Patents Examined by Peter H Watson
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Patent number: 12687047Abstract: A door locking system for a door module that separates compartments in an aircraft. Door locking system has locking element that is adapted to maintain door panel of door module in a closed position. Door locking system further includes first and second mechanisms that are adapted to release door panel from the closed position in a normal and an abnormal mode, respectively. Second mechanism is spatially segregated from and operates independently of first mechanism. Second mechanism includes locking element release actuator, pressure sensor, and controller that directs locking element release actuator to act on locking element when pressure sensor detects a difference in pressure between the compartments that exceeds a predetermined threshold.Type: GrantFiled: November 18, 2019Date of Patent: July 21, 2026Assignee: AIRBUS HELICOPTERS DEUTSCHLAND GMBHInventors: Uwe Renner, Xaver Pascoe, Markus Buehlmeyer, Thomas Tendyra, Stephen Ward, Guido Borchers
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Patent number: 12680343Abstract: A door lock that includes a clutch mechanically arranged between a drive motor and a lock drive with the clutch having a clutch gear that is movable between engaged and disengaged positions to selectively couple and uncouple the drive motor from the lock drive from the drive motor. The clutch gear may be movable along a pathway between engaged and disengaged positions, e.g., in a direction perpendicular to a rotation axis of the clutch gear. The clutch gear may selectively couple and uncouple the drive motor from the lock drive based on movement of the drive motor.Type: GrantFiled: December 11, 2018Date of Patent: July 14, 2026Assignee: SimpliSafe, Inc.Inventors: Yong Zhao, Kwok Chu Lee, Kwok Tung Law
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Patent number: 12680342Abstract: An exemplary lockset trim generally includes an escutcheon, a cam, a slider, and an indicator mechanism. The cam is rotatably mounted in the escutcheon for rotation about a longitudinal axis between a first rotational position and a second rotational position. The slider is mounted in the escutcheon and engaged with the cam. The indicator mechanism is mounted in the escutcheon for movement between a first indicator state, in which a first indicium is visible via a window in the escutcheon, and a second indicator state, in which a second indicium is visible via the window. The indicator mechanism is engaged with the cam via the slider such that the indicator mechanism adopts the first indicator state in response to the cam adopting the first rotational position and adopts the second indicator state in response to the cam adopting the second rotational position.Type: GrantFiled: July 18, 2024Date of Patent: July 14, 2026Assignee: Schlage Lock Company LLCInventors: Jaime Sandoval, Jr., Ashwin Hanumant Bajikar, Nathanael Taylor
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Patent number: 12680345Abstract: A cylindrical lock with a latch bolt, including an electro-mechanical mechanism enabling pull-back of the latch bolt to a retracted position. In an exemplary embodiment, the electro-mechanical mechanism includes an electrically powered motor and a drive linkage system coupling the motor to the latch bolt, the electro-mechanical mechanism configured to fit within a cylindrical hole formed in a door.Type: GrantFiled: May 28, 2024Date of Patent: July 14, 2026Assignee: Command Acess Technology, Inc.Inventors: Carlos Fernandez, Parssa Sabouhi, Agustin Valadez, Lutz Mueller
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Patent number: 12680336Abstract: An electronic lock configured with internal and external modules includes a first module and a second module installed on inner and outer sides of a door leaf, respectively. The first module includes a first housing and a first circuit board accommodated in the first housing, and the second module includes a second housing and a second circuit board accommodated in the second housing. The first module further includes a first conductive contact arranged on the first circuit board and a first conductive post electrically signal-connected to the first conductive contact, and the second module further includes a second conductive contact arranged on the second circuit board and a second conductive post electrically signal-connected to the second conductive contact; and one of the first conductive post and the second conductive post is formed with an insertion cavity, and the other conductive post can be inserted into the insertion cavity.Type: GrantFiled: June 19, 2025Date of Patent: July 14, 2026Assignee: Meta intelligence LLCInventors: Jian Chen, Xifeng Wang
