Electrical Type (e.g., Solenoid) Patents (Class 70/277)
  • Publication number: 20100275662
    Abstract: In an embodiment according to the invention, the controller for a solenoid in an electromechanical lock is arranged to generate motion power to move the solenoid plunger and holding power to hold the solenoid plunger in place so that the motion power generated consists of a higher power level and a lower power level that are alternating.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 6, 2008
    Publication date: November 4, 2010
    Applicant: ABLOY OY
    Inventors: Pasi Kervinen, Markku Jurvanen, Mika Purmonen
  • Publication number: 20100277264
    Abstract: A solenoid assembly (1) is disclosed, the solenoid having a first electro-magnet (9) for producing a first magnetic field. There is also movable element (3), in the form of a permanent magnet (4), with flux guides (7,8) to distribute the magnetic field, which moves within the magnetic field created by the electro-magnet. A second electro-magnet (11) may also- be included in the solenoid thereby creating a push-pull solenoid. The second electro-magnet is arranged so that its magnetic field acts in the opposite direction to the first electro-magnet by having its coils wound in the opposite direction.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 30, 2008
    Publication date: November 4, 2010
    Inventors: John Clifford Charnley, Clinton Eugene Sheppard
  • Publication number: 20100263419
    Abstract: Handle device for operating doors, windows and the like, comprising a first element, which is rotatable about an axis of rotation, a second element, and a coupling device which is connected to the first and the second element and is designed to selectively allow or prevent relative rotation about the axis of rotation between the first and the second element, the coupling device comprising an outer coupling member (3, 50) and an inner coupling member (5, 31), which is concentrically accommodated, rotatable about the axis of rotation, in the outer coupling member. The handle device comprises at least one engaging member (20), which is radially displaceable in the inner coupling member (5, 31), and an activating member (12, 60) which is accommodated in the inner coupling member and axially displaceable therein, parallel to the axis of rotation.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 18, 2008
    Publication date: October 21, 2010
    Inventor: Johan Calleberg
  • Publication number: 20100251787
    Abstract: The invention relates to locking systems to realize locking function in embodiments such as electronic gates, drawers, cabinets, safes and similar things and it consists of linear motion transmission member (3) performing motion on a worm gear (2) to provide linear motion, angular motion transmission member (4) providing angular motion together with linear motion transmission member (3), guiding member (7) pushing, pulling and guiding angular motion transmission member (4) and linear motion transmission member (3) at the same alignment, motion transmission member (6) moving lock bolt (5) up and down, providing locking and unlocking, compressing the angular motion transmission member (4) in reverse direction and thus enabling the motor (1) to complete its cycle.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 5, 2009
    Publication date: October 7, 2010
    Applicant: Vemus Endustriyel Elektronik Sanayi Ve Ticaret Limited Sirketi
    Inventors: Vehbi Dayanikli, Mustafa Dayanikli
  • Publication number: 20100236306
    Abstract: An electronic lock may include a locking mechanism and a cartridge having a body portion and one or more extension receiving portions that may receive the locking mechanism. The lock may also include a first coil positioned around the cartridge, a core disposed within the cartridge and substantially within the first coil, and a second coil positioned around the cartridge. The second coil may be spaced from the first coil. In addition, a first sliding barrier may be disposed within the cartridge, which barrier may be selectively in communication with the locking mechanism. A control circuit may be included in the lock, which may energize the first and second coils to cause the first sliding barrier to move from a first position magnetically attracted to the core to a second position magnetically attracted to the second coil and thereby allow actuation of the locking mechanism.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 20, 2009
    Publication date: September 23, 2010
    Applicant: KNOX Associates, dba Knox Company
    Inventors: Dohn J. Trempala, Keith Wolski
  • Publication number: 20100206020
    Abstract: An electric steering lock for a motorcycle includes a housing, a transmission assembly, a spindle, a set of sensors and a circuit board. The transmission assembly has an actuator, a first gear, a second gear and a sliding block each arranged within the housing in transmissive engagement with each other. The spindle is assembled with the sliding block and acts in the housing. A primary control chip of the motorcycle controls the circuit board to make the transmission assembly to drive the spindle to move accordingly. The circuit board determines that the spindle is locked and reaches a predetermined position if the sliding block presses the front sensor, and the circuit board determined that the spindle is unlocked and reaches a predetermined position if the sliding block presses the rear sensor.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 17, 2009
    Publication date: August 19, 2010
    Inventors: Pei-Ting Chen, Chong-Guang Chen, Zhi Wen Hou, Wei-Chun Lin, Chun-Yi Sun
  • Publication number: 20100192647
    Abstract: A housing assembly adapted to fit into a mortised recess in a door is provided for accommodating components of an electronic lock mechanism. The housing assembly comprises a housing including opposed major side walls at least partially defining an opening into the housing. A circuit board comprising electronic circuitry for operating the lock mechanism is disposed in the housing. A bracket for holding batteries is adapted to be disposed in the opening in the housing. The bracket is accessible when the housing is in the mortised recess of the door such that the bracket is movable relative to the housing between a first position and a second position. In the first position the bracket is in the housing and in the second position the bracket is at least partially outside of the housing such that batteries may be inserted into or removed from the bracket.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 5, 2010
    Publication date: August 5, 2010
    Applicant: YALE SECURITY INC.
