Abstract: A lock includes a housing assembly, an actuatable lock assembly and a latching assembly. The actuatable lock assembly is positionable in at least a closed orientation and an open orientation. The latching assembly further includes a latch, a cam and a motor. The latch, having a cam profile, is movable between a locked position and an unlocked position. In the locked position, the actuatable lock assembly is maintained in the closed orientation. In the unlocked position, the actuatable lock assembly is positionable into an open orientation. The cam is rotatably mounted and has a first follower configured to intermittently coact with the cam profile of the latch, to, in turn, move the latch between the locked position and the unlocked position. The motor is coupled to the cam. Actuation of the motor causes rotation of the cam, resulting in movement of the latch between the locked and unlocked positions.

Abstract: Various embodiments that pertain to signal based arrangement of pin tumbler pins are described. A receiver can receive and process a signal. The signal can indicate an arrangement for the pins of the pin tumblers. With a proper signal, the pins can be placed so that the pin tumbler unlocks. Security measures can be put into place to make sure the signal is a valid signal, such as through employment of a hash function set (e.g., two hash functions).

Abstract: A method of detecting when a personal item is left in a safe is provided. The method comprising: receiving a first status of a safe in a room, the first status indicating that the safe has been locked; retrieving a period of stay for an individual assigned to the room, the period of stay includes a checkout time; and creating a reminder in a schedule system to activate an alarm within a selected time period of the checkout time, the reminder indicating that the safe is locked.

Abstract: A system and apparatus which includes one or more locking container devices comprising a closeable container for holding at least one object; lock coupled to the container and moveable between a lock position and an unlock position; and programmable timer circuit for actuating the lock at a programmed time which is either specified or randomly set. The container device alternatively includes a receiving component for sensing a change an external condition including but not limited to, geographic location, temperature, sound and one or more predetermined operations. The timer circuit is alternatively unlocked by receiving an unlock signal via an appropriate communication medium from a remote source. The container device also includes a transmitter for transmitting an appropriate signal to the remote source. An interface terminal is coupled to the remote source and configured to accept at least one external condition instruction to be transmitted to the receiving component.

Abstract: A stowable vehicle seat, which is stowed by folding a seat back toward the side of a seat cushion, releasing a floor lock while the seat back is in a superposed state on the seat cushion, and lifting the vehicle seat up toward the vehicle body side. The vehicle seat is fixed by connecting a striker disposed on the back face of the seat back with a dragger unit disposed on the vehicle body side. After an operation to release locking of the dragger unit, separation of the striker from the dragger unit is estimated, and a dragger motor is driven so that a latch of the dragger unit is moved to the initial position.

Abstract: A locking mechanism of the key lock type or code lock type for installation in a door of a vault or safe, includes at least one locking bolt for movement between a locking position in which a door is locked and an unlocking position in which the door is released for opening, an electromechanical actuator connected to the locking bolt for moving the locking bolt between the locking position and the unlocking position, a time delay circuit so interacting with the actuator as to delay operation of the actuator for a specified time period, with the time delay circuit being so positioned as to be inaccessible upon closed door and including an activation input for cooperation with a switch accessible from outside such that the time delay circuit is activated.

Abstract: An improved safe deposit assembly including an outer housing, a removable inner container, and one or more lock devices which may be in signal communication with a time-delay device for securing valuables within. To unlock and remove the inner container from the outer housing, a separate cover is slid in to a slot on the outer housing. The cover locks a lock before releasing a latch, and neither the lock or latch are accessible until the container is removed from the housing. But a first lock must be unlocked before the cover may be slid in. The first lock may be in signal communication with a time delay to device to thwart robbery attempts. As the cover is slid in it first becomes trapped by a spring lock on the inner container and then it releases a second spring bolt lock that both seals the inner container and releases it from the outer housing. The sealed inner container may only be opened by unlocking the lock device.

Abstract: An anti-effraction device in particular for automatic dispensers of banknotes and valuables is provided which comprises a casing, a door formed in the casing, and at least one container internal to the casing and adapted to house banknotes and valuables, the anti-effraction device comprising time control members adapted to impose a delay period in the door-opening procedure and detection means adapted to detect the presence of banknotes and valuables in the container and to send the time control members a correction signal substantially depending on the presence of banknotes and valuables, said time control members being at least partly interlocked to said correction signal in a manner adapted to vary the delay period in the presence of the correction signal.

Abstract: A programmable activation system for the timed locking/unlocking of a security installation includes at least one activation module (10a, 10b) for unlocking an opening element (4) and apparatus for controlling the module to program a time value corresponding to the precise moment where the activation module (10a, 10b) will cause the unlocking of the opening element. The control apparatus includes at least one remote control element (30) constituting a mobile detachable or detached part from the activation module (10a, 10b) which constitutes a fixed part of the installation, these parts including communicating interfaces for the transmission of information, one of the two parts, mobile or fixed, including at least its own exclusive and unique identification code (IDC, IDD), which is transmitted to the other part and memories therein by memories (54, 56) arranged for systematically supplying a traceability of the programming in association with the identification code.

