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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7382251 | Method and system for arming a container security device without use of electronic reader A system monitors the condition of a container. A container security device secures at least one door of the container. The container security device is programmably armed to implement the securing. The container security device is adapted to sense at least one cond... | 06/03/2008 |
| 7290419 | Key system for a motor vehicle A key system (1) for a motor vehicle comprises transmitter electronics arranged inside a housing (2) and used for the contactless locking and/or unlocking of a door of the motor vehicle and/or operation of the motor vehicle. The system further comprise... | 11/06/2007 |
| 7284535 | Motor driving type throttle apparatus An throttle valve is controlled by using an electric actuator. A cover for covering one end side of the throttle valve shaft is attached to a side wall of a throttle body. A throttle position sensor unit and an electronic control module for controlling the throttle ... | 10/23/2007 |
| 7266981 | Locker lock A locker lock that provides for increased security and ease of use. The locker lock can be a vertical built-in lock or a horizontal built-in lock. In each case the lock is symmetrical such that it can be used in either right-handed or left-handed lockers. The locker... | 09/11/2007 |
| 7105943 | Inside door release mechanism An inside door release mechanism for a vehicle comprises first and second inputs arranged to be mounted in a mutually spaced relationship on a door inner face and an output to a latch wherein the mechanism is so constructed and arranged to be capable of causing the ... | 09/12/2006 |
| 7032418 | Vertical door locking system A vertical door locking system includes a door lock with a deadbolt that moves horizontally, a striker with an upward facing strike opening that vertically receives the deadbolt and a lock controller. The striker includes an electrically operated catch to engage and... | 04/25/2006 |
| 6953903 | Signal transfer apparatus A signal transfer assembly supplies a signal to unlock a door by controlling a lock of the door. The signal transfer assembly includes a transfer strip assembly in the door frame for receiving a deactuation signal, for passing the deactuation signal to a transfer ti... | 10/11/2005 |
| 6854138 | Crib rocking mechanism with lock A rocking crib or cradle having a motion inducing mechanism with automatic lock. The motion inducing mechanism imparts a movement to a movable portion of the crib or cradle in relation to a longitudinal base while the lock immobilizes the movable portion in relation... | 02/15/2005 |
| 6778067 | Keylock switch and keylock switch system A keylock switch and a keylock switch system receive a supply of power from two terminals of the keylock switch, and output key data, affording a small and reasonably-priced keylock switch and keylock switch system, of a drastically expanded field of application of ... | 08/17/2004 |
| 6750568 | Remote controlled auxiliary lock With an auxiliary lock operated by a built-in battery, it is desired to prevent the door from being kept locked even if the battery dies. The auxiliary lock body is provided with first and second voltage detecting means for detecting that the voltage of the battery ... | 06/15/2004 |
| 6531655 | Protective-door handle The invention relates to a protective-door handle for a protective door which is fitted with at least one safety tumbler and is intended for a protective region of a machine, mechanical installation or the like, having a central leg and two side legs whic... | 03/11/2003 |
| 6377005 | Drive device having an actuating drive A drive device, in particular a locking device, having an actuating drive for driving a moving element as well as a position detection device for detecting the position of the moving element, in which case the invention provides that the position detectio... | 04/23/2002 |
| 6116066 | Electronic input and dial entry lock An electronic combination lock having a dial-shape handle with a keypad incorporated therein is disclosed. Rotation of the handle extends or retracts a bolt that closes or opens the lock. The keypad includes indicia that give the user visual cues as to th... | 09/12/2000 |
| 6032499 | Device for lifting a ban on the opening of a conditional locking system A device for lifting, in particular in the event of a breakdown or failure, the ban on the opening of a conditional opening locking system. This device includes: driving means (MT); a transmission member (28); and a blocking member (PVI) connected to the ... | 03/07/2000 |
| 5969440 | Push bar with redundant pressure sensors and fail safe mechanical switch An improved pressure-actuated door access bar is disclosed which may be located on a door to control access or egress through the door, whereby the door access bar is used to trigger unlocking or opening, or both unlocking and opening, of the door followi... | 10/19/1999 |
| 5886644 | Programmable digital electronic lock An electronic lock for use with lockers has a recess or contacts for accepting an electronic ID chip as a "key". Upon receiving the current ID chip, the lock shifts a latch to unlocked position, with the latch or mortise being spring-biased. The construct... | 03/23/1999 |
| 5787819 | Anti-effraction device, in particular for automatic dispensers of banknotes and valuables An anti-effraction device in particular for automatic dispensers of banknotes and valuables is provided which comprises a casing, a door formed in the casing, and at least one container internal to the casing and adapted to house banknotes and valuables, ... | 08/04/1998 |
| 5638712 | Door lock device with anti-theft mechanism A door lock device comprises a latch mechanism, an opening lever connected to door opening handles, a lock lever connected to a door key cylinder and an inside locking button, an anti-theft mechanism being displaceable between an anti-theft position for d... | 06/17/1997 |
| 5594430 | Programmable electronic time lock A programmable time lock includes a microprocessor, which senses the angular position of a key shaft via a sensor/encoder. The microprocessor includes ROM and RAM memory circuits, a timer, and a clock, and it can activate a stepper motor to control the po... | 01/14/1997 |
| 5410898 | Lock device capable of activating an electrical anti-theft system A lock device includes a lock body with a lock shell, a key plug received in the lock shell, and an anti-dusting cover assembly secured on a front end of the lock shell. The key plug has a front end which is formed with a recess that has an end wall which... | 05/02/1995 |