    Inventor: John Steven Gray
  • Publication number: 20100188190
    Abstract: An electromechanical lock and its operation method is disclosed. The method includes: reading data from an external source; matching the data against a predetermined criterion; providing a fulcrum provided that the data matches the predetermined criterion; holding the lock by a locking pin, when engaged, in a locked state, and, when disengaged, in a mechanically openable state; and if the fulcrum is provided, levering mechanical power with the fulcrum to the locking pin to mechanically disengage the locking pin.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 16, 2008
    Publication date: July 29, 2010
    Applicant: iLoy Oy
    Inventors: Mika Pukari, Hannu Jokinen
  • Publication number: 20100180649
    Abstract: A self-powered electronic lock is provided having a housing, a lock element mounted in the housing for movement relative to the housing between a locked position and an unlocked position, a code input device operating with a first set of electronics, and an electric actuator operating with a second set of electronics. The electric actuator is operatively coupled with the lock element to allow movement of the lock element from the locked position to the unlocked position. A first electric power generator is operative by a user to supply electrical power for operating the code input device and the first set of electronics. A second electric power generator is operative to supply electrical power for operating the electric actuator and the second set of electronics. The first and the second set of electronics are electrically isolated and are synchronized to generate a common number for a combination code.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 20, 2009
    Publication date: July 22, 2010
    Inventor: Michael P. Harvey
  • Patent number: 7757524
    Abstract: A shield device is for fastener(s) of a lock assembly that is adjustable between inoperable and operable states, each fastener including a head and being removably engageable with a door to connect the lock assembly therewith. The shield device includes a barrier displaceable between a first position, where the barrier covers the fastener head to prevent removal of the fastener, and a second position where the fastener is accessible to permit removal. The barrier is disposed in the first position when the lock is in the inoperable state and in the second position when the lock is in the operable state. Preferably, the lock assembly includes a member that adjusts the lock assembly between the operable and inoperable states and the barrier is coupled with the member. As such, when the lock member adjusts the lock assembly between the two states, the barrier displaces between the first and second positions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 6, 2006
    Date of Patent: July 20, 2010
    Assignee: Harrow Products LLC
    Inventors: George Frolov, Vu D. Nguyen
  • Publication number: 20100175438
    Abstract: A combination non-programmable and programmable key for a security device of the type used to display items of merchandise includes a non-programmable portion for cooperating with a mechanical lock of the security device and a programmable portion for cooperating with a sensor of the security device that is operatively coupled to an alarm for indicating a security threat to the security device or to an item of merchandise displayed on the security device. The non-programmable portion includes a side assembly having a magnet that cooperates with a magnetically attractable locking pin to unlock the mechanical lock of the security device. The programmable portion emits an energy signal that cooperates with the sensor of the security device to disarm the alarm and thereby permit the security device to be removed or an item of merchandise to be removed without the alarm indicating a security threat.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 12, 2010
    Publication date: July 15, 2010
    Applicant: INVUE SECURITY PRODUCTS INC.
