Patents by Inventor NEDAL ALMOMANI

NEDAL ALMOMANI 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: 11948415
    Abstract: Secure enrollment of a user with an electronic lock is provided. Enrollment with the lock may include a verification process and a secure enrollment mode based on verification of a unique enrollment code (UEC) associated with an enrollment invitation link that may be provided to the user. Selection of the link may direct the user's mobile device to a client application, where an option may be provided for initiating the verification process. The UEC may be communicated to and presented by the lock. The user's device may capture the presented UEC, which may be compared against the UEC generated in association with the link. When validated, the lock may enter the secure enrollment mode, where the user can register an actuation passcode, or the lock may be paired with the mobile device over a short-range wireless connection, which may allow the user to actuate the lock via the client application.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 17, 2022
    Date of Patent: April 2, 2024
    Assignee: ASSA ABLOY Americas Residential Inc.
    Inventors: Kevin Pasma, Nedal Almomani
  • Patent number: 11913253
    Abstract: An electronic lock, such as a deadbolt, with a locking device movable between a locked position and an unlocked position. The lock includes a key fob including a RFID circuit indicative of a valid access code for the locking device. A circuit is provided that is configured to control movement of the locking device between the locked position and the unlocked position. The circuit includes a sensor, such as a contract sensor or a proximity sensor, which detects when a user is within range of a RFID device. When this happens, the sensor is configured to generate an electrical signal, which is used to activate the RFID device for a predetermined period of time. If the RFID device reads a valid access code, the device is unlocked.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 15, 2022
    Date of Patent: February 27, 2024
    Assignee: ASSA ABLOY Americas Residential Inc.
    Inventors: Nedal Almomani, Thuan Nguyen, Elena Gorkovenko, Wei Hsu, Yos Singtoroj
  • Patent number: 11713594
    Abstract: An electronic lock with a lock assembly that includes a bolt movable between an extended position and a retracted position. The electronic lock includes a motor configured to drive the bolt between the extended position and the retracted position. A controller is provided that is configured to control actuation of the motor to selectively move the bolt between the extended position and the retracted position. The electronic lock includes a user interface configured to output information about the electronic lock. A misalignment scoring means is provided for detecting interference to movement of the bolt between the extended position and the retracted position and determining a lock misalignment score based on the detected interference. The user interface identifies the lock misalignment score.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 2, 2020
    Date of Patent: August 1, 2023
    Assignee: Spectrum Brands, Inc.
    Inventors: Nedal Almomani, Matthew Lovett, Timothy Brewer
  • Publication number: 20230203841
    Abstract: A sensor assembly includes a sensor located within an opening formed in a strike box of the strike assembly. The sensor, which could be an optical, mechanical, continuity, inductive, ultrasonic, and/or mechanical sensor, is configured to detect whether the bolt of the bolt assembly is encompassed by the strike box. The sensor assembly is configured to interact with a surface of the bolt when the bolt is located within the opening.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 3, 2023
    Publication date: June 29, 2023
    Applicant: Spectrum Brands, Inc.
    Inventors: Nedal Almomani, Chasen Beck, Matthew Lovett
  • Publication number: 20230056890
    Abstract: Secure enrollment of a user with an electronic lock is provided. Enrollment with the lock may include a verification process and a secure enrollment mode based on verification of a unique enrollment code (UEC) associated with an enrollment invitation link that may be provided to the user. Selection of the link may direct the user’s mobile device to a client application, where an option may be provided for initiating the verification process. The UEC may be communicated to and presented by the lock. The user’s device may capture the presented UEC, which may be compared against the UEC generated in association with the link. When validated, the lock may enter the secure enrollment mode, where the user can register an actuation passcode, or the lock may be paired with the mobile device over a short-range wireless connection, which may allow the user to actuate the lock via the client application.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 17, 2022
    Publication date: February 23, 2023
    Inventors: Kevin PASMA, Nedal ALMOMANI
  • Publication number: 20230040414
    Abstract: An electronic lock, such as a deadbolt, with a locking device movable between a locked position and an unlocked position. The lock includes a key fob including a RFID circuit indicative of a valid access code for the locking device. A circuit is provided that is configured to control movement of the locking device between the locked position and the unlocked position. The circuit includes a sensor, such as a contract sensor or a proximity sensor, which detects when a user is within range of a RFID device. When this happens, the sensor is configured to generate an electrical signal, which is used to activate the RFID device for a predetermined period of time. If the RFID device reads a valid access code, the device is unlocked.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 15, 2022
    Publication date: February 9, 2023
    Inventors: Nedal ALMOMANI, Thuan NGUYEN, Elena GORKOVENKO, Wei HSU, Yos SINGTOROJ
  • Patent number: 11391064
    Abstract: An electronic lock, such as a deadbolt, with a locking device movable between a locked position and an unlocked position. The lock includes a key fob including a RFID circuit indicative of a valid access code for the locking device. A circuit is provided that is configured to control movement of the locking device between the locked position and the unlocked position. The circuit includes a sensor, such as a contract sensor or a proximity sensor, which detects when a user is within range of a RFID device. When this happens, the sensor is configured to generate an electrical signal, which is used to activate the RFID device for a predetermined period of time. If the RFID device reads a valid access code, the device is unlocked.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 22, 2019
    Date of Patent: July 19, 2022
    Assignee: Spectrum Brands, Inc.
    Inventors: Nedal Almomani, Thuan Nguyen, Elena Gorkovenko, Wei Hsu, Yos Singtoroj
  • Patent number: 11060323
    Abstract: An electronic lock with a wireless module configured to communicate wirelessly using a selected wireless communication protocol. The lock includes a hardware profile selector, such as a plurality of switches, which can be configured to set the wireless protocol used by the wireless module. For example, the hardware profile selector can be adjusted to change the wireless protocol used by the lock.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 22, 2013
    Date of Patent: July 13, 2021
    Assignee: Spectrum Brands, Inc.
