Patents by Inventor Steven Fyke

Steven Fyke 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: 11710362
    Abstract: Systems and methods for controlling access to a secured space are disclosed. The system includes a locking device having a body having a rotatable locking cam having a locked paddle and an unlocked paddle. The cam is rotatable between a first position and a second position. The body also has a locking pin and a power supply for supplying electrical power to circuit components of the locking device. The locking device also includes a shackle having two arms. One of the two arms has a groove in a bottom portion thereof configured to engage with the locking pin when the shackle is in a closed position. In the first position, the locked paddle of the rotatable locking cam engages the locking pin in the groove. In the second position, the locked paddle of the rotatable locking cam is disengaged from the locking pin.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 29, 2021
    Date of Patent: July 25, 2023
    Assignee: Konnex Enterprises Inc.
    Inventors: Jeanne Grzenda, Timothy Kyowski, Steven Fyke, Jason T. Griffin
  • Publication number: 20220167680
    Abstract: Vaporizer ovens and related vaporizers are provided. The vaporizer oven can comprise a body comprising a vaporizing chamber with an opening and a removable closure member that can engage the body to close the opening. The body can comprise a first locking component and the closure member can comprise a second locking component that interlocks with the first locking component. In some embodiments, a biasing element can be disposed in one of the body or the closure member to exert a biasing force to maintain the closure member in a locked position. A related vaporizer can comprise a housing that receives the vaporizer oven. Related methods for making a vaporizer oven and a vaporizer are also provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 13, 2020
    Publication date: June 2, 2022
    Applicant: 1769474 ALBERTA LTD.
    Inventors: Tyler Kibler, Steven Fyke, Thai Nguyen, Jason Griffin, Ankit Sharma
  • Publication number: 20220160031
    Abstract: A vaporizer device is provided that includes a body and a mouthpiece coupled to the body and having at least one suction opening. The device further includes a first heater for vaporizing a first vaping material, thereby forming a first vapor. The vaporizer device further includes a second heater for vaporizing a second vaping material, thereby forming a second vapor. The heaters are arranged in or operatively coupled to the body. The device includes at least one airflow conduit that delivers the first and second vapors to the at least one opening of the mouthpiece. The device may also include first and second cartridges that removably couple to the body. The vaporizer device may further include a vapor control operable to control at least one of generation and flow of the first vapor and the second vapor.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 20, 2020
    Publication date: May 26, 2022
    Applicant: 1769474 ALBERTA LTD.
    Inventors: Jason Griffin, Thai Nguyen, Steven Fyke, Tyler Kibler, Felipe Simoes
  • Publication number: 20220124995
    Abstract: Plant incubation apparatuses are provided. In some embodiments, the plant incubation apparatus may comprise a housing defining an upper chamber and a lower chamber; a partition positioned between the upper and lower chambers; and a plant-retaining opening extending through the partition that receives and supports a plant therein such that roots of the plant are positioned in the lower chamber and a remainder of the plant is positioned in the upper chamber. In some embodiments, the plant incubation apparatus may comprise at least one sensing device collecting data indicative of at least one of a plant property and an environmental parameter within the apparatus. Also provided are related methods.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 10, 2020
    Publication date: April 28, 2022
    Applicant: 1769474 ALBERTA LTD.
