Patents by Inventor Robert E. Kearns

Robert E. Kearns 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).

  • Locker lock with master override and low power jump start
    Patent number: 7336150
    Abstract: An electronic lock device for lockers of similar uses has an input for a user code (keypad or electronic key reader), and a separate input for a manager key. Contacts at the manager key include power jumper contacts, so that when a user is unable to open his assigned locker, whether this is due to a low battery in the lock or failure of the user's key or the user's forgetting a PIN code, the manager key device will open the lock.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 17, 2005
    Date of Patent: February 26, 2008
    Assignee: Security People, Inc.
    Inventors: Asil T. Gokcebay, Yucel K. Keskin, Robert E. Kearns
  • Mechanical/electronic lock and key therefor
    Patent number: 6826935
    Abstract: Locks and keys are disclosed with electromagnetic as well as mechanical actuation. Several forms of reverse sidebar are described, avoiding binding of the lock release mechanism by premature turning of the key by a user. An embodiment of a system is described wherein the lock units are in radio communication with a control console, for setting access parameters and monitoring accessing events at each of the various locks.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 19, 2002
    Date of Patent: December 7, 2004
    Assignee: Security People, Inc.
    Inventors: Asil T. Gokcebay, Yucel K. Keskin, Robert E. Kearns
  • Mechanical/electronic lock and key therefor
    Publication number: 20020189307
    Abstract: Locks and keys are disclosed with electromagnetic as well as mechanical actuation. Several forms of reverse sidebar are described, avoiding binding of the lock release mechanism by premature turning of the key by a user. An embodiment of a system is described wherein the lock units are in radio communication with a control console, for setting access parameters and monitoring accessing events at each of the various locks.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 19, 2002
    Publication date: December 19, 2002
    Inventors: Asil T. Gokcebay, Yucel K. Keskin, Robert E. Kearns
  • Portion of a key blade blank
    Patent number: D350059
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 6, 1993
    Date of Patent: August 30, 1994
    Assignee: Corbin Russwin, Inc.
    Inventors: Anthony J. Hoffman, Robert E. Kearns
  • Portion of a key blade blank
    Patent number: D350063
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 6, 1993
    Date of Patent: August 30, 1994
    Assignee: Corbin Russwin, Inc.
    Inventor: Robert E. Kearns
  • Portion of a key blade blank
    Patent number: D350276
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 6, 1993
    Date of Patent: September 6, 1994
    Assignee: Corbin Russwin, Inc.
    Inventors: Anthony J. Hoffman, Robert E. Kearns
  • Portion of a key blade blank
    Patent number: D350277
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 6, 1993
    Date of Patent: September 6, 1994
    Assignee: Corbin Russwin, Inc.
    Inventors: Anthony J. Hoffman, Robert E. Kearns
  • Portion of a key blade blank
    Patent number: D350687
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 6, 1993
    Date of Patent: September 20, 1994
    Assignee: Corbin Russwin, Inc.
    Inventors: Anthony J. Hoffman, Robert E. Kearns
  • Portion of a key blade blank
    Patent number: D351332
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 6, 1993
    Date of Patent: October 11, 1994
    Assignee: Corbin Russwin, Inc.
    Inventors: Anthony J. Hoffman, Robert E. Kearns
  • Portion of a key blade blank
    Patent number: D351782
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 6, 1993
    Date of Patent: October 25, 1994
    Assignee: Corbin Russwin, Inc.
    Inventors: Anthony J. Hoffman, Robert E. Kearns
  • Portion of a key blade blank
    Patent number: D351784
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 6, 1993
    Date of Patent: October 25, 1994
    Assignee: Corbin Russwin, Inc.
    Inventors: Anthony J. Hoffman, Robert E. Kearns
  • Portion of a key blade blank
    Patent number: D352225
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 6, 1993
    Date of Patent: November 8, 1994
    Assignee: Corbin Russwin, Inc.
    Inventors: Anthony J. Hoffman, Robert E. Kearns
  • Portion of a key blade blank
    Patent number: D352226
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 6, 1993
    Date of Patent: November 8, 1994
    Assignee: Corbin Russwin, Inc.
    Inventors: Anthony J. Hoffman, Robert E. Kearns
  • Portion of a key blade blank
    Patent number: D352227
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 6, 1993
    Date of Patent: November 8, 1994
    Assignee: Corbin Russwin, Inc.
    Inventors: Anthony J. Hoffman, Robert E. Kearns
  • Portion of a key blade blank
    Patent number: D352228
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 6, 1993
    Date of Patent: November 8, 1994
    Assignee: Corbin Russwin, Inc.
    Inventors: Anthony J. Hoffman, Robert E. Kearns
  • Portion of a key blade blank
    Patent number: D352229
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 6, 1993
    Date of Patent: November 8, 1994
    Assignee: Corbin Russwin, Inc.
    Inventor: Robert E. Kearns
  • Portion of a key blade blank
    Patent number: D352446
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 6, 1993
    Date of Patent: November 15, 1994
    Assignee: Corbin Russwin, Inc.
    Inventors: Anthony J. Hoffman, Robert E. Kearns
  • Portion of a key blade blank
    Patent number: D352447
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 6, 1993
    Date of Patent: November 15, 1994
    Assignee: Corbin Russwin, Inc.
    Inventor: Robert E. Kearns
  • Portion of a key blade blank
    Patent number: D352448
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 6, 1993
    Date of Patent: November 15, 1994
    Assignee: Corbin Russwin, Inc.
    Inventors: Anthony J. Hoffman, Robert E. Kearns
  • Portion of a key blade blank
    Patent number: D362796
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 8, 1994
    Date of Patent: October 3, 1995
    Assignee: Corbin Russwin, Inc.
    Inventors: Anthony J. Hoffman, Robert E. Kearns