Patents by Inventor Joseph J. Fata

Joseph J. Fata has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • Lockset with motion detection and ambient light sensors
    Patent number: 5996383
    Abstract: An electronic module which is located between the plug cover and the front flange of the cylinder body has light and motion sensors that look out through holes in the cover. Whenever it is dark and a person approaches the lockset a light will be turned on to illuminate a translucent ring that surrounds the keyway.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 31, 1996
    Date of Patent: December 7, 1999
    Assignee: Emhart, Inc.
    Inventors: Gerard G. Adelmeyer, Joseph J. Fata, Charles E. Babb
  • Lockset
    Patent number: 5611226
    Abstract: A lock assembly including a locking cylinder having a keyhole into which a key can be inserted, a lighting system for dispersing light energy in the area of the keyhole, including an L.E.D. light source, and a battery operated circuit for repeatedly operating the L.E.D. light source with a selected "on" time followed by a selected "off" time.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 25, 1996
    Date of Patent: March 18, 1997
    Assignee: Emhart Inc.
    Inventor: Joseph J. Fata
  • Door lock cylinder face
    Patent number: D396798
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 11, 1997
    Date of Patent: August 11, 1998
    Assignee: Emhart Inc.
    Inventors: Gerard G. Adelmeyer, Joseph J. Fata, Charles E. Babb