Electrical Type (e.g., Solenoid) Patents (Class 70/277)
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Patent number: 11578506Abstract: A transmission structure of a rotary shaft of an electronic lock contains: a drive unit which includes a holding plate, a motor, a worm, and a driven wheel. The holding plate includes an externally threaded portion and a fixing orifice. The driven wheel includes an internally threaded orifice, two protrusions, two flat zones, two arcuate fringes, and a tooth section. The transmission unit includes a guide element, a movable element, a resilient element, a retainer, and an acting element. The guiding element has a central orifice, the movable element has a guiding orifice, and the acting element has a slidable post. The frame includes a defining orifice and is welded with the holding plate. The connection seat is received in the defining orifice and includes a retaining portion. After the connection seat is received in the defining orifice, the retaining portion is engaged with a fastening ring.Type: GrantFiled: August 27, 2020Date of Patent: February 14, 2023Inventor: Jeff Chen
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Patent number: 11536051Abstract: An electronic cylinder lock has a main body. The main body is provided with a rotary cam. A first shaft is connected to the rotary cam. The first shaft has a first engaging portion. The main body is provided with a second shaft. The second shaft has a second engaging portion. A control lever is connected to the second shaft. A driving source is connected to the control lever. The driving source can drive the control lever to pull the second shaft to approach the first shaft, so that the second engaging portion is engaged with the first engaging portion, thereby improving the joint stability between the second engaging portion and the first engaging portion.Type: GrantFiled: November 25, 2020Date of Patent: December 27, 2022Assignee: POWERTEK HARDWARE CO., LTD.Inventor: Chung-Yu Chen
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Patent number: 11465585Abstract: Disclosed is an activation module for a function in a motor vehicle accommodated in a component, the module including a detection and communication device including at least one communication antenna transmitting at a high frequency and a device for detecting a deformation of the component, the communication antenna being connected to a printed circuit board including a unit for measuring voltage variation across the terminals of the communication antenna, a unit for interpreting the measuring unit and transmission and reception unit with an electronic control unit having a unit for activating the function. The communication antenna is movable relative to the printed circuit board under the action of the deformation of the component, the measuring unit then detecting a voltage variation across the terminals of the communication antenna.Type: GrantFiled: July 10, 2019Date of Patent: October 11, 2022Assignee: VITESCO TECHNOLOGIES GMBHInventors: Gabriel Spick, Olivier Elie, Olivier Gerardiere
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Patent number: 11408203Abstract: An access control device generally includes an electromechanical actuator operable to transition the access control device between a locked state and an unlocked state, an energy storage device operable to store electrical power from a power supply, and control circuitry. The control circuitry is configured to direct a first electrical power from the energy storage device to the electromechanical actuator in response to one or more first criteria. In a fail secure mode, the first electrical power is configured to cause the electromechanical actuator to transition the access control device to the locked state. In a fail safe mode, the first electrical power is configured to cause the electromechanical actuator to transition the access control device to the unlocked state. Certain embodiments further include a user-adjustable switch operable to transition the control circuitry between the fail secure mode and the fail safe mode.Type: GrantFiled: October 20, 2020Date of Patent: August 9, 2022Assignee: Schlage Lock Company LLCInventors: John C. Carpenter, William B. Ainley
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Patent number: 11408205Abstract: Electromechanical lock. Actuator (103) comprises drive head (109) rotatable by electric power (160). Access control mechanism (104) comprises driven gear (101) with cogs, and grip mechanism (111). Drive head (109) comprises two pins (210, 212) configured and positioned so that one of pins (210, 212) is in notch between two cogs (220, 222, 224, 226, 228) of driven gear (101). For opening, drive head (109) rotates driven gear (101) to open position (400), by two pins (210, 212) driving cogs (220, 222, 224, 226, 228) and overcoming grip mechanism (111), and thereby setting access control mechanism (104) to be rotatable (152) by user. If external mechanical break-in force (172) is applied, drive head (109) remains stationary by at least one of pins (210, 212) contacting at least one of cogs (220, 222, 224), and by grip mechanism (111) holding driven gear (101) stationary in locked position (200).Type: GrantFiled: October 16, 2018Date of Patent: August 9, 2022Assignee: ILOQ OYInventors: Mika Piirainen, Mauri Arvola
