Patents Assigned to Star Lock Systems, Inc.
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Patent number: 6867685Abstract: An electro-mechanical lock release assembly for an enclosure such as a vending machine and including an electronic lock controller for disengaging a lock assembly securing the door of the enclosure against the enclosure frame in a closed, locked position. The lock controller is actuated remotely through a key controller to disengage the lock assembly and enable the door of the enclosure to be moved to an open position for accessing the enclosure.Type: GrantFiled: May 9, 2000Date of Patent: March 15, 2005Assignee: Star Lock Systems, Inc.Inventor: Woodrow C. Stillwagon
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Patent number: 6832499Abstract: The present invention discloses a vandal resistant coupled T-handle assembly for a T-handle locking assembly commonly used in vending machines. The coupled T-handle assembly comprises a hardened sleeve secured over a face element of the T-handle assembly. The hardened sleeve is formed from a tamper resistant, high strength material capable of resisting attempts by thieves and vandals to gain access to interior compartments of a vending machine by drilling through, battering or otherwise destroying the face element of the T-handle assembly and thereafter breaking the locking assembly. The T-handle assembly also includes additional lock holes at the base of the T-handle body to provide additional element passages for increased security.Type: GrantFiled: June 5, 2003Date of Patent: December 21, 2004Assignee: Star Lock Systems, Inc.Inventor: Woodrow C. Stillwagon
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Patent number: 6564597Abstract: The present invention discloses a vandal resistant T-handle assembly for a T-handle locking assembly commonly used in vending machines. The T-handle assembly comprises a hardened, tamper resistant back plate coupled to a face element of the T-handle assembly. The back plate is formed from a tamper resistant, high strength material so as to resist attempts by thieves and vandals to gain access to interior compartments of a vending machine by drilling through, battering or otherwise destroying the face element of the T-handle assembly and thereafter breaking the locking assembly.Type: GrantFiled: August 13, 2001Date of Patent: May 20, 2003Assignee: Star Lock Systems, Inc.Inventor: Woodrow C. Stillwagon
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Patent number: 6525644Abstract: An electro-mechanical latch assembly for an enclosure such as a vending machine and including an electronic lock controller for disengaging a latch assembly securing the door of the enclosure against the enclosure frame in a closed, locked position. The lock controller is actuated remotely through a key controller to disengage the latch assembly and enable the door of the enclosure to be moved to an open position for accessing the enclosure.Type: GrantFiled: August 11, 1999Date of Patent: February 25, 2003Assignee: Star Lock Systems, Inc.Inventor: Woodrow C. Stillwagon
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Patent number: 6496101Abstract: An electro-mechanical latching apparatus for an enclosure such as a vending machine and including an electronic lock controller for disengaging a latch assembly securing the door of the enclosure against the enclosure frame in a closed, locked position. Upon actuation, the lock controller disengages the latch assembly and enable the door of the enclosure to be moved to an open position for accessing the enclosure.Type: GrantFiled: August 11, 1999Date of Patent: December 17, 2002Assignee: Star Lock Systems, Inc.Inventor: Woodrow C. Stillwagon
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Patent number: 6345522Abstract: An electro-mechanical latching apparatus for an enclosure such as a vending machine and including an electronic lock controller for disengaging a latch assembly securing the door of the enclosure against the enclosure frame in a closed, locked position. Upon actuation, the lock controller disengages the latch assembly and enable the door of the enclosure to be moved to an open position for accessing the enclosure.Type: GrantFiled: August 11, 1999Date of Patent: February 12, 2002Assignee: Star Lock Systems, Inc.Inventors: Woodrow C. Stillwagon, Jean L. Meeks, J. Travis Sparks
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Patent number: 5711506Abstract: A key-operated cylinder lock including a cylinder lock housing, a cylinder lock core assembly rotatably located within the housing, and an outwardly biased, radially movable lock bolt. The cylinder lock housing includes a cylindrical side wall encircling an axial cavity for receipt of the cylinder lock core assembly and a pair of opposed axially extending arcuate lugs extending inwardly from the cylindrical side wall into the axial cavity. The cylinder lock core assembly includes a core insert retaining several hardened key guides and biased tumblers. The core insert rotates within the cylinder lock housing to transfer force between a key inserted into a key entryway and an eccentric stud riding within a cam cavity defined within the lock bolt to effect radial movement of the lock bolt in conjunction with rotational movement of the key.Type: GrantFiled: August 20, 1996Date of Patent: January 27, 1998Assignee: Star Lock Systems, Inc.Inventor: Woodrow C. Stillwagon
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Patent number: 5636881Abstract: A latch housing defines an axial passage accessible at opposite ends thereof. Latch elements are radially displaced about the axis of the axial passage. A solenoid is mounted to an end of the latch housing and a post is inserted axially into the opposite end of the axial passage. The latch elements are biased to constrict around and preclude withdrawal of the post from the axial passage. An armature of the solenoid extends into the axial passage and a disengagement plate is attached to that end of the armature. As the post is inserted into the axial passage, a slot in the post mates with the disengagement plate, and the terminus of the slot contacts the disengagement plate causing the disengagement plate to translate along the axial passage with the post.Type: GrantFiled: October 21, 1994Date of Patent: June 10, 1997Assignee: Star Lock Systems, Inc.Inventor: Woodrow C. Stillwagon
