Patents by Inventor Michael Swearman

Michael Swearman 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: 11905733
    Abstract: A dampener for an exit device may be disposed between a portion of an exit device actuator and an exit device chassis so that the dampener dampens vibrations to reduce noise of the exit device and/or inhibit unintentional movement of the actuator to an actuated position. The dampener may be composed at least partially of a viscoelastic material.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 21, 2020
    Date of Patent: February 20, 2024
    Assignee: ASSA ABLOY Accessories and Door Controls Group, Inc.
    Inventors: Vincent Baker, Michael Connell, Michael Swearman, Douglas Thompson
  • Publication number: 20200370332
    Abstract: A dampener for an exit device may be disposed between a portion of an exit device actuator and an exit device chassis so that the dampener dampens vibrations to reduce noise of the exit device and/or inhibit unintentional movement of the actuator to an actuated position. The dampener may be composed at least partially of a viscoelastic material.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 21, 2020
    Publication date: November 26, 2020
    Applicant: ASSA ABLOY Accessories and Door Controls Group, Inc.
    Inventors: Vincent Baker, Michael Connell, Michael Swearman, Douglas Thompson
  • Publication number: 20170365114
    Abstract: A door entry system for operating a door using a wireless transmitter device containing identification credentials of a user. The system includes a door operable by an uncoupling or releasing securing mechanism, a door controller capable of operating the uncoupling or releasing securing mechanism and a door handle for grasping by the user to operate the door, the handle having a cavity, the handle being secured to the door and spaced away from a surface thereof. The system includes a wireless device reader disposed in the handle cavity and a power source connected to the card reader. The wireless transmitter may be presented in the vicinity of the reader in the door handle and, upon verification of the credentials transmitted from the wireless transmitter device, the reader sends a signal to the door controller to uncouple or release the securing mechanism and permit the door to open.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 16, 2017
    Publication date: December 21, 2017
    Inventors: Luis Bettencourt, Michael Swearman, Michael Connell, Vinny Baker, Catelyn Herman, Paul Smith, Doug Thompson