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Patent number: 11378593Abstract: A voltage display module for a voltage indication device has a well body, communication cable, cap, and battery shuttle. The well body is secured to the door of the electrical enclosure. The communication plug of the communication cable is secured to the well body. The cap is removably secured to the well body and is accessible to a user from outside the enclosure. The battery shuttle is housed within the well body and has a communication jack secured to one end. The communication jack is configured to engage the communication plug when the battery shuttle is fully inserted and configured to be electrically isolated from the plug when the battery shuttle is partially withdrawn.Type: GrantFiled: September 18, 2017Date of Patent: July 5, 2022Assignee: Panduit Corp.Inventors: Derek W. Blanton, Michael Scott Adams
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Patent number: 11346126Abstract: Locking device having a guard lock for safety doors, comprising a mechanical actuator which can be fastened on a movable door part and a housing which interacts with the actuator and can be fastened to a door counterpart, which housing comprises a receptor to which the actuator can be inserted, and the housing comprises a locking element which is displaceable between an unlocked position, in which the actuator can be released, and a locked position, in which the actuator can be fixed relative to the receptor, wherein the actuator comprises an engagement tongue having an engagement recess for mechanical operative engagement with a head end of a locking element in form of an engagement plunger, the engagement plunger being guided in the housing so as to be longitudinally displaceable a spring-biased manner in the in a plunger longitudinal direction relative to an inner fixed bearing, being shaped as a bushing and carrying radially displaceable and fixable engagement elements which lock the engagement plunger atType: GrantFiled: November 20, 2019Date of Patent: May 31, 2022Assignee: K.A. SCHMERSAL HOLDING GMBH & CO. KGInventors: Christian Uhlenbrock, Thomas Buchwald, Yasar Cevic, Tobias Gerbracht
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Patent number: 11313152Abstract: A lock can include a motor assembly, a gear assembly, and an unlocking assembly. The motor assembly can include a motor and a drive shaft. The gear assembly can include a cam, a pinion gear, and a pinion. The pinion gear can include a plurality of teeth disposed along only a portion of a perimeter of the pinion gear. The pinion gear can be configured to engage the pinion. The pinion can be configured to translate laterally to release a biasing member to unlock a door of a container.Type: GrantFiled: May 14, 2019Date of Patent: April 26, 2022Assignee: United States Postal ServiceInventors: William Albert Tartal, Gabriel Michael Yessin
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Patent number: 11220844Abstract: A lockset that includes a latch assembly, an interior assembly and an exterior assembly. The latch assembly includes a bolt movable between an extended position and a retracted position. The interior assembly is configured to electronically control movement of the bolt between the extended position and the retracted position. The exterior assembly includes a locking assembly configured to be mechanically coupled with the latch assembly. The interior assembly includes an interior wireless communication unit and the exterior assembly includes an exterior wireless communication unit that is configured to wirelessly communicate therebetween. In some embodiments, an exterior assembly includes a photovoltaic cell and the interior assembly includes a light source. The light source and the solar cell are configured for wirelessly communicating and for power transmission between the exterior and interior assemblies through a bore hole in the door.Type: GrantFiled: April 17, 2017Date of Patent: January 11, 2022Assignee: Spectrum Brands, Inc.Inventors: Derek Imanuel, Chasen Scott Beck, Matthew Lovett, Nedal Akram Almomani
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Patent number: 11193307Abstract: A key, a lock core and a lock, relating to a key, a lock core and a lock are provided. The key includes: a column body, a first end of the column body being provided with a light emitting component; a first cathode component disposed on the column body and connected to one end of the light emitting component to be mated with a second cathode component in the lock core; a first piezoelectric electrode disposed on the column body and connected to the other end of the light emitting component to be pressed against a second piezoelectric electrode in the lock core. When the first cathode component is mated with the second cathode component in the lock core, and the first piezoelectric electrode is pressed against the second piezoelectric electrode in the lock core, a piezoelectric current is generated, to cause the light emitting component to emit light.Type: GrantFiled: June 18, 2019Date of Patent: December 7, 2021Assignee: BOE TECHNOLOGY GROUP CO., LTD.Inventor: Wenbo Li
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Patent number: 11183731Abstract: A battery case unlocking apparatus, a battery case, and a quick battery case replacement system. The battery case unlocking apparatus comprises: a mount (1), an extensible/retractable mechanism (2), a transmission mechanism (3), and a locking mechanism (4). The locking mechanism (4) is used for locking and fixing a body (6) of a battery case to a battery holder (7) of an electric vehicle. The extensible/retractable mechanism (2) passes through the mount (1) and carries out extension/retraction movement in the mount (1) relative to the transmission mechanism (3) to drive the transmission mechanism (3) to move between the extensible/retractable mechanism (2) and the locking mechanism (4), thereby controlling the locking or unlocking of the locking mechanism (4). The battery case comprises the body (6) and the battery case unlocking apparatus. The quick battery case replacement system comprises: the battery holder (7), a replacement device (8), and the battery case.Type: GrantFiled: December 29, 2018Date of Patent: November 23, 2021Assignees: SHANGHAI DIANBA NEW ENERGY TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD., AULTON NEW ENERGY AUTOMOTIVE TECHNOLOGY GROUPInventors: Jianping Zhang, Chunhua Huang, Danliang Qiu
