Patents by Inventor Steven Armstrong

Steven Armstrong 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: 8881567
    Abstract: A reset fixture for a rekeyable lock cylinder includes a housing with a central recess for receiving a cylinder body. A first opening communicating with the central recess is defined in the housing for receiving a reset tool. A second opening communicating with the central recess is defined in the housing for receiving a bracing bar.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 21, 2005
    Date of Patent: November 11, 2014
    Assignee: Kwikset Corporation
    Inventors: Gerald B. Chong, Steven Armstrong
  • Patent number: 8656747
    Abstract: A kit for a master keying system includes a plurality of replacement master racks. A rack removal key is provided for insertion into a keyway. The rack removal key has a first cut defining a first lift amount. A rack removal tool is provided for insertion into the keyway. The rack removal tool has a second cut defining a second lift amount, wherein the second lift amount is greater than the first lift amount.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 16, 2008
    Date of Patent: February 25, 2014
    Assignee: Kwikset Corporation
    Inventors: Steven Armstrong, Gerald B. Chong
  • Publication number: 20130265643
    Abstract: An apparatus for shielding a display panel of an electronic device is described herein. The apparatus comprises a shade portion, holding portions and magnet portions. The shade portion may surround a display panel of an electronic device and may limit a field of view to the display panel. The shade portion includes a backside shade portion and two side shade portions. The holding portions may include a bottom holding portion coupled to a bottom side of the backside shade portion and side holding portions coupled to each of the side shade portions. The magnet portions may be included in the plurality of holding portions, respectively, and may couple to a housing that is coupled to the display panel. Other embodiments are also described.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 3, 2013
    Publication date: October 10, 2013
    Inventor: Steven Armstrong
  • Publication number: 20130265644
    Abstract: An apparatus for shielding a display panel of an electronic device is described herein. The apparatus comprises a shade portion, holding portions and an attachment layer. The shade portion may surround a display panel of an electronic device and may limit a field of view to the display panel. The shade portion includes a backside shade portion and two side shade portions. The holding portions may include a bottom holding portion coupled to a bottom side of the backside shade portion and side holding portions coupled to each of the side shade portions. The attachment layer may be coupled to each of the side holding portions. The attachment layer may be a suction cup tape which may be removably coupled to the electronic device. Other embodiments are also described.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 25, 2013
    Publication date: October 10, 2013
    Inventor: Steven Armstrong
  • Patent number: 8033150
    Abstract: A rekeyable lock cylinder includes a cylinder body with a longitudinal axis. A plug assembly is disposed in the cylinder body and is rotatable between a first position and a second position, the plug assembly having a lock face with a tool receiving aperture. A plurality of key followers and a corresponding plurality of racks are disposed in the plug assembly. The plurality of racks is selectively engageable with the plurality of key followers. A first member is coupled to the plurality of racks. The first member is moveable in response to application of a force against the first member by a tool received through the tool receiving aperture. The first member is configured to simultaneously disengage all of the plurality of racks from the plurality of key followers in response to the movement of the first member.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 3, 2008
    Date of Patent: October 11, 2011
    Assignee: Newfrey, LLC
    Inventors: Steven Armstrong, Gerald B. Chong
  • Publication number: 20110070014
    Abstract: An applicator for the application of different liquids such paint, sun-tan lotion, adhesives and other decorative or functional coatings to a multitude of surfaces. The applicator has a liquid reservoir sized to held in a hand of a user, having a housing that retains a roller adjacent to the reservoir.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 26, 2010
    Publication date: March 24, 2011
    Inventor: Steven Armstrong
  • Patent number: 7878036
