Patents by Inventor Jon Hulse
Jon Hulse 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: 9977412Abstract: An electronic circuit to capture legacy lock controller pulses and reduce the energy consumed. The legacy pulse is captured, converted to power to power the circuit and the direction of the pulse—polarity—is determined. A substitute pulse is created at lower power and sent to a motor actuator in the lock. The total power consumed is substantially reduced by reducing the duration and voltage of the pulse. In the preferred design, the circuit also detects control voltages for solenoid locks and produces suitable control signals for a motor actuator.Type: GrantFiled: March 14, 2014Date of Patent: May 22, 2018Assignee: SARGENT MANUFACTURING COMPANYInventors: Scott B. Lowder, Jon Hulse, Adam O'Day, Arthur Limoncelli, Angelo Arcaria
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Publication number: 20160054714Abstract: An electronic circuit to capture legacy lock controller pulses and reduce the energy consumed. The legacy pulse is captured, converted to power to power the circuit and the direction of the pulse—polarity—is determined. A substitute pulse is created at lower power and sent to a motor actuator in the lock. The total power consumed is substantially reduced by reducing the duration and voltage of the pulse. In the preferred design, the circuit also detects control voltages for solenoid locks and produces suitable control signals for a motor actuator.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 14, 2014Publication date: February 25, 2016Inventors: Scott B. Lowder, Jon Hulse, Adam O'Day, Arthur Limoncelli, Angelo Arcaria
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Patent number: 8495836Abstract: A drive mechanism for door hardware, such as a pushbar exit device, includes a driver for moving a component of the door hardware, a controller for controlling the operation of the driver, a sensor for detecting motion of the moving component and a spring connected between the driver and the door hardware component. The spring allows the driver to move for a period of time after the component has stopped moving. The controller monitors the sensor and moves the component until the sensor indicates that the driven component has stopped moving. The sensor produces an output signal and the controller detects an inflection point in the output signal when the component stops moving while the driver is still operating.Type: GrantFiled: August 27, 2009Date of Patent: July 30, 2013Assignee: Sargent Manufacturing CompanyInventors: Scott B. Lowder, Dale D. Martin, Jon Hulse, Robert C. Hunt, Arthur Limoncelli, Wai P. Wong
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Publication number: 20110047874Abstract: A drive mechanism for door hardware, such as a pushbar exit device, includes a driver for moving a component of the door hardware, a controller for controlling the operation of the driver, a sensor for detecting motion of the moving component and a spring connected between the driver and the door hardware component. The spring allows the driver to move for a period of time after the component has stopped moving. The controller monitors the sensor and moves the component until the sensor indicates that the driven component has stopped moving. The sensor produces an output signal and the controller detects an inflection point in the output signal when the component stops moving while the driver is still operating.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 27, 2009Publication date: March 3, 2011Applicant: SARGENT MANUFACTURING COMPANYInventors: Scott B. Lowder, Dale D. Martin, Jon Hulse, Robert C. Hunt, Arthur Limoncelli, Wai P. Wong
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Patent number: 7883123Abstract: An electronic push retraction exit device includes a support rail, a push rail and a latch mechanism having a latch bolt operably connected to the push rail and movable between latched and unlatched positions. A control circuit in the exit device drives a linear actuator to retract and hold the push rail and the latch bolt in the unlatched position. The linear actuator preferably includes a stepping motor and is connected to the push rail through a lost motion connection allowing the exit device to be mechanically operated without moving the linear actuator. The control circuit preferably includes an electrical adjustment for the retraction distance of the latch bolt and an adjustable relatch timer. The exit device may be operated by a remote switch attached to a control connection, which may be permanently closed to simulate a prior art electrically operated exit device for compatibility with third party control systems.Type: GrantFiled: January 28, 2009Date of Patent: February 8, 2011Assignee: Sargent Manufacturing CompanyInventors: Mark A. Condo, Darren C. Eller, Jon Hulse, Kosta G. Karachristos, Dale D. Martin, Brett E. Tannone
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Patent number: 7839265Abstract: A fire exit alert system, preferably integrated into an exit device or automatic fire exit door closer, uses sound and light to signal the location of a fire exit in darkness and smoke-obscured rooms. The alert system includes a voice signal, such as “EXIT LOCATED HERE,” to signal that the location of the voice is also the location of the exit. A white noise signal generator is used to supplement the voice signal and produces a sound that is particularly localizable by the human ear. A strobe light and a laser are used to produce a visual guide to the location of the exit. The strobe light is flashed when the word “HERE” is used in the voice signal. The laser is used to produce a cone of light that points towards the fire exit alert system.Type: GrantFiled: April 24, 2009Date of Patent: November 23, 2010Assignee: Sargent Manufacturing CompanyInventors: Daniel J. Picard, Jon Hulse, Jay Krajewski
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Publication number: 20090212924Abstract: A fire exit alert system, preferably integrated into an exit device or automatic fire exit door closer, uses sound and light to signal the location of a fire exit in darkness and smoke-obscured rooms. The alert system includes a voice signal, such as “EXIT LOCATED HERE,” to signal that the location of the voice is also the location of the exit. A white noise signal generator is used to supplement the voice signal and produces a sound that is particularly localizable by the human ear. A strobe light and a laser are used to produce a visual guide to the location of the exit. The strobe light is flashed when the word “HERE” is used in the voice signal. The laser is used to produce a cone of light that points towards the fire exit alert system.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 24, 2009Publication date: August 27, 2009Applicant: SARGENT MANUFACTURING COMPANYInventors: Daniel J. Picard, Jon Hulse, Jay Krajewski
