With Alarm Patents (Class 70/DIG49)
  • Patent number: 6100802
    Abstract: An alarmed cable lock that sounds an alarm upon an attempt to open the lock or remove the secured item while the alarm is armed. The invention includes a lock, a cable, a power source and an alarm. The lock includes a C-channel closed at one end, a switch, and a blocking pin. The cable is attached at one end to the lock. The free end of the cable terminates in a head that is formed to slide in the C-channel. The switch is exposed in the C-channel. When the lock is armed, the blocking pin extends into the C-channel to prevent the free end of the cable from sliding out of the open C-channel end. If an attempt is made to remove the end of the cable by sliding it out the C-channel, the head passes by the switch and sets off the alarm. The alarm/lock features are operated by remote control.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 16, 1998
    Date of Patent: August 8, 2000
    Assignee: Nitro Security Systems, L.L.C.
    Inventor: Morgan Allen Adams
  • Patent number: 5999095
    Abstract: An access control unit for an electrified door lock also toggles the state of an associated alarm. The unit is arranged to unlock the door only temporarily, but the alarm state is not toggled except by user request. The system is arranged to prevent the anomalous situation of an unlocked door and an armed alarm. Another aspect is the use of standardized key-receiving nests in disparate types of access control devices. Some disparate devices employ identical key-receiving nests, while others use different forms of nests. Yet all mate with and respond to a single type of key.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 29, 1998
    Date of Patent: December 7, 1999
    Assignee: SLC Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: Mark J. Earl, Antonio P. Valenzuela, Michael C. Toll, Wayne F. Larson
  • Patent number: 5920254
    Abstract: A steering wheel lock includes a lock body with a stop bar at one side, a locating device fixedly fastened to the lock body, the locating device having two vertical barrels at two opposite sides and a U-shaped retainer plate at the top, a U-shaped shackle, and a vibration-initiated alarm signal mounted inside the lock body, wherein the U-shaped retainer plate of the locating device is hooked on the periphery of the steering wheel of a car, permitting the stop bar of the lock body to be stopped at a part inside the car, and the U-shaped shackle is inserted through the barrels of the locating device into lock holes on the lock body and locked by the lock body to secure the locating device and the lock body in place and to stop the steering wheel from rotation; a radio transmitter circuit is connected to the vibration-initiated alarm circuit, the radio transmitter circuit being triggered to transmit a radio alarm signal into the air when the vibration-initiated alarm circuit is induced to alarm; a radio receiver
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 1, 1998
    Date of Patent: July 6, 1999
    Inventor: Chen-Kuei Hsieh
  • Patent number: 5835014
    Abstract: Protection of manual override lock and key systems for an electronic security system is provided by an annunciator system which is activated when access to a manual override keyhole is attempted.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 15, 1995
    Date of Patent: November 10, 1998
    Inventor: Peter S. Morello
  • Patent number: 5786759
    Abstract: An alarming wire lock includes an alarm circuit provided in the wire lock having a self-retractable wire wound in the lock casing and outwardly pulled to lock a thing by fastening the wire on the thing, whereby upon cutting of the wire or upon vibration of the thing, the alarm circuit will be actuated for sounding for safety warning.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 15, 1997
    Date of Patent: July 28, 1998
    Inventor: Chong-Kuan Ling
  • Patent number: 5765414
    Abstract: A steering wheel lock including a lock body having a bottom open chamber adapted to receive one three-way frame section of a steering wheel of a motor vehicle, a shackle inserted into shackle holes in the lock body and locked by a lock cylinder to firmly secure the lock body to the three-way frame section of the steering wheel, and an alarm system installed in the lock body which is disarmed when the shackle is locked, or triggered to produce an audio alarm signal through a speaker when the shackle is forced out of the locking position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 9, 1997
    Date of Patent: June 16, 1998
    Inventor: Chien-Ho Yu
  • Patent number: 5727405
    Abstract: An alarm padlock (10) comprising a shackle (12) having a long leg (14) and a short leg (16). A body (18) is provided. A facility (20) in the body (18) is for mounting the shackle (12) in a reciprocal movement between a closed position and an extended open position, in which the short leg (16) of the shackle (12) is outside of the body (18) and the long leg (14) of the shackle (12) can swivel within the body (18). A latch mechanism (22) in the body (18) engages with the short leg (16) of the shackle (12), when the shackle (12) is in it's closed position. A lock mechanism (24) in the body (18) is operable to disengage the latch mechanism (22) from the short leg (16) of the shackle (12). An alarm circuit (26) in the body (18) actuates to emit a warning signal when an unauthorized person violates and tampers with the shackle (12) and the body (18).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 3, 1997
