Patents by Inventor Philip J. Ufkes

Philip J. Ufkes 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).

  • Publication number: 20240105035
    Abstract: A smart sensor early warning notification system. Certain aspects of the present disclosure provide for a smart sensor early warning notification system comprising a smart sensor coupled to a door and configured to detect one or more unauthorized access events, including sawing, blunt force and other atypical vibrations to the door. A smart sensor may be communicably engaged with a local alarm to communicate sensor data received at the smart sensor. The local alarm may be configured to process the sensor data received from the smart sensor and trigger an alarm event and/or notification or pre-event detection alert in response to the sensor data. A door controller may be configured to send different pulses or messages to indicate the type of alarm event to an alarm management server and/or access control servers via public/private cloud.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 29, 2023
    Publication date: March 28, 2024
    Inventors: Matthew Frank Trapani, Philip J. Ufkes, Steven J. Malone, David Schmidt
  • Patent number: 11810434
    Abstract: A smart sensor early warning notification system. Certain aspects of the present disclosure provide for a smart sensor early warning notification system comprising a smart sensor coupled to a door and configured to detect one or more unauthorized access events, including sawing, blunt force and other atypical vibrations to the door. A smart sensor may be communicably engaged with a local alarm to communicate sensor data received at the smart sensor. The local alarm may be configured to process the sensor data received from the smart sensor and trigger an alarm event and/or notification or pre-event detection alert in response to the sensor data. A door controller may be configured to send different pulses or messages to indicate the type of alarm event to an alarm management server and/or access control servers via public/private cloud.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 31, 2022
    Date of Patent: November 7, 2023
    Assignee: Security Enhancement Systems, LLC
    Inventors: Matthew Frank Trapani, Philip J. Ufkes, Steven J. Malone, David Schmidt
  • Publication number: 20230326269
    Abstract: A multi-mode electronic access control (EAC) system and method. Embodiments of the present disclosure provide for an EAC system operable to configure one or more operational modes comprising different levels of security, uses and software capabilities for one or more EAC devices deployed within an access-controlled site. The one or more operational modes may be associated with different user roles, functions and security parameters and may be configured and effected according to one or more phases in an EAC implementation process. Certain embodiments of the present disclosure enable one or more dynamic modes for one or more EAC devices according to one or more user-generated inputs and/or one or more mode parameters or conditions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 6, 2023
    Publication date: October 12, 2023
    Inventors: Matthew Frank Trapani, Philip J. Ufkes
  • Publication number: 20230295959
    Abstract: A wirelessly controlled blocking apparatus to enable a single-point locking system for securing multiple access points on a cabinet panel. Certain aspects of the present disclosure provide for a wirelessly controlled blocking apparatus to enable a single-point locking system for securing multiple access points. In accordance with certain embodiments, the wirelessly controlled blocking apparatus is utilized to secure an access panel of an enclosure, such as an electronics cabinet. In accordance with certain preferred embodiments, an electronics cabinet comprises a plurality of quarter-turn cam latches being installed on the access panel and configured to selectively secure the access panel to an opening of the enclosure.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 25, 2023
    Publication date: September 21, 2023
    Inventors: Philip J. Ufkes, Steven J. Malone
  • Patent number: 11734973
    Abstract: An electronic straight shackle lock apparatus and system. Aspects of the present disclosure provide for a keyless, electronic straight shackle lock that provides a high level of security at a relatively low cost and without any opening for a physical mechanical key. Certain embodiments provide for an easy-to-use and compact adapter for a keyless, electronic straight shackle lock and the ability to manually override the electronic lock. Certain benefits and advantages of the present disclosure include a compact and flexible locking system that can be installed on many different enclosures and doors that can be locked and unlocked using an electronic device via a wireless signal.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 28, 2022
    Date of Patent: August 22, 2023
    Assignee: Security Enhancement Systems, LLC
    Inventors: Philip J. Ufkes, Steven J. Malone, Matthew Frank Trapani
  • Publication number: 20230193657
    Abstract: A keyless gate lock apparatus and system. The keyless gate lock apparatus and system of the present disclosure may comprise a lock assembly comprising a housing configured to be coupled to a first surface of a gate or a fence, a lock plate configured to be coupled to a second surface of the gate or the fence, and a lock bar comprising an elongated body extending from a first end to a second end. The lock assembly may comprise an electronic lock assembly configured to establish a wireless data transfer interface with a mobile electronic device and selectively actuate at least one locking mechanism to unlock the lock bar from the lock assembly in response to authorizing an access request from the mobile electronic device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 14, 2022
