Patents by Inventor Thomas F. Racke

Thomas F. Racke 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: 11367337
    Abstract: Embodiments of the present inventive concept include retrofit compliance apparatus, which can include a catch basin or drip tray. The retrofit compliance apparatus can be used in conjunction with a hand hygiene dispenser, and monitor for compliant usage of the dispenser. The retrofit compliance apparatus can include one or more microcontrollers and one or more sensors. The retrofit compliance apparatus can detect whether the dispenser has been properly used. The retrofit compliance apparatus can collect data allowing the determination of the identity of who used the dispenser. Historical information about valid dispense counts and invalid dispense counts for each individual user can be maintained by a remote server.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 23, 2020
    Date of Patent: June 21, 2022
    Assignee: SwipeSense, Inc.
    Inventors: John R. Peck, Harikrishna K. Rajabather, Thomas F. Racke, Horace Y. Wang, Yuri F. Malina
  • Patent number: 10665084
    Abstract: Embodiments of the present inventive concept include retrofit compliance apparatus, which can include a catch basin or drip tray. The retrofit compliance apparatus can be used in conjunction with a hand hygiene dispenser, and monitor for compliant usage of the dispenser. The retrofit compliance apparatus can include one or more microcontrollers and one or more sensors. The retrofit compliance apparatus can detect whether the dispenser has been properly used. The retrofit compliance apparatus can collect data allowing the determination of the identity of who used the dispenser. Historical information about valid dispense counts and invalid dispense counts for each individual user can be maintained by a remote server.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 25, 2018
    Date of Patent: May 26, 2020
    Assignee: SwipeSense, Inc.
    Inventors: John R. Peck, Harikrishna K. Rajabather, Thomas F. Racke, Horace Y. Wang, Yuri F. Malina
  • Patent number: 10490057
    Abstract: The disclosed device, system, and method can be used for monitoring hygienic dispenser usage and compliance. A hygienic dispenser dispenses a hygienic substance such as sanitizer, soap, a glove, or the like. A hygienic sensor adapter device is proximately disposed to the hygienic dispenser. The hygienic sensor adapter device detects a presence of a human hand within an activation area of the dispenser. The hygienic sensor adapter device includes a sensor to detect badges worn by corresponding human subjects. A remote cloud-based computer server can determine a particular human subject from among the human subjects to which the human hand belongs. Accordingly, the hygienic sensor adapter device is able to monitor the activations of all models of hand hygiene dispensers with little to no configuration or modification. The hygienic sensor adapter device rejects false triggers, captures every dispenser activation, and identifies the subject responsible for the dispenser activation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 10, 2018
    Date of Patent: November 26, 2019
    Assignee: SwipeSense, Inc.
    Inventors: Yuri F. Malina, Thomas F. Racke, Harikrishna K. Rajabather, Horace Y. Wang, John R. Peck
  • Patent number: 5528215
    Abstract: A building automation system is disclosed which enables reliable operation and cost effective expansion. The system utilizes pairs of complementary modules, one of which is a primary module that is installed at a main cabinet and the other is an expansion module that can be located adjacent the mechanical systems which are to be monitored and controlled. Through the use of the complementary pairs of modules, the necessity for providing home runs of power conductors from the mechanical system to the main cabinet are substantially reduced if not eliminated, which greatly reduces the costs of materials and labor in a total installation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 31, 1994
    Date of Patent: June 18, 1996
    Assignee: Landis & Gyr Powers, Inc.
    Inventors: Raymond S. Siu, Robert P. Mueller, Thomas F. Racke