| Class / Patent application number | Description | Number of patent applications / Date published |
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| 070278100 | Actuated after correct combination recognized (e.g., numerical, alphabetical, or magnet(s) pattern) | 40 |
| 20080314100 | Electric Anti-Impact Lock with Spring Accumulator - An electric anti-impact lock with spring accumulator comprises a lock shell; a pivot keeper for locking door with a latch portion and a tail portion, the door can be opened when the latch portion pivoting into the shell, the door being locked when the latch portion pivoting outside the shell; a device for locking keeper comprising a slideable block bar, the keeper is locked when the slideable block bar being against the tail portion, the keeper is turnable when the slideable block being moved away; a anti-impact device having a reinforce structure, which bears a impact from the door through the keeper and the block bar; and a device for locking block bar is a block pin device with spring accumulator, the block pin shoots out to stop moving of the block bar when power on, thereby, the door being locked, the block pin withdrawing to free the stop when power on in reverse pole, the door can be opened. The new lock solves the problems of weakness and lock death for current electromagnetic locks in market. The cost of the new lock is lower and the manufacture is easy. | 12-25-2008 |
| 20090056395 | Compact electric strike with preload release capability - In a door strike for captivating and releasing a door bolt, the combination comprising a longitudinally elongated carrier, a longitudinally elongated solenoid supported by the carrier, the solenoid having a longitudinally movable plunger, a trip lever pivotally supported in or on the carrier, a laterally extending actuating arm pivotally supported in or on the carrier to be pivoted as the plunger moves longitudinally in response to solenoid energization, thereby to pivot the trip lever, a generally longitudinally extending blocking arm or arms pivotally supported in or on the carrier to be released for pivoting when the trip lever is pivoted, and a door bolt retainer or retainers pivotally supported in the carrier to be released for pivoting when the blocking arm or arms are released for pivoting, thereby to release the door bolt from captivation, for movement with the door. Dual springs are compressed by the plunger in response to solenoid energization. A strut on the plunger engages solenoid structure upon plunger retraction to prevent wear or peening of the plunger. | 03-05-2009 |
| 20090064744 | Instant clearing electronic lock system after key-following cipher use and realizing method therefor - A kind of method for electronic lock system making the key-following password tidy up immediately after use, in which: a. establish human characteristic sensor and temporary password memory on the main body of the electronic key and data transmission unit of the lock password, lock controlling unit and user's database on the lock main body; b. firstly, human characteristic sensor gathers every user's human characteristic information that can be changed into corresponding authentification code in the producing unit for the password and deposited into the temporary password memory temporarily, meanwhile transported into data transmission unit of the lock password through data transmission unit of the key password; secondly, the password is deposited into the user's database after being registered and confirmed; c. when the human characteristic sensor leaves the human body or the authentification code is conveyed successfully, the temporary password memory is tidied up. | 03-12-2009 |
| 20090320538 | METHOD FOR CONTROLLING THE LOCKING OF A LOCK, AND LOCK - Method for controlling the locking of an electronic lock ( | 12-31-2009 |
| 20100206024 | ELECTROMECHANICAL NON-NUMERIC CONTROL FOR LOCKS - A light fence represented by aligned apertures in a plurality of wheels permits the passage of a light beam to a sensor to activate an electro-mechanical control for a lock. Such an arrangement avoids the sound-producing mechanical action of the typical tumbler lock and safeguards discovery of the opening combination. Rather than the typical case of a numerical sequencing combination, a novel approach is taken by using visual pattern recognition to align the apertures. The electro-mechanical control of the present invention additionally features optimized energy use, customizable settings, precision positioning, and an expansion of possible combination permutations by including direction of rotation. | 08-19-2010 |
| 20100281934 | Electronic-controlled magnetic lock anti-theft unit for coffer - This invention relates to an electronic-controlled magnetic lock anti-theft unit for coffer in which a magnetic lock and a latch unit are assembled on the door panel of a coffer, a pivoting plate being provided between the magnetic lock and the latch unit, and an anti-theft unit at the lateral side of the latch unit. When a thief begins to turn the coffer upside down to steal, a stop post of the anti-theft unit falls down to engage in the latch unit by gravitational effect. In this manner, even if the engaging plate is disengaged from the magnetic lock, the latch unit is unable to be wrenched for unlocking. Therefore, the purpose of anti-theft can be achieved. | 11-11-2010 |