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Patent number: 11156017Abstract: A rotatable battery mount includes a lock plate configured to be operatively coupled to a housing for an electronic locking device. The housing may be configured to mount to a panel or door of a cabinet or other article of furniture. A battery plate is pivotably coupled to the lock plate, and a battery case operatively coupled to the battery plate and configured to contain at least one battery for powering the electronic locking device. A hinge couples the lock plate and the battery plate, the hinge being configured to permit the battery plate to shift relative to the lock plate between a first position and a second position, the hinge configured to releasably secure the battery plate in at least the first position.Type: GrantFiled: January 16, 2020Date of Patent: October 26, 2021Assignee: Digilock Asia, Ltd.Inventors: An Zhang, Asil Gokcebay
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Patent number: 11124990Abstract: A deadbolt lock assembly including a retractable and extendable deadbolt, a housing, an outside member movably mounted on the housing and being normally disconnected from the deadbolt, and an operator input device on the housing, with the operator input device connecting the member to the deadbolt in response to presentation of an appropriate credential, such that a force applied to the member by the operator is mechanically transmitted to the deadbolt to move the deadbolt.Type: GrantFiled: January 8, 2019Date of Patent: September 21, 2021Assignee: Schlage Lock Company LLCInventors: George Frolov, John E. Walsh, Victor Bogdanov, Alfred S. Levesque, Kevin D. Miller, Don Shilonie, Adam O'Day
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Patent number: 11044821Abstract: An enclosure assembly for enclosing an electronic controller. The enclosure assembly comprises a housing having a plurality of cavities formed therein for receiving electrical components of the electrical controller. The enclosure assembly further includes an over-molded part formed from an elastic material that lines at least a portion of each cavity. The over-molded part reduces the effect of deceleration forces on the electrical component that is received in the cavity thereby protecting it from damage. The over-molded part includes a retention feature that locates the over-molded part within the cavity and secures it to the enclosure assembly. An interference fit is provided between the over-molded part and the electrical component received in the cavity.Type: GrantFiled: February 3, 2020Date of Patent: June 22, 2021Assignee: MAGNA CLOSURES, INC.Inventor: Marco Taurasi
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Patent number: 11035157Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a closure latch for a vehicle door, and more particularly to a closure latch for a vehicle door equipped with a passive entry feature. To this end, the present disclosure relates to the use of a bidirectional power release mechanism operable in a first mode to release a latch mechanism under normal operating conditions and which is operable in a second mode to release the latch mechanism under emergency operating conditions.Type: GrantFiled: May 23, 2018Date of Patent: June 15, 2021Assignee: MAGNA CLOSURES INC.Inventor: Francesco Cumbo
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Patent number: 11008798Abstract: To improve toughness of a non-contact type safety door switch. A safety switch includes a metallic casing integrated as a first part of an enclosure, having an opening in a front side, a cover integrated as a front part of the enclosure, covering the opening, the cover having a surface as a front surface of the enclosure, a wireless means, a determination means, an output means, circuit substrates provided inside the metallic casing and the cover, on which the wireless means, the determination means and the output means are mounted, and attachment holes on a side surface of the metallic casing, the side surface being adjacent to the front surface of the enclosure for attaching the casing.Type: GrantFiled: February 8, 2019Date of Patent: May 18, 2021Assignee: KEYENCE CORPORATIONInventors: Hiroshi Kashima, Lye Tatt Cheah
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Patent number: 10965163Abstract: What is presented is a power-transfer system that provides resonant inductive power from a first object to a second object, which is adjacent to the first object. The system includes a first transformer portion that is positioned on the first object and having a first core portion. The first core portion includes a transmit unit configured to transfer an electromagnetic field to the second transformer portion. The first core portion also includes first circuitry that allows the transmit unit to transfer the electromagnetic field. The second transformer portion is positioned on the second object and has a second core portion. The second core portion includes a receiver unit configured to receive the electromagnetic field. The second core portion also includes second circuitry that allows the transmit unit to transfer the electromagnetic field.Type: GrantFiled: January 29, 2020Date of Patent: March 30, 2021Assignee: Hanchett Entry Systems, Inc.Inventors: Robert W. Lewis, Leland J. Hanchett, Jr.
