Patents by Inventor Gerald Dawson

Gerald Dawson 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).

  • Mechanical lock manipulation device and method
    Publication number: 20050261804
    Abstract: The present invention is a mechanical lock manipulator and method of manipulating mechanical locks. There is a computer or microprocessor that controls a motor. The motor rotates the dial of a mechanical lock either clockwise or counterclockwise as directed by the computer. The computer receives an input from a transducer mounted to the lock or container. The transducer converts sounds and/or vibrations, into electrical signals. The computer collects data from the transducer and then evaluates this data and determines the opening combination for the lock.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 21, 2004
    Publication date: November 24, 2005
    Inventors: John Doty, Gerald Dawson, Carl Cole
  • Method and apparatus for preventing the unauthorized opening of an electronic lock
    Patent number: 6377006
    Abstract: The present invention is an electronic lock having a shorting or shunt circuit designed to allow an authorized operator to open the electronic lock and which will prevent an unauthorized operator from opening the lock when authorized combination has not been entered.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 11, 2000
    Date of Patent: April 23, 2002
    Assignee: Kaba Mas Corporation
    Inventors: Gerald Dawson, David Wolterman, Mike Kelly