue tightening through soft tissue coagulation and for use in cosmetic surgery applications. The devices, systems and methods of the present disclosure may be used for a minimally invasive application of helium-based cold plasma energy to subcutaneous tissue for the purpose of tightening lax tissue.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 13, 2019
    Publication date: December 19, 2019
    Inventors: John Andres, Shawn D. Roman
  • Publication number: 20190340907
    Abstract: An integrated detection and suppression system includes a fiber harness having at least one fiber optic cable for transmitting light defining at least one node arranged to measure one or more conditions. A light source is operably connected to the fiber harness to transmit light along the fiber harness to the at least one node. A control system is operably coupled to the fiber harness such that scattered light associated with the node is transmitted to the control system, wherein the control system analyzes the scattered light to determine at least one of a presence and magnitude of the one or more conditions. At least one suppressant outlet is associated with at least one node and is operably connected to the control system configured to initiate a response for the delivery of a volume of suppressant through a suppressant outlet associated with a particular node.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 8, 2017
    Publication date: November 7, 2019
    Inventors: Michael J. Birnkrant, Peter R. Harris, Jennifer M. Alexander, Anis Zribi, Barry Stahl, Abhay Nadgir, John Andres
  • Patent number: 10424190
    Abstract: A safety automation system (20) for an occupiable structure and method of operation includes a plurality of detection devices (30) to facilitate the detection of a hazard condition and output a hazard detected signal to a computing management system (44) that may be a cloud computing system. The management system includes a computer processor (46), and a computer readable storage medium (48) capable of generating various notifications to a mobile user interface device (32).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 13, 2016
    Date of Patent: September 24, 2019
    Assignee: CARRIER CORPORATION
    Inventors: Anis Zribi, Travis Silver, Jonathon Hughes, John Andres, Chris Rovenstine, Sean Curley, Michael L. Richards
  • Publication number: 20180227141
    Abstract: A safety automation system for an occupiable structure includes a computing management system including a computer processor, and a computer readable storage medium configured to run embedded software and cloud server software. A fire detection device of the automation system is adapted to detect a fire condition and output an associated fire condition detected signal to the computing management system. A condition deterrence device is configured to accept a wireless command signal from the computing management system associated with the fire condition detected signal and for actuating an appliance to at least reduce risk presented by the condition.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 13, 2016
    Publication date: August 9, 2018
    Inventors: Anis Zribi, Travis Silver, Jonathon Hughes, John Andres, Chris Rovenstine, Sean Curley, Michael L. Richards
  • Publication number: 20180211512
    Abstract: A safety automation system (20) for an occupiable structure includes a computing management system (44) including a computer processor (46), and a computer readable storage medium (48) configured to run embedded software and cloud server software. A detection device (30) of the automation system is adapted to detect a condition and output an associated condition detected signal to the computing management system. A condition deterrence device (40) is configured to accept a wireless command signal from the computing management system associated with the condition detected signal and thereby actuate an appliance (51) to at least reduce risk of the condition.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 13, 2016
    Publication date: July 26, 2018
    Inventors: Anis Zribi, Travis Silver, Jonathon Hughes, John Andres, Chris Rovenstine, Sean Curley, Michael L. Richards
  • Publication number: 20180204441
    Abstract: A safety automation system (20) for an occupiable structure includes a microphone (54) configured to receive an audible signature (50) and output an audible signature signal. A computing management system (40) of the automation system is configured to receive the audible signature signal and output a command signal. The command signal may be sent to appliances (36) within the structure that perform specific tasks in response to the command.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 13, 2016
    Publication date: July 19, 2018
    Inventors: Anis Zribi, Travis Silver, Jonathon Hughes, John Andres, Chris Rovenstine, Sean Curley, Michael L. Richards
  • Publication number: 20180197402
    Abstract: A safety automation system (20) for an occupiable structure and method of operation includes a plurality of detection devices (30) to facilitate the detection of a hazard condition and output a hazard detected signal to a computing management system (44) that may be a cloud computing system. The management system includes a computer processor (46), and a computer readable storage medium (48) capable of generating various notifications to a mobile user interface device (32).
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 13, 2016
    Publication date: July 12, 2018
    Inventors: Anis Zribi, Travis Silver, Jonathon Hughes, John Andres, Chris Rovenstine, Sean Curley, Michael L. Richards
  • Patent number: 9091388
    Abstract: A mounting assembly and method for installing an alarm unit are provided. The mounting assembly includes a backplate having a front face and one or more keys extending from the front face, with the backplate being configured to be secured to a wall. The mounting assembly also includes a receptacle including one or more triggers electrically connected to a power source of the alarm unit, and defining one or more hanger recesses. The receptacle is configured to receive the one or more keys of the backplate in the one or more hanger recesses such that the one or more triggers are actuated by engagement with the one or more keys and relative movement between the backplate and the receptacle. The receptacle is physically secured to the backplate via engagement with the one or more keys.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 15, 2013
    Date of Patent: July 28, 2015
    Assignee: WALTER KIDDE PORTABLE EQUIPMENT, INC.