    Date of Patent: March 17, 1998
    Inventor: Daryl Cromwell
  • Patent number: 5722270
    Abstract: A steering wheel lock with alarm including a shaft connecting two lateral plates of a lock body and fitted with a reset spring, and a speaker base provided with structure for preventing sound muffling being secured at a lower rim of the lock body. By the reset spring, the lateral plates will automatically reset to a released position after the lock is unlocked so as to prevent inadvertent pressing of the lateral plates to actuate the alarm. The speaker base is provided with pins of different heights and ribs thereon for preventing thieves from muffling the alarm sound.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 26, 1997
    Date of Patent: March 3, 1998
    Inventor: Chien-Ho Yu
  • Patent number: 5676000
    Abstract: A lock-set for an automobile consists of a padlock body, a fixing rod and a holder. The padlock body includes a turnable cramp, a cylinder linking with a pushing bar and engaging with the cramp. One end of the pushing bar comprises an elastic element engaging with a switch within the fixing rod. The switch connects to an alarm circuit board in the holder. When the padlock body is secured on a steering wheel by the cramp, the elastic element of the pushing bar urging the switch inwardly thus activates the alarm system.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 30, 1996
    Date of Patent: October 14, 1997
    Inventor: Shih-Yu Chen
  • Patent number: 5636537
    Abstract: The steering wheel of an automobile is locked against unauthorized use by a pair of half housings that are secured together by a deadbolt which may be actuated by a remotely controlled electronic alarm and motor.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 22, 1995
    Date of Patent: June 10, 1997
    Inventor: Tian-Yuan Chen
  • Patent number: 5609050
    Abstract: An automobile steering wheel locking device includes a bar element and a locking portion disposed to one end of the bar element, the locking portion including a base in which an alarm device is disposed, a tube rotatably and transversely disposed through the base wherein a hole and an actuating portion are respectively defined in the tube, a covered-up portion extending radially from each one of two ends of the tube wherein each one of the two ends extends from the base so as to receive a section of the steering wheel within a space defined by the base, the covered-up portions and a plate extending from the bar element, a lock disposed to the bar element and having a pin controllably inserted into the hole and an actuating rod extending from the alarm device connected to the actuating portion of the tube such that when the pin is moved from the hole of the tube by operating the lock, the tube is then rotated by the fact that the covered-up portions drop downwardly by the gravity and the actuating rod of the a
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 15, 1996
    Date of Patent: March 11, 1997
    Inventor: Chien H. Yu
  • Patent number: 5600979
    Abstract: A vehicle anti-theft system is provided comprising a mechanical security device mounted in a vehicle to limit rotation of the vehicle steering wheel and an electrically operable security device having armed and disarmed modes in which the starting motor circuit for the vehicle is respectively opened and closed independent of the vehicle ignition switch. The mechanical device includes a key operated locking mechanism for mounting and dismounting the device, the electrically operable device includes a key operated switch mechanism for arming and disarming the device, and the key operated locking mechanism and key operated switch mechanism are operable by the same common key. The electrically operable security device includes circuitry for maintaining the starting motor circuit of the vehicle open in response to an effort to bypass the key operated switch mechanism.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 27, 1995
    Date of Patent: February 11, 1997
    Assignee: Winner International Royalty Corporation
    Inventors: James E. Winner, John Rutkowski
  • Patent number: 5598725
    Abstract: A steering wheel lock equipped with all alarming device which can be actuated on the lock being sabotaged or cut off. The steering wheel lock has an alarm unit in connection to an actuation switch having a retractable button. An indirect transmission member has a spring biased drive pin the bottom of which can fall on a smooth front section or in a recess of the dentiform section of the lock stick so that the top end of the drive pin can be engageable with the retractable button of the actuation switch or can separate therefrom respectively. So, the first alarm means can be put in a reset mode and in an operation mode accordingly. As a burglar sabotages the steering wheel lock, the first alarm on the alert can be actuated as a result of shaking or vibration and produces alarm sound to the maximum level of 120 dB.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 28, 1996
