Patents by Inventor Bruno Vonlanthen
Bruno Vonlanthen has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).
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Patent number: 9316024Abstract: The invention relates to a mechatronic locking device comprising: a locking cylinder having a control circuit and a security key associated with the locking cylinder having a memory circuit, wherein informational signals can be exchanged between the control circuit of the locking cylinder and the memory circuit of the security key via a communication channel, wherein the security key further comprises a contact element which is connected to the memory circuit of the security key via a contact section integrated on the security key, wherein the locking cylinder further comprises a contact element which is connected to the control circuit of the locking cylinder, wherein the contact elements are electrically in contact to each other when the security key is inserted and wherein said communication channel conducts between the control circuit and the memory circuit via the contact section integrated in the security key and the two contact elements.Type: GrantFiled: August 23, 2012Date of Patent: April 19, 2016Assignee: ASSA ABLOY (SCHWEIZ) AGInventors: Andreas Münger, Bruno Vonlanthen
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Publication number: 20140298870Abstract: The invention relates to a mechatronic locking device comprising: a locking cylinder having a control circuit and a security key associated with the locking cylinder having a memory circuit, wherein informational signals can be exchanged between the control circuit of the locking cylinder and the memory circuit of the security key via a communication channel, wherein the security key further comprises a contact element which is connected to the memory circuit of the security key via a contact section integrated on the security key, wherein the locking cylinder further comprises a contact element which is connected to the control circuit of the locking cylinder, wherein the contact elements are electrically in contact to each other when the security key is inserted and wherein said communication channel conducts between the control circuit and the memory circuit via the contact section integrated in the security key and the two contact elements.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 23, 2012Publication date: October 9, 2014Applicant: ASSA ABLOY (SCHWEIZ) AGInventors: Andreas Münger, Bruno Vonlanthen
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Patent number: 8186192Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: May 6, 2011Date of Patent: May 29, 2012Assignee: Keso AGInventors: Martin Spycher, Urs Oechslin, Bruno Vonlanthen, Marcel Kölliker, Dieter Peier
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Publication number: 20110259062Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: May 6, 2011Publication date: October 27, 2011Applicant: Keso AGInventors: Martin Spycher, Urs Oechslin, Bruno Vonlanthen, Marcel Kölliker, Dieter Peier
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Patent number: 7987687Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: December 13, 2006Date of Patent: August 2, 2011Assignee: Keso AGInventors: Martin Spycher, Urs Oechslin, Bruno Vonlanthen, Marcel Kolliker, Dieter Peier
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Publication number: 20090007613Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: December 13, 2006Publication date: January 8, 2009Applicant: Keso AGInventors: Martin Spycher, Urs Oechslin, Bruno Vonlanthen, Marcel Kolliker, Dieter Peier
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Publication number: 20060230796Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: December 15, 2003Publication date: October 19, 2006Applicant: Keso AGInventors: Ernst Keller, Bruno Vonlanthen, Urs Späni, Urs Dechslin, Vinzenz Beeler
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Patent number: D543090Type: GrantFiled: October 6, 2005Date of Patent: May 22, 2007Assignee: Keso AGInventors: Urs Oechslin, Bruno Vonlanthen, Ernst Keller, Urs Spani
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Patent number: D678038Type: GrantFiled: November 14, 2011Date of Patent: March 19, 2013Assignee: Keso AGInventors: Samuel Schindler, Bruno Vonlanthen