Patents by Inventor TROY M. BROWN
TROY M. BROWN 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).
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Patent number: 11952799Abstract: A lockset with a latch assembly having a bolt movable between an extended position and a retracted position. The lockset includes a motor configured to move the bolt between the extended position and the retracted position. A controller is provided that is configured to electronically control the motor to control movement of the bolt between the extended position and the retracted position responsive to receiving a valid authentication from an authentication device. The lockset includes a receiver connected to an antenna to detect an incoming wireless signal transmitted from an authentication device. The controller includes an angle of arrival sensor configured to determine a distance and a direction to the authentication device by analyzing a wireless phase and timing of the incoming wireless signal transmitted by the authentication device.Type: GrantFiled: July 6, 2022Date of Patent: April 9, 2024Assignee: ASSA ABLOY Americas Residential Inc.Inventor: Troy M. Brown
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Patent number: 11913252Abstract: A wireless electromechanical lock with one or more of an internal antenna, touch activation, and/or a light communication device that acts as a user interface. In some embodiments, the lock utilizes an antenna near the exterior face of the lockset, designed inside the metal body of the lockset itself. A light communication device is provided in some embodiments to communicate information, visually, to the user via animations and dynamic displays of light. In some embodiments, the lockset includes a touch activation capability, which can be used to lock/unlock the lock and/or otherwise provide input.Type: GrantFiled: August 5, 2022Date of Patent: February 27, 2024Assignee: ASSA ABLOY Americas Residential Inc.Inventors: Alan Uyeda, Michael Maridakis, Jerome F. Czerwinski, Jr., Elliott B. Scheider, Troy M. Brown, David K J Kim
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Publication number: 20230078744Abstract: A wireless electromechanical lock with one or more of an internal antenna, touch activation, and/or a light communication device that acts as a user interface. In some embodiments, the lock utilizes an antenna near the exterior face of the lockset, designed inside the metal body of the lockset itself. A light communication device is provided in some embodiments to communicate information, visually, to the user via animations and dynamic displays of light. In some embodiments, the lockset includes a touch activation capability, which can be used to lock/unlock the lock and/or otherwise provide input.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 5, 2022Publication date: March 16, 2023Inventors: Alan Uyeda, Michael Maridakis, Jerome F. Czerwinski, JR., Elliott B. Scheider, Troy M. Brown, David KJ Kim
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Publication number: 20230034014Abstract: A lockset with a latch assembly having a bolt movable between an extended position and a retracted position. The lockset includes a motor configured to move the bolt between the extended position and the retracted position. A controller is provided that is configured to electronically control the motor to control movement of the bolt between the extended position and the retracted position responsive to receiving a valid authentication from an authentication device. The lockset includes a receiver connected to an antenna to detect an incoming wireless signal transmitted from an authentication device. The controller includes an angle of arrival sensor configured to determine a distance and a direction to the authentication device by analyzing a wireless phase and timing of the incoming wireless signal transmitted by the authentication device.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 6, 2022Publication date: February 2, 2023Applicant: Spectrum Brands, Inc.Inventor: Troy M. BROWN
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Patent number: 11408201Abstract: A wireless electromechanical lock with one or more of an internal antenna, touch activation, and/or a light communication device that acts as a user interface. In some embodiments, the lock utilizes an antenna near the exterior face of the lockset, designed inside the metal body of the lockset itself. A light communication device is provided in some embodiments to communicate information, visually, to the user via animations and dynamic displays of light. In some embodiments, the lockset includes a touch activation capability, which can be used to lock/unlock the lock and/or otherwise provide input.Type: GrantFiled: August 6, 2020Date of Patent: August 9, 2022Assignee: Spectrum Brands, Inc.Inventors: Alan Uyeda, Michael Maridakis, Jerome F. Czerwinski, Jr., Elliott B. Scheider, Troy M. Brown, David K J Kim
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Patent number: 11408202Abstract: A wireless electromechanical lock with one or more of an internal antenna, touch activation, and/or a light communication device that acts as a user interface. In some embodiments, the lock utilizes an antenna near the exterior face of the lockset, designed inside the metal body of the lockset itself. A light communication device is provided in some embodiments to communicate information, visually, to the user via animations and dynamic displays of light. In some embodiments, the lockset includes a touch activation capability, which can be used to lock/unlock the lock and/or otherwise provide input.Type: GrantFiled: February 4, 2021Date of Patent: August 9, 2022Assignee: Spectrum Brands, Inc.Inventors: Alan Uyeda, Michael Maridakis, Jerome F. Czerwinski, Jr., Elliott B. Scheider, Troy M. Brown, David K J Kim