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Patent number: 10930099Abstract: A cam lock for cabinets, drawers, drug cabinets, credenzas, sliding doors, lockers, mail boxes and other door type applications is compact in size, fits an existing cam lock opening and provides electronic access via a keypad or other electronic access. Using batteries, such as AAA size batteries or smaller, the lock has electronics that release a lock turn knob or handle when the correct code is entered. Preferably a set of electronic contacts is included at an accessible position on the lock housing to allow both master access and power jumping with a common manager's implement, for situations of lost codes and/or battery failure. In a particular embodiment the lock is long, narrow and low in profile so as to fit on the margin of a steel or wood file cabinet, compatible with the cam lock opening already provided. The locks, NFC-enabled, can be used in securing delivery boxes to enable delivery access, when authorized.Type: GrantFiled: February 17, 2020Date of Patent: February 23, 2021Assignee: Digilock Asia Ltd.Inventor: Asil T. Gokcebay
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Patent number: 10920455Abstract: A locking mechanism for a bored lock has a lock chassis, a locking element, a motor housing, a reversible electric motor, an auger, and a spiral lock spring disposed between the locking element and the motor. The motor may drive the auger in a first or second rotational direction to move the spring towards/away from the motor to reduce/increase spring force on the locking element, thereby moving the locking element to an unlocked/locked position. One of the locking element and motor housing has a projection while the other has a guideway for slideably receiving the projection. The guideway prevents rotation of the locking element with respect to the motor as it moves between locked and unlocked positions. The projection and guideway are interlocked to prevent disassembly of the locking element and motor housing.Type: GrantFiled: September 24, 2019Date of Patent: February 16, 2021Assignee: Sargent Manufacturing CompanyInventors: Wai P. Wong, Michael Lorello, Adam O'Day
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Patent number: 10905989Abstract: A water filter assembly is provided that includes features that facilitate mounting and removal of a water filter cartridge to and from a manifold. In particular, the water filter assembly includes an electromagnet interface that simplifies and aids mounting of the water filter cartridge to the manifold as well as removal from the manifold.Type: GrantFiled: May 16, 2018Date of Patent: February 2, 2021Assignee: Haier US Appliance Solutions, Inc.Inventors: Sharath Chandra, Naresh Suthar, Gregory Sergeevich Chernov, Koncha Chandra Sekhar, Allamneni Naga Tejaswini, Syed Moin Ahmed
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Patent number: 10909789Abstract: A cam lock for cabinets, drawers, drug cabinets, credenzas, sliding doors, lockers, mail boxes and other door type applications is compact in size, fits an existing cam lock opening and provides electronic access via a keypad or other electronic access. Using batteries, such as AAA size batteries or smaller, the lock has electronics that release a lock turn knob or handle when the correct code is entered. Preferably a set of electronic contacts is included at an accessible position on the lock housing to allow both master access and power jumping with a common manager's implement, for situations of lost codes and/or battery failure. In a particular embodiment the lock is long, narrow and low in profile so as to fit on the margin of a steel or wood file cabinet, compatible with the cam lock opening already provided. The locks, NFC-enabled, can be used in securing delivery boxes to enable delivery access, when authorized.Type: GrantFiled: April 6, 2017Date of Patent: February 2, 2021Assignee: Digilock Asia Ltd.Inventor: Asil T. Gokcebay
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Patent number: 10808423Abstract: An access control system including a locking assembly and a drive assembly operable to actuate the locking assembly. The drive assembly includes an electromechanical actuator, an energy storage device, and a control system. The electromechanical actuator is operable, upon receiving power, to transition the locking assembly between a locked state and an unlocked state. The energy storage device is electrically coupled to the electromechanical actuator, and is configured to store electrical power from the power supply when the drive assembly is coupled to the power supply. The control system is configured to couple the drive assembly to the power supply in response to a first condition, and to thereafter transmit energy only from the energy storage device to power the electromechanical actuator, based at least in part upon a level of energy stored in the energy storage device.Type: GrantFiled: June 25, 2019Date of Patent: October 20, 2020Assignee: Schlage Lock Company LLCInventors: John C. Carpenter, William B. Ainley
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Patent number: 10710806Abstract: Disclosed are various embodiments that may facilitate transferring an item to a receptacle using a conveyor and a robotic drive unit. The robotic drive unit moves to be proximate to a receptacle. The robotic drive unit can align an item with the receptacle. The item can be transferred to the receptacle via the conveyor.Type: GrantFiled: November 1, 2018Date of Patent: July 14, 2020Assignee: AMAZON TECHNOLOGIES, INC.Inventors: Rishabh Agarwal, Venkataramanan Subramanian, Mustafa Mustansir Hussain, Ahmed Shareef, Vikas Vishwanatham
