Patents by Inventor ALAN UYEDA

ALAN UYEDA 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).

  • Patent number: 11946283
    Abstract: An electronic lock includes exterior and interior assemblies. The electronic lock includes a bolt movable between an extended position and a retracted position. The exterior and interior assemblies are connected to, and capable of actuating, the bolt. The exterior assembly includes an escutcheon and a sensor to selectively actuate movement of the bolt. The sensor has a first side and an opposite second side and the first side is accessible from the escutcheon and the sensor is in communication with, and connected to, the processor of the interior assembly. The exterior assembly includes a first seal positioned around the sensor at the first side between the sensor and the escutcheon. The exterior assembly includes a retainer that is positioned at the second side of the sensor to position the sensor immediately adjacent the escutcheon.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 20, 2020
    Date of Patent: April 2, 2024
    Assignee: ASSA ABLOY Americas Residential Inc.
    Inventor: Alan Uyeda
  • Patent number: 11920372
    Abstract: A mounting plate for an electronic lock includes a main body and a wiring harness electrical receptacle configured to connect to a wiring harness. The mounting plate includes a wiring harness receiving port that is defined in the main body and axially aligned with the wiring harness electrical receptacle. The wiring harness receiving port includes a first portion sized and shaped to seal around the wiring harness and a second portion sized and shaped to axially limit movement of the wiring harness therein.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 20, 2020
    Date of Patent: March 5, 2024
    Assignee: ASSA ABLOY Americas Residential Inc.
    Inventor: Alan Uyeda
  • Patent number: 11913252
    Abstract: A wireless electromechanical lock with one or more of an internal antenna, touch activation, and/or a light communication device that acts as a user interface. In some embodiments, the lock utilizes an antenna near the exterior face of the lockset, designed inside the metal body of the lockset itself. A light communication device is provided in some embodiments to communicate information, visually, to the user via animations and dynamic displays of light. In some embodiments, the lockset includes a touch activation capability, which can be used to lock/unlock the lock and/or otherwise provide input.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 5, 2022
    Date of Patent: February 27, 2024
    Assignee: ASSA ABLOY Americas Residential Inc.
    Inventors: Alan Uyeda, Michael Maridakis, Jerome F. Czerwinski, Jr., Elliott B. Scheider, Troy M. Brown, David K J Kim
  • Publication number: 20240046725
    Abstract: An electronically-controlled manually-actuated deadbolt lock is provided. The electronically-controlled manually-actuated deadbolt lock includes an internal spring-actuated coupling mechanism that, when a user is authenticated, the coupling mechanism is placed in an engaged position that allows a deadbolt latch to be moved into a locked or unlocked position responsive to a manual rotation of an external bezel. Because the deadbolt latch is manually driven, a warped door condition can be overcome. Additionally, because the deadbolt latch is manually actuated, operation of the electronic motor may be decreased, which may increase battery life.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 3, 2021
    Publication date: February 8, 2024
    Applicant: Spectrum Brands, Inc.
    Inventors: Alan UYEDA, Gerald CHONG
  • Publication number: 20230323705
    Abstract: An electronic lock with a latch assembly, an interior assembly, and an exterior assembly. The latch assembly includes a bolt movable between an extended position and a retracted position. The assembly includes an internal spring actuating mechanism. The assembly also includes a touch keypad subassembly configured to detect touches to at least a portion of its surface.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 4, 2023
    Publication date: October 12, 2023
    Applicant: Spectrum Brands, Inc.
    Inventors: Alan Uyeda, James Lin
  • Patent number: 11643845
    Abstract: An electronic lock with a latch assembly, an interior assembly, and an exterior assembly. The latch assembly includes a bolt movable between an extended position and a retracted position. The assembly includes an internal spring actuating mechanism. The assembly also includes a touch keypad subassembly configured to detect touches to at least a portion of its surface.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 10, 2019
    Date of Patent: May 9, 2023
    Assignee: Spectrum Brands, Inc.