    Date of Patent: February 4, 1997
    Inventor: Chao-Sheng Chang
  • Patent number: 5595075
    Abstract: A lock and alarm device includes: a lock body held on a window and door rail at a lower position of the door or window for an easier concealment, a vise having two jaw members telescopically mounted in a bottom of the lock body to be firmly tensioned or retained on the rail as driven by a knob for retarding a sliding opening of the window and door, and an alarm mounted on the lock body and operatively actuated for sensitively detecting an unexpected opening of the window and door for enhancing security when the opening of the window or door triggers a touch-on switch of an alarm circuit, or when the vibrations caused by the opening of the window or door actuates a vibration sensor of the alarm circuit.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 31, 1995
    Date of Patent: January 21, 1997
    Inventor: Mike Chen
  • Patent number: 5587702
    Abstract: A padlock comprising a body and shackle, the shackle having an end releasably securable in the body, the body having a casing, the casing housing a tamper alarm means and a lock means, the tamper alarm means including a power supply means, the casing having an aperture configured and arranged to receive the end of the shackle being securable in the aperture by way of the lock means, a portion of the casing being movable to enable access to the power supply means, movement of the portion of the casing being prevented by a retaining means which is only accessible for insertion or removal via the aperture in the casing configured and arranged to receive the end of the shackle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 11, 1995
    Date of Patent: December 24, 1996
    Inventor: Garth R. Chadfield
  • Patent number: 5575163
    Abstract: A device for the detachable fastening of an electrical service appliance such as a car radio, a CD or cassette player, an amplifier, a traffic control unit, and the like, in an insertion opening wall (12) of a mounting frame (9), which may be the instrument panel of a motor vehicle, which appliance comprises countersupports (20) which grip behind the mounting frame (9) in a mounted state forming a back-locking position in which the appliance has been passed into the insertion opening (10) from the front, and which countersupports can be moved from the back-locking position into a release position for releasing the appliance, wherein the countersupport is formed by a latch (20) which is pivotable about a rotation shaft, which is loaded by a spring (30) in a direction towards the back-locking position, and which comprises a curved edge (42) against which an unlocking key (8) can be passed, which key when passing along the curved edge (42) pivots the latch (20) into the release position against the spring pressu
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 6, 1994
    Date of Patent: November 19, 1996
    Assignee: U.S. Philips Corporation
    Inventors: Peter Kohl, Heinz Lunter, Klaus Rinneburger, Manfred Ruckert
  • Patent number: 5564294
    Abstract: A musical door lock comprises a generally rectangular housing having enclosed therein door lock, an electric door bell and a battery chamber. When a push-button on the outer periphery is pressed to actuate a sound generator inside the housing, the combined electric door bell will release a musical melody or the sound of bird chirps inside the door. A second example provides a frequency regulator instead of a sound generator incorporated with a movable wireless door bell that offers more convenience to the house owners. In addition an anti-burglar device combine with the lock mechanism for releasing a warning signal which may be received by a portable radio receiver. This disclosure is characteristically providing an economical utility of space in a door lock as well as its variety of functions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 27, 1994
    Date of Patent: October 15, 1996
    Inventor: Lai-Fa Chen
  • Patent number: 5551268
    Abstract: A retainer assembly for attaching a lock cylinder to a door panel, the lock cylinder having a length and a plurality of radially spaced flanges disposed on and raised outwardly therefrom. The retainer assembly comprises a retainer clip having at least two laterally spaced apart flanges, the at least two laterally spaced apart flanges preventing rotational movement of the lock cylinder when the lock cylinder is engaged with the retainer clip. A base is provided having a first side, a second side, and an open-ended slot. The base is connected to the retainer clip at the second side. The open-ended slot is provided for slidingly engaging the lock cylinder such that upon engagement of the lock cylinder, the base flatly abuts against the door panel on the first side and the retainer clip abuts against the plurality of radially spaced flanges of the lock cylinder.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 3, 1995
