Patents by Inventor Kerry Berland

Kerry Berland 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: 20240226887
    Abstract: Provided herein are devices (e.g., cartridges), instruments, systems, and components thereof for rapid sample processing and analyte detection (e.g., nucleic acid purification, amplification, and/or detection), and methods of use thereof.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 27, 2022
    Publication date: July 11, 2024
    Inventors: Robin Jiwoong Kim, Abhishek k. Agarwal, Matthew Austin Butzler, David M. Kelso, Sally M. McFall, Tom Westberg, Jennifer Lynn Reed, Kerry Berland
  • Patent number: 9689925
    Abstract: An arc fault circuit interrupter test circuit is disclosed. The test circuit incorporates a controller along with at least one power transistor, a current sense circuit and a voltage sense circuit. When the power transistor is operated, the current flowing through the transistor is sensed, and if the current is not at least equal to a threshold value, the voltage at which the power transistor is operated is increased.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 10, 2013
    Date of Patent: June 27, 2017
    Assignee: Unique Technologies, LLC
    Inventors: Kerry Berland, Paul Berland, Mitch Budniak
  • Patent number: 9534593
    Abstract: An automated system for monitoring and testing a sump pump installation includes an electrically-actuated valve which admits liquid to the liquid container in response to a valve control signal. A test control module includes a test control circuit which when actuated supplies a valve control signal to initiate a test cycle during which liquid is admitted to the container to cause the liquid level in the container to rise, after which the sump pump discharges liquid from the container until a predetermined event terminates the test cycle. An indicator circuit indicates in response to completion of the test cycle whether the test was successful or unsuccessful. A communications circuit is included which receives and verifies control signals addressed to the system from an external originator to allow a test cycle to be remotely initiated in the event of impending severe weather or other threats.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 19, 2014
    Date of Patent: January 3, 2017
    Assignee: Beacon Technical Systems, LLC
    Inventors: Eugene M. Cummings, Kerry Berland
  • Publication number: 20160307416
    Abstract: An apparatus, a system and a method monitor a device within a zone. A head may wirelessly communicate with an emitter and a hub. The head may connect and/or disconnect power to a battery of the device according to a charge of the battery. The head may monitor an attachment of the head to the device and/or a connection of a cable to the head and/or a port of the device. The emitter may transmit a signal to define the zone and/or the head may receive the signal. A distance between the head and the emitter may be determined using a received signal strength indication and/or a time of flight measurement of the signal from the emitter to the head. The distance may indicate whether the head is positioned within the zone or outside of the zone. An alarm may be triggered if the head is positioned outside of the zone.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 14, 2015
    Publication date: October 20, 2016
    Applicant: Sennco Solutions, Inc.
    Inventors: Christopher Marszalek, Dale Russell Liff, Stephen Michael Strom, Bill Johnson, Kerry Berland, Mark Kmiecik
  • Publication number: 20160308952
    Abstract: An apparatus, a system and/or a method provide for wirelessly collecting data corresponding to a product attached to a security device. The security device associated with the product transmits wireless signals throughout a display area. A computer remotely positioned from the security device receives the wireless signals and stores status data of the security device. The computer wirelessly transmits the status data to a remote server, and the remote server determines statistical data from the status data. The remote server stores the statistical data in a database and facilitates user access to the data.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 14, 2015
    Publication date: October 20, 2016
    Applicant: SENNCO SOLUTIONS, INC.
    Inventors: Christopher Marszalek, Dale Russell Liff, Stephen Michael Strom, Bill Johnson, Kerry Berland, Mark Kmiecik
  • Publication number: 20150147190
    Abstract: An automated system for monitoring and testing a sump pump installation includes an electrically-actuated valve which admits liquid to the liquid container in response to a valve control signal. A test control module includes a test control circuit which when actuated supplies a valve control signal to initiate a test cycle during which liquid is admitted to the container to cause the liquid level in the container to rise, after which the sump pump discharges liquid from the container until a predetermined event terminates the test cycle. An indicator circuit indicates in response to completion of the test cycle whether the test was successful or unsuccessful. A communications circuit is included which receives and verifies control signals addressed to the system from an external originator to allow a test cycle to be remotely initiated in the event of impending severe weather or other threats.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 19, 2014
    Publication date: May 28, 2015
    Inventors: Eugene M. Cummings, Kerry Berland
  • Publication number: 20150130477
    Abstract: An arc fault circuit interrupter test circuit is disclosed. The test circuit incorporates a controller along with at least one power transistor, a current sense circuit and a voltage sense circuit. When the power transistor is operated, the current flowing through the transistor is sensed, and if the current is not at least equal to a threshold value, the voltage at which the power transistor is operated is increased.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 10, 2013
    Publication date: May 14, 2015
    Inventors: Kerry Berland, Paul Berland, Mitch Budniak
  • Patent number: 9019113
    Abstract: A circuit, a system and/or a method detect a passive electrical connection and/or an active electrical connection between an electrical device and a power supply. An integrity of the electrical connection between the electrical device and the power supply is monitored to determine if the electrical device may have access to power and/or to determine if the electrical device may be secure while on display. A high frequency AC signal is modulated onto a positive power rail between the electrical device and the power supply. Capacitance circuitry of the electrical device may remove the high frequency signal from the positive power rail. An absence of the high frequency signal on the positive power rail indicates that the electrical connection exists between the electrical device and the power supply. A presence of the high frequency signal on the positive power rail indicates that the electrical connection does not exist between the electrical device and the power supply.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 13, 2009
    Date of Patent: April 28, 2015
    Assignee: Sennco Solutions, Inc.
