Patents by Inventor Mark D. Alexis

Mark D. Alexis 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).

  • Systems and methods for providing a pedestal with collision damage protection
    Patent number: 10497240
    Abstract: A pedestal for an Electronic Article Surveillance (“EAS”) system. The pedestal comprising: a frame; at least one antenna disposed in or coupled to the frame; and a rotatable member directly coupled to the frame so as to mechanically support the pedestal in a vertical position when in use and configured to allow the frame to transition from the vertical position to an angled position when a force is applied to the frame by an external object.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 23, 2017
    Date of Patent: December 3, 2019
    Assignee: Sensormatic Electronics, LLC
    Inventors: Mark D. Alexis, Jose Hernandez
  • SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR PROVIDING A PEDESTAL WITH COLLISION DAMAGE PROTECTION.
    Publication number: 20180341797
    Abstract: A pedestal for an Electronic Article Surveillance (“EAS”) system. The pedestal comprising: a frame; at least one antenna disposed in or coupled to the frame; and a rotatable member directly coupled to the frame so as to mechanically support the pedestal in a vertical position when in use and configured to allow the frame to transition from the vertical position to an angled position when a force is applied to the frame by an external object.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 23, 2017
    Publication date: November 29, 2018
    Applicant: Tyco Fire & Security GmbH
    Inventors: Mark D. Alexis, Jose Hernandez
  • Security tag and method of using same to facilitate authorized removal of inventory items from controlled areas
    Patent number: 9852596
    Abstract: Security tag and method of using same facilitates authorized removal of items from a controlled area where the items have been marked with an item identification code. The method involves providing a transaction software application to facilitate use of a PMCD to obtain the item identification code and participate in a wireless communication session with a transaction server to receive an authorization for release of the item from the controlled area. The application uses the PMCD to access from the security tag certain security tag information available from the security tag. The security tag information is used at the PMCD to determine an unlock code for the security tag. The PMCD is then used to wirelessly communicate the unlock code to the security tag after the authorization for release has been received.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 17, 2015
    Date of Patent: December 26, 2017
    Assignee: Tyco Fire & Security GmbH
    Inventor: Mark D. Alexis
  • SECURITY TAG AND METHOD OF USING SAME TO FACILITATE AUTHORIZED REMOVAL OF INVENTORY ITEMS FROM CONTROLLED AREAS
    Publication number: 20170053506
    Abstract: Security tag and method of using same facilitates authorized removal of items from a controlled area where the items have been marked with an item identification code. The method involves providing a transaction software application to facilitate use of a PMCD to obtain the item identification code and participate in a wireless communication session with a transaction server to receive an authorization for release of the item from the controlled area. The application uses the PMCD to access from the security tag certain security tag information available from the security tag. The security tag information is used at the PMCD to determine an unlock code for the security tag. The PMCD is then used to wirelessly communicate the unlock code to the security tag after the authorization for release has been received.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 17, 2015
    Publication date: February 23, 2017
    Applicant: TYCO FIRE & SECURITY GMBH
    Inventor: Mark D. Alexis