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).
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Patent number: 11946283Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: November 20, 2020Date of Patent: April 2, 2024Assignee: ASSA ABLOY Americas Residential Inc.Inventor: Alan Uyeda
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Patent number: 11920372Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: November 20, 2020Date of Patent: March 5, 2024Assignee: ASSA ABLOY Americas Residential Inc.Inventor: Alan Uyeda
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Patent number: 11913252Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: August 5, 2022Date of Patent: February 27, 2024Assignee: ASSA ABLOY Americas Residential Inc.Inventors: Alan Uyeda, Michael Maridakis, Jerome F. Czerwinski, Jr., Elliott B. Scheider, Troy M. Brown, David K J Kim
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Publication number: 20240046725Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: December 3, 2021Publication date: February 8, 2024Applicant: Spectrum Brands, Inc.Inventors: Alan UYEDA, Gerald CHONG
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Publication number: 20230323705Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: April 4, 2023Publication date: October 12, 2023Applicant: Spectrum Brands, Inc.Inventors: Alan Uyeda, James Lin
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Patent number: 11643845Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: September 10, 2019Date of Patent: May 9, 2023Assignee: Spectrum Brands, Inc.Inventors: Alan Uyeda, James Lin
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Publication number: 20230078744Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: August 5, 2022Publication date: March 16, 2023Inventors: Alan Uyeda, Michael Maridakis, Jerome F. Czerwinski, JR., Elliott B. Scheider, Troy M. Brown, David KJ Kim
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Patent number: 11450158Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: January 4, 2019Date of Patent: September 20, 2022Assignee: Spectrum Brands, Inc.Inventors: Gerald Chong, Thomas P. Morse, Alan Uyeda
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Patent number: 11408202Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: February 4, 2021Date of Patent: August 9, 2022Assignee: Spectrum Brands, Inc.Inventors: Alan Uyeda, Michael Maridakis, Jerome F. Czerwinski, Jr., Elliott B. Scheider, Troy M. Brown, David K J Kim
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Patent number: 11408201Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: August 6, 2020Date of Patent: August 9, 2022Assignee: Spectrum Brands, Inc.Inventors: Alan Uyeda, Michael Maridakis, Jerome F. Czerwinski, Jr., Elliott B. Scheider, Troy M. Brown, David K J Kim
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Patent number: 11348393Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: August 28, 2019Date of Patent: May 31, 2022Assignee: Spectrum Brands, Inc.Inventor: Alan Uyeda
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Publication number: 20210159634Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: November 20, 2020Publication date: May 27, 2021Inventor: Alan Uyeda
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Publication number: 20210156169Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: November 20, 2020Publication date: May 27, 2021Inventor: Alan Uyeda
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Publication number: 20210156171Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: February 4, 2021Publication date: May 27, 2021Inventors: Alan Uyeda, Michael Maridakis, Jerome F. Czerwinski, Jr., Elliott B. Scheider, Troy M. Brown, David KJ Kim
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Publication number: 20210040773Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: August 6, 2020Publication date: February 11, 2021Inventors: Alan Uyeda, Michael Maridakis, Jerome F. Czerwinski, JR., Elliott B. Scheider, Troy M. Brown, David KJ Kim
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Patent number: 10738504Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: April 17, 2015Date of Patent: August 11, 2020Assignee: Spectrum Brands, Inc.Inventors: Alan Uyeda, Michael Maridakis, Jerome F. Czerwinski, Jr., Elliott B. Schneider, Troy M. Brown, David KJ Kim
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Publication number: 20200080343Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: September 10, 2019Publication date: March 12, 2020Inventors: Alan Uyeda, James Lin
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Publication number: 20200074776Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: August 28, 2019Publication date: March 5, 2020Inventor: Alan Uyeda
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Publication number: 20190213813Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: January 4, 2019Publication date: July 11, 2019Inventors: Gerald Chong, Thomas P. Morse, Alan Uyeda
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Patent number: 10122138Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: December 30, 2016Date of Patent: November 6, 2018Assignee: Spectrum Brands, Inc.Inventor: Alan Uyeda