Patents by Inventor Nathan Emlen

Nathan Emlen 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).

  • MODULAR CONTROLLER FOR A BUILDING MANAGEMENT SYSTEM
    Publication number: 20250238007
    Abstract: A device for use in a building management system (BMS) is a controller device. The device includes a base comprising a first processor and a base interface, the first processor being configured to provide control operations for a device in the building system, and a first module installable on and removable from the base. The first module includes a first module interface for receiving power from and communicating with the base via the base interface. In some embodiments, the device includes an optional a second module installable on and removable from the base, the second module comprising a second module interface for receiving power from and communicating with the base via the base interface.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 7, 2025
    Publication date: July 24, 2025
    Inventors: Christopher Brophy, Daniel Disch, Kim Weller, Julie Ahl, Nathan Emlen
  • Modular controller for a building management system
    Patent number: 12271164
    Abstract: A device for use in a building management system (BMS) is a controller device. The device includes a base comprising a first processor and a base interface, the first processor being configure to provide control operations for a device in the building system, and a first module installable on and removable from the base. The first module includes a first module interface for receiving power from and communicating with the base via the base interface. In some embodiments, the device includes an optional a second module installable on and removable from the base, the second module comprising a second module interface for receiving power from and communicating with the base via the base interface.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 22, 2022
    Date of Patent: April 8, 2025
    Assignee: Tyco Fire & Security GmbH
    Inventors: Christopher Brophy, Daniel Disch, Kim Weller, Julie Ahl, Nathan Emlen
  • MODULAR CONTROLLER FOR A BUILDING MANAGEMENT SYSTEM
    Publication number: 20230266726
    Abstract: A device for use in a building management system (BMS) is a controller device. The device includes a base comprising a first processor and a base interface, the first processor being configure to provide control operations for a device in the building system, and a first module installable on and removable from the base. The first module includes a first module interface for receiving power from and communicating with the base via the base interface. In some embodiments, the device includes an optional a second module installable on and removable from the base, the second module comprising a second module interface for receiving power from and communicating with the base via the base interface.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 22, 2022
    Publication date: August 24, 2023
    Inventors: Christopher Brophy, Daniel Disch, Kim Weller, Julie Ahl, Nathan Emlen