    Abstract: A lock cylinder having a keyway includes a first plurality of guide channels. A plurality of cup-shaped pins is movably disposed within the first plurality of guide channels. Each cup-shaped pin of the plurality of cup-shaped pins extends across the keyway. Each cup-shaped pin of the plurality of cup-shaped pins has an engagement protrusion. The first plurality of guide channels conform to the shape of the plurality of cup-shaped pins to allow movement of the plurality of cup-shaped pins in a first direction while restraining movement transverse to the first direction. A plurality of biasing springs is positioned to bias the plurality of cup-shaped pins in a direction toward the keyway. A plurality of racks is movably disposed in a second plurality of guide channels. Each rack of the plurality of racks has at least one engagement groove to selectively receive the engagement protrusion of a respective cup-shaped pin.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 3, 2010
    Date of Patent: February 1, 2011
    Assignee: Newfrey, LLC
    Inventors: Steven Armstrong, Gerald B. Chong
  • Publication number: 20100236307
    Abstract: A lock cylinder having a keyway includes a first plurality of guide channels. A plurality of cup-shaped pins is movably disposed within the first plurality of guide channels. Each cup-shaped pin of the plurality of cup-shaped pins extends across the keyway. Each cup-shaped pin of the plurality of cup-shaped pins has an engagement protrusion. The first plurality of guide channels conform to the shape of the plurality of cup-shaped pins to allow movement of the plurality of cup-shaped pins in a first direction while restraining movement transverse to the first direction. A plurality of biasing springs is positioned to bias the plurality of cup-shaped pins in a direction toward the keyway. A plurality of racks is movably disposed in a second plurality of guide channels. Each rack of the plurality of racks has at least one engagement groove to selectively receive the engagement protrusion of a respective cup-shaped pin.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 3, 2010
    Publication date: September 23, 2010
    Inventors: Steven Armstrong, Gerald B. Chong
  • Publication number: 20090031774
    Abstract: A rekeyable lock cylinder includes a cylinder body with a longitudinal axis. A plug assembly is disposed in the cylinder body and is rotateable between a first position and a second position, the plug assembly having a lock face with a tool receiving aperture. A plurality of key followers and a corresponding plurality of racks are disposed in the plug assembly. The plurality of racks is selectively engageable with the plurality of key followers. A first member is coupled to the plurality of racks. The first member is moveable in response to application of a force against the first member by a tool received through the tool receiving aperture. The first member is configured to simultaneously disengage all of the plurality of racks from the plurality of key followers in response to the movement of the first member.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 3, 2008
    Publication date: February 5, 2009
    Inventors: Steven Armstrong, Gerald B. Chong
  • Publication number: 20080271505
    Abstract: A kit for a master keying system includes a plurality of replacement master racks. A rack removal key is provided for insertion into a keyway. The rack removal key has a first cut defining a first lift amount. A rack removal tool is provided for insertion into the keyway. The rack removal tool has a second cut defining a second lift amount, wherein the second lift amount is greater than the first lift amount.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 16, 2008
    Publication date: November 6, 2008
    Inventors: Steven Armstrong, Gerald B. Chong
  • Patent number: 7434431
    Abstract: A rekeyable lock cylinder includes a cylinder body with a longitudinal axis. A locking bar is disposed in the cylinder body for movement transverse to, and rotationally about, the longitudinal axis. A plug assembly is disposed in the cylinder body and is rotateable between a first position and a second position. The plug assembly has a lock face with a tool receiving aperture. A plurality of pins and a corresponding plurality of racks are disposed in the plug assembly. The plurality of racks is selectively engageable with the plurality of pins. A first member coupled to the plurality of racks is moveable in response to application of a force against the first member by a tool received through the tool receiving aperture. The first member is configured to simultaneously disengage all of the plurality of racks from the plurality of pins in response to the movement of the first member.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 24, 2007
    Date of Patent: October 14, 2008
    Assignee: Newfrey, LLC
    Inventors: Steven Armstrong, Gerald B. Chong
  • Publication number: 20080092611
    Abstract: A kit for a master keying system includes a plurality of replacement master racks. A rack removal key is provided for insertion into a keyway. The rack removal key has a first cut defining a first lift amount. A rack removal tool is provided for insertion into the keyway. The rack removal tool has a second cut defining a second lift amount, wherein the second lift amount is greater than the first lift amount.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 24, 2007