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Patent number: 12655656Abstract: A door strike assembly includes a strike housing and latch release assembly. The door strike assembly is used in conjunction with a lockset which includes a door latch moveable from a latched condition when a door is closed and an unlatched condition where the door may be opened. The lockset includes a deadlatch to prevent unauthorized movement of the door latch when the door is closed. The latch release assembly is received within the strike housing and includes a latch ejector which engages the deadlatch when the door is closed. A motor is coupled to the latch ejector where actuation of the motor rotates the latch ejector to disengage the latch ejector from the deadlatch. Further rotation of the latch ejector causes the latch ejector to engage the door latch to move the door latch to the unlatched condition such that the door may be opened.Type: GrantFiled: December 21, 2023Date of Patent: June 16, 2026Assignee: Hanchett Entry Systems, Inc.Inventors: Ryan M. Sims, Joshua T. Peabody
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Patent number: 12650034Abstract: A bolt restraint mechanism for restraining a bolt of a bolting mechanism. The bolt restraint mechanism includes a bolt moveable between thrown and retracted positions and a catch plate having an aperture through which the bolt extends. The catch plate is biased to pivot such that a restraint surface of the aperture pushes against the bolt to restrain movement of the bolt. A release trigger is arranged such that when depressed the release trigger pushes against the catch plate to pivot thereby releasing the restraint surface from pushing against the bolt to release the bolt. The catch plate may be biased such that when the restraint surface pushes against the bolt to restrain movement of the bolt, the catch plate is non-orthogonal to the bolt.Type: GrantFiled: January 29, 2024Date of Patent: June 9, 2026Assignee: Surelock McGill LimitedInventor: Glen Davies
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Patent number: 12631059Abstract: The present application discloses a locking device comprising: a housing; a plunger inserted into the housing, movable and rotatable to transit between a locking position and an unlocking position, wherein when the plunger is in the unlocking position, the plunger is in a first rotating position and a first axial position, when the plunger is in the locking position, the plunger is in a second rotational position and a second axial position; a rotor accommodated in the housing and rotatable around a rotor rotation axis relative to the plunger between a engaged position and a disengaged position, wherein when the plunger is in the locking position, the rotor is rotatable to the engaged position to prevent the plunger from moving; and a motor accommodated in the housing and configured to drive the rotor to rotate. The present application further discloses a locking system.Type: GrantFiled: September 25, 2023Date of Patent: May 19, 2026Assignee: Southco Manufacturing and Technology (Shanghai) Co., Ltd.Inventor: Chungsik Yoon
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Patent number: 12624571Abstract: A cabinet lock for securing a door panel to a cabinet housing comprising a latching component, an electromechanical component, and a communications module. The latching component has a latch housing and latch member reciprocally translatable between locked and unlocked orientations to selectively secure the door panel to the cabinet housing. The electromechanical component includes an actuator operably coupled to a drive member that is coupled to the latch member whereby powering of the actuator translates the latch member to at least one of the unlocked or locked orientations. The communications module is configured for communication with a remote device of a municipal traffic control agency and/or a utilities worker. The communications module is configured to receive a control signal from the remote device for moving the latch member to the at least one of the unlocked orientation or the locked orientation.Type: GrantFiled: February 28, 2022Date of Patent: May 12, 2026Assignee: Hanchett Entry Systems, Inc.Inventors: Ryan M. Sims, Baruch Spence, Joshua T. Peabody, Ben Williams
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Patent number: 12612221Abstract: A sterile container and a closure mechanism for the sterile container. The sterile container includes a container pan and a container lid. The container lid is lockable to the container pan by the closure mechanism. The closure mechanism has a bar element for undercut engagement with an engagement element arranged on the container pan or on the container lid and which forms an undercut. The bar element is positionable in a closed position, in which the bar element is operatively engaged with the engagement element via the undercut, and in a release position, in which the bar element and the engagement element are disengaged. The closure mechanism includes a locking element that is operatively connectable to the bar element and which is integrated into the closure mechanism in such a way that the locking element blocks the closure mechanism when the closed position is reached.Type: GrantFiled: April 7, 2021Date of Patent: April 28, 2026Assignee: Aesculap AGInventors: Philipp Bohnenstengel, Stefan Thomas, Andreas Elisch, Matthias Henke