    Inventor: James K. Sankey
  • Patent number: 7752874
    Abstract: A lock is provided with an electronics module (30) by forming the lock with a body (10) and a separate unit (18). The unit (18) includes a locking mechanism (23) and is inserted and removed from the lock body (10), removal allowing easy access to the electronics module (30) without requiring a separate access. This gives increased security. The locking mechanism (23), electronics module (30) and body (10) can be replaced with compatible components.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 2, 2005
    Date of Patent: July 13, 2010
    Inventor: Ivan Foti
  • Publication number: 20100171589
    Abstract: In one embodiment of the invention, the access control system comprises a door with an integrated mechatronic closing mechanism which is equipped with a receiver device. The receiver device is designed to receive and evaluate capacitive-resistive signals that are emitted by a transmitter and are transmitted via a user's body. The closing mechanism opens or does open the door in accordance with a result of said evaluation. In said one embodiment of the invention, the closing mechanism is battery-operated and has no permanent electric connection to an object that is not located on or in the door.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 5, 2008
    Publication date: July 8, 2010
    Applicant: KABA AG
    Inventor: Andreas Haberli
  • Publication number: 20100154494
    Abstract: A connecting adaptor for an electric cylinder to operate a door lock is provided having a screw type connecting member assembly D1 comprising a screw type connecting member 2, in which a cam bar 4, a cam bar extruding plates 5, and a cam bar return spring 6 are incorporated, is screwed into an internal thread portion C1 of an existing lock case C of a door, that a connecting plate assembly D2 comprising a connecting plate 3, in which a locking pin 7 and a locking pin return spring 8 are incorporated, is secured to the electric cylinder 1 with connecting plate fixing screws 9, that a projection (a) at the lower end of the connecting plate 3 secured to the electric cylinder 1 is inserted into a square hole b2 of the screw type connecting member 2, that a screw C6 is fastened into the lock case C with a screw driver C7, so that on one hand, the stop of rotation of the screwed screw type connecting member assembly D1 is made, and on the other hand, the electric cylinder 1 is fixed in such a manner that the cam ex
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 20, 2009
    Publication date: June 24, 2010
    Applicant: KEIDEN SANGYO CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Nobuyo Sakai, Yoshimasa Kataumi
  • Publication number: 20100139338
    Abstract: The invention relates to a lock (1) which can be released on an electrically automated basis, in particular for use with locker-type storage systems. A lock element (9) which can be introduced into the lock (1) is provided, which lock element (9) can be blocked in the lock (1) and thus holds a locker door (2) fixedly connected to the lock element (9) in the closed position. A lock pawl (14) which can be displaced in rotation to a limited degree is also provided, which engages with the lock element (9), either directly or indirectly via at least one displaceably mounted coupling element (12).
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 25, 2008
    Publication date: June 10, 2010
    Inventor: Hans-Peter Wintersteiger
  • Publication number: 20100139343
    Abstract: An electromechanical lock, its key, and its operation method are disclosed. The method comprises: during a first (818) and a second (820) insertion phases of a key, conveying (802) mechanical power to an electric generator by a key follower and enabling (810) mechanically operation of an actuator by the key follower; generating (804) electric power from mechanical power by the electric generator; reading (806) data from an external source; matching (808) the data against a predetermined criterion; and during a removal phase (826) of the key, returning (815) the key follower to a starting position and mechanically resetting the actuator to the locked state.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 16, 2008
    Publication date: June 10, 2010
    Applicant: iLoq Oy
    Inventors: Mika Pukari, Toivo Pääkkönen, Hannu Jokinen, Petteri Karjalainen
  • Publication number: 20100139340
    Abstract: A system for controlling access to a secure area includes a lock and an electronic access device for controlling access to a secure area. The lock includes pins for locking and unlocking the lock. The access device communicates with the pins for electrically measuring movement of the pins. The access device stores an unlock pin code for the predetermined position of the pins for unlocking the lock. The electronic access device electrically measures pin movement by a key. A control device electrically communicates with the electronic access device for determining when a lock compromising technique has occurred to identify a lock tamper event.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 4, 2008
    Publication date: June 10, 2010
    Applicant: HONEYWELL INTERNATIONAL INC.
    Inventor: Nathan Gerner
  • Publication number: 20100133856
    Abstract: The deadbolting means of the lock according to the invention comprise a locking piece (15) to establish and release the locking of the deadbolting means in the deadbolting position. The locking piece is pivotably supported on the lock body (3) and comprises a mechanical control part (19) and at least one electrical control part (20A, 20B). The mechanical control part is functionally linked to a mechanical controller. The electrical control part is functionally linked to an electric actuator.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 24, 2008
    Publication date: June 3, 2010
    Applicant: ABLOY OY
    Inventor: Mika Helisten
  • Publication number: 20100132418
    Abstract: An electronically controlled solenoid lock mechanism that remains locked when subjected to an impact type force. The lock utilizes the kinetic energy of a sliding bar during an impact to push on a lever with a fixed fulcrum such that the opposite end of the lever pushes against the core of the solenoid to keep it engaged with a latching mechanism. This prevents the unintentional opening a device to which the lock is attached with a mechanism that is energy, weight and cost efficient.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 28, 2008
    Publication date: June 3, 2010
    Inventor: Shixiong Chen
  • Publication number: 20100126240
    Abstract: In a device for locking a lock, in which an actuating member (6) can be coupled with a locking device, such as a locking lug (2), via an interposed coupling device, the coupling device comprises a driver element (7, 7?, 7?, 15, 25, 30, 30?, 36, 36?) and an actuator (8, 8?, 8?, 16, 24, 31, 31?, 38, 38?) made of an electroactive polymer, wherein the driver element (7, 7?, 7?, 15, 25, 30, 30?, 36, 36?) is movable between an engagement position and a disengagement position by the aid of the actuator (8, 8?, 8?, 16, 24, 31, 31?, 38, 38?).
