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).
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Patent number: 11939800Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: March 2, 2021Date of Patent: March 26, 2024Assignee: Schlage Lock Compay LLCInventors: Joseph W. Baumgarte, Mitchell T. Barbon, Zachary P. Boomer, Joshua Long, Daniel Langenberg, Eric Halvorson, Jason Beck, Autumn A. Groleski, Robert Martens, Robert Prostko
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Patent number: 11922950Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: April 12, 2022Date of Patent: March 5, 2024Assignee: Schlage Lock Company LLCInventors: Daniel Langenberg, Joseph W. Baumgarte, Joshua Long, Brady Plummer, John D. Goodwin, Dakoda Johnson, Benjamin J. Hopkins, Robert Prostko, Robert Martens
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Publication number: 20220375474Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: April 12, 2022Publication date: November 24, 2022Inventors: Daniel Langenberg, Joseph W. Baumgarte, Joshua Long, Brady Plummer, John D. Goodwin, Dakoda Johnson, Benjamin J. Hopkins, Robert Prostko, Robert Martens
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Patent number: 11335147Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: November 3, 2020Date of Patent: May 17, 2022Assignee: Schlage Lock Company LLCInventors: Joshua A. Long, Joseph W. Baumgarte, John Luif
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Patent number: 11302336Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: December 20, 2019Date of Patent: April 12, 2022Assignee: Schlage Lock Company LLCInventors: Daniel Langenberg, Joseph W. Baumgarte, Joshua Long, Brady Plummer, John D. Goodwin, Dakoda Johnson, Benjamin J. Hopkins, Robert Prostko, Robert Martens
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Publication number: 20210274669Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: March 2, 2021Publication date: September 2, 2021Inventors: Joseph W. Baumgarte, Mitchell T. Barbon, Zachary P. Boomer, Joshua Long, Daniel Langenberg, Eric Halvorson, Jason Beck, Autumn A. Groleski, Robert Martens, Robert Prostko
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Publication number: 20210253967Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: May 6, 2021Publication date: August 19, 2021Inventors: Joshua Long, Stephen Fisher, Donald Swatling, Stefan Brown
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Patent number: 11034904Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: October 2, 2018Date of Patent: June 15, 2021Assignee: The Clorox CompanyInventors: Joshua Long, Stephen Fisher, Donald Swatling, Stefan Brown
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Publication number: 20210118254Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: November 3, 2020Publication date: April 22, 2021Inventors: Joshua A. Long, Joseph W. Baumgarte, John Luif
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Patent number: 10825276Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: February 4, 2020Date of Patent: November 3, 2020Assignee: Schlage Lock Company LLCInventors: Joshua A. Long, Joseph W. Baumgarte, John Luif
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Publication number: 20200250910Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: February 4, 2020Publication date: August 6, 2020Inventors: Joshua A. Long, Joseph W. Baumgarte, John Luif
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Publication number: 20200202866Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: December 20, 2019Publication date: June 25, 2020Inventors: Daniel Langenberg, Joseph W. Baumgarte, Joshua Long, Brady Plummer, John D. Goodwin, Dakoda Johnson, Benjamin J. Hopkins, Robert Prostko, Robert Martens
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Publication number: 20200153288Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: November 8, 2019Publication date: May 14, 2020Inventors: Joseph W. Baumgarte, Brian C. Eickhoff, Scott Baxter, Joshua Long, Andrew Setter, Justin D. Seacat, Nicholas Upton, Madeline Ryals, Drew Locketz, Paul Avgerinos
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Patent number: 10553059Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: February 6, 2019Date of Patent: February 4, 2020Assignee: Schlage Lock Company LLCInventors: Joshua A. Long, Joseph W. Baumgarte, John Luif
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Publication number: 20190100709Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: October 2, 2018Publication date: April 4, 2019Inventors: Joshua Long, Stephen Fisher, Donald Swatling, Stefan Brown
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Patent number: 7856754Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: June 13, 2008Date of Patent: December 28, 2010Inventor: Joshua A. Long
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Publication number: 20080313957Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: June 13, 2008Publication date: December 25, 2008Inventor: Joshua A. Long
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Publication number: 20070118438Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: November 20, 2006Publication date: May 24, 2007Inventors: Joshua Long, Michelle Kennedy, Shahram Bahadori
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Patent number: D896746Type: GrantFiled: October 4, 2017Date of Patent: September 22, 2020Assignee: The Clorox CompanyInventors: Joshua Long, Stephen Fisher, Donald Swatling, Stefan Brown
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Patent number: D910537Type: GrantFiled: August 13, 2020Date of Patent: February 16, 2021Assignee: The Clorox CompanyInventors: Joshua Long, Stephen Fisher, Donald Swatling, Stefan Brown