Abstract: A sunshade is provided that is intended to be attached to a building by supports arranged along an inner side, so as to protect the building from solar radiation. The sunshade includes a fixed part equipped with supports, and a moving part guided by guide members that allow the sunshade to be moved toward the fixed part in order to obtain an overlapping of these parts under the effect of a motorizing system, these two fixed and moving parts accepting photovoltaic cells.

Abstract: A sound damping wallboard for installation on an installed wallboard, a sound damping wallboard system, and a method of constructing a sound damping wallboard on a building structure are disclosed. The sound damping wallboard comprises a gypsum layer having a gypsum layer inner surface and a gypsum layer outer surface, a sound damping layer disposed at the gypsum layer inner surface for installation between the gypsum layer and an installed wallboard and having a sound damping layer inner surface, a first encasing layer disposed at the gypsum layer outer surface, and a second encasing layer disposed at the sound damping layer inner surface.

Abstract: Pre-fabricated, custom pre-designed, high-density engineered solid surface products, including countertops and other architectural surfaces such as vertical wall surfaces and decorative panels and a method of manufacture of unitary custom-fit interior and exterior engineered solid surface products that are stain resistant, moisture impervious, UV resistant, acid resistant, dimensionally stable, abrasion and impact resistant, and are glazed to produce unique decorative and utilitarian surfaces in a wide range of colors and textures, including artistic, one-of-a-kind works. The glaze surface includes exterior vertical edges on countertops and back-splashes that are continuous with the top surface color and design. Optional flaming (open flame treatment or “flame painting”) or texturing of the post-glazed surface produces in a wide range of finishes, including a leather-look finish for crazed glazes.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a natural stone development method which enables natural stones used particularly on exterior wall and interior wall and all kinds of coatings to be mounted easily. With the inventive method, natural stones used on wall coatings are reinforced. In addition; the inventive method also enables to reduce cost of workmanship occurring during facade or wall and all kinds of coatings, loss of time and waste experienced.

Abstract: Flooring material comprising sheet-shaped floor elements with a mainly square or rectangular shape. The floor elements are provided with edges, a lower side and an upper decorative layer. The floor elements are intended to be joined by means of joining members. The floor elements are provided with male joining members on a first edge while a second edge of the floor elements are provided with a female joining member. The male joining member is provided with a tongue and a lower side groove while the female joining member is provided with a groove and a cheek. the cheek being provided with a lip. The floor elements are provided with a male vertical assembly joining member on a third edge while a fourth, opposite. edge is provided with female vertical assembly joining member.

Abstract: A glue-free antislip plastic floorboard and a manufacturing method thereof, comprising from a top to a bottom a wear-resistance layer, a printing layer, a polyvinyl chloride (PVC) medium material layer, a glass fiber, a PVC medium material layer, a PVC bottom layer and a PVC antislip layer. Component composition of PVC medium material: a weight percentage of PVC resin is 13-15.42%, a weight percentage of calcium carbonate is 74-75.55%, a weight percentage of a plasticizer is 10-11%, a weight percentage of a stabilizer is 0.25-0.28%, and a weight percentage of carbon black is 0.2-0.3%. Component composition of PVC bottom material: a weight percentage of the PVC resin is 34.7-40%, a weight percentage of the calcium carbonate is 34-40%, a weight percentage of the plasticizer is 24-24.9%, a weight percentage of the stabilizer is 0.7-0.8%, and a weight percentage of the black carbon is 0.4-0.5%.

Abstract: Building panels with a homogenous decorative surface having a wear layer comprising fibres, binders and wear resistant particles.

Abstract: A portable fencing track that is readily assembled and disassembled at different venues includes a series of modular panels disposed adjacent to one another and interconnected to form an elongated central fencing floor. A piste or strip of electrically conductive material is placed and positioned with respect to the elongated central floor, and a perimeter floor is arranged so as to surround the central floor and the piste or strip. A threshold, preferably adjoining each of the modular panels located adjacent to the perimeter flooring, has lateral and end sections overlying adjacent portions of the strip and the perimeter floor, and at least one of the threshold sections defines a channel to receive wiring. Support elements are mounted to each of the floor panels and the perimeter floor to resiliently support the floor panels and the perimeter floor on a base surface and minimize damage over time to the ankles or hips of fencers. A process of assembling the track is also discussed.