    Publication date: April 24, 2008
    Inventors: Steven Armstrong, Gerald Chong
  • Patent number: 7322219
    Abstract: A keying system includes a cylinder body. A plug assembly disposed in the cylinder body includes a plug body and a carrier sub-assembly disposed adjacent the plug body. The carrier sub-assembly is moveable parallel to a longitudinal axis of the cylinder body between a first position and a second position. The plug assembly includes a plurality of pins and a plurality of racks for selectively engaging the plurality of pins. Each rack of the plurality of racks has a first locking bar-receiving groove along a neutral axis and at least a second locking bar-receiving groove spaced from the neutral axis, wherein a spacing of the second locking bar-receiving groove from the neutral axis of a first rack of the plurality of racks is different from a spacing of the second locking bar-receiving groove from the neutral axis of at least one other of the plurality of racks.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 21, 2006
    Date of Patent: January 29, 2008
    Assignee: Newfrey, LLC
    Inventors: Steven Armstrong, Gerald B. Chong
  • Publication number: 20080011033
    Abstract: A reset fixture for a rekeyable lock cylinder includes a housing with a central recess for receiving a cylinder body. A first opening communicating with the central recess is defined in the housing for receiving a reset tool. A second opening communicating with the central recess is defined in the housing for receiving a bracing bar.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 18, 2007
    Publication date: January 17, 2008
    Inventors: Gerald Chong, Steven Armstrong
  • Patent number: 7234331
    Abstract: A rekeyable lock cylinder includes a cylinder body with a plug body and carrier sub-assembly disposed therein. The plug body includes a plurality of spring-loaded pins and the carrier assembly includes a plurality of racks for engaging the pins to operate the lock cylinder. The racks and pins move in a transverse direction, in response to insertion of a first valid key into the lock cylinder, to unlock the lock cylinder. The carrier moves in a longitudinal direction, in response to insertion of a tool in a tool-receiving aperture, from an operating position to a rekeying position. In the rekeying position, the racks are disengaged from the pins and a second valid key can replace the first valid key. Rotation of the plug body from the rekeying position with the second valid key in the lock cylinder obsoletes the first valid key.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 10, 2005
    Date of Patent: June 26, 2007
    Assignee: Newfrey LLC
    Inventors: Steven Armstrong, Gerald B. Chong, Richard J. Veltman
  • Patent number: 7213429
    Abstract: A rekeyable lock cylinder includes a cylinder body with a plug body and carrier sub-assembly disposed therein. The plug body includes a plurality of spring-loaded pins and the carrier assembly includes a plurality of racks for engaging the pins to operate the lock cylinder. The racks and pins move in a transverse direction, in response to insertion of a first valid key into the lock cylinder, to unlock the lock cylinder. The carrier moves in a longitudinal direction, in response to insertion of a tool in a tool-receiving aperture, from an operating position to a rekeying position. In the rekeying position, the racks are disengaged from the pins and a second valid key can replace the first valid key. Rotation of the plug body from the rekeying position with the second valid key in the lock cylinder obsoletes the first valid key.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 20, 2004
    Date of Patent: May 8, 2007
    Assignee: Newfrey LLC
    Inventors: Steven Armstrong, Gerald B. Chong
  • Publication number: 20070089468
    Abstract: A reset fixture for a rekeyable lock cylinder includes a housing with a central recess for receiving a cylinder body. A first opening communicating with the central recess is defined in the housing for receiving a reset tool. A second opening communicating with the central recess is defined in the housing for receiving a bracing bar.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 21, 2005
    Publication date: April 26, 2007
    Inventors: Gerald Chong, Steven Armstrong
  • Patent number: D626750
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 14, 2009
    Date of Patent: November 9, 2010
    Assignee: Architectural Color Solutions, Inc.
    Inventor: Steven Armstrong
  • Patent number: D670279
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 15, 2011
    Date of Patent: November 6, 2012
    Assignee: Urban Armor Gear, Inc.
    Inventors: Jason D. Veltz, Steven Armstrong
  • Patent number: D685358
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 4, 2011
    Date of Patent: July 2, 2013
    Assignee: Urban Armor Gear, Inc.
    Inventors: Steven Armstrong, Jason David Veltz