Patents by Inventor Franklin T. Nakasone

Franklin T. Nakasone 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).

  • Front loading lock assembly
    Patent number: 7100408
    Abstract: A lock assembly includes a housing, a core assembly and a retainer. The housing includes a housing retainer groove located generally transverse to an axis defined by a bore through the housing, which corresponds with a core retainer groove. When the core assembly is mounted within the bore, the retainer grooves are aligned. The retainer is inserted into the grooves such that a bridge portion of the retainer is engaged by an engagement feature to secure the retainer and thereby mount the core assembly into the housing.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 2, 2004
    Date of Patent: September 5, 2006
    Assignee: Newfrey, LLC
    Inventor: Franklin T. Nakasone