Matthew Lee Kirkland

US Patent:

20130067480, Mar 14, 2013

Filed:

Sep 13, 2011

Appl. No.:

13/231390

Inventors:

Willis J. MULLET - Gulf Breeze FL, US
Ben L. Garcia - Cumming GA, US
Yan Rodriguez - Suwanee GA, US
Jeffrey P. Hughes - Sugar Hill GA, US
Matthew W. Kirkland - Cantonment FL, US
Jonathan L. Watts - Pensacola FL, US

International Classification:

G06F 9/46

US Classification:

718102

Abstract:

A programmable wall station system for controlling automated coverings includes at least one automated covering adapted to receive command signals, and a computer which includes a processor and a computer connection port. The processor is programmed to receive location input, position input for the automated coverings, schedule input, and generate scheduled events based on any of the received input. A wall station includes a controller and a station connection port that is linkable to the computer connection port. The controller is programmed to receive scheduled events from the processor when the station connection port and computer connection port are linked to one another and generate command signals based on the scheduled events for receipt by the automated covering to control its operation.

US Patent:

20130099714, Apr 25, 2013

Filed:

Oct 17, 2012

Appl. No.:

13/653451

Inventors:

HomeRun Holdings Corporation - Pensacola FL, US
Yan RODRIGUEZ - 7100 Grand View Way GA, US
Ben L. GARCIA - Cumming GA, US
Victoria Baynes MULLET - Gulf Breeze FL, US
Matthew Warren KIRKLAND - Cantonment FL, US

Assignee:

HomeRun Holdings Corporation - Pensacola FL

International Classification:

H02P 3/08
H02P 3/06

US Classification:

318468

Abstract:

The present invention advantageously provides a motorized roller shade that includes a shade tube, a motor/controller unit and a power supply unit. The motor/controller unit is disposed within the shade tube, and includes a bearing, rotatably coupled to a support shaft, and a DC gear motor. The output shaft of the DC gear motor is coupled to the support shaft such that the output shaft and the support shaft do not rotate when the support shaft is attached to the mounting bracket.

US Patent:

20130105095, May 2, 2013

Filed:

Nov 1, 2011

Appl. No.:

13/286542

Inventors:

Craig Peter ANDERSON - Pensacola FL, US
Ben L. GARCIA - Cumming GA, US
Matthew Warren KIRKLAND - Cantonment FL, US

Assignee:

HOMERUN HOLDINGS CORPORATION - Pensacola FL

International Classification:

E06B 9/72

US Classification:

160310

Abstract:

A motorized roller shade includes a shade tube, including an outer surface upon which a shade is attached, an inner surface defining an inner cavity and two end portions, a motor/controller unit, disposed within the shade tube inner cavity and mechanically coupled to the shade tube inner surface, including a support shaft configured to attach to a mounting bracket, and a DC motor having an output shaft coupled to the support shaft such that the output shaft and the support shaft do not rotate when the support shaft is attached to the mounting bracket. A wireless receiver is coupled to the motor/controller unit to receive wireless signals and an antenna is arranged on or in at least one of the two end portions.

US Patent:

20130264976, Oct 10, 2013

Filed:

Feb 20, 2013

Appl. No.:

13/771994

Inventors:

Willis Jay Mullet - Gulf Breeze FL, US
Victoria Baynes Mullet - Gulf Breeze FL, US
Yan Rodriguez - Suwanee GA, US
Ben L. Garcia - Cumming GA, US
Matthew Warren Kirkland - Cantonment FL, US

Assignee:

HomeRun Holdings Corporation - Pensacola FL

International Classification:

E06B 9/42

US Classification:

318255

Abstract:

The present invention advantageously provides a motorized roller shade that includes a shade tube, a motor/controller unit and a power supply unit. The motor/controller unit is disposed within the shade tube, and includes a bearing, rotatably coupled to a support shaft, and a DC gear motor. The output shaft of the DC gear motor is coupled to the support shaft such that the output shaft and the support shaft do not rotate when the support shaft is attached to the mounting bracket.

