Patents by Inventor Joshua A. Long

Joshua A. Long 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: 11939800
    Abstract: A cover plate according to certain embodiments is configured for use with a mounting plate and a control system, and has a front side and a rear side opposite the front side. The cover plate includes a support substrate, a cover plate coupler, and an electronic device. The support substrate includes an opening sized and shaped to receive a spindle of a door hardware apparatus associated with the rose assembly. The cover plate coupler is configured to releasably couple with a mounting plate coupler of the mounting plate. The electronic device is mounted to the support substrate, and includes a first electrical connector accessible from the rear side of the cover plate and configured for electrical connection with a second electrical connector of the control system, and an electronic component electrically connected with the first electrical connector.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 2, 2021
    Date of Patent: March 26, 2024
    Assignee: Schlage Lock Compay LLC
    Inventors: Joseph W. Baumgarte, Mitchell T. Barbon, Zachary P. Boomer, Joshua Long, Daniel Langenberg, Eric Halvorson, Jason Beck, Autumn A. Groleski, Robert Martens, Robert Prostko
  • Patent number: 11922950
    Abstract: A method according to one embodiment includes receiving audio input by a microphone of an access control device that controls access through a passageway, processing an audio signal associated with the audio input to identify and authenticate a user, determining a command corresponding with the audio signal in response to identification and authentication of the user, and performing at least one action that corresponds with the command.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 12, 2022
    Date of Patent: March 5, 2024
    Assignee: Schlage Lock Company LLC
    Inventors: Daniel Langenberg, Joseph W. Baumgarte, Joshua Long, Brady Plummer, John D. Goodwin, Dakoda Johnson, Benjamin J. Hopkins, Robert Prostko, Robert Martens
  • Publication number: 20220375474
    Abstract: A method according to one embodiment includes receiving audio input by a microphone of an access control device that controls access through a passageway, processing an audio signal associated with the audio input to identify and authenticate a user, determining a command corresponding with the audio signal in response to identification and authentication of the user, and performing at least one action that corresponds with the command.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 12, 2022
    Publication date: November 24, 2022
    Inventors: Daniel Langenberg, Joseph W. Baumgarte, Joshua Long, Brady Plummer, John D. Goodwin, Dakoda Johnson, Benjamin J. Hopkins, Robert Prostko, Robert Martens
  • Patent number: 11335147
    Abstract: An exemplary embodiment pertains to a method of operating an electronic lockset during a plurality of iterations of a recurring period of time, wherein the electronic lockset includes a first electronic component. The method generally includes generating a usage score for the electronic component based on usage of the electronic lockset during the first iteration of the recurring period of time, selecting a schedule for the electronic component based on the first usage score, and during a second iteration of the recurring period of time occurring after the first iteration of the recurring period of time, operating the electronic component operating according to the selected schedule.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 3, 2020
    Date of Patent: May 17, 2022
    Assignee: Schlage Lock Company LLC
    Inventors: Joshua A. Long, Joseph W. Baumgarte, John Luif
  • Patent number: 11302336
    Abstract: A method according to one embodiment includes receiving audio input by a microphone of an access control device that controls access through a passageway, processing an audio signal associated with the audio input to identify and authenticate a user, determining a command corresponding with the audio signal in response to identification and authentication of the user, and performing at least one action that corresponds with the command.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 20, 2019
    Date of Patent: April 12, 2022
    Assignee: Schlage Lock Company LLC
    Inventors: Daniel Langenberg, Joseph W. Baumgarte, Joshua Long, Brady Plummer, John D. Goodwin, Dakoda Johnson, Benjamin J. Hopkins, Robert Prostko, Robert Martens
  • Publication number: 20210274669
    Abstract: A cover plate according to certain embodiments is configured for use with a mounting plate and a control system, and has a front side and a rear side opposite the front side. The cover plate includes a support substrate, a cover plate coupler, and an electronic device. The support substrate includes an opening sized and shaped to receive a spindle of a door hardware apparatus associated with the rose assembly. The cover plate coupler is configured to releasably couple with a mounting plate coupler of the mounting plate. The electronic device is mounted to the support substrate, and includes a first electrical connector accessible from the rear side of the cover plate and configured for electrical connection with a second electrical connector of the control system, and an electronic component electrically connected with the first electrical connector.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 2, 2021
