Jon J Hulse

US Patent:

7484777, Feb 3, 2009

Filed:

Jun 30, 2006

Appl. No.:

11/428029

Inventors:

Mark A. Condo - Seymour CT, US
Darren C. Eller - East Lyme CT, US
Jon Hulse - Wethersfield CT, US
Kosta G. Karachristos - Hamden CT, US
Dale Martin - East Lyme CT, US
Brett E. Tannone - Newtown CT, US

Assignee:

Sargent Manufacturing Company - New Haven CT

International Classification:

E05B 65/10
E05C 3/06

US Classification:

292 92, 70 92, 292DIG 62

Abstract:

An electronic push retraction exit device includes a support rail, a push rail and a latch mechanism having a latch bolt operably connected to the push rail and movable between latched and unlatched positions. A control circuit in the exit device drives a linear actuator to retract and hold the push rail and the latch bolt in the unlatched position. The linear actuator preferably includes a stepping motor and is connected to the push rail through a lost motion connection allowing the exit device to be mechanically operated without moving the linear actuator. The control circuit preferably includes an electrical adjustment for the retraction distance of the latch bolt and an adjustable relatch timer. The exit device may be operated by a remote switch attached to a control connection, which may be permanently closed to simulate a prior art electrically operated exit device for compatibility with third party control systems.

US Patent:

7528700, May 5, 2009

Filed:

May 29, 2007

Appl. No.:

11/754666

Inventors:

Daniel J. Picard - Oakville CT, US
Jon Hulse - Wethersfield CT, US
Jay Krajewski - Coventry CT, US

Assignee:

Sargent Manufacturing Company - New Haven CT

International Classification:

G08B 17/00

US Classification:

34028605, 340628, 340577, 340332

Abstract:

A fire exit alert system, preferably integrated into an exit device or automatic fire exit door closer, uses sound and light to signal the location of a fire exit in darkness and smoke-obscured rooms. The alert system includes a voice signal, such as “EXIT LOCATED HERE,” to signal that the location of the voice is also the location of the exit. A white noise signal generator is used to supplement the voice signal and produces a sound that is particularly localizable by the human ear. A strobe light and a laser are used to produce a visual guide to the location of the exit. The strobe light is flashed when the word “HERE” is used in the voice signal. The laser is used to produce a cone of light that points towards the fire exit alert system.

US Patent:

7839265, Nov 23, 2010

Filed:

Apr 24, 2009

Appl. No.:

12/429418

Inventors:

Daniel J. Picard - Oakville CT, US
Jon Hulse - Wethersfield CT, US
Jay Krajewski - Coventry CT, US

Assignee:

Sargent Manufacturing Company - New Haven CT

International Classification:

G08B 17/00

US Classification:

34028605, 340628, 340577, 340332

Abstract:

A fire exit alert system, preferably integrated into an exit device or automatic fire exit door closer, uses sound and light to signal the location of a fire exit in darkness and smoke-obscured rooms. The alert system includes a voice signal, such as “EXIT LOCATED HERE,” to signal that the location of the voice is also the location of the exit. A white noise signal generator is used to supplement the voice signal and produces a sound that is particularly localizable by the human ear. A strobe light and a laser are used to produce a visual guide to the location of the exit. The strobe light is flashed when the word “HERE” is used in the voice signal. The laser is used to produce a cone of light that points towards the fire exit alert system.

US Patent:

7883123, Feb 8, 2011

Filed:

Jan 28, 2009

Appl. No.:

12/360895

Inventors:

Mark A. Condo - Seymour CT, US
Darren C. Eller - East Lyme CT, US
Jon Hulse - Wethersfield CT, US
Kosta G. Karachristos - Hamden CT, US
Dale D. Martin - East Lyme CT, US
Brett E. Tannone - Newtown CT, US

Assignee:

Sargent Manufacturing Company - New Haven CT

International Classification:

E05B 65/10
E05C 3/06

US Classification:

292 92, 70 92, 292DIG 62

Abstract:

An electronic push retraction exit device includes a support rail, a push rail and a latch mechanism having a latch bolt operably connected to the push rail and movable between latched and unlatched positions. A control circuit in the exit device drives a linear actuator to retract and hold the push rail and the latch bolt in the unlatched position. The linear actuator preferably includes a stepping motor and is connected to the push rail through a lost motion connection allowing the exit device to be mechanically operated without moving the linear actuator. The control circuit preferably includes an electrical adjustment for the retraction distance of the latch bolt and an adjustable relatch timer. The exit device may be operated by a remote switch attached to a control connection, which may be permanently closed to simulate a prior art electrically operated exit device for compatibility with third party control systems.

