Patents by Inventor Russell J. Winberg
Russell J. Winberg 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).
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Publication number: 20080282755Abstract: A codeable lock, operable by an authorized key, includes a housing defining a longitudinal axis, a lock cylinder positioned within the housing and selectively rotatable relative to the housing about the longitudinal axis, and a sidebar moveable between a locked position, in which at least a portion of the sidebar is engaged with the lock cylinder and the housing to prevent rotation of the lock cylinder relative to the housing, and an unlocked position, in which the sidebar is disengaged from at least one of the housing and the lock cylinder. The codeable lock also includes a codebar positioned within the lock cylinder. The codebar is moveable from an uncoded state to a coded state upon insertion of the authorized key into the lock cylinder and by securing the codebar to the sidebar. The codeable lock further includes a tumbler positioned within the lock cylinder and engaged with the codebar.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 2, 2008Publication date: November 20, 2008Inventors: Larry R. Grimmer, Joshua J. Miller, Julie C. Zier, Russell J. Winberg, Anna K. Webb, Lucas Boesel, Steven J. Dimig
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Patent number: 7111480Abstract: Highly preferred embodiments of the present invention have a lock bolt extendible and retractable by movement of a power transmission assembly driven by an actuator and having a cam thereon which cams against the lock bolt to retract the lock bolt and unlock the steering column. In some preferred embodiments, the cam has a curved surface with varying distance from the axis of rotation of the cam or pivot to produce smooth and controlled lock bolt camming action with little to no jarring motion. In order to significantly reduce manufacturing and assembly time and cost, some or all of the power transmission assembly can be assembled prior to installation in the lock assembly frame. More preferably, some or all of the power transmission assembly is integrally formed. Preferably, part or all of the lock assembly can be assembled without turning, flipping, or otherwise re-orienting the lock assembly during assembly.Type: GrantFiled: June 3, 2003Date of Patent: September 26, 2006Assignee: Strattec Security CorporationInventors: Steven J. Dimig, Larry R. Grimmer, Russell J. Winberg, Michael Malich, Michael P. Baker, Cynthia M. Brey, Brian M. Keller
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Patent number: 7047778Abstract: In some embodiments, lock assemblies are disclosed which have a housing, a barrel, and at least one tumbler. In some cases, the lock is codeable after the lock assembly has been assembled. Although not required, some embodiments can be re-coded to a new code with and without disassembling the lock assembly. The tumbler(s) can be pivotable, while in other embodiments the tumbler(s) move in a substantially linear fashion. The tumbler(s) can be comprised of two pieces or portions, wherein one piece/portion of the tumbler(s) either directly or indirectly engages the coded surface of a key while the other piece/portion is positionable to prevent rotation of the barrel with respect to the housing. In some embodiments, the tumblers are external to the barrel.Type: GrantFiled: January 3, 2003Date of Patent: May 23, 2006Assignee: Strattec Security CorporationInventors: Steven J. Dimig, Keith D. Zirtzlaff, Alan J. Ritz, Thomas J. Green, Scott H. Micoley, Scott G. Klos, Brian J. Munzel, Alexandre Y. Reikher, Lucas J. Boesel, Larry R. Grimmer, Russell J. Winberg
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Patent number: 6817217Abstract: A vehicle ignition key having an ornamental element molded onto the key. The key includes a key blank and an undermold which is formed by molding a first plastic material over a portion of a key blank, defining a mounting surface for the element. The ornamental element is located on the mounting surface and secured to the heel portion of the key blank by an overmold which is formed by molding a second plastic material over the heel portion of the key blank, the undermold, and at least a portion of the element. In one embodiment, the overmold material covers substantially the entire peripheral edge of the element.Type: GrantFiled: January 14, 2003Date of Patent: November 16, 2004Assignee: Strattec Security CorporationInventors: Ronald J. McGuire, Russell J. Winberg, Juliann Egide
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Publication number: 20040031299Abstract: Highly preferred embodiments of the present invention have a lock bolt extendible and retractable by movement of a power transmission assembly driven by an actuator and having a cam thereon which cams against the lock bolt to retract the lock bolt and unlock the steering column. In some preferred embodiments, the cam has a curved surface with varying distance from the axis of rotation of the cam or pivot to produce smooth and controlled lock bolt camming action with little to no jarring motion. In order to significantly reduce manufacturing and assembly time and cost, some or all of the power transmission assembly can be assembled prior to installation in the lock assembly frame. More preferably, some or all of the power transmission assembly is integrally formed. Preferably, part or all of the lock assembly can be assembled without turning, flipping, or otherwise re-orienting the lock assembly during assembly.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 3, 2003Publication date: February 19, 2004Applicant: STRATTEC SECURITY CORPORATIONInventors: Steven J. Dimig, Larry R. Grimmer, Russell J. Winberg, Michael Malich, Michael P. Baker, Cynthia M. Brey, Brian M. Keller
