Patents by Inventor Gerald Stapley

Gerald Stapley has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • Remotely programmable key and programming means therefor
    Patent number: 4926665
    Abstract: A key holding system comprises one or more locks responsive to key codes stored by a programmable key to enable the selective operation of that lock. The key is programmed by a key programmer carried by the key holder or installed in a vehicle. A database of key codes related to individual locks is maintained at a remote station and the code required by the key to operate a particular lock is communicated, subject to any required validation, e.g., as to the identity of the key holder, to the key programmer. Various methods of increasing security of the system are disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 11, 1988
    Date of Patent: May 22, 1990
    Assignee: Security Services PLC
    Inventors: Gerald Stapley, Geoffrey Tate, Derek Hardisty