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Patent number: 10711486Abstract: A clutch assembly for a lock includes a driver (1), having a driver shaft (9); a coupler (3); and a follower (2). The driver (1), the coupler (3) and the driver shaft (9) are configured to rotate concentrically together. The coupler (3) is configured to move along the central axis of the driver shaft (9) to couple to or decouple from the follower (2). The driver (1) and the follower (2) are configured to rotate concentrically together when the coupler (3) is engaged to the follower (2), and wherein the driver (1) and the follower (2) are configured to rotate independently when the coupler (3) is disengaged from the follower (2).Type: GrantFiled: April 20, 2017Date of Patent: July 14, 2020Inventors: Yan Guo, Henry Guo
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Patent number: 10693310Abstract: Various door locks and their methods of operation are described. In one embodiment, one or more capacitors are discharged to power one or more electrical loads of a door lock and then charged by one or more associated power sources. During this type of operation, a voltage of the one or more capacitors may cyclically vary between a first voltage threshold and a second voltage threshold. Methods related to estimating an amount of energy provided to the one or more capacitors using time measurements are also described.Type: GrantFiled: September 26, 2018Date of Patent: June 23, 2020Assignee: Sargent Manufacturing CompanyInventors: Mark Bryla, Michael Lorello
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Patent number: 10641008Abstract: The invention provides a magnetic actuator including at least two magnets. One magnet is a semi hard magnet and the other magnet is a hard magnet. The hard magnet is configured to open or close the magnetic actuator. The semi hard magnet and the hard magnet are placed adjacent to each other. A change in magnetization polarization of the semi hard magnet is configured to push or pull the hard magnet to open or close a digital lock realised with the magnetic actuator. The magnetic actuator of the invention can also be used to realise a valve.Type: GrantFiled: February 4, 2019Date of Patent: May 5, 2020Assignee: Axtuator OYInventor: Mika Pukari
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Patent number: 10597902Abstract: A double clutch assembly includes a first clutch assembly and a second clutch assembly. The first clutch assembly includes a cylinder (21), a driver assembly, comprising a control member (11), a driver (1), and a driver shaft (9), wherein the control member (11), the driver (1), the driver shaft (9) and are configured to rotate concentrically together and a follower (2). The cylinder (21) is connected to the driver shaft (9). The rotation of the cylinder (21) causes the driver shaft (9) to engage with or disengage from the follower (2). The second clutch assembly includes an actuating assembly and a coupler (3). The coupler (3) relates to and is configured to rotate concentrically with the driver assembly. The actuating assembly is operably connected to the coupler (3) and is configured to move the coupler (3) causing the coupler (3) to disengage from or engage with the follower (2).Type: GrantFiled: April 20, 2017Date of Patent: March 24, 2020Inventors: Yan Guo, Henry Guo
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Patent number: 10533343Abstract: A lock including a housing and an opening for receiving a locking bolt moveable between a locked position and an unlocked position is provided. The lock also includes a rotary actuator having a rotary output of a predetermined amount and responsive to entry of an electronic combination input by a user; a cam wheel operably coupled to the housing and responsive to a manual combination input of the user, the cam wheel including a cam way; a bolt release lever moveably coupled to the housing and including a nose portion engageable with the cam way and a locking bar; and an armature post responsive to both the rotary and manual inputs, the armature post moveable between a blocking position for blocking the locking bolt in the locked position and an unblocking position for allowing the locking bolt to move into the unlocked position.Type: GrantFiled: February 17, 2015Date of Patent: January 14, 2020Assignee: MG TECH CENTER BV H.O.D.N. LOCK TECHNOLOGYInventor: Klaus W. Gartner
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Patent number: 10536672Abstract: An apparatus includes a first video capture device, a second video capture device and a circuit. The first video capture device may be configured to capture a first plurality of video frames of a first field of view. The second video capture device may be configured to capture a second plurality of video frames of a second field of view. The circuit may be configured to generate a first video stream in response to the first video frames, generate a second video stream in response to the second video frames and wirelessly communicate the first video stream and the second video stream to a device. The first field of view may capture an area in front of the apparatus. The second field of view may capture an area under and behind the apparatus. The second field of view may comprise a blind spot of the first field of view.Type: GrantFiled: June 19, 2019Date of Patent: January 14, 2020Assignee: KUNA SYSTEMS CORPORATIONInventors: Sai-Wai Fu, Haomiao Huang, Harold G. Sampson
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Patent number: 10490044Abstract: An anti-fraud security tag removal system reads product identifiers on groups of items presented for purchase at a point of sale area. The product identifiers indicate how many of the items include security tags that must be removed. A security tag detacher removes security tags only on items for which the system has detected that the item was present, preventing removal of security tags on items which were not read by the point of sale system. An RF antenna and a security tag detacher are co-located such that the product identifier of the item is highly likely to be read when a sales clerk removes the security tag. The product identifier may be incorporated into the security tag and disabled when the security tag is attached to the item. The product identifier may be shunted by the security tag.Type: GrantFiled: December 14, 2017Date of Patent: November 26, 2019Assignee: Symbol Technologies, LLCInventors: Richard J. Lavery, Russell Calvarese, Rehan K. Jaffri, David Bellows, Sean Connolly