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Publication number: 20030159481Abstract: A vehicle ignition key having an ornamental element molded onto the key. The key includes a key blank and an undermold which is formed by molding a first plastic material over a portion of a key blank, defining a mounting surface for the element. The ornamental element is located on the mounting surface and secured to the heel portion of the key blank by an overmold which is formed by molding a second plastic material over the heel portion of the key blank, the undermold, and at least a portion of the element. In one embodiment, the overmold material covers substantially the entire peripheral edge of the element.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 14, 2003Publication date: August 28, 2003Applicant: STRATTEC SECURITY CORPORATIONInventors: Ronald J. McGuire, Russell J. Winberg, Juliann Egide
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Publication number: 20030154753Abstract: In some embodiments, lock assemblies are disclosed which have a housing, a barrel, and at least one tumbler. In some cases, the lock is codeable after the lock assembly has been assembled. Although not required, some embodiments can be re-coded to a new code with and without disassembling the lock assembly. The tumbler(s) can be pivotable, while in other embodiments the tumbler(s) move in a substantially linear fashion. The tumbler(s) can be comprised of two pieces or portions, wherein one piece/portion of the tumbler(s) either directly or indirectly engages the coded surface of a key while the other piece/portion is positionable to prevent rotation of the barrel with respect to the housing. In some embodiments, the tumblers are external to the barrel.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 3, 2003Publication date: August 21, 2003Inventors: Steven J. Dimig, Keith D. Zirtzlaff, Alan J. Ritz, Thomas J. Green, Scott H. Micoley, Scott G. Klos, Brian J. Munzel, Alexandre Y. Reikher, Lucas J. Boesel, Larry R. Grimmer, Russell J. Winberg
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Patent number: 6571587Abstract: Highly preferred embodiments of the present invention have a lock bolt extendible and retractable by movement of a power transmission assembly driven by an actuator and having a cam thereon which cams against the lock bolt to retract the lock bolt and unlock the steering column. In some preferred embodiments, the cam has a curved surface with varying distance from the axis of rotation of the cam or pivot to produce smooth and controlled lock bolt camming action with little to no jarring motion. In order to significantly reduce manufacturing and assembly time and cost, some or all of the power transmission assembly can be assembled prior to installation in the lock assembly frame. More preferably, some or all of the power transmission assembly is integrally formed. Preferably, part or all of the lock assembly can be assembled without turning, flipping, or otherwise re-orienting the lock assembly during assembly.Type: GrantFiled: January 9, 2001Date of Patent: June 3, 2003Assignee: Strattec Security CorporationInventors: Steven J. Dimig, Larry R. Grimmer, Russell J. Winberg, Michael Malich, Michael P. Baker, Cynthia M. Brey, Brian M. Keller
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Patent number: 6523380Abstract: A vehicle ignition key having an ornamental element molded onto the key. The key includes a key blank and an undermold which is formed by molding a first plastic material over a portion of a key blank, defining a mounting surface for the element. The ornamental element is located on the mounting surface and secured to the heel portion of the key blank by an overmold which is formed by molding a second plastic material over the heel portion of the key blank, the undermold, and at least a portion of the element. In one embodiment, the overmold material covers substantially the entire peripheral edge of the element.Type: GrantFiled: November 15, 2000Date of Patent: February 25, 2003Assignee: Strattec Security CorporationInventors: Ronald J. McGuire, Russell J. Winberg, Juliann Egide
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Publication number: 20020088257Abstract: Highly preferred embodiments of the present invention have a lock bolt extendible and retractable by movement of a power transmission assembly driven by an actuator and having a cam thereon which cams against the lock bolt to retract the lock bolt and unlock the steering column. In some preferred embodiments, the cam has a curved surface with varying distance from the axis of rotation of the cam or pivot to produce smooth and controlled lock bolt camming action with little to no jarring motion. In order to significantly reduce manufacturing and assembly time and cost, some or all of the power transmission assembly can be assembled prior to installation in the lock assembly frame. More preferably, some or all of the power transmission assembly is integrally formed. Preferably, part or all of the lock assembly can be assembled without turning, flipping, or otherwise re-orienting the lock assembly during assembly.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 9, 2001Publication date: July 11, 2002Inventors: Steven J. Dimig, Larry R. Grimmer, Russell J. Winberg, Michael Malich, Michael P. Baker, Cynthia M. Brey, Brian M. Keller