    Date of Patent: September 3, 1996
    Assignee: Chrysler Corporation
    Inventors: Vince S. Carnes, Javier Saldana
  • Patent number: 5548915
    Abstract: A universal firearm disabling and alarm signalling system is attained by providing a construction which is easily mounted to any firearm to prevent its unwanted use while also incorporating an automatic alarm signal which is immediately activated whenever the protected firearm is accessed by unauthorized persons. By employing the present invention, any movement of the firearm, or attempt to remove the disabling and alarm signalling system of the present invention from the firearm, causes an alarm signal to be continuously generated, preventing any unauthorized or unwanted use of the firearm. In the preferred embodiment, the universal, combined firearm disabling and alarm system of the present invention incorporates lock means cooperatively associated with the alarm signal generator which is quickly and easily mounted to any desired firearm for preventing unwanted use of the firearm and remains in secure locked interengagement therewith until disengaged by the user.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 20, 1995
    Date of Patent: August 27, 1996
    Inventors: Michael Szarmach, Vincent Capodicci
  • Patent number: 5546776
    Abstract: A padlock and lock holder unit including a padlock having a buzzer alarm circuit controlled by a pressed button to give an audio alarm signal when the padlock is attacked, and a lock holder consisting of a fixed clamping frame fixedly fastened to the bicycle frame, and a holder frame turned about a screw bolt on the fixed clamping frame and fixed in the desired angular position by a locknut for carrying the padlock when the padlock is not in use.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 21, 1994
    Date of Patent: August 20, 1996
    Inventors: Min-Hsiung Sun, Wang-Hsing Lin
  • Patent number: 5540067
    Abstract: A device for deterring theft of a steering wheel mounted airbag and an automobile comprises a cover configured to generally cover a substantial portion of a steering wheel so as to inhibit access to an airbag mounted within the steering wheel, and also so as to inhibit use of the steering wheel. A lock inhibits removal of the cover when the lock is in the locked configuration thereof and facilitates removal of the cover when the lock is in the unlocked configuration thereof. Thus, the device deters theft of the airbag by preventing a thief from having access thereto and deters theft of the automobile by preventing the thief from driving the automobile.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 25, 1995
    Date of Patent: July 30, 1996
    Inventor: Ki I. Kim
  • Patent number: 5507160
    Abstract: A locking device for locking a brake disk includes a slot formed in a body which includes a groove for receiving a shank and a chamber for receiving a housing. A circuit board is engaged in the housing and includes a switch. A stud is slidably engaged between the shank and the switch. The stud is disengaged from the switch when the stud is engaged in the recess of the shank, and the stud is forced toward the switch in order to depress the switch when the stud is disengaged from the shank and when the shank is engaged inward of the body so as to lock the brake disk in place.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 13, 1995
    Date of Patent: April 16, 1996
    Inventor: Jin-Ren Shieh
  • Patent number: 5488843
    Abstract: A safety, insurance and alarm mechanical lock contains an external lock portion, a multicylinder type lock cylinder portion, and a lock body portion engaging with the lock cylinder portion. The lock cylinder portion comprises a front part including an external cylinder, a middle cylinder and an internal cylinder and a back part including a back external cylinder and a back internal cylinder. A self-locking control mechanism is provided between the front and back lock cylinders which can automatically perform self-locking and alarming when destroying act applied to the lock cylinder from outside takes place. The lock body portion is provided with an internal lock mechanism. Furthermore, in accordance with the various requirement, it can also be provided with an anti-invading mechanism, an alarm mechanism sensing the deformation of the door. The lock of the present invention has overcome many disadvantages of the prior lock and give a great deal of safety to users.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 28, 1993
    Date of Patent: February 6, 1996
    Inventor: Chunmin Shi
  • Patent number: 5469721
    Abstract: A case and lock for reducing damage and deterring theft of boat propellers. The invention is comprised of a case for enclosing a boat propeller and a portion of a propeller drive unit. The case has a pair of pivotally connected members which are supported by a horizontal stabilizer fin of a propeller drive unit. The lock lockably connects the case members. One optional feature of the invention are running lights mounted on the sides of the lockable case members. Another optional feature is an electronic alarm which is activated during attempts to steal the propeller.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 25, 1994
