Patents by Inventor Keith K. Platner

Keith K. Platner 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: 6215398
    Abstract: Occupancy sensors are presented that include a flat lens for focusing detecting beams into narrower, longer range beams than those of conventional curved lenses. A sensing circuit generates a detecting beam that is substantially perpendicular to the flat lens. The flat lens has a plurality of lens segments that provide long, intermediate, and short range sensing beams. To facilitate positioning of an occupancy sensor, the sensor includes a plurality of indicators that indicate the sensor's long and short range sensing limits. An override timer circuit is provided that upon activation sets the occupancy sensor in occupancy mode for a predetermined time period. A warm-up timer circuit is also provided that upon power-up automatically sets the occupancy sensor in occupancy mode for a predetermined warm-up period. These occupancy sensors are well-suited for environments with long aisles, high ceilings, and high intensity discharge lighting.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 15, 1998
    Date of Patent: April 10, 2001
    Inventors: Brian P. Platner, Philip H. Mudge, William J. Fassbender, Keith K. Platner