| 5387903 | Programmable electronic time lock A programmable time lock includes a microprocessor, which senses the angular position of a key shaft via a sensor/encoder. The microprocessor includes ROM and RAM memory circuits, a timer, and a clock, and it can activate a stepper motor to control the po... | 02/07/1995 |
| 5307655 | Timed triggering control device for a mechanism The device includes at least one sliding bolt in a disengaging mechanism, and at least one movable pin arranged to lock said disengaging mechanism and prevent movement of the bolt. It is mounted in a housing (10) and consists of two identical control modu... | 05/03/1994 |
| 5245652 | Secure entry system with acoustically coupled telephone interface A comprehensive real estate lockbox system is disclosed which provides a variety of operational features. One of these includes a reader key that can retrieve access data from a system lockbox. The reader key is provided with an audible tone generator whi... | 09/14/1993 |
| 5194855 | Security device An improved security system comprising a relay selectably operable to pass electrical power to a protected device, a code plug having a preset combination of possible electrical connections controlling passage of electrical current to actuate said relay, ... | 03/16/1993 |
| 5129536 | Time actuated lockable food storage container Sealable food storage containers having a time actuated locking mechanism to prevent access to food stored except at a predetermined time. The purpose of the invention is to aid dieters, children and compulsive snack or dessert consuming persons by permit... | 07/14/1992 |
| 5016453 | Timed refrigerator lock A timer controlled lock operating device for a refrigerator or the like is provided and consists of a plate affixed to the side wall of the refrigerator, a link chain having one end secured to the plate, a housing affixed to the front door of the refriger... | 05/21/1991 |
| 4991415 | Lock with electronic warning and electromagnetic control system A lock includes a hollow lock body with a plurality of aligned first transverse holes, a cylindrical key plug rotatably disposed inside the lock body and having a plurality of second transverse holes aligned with the first transverse holes, and a pluralit... | 02/12/1991 |
| 4988987 | Keysafe system with timer/calendar features An electronic lock system is disclosed in which a key can be assigned a limited lifetime, such as by storing data indicative of an expiration date in a key memory. Whenever the key is used with a lock, the lock first examines this key data and verifies th... | 01/29/1991 |
| 4982585 | Timer for bank vaults A low current drain timer for bank vaults is easily settable to limit opening of the vault to a predetermined time, irrespective of the time of closing the vault. Three thumb wheels having corresponding indicia are set to designate the elapsed time necess... | 01/08/1991 |
| 4977765 | Delay action electronic timer lock with automatic cancellation cam A delay action time lock having a lock housing in which a spring action bolt is movably connected. A retracting cam is provided for engagement with a bolt retracting lever for retracting a locking end of the bolt in the housing by means of a key inserted ... | 12/18/1990 |
| 4944170 | Device for lifting a time ban on the actuation of a mechanism in a conditional-opening locking system in the event of a breakdown The mechanism comprises a bar (8) slidably mounted in a channel (18) which can be obstructed by a sliding member (11) of an electromechanical latching unit in accordance with a preset time-schedule. The device described enables the time ban to be lifted by mea... | 07/31/1990 |
| 4916443 | Method and apparatus for compiling data relating to operation of an electronic lock system A key is provided with a memory in which, without user intervention, it collects data relating to lock operations each time the key interacts with a lock. This data is subsequently downloaded from the key to a computer. In some embodiments, the keys colle... | 04/10/1990 |
| 4914732 | Electronic key with interactive graphic user interface An electronic key for an electronic lock system is provided with graphical user interface which can display a plurality of symbols corresponding to a plurality of functions that the key can cause the lock to execute. An operator of the key moves a visual ... | 04/03/1990 |
| 4887292 | Electronic lock system with improved data dissemination An electronic lock system is provided with a "lockout list" that identifies keys that are to be prevented from opening system locks. Date coded lockout lists are carried in the memories of both the system's locks and keys. When a lock and key engage, the ... | 12/12/1989 |
| 4875351 | Electronic time lock An electronic time lock for bank vault doors and the like having a door bolting mechanism including a snubber bar, the time lock including a lock case, an intermediate vertical partition located in said chamber between front and rear walls of the case, th... | 10/24/1989 |
| 4868409 | Vehicular anti-theft system A vehicular anti-theft system which combines a mechanical key and an electronic key involving a code light signal. A light emitting element is provided in a casing attached to a base end of the shank of the mechanical key while a light receiving element i... | 09/19/1989 |
| 4858452 | Non-commutated linear motor A non-commutated linear motor particularly suitable for use as an electric door lock actuator for an automobile is disclosed. The linear motor may include a series of cup-shaped portions each having a winding appropriately connected to provide the desired... | 08/22/1989 |
| 4803482 | Exit control and surveillance system In the system, exits are provided with opening bars and locks. The system has a central post and control boxes. Each control box is associated with an exit and is connected to the central post. Activation of an opening bar initiates the sending of informa... | 02/07/1989 |
| 4766746 | Electronic real estate lockbox system A comprehensive real estate lockbox system is disclosed which provides a variety of operational features. Some of these features include the ability to: record all accesses to all lockboxes; transfer all or part of such records from the lockboxes to a sup... | 08/30/1988 |
| 4734693 | Switch lock installation For controlling a central locking installation and/or theft alarm of a motor vehicle a switch lock installation is provided which comprises at least one lock with mechanical tumblers for the mechanical locking and unlocking of a door or a bonnet of the mo... | 03/29/1988 |