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Patent number: 12612805Abstract: Certain embodiments of the present disclosure relate to a latch mechanism, including a housing assembly, a bolt bar, a bolt, and a multiplier. The bolt bar is slidably mounted in the housing assembly, the bolt is slidably mounted in the housing assembly, and the multiplier is pivotably mounted to the bolt bar. The multiplier is configured to move the bolt by a first displacement distance in response to movement of the bolt bar by a second displacement distance, and the first displacement distance is greater than the second displacement distance.Type: GrantFiled: February 22, 2024Date of Patent: April 28, 2026Assignee: Schlage Lock Company LLCInventors: Hariom Choudhary, Anjan Srinivas, Allen Mani, David J. Hurlbert
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Patent number: 12607363Abstract: Provided is an auto-open door-lock device including a locking set and a control set. The control set includes a first motor that operates a locking lever and is connected with the locking set, a first micro switch that determines a rotation status of the first motor, a second motor that operates a latch and is connected with the locking set, and a second micro switch that determines a rotation status of the second motor. The locking set includes a locker that fastens a hook and receives a rotational force in a first direction based on a first center, the latch that receives a rotational force in a second direction based on a second center attached to one side, and the locking lever that moves a locking flange that implements a locked state by fastening the locker and including a lever hole track.Type: GrantFiled: December 7, 2023Date of Patent: April 21, 2026Assignee: DUAL POWER ELECTRONICS CO., LTDInventors: Jang-Joo Lim, Sang-Won Suh, Jung Gil Lee, Hee Chang Kim
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Patent number: 12601199Abstract: The disclosure provides a handle lock. The handle lock includes a lock seat and a lock bar movably arranged on the lock seat, and is characterized in that the lock bar and a pivoting surface of the lock seat are arranged at an acute angle to a fixed surface of the lock seat, and the lock bar rotates around a pivot axis as a rotating shaft to switch between a locked state and an unlocked state, therefore, the rotation form of the handle lock of the disclosure is different from that of the existing handle locks.Type: GrantFiled: July 13, 2023Date of Patent: April 14, 2026Assignee: Ningbo Eudemon Child Protective Equipment Co., Ltd.Inventor: Yingfeng Chen
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Patent number: 12595679Abstract: A lockset apparatus according to certain embodiments includes one or more features that facilitate the assembly and/or installation of the lockset. By way of example, certain embodiments relate to an outside trim assembly including one or more features that facilitate installation of a spring cage, a lock module, a lock cylinder, a light guide, a battery tamper monitor, and/or a request to exit sensor. In certain forms, an outside trim assembly and/or an inside trim assembly may be utilized across multiple formats of access control device, such as the mortise format, the tubular format, and/or the exit format.Type: GrantFiled: January 12, 2022Date of Patent: April 7, 2026Assignee: Schlage Lock Company LLCInventors: Saagar Mohammed, Aaron P. McKibben, Nagesh Varadaraju, Aditya Heblikar, Mahesha Appaji, Chad Eagin, Taukeer Ansari
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Patent number: 12577811Abstract: An electronic lock assembly includes a latch assembly with a bolt along a first axis and a drive shaft extending along a second axis. The drive shaft selectively rotatable around the second axis to drive the movement of the bolt. A first assembly includes a wiring harness having a first connector extending therefrom. A second assembly is coupled to the drive shaft and includes a second connector configured to receive the first connector. The second assembly includes a housing having a surface configured to face a door when the housing is mounted to the door and a recess is defined within the surface. A connector holder clip is pivotably supporting the second connector and disposed at least partially within the recess. The second connector being movable between at least a first position whereby the second connector is parallel to the second axis and a different second position.Type: GrantFiled: August 31, 2022Date of Patent: March 17, 2026Assignee: ASSA ABLOY Americas Residential Inc.Inventor: Oscar Romero