    Date of Patent: November 28, 1995
    Inventor: Stephen K. Pyle
  • Patent number: 5461360
    Abstract: A key reminder device for use in combination with a key lock mechanism having an adjustable timer with a predetermined timer interval electrically coupled to a replaced power supply. The timer is energized upon detection of a conventional key inserted into the key lock mechanism. Should the key remain in the key lock mechanism beyond a predetermined time, the timer will activate an audible alarm to remind the owner of the keys to remove them. Should the timer be set at a low level, the device operates to indicate the presence of a key. When used in combination with a visual indicator, the key reminder provides an indicator of door entry to the hearing impaired.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 22, 1994
    Date of Patent: October 24, 1995
    Inventors: Raul Guim, Elena Guim
  • Patent number: 5410898
    Abstract: A lock device includes a lock body with a lock shell, a key plug received in the lock shell, and an anti-dusting cover assembly secured on a front end of the lock shell. The key plug has a front end which is formed with a recess that has an end wall which is formed with a keyhole. The cover assembly includes a cover plate with a key slot that is aligned with the keyhole, and an anti-dusting plate mounted pivotally to a rear wall surface of the cover plate. A magnet is mounted on a rear wall surface of the anti-dusting plate. A magnetic conductor is provided on the front end of the key plug in a pivoting direction of the anti-dusting plate. A magnetic reed switch is provided on the lock shell and is normally disposed adjacent to the magnetic conductor. The magnetic reed switch is activated by the magnet via the magnetic conductor when the anti-dusting plate pivots rearwardly to locate the magnet adjacent to the magnetic conductor due to insertion of an article into the keyhole of the key plug.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 12, 1993
    Date of Patent: May 2, 1995
    Inventor: Gary Shieh
  • Patent number: 5404735
    Abstract: A padlock with a built-in anti-theft alarm device that is comprised of a padlock mechanism consisting of a lock structure having a rotational locking pintle bar that is revolved a certain angle to achieve locking and unlocking, a cam suitably positioned at the center of the pintle bar, an electric switch that is actuated by the cam pushing against a switching device, an alarm circuit with an independent power supply and a vibration sensor device. The rotation of the pintle bar revolves the cam such that the lobe pushes against and closes the electric switch, which initiates the operation of the alarm circuit. The vibration sensor device triggers the alarm circuit to emit an alarm sound whenever abnormal vibration is detected. The alarm circuit has an independent power supply that is securely protected by the outer padlock case to prevent damage and power loss.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 15, 1994
    Date of Patent: April 11, 1995
    Inventor: Chen-Kuei Hsieh
  • Patent number: 5406257
    Abstract: An alarm device for locks detects an attempt to break the lock as vibration and generates an alarm. The alarm device is provided with a first timer having a first predetermined time period and a second timer having a second predetermined time period. The first predetermined time period is provided for preventing the vibration caused during locking from triggering the alarm. The second predetermined time period is provided for preventing the vibration caused during unlocking from triggering the alarm. The alarm device has its alarm action delayed according to the first and the second predetermined time periods for preventing a false alarm.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 22, 1993
    Date of Patent: April 11, 1995
    Assignee: Kabushiki Kaisha Saikosha
    Inventor: Takao Saito
  • Patent number: 5392025
    Abstract: A display cabinet for storing and displaying merchandise for sale to consumers is provided with one or more doors, each door being locked by a locking mechanism that can be released by a signal from a remotely located, hand-held RF transmitter operated by a store clerk or cashier. Visual and audible alarms are provided for alerting store personnel to forcible entry into the cabinet and for warning store personnel when the cabinet doors have been open for a time period in excess of a predetermined time period.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 24, 1993
    Date of Patent: February 21, 1995
    Assignee: Intermark Corporation
    Inventors: Jack N. Figh, Robert V. Cuddihy, Jr., Stanley H. Buchholtz, Tatsuo Rushing
  • Patent number: 5311168
    Abstract: A self-contained alarm/annunciator system for a door provides an alarm function and a flashing LED when the door is locked to deter attempted burglary, and an annunciator function operable when the door is unlocked to indicate attempted door opening.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 10, 1992
    Date of Patent: May 10, 1994
    Assignee: Pease Industries, Inc.
