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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 8074481 | Radio frequency identification (RFID) system for manufacturing, distribution and retailing of keys A key assembly having an identification member secured to the key. In one embodiment, the identification member includes a programmable device that contains information indicative of one or more characteristics of the key that can be used to identify at least one of... | 12/13/2011 |
| 7849721 | Radio frequency identification (RFID) system for manufacturing distribution and retailing of keys The present invention generally provides apparatus and methods for tracking, counting and inventorying keys throughout the supply chain, from manufacturing through retailing to the end user. In addition, the present invention provides apparatus and methods for impro... | 12/14/2010 |
| 7650770 | Key ring tool A tool is used to split the coils of a key ring so that the key ring can be easily and efficiently placed on a key or other object. In one embodiment the invention includes a pair of guides, such as ribs or slots, incorporated into the bridge of the key ring grip. O... | 01/26/2010 |
| 7441430 | Device for opening a locked door or drawer A device for opening a locked door or drawer, which device comprises; a) means for facilitating the insertion of a key into a lock; and b) means for rotating said key when inserted. ... | 10/28/2008 |
| 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 |
| 7380428 | Separable transponder key assembly A transponder key assembly is provided with a key blade and head assembly, with the head formed with a transponder holder opening therein from a face of the head and a separable transponder carrier matingly configured to the opening and adapted to be received into a... | 06/03/2008 |
| 7370501 | Key unit A key unit includes a grip case which includes at least a pair of synthetic resin case members joined to each other, and a mechanical key supported in the grip case and having a pivotable key head. A plurality of fitting projections are projectingly provided integra... | 05/13/2008 |
| 7370503 | Safety key and locking cylinder, and locking system with such safety keys and locking cylinders The safety key has a shank which is provided with a plurality of control surfaces for properly positioning tumblers and has a front end and a rear end. At a front end, the rotor of the associated locking cylinder has at least one further control surface, which inter... | 05/13/2008 |
| 7362211 | Removably mounted wireless vehicle control and method Methods and apparatus are provided for securing a wireless fob in a vehicle. The fob has a control thereon for controlling a vehicle function. The system comprising a first vehicle region having an opening for receiving the fob. The opening is configured to render t... | 04/22/2008 |
| 7360383 | Key sheath A key sheath has a casing, an attracting element and a connector. The casing is hollow and has an inserting groove, a chamber, an opening and two mounting holes. The inserting groove is defined in the front end of the casing. The chamber is defined inside the casing... | 04/22/2008 |
| 7334441 | Electronic vehicle key and housing assembly A starter assembly for a vehicle includes a housing adapted to be coupled to a vehicle ignition system. A carrier has a key opening and is movably mounted within the housing. A latch is movably mounted to the carrier and is movable between a first latch position and... | 02/26/2008 |
| 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 |
| 7310980 | Case for remote control key A portable remote control key case including a first case shell and a second case shell that are securely fastened to each other. The case includes a case body, which has a component chamber and a key socket, and a mechanical key, which is partially received in the ... | 12/25/2007 |
| 7295430 | Portable device having high strength A thin portable device having high strength. The portable device includes a portable device body for accommodating an electronic component used for communication. The portable device body includes an upper case and a lower case, each having a cavity. A holding frame... | 11/13/2007 |
| 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 |
| 7265285 | Plectrum with grip and method of manufacture This invention relates to an apparatus, device or method for manufacturing a grip plectrum or pick formed from a first material (such as, for example, plastic or like material), the plectrum having in one embodiment a generally triangular shaped body with a broad to... | 09/04/2007 |
| 7251964 | Double locking handcuffs A double locking handcuff includes an interior spring laterally moveable between single- and double-lock positions. A finger-operated, pivoting cam is disposed within a slot extending through the cuff frame, and has a wide upper end accessible from the top of the cu... | 08/07/2007 |
| 7240527 | Key turning device A device to facilitate manipulating a key by persons having restricted finger and/or hand use that includes a key holding unit with a socket in one end thereof and means to removably secure a key to such unit. The device also includes a hand tool that has a hand gri... | 07/10/2007 |
| 7218202 | Biometric key A biometric key having a key body incorporating a biometric sensor. There is also provided a receptor body for engagement with the biometric key, wherein the reader has a slot for retention of the key. When the key engages with the receptor body, a signal representi... | 05/15/2007 |
| 7181939 | Key assembly A key assembly includes a key, a cap and a fastener to selectively secure the cap to the key. The cap may include an opening for receiving a key ring, or other structure, therethrough. In one embodiment, the key includes a grip, and the cap and grip cooperate to enc... | 02/27/2007 |
| 7171831 | Tool for turning keys A tool for turning keys comprising a tool body having an elongate slot adapted to removably receive the head of a key. The tool has an aperture, by means of which a key ring is attached to the tool. The aperture may have a constriction to prevent the key ring slidin... | 02/06/2007 |