Abstract: A universal services enclosure system, with a centralizing universal back panel, and universal enclosure, which attaches to a house or building, is designed to centralize, enclose, and visually hide, all current and future exterior service boxes, utility connections, and junction points to that building, in a manner that matches and/or complements the existing exterior façade and finish of that house or building.

Abstract: An assembly for coping and mounting trim molding is provided. A trim holding device for mounting a finish trim molding and a coping device are provided. The coping device includes a platform, having a back, into which to place a finish trim molding for coping and cutting, and a blade assembly having a cutter blade and configured to be manually actuated by a lever. The blade assembly is adjustable and is configured to rotate. The cutter blade is configured specifically to a size and a shape of the finish trim molding to be cut and coped. The mounting device includes a bracket, having a pair of mounting flanges, configured for placement along a wall. The bracket and flanges form generally an “F” shape trim holding device. The flanges are configured to securely hold a finish trim molding without the use of nails, glues, and adhesives.

Abstract: According to the present invention, an adapter solution is provided that allows different structural panels, such as flooring, with different profiles to be joined to different substructures, in such a way that the panels are properly aligned with the substructure. The adapter may also facilitate securely holding the panels over the substructure to create lateral alignment and stability. The adaptor solution also may be assembled or deployed quickly on a project and without adding significant lead lime or expense to the project.

Abstract: A suspended scaffold comprises a work platform (6) and at least one suspending device (2) via which the work platform (6) is attachable to an object (1). The suspending device (2) comprises a claw device (3) intended and configured to engage optionally directly on the object (1), and a coupling device (4). The claw device (3) is adjustable relative to the coupling device (4) between a first position (21) and a second position (22). The second position (22) lies spatially offset relative to the first position (21).

Abstract: A system used to form poured walls or structures with a finished surface which may be smooth, various pattern surfaces such as brick or stone or applying thin material, such as thin brick and thin stone, using exterior applied finish panels which are attached by attaching means, grapple catches, to the exterior face of a concrete/cementous material flow through lattice grid form as one or both forming surfaces in a concrete/cementous pour. When the forms are poured concrete/cementous material flows through the lattice grid panel and flows up to the interior forming face of the exterior applied finish panel. When the concrete hardens to the desired stiffness the exterior applied finish panel is removed the pattern or thin material remains on the exterior formed face and where the thin material holding gaskets were located now represent the thin material surrounding concrete/cementous material mortar joints.

Abstract: A pool skimmer adapter assembly that includes a skimmer vent tower adapter attached to an inner bottom portion of a pool skimmer basket via an attachment mechanism The pool skimmer assembly further including a skimmer vent tower having a mounting feature for engaging with the skimmer vent tower adapter wherein the skimmer vent tower is formed of an elongate vent body having a first vent tower end and a second vent tower end, the vent tower defining within the vent body and between the first vent tower end and the second vent tower end, a vent tower interior hollow, the vent body having a first vent orifice extending through the vent body between the vent tower interior hollow and space exterior to the vent tower, the first vent orifice being positioned, whereby, when the first vent tower end is connected with the skimmer vent tower adapter, the first vent orifice resides at a point lying at a greater linear distance from the basket bottom portion than the basket side portion rim resides from the basket bottom

Abstract: A roof system which includes a shear tie for the ridge beam is provided. This system is for use in connection with tile roofing systems in which a ridge vent for ventilation is also provided, but can be used with other roof systems. Sheathing is located on the rafters and a gap or slot is provided between the top edge of the sheathing and the ridge beam that extends along a majority of the ridge beam in order to provide an air flow path for building ventilation. A shear tie strap is connected to the ridge beam and to the sheathing on either side of the ridge beam. A shear tie strap is also provided.

Abstract: A tent frame for carrying a tent cloth comprises at least five rods (2) each configured to have one end (3) resting on a ground, to extend from that end divergingly towards a top (4) of a said tent and to carry a tent cloth bearing outside thereon, as well as an arrangement configured to inter-connect said rod so as to hold them in a determined mutual position. This arrangement comprises non-stretching elements (8) interconnecting every second said rod in the circumferential direction of said frame as seen from above so that each said rod will be internally passed by a said element inter-connecting the two adjacent rods on both sides thereof.