    Publication date: September 2, 2021
    Inventors: Joseph W. Baumgarte, Mitchell T. Barbon, Zachary P. Boomer, Joshua Long, Daniel Langenberg, Eric Halvorson, Jason Beck, Autumn A. Groleski, Robert Martens, Robert Prostko
  • Publication number: 20210253967
    Abstract: Briquet designs that facilitate close packing and improve burn efficiency are provided herein. Such designs can include scaled down briquet size and close packing shapes, which can include pyramidal shaped portions, such as rectangular pyramids and tetrahedron shapes, as well as oblate spheroid and hexoid shapes, to facilitate closer random packing when the briquets are randomly arranged in a pile when poured from a bag. Some briquet shapes can further include special surface features, such as flattened or rounded portions or depressions, such as dimples, that reduce volume without increasing the bulk density in order to further improve burn performance and efficiency.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 6, 2021
    Publication date: August 19, 2021
    Inventors: Joshua Long, Stephen Fisher, Donald Swatling, Stefan Brown
  • Patent number: 11034904
    Abstract: Briquet designs that facilitate close packing and improve burn efficiency are provided herein. Such designs can include scaled down briquet size and close packing shapes, which can include pyramidal shaped portions, such as rectangular pyramids and tetrahedron shapes, as well as oblate spheroid and hexoid shapes, to facilitate closer random packing when the briquets are randomly arranged in a pile when poured from a bag. Some briquet shapes can further include special surface features, such as flattened or rounded portions or depressions, such as dimples, that reduce volume without increasing the bulk density in order to further improve burn performance and efficiency.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 2, 2018
    Date of Patent: June 15, 2021
    Assignee: The Clorox Company
    Inventors: Joshua Long, Stephen Fisher, Donald Swatling, Stefan Brown
  • Publication number: 20210118254
    Abstract: An exemplary embodiment pertains to a method of operating an electronic lockset during a plurality of iterations of a recurring period of time, wherein the electronic lockset includes a first electronic component. The method generally includes generating a usage score for the electronic component based on usage of the electronic lockset during the first iteration of the recurring period of time, selecting a schedule for the electronic component based on the first usage score, and during a second iteration of the recurring period of time occurring after the first iteration of the recurring period of time, operating the electronic component operating according to the selected schedule.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 3, 2020
    Publication date: April 22, 2021
    Inventors: Joshua A. Long, Joseph W. Baumgarte, John Luif
  • Patent number: 10825276
    Abstract: An exemplary embodiment pertains to a method of operating an electronic lockset during a plurality of iterations of a recurring period of time, wherein the electronic lockset includes a first electronic component. The method generally includes generating a usage score for the electronic component based on usage of the electronic lockset during the first iteration of the recurring period of time, selecting a schedule for the electronic component based on the first usage score, and during a second iteration of the recurring period of time occurring after the first iteration of the recurring period of time, operating the electronic component operating according to the selected schedule.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 4, 2020
    Date of Patent: November 3, 2020
    Assignee: Schlage Lock Company LLC
    Inventors: Joshua A. Long, Joseph W. Baumgarte, John Luif
  • Publication number: 20200250910
    Abstract: An exemplary embodiment pertains to a method of operating an electronic lockset during a plurality of iterations of a recurring period of time, wherein the electronic lockset includes a first electronic component. The method generally includes generating a usage score for the electronic component based on usage of the electronic lockset during the first iteration of the recurring period of time, selecting a schedule for the electronic component based on the first usage score, and during a second iteration of the recurring period of time occurring after the first iteration of the recurring period of time, operating the electronic component operating according to the selected schedule.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 4, 2020
    Publication date: August 6, 2020
    Inventors: Joshua A. Long, Joseph W. Baumgarte, John Luif
  • Publication number: 20200202866
    Abstract: A method according to one embodiment includes receiving audio input by a microphone of an access control device that controls access through a passageway, processing an audio signal associated with the audio input to identify and authenticate a user, determining a command corresponding with the audio signal in response to identification and authentication of the user, and performing at least one action that corresponds with the command.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 20, 2019
    Publication date: June 25, 2020
    Inventors: Daniel Langenberg, Joseph W. Baumgarte, Joshua Long, Brady Plummer, John D. Goodwin, Dakoda Johnson, Benjamin J. Hopkins, Robert Prostko, Robert Martens
  • Publication number: 20200153288