    Inventors: Jim Groth, Christopher Marszalek, Daniel Horvath, Kerry Berland, Try Ty, Mark Kmiecik
  • Patent number: 8618811
    Abstract: An arc fault circuit interrupter test circuit is disclosed. The test circuit incorporates a controller along with at least one power transistor, a current sense circuit and a voltage sense circuit. When the power transistor is operated, the current flowing through the transistor is sensed, and if the current is not at least equal to a threshold value, the voltage at which the power transistor is operated is increased.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 6, 2011
    Date of Patent: December 31, 2013
    Assignee: Unique Technologies, LLC
    Inventors: Kerry Berland, Paul Berland, Mitch Budniak
  • Patent number: 8395907
    Abstract: A multi-sensor alarm apparatus, may prevent and/or may deter a theft and/or a removal of one or more articles from a display stand. A base, a main body and a head unit are provided. The base and the main body are secured to the display stand. The multi-sensor alarm apparatus monitors an integrity of the attachment of the main body to the base with a separation sensor. Further, the multi-sensor alarm apparatus monitors sensors connected to the head unit and/or to the main body. The sensors may be removed and/or added as needed depending on the articles to be secured.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 28, 2009
    Date of Patent: March 12, 2013
    Assignee: SENNCO SOLUTIONS, Inc
    Inventors: Christopher Marszalek, Jim Groth, Daniel Horvath, Andy Reynolds, Edward T. Eaton, Kerry Berland, Try Ty, Mark Kmiecik
  • Publication number: 20120256753
    Abstract: An arc fault circuit interrupter test circuit is disclosed. The test circuit incorporates a controller along with at least one power transistor, a current sense circuit and a voltage sense circuit. When the power transistor is operated, the current flowing through the transistor is sensed, and if the current is not at least equal to a threshold value, the voltage at which the power transistor is operated is increased.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 6, 2011
    Publication date: October 11, 2012
    Inventors: Kerry Berland, Paul Berland, Mitch Budniak
  • Patent number: 8247745
    Abstract: The temperature of shelves used in a food holding cabinet are measured using a transistor. The voltage across a PN junction being known to be temperature dependent, the shelf temperature can be inferred from a calculated temperature of a PN junction of a transistor thermally coupled to a heated or refrigerated shelf. No calibration of the measurement device is required since the PN junction voltage, current and temperature relationship is well known.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 14, 2010
    Date of Patent: August 21, 2012
    Assignee: Prince Castle, LLC.
    Inventors: Terry Tae-Il Chung, Jeff Schroeder, Kerry Berland, Douglas Reinking
  • Patent number: 8068023
    Abstract: An evidence chain of custody system that is application-specific auditable and trackable secure smart mobile containers (SMC) for securely storing evidence items that are collected at crime scenes and search locations pursuant to subpoenas or warrants. Each SMC includes a electronics package that can read RF tags applied to evidence bags or totes placed in the SMC or for oversized items, associated with the event or scene, that are tagged with active RF tags. The electronics package also includes condition sensors and an RF transmitter module to permit remote reporting and monitoring of GPS/RSSI location and condition. The SMC includes an electronic lock that provides access security and an audit trail of all opening, closing, and other events.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 20, 2007
    Date of Patent: November 29, 2011
    Inventors: Jacques M. Dulin, Kerry Berland, Paul Berland, David Reid, Rogers Brackmann, Dennis Kossnar
  • Publication number: 20110252984
    Abstract: The temperature of shelves used in a food holding cabinet are measured using a transistor. The voltage across a PN junction being known to be temperature dependent, the shelf temperature can be inferred from a calculated temperature of a PN junction of a transistor thermally coupled to a heated or refrigerated shelf. No calibration of the measurement device is required since the PN junction voltage, current and temperature relationship is well known.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 14, 2010
    Publication date: October 20, 2011
    Applicant: PRINCE CASTLE, INC.