    Inventors: Alan Uyeda, James Lin
  • Publication number: 20230078744
    Abstract: A wireless electromechanical lock with one or more of an internal antenna, touch activation, and/or a light communication device that acts as a user interface. In some embodiments, the lock utilizes an antenna near the exterior face of the lockset, designed inside the metal body of the lockset itself. A light communication device is provided in some embodiments to communicate information, visually, to the user via animations and dynamic displays of light. In some embodiments, the lockset includes a touch activation capability, which can be used to lock/unlock the lock and/or otherwise provide input.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 5, 2022
    Publication date: March 16, 2023
    Inventors: Alan Uyeda, Michael Maridakis, Jerome F. Czerwinski, JR., Elliott B. Scheider, Troy M. Brown, David KJ Kim
  • Patent number: 11450158
    Abstract: An electronic lock includes a latch assembly that has a latch housing and a bolt. The bolt is movable between an extended position and a retracted position. The electronic lock includes a controller connected to a circuit board. The controller is configured to electronically control movement of the bolt between the extended position and the retracted position. The electronic lock includes an exposed conductive touch member. The conductive touch member is in electrical communication with the controller. The electronic lock includes an insulating arrangement positioned between the conductive touch member and the circuit board. The electronic lock includes a housing at least partially surrounding the conductive touch member. The housing is electrically isolated from the conductive touch member by at least a portion of the insulating arrangement.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 4, 2019
    Date of Patent: September 20, 2022
    Assignee: Spectrum Brands, Inc.
    Inventors: Gerald Chong, Thomas P. Morse, Alan Uyeda
  • Patent number: 11408202
    Abstract: A wireless electromechanical lock with one or more of an internal antenna, touch activation, and/or a light communication device that acts as a user interface. In some embodiments, the lock utilizes an antenna near the exterior face of the lockset, designed inside the metal body of the lockset itself. A light communication device is provided in some embodiments to communicate information, visually, to the user via animations and dynamic displays of light. In some embodiments, the lockset includes a touch activation capability, which can be used to lock/unlock the lock and/or otherwise provide input.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 4, 2021
    Date of Patent: August 9, 2022
    Assignee: Spectrum Brands, Inc.
    Inventors: Alan Uyeda, Michael Maridakis, Jerome F. Czerwinski, Jr., Elliott B. Scheider, Troy M. Brown, David K J Kim
  • Patent number: 11408201
    Abstract: A wireless electromechanical lock with one or more of an internal antenna, touch activation, and/or a light communication device that acts as a user interface. In some embodiments, the lock utilizes an antenna near the exterior face of the lockset, designed inside the metal body of the lockset itself. A light communication device is provided in some embodiments to communicate information, visually, to the user via animations and dynamic displays of light. In some embodiments, the lockset includes a touch activation capability, which can be used to lock/unlock the lock and/or otherwise provide input.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 6, 2020
    Date of Patent: August 9, 2022
    Assignee: Spectrum Brands, Inc.
    Inventors: Alan Uyeda, Michael Maridakis, Jerome F. Czerwinski, Jr., Elliott B. Scheider, Troy M. Brown, David K J Kim
  • Patent number: 11348393
    Abstract: An electronic security keypad assembly includes a cover made of sheet metal, a keypad, and a mounting plate. Tabs extending the from the cover engage dented tab receiving regions of the mounting plate to secure the cover to the mounting plate. The tabs, when bent around the dented tab receiving regions, are obscured from access when mounted to a door, deterring physical tampering with the electronic keypad assembly.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 28, 2019
    Date of Patent: May 31, 2022
    Assignee: Spectrum Brands, Inc.