US Patent:

20160127530, May 5, 2016

Filed:

Mar 26, 2014

Appl. No.:

14/781198

Inventors:

- Pensacola FL, US
Matthew W. KIRKLAND - Cantonment FL, US

International Classification:

H04M 1/725
H04W 4/00
G06F 3/0481

Abstract:

A system for controlling at least one motorized window covering using wireless communication is presented. The system includes a wireless device which is wirelessly connected to wireless access point which is connected to a gateway which is wirelessly connected to at least one motorized window covering. The wireless device has a display and an application installed thereon. The application includes an interactive illustration of a window with a moveable bottom bar that extends there across and a plurality of actuation buttons. When a user actuates either the moveable bottom bar or any one of the actuation buttons, the wireless device transmits a control signal to any wirelessly connected motorized window covering instructing it to move in a directed manner. This system provides a convenient and easy to use system and method of controlling motorized window shades.

US Patent:

20140376747, Dec 25, 2014

Filed:

Jun 16, 2014

Appl. No.:

14/305315

Inventors:

- Pensacola FL, US
Matthew Warren Kirkland - Cantonment FL, US

International Classification:

G08C 23/00
H05B 37/00
H02P 23/00

US Classification:

381110

Abstract:

A system for simultaneous wireless control of lights and motorized window coverings that include sheer interior shade material and blackout exterior shade material. The system includes a voice activation module which is wirelessly connected to a plurality of motorized window coverings using a first transceiver and a first wireless protocol and a plurality of lights using a second transceiver and a second wireless protocol. The voice activation module is preprogrammed to listen for a trigger phrase followed by any one of a number commands. Once the trigger phrase and a command are recognized, the wireless device transmits an over-the-air signal to the plurality of motorized window coverings and lights. The wireless device also includes an indicator that provides a visual or audible indication to the user that the trigger phrase, and/or a command has been recognized.

US Patent:

20140368322, Dec 18, 2014

Filed:

Jun 9, 2014

Appl. No.:

14/299656

Inventors:

- Pensacola FL, US
Harry Edward Asbury - Holt FL, US
Matthew Warren Kirkland - Cantonment FL, US

International Classification:

G08C 17/02
E05F 15/20

US Classification:

340 125

Abstract:

A multi-function remote control and cradle system is presented. The remote fits within the opening of a standard light-switch faceplate and is magnetically held within a cradle which is connected to a conventional electrical box in the wall. The remote control includes a dwell function wherein when a button is pressed for less than a predetermined amount of time a first signal is sent, wherein when a button is pressed for more than a predetermined amount of time a second signal is sent. The remote control also includes a plurality of scene buttons wherein when pressed a plurality of architectural coverings are moved to a predetermined position. The remote control also includes a channel selector and a jog function wherein a unique signal is sent for each jog position between a fully open position and a fully closed position.

US Patent:

20140262058, Sep 18, 2014

Filed:

Apr 11, 2014

Appl. No.:

14/251427

Inventors:

- Pensacola FL, US
Matthew Warren Kirkland - Cantonment FL, US
Richard Gean - Navarre FL, US
Steven T. Rosenmarkle - Tallahassee FL, US

International Classification:

E06B 9/68
E06B 9/56
E06B 9/42

US Classification:

160 7

Abstract:

An architectural covering is provided. The architectural covering includes: shade material; the shade material operatively connected to a motor unit such that movement of the motor unit causes movement of the shade material; the motor unit comprising a DC motor and a shaft connected to the DC motor; a power supply unit electrically connected to the motor unit; a controller unit electrically connected to the motor unit, the controller unit having a microprocessor; and a rotation detector configured to detect rotation of the motor unit and upon detection of rotation of the motor unit transmit a signal to the microprocessor, wherein the microprocessor of the controller unit is configured to power an encoder unit in response to determination of manual movement of the shade material. A motor and control unit for an architectural covering may be provided.