    Inventors: Anis Zribi, Ken Mott, John Andres, Dave Bush
  • Patent number: 9019112
    Abstract: A method and apparatus for utilizing a timing component to optimize low battery indication in alarm devices. The method and apparatus may set a timing component based on a condition detected by a alarm device. Upon detection of a low battery condition within the alarm device, the alarm device can delay low battery indication, using the timing component, until a time of day with a higher probably of user suitability.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 14, 2013
    Date of Patent: April 28, 2015
    Assignee: Walter Kidde Portable Equipment, Inc.
    Inventors: Larry R. Ratzlaff, Stan Burnette, John Andres, Bill Chandler
  • Publication number: 20140015682
    Abstract: A method and apparatus for utilizing a timing component to optimize low battery indication in alarm devices. The method and apparatus may set a timing component based on a condition detected by a alarm device. Upon detection of a low battery condition within the alarm device, the alarm device can delay low battery indication, using the timing component, until a time of day with a higher probably of user suitability.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 14, 2013
    Publication date: January 16, 2014
    Inventors: Larry R. Ratzlaff, Stan Burnette, John Andres, Bill Chandler
  • Publication number: 20140014793
    Abstract: A mounting assembly and method for installing an alarm unit are provided. The mounting assembly includes a backplate having a front face and one or more keys extending from the front face, with the backplate being configured to be secured to a wall. The mounting assembly also includes a receptacle including one or more triggers electrically connected to a power source of the alarm unit, and defining one or more hanger recesses. The receptacle is configured to receive the one or more keys of the backplate in the one or more hanger recesses such that the one or more triggers are actuated by engagement with the one or more keys and relative movement between the backplate and the receptacle. The receptacle is physically secured to the backplate via engagement with the one or more keys.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 15, 2013
    Publication date: January 16, 2014
    Inventors: Anis Zribi, Ken Mott, John Andres, Dave Bush
  • Publication number: 20070018818
    Abstract: A detector assembly is adapted to be removably secured to a female electrical receptacle connected to a power supply where the female receptacle is mounted at a surface of a structure. The detector apparatus includes a housing and an electrically powered circuit mounted in the housing. The circuit includes components operable to detect an alarm condition (such as carbon monoxide or smoke) and to provide an alarm in response to the detection. A primary power source includes a male electrical connector secured to the housing and extending outwardly there from. A secondary power source includes a battery connector mounted within the housing and adapted to removably receive a battery contained within the housing. The circuit is adapted to draw power from the secondary source in the event of a detected loss of power from the primary source. The apparatus includes a sensor for sensing displacement of the housing from the female electrical receptacle.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 21, 2005
    Publication date: January 25, 2007
    Inventors: John Andres, Stan Burnette, Joseph Deluca, Travis Silver
  • Publication number: 20060082455
    Abstract: A method of radio frequency communication for a life safety device including a controller, a hazardous condition sensor, an alarm device, and a radio frequency communications device including transmitting and receiving capability. One method includes receiving a test signal using the radio frequency communications device, lowering a voltage to the hazardous condition sensor to simulate a hazardous condition to test the hazardous condition sensor, and emitting an alarm using the alarm device if the hazardous condition sensor passes the test. Another method includes before transmitting a radio frequency signal, turning on the radio frequency communications device for a period of time, and delaying transmission if the radio frequency communications device receives a header, deadtime and startbit. Yet another method includes sending a test signal at a first transmission power level, and sending an alarm signal at a second transmission power level greater than the first transmission power level.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 17, 2005
    Publication date: April 20, 2006
    Applicant: Walter Kidde Portable Equipment, Inc.
    Inventors: John Andres, Matthew Buchholz, Stan Burnette, Travis Silver
  • Publication number: 20060082464
    Abstract: A life safety device can include a battery monitoring module configured to measure a voltage level of a battery, an alarm module configured to provide an alarm when the voltage level is less than or equal to a low battery threshold, and a silence module configured to silence the alarm for a random time period.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 17, 2005
    Publication date: April 20, 2006
    Applicant: Walter Kidde Portable Equipment, Inc.
    Inventors: John Andres, Matthew Buchholz, Stan Burnette, Travis Silver
  • Publication number: 20060082461
    Abstract: A life safety device can include a sensor configured to sense a hazardous condition, an interconnect module configured to communicate the hazardous condition to a wired life safety device using one or more wires, and a transceiver module configured to wirelessly communicate the hazardous condition to a wireless life safety device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 17, 2005
    Publication date: April 20, 2006
    Applicant: Walter Kidde Portable Equipment, Inc.
    Inventors: John Andres, Matthew Buchholz, Stan Burnette, Travis Silver