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).

  • 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: 11364314
    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: Grant
    Filed: March 10, 2020
    Date of Patent: June 21, 2022
    Assignee: UD Innovations, LLC
    Inventor: Philip J. Ufkes
  • Publication number: 20220180681
    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: Application
    Filed: February 28, 2022
    Publication date: June 9, 2022
    Inventors: Philip J. Ufkes, Steven J. Malone, Matthew Frank Trapani
  • Patent number: 11354956
    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: Grant
    Filed: October 8, 2020
    Date of Patent: June 7, 2022
    Assignee: Security Enhancement Systems, LLC
    Inventors: Philip J. Ufkes, Matthew Frank Trapani, Stacey Lee Krutz-Sabol, Mark Williams
  • Publication number: 20220105220
    Abstract: A germicidal disinfection apparatus, system and method. Embodiments of the present disclosure include an adaptive germicidal disinfection apparatus, system and method comprising one or more sensors communicably engaged with a controller being configured to control the operation of at least one UV-C emitter. The sensors may be configured to detect various signals from an interior environment and communicate such signals as inputs to the controller. The controller may be configured to process the inputs according to one or more data processing framework to assess and determine a variety of disease control risk factors and trigger conditions. The controller may be configured to configure one or more modes of operation for the at least one UV-C emitter according to an output of one or more data processing operations.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 6, 2021
    Publication date: April 7, 2022
    Inventors: Philip J. Ufkes, Jeffery L. Deal
  • Patent number: 11238680
    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: Grant
    Filed: April 15, 2021
    Date of Patent: February 1, 2022
    Assignee: Security Enhancement Systems, LLC
    Inventors: Philip J. Ufkes, Matthew Frank Trapani
  • Patent number: 11154632
    Abstract: An apparatus and method for reducing dosage time in ultraviolet germicidal irradiation systems. A UV-C reflective adhesive film may be configured as sheets, or in a roll that may be cut to a desired size or shape. A user may apply the UV-C reflective adhesive film to a desired surface of an interior room by exposing an adhesive surface to the desired interior surface. A reflective layer of the UV-C reflective adhesive film is configured to improve the reflectance percentage or reflectance pattern of a desired interior surface with respect to incident UV-C or near UV-C light. The improved reflectance properties of the desired surface functions to reflect a greater amount of light back to one or more closed-loop sensors in operation with a UV-C or near UV-C germicidal irradiation system.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 9, 2020
    Date of Patent: October 26, 2021
    Assignee: UD Innovations, LLC
    Inventors: Philip J. Ufkes, Jeffery L. Deal
  • Publication number: 20210304534
    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: April 15, 2021
    Publication date: September 30, 2021
    Inventors: Philip J. Ufkes, Matthew Frank Trapani
  • Publication number: 20210140200
    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: September 21, 2020
    Publication date: May 13, 2021
    Inventors: Philip J. Ufkes, Steven J. Malone
  • Publication number: 20210125441
    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: October 8, 2020
    Publication date: April 29, 2021
    Inventors: Philip J. Ufkes, Matthew Frank Trapani, Stacey Lee Krutz-Sabol, Mark Williams
  • Publication number: 20210113724
    Abstract: A hybrid germicidal irradiation apparatus, method, and system for multi-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: Application
    Filed: September 24, 2020
    Publication date: April 22, 2021
    Inventors: Philip J. Ufkes, Jeffery L. Deal
  • Patent number: 10984618
    Abstract: A keyless puck lock system with wireless communications and power interface. 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: Grant
    Filed: March 2, 2020
    Date of Patent: April 20, 2021
    Assignee: Security Enhancement Systems, LLC
    Inventors: Philip J. Ufkes, Matthew Frank Trapani
  • Publication number: 20200273269
    Abstract: A keyless puck lock system with wireless communications and power interface. 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: March 2, 2020
    Publication date: August 27, 2020
    Inventors: Philip J. Ufkes, Matthew Frank Trapani
  • Publication number: 20200206375
    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: March 10, 2020
    Publication date: July 2, 2020
    Inventor: Philip J. Ufkes
  • Publication number: 20200206377
    Abstract: An apparatus and method for reducing dosage time in ultraviolet germicidal irradiation systems. A UV-C reflective adhesive film may be configured as sheets, or in a roll that may be cut to a desired size or shape. A user may apply the UV-C reflective adhesive film to a desired surface of an interior room by exposing an adhesive surface to the desired interior surface. A reflective layer of the UV-C reflective adhesive film is configured to improve the reflectance percentage or reflectance pattern of a desired interior surface with respect to incident UV-C or near UV-C light. The improved reflectance properties of the desired surface functions to reflect a greater amount of light back to one or more closed-loop sensors in operation with a UV-C or near UV-C germicidal irradiation system.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 9, 2020
    Publication date: July 2, 2020
    Inventors: Philip J. Ufkes, Jeffery L. Deal
  • Publication number: 20200179544
    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: Application
    Filed: February 11, 2020
    Publication date: June 11, 2020
    Inventor: Philip J. Ufkes
  • Patent number: 10583212
    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 configured to engage 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: Grant
    Filed: January 12, 2018
    Date of Patent: March 10, 2020
    Assignee: UD Innovations, LLC
    Inventor: Philip J. Ufkes
  • Patent number: 10585218
    Abstract: An apparatus and method for reducing dosage time in ultraviolet germicidal irradiation systems. UV-C reflective adhesive film may be configured as sheets, or in a roll that may be cut to a desired size or shape. A user may apply UV-C reflective adhesive film to a desired surface of an interior room by exposing an adhesive surface to the desired interior surface. A reflective layer of the UV-C reflective adhesive film is configured to improve the reflectance percentage or reflectance pattern of a desired interior surface with respect to incident UV-C or near UV-C light. The improved reflectance properties of the desired surface functions to reflect a greater amount of light back to one or more closed-loop sensors in operation with a UV-C or near UV-C germicidal irradiation system. The improved reflectance thereby reduces the amount of time required for one or more closed-loop sensors in operation with a UV-C or near UV-C germicidal irradiation system to measure an effective kill-dose for surface disinfection.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 2, 2018
    Date of Patent: March 10, 2020
    Assignee: UD Innovations, LLC
    Inventors: Philip J. Ufkes, Jeffery L. Deal
  • Patent number: 10580237
    Abstract: A keyless puck lock system with wireless communications and power interface. 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 do not have a physical keyway which is a security attack point that is included in conventional hockey puck-type locks.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 14, 2018
    Date of Patent: March 3, 2020
    Assignee: Security Enhancement Systems, LLC
    Inventors: Philip J. Ufkes, Matthew Frank Trapani
  • Patent number: 10556025
    Abstract: A fixed position hybrid germicidal irradiation apparatus, method, and system for ultraviolet germicidal irradiation. A plurality of emitters may be coupled to a substantially rectangular housing configured to be coupled to a standard commercial lighting fitting. A second plurality of emitters may be coupled to the substantially rectangular housing. The first plurality of emitters and the second plurality of emitters are 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. 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 configured to engage with the UV-C sensors to determine the amount of UV-C radiation collected by the UV-C sensors. The improved apparatus, method, and system reduces exposure time by varying the intensity and wavelength of the UV administered, while concurrently reducing UV overexposure.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 12, 2018
    Date of Patent: February 11, 2020
    Assignee: UD Innovations, LLC
    Inventor: Philip J. Ufkes