Patents by Inventor Rockwood T. Roberts, III

Rockwood T. Roberts, III 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: 11920371
    Abstract: A rose assembly for a lockset configured to conceal and protect at least portions of a chassis that are positioned in a through-hole of an entryway device. The rose assembly can include at least a rose base and a rose plate. The rose plate can be assembled to the rose base at one of a plurality of orientations so that the rose assembly has an asymmetrical configuration. The rose assembly can include an indexing system to control the orientations at which the rose plate can be selectively secured to the rose base. The indexing system can include first and second male members and a plurality of female members, the first male member being sized to be matingly received in some, but not all, of the plurality of female members. The rose plate can be secured to the rose base by plate fasteners, magnets and/or double-sided tape.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 20, 2021
    Date of Patent: March 5, 2024
    Assignee: Schlage Lock Company LLC
    Inventor: Rockwood T. Roberts, III
  • Publication number: 20230401918
    Abstract: A method according to one embodiment includes transmitting, by a handler device associated with package handler, a message to an access control system requesting access to a secure container secured by an electronic lock mechanism; determining, by the access control system, whether the package handler is authorized to access the secure container based on the received message; transmitting, by the access control system, an unlock command to the secure container in response to a determination that the package handler is authorized to access the secure container; and unlocking the electronic lock mechanism of the secure container in response to successful authentication of the unlock command.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 10, 2023
    Publication date: December 14, 2023
    Inventors: Roger Barrett, Robert Prostko, Brian C. Eickhoff, Rockwood T. Roberts, III, Robert Martens, Scott Baxter, Joseph W. Baumgarte
  • Patent number: 11551499
    Abstract: A method includes transmitting, by a handler device associated with a package handler, a message to an access control system requesting access to a secure container secured by an electronic lock mechanism; determining, by the access control system, whether the package handler is authorized to access the secure container based on the received message; transmitting, by the access control system, an unlock command to the secure container in response to a determination that the package handler is authorized to access the secure container; and unlocking the electronic lock mechanism of the secure container in response to successful authentication of the unlock command.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 2, 2021
    Date of Patent: January 10, 2023
    Assignee: Schlage Lock Company LLC
    Inventors: Joseph W. Baumgarte, Robert Prostko, Brian C. Eickhoff, Rockwood T. Roberts, III, Robert Martens, Scott Baxter, Roger Barrett
  • Patent number: 11393270
    Abstract: A method including transmitting, by a handler device associated with package handler, a message to an access control system requesting access to a secure container secured by an electronic lock mechanism; determining, by the access control system, whether the package handler is authorized to access the secure container based on the received message; transmitting, by the access control system, an unlock command to the secure container in response to a determination that the package handler is authorized to access the secure container; and unlocking the electronic lock mechanism of the secure container in response to successful authentication of the unlock command.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 2, 2021
    Date of Patent: July 19, 2022
    Assignee: Schlage Lock Company LLC
    Inventors: Chris R. Snider, Brian C. Eickhoff, Robert Prostko, Rockwood T. Roberts, III
  • Publication number: 20220010591
    Abstract: A rose assembly for a lockset configured to conceal and protect at least portions of a chassis that are positioned in a through-hole of an entryway device. The rose assembly can include at least a rose base and a rose plate. The rose plate can be assembled to the rose base at one of a plurality of orientations so that the rose assembly has an asymmetrical configuration. The rose assembly can include an indexing system to control the orientations at which the rose plate can be selectively secured to the rose base. The indexing system can include first and second male members and a plurality of female members, the first male member being sized to be matingly received in some, but not all, of the plurality of female members. The rose plate can be secured to the rose base by plate fasteners, magnets and/or double-sided tape.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 20, 2021
