Patents by Inventor Nick Scholtes
Nick Scholtes 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).
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Patent number: 9000901Abstract: A method of controlling the operation of a door of a vehicle relative to a door frame of the vehicle is provided. The position of the door is sensed and a door open command or a door close command is received. Opening or closing of the door at preselected speeds is initiated based on the command received. The length of time that the open command or close command is continuously received is then determined. The door is moved at a relatively slow speed for a predetermined initial time period and after the predetermined initial time period has ended the door is moved at a relatively faster speed.Type: GrantFiled: January 24, 2013Date of Patent: April 7, 2015Assignee: Control Solutions LLCInventors: Michael McKee, Nick Scholtes, John Hayden
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Patent number: 8640597Abstract: A weapons system includes a frame having an axis. A targeting assembly is arranged and operational to move rotationally the frame axis. The targeting assembly includes a weapon. A user interface is attached to the weapon and is operable actuate movement of the targeting assembly about the axis.Type: GrantFiled: July 31, 2009Date of Patent: February 4, 2014Assignee: Control Solutions LLCInventors: John Hayden, Krzysztof Grzyb, Alyn Brown, Nick Scholtes, Brett Walach
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Patent number: 8641125Abstract: An obstruction detection system using a safety switch with a plurality of sensors is provided. The sensors include a sensing element molded in a casing and separated from an adjacent sensor by one of a plurality of connectors. A clip has a strip portion and a first attachment arm extending at an angle from the strip portion. A second attachment arm extends from the strip portion. A barb leg is disposed at an angle relative to the strip portion. The barb leg has a first leg end and a second leg end opposite the first leg end with the barb leg connected at the first leg end to the second attachment arm and the second leg end is disposed toward and spaced apart from the strip portion.Type: GrantFiled: March 16, 2011Date of Patent: February 4, 2014Assignee: Control Solutions LLCInventors: Jorge Jimenez, Nick Scholtes, Robert C. Signaigo
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Publication number: 20130138303Abstract: A method of controlling the operation of a door of a vehicle relative to a door frame of the vehicle is provided. The position of the door is sensed and a door open command or a door close command is received. Opening or closing of the door at preselected speeds is initiated based on the command received. The length of time that the open command or close command is continuously received is then determined. The door is moved at a relatively slow speed for a predetermined initial time period and after the predetermined initial time period has ended the door is moved at a relatively faster speed.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 24, 2013Publication date: May 30, 2013Applicant: CONTROL SOLUTIONS LLCInventors: MICHAEL McKEE, Nick Scholtes, John Hayden
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Patent number: 8373550Abstract: A controller for a door system and an associated method of operation for actuating a door. The controller may be electrically coupled with a motor, an outer door switch and an inner door switch. The controller, activates a motor assist and may maintain a desirable current supply to the motor assist. Determining a relative position of the door and determining whether movement of the door is obstructed is performed. The controller actuates the door to an appropriate position and determines whether door operation exceeds a maximum time threshold. The controller may be configured to deactivate the motor assist once the door reaches an appropriate position or the door operation exceeds the maximum time threshold.Type: GrantFiled: August 20, 2008Date of Patent: February 12, 2013Assignee: Control Solutions LLCInventors: Michael McKee, Nick Scholtes, John Hayden
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Patent number: 8282061Abstract: Clips for attaching sensors, cables, or other items to doors, such as retrofitted armored vehicle doors, are provided. In one example embodiment, a clip includes a strip portion, a first attachment arm extending from the strip portion, and a second attachment arm extending from the strip portion. A barb leg is disposed at an angle relative to the strip portion and includes a first leg end and a second leg end opposite the first leg end. The barb leg is connected at the first leg end to the second attachment arm, and the second leg end is disposed towards and spaced apart from the strip portion. A cable clamp extends from an end of the second attachment arm opposite the strip portion or an end of the strip portion opposite the first attachment arm.Type: GrantFiled: March 16, 2011Date of Patent: October 9, 2012Assignee: Control Solutions LLCInventors: Jorge Jimenez, Nick Scholtes, Robert C. Signaigo
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Publication number: 20120180391Abstract: A controller for a door system and an associated method of operation for actuating a door. The controller may be electrically coupled with a motor, an outer door switch and an inner door switch. The controller, activates a motor assist and may maintain a desirable current supply to the motor assist. Determining a relative position of the door and determining whether movement of the door is obstructed is performed. The controller actuates the door to an appropriate position and determines whether door operation exceeds a maximum time threshold. The controller may be configured to deactivate the motor assist once the door reaches an appropriate position or the door operation exceeds the maximum time threshold.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 20, 2008Publication date: July 19, 2012Applicant: CONTROL SOLUTIONS, INC.Inventors: Michael McKee, Nick Scholtes, John Hayden
