Patents by Inventor John E. Walsh, III

John E. Walsh, III 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: 11136790
    Abstract: A progressive deadlatching arrangement for a deadbolt lock prevents an external force applied on the deadbolt from retracting the deadbolt or otherwise compromising a secured door. The progressive deadlatching arrangement prevents external forces from retracting the deadbolt while still allowing an authorized user to operate the deadbolt. ASSA ABLOY Residential Group, Inc. is a subsidiary of ASSA ABLOY AB.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 28, 2018
    Date of Patent: October 5, 2021
    Assignee: ASSA ABLOY Residential Group, Inc.
    Inventors: Mark Caterino, John E. Walsh, III, Brian R. Fournier, Wai P. Wong
  • Publication number: 20190178005
    Abstract: A progressive deadlatching arrangement for a deadbolt lock prevents an external force applied on the deadbolt from retracting the deadbolt or otherwise compromising a secured door. The progressive deadlatching arrangement prevents external forces from retracting the deadbolt while still allowing an authorized user to operate the deadbolt.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 28, 2018
    Publication date: June 13, 2019
    Applicant: ASSA ABLOY Residential Group, Inc.
    Inventors: Mark Caterino, John E. Walsh, III, Brian R. Fournier
  • Patent number: 8931315
    Abstract: A deadbolt lock assembly comprising a retractable and extendable deadbolt, a housing, an outside member movably mounted on the housing, the member being normally disconnected from the deadbolt, and an operator input device on the housing, the device connecting the member to the deadbolt in response to presentation of an appropriate credential, such that a force applied to the member by the operator is mechanically transmitted to the deadbolt to move the deadbolt.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 12, 2007
    Date of Patent: January 13, 2015
    Assignee: Schlage Lock Company
    Inventors: George Frolov, John E. Walsh, III, Victor Bogdanov, Alfred S. Levesque, Kevin D. Miller, Don Shilonie, Adam O'Day
  • Patent number: 8353189
    Abstract: An override mechanism is for an electronic door lock assembly that includes a handle, a retractor and an electronic clutch mechanism with a movable coupler and an actuator. The coupler operatively connects the handle with the retractor when the coupler is located in an engaged position and the actuator is operable to displace the coupler between a nonengaged position and the engaged position. The override mechanism includes a movable override member configured to displace the clutch coupler between the nonengaged and engaged positions. The override member also retains the clutch coupler at the engaged position when the override member is disposed at an unlock position and prevents displacement of the coupler during actuator operation when the override member is disposed at a lockout position. Further, a manual drive, preferably including a cylinder lock, is configured to displace the override member between the unlock and lockout positions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 9, 2007
    Date of Patent: January 15, 2013
    Assignee: Schlage Lock Company
    Inventors: Victor Bogdanov, John E. Walsh, III, George Frolov, Alfred S. Levesque
  • Patent number: 7918114
    Abstract: An actuator assembly is for a lock including a handle, a latch, a retractor for retracting the latch when the handle rotates, and a lock member displaceable between locked and unlocked positions, which either releasably couples the handle with the retractor or releasably prevents handle rotation. The actuator includes a motor having a shaft rotatable about an axis and a coupler spring disposed about the axis and having a first end coupled with the lock member and a second end. A drive member is coupled or integrally formed with the motor shaft and has a helical drive surface threadably engaged with the coupler spring second end, such that rotation of the shaft displaces the coupler spring along the axis to move the lock member between the locked and unlocked positions. Preferably, the drive member includes a spring coupled with the motor shaft and threadably engaged with the coupler spring.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 7, 2006
    Date of Patent: April 5, 2011
    Assignee: Harrow Products LLC
    Inventor: John E. Walsh, III
  • Publication number: 20090133454
    Abstract: A deadbolt lock assembly comprising a retractable and extendable deadbolt, a housing, an outside member movably mounted on the housing, the member being normally disconnected from the deadbolt, and an operator input device on the housing, the device connecting the member to the deadbolt in response to presentation of an appropriate credential, such that a force applied to the member by the operator is mechanically transmitted to the deadbolt to move the deadbolt.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 12, 2007
    Publication date: May 28, 2009
    Applicant: SCHLAGE LOCK COMPANY
    Inventors: George Frolov, John E. Walsh, III, Victor Bogdanov, Alfred S. Levesque, Kevin D. Miller, Don Shilonie, Adam O'Day
  • Patent number: 7096698
    Abstract: A lock system for a door. The lock system includes a clutch mechanism and a lockset with a lockable latch and actuator for operating the latch. The clutch mechanism includes an input cam, an output cam, and an engagement pin having an axis and being dimensioned and configured for axial movement between a first position, in which the engagement pin engages both the input and output cams so that the input and output cams rotate synchronously, and a second position, which allows independent rotational movement of the input cam and the output cam.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 11, 2003
    Date of Patent: August 29, 2006
    Assignee: Harrow Products LLC
    Inventors: John E. Walsh, III, Vu Dinh Nguyen
  • Patent number: 6714118
    Abstract: A modular electronic door security system includes an input device, a control module and an electro-mechanical lockset mounted to a door configured to facilitate electrical interconnections interiorly of the door. The input device and/or control module may be mounted in a user defined location on the surface of the door. An optional override mechanism allows access to secured areas in the event of system failure or emergency.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 8, 2000
    Date of Patent: March 30, 2004
    Assignee: Harrow Products, Inc.