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 5, 2008
    Publication date: May 27, 2010
    Applicant: EVVA Sicherheitstechnologie GmbH
    Inventor: Reinhard Pöllabauer
  • Publication number: 20100122561
    Abstract: A driving device for an electric lock latch, comprising: a) a housing; b) a motor positioned within the housing with a power output shaft secured to a drive shaft with a threaded portion; c) a spiral spring having an internal part fixed in the housing or at the motor, the middle part of the spiral spring having a threaded joint portion (with a smaller diameter) corresponding to the threaded portion of the drive shaft, the internal and external parts of the spiral spring not having the threaded connection to the threaded portion of the drive shaft; and d) a lock latch secured to the external part of the spiral spring. Unlike the conventional structure requiring an external power source, thereby leading to a complicated installation, the structure in accordance with the invention includes a drive shaft having a threaded portion for driving a spiral spring in threaded connection thereto. Moreover, the lock latch is connected at the external part of the spiral spring.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 12, 2009
    Publication date: May 20, 2010
    Inventor: Pang-Cheng Lui
  • Patent number: 7712341
    Abstract: An electronic combination lock includes a door handle having a code entry button and housing a lock assembly and an electrical circuit. The lock assembly includes a lock body, a rotating cylinder, spring loaded lift lock pins and corresponding key pins, a reset cam path and a programming cam path formed on the cylinder, a lift comb for lifting the lift lock pins, a latch for latching the lift comb and a magnet being selectively activated to cause the latch to release the lift comb. The electrical circuit receives a first input signal indicative of an input code entered at the code entry button and a second input signal from a program switch actuated by the programming cam path and is operated to store an entry code when the program switch is actuated and to activate the magnet when an input code matching the stored entry code is received.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 29, 2007
    Date of Patent: May 11, 2010
    Inventors: Fritz Hugo Johansson, James P. Davidson
  • Patent number: 7698919
    Abstract: Disclosed is a locking device which comprises a housing, and a cylinder device rotating within the housing, wherein the housing is provided with a protrusion therein to prevent the cylinder device from being rotated, and the cylinder device includes a motor, a cylinder receiving the motor, a tilting mechanism located at the front of the cylinder, having an upper portion tilted to be fixed to the protrusion of the housing by forward rotation of the motor and a recess released from the protrusion of the housing by reverse rotation of the motor, and a locking plate adapter fixed to the tilting mechanism, and a locking plate fixed to the adapter.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 5, 2006
    Date of Patent: April 20, 2010
    Inventor: Gab-Sik Kim
  • Patent number: 7690230
    Abstract: A housing assembly adapted to fit into a mortised recess in a door is provided for accommodating components of an electronic lock mechanism. The housing assembly comprises a housing including opposed major side walls at least partially defining an opening into the housing. A circuit board comprising electronic circuitry for operating the lock mechanism is disposed in the housing. A bracket for holding batteries is adapted to be disposed in the opening in the housing. The bracket is accessible when the housing is in the mortised recess of the door such that the bracket is movable relative to the housing between a first position and a second position. In the first position the bracket is in the housing and in the second position the bracket is at least partially outside of the housing such that batteries may be inserted into or removed from the bracket.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 26, 2006
    Date of Patent: April 6, 2010
    Assignee: Yake Security Inc.
