Steven Paul Armstrong

US Patent:

6532629, Mar 18, 2003

Filed:

Jan 5, 2001

Appl. No.:

09/755921

Inventors:

Steven Armstrong - Anaheim CA

Assignee:

Newfrey LLC - Newark DE

International Classification:

E05B 100

US Classification:

16414, 16441, 16422, 292348, 292352, 292355

Abstract:

A quick install dummy doorknob or lever comprises an exterior knob sub-assembly, an interior rose liner coupled to the exterior knob assembly, a knob catch, a retainer spring, and an interior knob. The knob catch is disposed inside the interior rose liner and includes a tooth for engaging the interior knob. The interior rose liner engages a pair of screws extending from the exterior knob sub-assembly. Rotation of the interior rose liner relative to the screws places the screws into retaining apertures in the interior liner, whereupon the screws can be tightened to hold the interior rose liner in position. The interior knob is inserted into a recess formed in the interior rose liner and engages the tooth on the knob catch through a slot formed in the recess.

US Patent:

6598440, Jul 29, 2003

Filed:

Nov 22, 2000

Appl. No.:

09/721215

Inventors:

Steven Armstrong - Anaheim CA

Assignee:

Newfrey LLC - Newark DE

International Classification:

E05B 5504

US Classification:

70472, 70224, 2923363, 292347, 292352, 292358

Abstract:

A lockset mechanism having a semi-permanent mechanical connection between the interior and exterior components thereof is provided. The lockset mechanism includes an exterior cylinder assembly releasably coupled to a mounting plate, an interior cylinder assembly having a locking blade interdisposed between the mounting plate and the interior cylinder assembly for providing a semi-permanent mechanical connection. The locking blade is rotatably positionable from an unlocked position wherein the interior cylinder assembly is uncoupled from the mounting plate to a locked position wherein the interior cylinder assembly is coupled to the mounting plate upon rotation of a knob assembly.

US Patent:

6745602, Jun 8, 2004

Filed:

Jul 16, 2001

Appl. No.:

09/906229

Inventors:

Frank Nakasone - Aliso Viejo CA
Steven Armstrong - Anaheim CA

Assignee:

Newfrey LLC - Newark DE

International Classification:

B60R 2502

US Classification:

70224, 70472, 70452, 292357, 292348, 2923363, 16441

Abstract:

The present mechanism provides a quick install lockset mechanism having a semi-permanent mechanical connection between an interior lock assembly and an exterior lock assembly. The exterior lock assembly includes a pair of threaded fasteners extending through a preformed hole in a door, and the interior lock assembly includes a rose liner configured to rotatably engage the fasteners to connect the interior and exterior lock assemblies. The interior lock assembly rose liner includes a pair of raised contoured portions having openings for receiving the fasteners and ramps for guiding the fasteners to the openings. In addition, the interior lock assembly includes a knob insert and a turnpiece guide. The knob insert is disposed in the knob and the turnpiece guide is removably disposed in the knob insert. A turnpiece is disposed in the turnpiece guide and is thereby aligned with an operating member extending from a lock cylinder in the exterior lock assembly.

US Patent:

6860131, Mar 1, 2005

Filed:

Sep 26, 2002

Appl. No.:

10/256066

Inventors:

Steven Armstrong - Anaheim CA, US
Gerald B. Chong - Rowland Heights CA, US

Assignee:

Newfrey LLC - Newark DE

International Classification:

E05B027/04
E05B029/04

US Classification:

70492, 70383, 70384, 70493, 70495

Abstract:

A rekeyable lock cylinder includes a cylinder body with a plug body and carrier sub-assembly disposed therein. The plug body includes a plurality of spring-loaded pins and the carrier assembly includes a plurality of racks for engaging the pins to operate the lock cylinder. The racks and pins move in a transverse direction, in response to insertion of a first valid key into the lock cylinder, to unlock the lock cylinder. The carrier moves in a longitudinal direction, in response to insertion of a tool in a tool-receiving aperture, from an operating position to a rekeying position. In the rekeying position, the racks are disengaged from the pins and a second valid key can replace the first valid key. Rotation of the plug body from the rekeying position with the second valid key in the lock cylinder obsoletes the first valid key.

US Patent:

6959569, Nov 1, 2005

Filed:

Jul 9, 2004

Appl. No.:

10/888454

Inventors:

Walter Strader - Coto de Caza CA, US
Steven Armstrong - Anaheim Hills CA, US
Gerald B. Chong - Rowland Heights CA, US

Assignee:

Newfrey LLC - Newark DE

International Classification:

E05B027/04
E05B029/04

US Classification:

70492, 70383, 70384, 70493, 70495

Abstract:

A re-keyable lock cylinder includes a plug body and a carrier sub-assembly disposed adjacent the plug body. The plug assembly includes a plurality of planar wafers and the carrier sub assembly includes a plurality of racks for engaging the wafers in a face-to-face teeth arrangement. The racks disengage from the wafers to separate the teeth in response to movement of the carrier such that the lock cylinder is in a re-keyable condition when the racks are disengaged from the wafers.

US Patent:

7007528, Mar 7, 2006

Filed:

Apr 1, 2004

Appl. No.:

10/815289

Inventors:

Gerald Chong - Rowland Heights CA, US
Steven Armstrong - San Juan Capistrano CA, US

Assignee:

Newfrey LLC - Newark DE

International Classification:

E05B 29/04

US Classification:

70492, 70383, 70384, 70493, 70495

Abstract:

A re-keyable lockset that employs pairs of first and second pins. Coupling of the first and second pins to one another defines a key profile for a mating key. A second key with a different key profile may be installed to the lockset when the first and second pins are uncoupled from one another. Thereafter, the first and second pins may be re-coupled to one another to define the key profile of a new mating key. A method for re-keying a lockset is also provided.

US Patent:

7114357, Oct 3, 2006

Filed:

Dec 13, 2004

Appl. No.:

11/011530

Inventors:

Steven Armstrong - San Juan Capistrano CA, US
Gerald B. Chong - Rowland Heights CA, US

Assignee:

Newfrey, LLC - Newark DE

International Classification:

E05B 27/04
E05B 29/04
E05B 35/10

US Classification:

70492, 70340, 70341, 70383, 70384, 70493, 70495

Abstract:

A keying system, method and kit, wherein a plurality of replacement master racks are installed in a movable carrier assembly of a cylinder lock with the aid of a rack removal key and a rack removal tool configured for insertion into a keyway. The rack removal key has a first cut defining a first lift amount, and the rack removal tool has a second cut defining a second lift amount, the second lift amount being greater than the first lift amount.

US Patent:

7156432, Jan 2, 2007

Filed:

May 24, 2004

Appl. No.:

10/853452

Inventors:

Emily Karleen Meredith Sledge - Aliso Viejo CA, US
Steven Armstrong - San Juan Capistrano CA, US

Assignee:

Newfrey, LLC - Newark DE

International Classification:

E05B 3/00

US Classification:

292358, 292DIG 64, 292DIG 61

Abstract:

A handle set includes an operator having a retention slot. A chassis is provided for mounting the operator. The chassis includes a sleeve having a bore, and an opening extending through the sleeve to the bore. An operator catch cartridge assembly is configured for mounting to the chassis via the opening. The operator catch cartridge assembly includes a housing defining a guide channel. An operator catch is positioned in the guide channel for sliding engagement with the housing. A biasing member biases the operator catch with respect to the housing. The operator catch engages the retention slot in the operator when the operator is received over the sleeve of the chassis.