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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 7158008 | Electronic key system and method The present invention provides an electronic key system including an electrical/electronic key-like device and an electrical/electronic key receptacle capable of receiving a contactless type, contact type, or both types of key-like devices. The present invention fur... | 01/02/2007 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 6940390 | Key system A key system using an ID card which can output ID data is combined with a mechanical ignition key. The key system is provided with a transceiver for receiving data from the ID card, a flash memory for storing the ID data and a CPU. When the stored ID data in the fla... | 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 |
| 6772614 | Key ring with a diamond-shining ornamental block A key ring in the present invention includes an ornamental block and a buckle ring. The one-piece ornamental block is made of plastic material and may be any kind of configuration. A plurality of spaced cavities are disposed in the at least one surface of the orname... | 08/10/2004 |
| 6647752 | Electronic key for motor vehicle The present invention relates to an electronic key (10) for an automotive vehicle, said key being of generally flat parallelepipedal shape and comprising: a housing (12) for an electronic card, said card being adapted to control electronically a locki... | 11/18/2003 |
| 6637245 | Methods of making key assemblies Methods and processes of making and assembling key assemblies each having a key blank, a transponder, a transponder holder and a key head section cover molded to encapsulate the transponder and at least part of its holder. If a logo is desired on the fini... | 10/28/2003 |
| 6615626 | Lock device having rotatable identification brand A lock device having a rotatable identification brand includes a lock body defining a receiving space and formed with at least one view window, a rotatable member rotatably mounted in the receiving space of the lock body and provided with identification i... | 09/09/2003 |
| 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 |
| 6604308 | Key with identifying system A key includes a stem connected to a head and an identification system positioned within the head. The head has two opposing surfaces and an aperture that forms a visible area. The aperture extends along the opposing surfaces and interior walls of the ape... | 08/12/2003 |
| 6415523 | Digital key decoder A precision electronic apparatus and method for decodes a lock key, wherein the coded key is inserted into the warded keyway. Simultaneously, this engages a toggle switch and rod. The rod engages a spring-loaded linear switch for each groove. The spring-l... | 07/09/2002 |
| 6388558 | Key system A key system using an ID card which can output ID data is combined with a mechanical ignition key. The key system is provided with a transceiver for receiving ID data from the ID card, a flash memory for storing the ID data and a CPU. When the stored ID d... | 05/14/2002 |
| 6308542 | Key assemblies and methods of making same Key assemblies each having a key blank, a transponder, a transponder holder and a key head section cover molded to encapsulate the transponder and at least part of its holder. A logo may be provided on one or both sides of the key head section cover, or o... | 10/30/2001 |
| 6098327 | Connecting device A connecting device is provided which is formed of a connecting section for supporting a discrete article such as a key, a display section which displays an image and a flexible section joined to the connecting section and display section.... | 08/08/2000 |
| 6094954 | Key assembly with aperture, slot and insert A key and insert assembly is designed for the identification of keys or key blanks. The key is provided with a slot through the key head which is oriented in a plane parallel with the face of the key head. A window through the key head intersects the slot... | 08/01/2000 |
| 6089060 | Key identification system An identification system utilizes a plastic housing which is appropriately sized to hold either a key or a coin as well as an information sheet on which the user may place selected indicia referring to the key or to himself. Each embodiment utilizes a liv... | 07/18/2000 |
| 6032983 | Emergency color and tactile coded identification plate An emergency color and tactile coded identification plate comprising a face plate, a clear tamper resistant plastic center, and a back plate is used to control access to and from locations within and around a secured facility. The face plate has configure... | 03/07/2000 |
| 6000258 | Braille and Arabic memory key and lock A key 10 and lock 20 are disclosed for use and can be identified by knocking-out area 17 or breaking of tab 14 for identification of what numbered, lettered or Braille key goes with what lock.... | 12/14/1999 |
| 5887468 | Assembly for retaining of keys or similar objects A compact assembly for retaining keys or other domestic articles permits retention, rapid identification, and selection of an appropriate object by single-hand operation without the necessity of visual observation. The assembly comprises a tubular housing... | 03/30/1999 |