    Inventor: John Steven Gray
  • Publication number: 20100071425
    Abstract: A bi-swing gate lock uses an electric actuator to unlatch the gate on request, and a failsafe mode that automatically unlatches the gate during emergencies or power failures. The traplock uses two swing arms that pivot retractable door stops in and out on either side of a closed gate from a stationary 4? post. Loads trying to force open a locked gate are redirected through polyurethane pads on the sides of the retractable door stops directly to the insides of matching pockets within the post. Such loads can flex the swing arms, but significant loads will not reach the swing arm pivot bearings. Keeping the gate locked requires electric power applied to a lock actuator, and the loss of power automatically unlocks the traplock. Power applied to a retraction actuator pushes out the retractable door stops. A sensor detects when the gate returns to a closed position and the lock actuator can be energized once again.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 24, 2008
    Publication date: March 25, 2010
    Inventor: David Dudley
  • Publication number: 20100071423
    Abstract: An article of manufacture, such as a laptop computer, comprising a housing, a processor disposed within the housing, a computer readable medium disposed within the housing and in communication with the processor, a lock mechanism disposed within the housing, wherein the lock mechanism can be moved between a locked configuration and an unlocked configuration, and computer readable program code encoded in the computer readable medium and useable with the processor, the computer readable program code comprising a series of computer readable program steps to effect moving the lock mechanism between the locked configuration and the unlocked configuration.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 22, 2008
    Publication date: March 25, 2010
    Applicant: INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS MACHINES CORPORATION
    Inventors: DAVID FRANKLIN DEHAAN, RANDY CLARK INCH, CARLOS JACOBO LUJAN
  • Publication number: 20100050709
    Abstract: A security device (10) is provided for a mobile retail cart (12) having a lockable compartment (16) for storing goods to be sold. The security device comprises an electronic lock unit for securing a closure (14) of the compartment, the electronic lock unit including means (21) for reading an electronic key device and means (23) for locking and unlocking the closure in response thereto. A memory records data read from the electronic key device and information relating to the locking and/or unlocking of the compartment. The security device is suitable for use as an airline security device for a retail cart for storing goods to be sold on board an aircraft.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 2, 2006
    Publication date: March 4, 2010
    Inventor: Keith Neville
  • Publication number: 20100032969
    Abstract: This invention relates to an electrically controlled lock assembly (1) including a housing (10) and a retainer (6) mounted on the housing for movement relative thereto between an open and closed position. The lock assembly also includes locking means (12) including a detent (21) that when retained in an active position stops the retainer from moving relative to the housing. The lock assembly also includes an electrical actuator (14) being operable to cause the (10) retaining means to adopt a locked or released condition.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 30, 2007
    Publication date: February 11, 2010
    Applicant: ASSA ABLOY Australia Pty Limited
    Inventor: David Blanch
  • Publication number: 20100031713
    Abstract: An electronic door lock for a door having a first side and a second side. The electronic door lock includes an escutcheon including a first aperture. A non-circular spring cage extends through the first aperture, and the spring cage includes a second aperture. A spring cage spindle at least partially extends through the second aperture, and the spring cage spindle extends from the spring cage and includes a third aperture. A key cylinder is received in the third aperture. A handle including a fourth aperture receives the key cylinder and the spring cage spindle, and a fastener is received by the handle. The fastener is configured to couple the handle to the spring cage spindle and inhibit movement of the handle with respect to the spring cage spindle.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 8, 2009
    Publication date: February 11, 2010
    Inventors: James W. Brown, James W. Overbey, Alfred S. Levesque
  • Publication number: 20100031714
    Abstract: The invention provides an electronic door lock for a door having a first side and a second side. The electronic door lock includes a locking mechanism, a credential reader, and a programmable control circuit. The locking mechanism is coupled to the door and is movable between a locked position in which the door is inhibited from opening and an unlocked position in which the door is free to open. The credential reader is coupled to the door and is operable to read a credential. The programmable control circuit is coupled to the door and is operable to move the locking mechanism between the locked position and the unlocked position at least partially in response to the read credential. The programmable control circuit is selectively programmed to move the locking mechanism to a pre-selected either one of the locked position and the unlocked position in response to a failure signal.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 8, 2009
    Publication date: February 11, 2010
    Inventors: James W. Brown, Gustavo L. Sumcad, Ronald Taylor
  • Publication number: 20100024496
