Patents by Inventor Jonathan Becerra

Jonathan Becerra 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: 20100319257
    Abstract: The present invention is a system for high torque operation of a movable barrier utilizing a compact hub motor device, which may be directly coupled to a movable barrier without the use of additional gearing systems. The flat geometry provides high dynamic acceleration with short electrical and mechanical time constants, and its planetary gearing system implemented within the device allows for compact, more efficient access systems. Eliminating a gear system in accordance with the present invention lowers maintenance requirements, increases efficiency, and streamlines operation of movable barriers.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 1, 2010
    Publication date: December 23, 2010
    Inventors: HASSAN TAHERI, Jonathan Becerra
  • Publication number: 20100319263
    Abstract: The invention is a system for gearless operation of a movable barrier utilizing Lorentz forces, and in particular, a movable barrier operator retrofitted with a gearless motor capable of high torque at very low speeds. Eliminating a gear system in accordance with the present invention lowers maintenance requirements, increases efficiency, and streamlines operation of any movable barrier. By utilizing a motor which produces high-torque at low a speeds a system in accordance with the present invention does away with the need for complicated gears and pulley systems in order to achieve control of movable barriers. The present invention allows manufacturers, distributors and consumers to implement movable barrier systems with much more versatility and efficiency.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 1, 2010
    Publication date: December 23, 2010
    Inventors: HASSAN TAHERI, Jonathan Becerra
  • Patent number: 7816879
    Abstract: The present invention is a system for high torque operation of a movable barrier utilizing a compact hub motor device, which may be directly coupled to a movable barrier without the use of additional gearing systems. The flat geometry provides high dynamic acceleration with short electrical and mechanical time constants, and its planetary gearing system implemented within the device allows for compact, more efficient access systems. Eliminating a gear system in accordance with the present invention lowers maintenance requirements, increases efficiency, and streamlines operation of movable barriers.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 19, 2008
    Date of Patent: October 19, 2010
    Assignee: Viking Access Systems, LLC
    Inventors: Hassan Taheri, Jonathan Becerra
  • Patent number: 7816875
    Abstract: The invention is a system for gearless operation of a movable barrier utilizing Lorentz forces, and in particular, a movable barrier operator retrofitted with a gearless motor capable of high torque at very low speeds. Eliminating a gear system in accordance with the present invention lowers maintenance requirements, increases efficiency, and streamlines operation of any movable barrier. By utilizing a motor which produces high-torque at low a speeds a system in accordance with the present invention does away with the need for complicated gears and pulley systems in order to achieve control of movable barriers. The present invention allows manufacturers, distributors and consumers to implement movable barrier systems with much more versatility and efficiency.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 24, 2008
    Date of Patent: October 19, 2010
    Assignee: Viking Access Systems, LLC
    Inventors: Hassan Taheri, Jonathan Becerra
  • Publication number: 20090206777
    Abstract: The present invention is a system for high torque operation of a movable barrier utilizing a compact hub motor device, which may be directly coupled to a movable barrier without the use of additional gearing systems. The flat geometry provides high dynamic acceleration with short electrical and mechanical time constants, and its planetary gearing system implemented within the device allows for compact, more efficient access systems. Eliminating a gear system in accordance with the present invention lowers maintenance requirements, increases efficiency, and streamlines operation of movable barriers.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 19, 2008
    Publication date: August 20, 2009
    Inventors: Hassan Taheri, Jonathan Becerra
  • Publication number: 20090188166
    Abstract: The invention is a system for gearless operation of a movable barrier utilizing Lorentz forces, and in particular, a movable barrier operator retrofitted with a gearless motor capable of high torque at very low speeds. Eliminating a gear system in accordance with the present invention lowers maintenance requirements, increases efficiency, and streamlines operation of any movable barrier. By utilizing a motor which produces high-torque at low a speeds a system in accordance with the present invention does away with the need for complicated gears and pulley systems in order to achieve control of movable barriers. The present invention allows manufacturers, distributors and consumers to implement movable barrier systems with much more versatility and efficiency.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 24, 2008
    Publication date: July 30, 2009
    Inventors: Hassan Taheri, Jonathan Becerra
  • Publication number: 20090189560
    Abstract: The invention is a system for gearless operation of a movable barrier utilizing Lorentz forces, and in particular, a movable barrier operator retrofitted with a gearless motor capable of high torque at very low speeds. Eliminating a gear system in accordance with the present invention lowers maintenance requirements, increases efficiency, and streamlines operation of any movable barrier. By utilizing a motor which produces high-torque at low a speeds a system in accordance with the present invention does away with the need for complicated gears and pulley systems in order to achieve control of movable barriers. The present invention allows manufacturers, distributors and consumers to implement movable barrier systems with much more versatility and efficiency.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 24, 2008
    Publication date: July 30, 2009
    Inventors: Hassan Taheri, Jonathan Becerra
  • Patent number: 7436141
    Abstract: A method and a device capable of making fine-tune adjustments in the traveling limits of a movable barrier operator are disclosed. More particularly, an apparatus in accordance with the present invention comprises of a movable barrier operator for controlling a travel limit of a movable barrier comprises of an electrical component sending an input signal to a controller, a controller to derive an output signal from the input signal, and a motor to receive the output signal and modify the travel limit of the movable barrier. More specifically, said method and device can be used to make such fine-tune adjustments to modify an undesirable gap of a movable barrier in its fully closed or fully open positions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 26, 2006
    Date of Patent: October 14, 2008
    Assignee: Viking Access Systems, LLC.
    Inventors: Daniel Perez, Jonathan Becerra, Steve Taheri
  • Publication number: 20080106370
    Abstract: The invention is a system and method for accessing premises utilizing speech recognition technology. By presenting an audible set of options, recognizing words, phrases, or numbers, from a first speech source and then presenting an audible set of options until a final command has been recognized, a wired or wireless conversation may be established. The conversation may be between the first speech source and a second speech source originating within the premises or from a remote location, wherein the second speech source may send a command, generating an opening signal to a movable barrier operator via said communication, granting access to the premises.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 2, 2006
    Publication date: May 8, 2008
    Inventors: Daniel Perez, Jonathan Becerra
  • Publication number: 20080100240
    Abstract: A method and a device capable of making fine-tune adjustments in the traveling limits of a movable barrier operator are disclosed. More particularly, an apparatus in accordance with the present invention comprises of a movable barrier operator for controlling a travel limit of a movable barrier comprises of an electrical component sending an input signal to a controller, a controller to derive an output signal from the input signal, and a motor to receive the output signal and modify the travel limit of the movable barrier. More specifically, said method and device can be used to make such fine-tune adjustments to modify an undesirable gap of a movable barrier in its fully closed or fully open positions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 26, 2006
    Publication date: May 1, 2008
    Inventors: Daniel Perez, Jonathan Becerra, Steve Taheri