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).

  • Patent number: 11952799
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: July 6, 2022
    Date of Patent: April 9, 2024
    Assignee: ASSA ABLOY Americas Residential Inc.
    Inventor: Troy M. Brown
  • Patent number: 11913252
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: August 5, 2022
    Date of Patent: February 27, 2024
    Assignee: ASSA ABLOY Americas Residential Inc.
    Inventors: Alan Uyeda, Michael Maridakis, Jerome F. Czerwinski, Jr., Elliott B. Scheider, Troy M. Brown, David K J Kim
  • Publication number: 20230078744
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: August 5, 2022
    Publication date: March 16, 2023
    Inventors: Alan Uyeda, Michael Maridakis, Jerome F. Czerwinski, JR., Elliott B. Scheider, Troy M. Brown, David KJ Kim
  • Publication number: 20230034014
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: July 6, 2022
    Publication date: February 2, 2023
    Applicant: Spectrum Brands, Inc.
    Inventor: Troy M. BROWN
  • Patent number: 11408201
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: August 6, 2020
    Date of Patent: August 9, 2022
    Assignee: Spectrum Brands, Inc.
    Inventors: Alan Uyeda, Michael Maridakis, Jerome F. Czerwinski, Jr., Elliott B. Scheider, Troy M. Brown, David K J Kim
  • Patent number: 11408202
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: February 4, 2021
    Date of Patent: August 9, 2022
    Assignee: Spectrum Brands, Inc.
    Inventors: Alan Uyeda, Michael Maridakis, Jerome F. Czerwinski, Jr., Elliott B. Scheider, Troy M. Brown, David K J Kim
  • Patent number: 11401733
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: April 12, 2017
    Date of Patent: August 2, 2022
    Assignee: Spectrum Brands, Inc.
    Inventor: Troy M. Brown
  • Publication number: 20210156171
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: February 4, 2021
    Publication date: May 27, 2021
    Inventors: Alan Uyeda, Michael Maridakis, Jerome F. Czerwinski, Jr., Elliott B. Scheider, Troy M. Brown, David KJ Kim
  • Publication number: 20210115704
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: April 12, 2017
    Publication date: April 22, 2021
    Inventor: Troy M. BROWN
  • Patent number: 10930097
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: April 17, 2017
    Date of Patent: February 23, 2021
    Assignee: Spectrum Brands, Inc.
    Inventor: Troy M. Brown
  • Publication number: 20210040773
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: August 6, 2020
    Publication date: February 11, 2021
    Inventors: Alan Uyeda, Michael Maridakis, Jerome F. Czerwinski, JR., Elliott B. Scheider, Troy M. Brown, David KJ Kim
  • Patent number: 10810307
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: March 23, 2017
    Date of Patent: October 20, 2020
    Assignee: Spectrum Brands, Inc.
    Inventors: Troy M. Brown, Tam Bui
  • Patent number: 10738504
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: April 17, 2015
    Date of Patent: August 11, 2020
    Assignee: Spectrum Brands, Inc.
    Inventors: Alan Uyeda, Michael Maridakis, Jerome F. Czerwinski, Jr., Elliott B. Schneider, Troy M. Brown, David KJ Kim
  • Patent number: 10679111
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: April 1, 2019
    Date of Patent: June 9, 2020
    Assignee: Spectrum Brands, Inc.
    Inventor: Troy M. Brown
  • Publication number: 20190362209
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: April 1, 2019
    Publication date: November 28, 2019
    Inventor: Troy M. Brown
  • Publication number: 20190122465
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: April 17, 2017
    Publication date: April 25, 2019
    Inventor: Troy M. BROWN
  • Publication number: 20190106906
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: March 23, 2017
    Publication date: April 11, 2019
    Inventors: Troy M. BROWN, Tam BUI
  • Patent number: 10248898
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: June 19, 2017
    Date of Patent: April 2, 2019
    Assignee: Spectrum Brands, Inc.
    Inventor: Troy M. Brown
  • Publication number: 20180005097
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: June 19, 2017
    Publication date: January 4, 2018
    Inventor: TROY M. BROWN
  • Publication number: 20150218850
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: April 17, 2015
    Publication date: August 6, 2015
    Inventors: ALAN UYEDA, MICHAEL MARIDAKIS, JEROME F. CZERWINSKI, JR., ELLIOTT B. SCHNEIDER, TROY M. BROWN, DAVID KJ KIM