Abstract: An awning system for a canopy that couples to two legs of the canopy is disclosed. The awing includes a fabric cover and frameworks. The supportive frameworks include a pair of side supports, each attached to a leg of the canopy and a laterally telescoping crossbeam that attaches to the distal ends of the side supports. The frameworks further include a plurality of tent poles connected perpendicularly to the side supports. The poles support the fabric cover in an upwardly arched shape to facilitate the shedding of water. A tension pole is connected to the bottom of a proximal fabric panel and the top of the distal fabric panel using a system of fabric pockets. The fabric cover is removably attached to the frameworks. The awning provides all-weather protection and may display a sign. Removable rain gutters attach to the awning supports and channel water down legs of the canopy.

Abstract: An awning system for a canopy that couples to two legs of the canopy is disclosed. The awing includes a fabric cover and frameworks. The supportive frameworks include a pair of side supports, each attached to a leg of the canopy and a laterally telescoping crossbeam that attaches to the distal ends of the side supports. The frameworks further include a plurality of tent poles connected perpendicularly to the side supports. The poles support the fabric cover in an upwardly arched shape to facilitate the shedding of water. A tension pole is connected to the bottom of a proximal fabric panel and the top of the distal fabric panel using a system of fabric pockets. The fabric cover is removably attached to the frameworks. The awning provides all-weather protection and may display a sign. Removable rain gutters attach to the awning supports and channel water down legs of the canopy.

Abstract: A post cap is provided that is formed of a material having increased durability from the prior art post cap formed of plastics. The material includes some plastic components but also includes other compounds that provide the increased weight and durability to the post cap. The material includes a plastic, a solidifying agent, an accelerating agent, and a filler, optionally in conjunction with other ingredients, such as a color and one or more fillers. The material forming the post cap is formed in a mold in a suitable molding process, such as a casting process.

Abstract: A railing assembly may include a first railing portion including a first channel and a second channel. The railing assembly may include a first retaining element disposed at least partially in the first channel. A second retaining element may be disposed at least partially in the second channel. A baluster may be disposed at least partially in the first railing portion. The first retaining element and the second retaining element may be configured to retain the baluster relative to the first railing portion. The railing assembly may include a second railing portion, and the baluster may be disposed at least partially in the second railing portion.

Abstract: A post puller features a lifting member that is slidably disposed on a guide shaft and attachable to a lifting arrangement of a working machine. A pair of movable grippers are pivotally supported on the guide shaft at a fixed position therealong, and a pair of links are pivotally connected between the lifting member and the grippers. With a web or flange of the post received in a space between inner ends of the movable grippers, raising of the lifting member by the working machine lifts the outer ends of the movable grippers via the pair of links, thereby lowering inner ends of the grippers into closer proximity to one another to grip the web or flange of the post between the grippers. With the post gripped in this manner, further raising of the lifting member by the working machine pulls the post from the ground.

Abstract: A force transmission device configured to laterally displace a plane, such as a sliding door or glass, by joining with the plane and transmitting a lateral force to the plane. Once securely joined with the plane, the device forms a securely fastened, textured surface area enabling an object, such as a foot or hand, to laterally displace both the device and the attached plane. The device includes a base portion having a mount surface and an outer surface. The mount surface adheres to the plane through an adhesive portion. A cover portion may detachably cover the adhesive portion and be removed by a tab. A wedge portion having an apex end and a base end extends from the base portion to provide a surface for the object to apply a force on the device. The force is transmitted to the plane for lateral or pivotal displacement.

Abstract: A handle can be fastened to a main body by way of screws and includes a main profiled part having two receiving portions and at least two slot nuts, which each have a threaded hole for receiving one of the screws. One slot nut each is inserted in a receiving portion and can be clamped in the receiving portion when a screw, which passes through the main body, is screwed into the threaded hole. The clamping of the slot nuts generates tensile stresses which pull the main profiled part in the direction of the surface of the main body and thus secure the main profiled part to the main body.

Abstract: An access-control system is provided for a door lock that is associated with a door and a rotatable doorknob. The access-control system includes a doorknob cover.

Abstract: Some embodiments of the present door handles include a housing, a hand sanitizer delivery system coupled to the housing, the hand sanitizer delivery system having a reservoir configured to contain hand sanitizer, a nozzle in selective fluid communication with the reservoir, and a pump configured to communicate hand sanitizer from the reservoir to the nozzle, and a first lever movably coupled to the housing, where the housing is configured to be mounted to a door having a movable latch such that movement of the first lever a first distance in a first direction actuates the door latch, and where the hand sanitizer delivery system can be actuated independently of the door latch. In some embodiments, the housing is configured to be mounted to the door such that movement of the first lever a second distance, smaller than the first distance, in the first direction actuates the hand sanitizer delivery system.