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Patent number: 5467619Abstract: A latching system, in accordance with a first preferred, embodiment of the present invention, comprises a notched post assembly, a post gripping assembly and a handle assembly, and, in preferred embodiments, a lock assembly associated with the handle assembly. The notched post assembly is comprised of an elongated post formed at one end with at least two opposing, axially extending rows of notches or teeth and alternately disposed smooth surfaces. The post gripping assembly comprises a channel for accepting the notched end of the post and comprises movable latch elements which cooperate with the notches of the post to effect the primary latching function of the system. The unlatching of the post from the channel is accomplished by rotating the post to disengage the notches and the latch elements.Type: GrantFiled: August 13, 1993Date of Patent: November 21, 1995Assignee: Star Lock Systems, Inc.Inventors: Woodrow C. Stillwagon, Donald Embry
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Patent number: 5272894Abstract: A fractional-rotation latching system with retrofit capability which includes, in its most preferred embodiment with reference to an example vending machine environment, a T-handle housing to be connected to a vending machine door, a T-handle designed to be nested at least partially within the T-handle housing, a key-operated cylinder lock contained within the T-handle and including a radial lock bolt, a fractional-rotation post member connected to the T-handle, corresponding receiving assembly connected to the vending machine frame for receiving the post member, thereby creating a link sufficient to secure the vending machine door to the vending machine frame, a rotation limitation assembly connected to the post member which includes a cam washer and a flanged washer located within the T-handle housing, and a guide block interposed between the post member and the T-handle to secure a continuously engaging connection between the post member and the T-handle and to limit axial movement between the T-handle andType: GrantFiled: August 28, 1991Date of Patent: December 28, 1993Assignee: Star Lock Systems, Inc.Inventors: Woodrow C. Stillwagon, Jeffrey R. Kuester
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Patent number: 5269161Abstract: A Latching System comprises a notched post assembly, a post gripping assembly and a handle assembly, and, in preferred embodiments, a lock assembly associated with the handle assembly, wherein the notched post assembly is comprised of an elongated post formed at one end with at least two opposing, axially extending rows of notches or teeth and alternately disposed smooth surfaces and the post gripping assembly comprises a channel for accepting the notched end of the post and comprises movable cam elements which cooperate with the notches of the post to effect the primary latching function of the system; and wherein the unlatching of the post from the channel is accomplished by rotating the post to disengage the notches and the cam elements. A pick-resisting improvement to the cylinder lock assembly includes facial piece defined with a plurality of knobs protruding partly into the key entry passage of the lock assembly.Type: GrantFiled: March 27, 1991Date of Patent: December 14, 1993Assignee: Star Lock Systems, Inc.Inventor: Woodrow C. Stillwagon
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Patent number: 5197314Abstract: A door latch comprises a post and collar gripping and release mechanism cooperatively mounted to the door and door frame of a vending machine, cabinet, or the like, to provide an initial latching function in the form of a frictional gripping of the post by the collar, and further comprises a lock assembly associated with the post and collar mechanism to provide a primary locking function and to effect release of the latching function.Type: GrantFiled: May 13, 1991Date of Patent: March 30, 1993Assignee: Star Lock Systems, Inc.Inventors: Woodrow C. Stillwagon, Donald Embry
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Patent number: 5141355Abstract: A lock and release apparatus comprises an integrally cooperating bar and collar combination which provides a variety of gripping and releasing arrangements; wherein the bar of such combination defines a plurality of circumferentially alternating surfaces, including at least one flat surface and one arcuate surface; and, wherein the collar of such combination defines a ball and cam relationship which cooperates with the arcuate surface of the bar to provide a gripping action between the bar and collar, which is releasable by variety of arrangements made functional by the present invention.Type: GrantFiled: June 17, 1991Date of Patent: August 25, 1992Assignee: Star Lock Systems, Inc.Inventor: Woodrow C. Stillwagon
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Patent number: 5050413Abstract: A door latch comprises a post and collar gripping and release mechanism cooperatively mounted to the door and door frame of a vending machine, cabinet, or the like, to provide an initial latching function in the form of a frictional gripping of the post by the collar, and further comprises a lock assembly associated with the post and collar mechanism to provide a primary locking function and to effect release of the latching function.Type: GrantFiled: July 23, 1990Date of Patent: September 24, 1991Assignee: Star Lock Systems, Inc.Inventors: Woodrow C. Stillwagon, Donald Embry
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Patent number: D337128Type: GrantFiled: May 22, 1991Date of Patent: July 6, 1993Assignee: Star Lock Systems, Inc.Inventor: Woodrow C. Stillwagon
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Patent number: D352821Type: GrantFiled: October 9, 1992Date of Patent: November 29, 1994Assignee: Star Lock Systems, Inc.Inventor: Woodrow C. Stillwagon
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Patent number: D357350Type: GrantFiled: June 15, 1994Date of Patent: April 18, 1995Assignee: Star Lock Systems, Inc.Inventor: Woodrow C. Stillwagon