Patents Assigned to KESO AG
  • Patent number: 8186192
    Abstract: Disclosed is a rotary lock cylinder including a blocking element that engages into the rotor in a closed position while releasing the rotor in an open position. An actuator can be controlled in accordance with data located on the key. In order to displace the blocking element from the closed position into the open position, a latch element is provided which can be moved along with the key. The blocking element can be attached by means of the actuator. The energy required for moving the blocking element is supplied by the user when introducing the key into the key duct such that the load on the power source used for actuating the actuator is minimal.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 6, 2011
    Date of Patent: May 29, 2012
    Assignee: Keso AG
    Inventors: Martin Spycher, Urs Oechslin, Bruno Vonlanthen, Marcel Kölliker, Dieter Peier
  • Publication number: 20120011907
    Abstract: The mechatronic locking apparatus comprises a control circuit (4), from which information signals can be transmitted to a control circuit (6) of the lock cylinder (2) using a first communication path (5). A security key (3) has at least one second communication path (7) for storing and/or processing access data. The two communication paths (5, 7) are connected to said control circuit (4) of the security key (3). The first communication path (5) preferably uses an electrical contact in the lock cylinder (2). The second communication path (7) comprises a transponder (8). The first communication path (5) may also be used for power supply purposes.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 1, 2010
    Publication date: January 19, 2012
    Applicant: KESO AG
    Inventors: Detlef Sprenger, Andreas Münger
  • Publication number: 20110265529
    Abstract: The invention relates to a closing device which includes a stationary part and a part which is displaceably mounted thereon. Tumblers are arranged by means of a key in order to release the displaceable part. These tumblers are maintained in a locking position by means of the locking element. The locking element can be adjusted by means of a drive in order to release the tumblers, which can be controlled via an electronic control device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 25, 2011
    Publication date: November 3, 2011
    Applicant: Keso AG
    Inventor: Ernst KELLER
  • Publication number: 20110259062
    Abstract: Disclosed is a rotary lock cylinder including a blocking element that engages into the rotor in a closed position while releasing the rotor in an open position. An actuator can be controlled in accordance with data located on the key. In order to displace the blocking element from the closed position into the open position, a latch element is provided which can be moved along with the key. The blocking element can be attached by means of the actuator. The energy required for moving the blocking element is supplied by the user when introducing the key into the key duct such that the load on the power source used for actuating the actuator is minimal.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 6, 2011
    Publication date: October 27, 2011
    Applicant: Keso AG
    Inventors: Martin Spycher, Urs Oechslin, Bruno Vonlanthen, Marcel Kölliker, Dieter Peier
  • Patent number: 7987687
    Abstract: Disclosed is a rotary lock cylinder comprising a blocking element (25, 64) that engages into the rotor (10) in a closed position while releasing the rotor (10) in an open position. An actuator (17, 78) can be controlled in accordance with data located on the key (2). In order to displace the blocking element (25, 64) from the closed position into the open position, a latch element (33, 63) is provided which can be moved along with the key (2). The blocking element (25, 64) can be attached by means of the actuator (17). The energy required for moving the blocking element (25) is supplied by the user when introducing the key (2) into the key duct (11) such that the load on the power source used for actuating the actuator (17, 78) is minimal.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 13, 2006
    Date of Patent: August 2, 2011
    Assignee: Keso AG
    Inventors: Martin Spycher, Urs Oechslin, Bruno Vonlanthen, Marcel Kolliker, Dieter Peier
  • Publication number: 20100319421
    Abstract: The bar has two arms (12, 13) which can each be inserted into a recess (6) of the housing (2) of one of the two cylinder halves (1). The arms (12, 13) each have several drilled holes to accommodate attachment pins. The bar has a middle part (9) as base element and at least one extension part (16). The middle part (9) and the extension part (16) can be interconnected and each has at least one drilled hole (15, 21) to accommodate a connecting pin (30).
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 3, 2009
    Publication date: December 23, 2010
    Applicant: KESO AG
    Inventor: Urs Späni
  • Patent number: 7591160
    Abstract: The invention relates to an electromechanical lock cylinder, comprising a first cylinder half (2), arranged on the outside of the door, with a key passage (8) for a security key (44) and a second cylinder half (3), arranged on the inside of the door, with a rotating knob rotor (4). Tumblers in the first cylinder half (2) are arranged for rotational release by a security key (44). An electronic device (17) is arranged in the rotating knob (24) for control of a locking device (43). The rotating knob (24) forms a unit with the electronic device (17) arranged therein, detachably mounted on an extension (4a) of the rotating knob rotor (4), projecting past the housing (6). The rotating knob rotor (24) may be adjusted for length by means of an exchangeable adapter (18a to 18c).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 8, 2005
    Date of Patent: September 22, 2009
    Assignee: Keso AG
    Inventor: Ernst Keller
  • Publication number: 20090007613
    Abstract: Disclosed is a rotary lock cylinder comprising a blocking element (25, 64) that engages into the rotor (10) in a closed position while releasing the rotor (10) in an open position. An actuator (17, 78) can be controlled in accordance with data located on the key (2). In order to displace the blocking element (25, 64) from the closed position into the open position, a latch element (33, 63) is provided which can be moved along with the key (2). The blocking element (25, 64) can be attached by means of the actuator (17). The energy required for moving the blocking element (25) is supplied by the user when introducing the key (2) into the key duct (11) such that the load on the power source used for actuating the actuator (17, 78) is minimal.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 13, 2006
    Publication date: January 8, 2009
    Applicant: Keso AG
    Inventors: Martin Spycher, Urs Oechslin, Bruno Vonlanthen, Marcel Kolliker, Dieter Peier
  • Publication number: 20080163655
    Abstract: The invention relates to a closing device which comprises a stationary part (2) and a pant (3) which is displacably mounted thereon. Tumblers (Z1-Z5) are arranged by means of a key (19) in order to release the displaceable part (3). Said tumblers (Z1-Z5) are maintained in a locking position by means of the locking element (14, 27, 33). The locking element (14, 27, 33) can be adjusted by means of a drive (13, 23, 30) in order to release the tumblers (Z1-Z5), which can be controlled via an electronic control device (16).
