Patents by Inventor Richard H. Terry

Richard H. Terry 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).

  • Security cabinets for hotel rooms
    Patent number: 4391204
    Abstract: A security cabinet with a coin operated key-lock has the entire locking system including the coin box and a tamper detector alarm mounted inside the cabinet door. The lock cylinder of the cabinet key-lock is mounted on the latch mechanism and accessable at the front panel of the door. The lock cylinder can be removed and replaced by use of a master key with the door in a locked condition. The key-lock has a cam for operating the latch bolt and a coin detector, also mounted in the door, includes a detaining lever for blocking movement of the latch bolt unless a valid coin is deposited. The coin box is also mounted in the door. A rear panel of the door can be opened for servicing of the latch mechanism, coin box and the tamper detector.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 9, 1980
    Date of Patent: July 5, 1983
    Assignee: Safekeeper Systems, Inc.
    Inventors: Ernst K. Mitchell, Richard H. Terry