Patents by Inventor John Spellman

John Spellman 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).

  • Patent number: 11922748
    Abstract: A door system includes a door jamb, a door panel, a window disposed in the door panel, a plurality of electronic components, a hinge pivotally coupling an edge of the door panel to the door jamb, and a control system disposed within the door panel. The plurality of electronic components include an electronic locking mechanism coupled to the door panel, a camera coupled to the door panel, a sensor configured to facilitate detecting at least one of sound or activity proximate the door panel, and a backup battery disposed in at least one of the door jamb or the door panel. The edge of the door panel is configured to receive power from an external power source to power the plurality of electronic components. The backup battery is configured to power at least one of the plurality of electronic components in an event of power loss from the external power source.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 17, 2022
    Date of Patent: March 5, 2024
    Assignee: Therma-Tru Corporation
    Inventors: Kevin Anderson, John Bartucci, Logan Harvey, Scott Kalous, Bert Spellman, Michael Stagg, Garett Strandemo
  • Patent number: 7969321
    Abstract: A smoke detector adapted for installation within a bracket of a ceiling downlight; the smoke detector comprising a lower body portion adapted for engagement with said bracket, and an upper body portion extending upwardly from said lower portion.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 20, 2005
    Date of Patent: June 28, 2011
    Inventor: John Spellman
  • Publication number: 20080272922
    Abstract: A smoke detector adapted for installation within a bracket of a ceiling downlight; said smoke detector comprising a lower body portion adapted for engagement with said bracket, and an upper body portion extending upwardly from said lower portion.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 20, 2005
    Publication date: November 6, 2008
    Inventor: John Spellman