    Inventor: Alan Uyeda
  • Publication number: 20210159634
    Abstract: A mounting plate for an electronic lock includes a main body and a wiring harness electrical receptacle configured to connect to a wiring harness. The mounting plate includes a wiring harness receiving port that is defined in the main body and axially aligned with the wiring harness electrical receptacle. The wiring harness receiving port includes a first portion sized and shaped to seal around the wiring harness and a second portion sized and shaped to axially limit movement of the wiring harness therein.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 20, 2020
    Publication date: May 27, 2021
    Inventor: Alan Uyeda
  • Publication number: 20210156169
    Abstract: An electronic lock includes exterior and interior assemblies. The electronic lock includes a bolt movable between an extended position and a retracted position. The exterior and interior assemblies are connected to, and capable of actuating, the bolt. The exterior assembly includes an escutcheon and a sensor to selectively actuate movement of the bolt. The sensor has a first side and an opposite second side and the first side is accessible from the escutcheon and the sensor is in communication with, and connected to, the processor of the interior assembly. The exterior assembly includes a first seal positioned around the sensor at the first side between the sensor and the escutcheon. The exterior assembly includes a retainer that is positioned at the second side of the sensor to position the sensor immediately adjacent the escutcheon.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 20, 2020
    Publication date: May 27, 2021
    Inventor: Alan Uyeda
  • Publication number: 20210156171
    Abstract: A wireless electromechanical lock with one or more of an internal antenna, touch activation, and/or a light communication device that acts as a user interface. In some embodiments, the lock utilizes an antenna near the exterior face of the lockset, designed inside the metal body of the lockset itself. A light communication device is provided in some embodiments to communicate information, visually, to the user via animations and dynamic displays of light. In some embodiments, the lockset includes a touch activation capability, which can be used to lock/unlock the lock and/or otherwise provide input.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 4, 2021
    Publication date: May 27, 2021
    Inventors: Alan Uyeda, Michael Maridakis, Jerome F. Czerwinski, Jr., Elliott B. Scheider, Troy M. Brown, David KJ Kim
  • Publication number: 20210040773
    Abstract: A wireless electromechanical lock with one or more of an internal antenna, touch activation, and/or a light communication device that acts as a user interface. In some embodiments, the lock utilizes an antenna near the exterior face of the lockset, designed inside the metal body of the lockset itself. A light communication device is provided in some embodiments to communicate information, visually, to the user via animations and dynamic displays of light. In some embodiments, the lockset includes a touch activation capability, which can be used to lock/unlock the lock and/or otherwise provide input.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 6, 2020
    Publication date: February 11, 2021
    Inventors: Alan Uyeda, Michael Maridakis, Jerome F. Czerwinski, JR., Elliott B. Scheider, Troy M. Brown, David KJ Kim
  • Patent number: 10738504
    Abstract: A wireless electromechanical lock with one or more of an internal antenna, touch activation, and/or a light communication device that acts as a user interface. In some embodiments, the lock utilizes an antenna near the exterior face of the lockset, designed inside the metal body of the lockset itself. A light communication device is provided in some embodiments to communicate information, visually, to the user via animations and dynamic displays of light. In some embodiments, the lockset includes a touch activation capability, which can be used to lock/unlock the lock and/or otherwise provide input.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 17, 2015
    Date of Patent: August 11, 2020
    Assignee: Spectrum Brands, Inc.
    Inventors: Alan Uyeda, Michael Maridakis, Jerome F. Czerwinski, Jr., Elliott B. Schneider, Troy M. Brown, David KJ Kim
  • Publication number: 20200080343
    Abstract: An electronic lock with a latch assembly, an interior assembly, and an exterior assembly. The latch assembly includes a bolt movable between an extended position and a retracted position. The assembly includes an internal spring actuating mechanism. The assembly also includes a touch keypad subassembly configured to detect touches to at least a portion of its surface.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 10, 2019
    Publication date: March 12, 2020
    Inventors: Alan Uyeda, James Lin
  • Publication number: 20200074776
    Abstract: An electronic security keypad assembly includes a cover made of sheet metal, a keypad, and a mounting plate. Tabs extending the from the cover engage dented tab receiving regions of the mounting plate to secure the cover to the mounting plate. The tabs, when bent around the dented tab receiving regions, are obscured from access when mounted to a door, deterring physical tampering with the electronic keypad assembly.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 28, 2019
    Publication date: March 5, 2020
    Inventor: Alan Uyeda
  • Publication number: 20190213813
    Abstract: An electronic lock includes a latch assembly that has a latch housing and a bolt. The bolt is movable between an extended position and a retracted position. The electronic lock includes a controller connected to a circuit board. The controller is configured to electronically control movement of the bolt between the extended position and the retracted position. The electronic lock includes an exposed conductive touch member. The conductive touch member is in electrical communication with the controller. The electronic lock includes an insulating arrangement positioned between the conductive touch member and the circuit board. The electronic lock includes a housing at least partially surrounding the conductive touch member. The housing is electrically isolated from the conductive touch member by at least a portion of the insulating arrangement.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 4, 2019
    Publication date: July 11, 2019
    Inventors: Gerald Chong, Thomas P. Morse, Alan Uyeda
  • Patent number: 10122138
    Abstract: A unitary connector assembly for a lock assembly and method of using same. The connector assembly includes at least two types of connectors. One connector would be configured for a first type of wiring and the second connector would be configured for a second type of wiring. The connector assembly includes a shell having at least one cavity. The first type of connector and second type of connector are both at least partially positioned within the cavity.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 30, 2016
    Date of Patent: November 6, 2018
    Assignee: Spectrum Brands, Inc.
    Inventor: Alan Uyeda