    Abstract: Electric lock with hammer for doors, locker doors, safe doors, telephone chassis, vending machines and the like which also have an anti jamming mechanism. To close the electric lock, the bar moves forward and the door latch closes upon a corresponding bolt. When moving forward, the bar stretches the spring into a tense state. The latch drops into a corresponding groove and mechanically locks the bar. To unlock the electric lock the solenoid activates the hammer while applying most of the energy over a relatively short period of time. The hammer in turn hits the latch out of its groove to unlock the electric lock. The spring pulls the bar backwards and the door latch opens up. According to the present invention, when mechanical pressure is applied upon any of lock mechanical components, the hammer strikes at the latch repeatedly until it comes out of its groove and the unlocks.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 9, 2006
    Publication date: February 4, 2010
    Inventors: Aron Wolfish, Noam Naaman
  • Patent number: 7650971
    Abstract: The invention relates to a safety lock (1) for an elevator landing door detecting intrusion of a person in the shaft through the landing door, activating a bistable switch (21) through its spindle lever (11) putting the elevator into safe operation when the landing door is opened by turning the corresponding key, it being impossible to reset the switch (21) manually from the inside of the shaft, which comprises a device (17) fixing the lock in the open position with the door open, that is released when the door is closed such that the switch (21) can be reset by turning the lock (1) in the closing direction of the door in which the key is turned in the opposite direction to the opening direction, the switch (21) being reset mechanically by a mechanical means connected to the spindle lever (11).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 3, 2005
    Date of Patent: January 26, 2010
    Assignee: Otis Elevator Company
    Inventors: David Pillin, Sébastien Fougeron, Gérard Sirigu
  • Publication number: 20100000273
    Abstract: A programmable electronic lock with a closing tongue is actuated with an actuating mechanism formed by a mobile knob acting as a button joined to the closing tongue. Actuation of the mobile knob generates a movement of the closing tongue and closure of the lock. Recovery of the mobile knob to its initial position generates an opening of the lock. Furthermore, an electronics board is activated with a transponder key and controls operation of the lock by deactivating and subsequently activating a blocking mechanism formed by a motor that actuates a punch via a gear mechanism. When the punch is in a blocking position it is located against the actuating mechanism. When the punch is in an unblocking position, it is separated from the actuating mechanism and allows the movement of the closing tongue by unblocking the actuating mechanism.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 24, 2008
    Publication date: January 7, 2010
    Applicant: OJMAR, S.A.
    Inventors: Ana Viso Cabrera, Ramon Gabikagogeaskoa Sanchez, Beatriz Vierna Garcia
  • Publication number: 20090320537
    Abstract: A tamper evident security lock includes a tamper evident security system to indicate whether the tamper evident security lock has been improperly accessed. The tamper evident security system includes a tamper evident security module that invokes different sets of logic to generate a sequence of characters displayable through a viewing window incorporated into the tamper evident security lock. The tamper evident security system may also include a processor activatable by an actuator in communication with a shackle or other component of the tamper evident security lock. The shackle works in conjunction with the actuator to activate the processor, and when the processor is activated, the tamper evident security system generates the sequence of characters. The sequence of characters may change each time the processor is activated so that a person authorized to unlock the tamper evident security lock can identify whether the tamper evident security lock was improperly accessed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 25, 2009
    Publication date: December 31, 2009
    Inventor: Richard Keith Alexander
  • Patent number: 7637131
    Abstract: A cylinder lock device including: a body housing having a bore having a first end and a second end, with a direction of elongation defining an axial direction for the device; a rotatable cylindrical plug in the bore, the plug having an axially extending key slot from the first end; a plurality of tumbler pins deployed at least partially within the plug and displaceable by a key to enable rotation of the plug; and an opening mechanism comprising a shaft connected to a key emulator and wherein the key emulator is translatable into the key slot from within the body housing, the key emulator shaped to match and engage the plurality of tumbler pins, and adapted to displace the plurality of tumbler pins, thereby selectively enabling rotation of the plug.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 3, 2006
    Date of Patent: December 29, 2009
    Assignee: Essence Security International Ltd.
    Inventor: Haim Amir
  • Publication number: 20090308115
    Abstract: A locker lock fits a standard locker door three-hole door prep, with all electronics contained in a single housing mounted on the front of the locker door and a latch device behind the locker door. The locker lock preferably includes a keypad to allow rotation of a handle or knob, and also includes a manager's override and power jump terminal.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 17, 2008
    Publication date: December 17, 2009
    Inventor: Asil T. Gokcebay
  • Publication number: 20090308118
    Abstract: A dual locking system having a manual lock and an electrical lock, and a shuttle connected to both the manual lock and the electrical lock. The shuttle is moveable by either the manual lock or electrical lock between an engaged position in which a hook on the shuttle can engage a prong and a disengaged position in which the hook does not engage a prong. Upon de-energization of the electrical lock, the shuttle remains in the engaged position if the shuttle was in the engaged position prior to de-energization and the shuttle remains in the unengaged position if the shuttle were in the unengaged position prior to de-energization. The dual locking system is incorporated in a latch.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 24, 2009
    Publication date: December 17, 2009
    Applicant: SOUTHCO, INC.
