Patents by Inventor Michael Watroba

Michael Watroba 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: 10922909
    Abstract: A secure lockable enclosure having a compartment therein, includes an electronically-actuated latching mechanism coupled to a door; a network interface; a sensor for sensing a characteristic related to a user attempting to gain access to the compartment; an environmental controller for heating and/or cooling the compartment; and a processor. The processor being adapted to (i) cause the network interface to transmit information indicative of a sensed characteristic of a user attempting to gain access to the compartment and capable of processing an unlock signal, and (ii) control the environmental controller based on a characteristic of an item placed in the compartment.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 6, 2018
    Date of Patent: February 16, 2021
    Inventors: Alberto Romero, Michael Watroba
  • Publication number: 20190122463
    Abstract: A secure lockable enclosure having a compartment therein, includes an electronically-actuated latching mechanism coupled to a door; a network interface; a sensor for sensing a characteristic related to a user attempting to gain access to the compartment; an environmental controller for heating and/or cooling the compartment; and a processor. The processor being adapted to (i) cause the network interface to transmit information indicative of a sensed characteristic of a user attempting to gain access to the compartment and capable of processing an unlock signal, and (ii) control the environmental controller based on a characteristic of an item placed in the compartment.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 6, 2018
    Publication date: April 25, 2019
    Inventors: Alberto Romero, Michael Watroba
  • Patent number: 10176652
    Abstract: A computer-implemented method for controlling access of a user to a structure, or objects stored within a compartment of a secure lockbox is provided. In some embodiments, the method may be used to control the access of a user to a structure, or one or more objects, such as a key, located in the compartment of a secure lockbox. In further embodiments the method may include the steps of: receiving identification information describing the user from the secure lockbox or electronically-controllable electronic lock device; receiving identification information of an account holder; verifying the received identification information of the user against the account holder information; providing an unlock code to the secure lockbox or the electronically-controllable electronic lock device if the user identification information matches the account holder information.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 27, 2017
    Date of Patent: January 8, 2019
    Inventors: Alberto Romero, Michael Watroba
  • Publication number: 20180165637
    Abstract: In some embodiments, a secure package delivery system and methods may include a remotely-controllable electronic door lock device accessible by in a system server, a delivery information device in communication with the system server, and a client device in communication with the system server. The delivery information device may provide delivery status information of a package to the system server. The remotely-controllable electronic lock device may enable or prevent access to a door at the location to which the package is to be delivered. The system server may, in response to receiving a notification that the package en route for delivery is proximate the delivery location and receiving a secure package delivery indicator associated the package recipient's account that indicates whether the package recipient has provided consent for a package delivery in a structure at the delivery location locked with an electronic lock without further instruction by the package recipient at a time of delivery.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 2, 2017
    Publication date: June 14, 2018
    Inventors: Alberto Romero, Michael Watroba, Jeff Sager, Patrick Maher
  • Publication number: 20180165631
    Abstract: In some embodiments, a secure package delivery system and methods may include a door lock smart device in communication with a system server, a delivery information device in communication with the system server, and a client device in communication with the system server. The delivery information device may provide delivery status information of a package to the system server. The door lock smart device may govern access to a door at the location to which the package is to be delivered. The system server may, in response to receiving the delivery status information of the package from the delivery information device, communicate with the door lock smart device to enable access to the door governed by the door lock smart device. The system server may also be configured to communicate delivery completion information to the client device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 14, 2016
    Publication date: June 14, 2018
    Applicant: ID Lock Smart, LLC
    Inventors: Alberto Romero, Michael Watroba, Jeff Sager, Patrick Maher
  • Publication number: 20170372542
    Abstract: A computer-implemented method for controlling access of a user to a structure, or objects stored within a compartment of a secure lockbox is provided. In some embodiments, the method may be used to control the access of a user to a structure, or one or more objects, such as a key, located in the compartment of a secure lockbox. In further embodiments the method may include the steps of: receiving identification information describing the user from the secure lockbox or electronically-controllable electronic lock device; receiving identification information of an account holder; verifying the received identification information of the user against the account holder information; providing an unlock code to the secure lockbox or the electronically-controllable electronic lock device if the user identification information matches the account holder information.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 27, 2017
    Publication date: December 28, 2017
    Inventors: Alberto Romero, Michael Watroba