    Publication date: June 22, 2023
    Inventors: Philip J. Ufkes, Steven J. Malone
  • Publication number: 20230130876
    Abstract: A mesh networked site process management system and method that provides for enforcement of a predefined access methodology by utilizing mesh networking through all possible touchpoints within a site perimeter and compound. Certain embodiments of the present disclosure comprise various computerized components communicably connected via a highly secured mesh network, in which only approved devices are able to participate on a machine-to-machine basis. The network may allow each device to coordinate its activity state with all other devices in the network. If a user desires to interact with one or more devices in the network, then the user must follow agreed upon process steps in order to do so. The user interacts with each network authorized device via a separate communication outside of the highly secured mesh network in order to transfer data to and from each network authorized device for the purposes of electronic access control.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 27, 2022
    Publication date: April 27, 2023
    Inventors: Philip J. Ufkes, Matthew Frank Trapani, Matthew Paul, Zachary A. Cornelius
  • Patent number: 11613912
    Abstract: A wirelessly controlled blocking apparatus to enable a single-point locking system for securing multiple access points on a cabinet panel. Certain aspects of the present disclosure provide for a wirelessly controlled blocking apparatus to enable a single-point locking system for securing multiple access points. In accordance with certain embodiments, the wirelessly controlled blocking apparatus is utilized to secure an access panel of an enclosure, such as an electronics cabinet. In accordance with certain preferred embodiments, an electronics cabinet comprises a plurality of quarter-turn cam latches being installed on the access panel and configured to selectively secure the access panel to an opening of the enclosure.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 21, 2020
    Date of Patent: March 28, 2023
    Assignee: Security Enhancement Systems, LLC
    Inventors: Philip J. Ufkes, Steven J. Malone
  • Publication number: 20230012592
    Abstract: A portable UV-C disinfection apparatus, method, and system for ultraviolet germicidal irradiation. UV-C emitters may be coupled to an array housing having a planar array surface in a vertical configuration. UV-C sensors are configured to measure the amount of UV-C light or near UV-C light from a target surface. A controller may be communicably engaged with the UV-C sensors to determine the amount of UV-C radiation collected by the UV-C sensors. The controller includes instructions stored on a memory according to the amount of UV-C radiation collected corresponding to an effective kill-dose for surface disinfection. The improved apparatus, method, and system reduces exposure time by varying the intensity and wavelength of the UV-C administered, while concurrently reducing UV overexposure to surfaces by administering radiation through a rotational zonal application.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 21, 2022
    Publication date: January 19, 2023
    Inventor: Philip J. Ufkes
  • Publication number: 20220387638
    Abstract: A hybrid germicidal irradiation apparatus, method, and system for multi-band germicidal irradiation. A first emitter, a second emitter and a third emitter may be coupled to a housing configured to be coupled to a ceiling of an interior room. The first emitter, the second emitter and the third emitter may respectively be operable to emit UV-C radiation at a wavelength of about 265 nanometers, near-UV radiation at a wavelength of about 405 nanometers and visible light at a wavelength greater than 405 nanometers. One or more radiation sensors may be configured to measure the amount of UV-C light, near UV-C light and/or visible light reflected from a target surface. A controller may be communicably engaged with the radiation sensors to calculate an amount of UV-C radiation, near-UV radiation and/or visible light delivered to a target surface or interior space.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 21, 2022
    Publication date: December 8, 2022
    Inventors: Philip J. Ufkes, Jeffery L. Deal
  • Publication number: 20220375292
    Abstract: An electronic access control system and method that enables conditional access to electronic locking systems according to user-based and situation-based safety parameters. Aspects of the present disclosure provide for a mobile access interface whereby the network operations center can assess a safety risk for a service site based on a combination of user-generated inputs, sensor inputs and/or external data inputs. The system may comprise a dynamic rules engine configured to dynamically determine safety and compliance associated with an access-restricted area. If the access-restricted area is safe, the system may enable access according to one or more access protocols. If the access-restricted area is unsafe, or the user requesting access is not in compliance with one or more static or dynamic safety parameters, the system may disable standard access protocols and deny access to the requesting party.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 6, 2022
    Publication date: November 24, 2022
    Inventors: Philip J. Ufkes, Matthew Frank Trapani, Stacey Lee Krutz-Sabol, Mark Williams