    Inventor: Jeffrey L. Antonucci
  • Publication number: 20090308117
    Abstract: An electromechanical lock is provide that comprises a locking assembly and a latch solenoid with a plunger axially displaceable, by an electrical command signal, between retracted and extended states and being associated with a first urging arrangement that biases the plunger in a first axial direction from the retracted to the extended states. The locking assembly comprises a lock actuation member movable between first and second states for locking and unlocking the lock, respectively. A second urging arrangement is operative to bias the actuation member to move to the second state. A third urging arrangement is operative to bias the actuation member to move from the second to the first state.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 6, 2008
    Publication date: December 17, 2009
    Applicant: KNOCK N'LOCK LTD.
    Inventor: Ilan Goldman
  • Publication number: 20090308116
    Abstract: A lock arrangement including an electrically powered lock actuator, a power receiver (30) and a power transmitter (18). The electrically powered lock actuator is adapted for mounting in or on a door (10). The power receiver (30) is adapted for mounting in or on the door (10) in electrical connection with the lock actuator. The power transmitter (18) is adapted for mounting adjacent the door (10) and for transmitting power across an air gap to the power receiver (30).
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 10, 2007
    Publication date: December 17, 2009
    Inventor: Harry Lambrou
  • Patent number: 7625019
    Abstract: A lock device which includes a bolt actuated by a flexible shape memory element. The memory element can assume an extended or a shortened configuration as a result of heating. A constraining element which includes two points between which an intermediate portion of the shape memory extends is also provided. The two points belong to a moveable transmission element which moves when the shape memory element extends. As a result, a controlled element is moved from between an operating position and a non-operating position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 24, 2008
    Date of Patent: December 1, 2009
    Assignee: CRF Societa Consortile per Azioni
    Inventors: Stefano Alacqua, Francesco Butera, Alessandro Zanella, Gianluca Capretti
  • Publication number: 20090282879
    Abstract: A lock includes a rotary locking member, a locking bolt, and an electrically operable mechanism. The rotary locking member is rotatable about a first axis between a locking position and a releasing position. The locking bolt is configured to hold the rotary locking member in the locking position when the locking bolt is in a first position. The electrically operable mechanism is configured to move the locking bolt in a direction parallel to the first axis from the first position to a second position in response to an electrical signal supplied to the electrically operable mechanism. Movement of the locking bolt to the second position allows the rotary locking member to rotate from the locking position to the releasing position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 15, 2008
    Publication date: November 19, 2009
    Applicant: MASTER LOCK COMPANY LLC
    Inventors: Jesse Marcelle, Glenn P. Meekma, Zachery Nave, Paul R. Peot
  • Publication number: 20090282878
    Abstract: A steering wheel lock having a triple hook, a bar receiving, mechanism, a lock box, a bar fixable to the lock box, and a lock is disclosed. The triple hook. via its lock box attaches to the steering wheel of a vehicle and is secured with the lock, which is attached with the bar. The length of the bar is adjusted within the lock box to provide a tight and secure fit customized to the particular dimensions of the steering wheel. A blinking LED alerts a passerby that the lock is engaged. A second embodiment covers the center of the steering wheel to prevent airbag theft and secure opposite sides of the steering wheel.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 20, 2009
    Publication date: November 19, 2009
    Inventor: Eduardo D'Angelo
  • Patent number: 7617703
    Abstract: An actuator suitable for a washing machine lid lock employs a shape memory alloy wire indirectly heated by a temperature regulating heater that provides a sliding coupling to the wire and that may be driven, for example, directly by line voltage without the need for temperature regulation circuitry.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 7, 2005
    Date of Patent: November 17, 2009
    Assignee: Illinois Tool Works, Inc.
    Inventor: Michael S. Osvatic
  • Publication number: 20090273440
    Abstract: The present invention provides for a handle set for a lock with a latch, the handle set having an authentication circuit and actuator in the interior handle that allow access to authenticated transponders. The present invention also provides a device and method for transmitting a rotational movement and force in an electronic lock, wherein the transmission takes place in a coupled state and not in a decoupled state and wherein the transmission of force does not damage an actuator that requires little energy to change between the coupled and decoupled states. A coupling cartridge of an electronic lock can easily be handed. The electronic lock can be retrofitted in installed mortise locks and used with cylindrical locks. The electronic lock can include a security feature that prohibits the electronic lock from changing between the coupled and decoupled states.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 4, 2007
    Publication date: November 5, 2009
    Inventors: James S. Marschalek, Warren A. Simonsen, Ludger Voss, Herbert Meyerle, Norbert Voss, Stefan Parhofer
  • Patent number: 7610783
    Abstract: The invention discloses several types of fastener, fastening systems, fastener assemblies and related areas. In particular, the invention discloses a releasable fastening system (150) which has a pin (152) with a locking cavity (163). The pin is intended for insertion in an aperture (154). A locking means (158, 160) engages the locking cavity (163) of the pin (152) when the pin (152) is received in the aperture (154). The system (150) also includes unlocking means (162) which includes material adapted to contract when activated. When a material contracts, engagement means (158) included in the locking means (158, 160), disengage the locking cavity (154).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 17, 2004
    Date of Patent: November 3, 2009
    Assignee: Telezygology Inc.