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Patent number: 11401733Abstract: A lockset with a latch assembly having a bolt movable between an extended position and a retracted position. The lockset includes a motor configured to move the bolt between the extended position and the retracted position. A controller is provided that is configured to electronically control the motor to control movement of the bolt between the extended position and the retracted position responsive to receiving a valid authentication from an authentication device. The lockset includes a receiver connected to an antenna to detect an incoming wireless signal transmitted from an authentication device. The controller includes an angle of arrival sensor configured to determine a distance and a direction to the authentication device by analyzing a wireless phase and timing of the incoming wireless signal transmitted by the authentication device.Type: GrantFiled: April 12, 2017Date of Patent: August 2, 2022Assignee: Spectrum Brands, Inc.Inventor: Troy M. Brown
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Publication number: 20210156171Abstract: A wireless electromechanical lock with one or more of an internal antenna, touch activation, and/or a light communication device that acts as a user interface. In some embodiments, the lock utilizes an antenna near the exterior face of the lockset, designed inside the metal body of the lockset itself. A light communication device is provided in some embodiments to communicate information, visually, to the user via animations and dynamic displays of light. In some embodiments, the lockset includes a touch activation capability, which can be used to lock/unlock the lock and/or otherwise provide input.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 4, 2021Publication date: May 27, 2021Inventors: Alan Uyeda, Michael Maridakis, Jerome F. Czerwinski, Jr., Elliott B. Scheider, Troy M. Brown, David KJ Kim
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Publication number: 20210115704Abstract: A lockset with a latch assembly having a bolt movable between an extended position and a retracted position. The lockset includes a motor configured to move the bolt between the extended position and the retracted position. A controller is provided that is configured to electronically control the motor to control movement of the bolt between the extended position and the retracted position responsive to receiving a valid authentication from an authentication device. The lockset includes a receiver connected to an antenna to detect an incoming wireless signal transmitted from an authentication device. The controller includes an angle of arrival sensor configured to determine a distance and a direction to the authentication device by analyzing a wireless phase and timing of the incoming wireless signal transmitted by the authentication device.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 12, 2017Publication date: April 22, 2021Inventor: Troy M. BROWN
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Patent number: 10930097Abstract: A wireless lockset with integrated wireless signals analysis and method is described herein. The analysis integrated into the wireless lockset allows remote monitoring of a building or dwelling. A user can track and be notified of the state of occupancy of a dwelling based upon when specific un-associated devices that are within range of the lockset.Type: GrantFiled: April 17, 2017Date of Patent: February 23, 2021Assignee: Spectrum Brands, Inc.Inventor: Troy M. Brown
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Publication number: 20210040773Abstract: A wireless electromechanical lock with one or more of an internal antenna, touch activation, and/or a light communication device that acts as a user interface. In some embodiments, the lock utilizes an antenna near the exterior face of the lockset, designed inside the metal body of the lockset itself. A light communication device is provided in some embodiments to communicate information, visually, to the user via animations and dynamic displays of light. In some embodiments, the lockset includes a touch activation capability, which can be used to lock/unlock the lock and/or otherwise provide input.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 6, 2020Publication date: February 11, 2021Inventors: Alan Uyeda, Michael Maridakis, Jerome F. Czerwinski, JR., Elliott B. Scheider, Troy M. Brown, David KJ Kim
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Patent number: 10810307Abstract: A wireless lockset with integrated anti-hacking methods is described herein. The integrated anti-hacking methods in the wireless lockset allows the detection of unauthorized access by one or more individuals. The integrated anti-hacking methods can detect an anomaly regarding wireless command sequence numbers, timing of received commands or flooding attack, and/or unauthorized access based on the MAC address of a command-issuing device. Upon detection of a hacking attempt, the wireless lockset performs one or more actions.Type: GrantFiled: March 23, 2017Date of Patent: October 20, 2020Assignee: Spectrum Brands, Inc.Inventors: Troy M. Brown, Tam Bui