    Publication date: January 13, 2022
    Inventor: Rockwood T. Roberts, III
  • Publication number: 20210398373
    Abstract: A user interface display system associated with an electronic key that provides feedback to a user engaging the electronic lock, including a user interface display to depict to the user feedback patterns with each feedback pattern displayed to the user providing the feedback to the user as the user engages the electronic lock with the electronic key. Each displayed feedback pattern provides a corresponding color that is associated with the feedback provided to the user as the user engages the electronic lock with the electronic key. A controller transitions the electrochromic filter to each color to correspond with the feedback pattern that is displayed by the user interface display so that the transitioned color and the displayed feedback pattern is in response to the user engaging the electronic lock with the electronic key.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 2, 2021
    Publication date: December 23, 2021
    Inventors: Chris R. Snider, Brian C. Eickhoff, Robert Prostko, Rockwood T. Roberts, III
  • Publication number: 20210327183
    Abstract: A method according to one embodiment includes transmitting, by a handler device associated with package handler, a message to an access control system requesting access to a secure container secured by an electronic lock mechanism; determining, by the access control system, whether the package handler is authorized to access the secure container based on the received message; transmitting, by the access control system, an unlock command to the secure container in response to a determination that the package handler is authorized to access the secure container; and unlocking the electronic lock mechanism of the secure container in response to successful authentication of the unlock command.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 2, 2021
    Publication date: October 21, 2021
    Inventors: Joseph W. Baumgarte, Robert Prostko, Brian C. Eickhoff, Rockwood T. Roberts, III, Robert Martens, Scott Baxter, Roger Barrett
  • Publication number: 20210065487
    Abstract: A user interface display system associated with an electronic key that provides feedback to a user engaging the electronic lock, including a user interface display to depict to the user feedback patterns with each feedback pattern displayed to the user providing the feedback to the user as the user engages the electronic lock with the electronic key. Each displayed feedback pattern provides a corresponding color that is associated with the feedback provided to the user as the user engages the electronic lock with the electronic key. A controller transitions the electrochromic filter to each color to correspond with the feedback pattern that is displayed by the user interface display so that the transitioned color and the displayed feedback pattern is in response to the user engaging the electronic lock with the electronic key.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 30, 2019
    Publication date: March 4, 2021
    Inventors: Rockwood T. Roberts, III, Brian C. Eickhoff, Robert Prostko, Chris R. Snider
  • Patent number: 10937260
    Abstract: A user interface display system associated with an electronic key that provides feedback to a user engaging the electronic lock, including a user interface display to depict to the user feedback patterns with each feedback pattern displayed to the user providing the feedback to the user as the user engages the electronic lock with the electronic key. Each displayed feedback pattern provides a corresponding color that is associated with the feedback provided to the user as the user engages the electronic lock with the electronic key. A controller transitions the electrochromic filter to each color to correspond with the feedback pattern that is displayed by the user interface display so that the transitioned color and the displayed feedback pattern is in response to the user engaging the electronic lock with the electronic key.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 30, 2019
    Date of Patent: March 2, 2021
    Assignee: Schlage Lock Company LLC
    Inventors: Rockwood T. Roberts, III, Brian C. Eickhoff, Robert Prostko, Chris R. Snider
  • Patent number: 10937261
    Abstract: A method includes transmitting, by a handler device associated with package handler, a message to an access control system requesting access to a secure container secured by an electronic lock mechanism; determining, by the access control system, whether the package handler is authorized to access the secure container based on the received message; transmitting, by the access control system, an unlock command to the secure container in response to a determination that the package handler is authorized to access the secure container; and unlocking the electronic lock mechanism of the secure container in response to successful authentication of the unlock command.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 1, 2018