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Publication number: 20090127869Abstract: An electronic push retraction exit device includes a support rail, a push rail and a latch mechanism having a latch bolt operably connected to the push rail and movable between latched and unlatched positions. A control circuit in the exit device drives a linear actuator to retract and hold the push rail and the latch bolt in the unlatched position. The linear actuator preferably includes a stepping motor and is connected to the push rail through a lost motion connection allowing the exit device to be mechanically operated without moving the linear actuator. The control circuit preferably includes an electrical adjustment for the retraction distance of the latch bolt and an adjustable relatch timer. The exit device may be operated by a remote switch attached to a control connection, which may be permanently closed to simulate a prior art electrically operated exit device for compatibility with third party control systems.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 28, 2009Publication date: May 21, 2009Applicant: SARGENT MANUFACTURING COMPANYInventors: Mark A. Condo, Darren C. Eller, Jon Hulse, Kosta G. Karachristos, Dale D. Martin, Brett E. Tannone
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Patent number: 7528700Abstract: A fire exit alert system, preferably integrated into an exit device or automatic fire exit door closer, uses sound and light to signal the location of a fire exit in darkness and smoke-obscured rooms. The alert system includes a voice signal, such as “EXIT LOCATED HERE,” to signal that the location of the voice is also the location of the exit. A white noise signal generator is used to supplement the voice signal and produces a sound that is particularly localizable by the human ear. A strobe light and a laser are used to produce a visual guide to the location of the exit. The strobe light is flashed when the word “HERE” is used in the voice signal. The laser is used to produce a cone of light that points towards the fire exit alert system.Type: GrantFiled: May 29, 2007Date of Patent: May 5, 2009Assignee: Sargent Manufacturing CompanyInventors: Daniel J. Picard, Jon Hulse, Jay Krajewski
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Patent number: 7484777Abstract: An electronic push retraction exit device includes a support rail, a push rail and a latch mechanism having a latch bolt operably connected to the push rail and movable between latched and unlatched positions. A control circuit in the exit device drives a linear actuator to retract and hold the push rail and the latch bolt in the unlatched position. The linear actuator preferably includes a stepping motor and is connected to the push rail through a lost motion connection allowing the exit device to be mechanically operated without moving the linear actuator. The control circuit preferably includes an electrical adjustment for the retraction distance of the latch bolt and an adjustable relatch timer. The exit device may be operated by a remote switch attached to a control connection, which may be permanently closed to simulate a prior art electrically operated exit device for compatibility with third party control systems.Type: GrantFiled: June 30, 2006Date of Patent: February 3, 2009Assignee: Sargent Manufacturing CompanyInventors: Mark A. Condo, Darren C. Eller, Jon Hulse, Kosta G. Karachristos, Dale Martin, Brett E. Tannone
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Publication number: 20080012350Abstract: An electronic push retraction exit device includes a support rail, a push rail and a latch mechanism having a latch bolt operably connected to the push rail and movable between latched and unlatched positions. A control circuit in the exit device drives a linear actuator to retract and hold the push rail and the latch bolt in the unlatched position. The linear actuator preferably includes a stepping motor and is connected to the push rail through a lost motion connection allowing the exit device to be mechanically operated without moving the linear actuator. The control circuit preferably includes an electrical adjustment for the retraction distance of the latch bolt and an adjustable relatch timer. The exit device may be operated by a remote switch attached to a control connection, which may be permanently closed to simulate a prior art electrically operated exit device for compatibility with third party control systems.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 30, 2006Publication date: January 17, 2008Inventors: Mark A. Condo, Darren C. Eller, Jon Hulse, Kosta G. Karachristos, Dale D. Martin, Brett E. Tannone
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Publication number: 20070222626Abstract: A fire exit alert system, preferably integrated into an exit device or automatic fire exit door closer, uses sound and light to signal the location of a fire exit in darkness and smoke-obscured rooms. The alert system includes a voice signal, such as “EXIT LOCATED HERE,” to signal that the location of the voice is also the location of the exit. A white noise signal generator is used to supplement the voice signal and produces a sound that is particularly localizable by the human ear. A strobe light and a laser are used to produce a visual guide to the location of the exit. The strobe light is flashed when the word “HERE” is used in the voice signal. The laser is used to produce a cone of light that points towards the fire exit alert system.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 29, 2007Publication date: September 27, 2007Applicant: Sargent Manufacturing CompanyInventors: Daniel Picard, Jon Hulse, Jay Krajewski
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Publication number: 20050184864Abstract: A fire exit alert system, preferably integrated into an exit device or automatic fire exit door closer, uses sound and light to signal the location of a fire exit in darkness and smoke-obscured rooms. The alert system includes a voice signal, such as “EXIT LOCATED HERE,” to signal that the location of the voice is also the location of the exit. A white noise signal generator is used to supplement the voice signal and produces a sound that is particularly localizable by the human ear. A strobe light and a laser are used to produce a visual guide to the location of the exit. The strobe light is flashed when the word “HERE” is used in the voice signal. The laser is used to produce a cone of light that points towards the fire exit alert system.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 23, 2004Publication date: August 25, 2005Inventors: Daniel Picard, Jon Hulse, Jay Krajewski