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Wearable Device For Feeding and Observing Birds and Other Flying Animals
A device for feeding and observing flying animals comprising a hat, a support mounted on the hat and extending outward from the hat, and a feeder mounted on the support.
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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7401483 | Residual magnetic devices and methods for an ignition actuation blockage device Residual magnetic locks, brakes, rotation inhibitors, clutches, actuators, and latches. The residual magnetic devices can include a core housing and an armature. The residual magnetic devices can include a coil that receives a magnetization current to create an irre... | 07/22/2008 |
| 7397343 | Conventional mechanical lock cylinders and keys with electronic access control feature A mechanical key and lock cylinder with mechanical bittings include an electronic access control feature, with minimal modification and without affecting or interfering with the mechanical function of the key and cylinder. A small, low-profile memory cell is embedde... | 07/08/2008 |
| 7392675 | Slot mechanism and smart ignition system A slot mechanism having an accommodation space into which an insertion object is inserted through a slot. The slot mechanism includes a shutter located in the accommodation space. The shutter is movable along an insertion direction of the insertion object. When the ... | 07/01/2008 |
| 7357009 | Pedastal closure assembly having snag-free lock A quarter turn slide lock assembly having a base, a cover, a slider, a rotator, springs and washers. The base includes a channel for the slider to move between extended and retracted positions. The slider includes internal and exterior cam follower surfaces. The rot... | 04/15/2008 |
| 7334443 | Radio frequency electronic lock A radio frequency (“RF”) electronic lock and a method of its operation are described. Also described is a programming key which may be used in connection with such a lock. It has several embodiments, including without limitations a mortise cylinder lock, a padlo... | 02/26/2008 |
| 7329164 | Pressure activated latch A pressure activated latch includes a latch housing, a fluid inlet, a fluid outlet, an internal biasing member and a sliding latch pin that is configured to engage a latch tab that is substantially adjacent to the latch housing. The latch pin is slidable between a f... | 02/12/2008 |
| 7325426 | Safe electromagnetic lock A safe electromagnetic lock including a first bolt provided with an elastic fastener, an elastic slide bolt positioned on an end of the first bolt, an electromagnetic device connected to a computer and a second bolt. The computer controls induction of the elastic fa... | 02/05/2008 |
| 7325745 | Card reader assembly The present invention discloses an improved card reader assembly, and more particularly an improved adapter assembly of a card reader that stacks the components in the space as to achieve the effect of saving the area and volume of the adapter of the card reader. Th... | 02/05/2008 |
| 7258269 | Cash dispensing automated banking machine user interface system and method An automated banking machine is operative to enable users to operate the machine to carry out transactions such as the dispensing of cash. The exemplary machine provides audible instructions which are output through external loudspeakers, a headphone, or a handset. ... | 08/21/2007 |
| 7231791 | Electric cylinder for actuating a door lock and a cylinder door lock The present disclosure provides an electric cylinder for actuating a door lock which may be easily attached to the existing door lock to prevent picking completely, and an electric cylinder door lock not having a keyhole. An electric cylinder for actuating a ... | 06/19/2007 |
| 7213427 | Electronic steering wheel lock The present invention is to provide an actuating means 10 of the steering wheel lock 20. It must be open by a chip contained key 7. The actuating means 10 includes a framework 1, an actuator 2, a brake member 3, a dri... | 05/08/2007 |
| 7209364 | Circuit board latch system A method according to one embodiment may include providing a circuit board assembly comprising a circuit board and a rotatable knob and at least one latch coupled to the knob via a linkage. The method of this embodiment may also include moving the at least one latch... | 04/24/2007 |
| 7198527 | Engine control apparatus The engine control apparatus includes: the stop switch body 6; the stop switch knob 3 that allows the engine to stop or to be in an idling state; the lock plate 5; the transponder 9 that can transmit a predetermined ID code; and the contr... | 04/03/2007 |
| 7175076 | Cash dispensing automated banking machine user interface system and method An automated banking machine is operative to enable users to operate the machine to carry out transactions such as the dispensing of cash. The exemplary machine provides audible instructions which are output through external loudspeakers, a headphone, or a handset. ... | 02/13/2007 |
| 7073359 | Rotary locking mechanism, which is preferably intended for lock cylinders The invention relates to a rotary locking mechanism which is preferably intended for lock cylinders. The inventive mechanism includes an electric motor, a locking bolt, an inertial rotating mechanism which converts the rotation of the motor into a rectilinear moveme... | 07/11/2006 |
| 7069755 | Deadbolt lock with electronic touch-key A deadbolt lock has a housing and a deadbolt latch mounted to the housing. The deadbolt latch has a bolt that is moveable between an extended, locked position, and a retracted, unlocked position. An outside thumb-turn rotatably mounted to the housing. A motor-driven... | 07/04/2006 |
| 7051561 | Electronic lock A mortise lockset apparatus (10) that includes a retractable bolt (20) movably supported within a case (12). A handle (18) is pivotally supported on a hub (16) supported in the case, the hub being operably connected to the retracta... | 05/30/2006 |
| 7040125 | Electronic locking system An electronic lock system comprises a recessed grip which can be mounted on a door leaf or the like, in which a lockable grip lever is held by one end around an axis parallel to the door leaf by the recessed grip or by a drive shaft for a bar lock, sash lock or the ... | 05/09/2006 |
| 7019614 | Door security system audit trail A door security system for a door having an electrically actuated lock. The lock is controlled by a lock controller having an audit trail memory. An entry code reader transmits entered access codes to the controller. The controller compares the entered access code t... | 03/28/2006 |