| 5742236 | Electronic code locking mechanism, especially the deactivation of a motor drive interlock A code locking mechanism that transmits information between a key and a locking mechanism secured against interception misuse, but flexible with respect to original equipment, replacement parts, and emergency functions, is obtained if the key code is, in ... | 04/21/1998 |
| 5620089 | Magnetic key holding plaque A magnetic key holding plaque comprised of a plaque having an inner surface and an outer surface. A plurality of magnets are secured within the inner surface of the plaque. A plurality of magnetic pendants are secured within the outer surface of the plaqu... | 04/15/1997 |
| 5609052 | Loader and method for loading lock pins A loader 30 and method of loading lock pins 104 and 112 into the plug portion 100 of a cylindrical lock. The loader 30 includes a body 32 and cover 34. The body 32 has a plurality of pin dispensing barrels 36 which are loaded with a preestablished plurali... | 03/11/1997 |
| 5577403 | Key identification system An identification system utilizes a plastic housing which is appropriately sized to hold either a key or a coin as well as an information sheet on which the user may place selected indicia referring to the key or to himself. Each embodiment utilizes a liv... | 11/26/1996 |
| 5550529 | Access control system An electronic security enclosure conceals a device, such as a switch, valve, outlet, or lock, behind a movable member. When the movable member is unlocked, by an electronic key, and moved to reveal the concealed device, the key is captured, preventing its... | 08/27/1996 |
| 5400625 | Locking key ring A locking key ring for supporting keys and for preventing the unauthorized removal and duplication of the keys. The locking key ring carries identification and instructions to contact the identified party prior to copying the keys thereby reducing the ris... | 03/28/1995 |
| 5365760 | Key security device A key and clip combination useful for securing a spare key in a wallet or purse and for key identification. The clip is low profile and prevents the wallet or purse from becoming bulky. The clip may also include apertures for exposing the hole within the ... | 11/22/1994 |
| 5339664 | System for identifying, carrying and storing keys A system for identifying, carrying and storing keys including a portable holder having a body with a central portion and outer peripheral edge. The body includes at least one receptacle extending from the outer peripheral edge toward the central portion. ... | 08/23/1994 |
| 5311757 | Flat key with circuit chip A flat key for or a lock which is coded mechanically as well as electronically, includes a flat basic shaped part (11) consisting of metal, with a shank section (9) and a bow section (13). A circuit chip (23), fitted with structural parts (25) of an elect... | 05/17/1994 |
| 5311758 | Key storage tag A key storage tag facilitates storage of a key blank. The key storage tag includes a tag main body, a key to tag interface, a junction body and a hinge. The hinge enables the tag main body to be deflected between a key blank storage configuration where th... | 05/17/1994 |
| 5303567 | Padlock with key indicator A padlock having a body, a U-shaped keeper at one end of the body, and a key receptor at the opposite end of the body, the body containing a row of pieces to be engaged by key teeth comprising an indicator device on the body; the device having a location ... | 04/19/1994 |
| 5291768 | Plastic key tag with a key bar A marker plate receptacle, formed by two plates pivotably connected with each other via a film hinge, in which a marker plate is received. A tongue is formed in one piece on the lower end of one of the two plates. It has a hook which can be put over a wal... | 03/08/1994 |
| 5232528 | Key with label and method of attaching same Various methods are disclosed for securing a label, such as a bar code label, to a key blank. A first layer, preferably formed from any clear or solid plastic, includes indicia defining the bar code information. The first layer is welded, fused, or rivet ... | 08/03/1993 |
| 5083362 | Method for making a vehicle anti-theft key with resistor A key with a resistor pellet is assembled by mechanically inserting the pellet into a suitable aperture in the key and displacing a portion of the key material into the body of the pellet by compressing the key around the perimeter of the pellet in a swag... | 01/28/1992 |
| 4706803 | Key selector device A key selector device which comprises a switch means to be secured in the vicinity of the lock to be opened, and having an inners protrusion formed for pushing one of the actuating rods movably secured in alignment on the upper wall of a box, in order to ... | 11/17/1987 |
| 4619125 | Key holder with changeable indicia display A key holder having a main body portion with an eyelet-like extension extending from one end thereof through which a chain or other element can be inserted to support one or more objects such as keys and the like and wherein an elongated channel is provid... | 10/28/1986 |
| 4601185 | Key identifier A key locator allows identification of a given key on a key ring. A flexible tab, or strip of leather or similar material, is folded around the end of a key, and a spring clip holds the strip in place on the key. Holes through both the tab and the clip al... | 07/22/1986 |