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Patent number: 10738504Abstract: A wireless electromechanical lock with one or more of an internal antenna, touch activation, and/or a light communication device that acts as a user interface. In some embodiments, the lock utilizes an antenna near the exterior face of the lockset, designed inside the metal body of the lockset itself. A light communication device is provided in some embodiments to communicate information, visually, to the user via animations and dynamic displays of light. In some embodiments, the lockset includes a touch activation capability, which can be used to lock/unlock the lock and/or otherwise provide input.Type: GrantFiled: April 17, 2015Date of Patent: August 11, 2020Assignee: Spectrum Brands, Inc.Inventors: Alan Uyeda, Michael Maridakis, Jerome F. Czerwinski, Jr., Elliott B. Schneider, Troy M. Brown, David KJ Kim
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Patent number: 10679111Abstract: An electronic or non-electronic lockset with a passive RFID tag operating methods and system is described herein. The passive RFID tag is affixed to or near the lockset. Using an application on a mobile device, a user can leverage the mobile device to enable features such as user notifications, home automation control, and home security control. A visitor to a home uses an application on their mobile device to scan the passive RFID to gain entry to a home through verification by a remote homeowner.Type: GrantFiled: April 1, 2019Date of Patent: June 9, 2020Assignee: Spectrum Brands, Inc.Inventor: Troy M. Brown
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Publication number: 20190362209Abstract: An electronic or non-electronic lockset with a passive RFID tag operating methods and system is described herein. The passive RFID tag is affixed to or near the lockset. Using an application on a mobile device, a user can leverage the mobile device to enable features such as user notifications, home automation control, and home security control. A visitor to a home uses an application on their mobile device to scan the passive RFID to gain entry to a home through verification by a remote homeowner.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 1, 2019Publication date: November 28, 2019Inventor: Troy M. Brown
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Publication number: 20190122465Abstract: A wireless lockset with integrated wireless signals analysis and method is described herein. The analysis integrated into the wireless lockset allows remote monitoring of a building or dwelling. A user can track and be notified of the state of occupancy of a dwelling based upon when specific un-associated devices that are within range of the lockset.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 17, 2017Publication date: April 25, 2019Inventor: Troy M. BROWN
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Publication number: 20190106906Abstract: A wireless lockset with integrated anti-hacking methods is described herein. The integrated anti-hacking methods in the wireless lockset allows the detection of unauthorized access by one or more individuals. The integrated anti-hacking methods can detect an anomaly regarding wireless command sequence numbers, timing of received commands or flooding attack, and/or unauthorized access based on the MAC address of a command-issuing device. Upon detection of a hacking attempt, the wireless lockset performs one or more actions.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 23, 2017Publication date: April 11, 2019Inventors: Troy M. BROWN, Tam BUI
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Patent number: 10248898Abstract: An electronic or non-electronic lockset with a passive RFID tag operating methods and system is described herein. The passive RFID tag is affixed to or near the lockset. Using an application on a mobile device, a user can leverage the mobile device to enable features such as user notifications, home automation control, and home security control. A visitor to a home uses an application on their mobile device to scan the passive RFID to gain entry to a home through verification by a remote homeowner.Type: GrantFiled: June 19, 2017Date of Patent: April 2, 2019Assignee: Spectrum Brands, Inc.Inventor: Troy M. Brown
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Publication number: 20180005097Abstract: An electronic or non-electronic lockset with a passive RFID tag operating methods and system is described herein. The passive RFID tag is affixed to or near the lockset. Using an application on a mobile device, a user can leverage the mobile device to enable features such as user notifications, home automation control, and home security control. A visitor to a home uses an application on their mobile device to scan the passive RFID to gain entry to a home through verification by a remote homeowner.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 19, 2017Publication date: January 4, 2018Inventor: TROY M. BROWN
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Publication number: 20150218850Abstract: A wireless electromechanical lock with one or more of an internal antenna, touch activation, and/or a light communication device that acts as a user interface. In some embodiments, the lock utilizes an antenna near the exterior face of the lockset, designed inside the metal body of the lockset itself. A light communication device is provided in some embodiments to communicate information, visually, to the user via animations and dynamic displays of light. In some embodiments, the lockset includes a touch activation capability, which can be used to lock/unlock the lock and/or otherwise provide input.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 17, 2015Publication date: August 6, 2015Inventors: ALAN UYEDA, MICHAEL MARIDAKIS, JEROME F. CZERWINSKI, JR., ELLIOTT B. SCHNEIDER, TROY M. BROWN, DAVID KJ KIM