Nick Scholtes from 21705 County Line Rd, Joliet, IL 60431

Us Patents

Mounting Clips And Sensor Installations For Motorized Vehicle Doors
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US Patent:

7938376, May 10, 2011
Filed:

Aug 22, 2008
Appl. No.:

12/197058
Inventors:

Jorge Jimenez - Downers Grove IL, US
Nick Scholtes - Shorewood IL, US
Robert C. Signaigo - Lemont IL, US
Assignee:

Control Solutions LLC - Aurora IL
International Classification:

A47G 1/10
US Classification:

2483167, 24822916
Abstract:

A clip for securing one object relative to another, such as securing an object to a vehicle door or frame is provided. The clip is useful for installing a strip of safety sensors around the circumference of a vehicle door retrofitted with a motorized assist system.

Door Assist System And Method For Retrofit Installation Of Apparatus
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US Patent:

8002328, Aug 23, 2011
Filed:

Aug 20, 2008
Appl. No.:

12/194895
Inventors:

Michael McKee - Aurora IL, US
Nick Scholtes - Shorewood IL, US
John Hayden - Aurora IL, US
Assignee:

Control Solutions LLC - Aurora IL
International Classification:

B60J 5/00
US Classification:

2961464, 2961469, 49 31, 49139, 49358
Abstract:

A door assist system for use in a motor vehicle, to aid the user in opening doors by providing a power assist and operative controls. The door assist system can be retrofitted to existing vehicles such as armored motor vehicles used in military operations, to aid the user in opening heavy armored doors. The door assist system includes a programmable central controller coupled to internal and external open and close switches and sensors for activating door movement.

Mounting Clips And Sensor Installations For Motorized Vehicle Doors
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US Patent:

8282061, Oct 9, 2012
Filed:

Mar 16, 2011
Appl. No.:

13/049627
Inventors:

Jorge Jimenez - Downers Grove IL, US
Nick Scholtes - Shorewood IL, US
Robert C. Signaigo - Lemont IL, US
Assignee:

Control Solutions LLC - Aurora IL
International Classification:

A47G 1/10
US Classification:

2483167, 24822916
Abstract:

Clips for attaching sensors, cables, or other items to doors, such as retrofitted armored vehicle doors, are provided. In one example embodiment, a clip includes a strip portion, a first attachment arm extending from the strip portion, and a second attachment arm extending from the strip portion. A barb leg is disposed at an angle relative to the strip portion and includes a first leg end and a second leg end opposite the first leg end. The barb leg is connected at the first leg end to the second attachment arm, and the second leg end is disposed towards and spaced apart from the strip portion. A cable clamp extends from an end of the second attachment arm opposite the strip portion or an end of the strip portion opposite the first attachment arm.

Safety Strip And Mount
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US Patent:

D669837, Oct 30, 2012
Filed:

Jul 6, 2010
Appl. No.:

29/365223
Inventors:

Jorge Jimenez - Downers Grove IL, US
Nick Scholtes - Shorewood IL, US
Assignee:

Control Solutions LLC - Aurora IL
International Classification:

1216
US Classification:

D12400

Door Assist System Controller And Method
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US Patent:

8373550, Feb 12, 2013
Filed:

Aug 20, 2008
Appl. No.:

12/194966
Inventors:

Michael McKee - Aurora IL, US
Nick Scholtes - Shorewood IL, US
John Hayden - Aurora IL, US
Assignee:

Control Solutions LLC - Aurora IL
International Classification:

B60R 25/10
G05B 5/00
B60J 5/00
E05F 11/00
US Classification:

34042628, 34042624, 340438, 318446, 296155, 2961464, 49360
Abstract:

A controller for a door system and an associated method of operation for actuating a door. The controller may be electrically coupled with a motor, an outer door switch and an inner door switch. The controller, activates a motor assist and may maintain a desirable current supply to the motor assist. Determining a relative position of the door and determining whether movement of the door is obstructed is performed. The controller actuates the door to an appropriate position and determines whether door operation exceeds a maximum time threshold. The controller may be configured to deactivate the motor assist once the door reaches an appropriate position or the door operation exceeds the maximum time threshold.

Rotatable Targeting Assembly Having Weapons Integrated Direction And Rate Control
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US Patent:

8640597, Feb 4, 2014
Filed:

Jul 31, 2009
Appl. No.:

12/533718
Inventors:

John Hayden - Aurora IL, US
Krzysztof Grzyb - Aurora IL, US
Alyn Brown - North Aurora IL, US
Nick Scholtes - Shorewood IL, US
Brett Walach - Montgomery IL, US
Assignee:

Control Solutions LLC - Aurora IL
International Classification:

F41A 27/00
US Classification:

89 4102, 89 4101, 89 3703
Abstract:

A weapons system includes a frame having an axis. A targeting assembly is arranged and operational to move rotationally the frame axis. The targeting assembly includes a weapon. A user interface is attached to the weapon and is operable actuate movement of the targeting assembly about the axis.

Sensor Installations For Motorized Vehicle Doors
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US Patent:

8641125, Feb 4, 2014
Filed:

Mar 16, 2011
Appl. No.:

13/049679
Inventors:

Jorge Jimenez - Downers Grove IL, US
Nick Scholtes - Shorewood IL, US
Robert C. Signaigo - Lemont IL, US
Assignee:

Control Solutions LLC - Aurora IL
International Classification:

B60J 5/00
US Classification:

2961464
Abstract:

An obstruction detection system using a safety switch with a plurality of sensors is provided. The sensors include a sensing element molded in a casing and separated from an adjacent sensor by one of a plurality of connectors. A clip has a strip portion and a first attachment arm extending at an angle from the strip portion. A second attachment arm extends from the strip portion. A barb leg is disposed at an angle relative to the strip portion. The barb leg has a first leg end and a second leg end opposite the first leg end with the barb leg connected at the first leg end to the second attachment arm and the second leg end is disposed toward and spaced apart from the strip portion.

Door Assist System And Method For Controlling Operation Of A Vehicle Door
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US Patent:

20130138303, May 30, 2013
Filed:

Jan 24, 2013
Appl. No.:

13/749312
Inventors:

MICHAEL McKEE - Aurora IL, US
Nick Scholtes - Shorewood IL, US
John Hayden - Aurora IL, US
Assignee:

CONTROL SOLUTIONS LLC - Aurora IL
International Classification:

B60R 25/01
US Classification:

701 49
Abstract:

A method of controlling the operation of a door of a vehicle relative to a door frame of the vehicle is provided. The position of the door is sensed and a door open command or a door close command is received. Opening or closing of the door at preselected speeds is initiated based on the command received. The length of time that the open command or close command is continuously received is then determined. The door is moved at a relatively slow speed for a predetermined initial time period and after the predetermined initial time period has ended the door is moved at a relatively faster speed.

Resumes

Vice President Business Development

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Location:

Chicago, IL

Industry:

Military

Work:

Control Solutions Llc
Vice President Business Development
Control Solutions Llc Apr 2007 - Mar 2011
Vice President Engineering
Ns Scholtes Enterprises Jan 2001 - Aug 2007
Owner
Illinois Math and Science Academy Mar 2005 - Mar 2007
Director of Entrepreneurship
Tangent Technologies Sep 2003 - Feb 2005
Vice President Engineering

Education:

Illinois Institute of Technology 1990 - 1995
Master of Business Administration, Masters University of Illinois at Urbana - Champaign 1984 - 1986
Bachelors, Bachelor of Science In Electrical Engineering

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