| 6981142 | Electronic access control system and method Disclosed is a new and flexible approach for managing physical security in an electronic lock-and-key system. The novel approach does away with cabling or other direct connecting between locks and a system management center. The (physical) keys serve to disseminate ... | 12/27/2005 |
| 6975202 | Electronic key system, apparatus and method A system, apparatus and method for using an electronic key to open electronic locking devices is provided. With the system, apparatus and method, a key code is sent to a user's wireless communication device and is later used to open a corresponding locking device. T... | 12/13/2005 |
| 6964183 | Dual lock apparatus The present invention relates to a lock arrangement having a lock (14) and including a first locking device (52) adapted to operate the lock to lock and unlock the lock. A second locking device (68) includes a member (32) moveable between... | 11/15/2005 |
| 6960991 | Electronically tested high-security coding and decoding device The invention relates to an electronically tested high-security coder/decoder device, comprising a key (1) consisting of a mechanically produced code, a body with integrated interpretation and actuation unit (2) and an electronic processing device (... | 11/01/2005 |
| 6940976 | Generating user-dependent RSA keys Methods, systems and computer program products are provided which generate an RSA cryptographic value by obtaining user specific information about a user and determining a user specific range of values based on the user specific information. The potential range of R... | 09/06/2005 |
| 6928845 | Key cap A universal key cap for receiving the head of a key, where the key includes a key head portion with edged segments and an extending shank portion, including a pair of spaced-apart planar walls in close proximity to each other for developing a tight frictional fit ag... | 08/16/2005 |
| 6927670 | Conventional mechanical lock cylinders and keys with electronic access control feature A mechanical key and lock cylinder with mechanical bittings include electronic access control feature. A small, low-profile memory cell is embedded in a recess or hole through the key, with one cell terminal grounded to the key and the other having a contact extensi... | 08/09/2005 |
| 6879242 | Color based lock and key A colored based lock and key, wherein the key includes a color indication incorporated thereon, and the lock includes a color sensor for identifying the color indication, so as to open the lock. According to a preferred embodiment of the invention, the key includes ... | 04/12/2005 |
| 6876293 | Multiple access electronic lock system An electronic door security system employs an input console having three readers for enhanced security. A microprocessor processes inputs applied at each of the readers to selectively permit access through a secured door. Application of an input to any of the reader... | 04/05/2005 |
| 6865916 | Door cylinder lock A cylinder lock for use in a door lock, comprising an outer plug, an inner plug, a rotary cam adapted to move a deadbolt of the door lock, and a clutch adapted to engage for rotation the outer plug to the rotary cam. The cylinder lock further comprises an electronic... | 03/15/2005 |
| 6838975 | Retractable pin array identification apparatus and method An identification apparatus comprising an array of retractable conductive pins on a base component placed onto a primary device and in communication therewith. A set of shaped identifiers have a plurality of holes through which respective pins on the array of retrac... | 01/04/2005 |
| 6779310 | Secure public storage lockers Public storage lockers are designed particularly for storage of bicycles, such as at a public transportation terminal. In a preferred embodiment the storage lockers are on-demand, lockable by a user who must unlock the locker using the same electronic key and who mu... | 08/24/2004 |
| 6779251 | Assembly method for vehicle anti-theft key with resistor An assembly method for a vehicle anti-theft key having an embedded resistor pellet is provided. The resistor pellet includes a flange at one end which abuts one side of the key blade when the opposed end of the pellet is inserted into a through opening formed in the... | 08/24/2004 |
| 6609402 | Electronic key assembly with spring loaded data pin and contact This invention relates generally to an electronic touch key for electronic lock sets, and more particularly to an electronic key for use with a lock set. In an electronic key according to the invention, a cylinder plug associated with the lock set include... | 08/26/2003 |
| 6564600 | Electronic access control device An electronic access control device has a movable locking member. A locking mechanism is operable to control the locking member. A movement detector generates a first condition in response to movement of the locking member. A key detector generates a seco... | 05/20/2003 |
| 6477505 | Electronic parking meter locking system An electro-mechanical lock on the coin vault of a parking device is controlled by the electronic components of the parking meter. Combining the electro-mechanical lock with a standard mechanical lock provides additional security in that two devices must b... | 11/05/2002 |
| 6467602 | Electromechanical parking meter door communications interface An electronic security system for a parking meter includes a vault door having a spring-biased contact terminal for making breakable electrical contact with a housing hinge bracket contact terminal mounted in a vault opening. An electronic lock control ci... | 10/22/2002 |
| 6442985 | Lock apparatus and lock system A lock apparatus which can be locked or unlocked by an electronic key or mechanical key, includes a cylinder casing, a sleeve disposed rotatably inside the cylinder casing, a key cylinder disposed rotatably inside the sleeve and in which a mechanical key ... | 09/03/2002 |
| 6418765 | Motor-driven lock The motor-driven lock has an inner part installed on a door of a room, an outer part installed on the door exterior of the room, and a latch. A tube-like releaser covers a barrel, and a part of which is integrated with an inner handle. Another part of the... | 07/16/2002 |
| 6418763 | Electronic chip functioned lock An electronic chip functioned lock whose tongue piece revolving mechanism is either manually operatable with a mechanical key, or by an electronic chip attached key. The lock mechanism is connected to a computer for reading input information to confirm th... | 07/16/2002 |
| 6389856 | Lock apparatus A lock apparatus includes: a control unit carrying out transmission and reception of an electronic signal between the electronic key and the control unfit so as to perform ID verification; a rotating member disposed rotatably inside a casing; a lock actua... | 05/21/2002 |