    Inventors: George Frolov, John E. Walsh, III
  • Patent number: 6565130
    Abstract: An exit bar employs a dual action latch retractor comprising a slotted link which connects manual and electrically actuated latch retraction means. The slot permits the latch to be retracted by a solenoid latch retractor regardless of the position of the push bar or other manual latch retraction means. A buffer spring transmits energy from the solenoid latch retractor to the push pad so that under normal circumstances actuation of the solenoid latch retractor retracts both the latch and push pad. However, if the push pad is jammed in the projected position, the buffer spring is compressed to permit relative movement between the solenoid latch retractor and the manual latch retraction mechanism. As soon as the force holding the push pad in an extended position is removed, the energy stored in the buffer spring is applied to the push pad through the mechanical linkage to retract the push pad.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 5, 2001
    Date of Patent: May 20, 2003
    Assignee: Harrow Products, Inc.
    Inventor: John E. Walsh, III
  • Patent number: 6386597
    Abstract: An exit bar for securing a door has a housing assembly adapted for mounting to a door. A push pad for receiving a push force is mounted to the housing assembly. A latch is pivotable relative to the housing assembly to releasably latch the door to which the exit bar is mounted. A mechanical retraction system links the push bar to the latch so that a push force exerted on the push pad releases the latch. A selectively operable electromagnet is disposed within the housing assembly. An electromagnetic retraction system links the electromagnet to the latch independently of the mechanical retraction system so that selective operation of the electromagnet retracts the latch. The electromagnet further dogs the electromagnetic retraction system, and thereby the latch, in the retracted condition as long as the electromagnet receives power. The push bar and mechanical retraction system may be dogged by the electromagnet upon the first exertion of a push force thereon.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 7, 1999
    Date of Patent: May 14, 2002
    Assignee: Harrow Products, Inc.
    Inventor: John E. Walsh, III
  • Patent number: 5988708
    Abstract: An exit bar for securing a door has a housing adapted for mounting to a door. A push pad for receiving a push force is mounted to the housing. A latch extends from the housing to releasably latch the door to which the exit bar is mounted. A link system links the push pad to the latch so that a push force exerted on the push pad releases the latch. An electromagnetic lock disposed in the housing locks the link system to prevent releasing of the latch. The electromagnetic lock employs an electromagnet and a movable armature to lock the link system. The exit bar further delays unlocking the link system for a preestablished delay time after the push pad has been pushed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 11, 1998
    Date of Patent: November 23, 1999
    Assignee: Harrow Products, Inc.
    Inventors: George Frolov, John E. Walsh, III, James J. Scott, Peter S. Conklin, Gary E. Lavelle
  • Patent number: 5923264
    Abstract: An electronic door security system employs an input console having two readers for enhanced security. A microprocessor processes inputs applied at each of the readers to selectively permit access through a secured door. Application of an input to either reader transforms the controller to a power-up mode.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 22, 1995
    Date of Patent: July 13, 1999
    Assignee: Harrow Products, Inc.
    Inventors: Gary E. Lavelle, Peter S. Conklin, Brian D. Hass, John E. Walsh, III
  • Patent number: 5823582
    Abstract: An exit bar for securing a door has a housing adapted for mounting to a door. A push pad for receiving a push force is mounted to the housing. A latch extends from the housing to releasably latch the door to which the exit bar is mounted. A link system links the push pad to the latch so that a push force exerted on the push pad releases the latch. An electromagnetic lock disposed in the housing locks the link system to prevent releasing of the latch. The electromagnetic lock employs an electromagnet and a movable armature to lock the link system. The exit bar further delays unlocking the link system for a preestablished delay time after the push pad has been pushed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 24, 1995
    Date of Patent: October 20, 1998
    Assignee: Harrow Products, Inc.
    Inventors: George Frolov, John E. Walsh, III, James J. Scott
  • Patent number: 5611582
    Abstract: An impact resistant armature has an armature plate defining a stepped bore therethrough. The stepped bore defines a shoulder. A mounting assembly having an expanded head portion and a reduced shank portion is positioned in the bore, with the shank portion anchored to the vertical face of a door. The mounting assembly supports the armature assembly in a first position wherein the head portion and the shoulder define an initial gap. Upon impact by an intense force, the armature plate is movable to a second position wherein the head portion and the shoulder engage while the armature retains a bonded relationship with the electromagnet.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 28, 1996
    Date of Patent: March 18, 1997
    Assignee: Harrow Products, Inc.
    Inventors: George Frolov, John E. Walsh, III, James C. Wobbles