    Inventors: Nedal Almomani, Michael Maridakis
  • Publication number: 20210010293
    Abstract: An electronic lock with a lock assembly that includes a bolt movable between an extended position and a retracted position. The electronic lock includes a motor configured to drive the bolt between the extended position and the retracted position. A controller is provided that is configured to control actuation of the motor to selectively move the bolt between the extended position and the retracted position. The electronic lock includes a user interface configured to output information about the electronic lock. A misalignment scoring means is provided for detecting interference to movement of the bolt between the extended position and the retracted position and determining a lock misalignment score based on the detected interference. The user interface identifies the lock misalignment score.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 2, 2020
    Publication date: January 14, 2021
    Inventors: Nedal Almomani, Matthew Lovett, Timothy Brewer
  • Patent number: 10704293
    Abstract: An electronic lock with a lock assembly that includes a bolt movable between an extended position and a retracted position. The electronic lock includes a motor configured to drive the bolt between the extended position and the retracted position. A controller is provided that is configured to control actuation of the motor to selectively move the bolt between the extended position and the retracted position. The electronic lock includes a user interface configured to output information about the electronic lock. A misalignment scoring means is provided for detecting interference to movement of the bolt between the extended position and the retracted position and determining a lock misalignment score based on the detected interference. The user interface identifies the lock misalignment score.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 28, 2016
    Date of Patent: July 7, 2020
    Assignee: Spectrum Brands, Inc.
    Inventors: Nedal Almomani, Matthew Lovett, Timothy Brewer
  • Publication number: 20190284839
    Abstract: An electronic lock, such as a deadbolt, with a locking device movable between a locked position and an unlocked position. The lock includes a key fob including a RFID circuit indicative of a valid access code for the locking device. A circuit is provided that is configured to control movement of the locking device between the locked position and the unlocked position. The circuit includes a sensor, such as a contract sensor or a proximity sensor, which detects when a user is within range of a RFID device. When this happens, the sensor is configured to generate an electrical signal, which is used to activate the RFID device for a predetermined period of time. If the RFID device reads a valid access code, the device is unlocked.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 22, 2019
    Publication date: September 19, 2019
    Inventors: Nedal ALMOMANI, Thuan Nguyen, Elena Gorkovenko, Wei Hsu, Yos Singtoroj
  • Patent number: 10240365
    Abstract: An electronic lock, such as a deadbolt, with a locking device movable between a locked position and an unlocked position. The lock includes a key fob including a RFID circuit indicative of a valid access code for the locking device. A circuit is provided that is configured to control movement of the locking device between the locked position and the unlocked position. The circuit includes a sensor, such as a contract sensor or a proximity sensor, which detects when a user is within range of a RFID device. When this happens, the sensor is configured to generate an electrical signal, which is used to activate the RFID device for a predetermined period of time. If the RFID device reads a valid access code, the device is unlocked.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 11, 2013
    Date of Patent: March 26, 2019
    Assignee: Spectrum Brands, Inc.
    Inventors: Nedal Almomani, Thuan Nguyen, Elena Gorkovenko, Wei Hsu, Yos Singtoroj
  • Publication number: 20170362856
    Abstract: A sensor assembly includes a sensor located within an opening formed in a strike box of the strike assembly. The sensor, which could be an optical, mechanical, continuity, inductive, ultrasonic, and/or mechanical sensor, is configured to detect whether the bolt of the bolt assembly is encompassed by the strike box. The sensor assembly is configured to interact with a surface of the bolt when the bolt is located within the opening.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 12, 2017
    Publication date: December 21, 2017
    Inventors: NEDAL ALMOMANI, CHASEN BECK, MATTHEW LOVETT
  • Publication number: 20170152679
    Abstract: An electronic lock with a lock assembly that includes a bolt movable between an extended position and a retracted position. The electronic lock includes a motor configured to drive the bolt between the extended position and the retracted position. A controller is provided that is configured to control actuation of the motor to selectively move the bolt between the extended position and the retracted position. The electronic lock includes a user interface configured to output information about the electronic lock. A misalignment scoring means is provided for detecting interference to movement of the bolt between the extended position and the retracted position and determining a lock misalignment score based on the detected interference. The user interface identifies the lock misalignment score.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 28, 2016
    Publication date: June 1, 2017
    Inventors: Nedal Almomani, Matthew Lovett, Timothy Brewer
  • Publication number: 20140157842
    Abstract: An electronic lock, such as a deadbolt, with a locking device movable between a locked position and an unlocked position. The lock includes a key fob including a RFID circuit indicative of a valid access code for the locking device. A circuit is provided that is configured to control movement of the locking device between the locked position and the unlocked position. The circuit includes a sensor, such as a contract sensor or a proximity sensor, which detects when a user is within range of a RFID device. When this happens, the sensor is configured to generate an electrical signal, which is used to activate the RFID device for a predetermined period of time. If the RFID device reads a valid access code, the device is unlocked.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 11, 2013
    Publication date: June 12, 2014
    Inventors: NEDAL ALMOMANI, THUAN NGUYEN, ELENA GORKOVENKO, WEI HSU, YOS SINGTOROJ
  • Publication number: 20140113563
    Abstract: An electronic lock with a wireless module configured to communicate wirelessly using a selected wireless communication protocol. The lock includes a hardware profile selector, such as a plurality of switches, which can be configured to set the wireless protocol used by the wireless module. For example, the hardware profile selector can be adjusted to change the wireless protocol used by the lock.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 22, 2013
    Publication date: April 24, 2014
    Inventors: NEDAL ALMOMANI, MICHAEL MARIDAKIS