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Patent number: 12546152Abstract: A security device that can be activated or deactivated on the interior side of a door or window or other passageway barricade, and that can be activated or deactivated on the exterior side of the door with a special mechanism, such as a key, tool, transmitter, etc. The security device may be mounted to the hinge-side of a door, the knob-side of a door or in a scenario that includes a non-mullion double door, to the two adjoining portions of the doors at the middle joint.Type: GrantFiled: October 16, 2023Date of Patent: February 10, 2026Assignee: Guest Precision Machining, Inc.Inventor: Glenn Allen Guest
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Patent number: 12540494Abstract: A closure latch assembly includes a ratchet and a pawl, with the ratchet being moveable between a striker capture position and a striker release position and the pawl being moveable between a ratchet holding position, whereat the ratchet is maintained in the striker capture position, a ratchet release position, whereat the ratchet is biased toward the striker release position. A power actuator operably coupled to a drive gear having an actuation feature fixed thereto, wherein rotation of the drive gear from a rest position in a first direction causes the actuation feature to operably move the pawl between the ratchet holding position and the ratchet release position, and wherein rotation of the drive gear from the rest position in a second direction causes an outside door handle to be brought into an operable condition to allow mechanical actuation of the closure latch assembly via the outside door handle.Type: GrantFiled: September 16, 2022Date of Patent: February 3, 2026Assignee: Magna Closures Inc.Inventor: Roman Cetnar
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Patent number: 12540492Abstract: Upon detecting that an operation knob is operated from a lock position to an unlock position within a set time Tset_a and is operated to the lock position based on an input from a potential sensor 15, a control portion 13 of an electronic lock device switches from self-lock control to self-lock temporary stopping control.Type: GrantFiled: December 28, 2021Date of Patent: February 3, 2026Assignee: MINEBEA MITSUMI Inc.Inventor: Kazuhiro Nakaishi
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Patent number: 12535151Abstract: A lockout device can be used to secure a valve, a valve stem, or other control. The lockout device includes a cover having an internal cavity and an opening about the internal cavity, a cable that is flexible, a cable attachment point attached to the cover to which the cable is attached at its securable end, and a cable lockout module attached to the cover. The cable lockout module includes a cable engagement element having a cable-receiving pathway extending therethrough for reception of a free end of the cable and selective securement thereof to create a cable loop. The cable lockout module further has a door. When the door is in a closed position, the cable engagement element is securely covered by the door and the door is lockable relative to a remainder of the cable lockout module to prevent the door from being opened.Type: GrantFiled: July 19, 2022Date of Patent: January 27, 2026Assignee: Brady Worldwide, Inc.Inventor: Andrew N. Enger
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Patent number: 12529244Abstract: An electromechanical component for a locking mechanism is provided. The locking mechanism includes a latching component having a latch member reciprocally movable between a locked orientation and an unlocked orientation. The electromechanical component comprises a drive member configured to be coupled to the latch member, an actuator operably coupled to the drive member, a temperature sensor for sensing an ambient temperature associated with the locking mechanism; and a printed circuit board (PCB) in communication with the temperature sensor and the actuator. When the PCB receives a control signal to move the latch member between the locked orientation and the unlocked orientation, and the temperature sensor senses that the ambient temperature is below a predetermined threshold temperature, the PCB is configured to direct a pulsed current signal to the actuator to move the latch member between the locked orientation and the unlocked orientation.Type: GrantFiled: March 28, 2022Date of Patent: January 20, 2026Assignee: Hanchett Entry Systems, Inc.Inventors: Baruch Spence, Ryan M. Sims, Ben Williams, James Griffin