Patents by Inventor Paul E. Wanis

Paul E. Wanis 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: 7164246
    Abstract: A movable barrier operator having an electrical motor responsive to control signals for moving the barrier, a controller to control the barrier movements, and two command apparatuses for generating command inputs, which command apparatuses are located remotely from each other. The first command apparatus is mounted in a location remote from the controller and easily accessible by the users, and the second command apparatus is located close proximity to the controller to be easily accessible by an installer at the time of service.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 7, 2005
    Date of Patent: January 16, 2007
    Assignee: The Chamberlain Group, Inc.
    Inventors: James J. Fitzgibbon, Paul E. Wanis, Colin B. Willmott
  • Patent number: 6806672
    Abstract: A movable barrier operator having improved safety and energy efficiency features automatically detects line voltage frequency and uses that information to set a worklight shut-off time. The operator automatically detects the type of door (single panel or segmented) and uses that information to set a maximum speed of door travel. The operator moves the door with a linearly variable speed from start of travel to stop for smooth and quiet performance. The operator provides for full door closure by driving the door into the floor when the DOWN limit is reached and no auto-reverse condition has been detected. The operator provides for user selection of a minimum stop speed for easy starting and stopping of sticky or binding doors.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 28, 2003
    Date of Patent: October 19, 2004
    Assignee: The Chamberlain Group, Inc.
    Inventors: James J. Fitzgibbon, Paul E. Wanis, Colin B. Willmott
  • Publication number: 20040195986
    Abstract: A movable barrier operator having an electrical motor responsive to control signals for moving the barrier, a controller to control the barrier movements, and two command apparatuses for generating command inputs, which command apparatuses are located remotely from each other. The first command apparatus is mounted in a location remote from the controller and easily accessible by the users, and the second command apparatus is located close proximity to the controller to be easily accessible by an installer at the time of service.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 30, 2003
    Publication date: October 7, 2004
    Applicant: The Chamberlain Group, Inc.
    Inventors: James J. Fitzgibbon, Paul E. Wanis, Colin B. Willmott
  • Patent number: 6744231
    Abstract: A movable barrier operator having improved safety and energy efficiency features automatically detects line voltage frequency and uses that information to set a worklight shut-off time. The operator automatically detects the type of door (single panel or segmented) and uses that information to set a maximum speed of door travel. The operator moves the door with a linearly variable speed from start of travel to stop for smooth and quiet performance. The operator provides for full door closure by driving the door into the floor when the DOWN limit is reached and no auto-reverse condition has been detected. The operator provides for user selection of a minimum stop speed for easy starting and stopping of sticky or binding doors.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 23, 2001
    Date of Patent: June 1, 2004
    Assignee: The Chamberlain Group, Inc.
    Inventors: James J. Fitzgibbon, Paul E. Wanis, Colin B. Willmott
  • Patent number: 6720747
    Abstract: A movable barrier operator having improved safety and energy efficiency features automatically detects line voltage frequency and uses that information to set a worklight shut-off time. The operator automatically detects the type of door (single panel or segmented) and uses that information to set a maximum speed of door travel. The operator moves the door with a linearly variable speed from start of travel to stop for smooth and quiet performance. The operator provides for full door closure by driving the door into the floor when the DOWN limit is reached and no auto-reverse condition has been detected. The operator provides for user selection of a minimum stop speed for easy starting and stopping of sticky or binding doors.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 20, 2000
    Date of Patent: April 13, 2004
    Assignee: The Chamberlain Group, Inc.
    Inventors: James J. Fitzgibbon, Paul E. Wanis, Colin B. Willmott
  • Publication number: 20040056621
    Abstract: A movable barrier operator having improved safety and energy efficiency features automatically detects line voltage frequency and uses that information to set a worklight shut-off time. The operator automatically detects the type of door (single panel or segmented) and uses that information to set a maximum speed of door travel. The operator moves the door with a linearly variable speed from start of travel to stop for smooth and quiet performance. The operator provides for full door closure by driving the door into the floor when the DOWN limit is reached and no auto-reverse condition has been detected. The operator provides for user selection of a minimum stop speed for easy starting and stopping of sticky or binding doors.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 30, 2003
    Publication date: March 25, 2004
    Applicant: The Chamberlain Group, Inc.
    Inventors: James J. Fitzgibbon, Paul E. Wanis, Colin B. Willmott
  • Patent number: 6710560
    Abstract: A movable barrier operator having improved safety and energy efficiency features automatically detects line voltage frequency and uses that information to set a worklight shut-off time. The operator automatically detects the type of door (single panel or segmented) and uses that information to set a maximum speed of door travel. The operator moves the door with a linearly variable speed from start of travel to stop for smooth and quiet performance. The operator provides for full door closure by driving the door into the floor when the DOWN limit is reached and no auto-reverse condition has been detected. The operator provides for user selection of a minimum stop speed for easy starting and stopping of sticky or binding doors.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 12, 2001
    Date of Patent: March 23, 2004
    Assignee: The Chamberlain Group, Inc.