    Inventors: Terry Tae-Il Chung, Jeff Schroeder, Kerry Berland, Douglas Reinking
  • Publication number: 20110114618
    Abstract: Bezels or escutcheons for a temperature-controlled food holding cabinet are removable and field replaceable by the use of interlocking tabs and detents that hold the escutcheon in place and align the escutcheon to electrical connectors. A tab formed on either the escutcheon or chassis of the cabinet, engages a corresponding detent formed on either the cabinet chassis or the escutcheon. Two tabs and detents are preferably used. One tab engages a corresponding detent with an interference fit.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 16, 2009
    Publication date: May 19, 2011
    Applicant: PRINCE CASTLE, INC
    Inventors: TERRY TAE-IL CHUNG, MICHAEL VALENTINO, EDWARD EATON, ERIC LARSON, BRIAN W. MATHEWS, KERRY BERLAND, DOUGLAS REINKING
  • Publication number: 20110114624
    Abstract: A universal food holding cabinet has multiple compartments, the temperatures of which are under software control by microprocessors or microcontrollers located on power supply circuit boards for corresponding compartments. Each compartment can have different temperature control requirements with different requirements being met by different programs in different processors, or different operating parameters for the same program. The cabinet is configured to prevent the power supply boards from being installed incorrectly, to provide an address to a power supply circuit board when it is installed and by which a power supply circuit can be addressed by a master controller to receive downloads of executable instructions and/or data.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 16, 2009
    Publication date: May 19, 2011
    Applicant: PRINCE CASTLE, INC
    Inventors: Terry Tae-IL Chung, Michael Valentino, Jeff Schroeder, Mark Kmiecik, David Reid, Paul Berland, Kerry Berland, Douglas Reinking
  • Publication number: 20110114625
    Abstract: A universal food holding cabinet has multiple compartments, the temperatures of which are under software control by microprocessors or microcontrollers located on power supply circuit boards for corresponding compartments. Each compartment can have different temperature control requirements with different requirements being met by a different program in different processors, or different operating parameters for the same program. The cabinet is configured to prevent the power supply boards from being installed incorrectly, to provide an address to a power supply circuit board when it is installed and by which a power supply circuit can be addressed by a master controller.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 16, 2009
    Publication date: May 19, 2011
    Applicant: PRINCE CASTLE, INC
    Inventors: TERRY TAE-IL CHUNG, MICHAEL VALENTINO, JEFF SCHROEDER, MARK KMIECIK, DAVID REID, PAUL BERLAND, KERRY BERLAND, DOUGLAS REINKING
  • Publication number: 20110084689
    Abstract: A circuit, a system and/or a method detect a passive electrical connection and/or an active electrical connection between an electrical device and a power supply. An integrity of the electrical connection between the electrical device and the power supply is monitored to determine if the electrical device may have access to power and/or to determine if the electrical device may be secure while on display. A high frequency AC signal is modulated onto a positive power rail between the electrical device and the power supply. Capacitance circuitry of the electrical device may remove the high frequency signal from the positive power rail. An absence of the high frequency signal on the positive power rail indicates that the electrical connection exists between the electrical device and the power supply. A presence of the high frequency signal on the positive power rail indicates that the electrical connection does not exist between the electrical device and the power supply.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 13, 2009
    Publication date: April 14, 2011
    Inventors: Jim Groth, Christopher Marszalek, Daniel Horvath, Kerry Berland, Try Ty, Mark Kmiecik
  • Patent number: 7872464
    Abstract: A testing system includes a hand-held transmitter that plugs into a receptacle electrically coupled to a selected branch circuit. The transmitter includes a circuit effective to test an arc fault circuit interrupter electrically coupled to the branch circuit by creating a first pulse on the branch circuit that is effective to trip the arc fault circuit interrupter. The transmitter can perform at least one additional test including: determining whether the receptacle is wired properly; determining a location of a circuit interrupting device electrically coupled to the branch circuit by creating a second pulse on the branch circuit that can be sensed by a receiver located proximately to the respective circuit interrupting device and broadly tuned about a frequency of the second pulse; and testing a ground fault circuit interrupter electrically coupled to the branch circuit by creating a third pulse on the branch circuit that is effective to trip the ground fault circuit interrupter.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 29, 2008
    Date of Patent: January 18, 2011
    Assignee: Unique Technologies, LLC
    Inventors: Kerry Berland, Mitchell Budniak, Paul Berland, Ronald Coia, Thomas McGann
  • Publication number: 20100301998
    Abstract: A multi-sensor alarm apparatus, system and method may prevent and/or may deter a theft and/or a removal of one or more articles from a display stand. A base, a main body and a head unit are provided. The base and the main body are secured to the display stand. The multi-sensor alarm apparatus monitors an integrity of the attachment of the main body to the base with a separation sensor. Further, the multi-sensor alarm apparatus monitors sensors connected to the head unit and/or to the main body. The sensors may be removed and/or added as needed depending on the articles to be secured.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 28, 2009
    Publication date: December 2, 2010
    Inventors: Christopher Marszalek, Jim Groth, Daniel Horvath, Andy Reynolds, Edward T. Eaton, Kerry Berland, Try Ty, Mark Kmiecik