Patents by Inventor Joseph M. Estapa

Joseph M. Estapa 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).

  • Deadbolt lock assembly
    Patent number: 7748244
    Abstract: A lock assembly for use with a bolt movable from a retracted position to an extended position. The lock assembly includes an exterior assembly and an interior assembly having an interior actuator manually operable to move the bolt between the retracted position and the extended position. The exterior assembly includes an exterior actuator manually operable to cause the bolt to move from the retracted position to the extended position and inoperable to move the bolt from the extended position to the retracted position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 14, 2007
    Date of Patent: July 6, 2010
    Assignee: Schlage Lock Company
    Inventors: Jose A. Garza, Kody W. Smajstrla, Joseph M. Estapa, Troy Dalsing, Jerry B. Bodily
  • DEADBOLT LOCK ASSEMBLY
    Publication number: 20090071204
    Abstract: A lock assembly for use with a bolt movable from a retracted position to an extended position. The lock assembly includes an exterior assembly and an interior assembly having an interior actuator manually operable to move the bolt between the retracted position and the extended position. The exterior assembly includes an exterior actuator manually operable to cause the bolt to move from the retracted position to the extended position and inoperable to move the bolt from the extended position to the retracted position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 14, 2007
    Publication date: March 19, 2009
    Applicant: SCHLAGE LOCK COMPANY
    Inventors: Jose A. Garza, Kody W. Smajstrla, Joseph M. Estapa, Troy Dalsing, Jerry B. Bodily