Christopher G Walls

US Patent:

7007987, Mar 7, 2006

Filed:

Sep 10, 2003

Appl. No.:

10/659761

Inventors:

Christopher G. Walls - Rockford IL, US
Stanley R. Reeves - Batavia IL, US

Assignee:

Newell Operating Company - Atlanta GA

International Classification:

E05B 3/00

US Classification:

292358, 292DIG 64

Abstract:

A spindle for a door assembly includes a first member and a second member. The first and second members each have a base, a first leg and a second leg extending from the base. The second leg is recessed relative to the first leg. The first member confronts the second member such that the first leg of the first member confronts the second leg of the second member and the second leg of the first member confronts the first leg of the second member forming the spindle.

US Patent:

7172226, Feb 6, 2007

Filed:

Jan 6, 2006

Appl. No.:

11/327059

Inventors:

Christopher G. Walls - Rockford IL, US
Stanley R. Reeves - Batavia IL, US

Assignee:

Newell Operating Company - Atlanta GA

International Classification:

E05B 3/00

US Classification:

292358, 292DIG 64

Abstract:

A spindle for a door assembly includes a first member and a second member. The first and second members each have a base, a first leg and a second leg extending from the base. The second leg is recessed relative to the first leg. The first member confronts the second member such that the first leg of the first member confronts the second leg of the second member and the second leg of the first member confronts the first leg of the second member forming the spindle.

US Patent:

7201406, Apr 10, 2007

Filed:

Jan 20, 2004

Appl. No.:

10/761135

Inventors:

Christopher G. Walls - Rockford IL, US
Richard L. Green - Rockford IL, US

Assignee:

Newell Operating Company - Atlanta GA

International Classification:

E05C 19/10
A45C 13/26

US Classification:

292100, 292347, 292348, 292352, 2923363, 16413

Abstract:

A device for operating a lock assembly for a door or window assembly has a first configuration when mounted in a right hand door and a second sonfiguration when mounted in a left hand door. The device has a handle having a first position and a second position. A member is operably connected to the handle. The member has structure adapted to cooperate with the lock assembly such that the first position of the handle when the member is adapted to be connected to the lock assembly in the first configuration is the same as the first position of the handle when the member is adapted to be connected to the lock assembly in the second configuration.

US Patent:

7353637, Apr 8, 2008

Filed:

Jan 20, 2005

Appl. No.:

11/039115

Inventors:

James R. Harger - Rockford IL, US
Todd K. Ellerton - Loves Park IL, US
Christopher G. Walls - Rockford IL, US

Assignee:

Newell Operating Company - Atlanta GA

International Classification:

E05B 55/00

US Classification:

49449, 292302

Abstract:

A locking system for a movable member supported by a support frame, the support frame having an engagement surface, the locking system comprising a lock member and an input device adapted to be mounted on the movable member the input device being operably connected to the lock member. The input device is rotatable to move the lock member from a first position to a second position, the second position defining a locked position wherein the lock member is adapted to be in contact with the engagement surface. The locking system also includes a link arm and a spring that permits additional rotation of the input device after the lock member reaches the locked position, if necessary.

US Patent:

7404306, Jul 29, 2008

Filed:

Jan 29, 2004

Appl. No.:

10/767472

Inventors:

Christopher G. Walls - Rockford IL, US
Lyle Edward Hansel - Hobart IN, US

Assignee:

Newell Operating Company - Atlanta GA

International Classification:

E05B 59/00

US Classification:

70107, 70451, 70461, 70466, 292DIG 53, 292 35, 292139

Abstract:

A multi-point door lock assembly has a central lock and an extension bolt for securing the door to a door frame. The assembly has an actuator positioned at the central lock and moveable between a first and second position along an axis. The assembly further has an elongated extension bolt residing along a bolt axis. The actuator and the bolt are secured in a configuration that displaces the axis of the bolt in spaced relationship from the axis of the actuator by an adaptor having a body length. The adaptor has a first end connected to the actuator and a second end connected to the extension bolt, and an intermediate portion between the first and second ends configured to displace the bolt axis for the bolt to pass through an interior portion of an associated door member.

US Patent:

7707862, May 4, 2010

Filed:

Jun 26, 2008

Appl. No.:

12/147047

Inventors:

Christopher G. Walls - Rockford IL, US
Lyle Edward Hansel - Hobart IN, US

Assignee:

Newell Operating Company - Atlanta GA

International Classification:

E05B 59/00

US Classification:

70107, 70108, 70118, 70129, 70451, 70461, 70466, 292 32, 292156, 292DIG 53, 292DIG 54

Abstract:

A multi-point door lock assembly has a central lock and an extension bolt for securing the door to a door frame. The assembly has an actuator positioned at the central lock and moveable between a first and second position along an axis. The assembly further has an elongated extension bolt residing along a bolt axis. The actuator and the bolt are secured in a configuration that displaces the axis of the bolt in spaced relationship from the axis of the actuator by an adaptor having a body length. The adaptor has a first end connected to the actuator and a second end connected to the extension bolt, and an intermediate portion between the first and second ends configured to displace the bolt axis for the bolt to pass through an interior portion of an associated door member.

US Patent:

20030185691, Oct 2, 2003

Filed:

Mar 27, 2002

Appl. No.:

10/107518

Inventors:

James Harger - Rockford IL, US
Todd Ellerton - Loves Park IL, US
Christopher Walls - Rockford IL, US

International Classification:

F04B017/00

US Classification:

417/393000

Abstract:

A locking system for a moveable member supported by a support frame, the support frame having an engagement surface, the locking system comprising a lock member and an input device adapted to be mounted on the moveable member the input device being operably connected to the lock member. The input device is rotatable to move the lock member from a first position to a second position, the second position defining a locked position wherein the lock member is adapted to be in contact with the engagement surface. Means for allowing additional rotation of the input shaft after the lock member reaches the locked position is also provided.

US Patent:

20070176433, Aug 2, 2007

Filed:

Apr 6, 2007

Appl. No.:

11/697542

Inventors:

Christopher Walls - Rockford IL, US
Richard Green - Rockford IL, US

Assignee:

Newell Operating Company - Atlanta GA

International Classification:

E05C 19/10

US Classification:

292100000

Abstract:

A device for operating a lock assembly for a door or window assembly is disclosed. The lock assembly has a first configuration when mounted in a right hand door and a second configuration when mounted in a left hand door. The device has a handle having a first position and a second position. A member is operably connected to the handle. The member has structure adapted to cooperate with the lock assembly such that the first position of the handle when the member is adapted to be connected to the lock assembly in the first configuration is the same as the first position of the handle when the member is adapted to be connected to the lock assembly in the second configuration.