Abstract: A door with adjustable lock connection hardware is provided. The lock connection hardware is movable to allow desired positioning of lock hardware without the need for drilling extra holes or other laborious action.

Abstract: A locking device includes a lock, a blade and an attachment. The lock includes a key slot and a lockpin unit. The key slot extends from a key insertion face to an interior of the lock. The lock includes an inner wall. The lockpin unit is in the lock and extends into the key slot from the inner wall of the lock. The blade includes a guiding end, a control end, a receiving portion located between the guiding and control ends, and a guiding piece. The guiding piece is arranged at the guiding end. The guiding end is located in the key slot, and the control end is located outside the key slot. The attachment is detachably attached to the receiving portion. The blade is slid to drive the attachment to be in or off contact with the lockpin unit.

Abstract: A timed unlocking and locking mailbox system to unlock and lock a mailbox at a predetermined, user or factory preset, and repeatable time, every day in order to control when mail can be accessed or deposited. This system is composed of a timing module that uses a micro-controller to time when to actuate an electric locking bar. The timing module and lock are powered by a solar panel and rechargeable batteries.

Abstract: A fixture lock is provided to lock two movable parts of a fixture so that one part may not be moved relative to another part to gain access to a receptacle formed in the fixture. The fixture lock could be used to lock a cabinet drawer in a closed position in a cabinet base to block access to a storage region formed in the cabinet drawer.

Abstract: An exit device having a dogging mechanism assembly for providing a visual indication of the state or position of at least certain components of the exit device, such as, for example, a latch, drive rod, and/or a hook bracket. The dogging mechanism assembly includes a displaceable arm actuator mechanism that is coupled to the hook bracket, the hook bracket being adapted to lockingly engage the drive rod. The actuator arm mechanism is adapted to displace an indicator mechanism at least from a first indicator position to a second indicator position as the actuator arm mechanism is displaced to at least one of a first position and a second position. The indicator mechanism has one or more indicators that provide a visual indication of a state or position of a component of the exit device when the indicator mechanism is in at least one of a first and second indicator position.

Abstract: A highly visible single use tag prevents the fraudulent return of garments. Two members are connected by a hinge. The hinge allows the members to move from an open configuration to a closed configuration where the members form and enclose a space. Complementary latch elements on the members engage and hold the members in the closed configuration. At least one of the members has a tack extending inwardly into the space enclosed by the members. This tack pierces a garment intended to be protected by the tag and maintains the tag on the garment. At least one of the members has at least one perforated line across the width of the member. This perforated line allows that member to be pulled apart and the tag removed without the need of any tool to do so.

Abstract: A restraint system has a block with a front end, a rear end, a first side, and a second side. The first and second sides are disposed between the front and rear ends. A receiving slot passes from the first side to the second side. A first locking slot and a second locking slot passes from the front end to the rear end. An elongate cable has a first and second terminus. A central portion of the cable is received in the receiving slot by passing the first terminus through the receiving slot. The first terminus is passed through the first locking slot and the second terminus is passed through the second locking slot, each from the rear end to the front end.

Abstract: An electrical latch assembly for a vehicle door is provided. The assembly includes an electrical housing having a fluid-tight open interior and an opening. A printed circuit board is disposed in the fluid-tight open interior between the first and second cover pieces and includes an electrical control unit. A latch mechanism is connected with the electrical housing around the opening and includes an electric motor. At least one electrical connector extends from the printed circuit board through the opening and establishes an electrical connection between the printed circuit board in the open interior of the electrical housing and the electric motor of the latch mechanism.

Abstract: A latch assembly is provided herein. The latch assembly having: a lock lever rotatably mounted to the latch assembly for movement between a first position and a second position; a switch positioned to detect movement of the lock lever between the first position and the second position, the switch being located in a carrier; an actuating lever rotatably mounted to the carrier for movement between a first position and a second positon, wherein the actuating lever is operably coupled to the lock lever such that movement of the lock lever from the first position to the second position causes the actuating lever to move from the first position to the second position; and wherein the switch is located in a first plane along with at least one other switch and the lock lever rotates in a second plane that is different from the first plane.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is an inside door handle assembly in a vehicle may include: a handle bracket in which a lever of the inside door handle is rotatably installed and a hook coupling hole is formed; a coupling protrusion protruding from the handle bracket; a mounting plate protruding from a door module, having a coupling groove into which the coupling protrusion is inserted in a direction parallel to a door, and having a locking bump to support the coupling protrusion such that the coupling protrusion is not moved in a direction crossing the door in a state where the coupling protrusion is inserted into the coupling groove; and a hook formed integrally with the door module so as to protrude from the door module, and inserted and coupled to the hook coupling hole of the handle bracket.