    Inventors: Dickory Rudduck, Lachlan Richard Goldspink, Nicholas Anthony Ng, Lee David Blattmann, Joshua Robert Park, Christopher Gerarh Kelliher, Edward David Farren-Price
  • Patent number: 7603882
    Abstract: An electric door lock assembly including a solenoid having a plunger movable between retracted and extended positions, and a mounting bracket for mounting the solenoid to a door or door frame so that the plunger operatively moves along a vertical axis between the retracted and extended positions. A locking arm or bolt is pivotally connected at a proximal end thereof to the plunger. A connecting arrangement causes rotational and linear pivoting of the arm relative to a horizontal axis as the plunger is moved between the retracted and extended positions such that a distal end of the arm moves between unlocked and locked positions relative to a keeper in the door. This arrangement can include the locking arm having an elongate axial slot in which a fixed pin of the mounting bracket is positioned; the pivot pin defining the horizontal axis. The proximal end of the locking arm is pivotally connected to the bottom end of the plunger.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 15, 2006
    Date of Patent: October 20, 2009
    Assignee: Anthony, Inc.
    Inventors: Frank J. Carbajal, Matthew Rolek
  • Publication number: 20090256365
    Abstract: An injection molding method and system for an electrical circuit utilized in vehicle door latch mechanisms is disclosed herein. A mold is generally provided in which a mold cavity is formed therein from walls of the mold. An electrical circuit associated with vehicle door latch and/or integrated with the vehicle door latch can be located within the mold cavity. A plastics material can then be injection molded into the mold cavity of the mold, wherein the plastics material covers and seals the electrical circuit to provide insulation and environmental protection to the electrical circuit.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 11, 2008
    Publication date: October 15, 2009
    Inventors: Nigel V. Spurr, Michael J. Shelley, Richard T. Hayes, William F. Eaton, Hugh D. Gibson, Alex Crawford, Ajaykumar Vaidhyanathan, Scott A. Vorwald, Kenneth V. Bechtold, Curtis B. Johnson, Duncan S. Murchie, Daniel D. Kilker, Abanni B. Maxwell, Patrick H. Shannon, Gillian J. Madden, Adrian T. Kettle
  • Publication number: 20090241618
    Abstract: A lock device includes a tongue slidably engaged with a housing and extendible out of the housing, an anchoring device slidably disposed in the housing and having two anchoring members for selectively aligning with the tongue and having a compartment formed between the anchoring members, and a moving device for moving the anchoring device relative to the housing to selectively align either of the anchoring members with the tongue and for preventing the tongue from being engaged into the compartment of the anchoring device. The moving device includes an electromagnetic mechanism coupled to the anchoring device for moving the anchoring device relative to the housing.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 25, 2008
    Publication date: October 1, 2009
    Inventor: Chih Chung Chang
  • Patent number: 7591160
    Abstract: The invention relates to an electromechanical lock cylinder, comprising a first cylinder half (2), arranged on the outside of the door, with a key passage (8) for a security key (44) and a second cylinder half (3), arranged on the inside of the door, with a rotating knob rotor (4). Tumblers in the first cylinder half (2) are arranged for rotational release by a security key (44). An electronic device (17) is arranged in the rotating knob (24) for control of a locking device (43). The rotating knob (24) forms a unit with the electronic device (17) arranged therein, detachably mounted on an extension (4a) of the rotating knob rotor (4), projecting past the housing (6). The rotating knob rotor (24) may be adjusted for length by means of an exchangeable adapter (18a to 18c).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 8, 2005
    Date of Patent: September 22, 2009
    Assignee: Keso AG
    Inventor: Ernst Keller
  • Publication number: 20090229327
    Abstract: Systems, methods, and apparatuses for a detacher for a security device are disclosed. The detacher (180c) includes a magnet (1820) that can be moved relative to a housing (1810) by a motor (1830). Magnet and motor are mounted inside the housing.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 23, 2006
    Publication date: September 17, 2009
    Inventors: Franklin H. Valade, JR., Thomas G. Riley, Firas H. Faham, Gilbert Fernandez