| 7159993 | Auxiliary light device for a key An auxiliary light device for a key comprises a base, a lighting element, two batteries and a casing assembly. The base is to be fixed permanently on a gripping portion of a key, in the base are formed two battery chambers, in a front portion of the base is defined ... | 01/09/2007 |
| 7152802 | Storing and accessing keys There is disclosed a key access fob, key access devices, a key access system, key access methods. A fob may comprise a receiver, a transmitter, and a light pipe running from a bottom end of the fob to a top end of the fob. A docking unit may comprise a plurality of ... | 12/26/2006 |
| 7146834 | Device for opening a locked door or drawer A device for opening a locked door or drawer, which device comprises; a) means for facilitating the insertion of a key into a lock; and b) means for rotating said key when inserted. ... | 12/12/2006 |
| 7125328 | Glass grinding bit A glass grinding bit includes a monolithic plastic body having a first end, a second end and a central longitudinal axis. A central bore formed as part of the body in alignment with the longitudinal axis for receiving a drive shaft. An outer surface is formed as par... | 10/24/2006 |
| 7098791 | Security system and portable device usable therein A security system for notifying a driver that a mechanical key is being retained in a portable device. The portable device has an indicator that is illuminated when the mechanical key is not retained in the portable device. ... | 08/29/2006 |
| 7093468 | Key ring This present invention is related to a key ring for keeping a key. The key ring includes a ring body, which has cut planes at both ends thereof. A concave portion (30) is formed at a predetermined place of the key ring (10) and is curved in a direction... | 08/22/2006 |
| 7055352 | Apparatus for storing and positioning keys An apparatus for use in storing and positioning one or more keys includes a housing on which a key retainer is pivotally mounted. A key is connected with the key retainer. An actuator assembly is manually actuatable to release the key for movement between stored and... | 06/06/2006 |
| 7047776 | Attachment device The present invention relates to an attachment device for keys which includes a key holding body by which the head and shaft of a key can be secured and a joining mechanism configured to join with the joining mechanism on like attachment devices. The present inventi... | 05/23/2006 |
| 7047777 | Key with transponder and rotating shuttle A key assembly which includes a key shank having a forward portion and a handle portion having an aperture. A shuttle is also included. The shuttle includes first and second substantially planar portions and a center portion connected to the substantially planar por... | 05/23/2006 |
| 7043945 | Handcuff key having extended grip A handcuff key “universal” shank and paddle for a common handcuff is attached, in-line, with an enlarged shank extension and bow or grip of a size and shape allowing its use while wearing heavy gloves. The shank extension is sufficiently long to accommodate heav... | 05/16/2006 |
| 7043949 | Child proof key for barrel-housed gun lock A Child Proof Key for Barrel-housed Gun Lock is disclosed. Also disclosed object of the present invention to provide a Child Proof Key for Barrel-housed Gun Lock. The lock includes a handle defined by a slot formed along its length for acceptance of the shaft. The s... | 05/16/2006 |
| 7036950 | Illuminated key blank An illuminated key blank is provided with a blade and a head integral with the blade as a single piece. A cutout is preferably formed in the key blank head so that the head is substantially U-shaped, and a battery is disposed in the cutout between the arms of the U.... | 05/02/2006 |
| 7034238 | Wireless key fob for vehicles A key fob assembly comprises an electronic circuit comprising a substrate carrying a plurality of switching elements and a display element. A rear casing member having a first outer rim and receives the electronic circuit. A front casing member has a second outer ri... | 04/25/2006 |
| 7021095 | Apparatus and method for controlling access to stored keys A system and apparatus for controlling keys or other objects is provided. The key can only be removed when an access control key identifying the individual who is removing the key is inserted. The access control key cannot be removed until the key is returned. ... | 04/04/2006 |
| 6973814 | Safety key and locking cylinder, and locking system with such safety keys and locking cylinders The safety key has a shank (6) which is provided with a plurality of control surfaces (7) for properly positioning tumblers and has a front end and a rear end (6a, 6b). At a front end (4a), the rotor (4)... | 12/13/2005 |
| 6959568 | Apparatus for indicating a closure state of a lock An apparatus indicates the closure state of a key-operated lock, having a housing that is fitted to the key and has a rotation detection sensor which is held therein and comprises a hollow body that is filled with a first electrically conductive liquid and has elect... | 11/01/2005 |
| 6957556 | Disk tumbler lock and key, improved means and methods of manufacturing for An improved disk-tumbler lock and key for use with a gun-lock device includes a key specifically adapted to be ring-mounted so that it may be worn by and is thus available for the user at all times. The particular shape of the key includes those characteristics whic... | 10/25/2005 |
| 6951122 | Key with ornamental bow device A key includes a blade, a bow formed on an end of the blade, and an ornamental member mounted in a hole of the bow. A transparent casing accommodates the bow and thus retain the ornamental member in the hole of the bow. In another embodiment, the hole is delimited b... | 10/04/2005 |
| 6948344 | Key assembly for vehicle ignition locks A method of decreasing resonant frequency shifting of an electrical circuit mounted on a vehicle key includes providing a frame in an opening in the head portion of a vehicle key and locating the transponder in the frame. The frame comprises substantially rigid non-... | 09/27/2005 |