    Inventors: David H. Pease, Jr., William W. Kling
  • Patent number: 5266923
    Abstract: An improved locking mechanism having a first electrode carried by at least one of the locking elements and a second electrode carried by the locking surface normally engageable by the locking elements when the locking mechanism is in its locked configuration, and an electrical tamper-detection circuit connected across the first and second electrodes and operative to generate an electrical signal response in the event that the first electrode is caused to engage the second electrode.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 25, 1991
    Date of Patent: November 30, 1993
    Inventor: Chiang S. Tseng
  • Patent number: 5242205
    Abstract: A lock structure arranged in combination with a vehicular cover is constructed to include a flexible cable sheath having a plurality of cable strands directed therethrough, with a forward ring mounted to a forward distal end of the sheath and cables. An anchor block mounted fixedly to a rear distal end of the cable has an anchor ring secured thereto for positioning with a vehicular passenger compartment. The cables and sheath are directed through a grommet portion of a vehicular flexible cover, with a lock mechanism mounted through the forward ring. A modification of the invention includes alarm structure mounted within the anchor block.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 18, 1992
    Date of Patent: September 7, 1993
    Inventor: John M. Garner
  • Patent number: 5208579
    Abstract: An improved alarm system having a first electrode carried by at least one of the locking elements and a second electrode carried by the locking surface normally engageable by the locking elements when the locking mechanism is in its locked configuration, and an alarm system including an alarm signal generator and a plurality of event detection sensors, one of which is formed by the first and second locking elements, the sensors being coupled to the signal generator such that an event detected by any sensor causes the generator to develop an alarm signal.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 2, 1991
    Date of Patent: May 4, 1993
    Inventor: Chiang S. Tseng
  • Patent number: 5177466
    Abstract: A lock structure with a warning device, in which an additional set of tumblers are installed on the four sides of the cylinder body, the plug member and the sliding sleeves; in case of a wrong key being inserted into the cylinder body, the tumblers will be touched and projected outwards to trigger off a warning device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 5, 1991
    Date of Patent: January 5, 1993
    Inventor: Chung C. Lai
  • Patent number: 5172097
    Abstract: A security box for mounting against a wall and capable of holding keys and the like. The security box having a cover capable of being in alternatively open and closed positions and two switches for use with a standard electrical alarm circuit. The box containing at least one lock and a latch that has a cammed surface, for securing the cover of the box in the closed position in conjunction with the lock. The box further having a latch receiving structure, for receiving the latch when the cover of the box is in the closed position, that is integral to the box. The latch being attached to the cover of the box and having a spring for disengaging the latch from the closed position in conjunction with the lock. The latch being capable of actuating at least one of the two switches and the lid of the box being able to actuate the other switch when either the lock or the lid of the box is tampered with.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 2, 1992
    Date of Patent: December 15, 1992
    Inventor: Bradley J. Arnold
  • Patent number: 5168258
    Abstract: A protective device for a padlock as typically used on the cargo doors of a trailer portion of a truck/trailer combination. Particularly, the device is intended to protect the lock from the environment and to provide a warning of unauthorized access. The preferred embodiment includes a base which is fastened to the door and surrounds the keeper of the lock assembly, a cover pivotally mounted to the base and enclosing the lock, a switch mounted to the cover for detecting displacement of the cover from its closed position and an audible alarm responsive to the switch for emitting a warning signal.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 3, 1991
    Date of Patent: December 1, 1992
    Inventor: Glen A. Radke
  • Patent number: 5132667
    Abstract: A locking arrangement with built-in alarm mechanism utilizing a contact between portions of a split bolt arrangement as the prime security measure is described. Correct sequencing of both the locking and unlocking actions is required to prevent alarm. Two realizations are described: a self-contained unit for building doors; and an automobile unit with central alarm, alarm sensors for ignition and other locations subject to tampering (hood, trunk, battery), and a set resistance method to prevent disarming by either circuit opening or shorting techniques.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 21, 1991
    Date of Patent: July 21, 1992
    Inventor: Barbara J. Cranford
  • Patent number: 5060582
