Lawrence A Rodriguez

US Patent:

D473780, Apr 29, 2003

Filed:

Jul 19, 2001

Appl. No.:

29/145265

Inventors:

Yos Singtoroj - Anaheim CA
Lawrence G. Rodriguez - Anaheim CA

Assignee:

Newfrey LLC - Newark DE

International Classification:

0806

US Classification:

D 8320, D8302

US Patent:

6622537, Sep 23, 2003

Filed:

Jul 16, 2001

Appl. No.:

09/906228

Inventors:

Lawrence G. Rodriguez - Anaheim CA

Assignee:

Newfrey LLC - Newark DE

International Classification:

E05B 1508

US Classification:

70432, 70454, 70461, 70462, 70466, 362100

Abstract:

A lighted deadbolt according to the present invention includes a lock cylinder and a cylinder guard, a light assembly including a light source, a wiring harness including a plurality of wires electrically connected to the light source, and an annular adapter. The adapter includes a housing for receiving the light source and an annular channel for guiding the plurality of wires from the light source. The annular adapter includes a first surface, a wall extending orthogonally from the first surface, and a first plurality of tabs extending from the first surface generally parallel to the wall. The plurality of wires are operatively disposed between the first plurality of tabs and the wall. The adapter further includes a pair of fingers extending from the surface for receiving a sound producing device and a second plurality of tabs extending from the wall. The plurality of wires electrically couple the light source to the sound producing device. The second plurality of tabs are configured to engage the cylinder guard.

US Patent:

6662606, Dec 16, 2003

Filed:

Jun 20, 2001

Appl. No.:

09/885588

Inventors:

Lawrence G. Rodriguez - Anaheim CA

Assignee:

Newfrey LLC - Newark DE

International Classification:

E05B 1310

US Classification:

70224, 70216, 70370, 70372, 70DIG 39, 2923363, 292347

Abstract:

A lock cylinder retainer comprises an annular portion and a rectangular portion extending from the annular portion. The annular portion is configured to engage a lock cylinder core and the rectangular portion is configured to engage a pin housing associated with the cylinder core. The annular portion includes a front edge and a flange extending radially inwardly from the front edge and the rectangular portion includes a front surface, a pair of parallel side surfaces and a top surface. The front, top and side surfaces cooperate to partially enclose the pin housing.

US Patent:

7380847, Jun 3, 2008

Filed:

Jul 16, 2001

Appl. No.:

09/906227

Inventors:

Lawrence G. Rodriguez - Anaheim CA, US
Michael Winardi - Fullerton CA, US

Assignee:

Newfrey LLC - Newark DE

International Classification:

E05B 3/00
E05C 19/00

US Classification:

292348, 292 1, 2923363, 292357

Abstract:

A dummy conversion bracket is used with a lockset having an interior assembly, an exterior assembly, and a thumbpiece. The thumbpiece is pivotally coupled to the exterior assembly and includes a tab that extends through the exterior assembly. The bracket comprises a blocking member disposed between the interior assembly and the exterior assembly. The blocking member is coupled to the exterior assembly and includes an aperture for receiving the tab. The aperture is configured to prevent the thumbpiece from pivoting relative to the exterior assembly.

US Patent:

8393654, Mar 12, 2013

Filed:

Aug 26, 2003

Appl. No.:

10/647967

Inventors:

Lawrence G. Rodriguez - Anaheim CA, US
Philip W. Shealer - Highland CA, US
Derrick W. English - Bristow OK, US

Assignee:

Kwikset Corporation - Foothill Ranch CA

International Classification:

E05B 3/00

US Classification:

2923363, 292347, 292358, 70224, 16412, 411454

Abstract:

A turn-button for a lockset includes a head portion and a shaft extending from the head portion. The shaft has a leading helical end portion.

US Patent:

D4521315, Dec 18, 2001

Filed:

Apr 4, 2001

Appl. No.:

D/139657

Inventors:

Lawrence G. Rodriguez - Anaheim CA

Assignee:

Emhart Inc. - Newark DE

International Classification:

0806

US Classification:

D 8320