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Patent number: 10424766Abstract: A battery housing including at least one interior space for accommodating at least one battery, and including at least one contact element which, in a connection position, establishes a connection to a counter-contact element, the connection passing through the battery housing out of the interior space and/or into the interior space, the connection being cut off in an out-of-contact position with the counter-contact element, the counter-contact element being situated on an insulation component movable relative to the battery housing, which is movable from a first position, in which the counter-contact element and the contact element are in the connection position, into a second position, in which the counter-contact element and the contact element are in the out-of-contact position, the contact element being thermally insulated in the out-of-contact position by the insulation component.Type: GrantFiled: August 5, 2015Date of Patent: September 24, 2019Assignee: Robert Bosch GmbHInventors: Martin Tenzer, Jean Fanous, Joerg Poehler
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Patent number: 10407116Abstract: An electronic security system for a bicycle includes an electronic security device, first connector and second connector. Electronic security device is disposed on frame of bicycle for securing bicycle and includes first rechargeable battery and first security circuit. First connector is disposed on electronic security device and includes first engagement member. Second connector includes first end portion, second end portion, second engagement member, second security circuit and second rechargeable battery disposed between first end portion and second end portion. Second end portion is connected to an anchoring device of a plurality of types of anchoring devices. Second engagement member is configured on first end portion and engages with first engagement member for charging first rechargeable battery by second rechargeable battery.Type: GrantFiled: August 14, 2017Date of Patent: September 10, 2019Inventors: Mohamed Mohamed, Brendan Lake
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Patent number: 10389983Abstract: An apparatus comprising a first video capture device, a second video capture device and a circuit. The first video capture device may be configured to capture a first plurality of video frames of a first field of view. The second video capture device may be configured to capture a second plurality of video frames of a second field of view. The circuit may be configured to generate a first video stream in response to the first video frames, generate a second video stream in response to the second video frames, analyze the first video frames and the second video frames to detect a package being delivered and generate control signals in response to the package being delivered. The second field of view may include the surface below a level of the apparatus.Type: GrantFiled: September 27, 2018Date of Patent: August 20, 2019Assignee: KUNA SYSTEMS CORPORATIONInventors: Sai-Wai Fu, Harold G. Sampson, Sean Keenan, Bijun Liang
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Patent number: 10316573Abstract: A modular vault assembly including a plurality of vault modules variable in number and including a primary vault and one or more secondary vaults. The secondary vaults are interconnected in successively adjacent relation and a leading secondary vault is connected adjacent to the primary vault. The primary vault and each of the secondary vaults respectively include a master door and a slave door having a locking mechanism disposable in a locked and unlocked orientation. The locking mechanism of the leading secondary vault is manually positioned in the unlocked orientation from an interior of said primary vault and each of said locking mechanisms of a remainder of the secondary vaults is manually positioned, successively, in the unlocked orientation from an interior of a preceding, next adjacent one of the plurality of secondary vaults. Each master and slave door includes a sensor assembly indicating the locked orientation of a corresponding locking mechanism.Type: GrantFiled: May 23, 2017Date of Patent: June 11, 2019Assignee: MDC Industria De Conteineres Inteligentes Ltda.Inventors: Marc Green, Yoram Yaeli
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Patent number: 10233672Abstract: Disclosed are various embodiments of lock devices, systems, and methods. A lock of the application can include an internal mechanism to permit backdriven operation and lost motion operation. In one form the lock can be made from an assembly of parts that have locating features that require one way installation/assembly. The lock can include an internal power source capable of driving electronics used to determine handedness of a door.Type: GrantFiled: October 16, 2017Date of Patent: March 19, 2019Assignee: Schlage Lock Company LLCInventors: Aaron P. McKibben, Kenton H. Barker