US Patent:

8495836, Jul 30, 2013

Filed:

Aug 27, 2009

Appl. No.:

12/548938

Inventors:

Scott B. Lowder - Orange CT, US
Dale D. Martin - East Lyme CT, US
Jon Hulse - Wethersfield CT, US
Robert C. Hunt - Reno CT, US
Arthur Limoncelli - New Haven CT, US
Wai P. Wong - Orange CT, US

Assignee:

Sargent Manufacturing Company - New Haven CT

International Classification:

E05F 15/20
E05F 15/18

US Classification:

49394, 292 92

Abstract:

A drive mechanism for door hardware, such as a pushbar exit device, includes a driver for moving a component of the door hardware, a controller for controlling the operation of the driver, a sensor for detecting motion of the moving component and a spring connected between the driver and the door hardware component. The spring allows the driver to move for a period of time after the component has stopped moving. The controller monitors the sensor and moves the component until the sensor indicates that the driven component has stopped moving. The sensor produces an output signal and the controller detects an inflection point in the output signal when the component stops moving while the driver is still operating.

US Patent:

20050184864, Aug 25, 2005

Filed:

Feb 23, 2004

Appl. No.:

10/785586

Inventors:

Daniel Picard - Oakville CT, US
Jon Hulse - Wethersfield CT, US
Jay Krajewski - Coventry CT, US

International Classification:

G08B029/00

US Classification:

340506000, 340691100, 340584000, 340628000

Abstract:

A fire exit alert system, preferably integrated into an exit device or automatic fire exit door closer, uses sound and light to signal the location of a fire exit in darkness and smoke-obscured rooms. The alert system includes a voice signal, such as “EXIT LOCATED HERE,” to signal that the location of the voice is also the location of the exit. A white noise signal generator is used to supplement the voice signal and produces a sound that is particularly localizable by the human ear. A strobe light and a laser are used to produce a visual guide to the location of the exit. The strobe light is flashed when the word “HERE” is used in the voice signal. The laser is used to produce a cone of light that points towards the fire exit alert system.

US Patent:

56364776, Jun 10, 1997

Filed:

Apr 4, 1996

Appl. No.:

8/628575

Inventors:

Jon J. Hulse - Wethersfield CT
Stephen L. Gemmell - Newington CT

Assignee:

The Stanley Works - New Britain CT

International Classification:

E05F 1300

US Classification:

49264

Abstract:

A mat monitor for an automatic swing door system is mountable in-line with an approach mat and a safety mat and the controller for the automatic door system. The monitor emits a visible light to indicate that a mat is properly operating without requiring that the door cycle through an opening/closing sequence. In one embodiment, a green light is illuminated to indicate that the approach mat is properly functioning and a red light is illuminated to indicate that a safety mat is properly functioning. The mat monitor is preferably mounted at the underside of the header adjacent to the controller.

US Patent:

20160054714, Feb 25, 2016

Filed:

Mar 14, 2014

Appl. No.:

14/768052

Inventors:

- New Haven CT, US
Jon Hulse - Wethersfield CT, US
Adam O'Day - Bristol CT, US
Arthur Limoncelli - New Haven CT, US
Angelo Arcaria - Colchester CT, US

International Classification:

G05B 15/02
E05B 47/00

Abstract:

An electronic circuit to capture legacy lock controller pulses and reduce the energy consumed. The legacy pulse is captured, converted to power to power the circuit and the direction of the pulse—polarity—is determined. A substitute pulse is created at lower power and sent to a motor actuator in the lock. The total power consumed is substantially reduced by reducing the duration and voltage of the pulse. In the preferred design, the circuit also detects control voltages for solenoid locks and produces suitable control signals for a motor actuator.