Abstract: A vehicle door handle assembly includes an actuating element, which is actuated by a user gripping the handle from behind. The actuating element protrudes outward through a recess in the handle from an inner cavity through a wall of the handle over an outer contour of the handle. The actuating element is movable through the recess in the direction of the handle inner cavity against an elastic restoring force. The actuating element is at least in sections made of a metal. Located inside the handle is a stationary electric module with an inductive distance sensor so that when the actuating element moves, the distance of the actuating element in relation to the inductive distance sensor changes. An evaluation unit detects the signals of the inductive distance sensor, detects an actuation as a function of the signals, and provides an output signal.

Abstract: A door handle device (1) for a motor vehicle has a holding device (2) with a door handle (6) arranged on an outer side (3) of the holding device (2) so as to be pivotable between a basic position (4) and a pivoted opening position (5). A damping device (7) is provided for damping a closing movement (8) of the door handle (6) from the pivoted opening position (5) into the basic position (4). A pivotable balancing device (10) for interaction with the damping device (7) is arranged on an inner side (9) of the holding device (2) and is coupled via a coupling device (11) to the door handle (6) so that a pivoting movement of the door handle (6) brings about an opposite rotational movement of the balancing device (10).

Abstract: A supplemental locking system comprises a mountable bracket for a door, a deadbolt housing and a deadbolt. The deadbolt housing and deadbolt are quickly coupled with a locking bracket and the deadbolt is movable to a lock position in one easy and quick movement. The deadbolt housing and deadbolt are able to be stored separately from the locking bracket so that the door is unable to be inadvertently locked. Then in the event of a lockdown or other emergency where it is necessary to lock the door, it is easy to couple the deadbolt housing and deadbolt to the locking bracket and move the deadbolt to a lock position in order to secure the door from the inside.

Abstract: A rotary latch assembly for a galley cart compartment door is disclosed comprising a barrel member rotating on a spindle and a handle connected to the barrel member. An interfering block outside the barrel member can prevent rotation of the barrel member when engaged with the barrel member, and be displaced by a lock button diametrically opposed with the interfering block. The handle of the rotary latch bears against the door in a locked position to prevent the door from opening, and the button when depressed releases the barrel member to rotate and the handle to pivot out of the path of the door.

Abstract: An operating device for operating at least one door of an aircraft comprises a chassis that is fixed and secured to a fuselage of the aircraft, a control handle that is rotationally and translationally movable with respect to the chassis, a mechanism for converting a rotational movement of the control handle into an opening movement of the door. The translational movement allows the control handle to be in an in position in which it is aligned with the exterior surface of the fuselage and an out position in which it projects beyond the exterior surface of the fuselage. The control handle includes a cylindrical body and a head connected to one end of the body. The head of the control handle includes a fixed part rigidly connected to the body of the control handle and extending perpendicular thereto, and a movable part rotatably connected to the body and having a folded-down position against the fixed part and a deployed position in which the control handle has a T shape.

Abstract: The invention LIFT STOP III is a mechanical device that is made to lift a doorstop from its down position to its full up position. The LIFT STOP III is used in conjunction with a doorstop.

Abstract: A door lock has a base, a wedge, and two pins. The base has an engaging end that has two holes and is wider than a base abutting end. The wedge extends upwardly from the. The two pins are configured to pass through the base holes and apertures in a floor surface to secure the base to the floor surface. An outermost edge of each of the base holes is laterally outside opposite sides of the wedge. In another embodiment, a door lock includes a base, a wedge, two pins, and a magnet. The base has an engaging end has two holes and is wider than a base abutting end. The pins are configured to pass through the base holes and apertures in the floor surface to temporarily secure the base to the floor surface. The magnet selectively biases the pins to the base when the base is not engaged.

Abstract: An apparatus for supporting a display panel is disclosed. In one aspect, the apparatus includes first and second support portions configured to support a display panel and respectively rotatable based on first and second rotation shafts substantially parallel to each other. The apparatus also includes a first connecting portion positioned on the first rotation shaft and fixedly combined to one side of the first support portion and a second connecting portion positioned on the second rotation shaft and fixedly combined to one side of the second support portion. The apparatus further includes a spacer maintaining a constant distance between the first and second rotation shafts, wherein the spacer is penetrated by the first and second connecting portions such that the first and second connecting portions are rotatable and a link member rotatably combined to one side of the first connecting portion and one side of the second connecting portion.