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Patent number: 8002328Abstract: A door assist system for use in a motor vehicle, to aid the user in opening doors by providing a power assist and operative controls. The door assist system can be retrofitted to existing vehicles such as armored motor vehicles used in military operations, to aid the user in opening heavy armored doors. The door assist system includes a programmable central controller coupled to internal and external open and close switches and sensors for activating door movement.Type: GrantFiled: August 20, 2008Date of Patent: August 23, 2011Assignee: Control Solutions LLCInventors: Michael McKee, Nick Scholtes, John Hayden
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Publication number: 20110162279Abstract: An obstruction detection system using a safety switch with a plurality of sensors is provided. The sensors include a sensing element molded in a casing and separated from an adjacent sensor by one of a plurality of connectors. A clip has a strip portion and a first attachment arm extending at an angle from the strip portion. A second attachment arm extends from the strip portion. A barb leg is disposed at an angle relative to the strip portion. The barb leg has a first leg end and a second leg end opposite the first leg end with the barb leg connected at the first leg end to the second attachment arm and the second leg end is disposed toward and spaced apart from the strip portion.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 16, 2011Publication date: July 7, 2011Applicant: Control Solutions LLCInventors: Jorge Jimenez, Nick Scholtes, Robert C. Signaigo
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Publication number: 20110163209Abstract: Clips for attaching sensors, cables, or other items to doors, such as retrofitted armored vehicle doors, are provided. In one example embodiment, a clip includes a strip portion, a first attachment arm extending from the strip portion, and a second attachment arm extending from the strip portion. A barb leg is disposed at an angle relative to the strip portion and includes a first leg end and a second leg end opposite the first leg end. The barb leg is connected at the first leg end to the second attachment arm, and the second leg end is disposed towards and spaced apart from the strip portion. A cable clamp extends from an end of the second attachment arm opposite the strip portion or an end of the strip portion opposite the first attachment arm.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 16, 2011Publication date: July 7, 2011Applicant: Control Solutions LLCInventors: Jorge Jimenez, Nick Scholtes, Robert C. Signaigo
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Patent number: 7959211Abstract: A system and method of installing sensors around a perimeter of a motorized armored vehicle door to detect obstructions between a closing door and a door frame are provided. A safety switch including a plurality of sensors formed of a sensing element molded in a casing is provided. Adjacent sensors are separated from one another by electrical connectors. A clip is used to retrofit the safety switch to the door.Type: GrantFiled: August 25, 2008Date of Patent: June 14, 2011Assignee: Control Solutions LLCInventors: Jorge Jimenez, Nick Scholtes, Robert C. Signaigo
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Patent number: 7938376Abstract: A clip for securing one object relative to another, such as securing an object to a vehicle door or frame is provided. The clip is useful for installing a strip of safety sensors around the circumference of a vehicle door retrofitted with a motorized assist system.Type: GrantFiled: August 22, 2008Date of Patent: May 10, 2011Assignee: Control Solutions LLCInventors: Jorge Jimenez, Nick Scholtes, Robert C. Signaigo
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Publication number: 20110023698Abstract: A weapons system includes a frame having an axis. A targeting assembly is arranged and operational to move rotationally the frame axis. The targeting assembly includes a weapon. A user interface is attached to the weapon and is operable actuate movement of the targeting assembly about the axis.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 31, 2009Publication date: February 3, 2011Applicant: CONTROL SOLUTIONS LLCInventors: John Hayden, Krzysztof Grzyb, Alyn Brown, Nick Scholtes, Brett Walach
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Publication number: 20100313477Abstract: A door assist system for use in a motor vehicle, to aid the user in opening doors by providing a power assist and operative controls. The door assist system can be retrofitted to existing vehicles such as armored motor vehicles used in military operations, to aid the user in opening heavy armored doors. The door assist system includes a programmable central controller coupled to internal and external open and close switches and sensors for activating door movement.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 20, 2008Publication date: December 16, 2010Applicant: CONTROL SOLUTIONS, INC.Inventors: Michael McKee, Nick Scholtes, John Hayden
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Patent number: D621338Type: GrantFiled: June 29, 2009Date of Patent: August 10, 2010Assignee: Control Solutions LLCInventors: Jorge Jimenez, Nick Scholtes, Robert C. Signagio
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Patent number: D669837Type: GrantFiled: July 6, 2010Date of Patent: October 30, 2012Assignee: Control Solutions LLCInventors: Jorge Jimenez, Nick Scholtes, Robert C. Signagio
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Patent number: D790432Type: GrantFiled: September 17, 2012Date of Patent: June 27, 2017Assignee: Control Solutions LLCInventors: Jorge Jimenez, Nick Scholtes, Robert C. Signagio