    Abstract: A bullet and blast resistance door leaf is comprised of inner and outer sheets connected by a profile section forming an end face of said leaf. The profile section includes an outer step and an inner step, the outer step extending laterally outwardly beyond the inner step. Outer and inner plates are connected to the outer and inner steps respectively, dividing the interior of the leaf into inner, outer and central chambers. A lock mechanism is mounted in the central chamber and projects through the profile, the lock mechanism being shielded by the outer plate. The inner and outer chambers may include insulation, and the outer chamber may include a sensor for activating an alarm.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 15, 1990
    Date of Patent: October 29, 1991
    Assignee: Salzer Sicherheitstechnik GmbH
    Inventor: Heinrich Salzer
  • Patent number: 4996514
    Abstract: A car theft proofing system includes a sensor disposed in a cylinder lock for detecting insertion into the cylinder lock of a door key or other article, an alarm device for giving an alarm, an alarm drive device for driving the alarm device, a control unit for causing the alarm device to give the alarm in response to signals received from the sensor and the alarm drive device, and a radio transmitter for transmitting a radio wave upon insertion of the article. The alarm drive device includes a portable remote control transmitter and a receiver disposed on a car body. The remote control transmitter includes an abnormality alarm for transmitting a theft signal in response to the radio wave transmitted from the radio transmitter.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 11, 1989
    Date of Patent: February 26, 1991
    Inventor: Sadakatsu Sunami
  • Patent number: 4985693
    Abstract: A car theft proofing system includes a sensor a sensor disposed adjacent a cylinder lock for detecting insertion into the cylinder lock of a door key or other article, an alarm device for giving an alarm, an alarm drive device for driving the alarm device, a control unit for causing the alarm device to give the alarm in response to signals received from the sensor and the alarm drive device, and a radio transmitter for transmitting a radio wave upon insertion of the article. The alarm drive device includes a portable remote control transmitter and a receiver disposed on a car body. The remote control transmitter includes an abnormality alarm for transmitting a theft signal in response to the radio wave transmitted from the radio transmitter.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 11, 1989
    Date of Patent: January 15, 1991
    Inventor: Sadakatsu Sunami
  • Patent number: 4985694
    Abstract: A car theft proofing system includes a sensor attached to a door lock mechanism for detecting insertion into the door lock mechanism of a door key or other article, an alarm device for giving an alarm, an alarm drive device for driving the alarm device, a control unit for causing the alarm device to give the alarm in response to signals received from the sensor and the alarm drive device, and a radio transmitter for transmitting a radio wave upon insertion of the article. The alarm drive device includes a portable remote control transmitter and a receiver disposed on a car body. The remote control transmitter includes an abnormally alarm for transmitting a theft signal in response to the radio wave transmitted from the radio transmitter.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 11, 1989
    Date of Patent: January 15, 1991
    Inventor: Sadakatsu Sunami
  • Patent number: 4983950
    Abstract: A car theft proofing system includes a sensor attached to or mounted adjacent a cylinder door lock for detecting insertion into the door lock of a door key or other article, an alarm device for giving an alarm, an alarm drive device for driving the alarm device, and a control unit for causing the alarm device to give the alarm in response to signals received from the sensor and the alarm drive device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 6, 1988
    Date of Patent: January 8, 1991
    Inventor: Sadakatsu Sunami
  • Patent number: 4982587
    Abstract: An electronically self-latching cylinder lock comprising a cylinder into which a plug is inserted, a plurality of paired pin tumblers each of which is disposed in one of a plurality of bores formed inside the cylinder and the plug, and a plurality of switches which are controlled by the pin tumblers. The switches are used to actuate an electronic circuit to send out warnings with a buzzer and to secure the plug at its locked position with a latch which is driven with a solenoid, when an incorrect key is inserted into the key way.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 11, 1990
    Date of Patent: January 8, 1991
    Inventor: Kae M. Tzou
  • Patent number: 4983948
    Abstract: A car theft proofing system includes a sensor attached to or mounted adjacent a cylinder door lock for detecting insertion into the door lock of a door key or other article, an alarm device for giving an alarm, an alarm drive device for driving the alarm device, a control unit for causing the alarm device to give the alarm in response to signals received from the sensor and the alarm drive device, and a radio transmitter for transmitting a radio wave upon insertion of the article. The alarm drive device includes a portable remote control transmitter and a receiver disposed on a car body. The remote control transmitter includes an abnormality alarm for transmitting a theft signal in response to the radio wave transmitted from the radio transmitter.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 21, 1989