Abstract: An interactive sliding-door device has a track assembly, a door assembly, and an interacting assembly. The track assembly is mounted on a top end of an inner space of a building, and has multiple elongated members disposed side by side. The door assembly has multiple boards mounted in the elongated members respectively. Each of the boards has two wheel assemblies, and the wheel assemblies are slideable relative to the elongated members. Therefore, the boards can slide in two ways, and are unrestrained from a construction layout of the building. The wheel assembly is adjustable according to a height of the board. The interacting assembly may be mounted on the board directly or by two mounting assemblies. The interacting assembly has two clamps, two positioning wheels and a cord. The cord is mounted in the positioning wheels and clamped by the clamps and then the boards can slide interactively and stably.

Abstract: A counterbalance assembly for an appliance hinge has a base including first and second spaced-apart side walls and a transverse face wall. A channel is located between the first and second side walls. First and second notch portions are respectively located in the first and second side walls. A rotating cam is supported on the base and has a camshaft that extends between the side walls and that is adapted for rotation about an axis of rotation, a first end located in the first notch portion and a second end located in the second notch portion. A biasing spring has an inner end engaged with the base and an outer end spaced from the base. A spring rod includes an outer end operatively coupled to the spring and an inner end operatively coupled to the lever. The lever also pivotally connects to the lobe of the cam. A damper assembly is connected to the base and having a piston which is moved between a first position and a second position by the lever contacting the piston.

Abstract: A garage defense system is disclosed. The system can comprise a main plate, a brace, a thumb screw and a pair of fasteners. The main plate can comprise a slot and one or more pairs of first fastener orifices. The brace can comprise an indention and a pair of brace arms on opposite sides of the indention. Further, the indention can wrap around a connection arm, and can comprise a thumb screw orifice. Each of the brace arms can comprise a second fastener orifice. The second fastener orifices on the brace arms can be aligned with the first fastener orifices. Each fastener can pass within one of the first fastener orifices and the second fastener orifices, such that the brace is connected to the main plate.

Abstract: A door suspension device includes a driving-side member, a hanger, an elastic member, and a first adjustment bolt. The hanger is configured so as to be displaceable in an opening/closing direction in conjunction with the driving-side member and supports a door. The elastic member allows relative displacements of the driving-side member and the hanger by elastically deforming in accordance with a load between the driving-side member and the hanger. The first adjustment bolt is a member for adjusting an initial value of a load that acts between the driving-side member and the hanger. The first adjustment bolt includes a male screw section to be fixed to the driving-side member, and a head which is arranged so that an axial force acting on the first adjustment bolt is received by an edge of the hanger.

Abstract: A sensor device for a motor vehicle including a control and evaluation circuit and at least one sensor electrode coupled therewith, wherein the sensor electrode is designed as a conductor loop, which is coupled to the control and evaluation circuit at two contacts. The control and evaluation circuit has a measurement circuit, which monitors the sensor electrode for capacitance changes. The control and evaluation circuit includes a test connection that can be activated intermittently, which tests the integrity of the sensor electrode and its coupling to the control and evaluation circuit. The test connection has a triggering mechanism that can be activated in order to intermittently couple a test capacitor to the sensor electrode, such that the measurement circuit also detects the capacitance of the test capacitor in addition to the capacitance of the sensor electrode.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is a method including manufacturing a barrier opening system comprising a barrier operator, and at least one wireless transmitter for wirelessly transmitting commands to the barrier operator. Prior to delivery of the barrier opening system to an end user, an authorization code is programmed into the at least one wireless transmitter. Also prior to delivery of the barrier opening system to the end user, the barrier operator is placed into a learn mode. The authorization code is then transmitted to the barrier operator while the barrier operator is in the learn mode, using a transmitter external to the barrier opening system. The barrier operator then exits the learn mode. The barrier operator is thereafter packaged together the at least one wireless transmitter.

Abstract: A container includes a web server that can communicate with a web browser to control access and account for asset events that occur when the box is used. A personal identifier must be satisfied to open a drawer of the box. A latching system uses an access actuator for normal opening and closing in response to the personal identifier. Several features secure the box against weather and tampering.