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Patent number: 10169940Abstract: A control method includes the electric lock entering an administrator setting mode after receiving an administrator password; the electric lock generating an authentication code in the administrator setting mode; the electric lock wirelessly receiving a first input from a portable device; the electric lock comparing the first input with the authentication code; the electric lock pairing with the portable device and receiving unique identification information of the portable device when the electric lock determines that the first input matches the authentication code; the electric lock storing the unique identification information of the portable device; and the electric lock performing an unlocking operation when the electric lock receiving a second input and sensing the portable device having the unique identification information within a predetermined distance.Type: GrantFiled: April 30, 2018Date of Patent: January 1, 2019Assignee: TAIWAN FU HSING INDUSTRIAL CO., LTD.Inventors: Shih-Min Lu, Fu-Chih Huang
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Patent number: 10125518Abstract: A handle mechanism used for driving a lock module in operation includes a handle, a linking member and a transmission rod, wherein the linking member is selectively engaged with the handle and the transmission rod. The handle is unable to drive the lock module in operation by the transmission rod driving and prevents the lock module from damage once an excessive force is applied to the handle when the linking member is not engaged with the handle and the transmission rod. Oppositely, the handle is able to drive the lock module in operation by the transmission rod driving when the linking member is engaged with the handle and the transmission rod.Type: GrantFiled: January 27, 2015Date of Patent: November 13, 2018Assignee: TAIWAN FU HSING INDUSTRIAL CO., LTD.Inventors: Jiun-Nan Shiu, Shih-Min Lu
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Patent number: 10046911Abstract: A locking device is provided, preferably for a container. The locking device keeps the lid of the container closed when the container is knocked over on its side, with a sudden jerking or jarring motion, such as by impact with the ground, to prevent spillage of its contents. The locking device, however, allows the lid to open when the waste container is tipped over, preferably in a forward direction, by a dumping operation.Type: GrantFiled: February 28, 2017Date of Patent: August 14, 2018Assignee: Serio-Us Industries, Inc.Inventors: David L. Reeb, James L. Martin, II
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Patent number: 9885515Abstract: An appliance body of a refrigeration appliance can be closed off in its upper part by at least one door and receives a drawer in its lower part. The drawer can be locked in the closed position by a latch, which engages into a fitting part that supports the door.Type: GrantFiled: February 15, 2017Date of Patent: February 6, 2018Assignee: BSH Hausgeraete GmbHInventors: Bernd Osbar, Gerald Schmidt
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Patent number: 9818247Abstract: An intelligent door lock system is provided. One or more wireless bridges each including a computing device, an internet-facing radio, and a second radio, a first radio within communication range of the second radio of the wireless bridge, and a third internet-facing radio responsible for transmitting video. One or more cameras are provided. One or more Bluetooth devices or Bluetooth peripheral devices, collectively, Bluetooth devices are in communication with the one or more bridges. An intelligent door lock system in communication with the one or more bridges and the one or more Bluetooth devices. A keypad is in communication with the intelligent door lock system.Type: GrantFiled: June 5, 2015Date of Patent: November 14, 2017Assignee: August Home, Inc.Inventor: Jason Johnson
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Patent number: 9745609Abstract: Biomass (e.g., plant biomass, animal biomass, microbial, and municipal waste biomass) is processed to produce useful products, such as food products and amino acids.Type: GrantFiled: June 25, 2015Date of Patent: August 29, 2017Assignee: Xyleco, Inc.Inventor: Marshall Medoff
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Patent number: 9721412Abstract: Lock arrangement including a counterpart of the lock and a lock with a lock case. The lock case, which can be installed in a door, includes a locking latch and a latch mechanism, which includes an electrical device for opening and/or closing the locking latch. The counterpart of the lock can be installed in the frame of the door. A device for wirelessly sending electrical power to the lock case and/or into connection with the lock case is arranged in the counterpart of the lock; a mechanism is arranged in connection with the lock case for wirelessly receiving electrical power from the device for sending electrical power that is arranged in connection with the counterpart of the lock. Electrical power is arranged to be transmitted from the device for sending electrical power to the mechanism for receiving electrical power, when the lock case and the counterpart of the lock are at a certain distance from each other.Type: GrantFiled: June 4, 2014Date of Patent: August 1, 2017Assignee: ROLLOCK OYInventors: Hannu Kankkunen, Timo Toivonen
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Patent number: 9657500Abstract: An electronic-mechanical dual control lock includes an electronic control mechanism, a mechanical control mechanism, a half gear, a cam, a rotary plug, and a rotary tongue. The electronic control mechanism includes an electronic actuating part and an engaging groove gear. The electronic actuating part is meshed with the engaging groove gear. A bottom surface of the engaging groove gear is fit with a bottom surface of the cam. The mechanical control mechanism includes a mechanical actuating part and the half gear. The mechanical actuating part is meshed with the half gear. The cam is driven by the engaging groove gear and the half gear separately and independently. The rotary plug includes a rotary shaft and a plug body. The rotary shaft is arranged at one end of the plug body and is engaged in the cam. The plug body is a cylinder provided at a side thereof with a groove.Type: GrantFiled: November 12, 2014Date of Patent: May 23, 2017Assignee: NANJING EASTHOUSE ELECTRICAL CO., LTD.Inventor: Hao Min