    Inventors: Bryan Cunningham, Ali Ghadyali, Steven Fyke, Trevor Dix, Tyler Kibler, Jason Griffin
  • Publication number: 20210398376
    Abstract: Systems and methods for controlling access to a secured space are disclosed. The system includes a locking device fastenable to an access point of the secured space, a server, and a network for communication between the locking device and server. The locking device includes an actuator, a memory, and a processing unit for generating a control signal for the actuator to move the locking device into a locked state or a closed state. The server includes a storage unit to store authorization data for the locking device, and a processing unit which can receive a security request for the locking device from a user computing device; determine whether the security request includes requesting data that corresponds to the authorization data stored for the locking device; generate a security command based on the security request; and communicate the security command to the locking device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 29, 2021
    Publication date: December 23, 2021
    Inventors: Jeanne Grzenda, Timothy Kyowski, Steven Fyke, Jason T. Griffin
  • Publication number: 20210307388
    Abstract: Vaporizer apparatuses having a head movable between operational and non-operational positions are provided. The vaporizer apparatus comprises a body and the head. The head comprises a mouthpiece portion and is engaged with the body in the operational and non-operational positions. The apparatus further comprises a vaporizing chamber and vaporizing element operatively coupled to the vaporizing chamber and operable to vaporizing the material therein when activated. The vaporizing element is activatable when the head is in the operational position. The vaporizer apparatus may not be usable to vaporize the material when the head is in the non-operational position. Methods of providing vaporizer apparatuses having a head movable between operational and non-operational positions are also provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 9, 2019
    Publication date: October 7, 2021
    Inventors: Jason Griffin, Steven Fyke, Tim Mackay, Bryan Cunningham, Tyler Kibler, Trevor Dix
  • Patent number: 11049345
    Abstract: Systems and methods for controlling access to a secured space are disclosed herein. The systems include a locking device fastenable to an access point of the secured space, a server, and a network for communication between the locking device and server. The locking device includes an actuator, a memory, and a processing unit for generating a control signal for the actuator to move the locking device into a locked state or a closed state. The locking device also includes a body having: a rotatable locking cam, a locking pin; at least one of a group comprising a torsion spring and a magnetic core of the locking pin; and a power supply. The locking device also includes a shackle having two arms configured to be inserted into the body.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 18, 2020
    Date of Patent: June 29, 2021
    Assignee: Konnex Enterprises Inc.
    Inventors: Jeanne Grzenda, Timothy Kyowski, Steven Fyke, Jason T. Griffin
  • Publication number: 20210005037
    Abstract: Systems and methods for controlling access to a secured space are disclosed. The system includes a locking device fastenable to an access point of the secured space, a server, and a network for communication between the locking device and server. The locking device includes an actuator, a memory, and a processing unit for generating a control signal for the actuator to move the locking device into a locked state or a closed state. The server includes a storage unit to store authorization data for the locking device, and a processing unit which can receive a security request for the locking device from a user computing device; determine whether the security request includes requesting data that corresponds to the authorization data stored for the locking device; generate a security command based on the security request; and communicate the security command to the locking device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 18, 2020
    Publication date: January 7, 2021
    Inventors: Jeanne Grzenda, Timothy Kyowski, Steven Fyke, Jason T. Griffin
  • Patent number: 10818117
    Abstract: Systems and methods for controlling access to a secured space are disclosed. The system includes a locking device fastenable to an access point of the secured space, a server, and a network for communication between the locking device and server. The locking device includes an actuator, a memory, and a processing unit for generating a control signal for the actuator to move the locking device into a locked state or a closed state. The server includes a storage unit to store authorization data for the locking device, and a processing unit which can receive a security request for the locking device from a user computing device; determine whether the security request includes requesting data that corresponds to the authorization data stored for the locking device; generate a security command based on the security request; and communicate the security command to the locking device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 18, 2019
    Date of Patent: October 27, 2020
    Assignee: Konnex Enterprises Inc.
