Patents by Inventor William Gioia

William Gioia 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).

  • Barrier movement operator including timer to close feature
    Publication number: 20040216379
    Abstract: Methods and apparatus for controlling a barrier movement operator having a timer-to-close feature are disclosed. The methods and apparatus include arrangements for conveniently inhibiting and re-activating the timer-to-close feature and for providing a mid-stop position during movement toward the closed position. Additionally, the embodiments include methods and apparatus for reversing barrier operation.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 17, 2003
    Publication date: November 4, 2004
    Applicant: The Chamberlain Group, Inc.
    Inventors: William Gioia, Eric J. Robb, David Stafford, Robert S. Study
  • Automatic gate operator
    Publication number: 20040160205
    Abstract: A barrier movement operator is having a position sensor in a telescoping barrier control arm is described. A controller, remote from the arm, senses the barrier position to identify limits of barrier travel and to control rate of travel of the barrier between limits. The operator includes both optical and edge sensor obstruction detectors and is responsive to wireless communication for receiving user initiated command signals.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 18, 2003
    Publication date: August 19, 2004
    Applicant: The Chamberlain Group, Inc.
    Inventors: Eric Robb, Richard Hill, William Gioia, Edward Kukulski
  • Automatic sensing of safe-operation sensor apparatus and method
    Publication number: 20030201743
    Abstract: A movable barrier operator having a microprocessor (10) or other programmable platform will automatically work in a safe and appropriate manner both with and without safe-operation sensors (13). Once a safe-operation sensor is detected, the operator will thereafter function in a fashion that requires the continued presence of such sensor. In one embodiment, the operator state can be purposely reset to the initial operating state.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 30, 2002
    Publication date: October 30, 2003
    Applicant: The Chamberlain Group, Inc.
    Inventors: Robert Study, Eric Robb, William Gioia, David Stafford