    Abstract: An exemplary system includes a wireless power transmitter in power communication with a power supply, and a wirelessly-powered electronic device powered by the wireless power transmitter. The wirelessly-powered electronic device includes a wireless power receiver and an electronic device in power communication with the wireless power receiver, and may further include an energy storage device. During operation, the transmitter transmits electromagnetic radiation to the receiver, which in turn converts the electromagnetic radiation to electricity that is utilized by the electronic device. In certain embodiments, the transmitter is provided as an infrared laser.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 8, 2019
    Publication date: May 14, 2020
    Inventors: Joseph W. Baumgarte, Brian C. Eickhoff, Scott Baxter, Joshua Long, Andrew Setter, Justin D. Seacat, Nicholas Upton, Madeline Ryals, Drew Locketz, Paul Avgerinos
  • Patent number: 10553059
    Abstract: An exemplary embodiment pertains to a method of operating an electronic lockset during a plurality of iterations of a recurring period of time, wherein the electronic lockset includes a first electronic component. The method generally includes generating a usage score for the electronic component based on usage of the electronic lockset during the first iteration of the recurring period of time, selecting a schedule for the electronic component based on the first usage score, and during a second iteration of the recurring period of time occurring after the first iteration of the recurring period of time, operating the electronic component operating according to the selected schedule.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 6, 2019
    Date of Patent: February 4, 2020
    Assignee: Schlage Lock Company LLC
    Inventors: Joshua A. Long, Joseph W. Baumgarte, John Luif
  • Publication number: 20190100709
    Abstract: Briquet designs that facilitate close packing and improve burn efficiency are provided herein. Such designs can include scaled down briquet size and close packing shapes, which can include pyramidal shaped portions, such as rectangular pyramids and tetrahedron shapes, as well as oblate spheroid and hexoid shapes, to facilitate closer random packing when the briquets are randomly arranged in a pile when poured from a bag. Some briquet shapes can further include special surface features, such as flattened or rounded portions or depressions, such as dimples, that reduce volume without increasing the bulk density in order to further improve burn performance and efficiency.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 2, 2018
    Publication date: April 4, 2019
    Inventors: Joshua Long, Stephen Fisher, Donald Swatling, Stefan Brown
  • Patent number: 7856754
    Abstract: A plant tie and a chain of plant ties are disclosed. The plant tie can include an expandable portion, such as a length of tape, and two twistable portions, such as two lengths of wire. The expandable portion can span a gap between the twistable portions. The plant tie can be wrapped around a portion of a plant and secured in place by twisting the twistable portions. Once in place, the plant tie can expand to accommodate movement and/or growth of the plant to which it is attached. The disclosed chain of plant ties can include multiple individual plant ties linked in series for ease of manufacture and use.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 13, 2008
    Date of Patent: December 28, 2010
    Inventor: Joshua A. Long
  • Publication number: 20080313957
    Abstract: A plant tie and a chain of plant ties are disclosed. The plant tie can include an expandable portion, such as a length of tape, and two twistable portions, such as two lengths of wire. The expandable portion can span a gap between the twistable portions. The plant tie can be wrapped around a portion of a plant and secured in place by twisting the twistable portions. Once in place, the plant tie can expand to accommodate movement and/or growth of the plant to which it is attached. The disclosed chain of plant ties can include multiple individual plant ties linked in series for ease of manufacture and use.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 13, 2008
    Publication date: December 25, 2008
    Inventor: Joshua A. Long
  • Publication number: 20070118438
    Abstract: A system including the steps of: storing an electronic image, where the electronic image includes a portion related to an offer; associating the portion with a price; sending the electronic image over a wide-area network; displaying the electronic image upon a network-capable device, where the device is structured and arranged to communicate over the wide-area network; accepting selection of the portion as an electronic order; and confirming the electronic order by displaying the portion and the price.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 20, 2006
    Publication date: May 24, 2007
    Inventors: Joshua Long, Michelle Kennedy, Shahram Bahadori
  • Patent number: D896746
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 4, 2017
    Date of Patent: September 22, 2020
    Assignee: The Clorox Company
    Inventors: Joshua Long, Stephen Fisher, Donald Swatling, Stefan Brown
  • Patent number: D910537
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 13, 2020
    Date of Patent: February 16, 2021
    Assignee: The Clorox Company
    Inventors: Joshua Long, Stephen Fisher, Donald Swatling, Stefan Brown