Michael Patrick Stadler

US Patent:

7762022, Jul 27, 2010

Filed:

Mar 1, 2006

Appl. No.:

11/365287

Inventors:

Michael F. Stadler - Pittsburgh PA, US
Thomas P. Schluep - Mars PA, US
Joseph E. DeSisto - Beaver PA, US

Assignee:

BEA, Inc. - Pittsburgh PA

International Classification:

E06B 3/00

US Classification:

49506, 49 25

Abstract:

A swinging automatic door control system includes an activation sensor for acquiring images of a first area where the door swings when opening or closing, a presence sensor for detecting motion in a second area that fronts a non-swinging side of the door when said door is closed, and a controller for controlling the opening and closing of the door as a function of the acquired images of a first area and the detection of motion in the second area.

US Patent:

7967459, Jun 28, 2011

Filed:

Jun 14, 2006

Appl. No.:

11/452495

Inventors:

Thomas P. Schluep - Mars PA, US
Michael F. Stadler - Pittsburgh PA, US
Zachary T. Casella - Aliquippa PA, US

Assignee:

Bea, Inc. - Pittsburgh PA

International Classification:

F21V 33/00

US Classification:

362 85, 362 24, 362 95

Abstract:

Disclosed is an activation device for use in initiating an event. This activation device includes an activation member with a body having a front surface and a rear surface. The illumination member is positioned substantially adjacent, spaced from or near to the rear surface of the body of the activation member. The illumination member projects physical waves toward the rear surface of the body of the activation member. A method of manufacturing an activation device is also disclosed.