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 7, 2006
    Publication date: July 10, 2008
    Applicant: Keso AG
    Inventor: Ernst Keller
  • Patent number: 7181937
    Abstract: The locking cylinder has a basic code which can be changed using at least one change key (17, 17?). A rotor (3) is mounted in a cylinder housing (2a, 2b) and has a keyway (4) into which a shank of a standard key which is provided with control surfaces 18 can be pushed in order to position the tumblers which are arranged in three first rows (A, B, C). Further tumblers have coding elements (13) which are arranged in further bores in the cylinder housing (2a, 2b) in a programming position of the rotor (3). The change key (17, 17?) interacts with three further rows (D, E, F) of tumblers in the programming position, these tumblers being arranged in slides. These further rows (D, E, F) each contain tumblers having coding elements (C). The locking cylinder can be produced with a smaller outside diameter and be installed in a particularly cost-effective manner.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 15, 2005
    Date of Patent: February 27, 2007
    Assignee: Keso AG
    Inventor: Ernst Keller
  • Publication number: 20060230796
    Abstract: Disclosed is an electronic locking device comprising at least one lock unit and a safety key (1) that is provided with at least one control circuit and a transmit and receive circuit which transmits the data signals to the control circuit of the other respective unit. At least one data carrier module (7) comprising an antenna (7a) is provided. The safety key (1) encompasses a mechanical part (3) that is provided with a head (12) and a shaft (4) comprising control areas (5). The data carrier module (7) is inserted into a recess (13, 14, 15) of the mechanical part (3). The safety key (1) is embodied in such a way that it can be or is fitted with at least one second data carrier module (8, 9) which is provided with an independent antenna (8a, 9a) and a frequency that is different from that of the data carrier module. The second data carrier module (8, 9) is or can be inserted into a pocket of a cap (2) which is placed upon the mechanical part (3).
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 15, 2003
    Publication date: October 19, 2006
    Applicant: Keso AG
    Inventors: Ernst Keller, Bruno Vonlanthen, Urs Späni, Urs Dechslin, Vinzenz Beeler
  • Publication number: 20060048554
    Abstract: The rotary locking cylinder has a stator with a rotor and with tumblers which are to be arranged in place for the rotary release of the rotor using an associated key. At least one core pin consists of at least one inner part and one outer part. The length of the outer part and the length of the associated housing pin together result in a length which is greater than a length of a hole in which the housing pin is mounted. The rotary locking cylinder also cannot be opened by means of the “bump technique”.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 7, 2005
    Publication date: March 9, 2006
    Applicant: Keso AG
    Inventor: Ernst Keller
  • Publication number: 20050274162
    Abstract: The locking cylinder has a basic code which can be changed using at least one change key (17, 17?). A rotor (3) is mounted in a cylinder housing (2a, 2b) and has a keyway (4) into which a shank of a standard key which is provided with control surfaces 18 can be pushed in order to position the tumblers which are arranged in three first rows (A, B, C). Further tumblers have coding elements (13) which are arranged in further bores in the cylinder housing (2a, 2b) in a programming position of the rotor (3). The change key (17, 17?) interacts with three further rows (D, E, F) of tumblers in the programming position, these tumblers being arranged in slides. These further rows (D, E, F) each contain tumblers having coding elements (C). The locking cylinder can be produced with a smaller outside diameter and be installed in a particularly cost-effective manner.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 15, 2005
    Publication date: December 15, 2005
    Applicant: Keso AG
    Inventor: Ernst Keller
  • Patent number: 4030325
    Abstract: A mechanical lock comprises a cylindrical stator, a main rotor constituting the lock cylinder and being mounted for rotation in the stator and an auxiliary rotor mounted in the main rotor. A key carrying information can be inserted into the keyhole of the main rotor and turned to rotate the same between angular positions corresponding to an open and closed lock position through an intermediate latched position. A differential drive couples the auxiliary rotor to the main rotor for effecting relative rotational movement thereof. Key information sensing elements sense the key information during the relative rotational movement of the auxiliary rotor and are repositioned thereby, and these elements are taken along by the main rotor rotation at the end stage of the relative movement to remove them from contact with the key and return them to a rest position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 22, 1975
    Date of Patent: June 21, 1977
    Assignee: KESO AG
    Inventor: Kurt Ehrat
  • Patent number: D543090
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 6, 2005
    Date of Patent: May 22, 2007
    Assignee: Keso AG
    Inventors: Urs Oechslin, Bruno Vonlanthen, Ernst Keller, Urs Spani
  • Patent number: D588438
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 7, 2007
    Date of Patent: March 17, 2009
    Assignee: KESO AG
    Inventor: Ernst Keller
  • Patent number: D678038
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 14, 2011
    Date of Patent: March 19, 2013
    Assignee: Keso AG
    Inventors: Samuel Schindler, Bruno Vonlanthen