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Patent number: 9477211Abstract: An apparatus (1) for controlling the operation of a machine (3) includes a device for monitoring the status of a safety device (2), in particular a safety switch for monitoring the closed status of a safety gate or similar of the safety device (2). When the safety device (2) is in the closed state, the apparatus (1) can provide an enabling signal for operation of the machine (3) and has a detection device (10) for detecting a locking insert (14). The insert can be effectively connected to the detection device (10), is portable, and can be removed from the detection device (10) without the use of a tool. When the safety device (2) is in the closed state, the apparatus (1) will provide the enabling signal only if the locking insert (14) is effectively connected to the detection device (10).Type: GrantFiled: November 19, 2012Date of Patent: October 25, 2016Assignee: EUCHNER GMBH & CO. KGInventor: Joachim Mailaender
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Patent number: 9466190Abstract: Disclosed are systems and methods for an enclosure assembly for securely mounting an electronic component to an exterior surface of a door via attachment of a latching mechanism to the door.Type: GrantFiled: December 17, 2013Date of Patent: October 11, 2016Assignee: Brady Worldwide, Inc.Inventors: Scott Musser, Mat Sejas, Aaron Henderson
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Patent number: 9359788Abstract: A clutch driving mechanism, comprising a motor, a worm, a torsion spring and a clutch rotating arm, wherein the motor is rotationally coupled with the worm, wherein the worm is operably coupled to at least a portion of the torsion spring, and the torsion spring is operably coupled to at least a portion of the clutch rotation arm.Type: GrantFiled: July 17, 2013Date of Patent: June 7, 2016Inventor: Yan Guo
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Patent number: 9331850Abstract: Method to secure the communication of components within self-service automats that are linked to each other by a bus system, having a transmitter and a receiver, characterized in that data are exchanged as tupels (C,A,R,N,Z) on the transport layer of the bus system where C are the message data M encrypted with an encryption key, A are the message data M authenticated with an authentication key, R represents the role of a component on the bus system of active or passive participants, N represents a message counter, Z represents a session counter.Type: GrantFiled: March 10, 2014Date of Patent: May 3, 2016Assignee: Wincor Nixdorf International, GmbHInventors: Volker Krummel, Michael Nolte, Matthias Runowski, Johannes Bloemer
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Patent number: 9303433Abstract: A transmission mechanism of a lock assembly includes a base; a core assembly partially received in the base and having therein a core adapted to connect to the rod so as to control movement of the rod; an operating element rotatably connected to the base; a clutch device movably received in the base and selectively engaged with the operating element; a driving device received in the core assembly to drive the clutch device to move toward/away from the operating element; and an activation device connected to the base to control operation of the driving device such that the latch is moved with assistance of the rotation of the operating element when the clutch device is connected to the operating element and the latch is immovable when the clutch device is away from engagement with the operating element.Type: GrantFiled: August 2, 2013Date of Patent: April 5, 2016Assignee: TONG LUNG METAL INDUSTRY CO., LTD.Inventors: Ming-Shyang Chiou, Chia-Min Sun, Yu-Ting Huang
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Patent number: 9299204Abstract: A locking system with infrared communications includes a lock (1) and a programming key (2). The lock (1) includes an interacting device (3) for interacting with the user, a first communications module (4) having an infrared sensor which receives and sends information when communications with the key (2) is established. A first control module (5) manages the received information and a mechanical device (6) opens and locks the locking system a first warning (7) and a first power supply (8). The programming key (2) includes a second communications module (10) including an infrared sensor for communicating with the lock (1), a second control module (11), a storage module (12), a second warning (13), a connector for connection externally (14) and a second power supply (15).Type: GrantFiled: February 28, 2012Date of Patent: March 29, 2016Assignee: OJMAR, S.A.Inventors: Ricardo Sendín Martín, Sergio Pérez Urruticoechea
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Patent number: 9235942Abstract: A non-contact power supply device of an electronic lock includes a power supply unit and an electronic lock, and the power supply unit is oppositely provided with a power supply member and a power-receiving member. The power supply member is connected with a power source, able to produce a radio-frequency signal, while the power-receiving member can induce and receive the radio-frequency signal to form electronic energy to be supplied to the electronic lock for operation. Thus, the power supply member and the power-receiving member can carry out wireless signal transmission to have electronic energy supplied to the electronic lock for locking and unlocking a door, able to avoid the trouble that the battery unit of a conventional electronic lock must periodically replaced with a new one.Type: GrantFiled: January 15, 2013Date of Patent: January 12, 2016Inventors: Chung-Yu Chen, Yen-Lun Wang