Abstract: A door lock device comprises a latch mechanism, an opening lever connected to door opening handles, a lock lever connected to a door key cylinder and an inside locking button, an anti-theft mechanism being displaceable between an anti-theft position for disabling an unlocking operation of the inside locking button and a canceling position for enabling the unlocking operation of the inside locking button, a motor for displacing the anti-theft mechanism, a controller for controlling the motor, and a sensor for detecting a locking operation of the key cylinder. When the sensor continuously detects the locking operation of the key cylinder during a predetermined period, the controller puts the anti-theft mechanism into the anti-theft position by operating the motor.

Abstract: A timer controlled lock operating device for a refrigerator or the like is provided and consists of a plate affixed to the side wall of the refrigerator, a link chain having one end secured to the plate, a housing affixed to the front door of the refrigerator, a shackle extending from within the housing and engaging an opposite end of the link chain, and a mechanism within the housing for opening the shackle at a predetermined period of time so that a person can remove the link chain from the shackle and open the front door of the refrigerator to gain access therein to obtain food.

Abstract: A lock includes a hollow lock body with a plurality of aligned first transverse holes, a cylindrical key plug rotatably disposed inside the lock body and having a plurality of second transverse holes aligned with the first transverse holes, and a plurality of tumbler pins extending into each set of aligned first and second transverse holes. The lock further includes a first control switch actuated by inserting a key into the key plug, a second control switch actuated by rotating the key plug relative to the lock body, and an electrical control circuitry including a first timer circuit connected to the second control switch, a second timer circuit connected to the first control switch, a warning device and an electromagnetic control unit both actuated by the second timer circuit. The first timer circuit disables the second timer circuit for a predetermined time period when the first timer circuit is actuated.

Abstract: A delay action time lock having a lock housing in which a spring action bolt is movably connected. A retracting cam is provided for engagement with a bolt retracting lever for retracting a locking end of the bolt in the housing by means of a key inserted in a key cylinder and after an electronic timer has initiated a first preset time delay count. A motor actuated support cam is provided for normally supporting the retracting lever in a disengaged position with the retracting cam. After the preset time delay count, the bolt retracting lever is liberated to be engaged by the retracting cam. After a second preset time delay or upon the actuation of a microwswitch by the retracting lever, the motor actuated support cam is placed to support the retracting lever at its disengaged position so that as soon as the key cylinder is turned back to its initial position, the lock bolt is disengaged.

Abstract: The time release lock has three lock positions; open, a first locked position without time delay and a second locked position with time delay. The lock has a tongue which is withdrawn in the open position, extended to a certain extent in the first locked position and extended to a further extent in the second locked position. The lock can only be moved from the second locked position to the first locked position under influence of a timer.

Abstract: A burglarproof device which can facilitate the activation of an alarm system and can provide lock-out protection. It uses a set of correct-signal generating reed switches and a set of incorrect-signal generating reed switches to activate the alarm signal, and the input of a correct signal within the preset lock-out time after receipt of an incorrect signal will not be able to open the door lock or disarm the alarm system.

Abstract: A safe security system which includes a key operated time delay lock (10) and a separate key switch (9) thereby requiring two individual keys for the opening of the safe, a dye marking device (20) within the safe, a door switch (23), and an electrical interlock circuit operating to activate the marking device if the door switch is operated before the key switch, or if a predetermined sequence of operation of the key switch and time lock is not followed.

Abstract: A keyless combination lock is protected against manipulation by the inclusion of a rotary member turned by rotation of the dial of the lock and which, after excessive rotation from a datum position, such as is likely to occur under conditions of manipulation, serves to move a protective member into an operative position such that operation of the lock is impossible, e.g. by isolating the probe of the lock from the combination wheels. The rotary member is also connected to mechanism for returning it to its datum position after a time delay and arrival at the datum position serves to return the protective member back to an inoperative position if it has previously been moved to its operative position. The return mechanism may start to operate as soon as the rotary member is turned from its datum position and may include a spring which is progressively stressed as the rotary member is turned.

Abstract: Improvements in time locks for use in safes, vaults, or the like wherein the lock includes a clockwork mechanism which can be preset to a time until which the safe or vault cannot be opened. The improvements include improved means for bypassing the clockwork mechanism should one be locked inside the safe or vault on which the lock is installed. An improved simplified housing is provided for the time lock so that the entire lock need not be disassembled if there is a malfunction of the clockwork mechanism. Improved viewing means for the time lock are provided so that the face of the clockwork mechanism can be viewed from a convenient location above and at an angle to the face of the clockwork mechanism. An anti-tampering mechanism prevents the locking bolt from being released even if the device in which the lock is installed is dropped or vibrated. Finally, various other improvements are presented in other parts of the lock, such as the release lever assembly for releasing the locking bolt.