Patents by Inventor Scott Valoff

Scott Valoff 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).

  • Touchless activation of a toilet
    Patent number: 9428897
    Abstract: A toilet sensor and actuator assembly, having: (a) an infrared sensor configured to detect the presence of an object at a far distance from a toilet; (b) an ultrasonic sensor configured to detect the presence of the object at a near distance from the toilet, wherein the ultrasonic sensor remains in a sleep mode until awakened by a signal from the infrared sensor that the infrared sensor has detected the presence of the object at the far distance; and (c) an actuator mechanism that flushes the toilet in response to a signal from the ultrasonic sensor that the ultrasonic sensor has detected the presence of the object at the near distance.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 16, 2013
    Date of Patent: August 30, 2016
    Assignee: Fluidmaster, Inc.
    Inventors: Tuan Le, Adam Sampson, Derres Catalano, Stewart Walton, Scott Valoff, Robb Milley
  • Touchless Activation of a Toilet
    Publication number: 20160168835
    Abstract: A toilet sensor and actuator assembly, having: (a) an infrared sensor configured to detect the presence of an object at a far distance from a toilet; (b) an ultrasonic sensor configured to detect the presence of the object at a near distance from the toilet, wherein the ultrasonic sensor remains in a sleep mode until awakened by a signal from the infrared sensor that the infrared sensor has detected the presence of the object at the far distance; and (c) an actuator mechanism that flushes the toilet in response to a signal from the ultrasonic sensor that the ultrasonic sensor has detected the presence of the object at the near distance.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 16, 2013
    Publication date: June 16, 2016
    Applicant: FLUIDMASTER, INC.
    Inventors: Tuan Le, Adam Sampson, Derres Cataiano, Stewart Walton, Scott Valoff, Robb Milley
  • Touchless Activation of a Toilet
    Publication number: 20150167280
    Abstract: A toilet sensor and actuator assembly, having: (a) an infrared sensor configured to detect the presence of an object at a far distance from a toilet; (b) an ultrasonic sensor configured to detect the presence of the object at a near distance from the toilet, wherein the ultrasonic sensor remains in a sleep mode until awakened by a signal from the infrared sensor that the infrared sensor has detected the presence of the object at the far distance; and (c) an actuator mechanism that flushes the toilet in response to a signal from the ultrasonic sensor that the ultrasonic sensor has detected the presence of the object at the near distance.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 16, 2013
    Publication date: June 18, 2015
    Applicant: FLUIDMASTER, INC.
    Inventors: Tuan Le, Adam Sampson, Derres Cataiano, Stewart Walton, Scott Valoff, Robb Milley
  • Monitoring devices, assemblies and methods for attachment to gauges and the like
    Patent number: 8112897
    Abstract: A monitoring device assembly and method may include a primary interface for attaching to a monitored device, and a monitoring device mechanically coupled to the primary interface that captures an image of the monitored device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 21, 2009
    Date of Patent: February 14, 2012
    Assignee: Cypress Semiconductor Corporation
    Inventors: Scott Valoff, Marcus Kramer, Eric Gawehn
  • DEADBAND CONTROL OF PNEUMATIC CONTROL DEVICES
    Publication number: 20110166712
    Abstract: Apparatuses and methods of deadband setpoint control of pneumatic controllers are described.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 18, 2011
    Publication date: July 7, 2011
    Inventors: Marcus Kramer, Moses Derkalousdian, Scott Valoff
  • Monitoring devices, assemblies and methods for attachment to gauges and the like
    Publication number: 20090183584
    Abstract: A monitoring device assembly and method may include a primary interface for attaching to a monitored device, and a monitoring device mechanically coupled to the primary interface that captures an image of the monitored device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 21, 2009
    Publication date: July 23, 2009
    Inventors: Scott Valoff, Marcus Kramer, Eric Gawehn
  • Digital image capture device and method
    Publication number: 20090073307
    Abstract: A device for illuminating and capturing an image of an object can include a first light source mounted to structure; a second light source mounted to the structure; and an image sensor disposed adjacent to the first and second light sources and mounted to the structure. The image sensor may capture at least two different partial images of a target area, the partial images being captured under different acquisition conditions. A controller section may also include that has at least a memory that stores the at least two partial images to form a larger image.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 12, 2008
    Publication date: March 19, 2009
    Inventors: Marcus Kramer, Scott Valoff, Eric Gawehn