    Inventors: Jeanne Grzenda, Timothy Kyowski, Steven Fyke, Jason T. Griffin
  • Publication number: 20190228601
    Abstract: Systems and methods for controlling access to a secured space are disclosed. The system includes a locking device fastenable to an access point of the secured space, a server, and a network for communication between the locking device and server. The locking device includes an actuator, a memory, and a processing unit for generating a control signal for the actuator to move the locking device into a locked state or a closed state. The server includes a storage unit to store authorization data for the locking device, and a processing unit which can receive a security request for the locking device from a user computing device; determine whether the security request includes requesting data that corresponds to the authorization data stored for the locking device; generate a security command based on the security request; and communicate the security command to the locking device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 18, 2019
    Publication date: July 25, 2019
    Inventors: Jeanne Grzenda, Timothy Kyowski, Steven Fyke, Jason T. Griffin
  • Patent number: 9477321
    Abstract: A handheld electronic communication device includes a plurality of text entry keys arranged in a keyfield. A navigation home region includes a navigation home key, and a navigation travel region bounds the navigation home region. The navigation travel region overlies text entry keys within the keyfield. A user navigates by actuating the navigation home key and then moving his finger across keys lying within the navigation travel region and otherwise generally used to effect text entry into the device. The navigation home key is preferably configured for dual levels of actuation, as may be the text entry keys.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 28, 2007
    Date of Patent: October 25, 2016
    Assignee: BlackBerry Limited
    Inventors: Jason T. Griffin, Steven Fyke
  • Patent number: 9417702
    Abstract: A handheld electronic device having a microprocessor housed within a body including a display area and a contact-sensitive area is disclosed. The contact-sensitive area detects contact engagement therewith and produces instruction data based thereupon. A microprocessor-run software program receives instruction data from the contact-sensitive area. The contact-sensitive area has a home zone area and a plurality of activity launch zone areas. The software program is programmed to process the instruction data and determine sweeping contact motion detected on the contact-sensitive area originating at the home zone area and terminating at one of the plurality of activity launch zone areas. The program responsively launches an operator-instructed activity corresponding to the activity launch zone area at which the sweeping contact motion terminated.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 18, 2013
    Date of Patent: August 16, 2016
    Assignee: BlackBerry Limited
    Inventors: Steven Fyke, Kevin Orr, Vahid Moosavi
  • Patent number: 9274698
    Abstract: A system and method is disclosed that provides for character or text selection and editing. The text and character selection is made by user contact with a touch sensitive screen. In order to allow for refinement of the selection, a second expanded view is implemented as compared to the original display configuration of the screen. Furthermore, the selection is described in relation to two endpoints of the block of text. Additionally, a point is specified as the point desired for insertion of the selected text. The expanded view is implemented along with the original view as required when making character selection.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 26, 2007
    Date of Patent: March 1, 2016
    Assignee: BlackBerry Limited
    Inventors: Steven Fyke, Alexander Kornilovsky
  • Patent number: 9253803
    Abstract: An apparatus and method for relaying short range communication data between electronic devices. In one example, a first and second short range wireless communication link is established with a first and second wireless communication device, respectively. The first wireless communication device maintains a wireless connection to a wireless telecommunications network. A first and second set of data is received from the first and second wireless communication devices over the first and second links, respectively. At least one of the first set of data and the second set of data is relayed to at least one of the second wireless communication device and the first wireless communication device, respectively, over the second and first links, respectively. The relaying forms a multi-party connection with the first wireless communication device and the second wireless communication device to the wireless telecommunications network.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 24, 2010
    Date of Patent: February 2, 2016
    Assignee: BlackBerry Limited
    Inventor: Steven Fyke
  • Patent number: 9077485
    Abstract: A mobile communications device, method, and computer program product for providing security on a mobile communications device are described. In accordance with one example embodiment, the mobile communications device comprises: a processor; a communications subsystem connected to the processor operable to exchange signals with a wireless network and with the processor; a storage element connected to the processor and having a plurality of application modules and data stored thereon, the data comprising at least user application data associated with the application modules and service data including data for establishing communications with the wireless network; and a security module operable to determine if a battery level falls below a predetermined threshold and perform a security action comprising erasing or encrypting at least some of the data on the storage element if the battery power falls below the predetermined threshold.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 18, 2007