    Inventors: James J. Fitzgibbon, Paul E. Wanis, Colin B. Willmott
  • Patent number: 6683431
    Abstract: A movable barrier operator having improved safety and energy efficiency features automatically detects line voltage frequency and uses that information to set a worklight shut-off time. The operator automatically detects the type of door (single panel or segmented) and uses that information to set a maximum speed of door travel. The operator moves the door with a linearly variable speed from start of travel to stop for smooth and quiet performance. The operator provides for full door closure by driving the door into the floor when the DOWN limit is reached and no auto-reverse condition has been detected. The operator provides for user selection of a minimum stop speed for easy starting and stopping of sticky or binding doors.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 12, 2001
    Date of Patent: January 27, 2004
    Assignee: The Chamberlin Group, Inc.
    Inventors: James J. Fitzgibbon, Paul E. Wanis, Colin B. Willmott
  • Publication number: 20030205980
    Abstract: A movable barrier operator having improved safety and energy efficiency features automatically detects line voltage frequency and uses that information to set a worklight shut-off time. The operator automatically detects the type of door (single panel or segmented) and uses that information to set a maximum speed of door travel. The operator moves the door with a linearly variable speed from start of travel to stop for smooth and quiet performance. The operator provides for full door closure by driving the door into the floor when the DOWN limit is reached and no auto-reverse condition has been detected. The operator provides for user selection of a minimum stop speed for easy starting and stopping of sticky or binding doors.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 28, 2003
    Publication date: November 6, 2003
    Applicant: The Chamberlain Group, Inc.
    Inventors: James J. Fitzgibbon, Paul E. Wanis, Colin B. Wilmott
  • Patent number: 6456022
    Abstract: A movable barrier operator having improved safety and energy efficiency features automatically detects line voltage frequency and uses that information to set a worklight shut-off time. The operator automatically detects the type of door (single panel or segmented) and uses that information to set a maximum speed of door travel. The operator moves the door with a linearly variable speed from start of travel to stop for smooth and quiet performance. The operator provides for full door closure by driving the door into the floor when the DOWN limit is reached and no auto-reverse condition has been detected. The operator provides for user selection of a minimum stop speed for easy starting and stopping of sticky or binding doors.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 27, 2000
    Date of Patent: September 24, 2002
    Assignee: The Chamberlain Group, Inc.
    Inventors: James J. Fitzgibbon, Paul E. Wanis, Colin B. Willmott
  • Patent number: 6417637
    Abstract: A movable barrier operator having improved safety and energy efficiency features automatically detects line voltage frequency and uses that information to set a worklight shut-off time. The operator automatically detects the type of door (single panel or segmented) and uses that information to set a maximum speed of door travel. The operator moves the door with a linearly variable speed from start of travel to stop for smooth and quiet performance. The operator provides for full door closure by driving the door into the floor when the DOWN limit is reached and no auto-reverse condition has been detected. The operator provides for user selection of a minimum stop speed for easy starting and stopping of sticky or binding doors.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 16, 2001
    Date of Patent: July 9, 2002
    Assignee: The Chamberlain Group, Inc.
    Inventors: James J. Fitzgibbon, Paul E. Wanis, Colin B. Willmott
  • Publication number: 20020033683
    Abstract: A movable barrier operator having improved safety and energy efficiency features automatically detects line voltage frequency and uses that information to set a worklight shut-off time. The operator automatically detects the type of door (single panel or segmented) and uses that information to set a maximum speed of door travel. The operator moves the door with a linearly variable speed from start of travel to stop for smooth and quiet performance. The operator provides for full door closure by driving the door into the floor when the DOWN limit is reached and no auto-reverse condition has been detected. The operator provides for user selection of a minimum stop speed for easy starting and stopping of sticky or binding doors.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 12, 2001
    Publication date: March 21, 2002
    Applicant: The Chamberlain Group, Inc.
    Inventors: James J. Fitzgibbon, Paul E. Wanis, Colin B. Willmott
  • Publication number: 20010038272
    Abstract: A movable barrier operator having improved safety and energy efficiency features automatically detects line voltage frequency and uses that information to set a worklight shut-off time. The operator automatically detects the type of door (single panel or segmented) and uses that information to set a maximum speed of door travel. The operator moves the door with a linearly variable speed from start of travel to stop for smooth and quiet performance. The operator provides for full door closure by driving the door into the floor when the DOWN limit is reached and no auto-reverse condition has been detected. The operator provides for user selection of a minimum stop speed for easy starting and stopping of sticky or binding doors.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 12, 2001
    Publication date: November 8, 2001
    Applicant: The Chamberlain Group, Inc.
    Inventors: James J. Fitzgibbon, Paul E. Wanis, Colin B. Willmott
  • Publication number: 20010024094
    Abstract: A movable barrier operator having improved safety and energy efficiency features automatically detects line voltage frequency and uses that information to set a worklight shut-off time. The operator automatically detects the type of door (single panel or segmented) and uses that information to set a maximum speed of door travel. The operator moves the door with a linearly variable speed from start of travel to stop for smooth and quiet performance. The operator provides for full door closure by driving the door into the floor when the DOWN limit is reached and no auto-reverse condition has been detected. The operator provides for user selection of a minimum stop speed for easy starting and stopping of sticky or binding doors.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 23, 2001
    Publication date: September 27, 2001
    Applicant: The Chamberlain Group, Inc.
