Brett Alan Walford

US Patent:

20140022071, Jan 23, 2014

Filed:

Jul 17, 2012

Appl. No.:

13/551528

Inventors:

Richard K. Hoofard - Dallas TX, US
Daryl Duane Day - Frisco TX, US
Brett A. Walford - Corinth TX, US

Assignee:

4Front Engineered Solutions, Inc. - Carrollton TX

International Classification:

G08B 23/00

US Classification:

340501

Abstract:

Systems and methods for controlling a system of fans in a facility from a central system controller are disclosed herein. In one embodiment, the system of fans can be configured to shut down automatically during an emergency condition or event. For example, a fan system controller can be connected to the system of fans and provide a signal to each of the fans. While each of the fans receives the signal, power is connected to a motor on each of the fans. Upon detection of an emergency condition, the fan system controller disconnects the signal to the fans, thereby automatically simultaneously shutting down the entire system of fans.

US Patent:

20110238231, Sep 29, 2011

Filed:

Dec 16, 2009

Appl. No.:

13/130989

Inventors:

Benjamin I. Blackwell - Flower Mound TX, US
Brett A. Walford - Corinth TX, US
L. B. Whitley - Arlington TX, US
Michael Story - Denton TX, US
Allan Thomson - Colleyville TX, US

Assignee:

4 FRONT ENGINEERED SOLUTIONS, INC. - Carrollton TX

International Classification:

G05B 19/05
H02J 4/00

US Classification:

700286, 307 80

Abstract:

Technology generally directed to operation of loading dock equipment such as vehicle restraints, dock levelers, overhead doors/openers, barrier gates, lights, and linked or unlinked control systems is disclosed herein. The disclosed technology may be employed to power electrical loading dock systems from batteries and/or alternative power sources, including “green” power sources. For example, the technology may be employed at new, temporary, and/or mobile facilities having any number of loading docks where reliable commercial power may not be readily available. Further, the technology may also be employed at warehouses in remote and/or developing areas where electrical infrastructure is not available and/or reasonably priced. The technology may be embodied as methods, apparatuses, manufactures (e.g., computer- and/or processor-readable storage and/or other mediums), and/or the like.

US Patent:

20220306410, Sep 29, 2022

Filed:

Mar 14, 2022

Appl. No.:

17/693997

Inventors:

- Landskrona, SE
Brett A. Walford - Corinth TX, US
Stephen Kosek - Fort Worth TX, US
Daryl Day - Frisco TX, US

International Classification:

B65G 69/00
B65G 69/28
G06F 3/048

Abstract:

Systems and associated methods for controlling operation of loading dock equipment are described herein. In some embodiments, the system and associated methods can be used to control operation of loading dock equipment (e.g., a vehicle restraint, a dock door, a dock leveler, etc.) according to a sequence of operations. The sequence of operations can include different sub-sequences based on loading dock conditions. The system can include a display screen that sequentially presents a series of control elements that enable operation of the loading dock equipment. Additionally, the visual appearance and/or sequence of presentation of the control elements indicate the proper sequence of selection to the user, thereby reducing user confusion and simplifying the operation of the loading dock equipment. Some functionality of the control panel can be enabled or disabled based on a current level of authorization.

US Patent:

20220243524, Aug 4, 2022

Filed:

Dec 9, 2021

Appl. No.:

17/547111

Inventors:

Richard K. Hoofard - Dallas TX, US
Brett A. Walford - Corinth TX, US
Stephen Kosek - Fort Worth TX, US

International Classification:

E06B 3/44
E05F 15/40
E05F 15/665
G06F 3/04842

Abstract:

Systems and associated methods for controlling operation of loading dock equipment are disclosed herein. In some embodiments, the system and associated methods can be used to control operation of loading dock equipment (e.g., a vehicle restraint, a dock door, a dock leveler, etc.) according to a preset sequence of operations. The system can include a display screen that sequentially presents a series of graphical control elements (e.g., touch-sensitive buttons) that enable operation of the loading dock equipment in an appropriate sequence. Additionally, the visual appearance and/or sequence of presentation of the graphical control elements indicate the proper sequence of selection to the user, thereby reducing user confusion and simplifying the operation of the loading dock equipment.

US Patent:

20190144218, May 16, 2019

Filed:

Jan 10, 2019

Appl. No.:

16/245172

Inventors:

- Landskrona, SE
Brett A. Walford - Corinth TX, US
Stephen Kosek - Fort Worth TX, US
Daryl Day - Frisco TX, US

International Classification:

B65G 69/00
B65G 69/28

Abstract:

Systems and associated methods for controlling operation of loading dock equipment are described herein. In some embodiments, the system and associated methods can be used to control operation of loading dock equipment (e.g., a vehicle restraint, a dock door, a dock leveler, etc.) according to a sequence of operations. The sequence of operations can include different sub-sequences based on loading dock conditions. The system can include a display screen that sequentially presents a series of control elements that enable operation of the loading dock equipment. Additionally, the visual appearance and/or sequence of presentation of the control elements indicate the proper sequence of selection to the user, thereby reducing user confusion and simplifying the operation of the loading dock equipment. Some functionality of the control panel can be enabled or disabled based on a current level of authorization.

US Patent:

20170320685, Nov 9, 2017

Filed:

May 3, 2016

Appl. No.:

15/145605

Inventors:

- Landskrona, SE
Brett A. Walford - Corinth TX, US
Stephen Kosek - Fort Worth TX, US

International Classification:

B65G 69/00
G06F 3/0484
B65G 69/00
E05F 15/40
E06B 3/44
B65G 69/28
G06F 3/0488
G06F 3/0484

Abstract:

Systems and associated methods for controlling operation of loading dock equipment are disclosed herein. In some embodiments, the system and associated methods can be used to control operation of loading dock equipment (e.g., a vehicle restraint, a dock door, a dock leveler, etc.) according to a preset sequence of operations. The system can include a display screen that sequentially presents a series of graphical control elements (e.g., touch-sensitive buttons) that enable operation of the loading dock equipment in an appropriate sequence. Additionally, the visual appearance and/or sequence of presentation of the graphical control elements indicate the proper sequence of selection to the user, thereby reducing user confusion and simplifying the operation of the loading dock equipment.