  • Publication number: 20220319287
    Abstract: A smart sensor early warning notification system. Certain aspects of the present disclosure provide for a smart sensor early warning notification system comprising a smart sensor coupled to a door and configured to detect one or more unauthorized access events, including sawing, blunt force and other atypical vibrations to the door. A smart sensor may be communicably engaged with a local alarm to communicate sensor data received at the smart sensor. The local alarm may be configured to process the sensor data received from the smart sensor and trigger an alarm event and/or notification or pre-event detection alert in response to the sensor data. A door controller may be configured to send different pulses or messages to indicate the type of alarm event to an alarm management server and/or access control servers via public/private cloud.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 31, 2022
    Publication date: October 6, 2022
    Inventors: Matthew Frank Trapani, Philip J. Ufkes, Steven J. Malone, David Schmidt
  • Publication number: 20220277087
    Abstract: A facilities access breach detection and data protection system and method. A facilities access breach detection and data protection system and method may be configured to monitor an unauthorized access event at a secured data center facility via one or more breach detection sensors. A sensor input indicating a breach event may be communicated to an electronic access controller configured to process the sensor input. If the controller determines the sensor input indicates a breach event, the controller may be configured to communicate a command to a security server comprising erasure software stored thereon. The security server may be communicably engaged with a plurality of data servers housed at the data center facility. The security server may launch an instance of the erasure software to permanently erase all or part of the data residing on the plurality of data servers being housed at the data center facility.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 25, 2022
    Publication date: September 1, 2022
    Inventors: Philip J. Ufkes, Matthew Frank Trapani
  • Publication number: 20220230491
    Abstract: A keyless puck lock apparatus with wireless communications and power interfaces. Embodiments of the present disclosure provide a keyless puck lock system enabling a low cost and high security solution that is difficult to tamper with and defeat. In the preferred embodiment of the present invention, the system uses a keyless puck lock assembly that includes a hasp assembly and a keyless lock mechanism that does not require any physical mechanical keys so that it does not have a mechanical cylinder inserted therein to lock or unlock the puck lock. Accordingly, the keyless puck lock system in accordance with one or more embodiments of the present invention does not have a physical keyway which is a security attack point that is included in conventional hockey puck-type locks.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 1, 2022
    Publication date: July 21, 2022
    Inventors: Philip J. Ufkes, Matthew Frank Trapani
  • Patent number: 11364313
    Abstract: A hybrid germicidal irradiation apparatus, method, and system for dual-band germicidal irradiation. A first plurality of emitters and a second plurality of emitters may be coupled to a housing configured to be coupled to a ceiling of an interior room. The first plurality of emitters and the second plurality of emitters may be operable to emit UV-C radiation at a wavelength of about 265 nanometers and near-UV radiation at a wavelength of about 405 nanometers, respectively. One or more radiation sensors are configured to measure the amount of UV-C light or near UV-C light reflected from a target surface. A controller may be communicably engaged with the radiation sensors to calculate an amount of UV-C radiation and near-UV radiation delivered to a target surface or interior space.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 11, 2020
    Date of Patent: June 21, 2022
    Assignee: UD Innovations, LLC
    Inventor: Philip J. Ufkes
  • Patent number: D998444
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 6, 2021
    Date of Patent: September 12, 2023
    Assignee: Security Enhancement Systems, LLC
    Inventors: Steven J. Malone, Matthew Frank Trapani, Philip J. Ufkes, Thomas Hoke, Brian Searfoss, Mark Williams, Andrew Yarbro
  • Patent number: D999042
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 6, 2021
    Date of Patent: September 19, 2023
    Assignee: Security Enhancement Systems, LLC
    Inventors: Steven J. Malone, Matthew Frank Trapani, Philip J. Ufkes, Thomas Hoke, Brian Searfoss, Mark Williams, Andrew Yarbro
  • Patent number: D1000248
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 6, 2021
    Date of Patent: October 3, 2023
    Assignee: Security Enhancement Systems, LLC
    Inventors: Steven J. Malone, Matthew Frank Trapani, Philip J. Ufkes, Thomas Hoke, Brian Searfoss, Mark Williams, Andrew Yarbro
  • Patent number: D1000249
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 6, 2021
    Date of Patent: October 3, 2023
    Assignee: Security Enhancement Systems, LLC
    Inventors: Steven J. Malone, Matthew Frank Trapani, Philip J. Ufkes, Thomas Hoke, Brian Searfoss, Mark Williams, Andrew Yarbro
  • Patent number: D1022661
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 6, 2021
    Date of Patent: April 16, 2024
    Assignee: Security Enhancement Systems, LLC
    Inventors: Steven J. Malone, Matthew Frank Trapani, Philip J. Ufkes, Thomas Hoke, Brian Searfoss, Mark Williams, Andrew Yarbro