    Date of Patent: March 2, 2021
    Assignee: Schlage Lock Company LLC
    Inventors: Joseph W. Baumgarte, Robert Prostko, Brian C. Eickhoff, Rockwood T. Roberts, III, Robert Martens, Scott Baxter, Roger Barrett
  • Publication number: 20190130689
    Abstract: A method according to one embodiment includes transmitting, by a handler device associated with package handler, a message to an access control system requesting access to a secure container secured by an electronic lock mechanism; determining, by the access control system, whether the package handler is authorized to access the secure container based on the received message; transmitting, by the access control system, an unlock command to the secure container in response to a determination that the package handler is authorized to access the secure container; and unlocking the electronic lock mechanism of the secure container in response to successful authentication of the unlock command.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 1, 2018
    Publication date: May 2, 2019
    Inventors: Joseph W. Baumgarte, Robert Prostko, Brian C. Eickhoff, Rockwood T. Roberts, III, Robert Martens, Scott Baxter, Roger Barrett
  • Patent number: 10221589
    Abstract: A rose assembly for a door lock in which the rose assembly places the door lock in one of a locked state and an unlocked state. The rose assembly includes a rose moveable with respect to the door. The rose includes a first position, in which the door lock is locked, and a second position, in which the door lock is unlocked. The rose assembly includes a frame which surrounds the rose and in which the rose nests. Pivotal movement of the rose within the frame moves the door lock from the locked state to the unlocked state. The rose pivots at a door lever, and a pivot axis is offset from a centerline of the rose. A larger portion of the rose, defined by the pivot axis, unlocks the door when pressed and a smaller portion of the rose locks the door when pressed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 6, 2017
    Date of Patent: March 5, 2019
    Assignee: Schlage Lock Company LLC
    Inventors: Rockwood T. Roberts, III, Chris Pembridge, Kun-Yen Tsai, Michael Grady, Xiny Fan, Caleb Jones
  • Publication number: 20180223564
    Abstract: A rose assembly for a door lock in which the rose assembly places the door lock in one of a locked state and an unlocked state. The rose assembly includes a rose moveable with respect to the door. The rose includes a first position, in which the door lock is locked, and a second position, in which the door lock is unlocked. The rose assembly includes a frame which surrounds the rose and in which the rose nests. Pivotal movement of the rose within the frame moves the door lock from the locked state to the unlocked state. The rose pivots at a door lever, and a pivot axis is offset from a centerline of the rose. A larger portion of the rose, defined by the pivot axis, unlocks the door when pressed and a smaller portion of the rose locks the door when pressed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 6, 2017
    Publication date: August 9, 2018
    Inventors: Rockwood T. Roberts, III, Chris Pembridge, Kun-Yen Tsai, Michael Grady, Xiny Fan, Caleb Jones
  • Patent number: D797541
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 25, 2016
    Date of Patent: September 19, 2017
    Assignee: Schlage Lock Company LLC
    Inventors: Autumn A. Groleski, Rockwood T. Roberts, III, Marcus T. King
  • Patent number: D815511
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 25, 2016
    Date of Patent: April 17, 2018
    Assignee: Schlage Lock Company LLC
    Inventors: Autumn A. Groleski, Rockwood T. Roberts, III, Marcus T. King
  • Patent number: D866288
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 24, 2018
    Date of Patent: November 12, 2019
    Assignee: Schlage Lock Company LLC
    Inventors: Rockwood T. Roberts, III, Veronica H. Santoso
  • Patent number: D867107
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 25, 2018
    Date of Patent: November 19, 2019
    Assignee: Schlage Lock Company LLC
    Inventors: Autumn A. Groleski, Rockwood T. Roberts, III
  • Patent number: D884457
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 24, 2018
    Date of Patent: May 19, 2020
    Assignee: Schlage Lock Company LLC
    Inventors: Rockwood T. Roberts, III, Minjoo A. Han
  • Patent number: D906093
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 26, 2019
    Date of Patent: December 29, 2020
    Assignee: Schlage Lock Company LLC
    Inventors: Aida K. N. Watson, Rockwood T. Roberts, III, Autumn A. Groleski, Mitchell T. Barbon, Zachary P. Boomer
  • Patent number: D939316
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 21, 2020
    Date of Patent: December 28, 2021
    Assignee: Schlage Lock Company LLC
    Inventor: Rockwood T. Roberts, III