    Inventors: James J. Fitzgibbon, Paul E. Wanis, Colin B. Willmott
  • Publication number: 20010024095
    Abstract: A movable barrier operator having improved safety and energy efficiency features automatically detects line voltage frequency and uses that information to set a worklight shut-off time. The operator automatically detects the type of door (single panel or segmented) and uses that information to set a maximum speed of door travel. The operator moves the door with a linearly variable speed from start of travel to stop for smooth and quiet performance. The operator provides for full door closure by driving the door into the floor when the DOWN limit is reached and no auto-reverse condition has been detected. The operator provides for user selection of a minimum stop speed for easy starting and stopping of sticky or binding doors.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 16, 2001
    Publication date: September 27, 2001
    Applicant: The Chamberlain Group, Inc.
    Inventors: James J. Fitzgibbon, Paul E. Wanis, Colin B. Willmott
  • Patent number: 6278249
    Abstract: A movable barrier operator having improved safety and energy efficiency features automatically detects line voltage frequency and uses that information to set a worklight shut-off time. The operator automatically detects the type of door (single panel or segmented) and uses that information to set a maximum speed of door travel. The operator moves the door with a linearly variable speed from start of travel to stop for smooth and quiet performance. The operator provides for full door closure by driving the door into the floor when the DOWN limit is reached and no auto-reverse condition has been detected. The operator provides for user selection of a minimum stop speed for easy starting and stopping of sticky or binding doors.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 27, 2000
    Date of Patent: August 21, 2001
    Assignee: The Chamberlain Group, Inc.
    Inventors: James J. Fitzgibbon, Paul E. Wanis, Colin B. Willmott
  • Patent number: 6246196
    Abstract: A movable barrier operator having improved safety and energy efficiency features automatically detects line voltage frequency and uses that information to set a worklight shut-off time. The operator automatically detects the type of door (single panel or segmented) and uses that information to set a maximum speed of door travel. The operator moves the door with a linearly variable speed from start of travel to stop for smooth and quiet performance. The operator provides for full door closure by driving the door into the floor when the DOWN limit is reached and no auto-reverse condition has been detected. The operator provides for user selection of a minimum stop speed for easy starting and stopping of sticky or binding doors.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 27, 2000
    Date of Patent: June 12, 2001
    Assignee: The Chamberlain Group, Inc.
    Inventors: James J. Fitzgibbon, Paul E. Wanis, Colin B. Willmott
  • Patent number: 6239569
    Abstract: A movable barrier operator having improved safety and energy efficiency features automatically detects line voltage frequency and uses that information to set a worklight shut-off time. The operator automatically detects the type of door (single panel or segmented) and uses that information to set a maximum speed of door travel. The operator moves the door with a linearly variable speed from start of travel to stop for smooth and quiet performance. The operator provides for full door closure by driving the door into the floor when the DOWN limit is reached and no auto-reverse condition has been detected. The operator provides for user selection of a minimum stop speed for easy starting and stopping of sticky or binding doors.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 27, 2000
    Date of Patent: May 29, 2001
    Assignee: The Chamberlain Group, Inc.
    Inventors: James J. Fitzgibbon, Paul E. Wanis, Colin B. Willmott
  • Patent number: 6229276
    Abstract: A movable barrier operator having improved safety and energy efficiency features automatically detects line voltage frequency and uses that information to set a worklight shut-off time. The operator automatically detects the type of door (single panel or segmented) and uses that information to set a maximum speed of door travel. The operator moves the door with a linearly variable speed from start of travel to stop for smooth and quiet performance. The operator provides for full door closure by driving the door into the floor when the DOWN limit is reached and no auto-reverse condition has been detected. The operator provides for user selection of a minimum stop speed for easy starting and stopping of sticky or binding doors.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 27, 2000
    Date of Patent: May 8, 2001
    Assignee: The Chamberlain Group, Inc.
    Inventors: James J. Fitzgibbon, Paul E. Wanis, Colin B. Willmott
  • Patent number: 6181255
    Abstract: A radio frequency transmitter for use in generating coded commands learned from received coded radio frequency signals. An transceiver circuit including a switching element and a tunable filter tuning element is coupled to a programmable controller, e.g, a microprocessor. The programmable controller operates the switching element of said transceiver circuit in either a first or a second mode for receiving or transmitting coded radio frequency signals, respectively via an antenna coupled to the tuning element. The switching element is operable in the first mode to demodulate received coded radio frequency signals, and the programmable controller learns the received coded radio frequency signals and stores coded commands in memory. In the second mode of operation, an oscillator is modulated by generated coded signals from the programmable controller using the stored coded commands from memory.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 8, 1997
    Date of Patent: January 30, 2001
    Assignee: The Chamberlain Group, Inc.
    Inventors: Terence E. Crimmins, Bradford L. Farris, Paul E. Wanis