    Date of Patent: July 7, 2015
    Assignee: BlackBerry Limited
    Inventors: Michael S. Brown, Neil Adams, Steven Fyke, Herbert Little
  • Publication number: 20150056919
    Abstract: An apparatus and method for relaying short range communication data between electronic devices. In one example, a first and second short range wireless communication link is established with a first and second wireless communication device, respectively. The first wireless communication device maintains a wireless connection to a wireless telecommunications network. A first and second set of data is received from the first and second wireless communication devices over the first and second links, respectively. At least one of the first set of data and the second set of data is relayed to at least one of the second wireless communication device and the first wireless communication device, respectively, over the second and first links, respectively. The relaying forms a multi-party connection with the first wireless communication device and the second wireless communication device to the wireless telecommunications network.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 24, 2010
    Publication date: February 26, 2015
    Applicant: Research In Motion Limited
    Inventor: Steven FYKE
  • Patent number: 8963744
    Abstract: A key activation system for use in an electronic device is provided. The system comprises an activation mechanism associated with a key in the system, a first feedback system and a second feedback system. The activation mechanism is associated with the key activation system and provides a first feedback sense when the activation mechanism has triggered the first activation condition. The second feedback system provides a second feedback sense indicating when the key triggers the second activation condition. In the system, the second feedback system operates independently from the activation mechanism and the first activation condition is triggered before the second activation condition when the activation mechanism is initially engaged. An activation mechanism may be centrally located for a set of keys.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 7, 2008
    Date of Patent: February 24, 2015
    Assignee: BlackBerry Limited
    Inventors: Jason Griffin, Roman Rak, Steven Fyke, Norman Ladouceur
  • Patent number: 8904286
    Abstract: A method and hierarchical menu is provided for displaying on the screen of a wireless handheld electronic device an extended menu or a short menu, which is a subset of the corresponding extended menu. The method includes displaying a page on a screen and receiving an ambiguous request/selection when no menu is displayed. In response to the ambiguous selection, a short menu corresponding to the displayed page is displayed on the screen. Various short menus are provided with their respective menu items being dependent and adjustable based upon the position of a cursor on the displayed page, the currently opened application, and/or the previous selections. Further, a selection from the short menu is capable of displaying the extended menu corresponding thereto.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 13, 2006
    Date of Patent: December 2, 2014
    Assignee: BlackBerry Limited
    Inventors: Matthew Lee, Andrew Bocking, Jason T. Griffin, Steven Fyke, Janna Corrine Louise Hickson, Harry Major, Sherryl Lee Scott, Matthew Bells, Thanh Vuong
  • Patent number: 8878784
    Abstract: Method and arrangement for affecting diagonal movement of a cursor 171 on a display screen 322 of a handheld communication device 300. The method includes sensing movement at an auxiliary user input 328 of the handheld communication device 300 indicative of a user's desire to affect diagonal movement of the cursor 171 on the display screen 322 of the handheld communication device 300. X-direction signals and Y-direction signals are produced based on the sensed movement at the auxiliary user input 328. During that time while necessary signals are being collected and processed, the cursor 171 is held steady on the display screen 322 until a predetermined criterion is met for discriminating whether the user has indicated x-direction cursor movement, y-direction cursor movement or diagonal cursor movement.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 13, 2006
    Date of Patent: November 4, 2014
    Assignee: BlackBerry Limited
    Inventors: Matthew Lee, Andrew Bocking, David Mak-Fan, Steven Fyke, Matthew Bells
  • Patent number: 8849845
    Abstract: A system and method are provided for displaying search results on an electronic device. The method includes: displaying at least a portion of a first set of search results; capturing one or more images using a camera device of the electronic device, the camera device being directed in a same direction as a display of the electronic device, the image comprising one or more subjects; determining corresponding points of regard in the one or more images for at least one of the one or more subjects, the points of regard being indicative of areas on the display at which a gaze of the corresponding subject is directed; determining one or more search results associated with the points of regard; and displaying further search results based on information associated with the one or more search results associated with the points of regard.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 3, 2010
    Date of Patent: September 30, 2014
    Assignee: BlackBerry Limited
    Inventors: Jerome Pasquero, Steven Fyke