    Date of Patent: January 8, 1991
    Inventor: Sadakatsu Sunami
  • Patent number: 4983947
    Abstract: A combination illuminated entry and door lock switch for a vehicle door lock assembly which provides voltage signals to a single wire bus and smart sensor multiplex control system for controlling turning on interior lights of the vehicle when a door handle is operated and for disarming a vehicle alarm system when a door key is turned in a door lock cylinder. Another embodiment includes a keyboard mounted in a cavity of the door handle assembly which permits sending voltage signals over the single wire bus to the smart sensor multiplex control system to control a variety of drivers and other control devices.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 5, 1990
    Date of Patent: January 8, 1991
    Assignee: Chyrsler Corporation
    Inventors: James E. Mullen, James S. Jurkiewicz
  • Patent number: 4969343
    Abstract: A lock mechanism for an emergency exit door or the like is constructed with a tongue pivotable between two positions--an extended position and a retracted position, the former for use when the door is closed and locked, and the latter when the door is open--and a pawl arranged for releasably retaining the tongue in either or both of the two positions, the tongue being releasable from the pawl by depressing a breakable seal or by a cylinder key. The mechanism has the advantage of being readily releasable from the inside yet capable of being sealed against unauthorized use.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 27, 1989
    Date of Patent: November 13, 1990
    Inventor: Graham J. Luker
  • Patent number: 4953375
    Abstract: An electronically self-latching cylinder lock comprising a cylinder into which a plug is eccentrically inserted, a plurality pairs of pin tumblers each of which is disposed in one of a plurality of bores formed inside the cylinder and the plug, and a plurality of switches which are controlled by the pin tumblers. The switches are used to actuate an electronic circuit to send out warnings with a buzzer and to secure the plug at its locked position by a latch means, which is controlled by a solenoid, when an incorrect key is inserted into the key way.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 16, 1990
    Date of Patent: September 4, 1990
    Inventor: Kae M. Tzou
  • Patent number: 4933663
    Abstract: A theft protection system for an installation unit recessed in an installation passage protects the installation unit mechanically and by an electrically initiated alarm by permitting the installation to be pulled out of the installation passage to a distance limited mechanically by a movable protection stop and by actuating an electrical theft protection contact within this distance by utilizing the relative motion between the installation unit as an installation retention arrangement and the installation passage to initiate the alarm.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 18, 1989
    Date of Patent: June 12, 1990
    Assignee: Daimler-Benz AG
    Inventors: Horst Holzhauer, Gunther Weikert, Rudi Kneib, Martin Guckel, Peter Robitschko
  • Patent number: 4875350
    Abstract: A push lock actuable anti-theft vehicle device for a vehicle having a hood. A hood coupling member for coupling the hood to the vehicle is secured within an engine compartment of the vehicle and has a first locked position and a second unlocked position. The hood coupling member is operable by a keyed push lock member through a cable. An electrical contact is opened or closed by an engagement member of the push lock member upon actuation of the coupling member. The push lock member is manually operable to lock the coupling member and is operable by a restricted distribution key to unlock the coupling member.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 4, 1988
    Date of Patent: October 24, 1989
    Assignee: ABC Auto Alarms, Inc.
    Inventor: James H. Faust
  • Patent number: 4855710
    Abstract: In a burglarproof system for an automotive vehicle, a door key cylinder arranged at a vehicle door includes a cylindrical body and a rotor accommodated therein. An acting section provided at the rotor extends radially from an axis thereof. A door key switch arranged in the vicinity of the door key cylinder detects the acting section to output a key-operation detection signal, when the rotor is angularly moved by turning operation of a key to bring a door locking mechanism to an unlocked position. A door lock switch detects in which one of the locked and unlocked positions the locking mechanism is. A stealing detector is provided for outputting a stealing detection signal when the stealing detector does not receive the key-operation detection signal from the door key switch, but receives the lock-releasing detection signal from the door lock switch. A burglarproof unit executes operation for a burglarproof in response to the stealing detection signal.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 5, 1988
    Date of Patent: August 8, 1989
    Assignee: Diesel Kiki Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Hideya Kikuchi, Hiroshi Ikeuchi