| 20110041573 | Delivery and Collection System - A delivery system uses secure containers each equipped with means such as a keypad ( | 02-24-2011 |
| 20110283756 | DEVICE FOR CREATING A SABOTAGE PROTECTING CONTACT COMPONENT - The present disclosure relates to a device for creating a sabotage protecting contact component ( | 11-24-2011 |
| 20120024024 | ELECTRONIC COMBINATION LOCK - The present invention relates to a lock ( | 02-02-2012 |
| 20120073339 | Emergency Garage door arm release - The invention provides a control mechanism for opening/unlocking the garage door. In this manner, the Emergency Garage Door Arm Release allows consumers to open their garage door from the outside. A transmitter is a control device installed on the outside of the garage and features a keypad on which the user punches in their security code and then activates the emergency release button. Once activated the Emergency Garage Door Arm Release sends a current to the solenoid which then releases the pin thus allowing the garage door to pop open. Once released, the consumer manually opens or raises the garage door the rest of the way. | 03-29-2012 |
| 20120096909 | Electronic Locking System and Method - The present invention provides an electronic locking system and method that includes a lock with a locking member and at least one antenna. A remote power source remotely powers the lock to actuate the locking member, using induction technology. | 04-26-2012 |
| 20120118030 | LOCK ASSEMBLY - A coded lock assembly is introduced in order to improve upon existing coded locks used to control access to protected areas. The lock assembly contains several micro-switches within the anterior portion that can be pushed by a push button on the posterior portion of the lock assembly. In order to unlock the lock assembly, the user must turn an exterior drive handle to the proper position and press the push button. A predetermined sequence of handle turns and push button presses is required to unlock the lock. | 05-17-2012 |
| 20120180536 | HIGH SECURITY LOCK - A high security lock includes a lock bolt movable between extended and retracted positions, a bolt retraction gear coupled to the lock bolt, and a manually-driven gear train. When a controller verifies that user-input information is correct for unlocking the lock, the bolt retraction gear and manually-driven gear train are operatively coupled such that the gear train can drive the lock bolt from the extended position to the retracted position. | 07-19-2012 |
| 20120192602 | TOUCH PAD LOCK ASSEMBLY - A lock assembly for a closure comprises a housing, a handle pivotally mounted in an exterior portion of the housing and a latch operably connected with the handle. A key lock mounted on the exterior portion of the housing has a locked and an unlocked position. A lock cam rotatably mounted in the housing is operably connected with the key lock for rotation therewith. A deadbolt lock is operably connected to the lock cam via a crank arm and a link to a motor. An electronic touchpad mounted on the exterior portion of the housing is operatively connected with the motor, whereby entry of a preselected numerical code actuates the motor and contemporaneously shifts the deadbolt lock between locked and unlocked positions. | 08-02-2012 |
| 20120297842 | ELECTROMECHANICAL LOCK - An electromechanical lock comprises a housing, a rectilinear locking lever slidable within the housing, a blocking element positioned adjacent the locking lever that is movable between a first position that engages with the locking lever and a second position that disengages with the locking lever, and an actuating device operable to control movement of the blocking element between the first and second positions. | 11-29-2012 |
| 20130031940 | MANUALLY DRIVEN ELECTRONIC DEADBOLT ASSEMBLY WITH FIXED TURNPIECE - An exterior actuator assembly for a manually driven electronic deadbolt assembly includes a torque blade driver having a perimetrical lock recess, and is rotatable about a first rotational axis. A clutch assembly is drivably interposed between an exterior turnpiece and the torque blade driver. A motor shaft is arranged to rotate about a second rotational axis that is non-coaxial with the first rotational axis. A locking shifter is configured for axial translation along the second rotational axis. The locking shifter has a blocking tab portion configured for selective engagement with the perimetrical lock recess of the torque blade driver. A rotational-to-linear motion converter is drivably interposed between the motor shaft and the locking shifter and is configured such that a rotation of the motor shaft results in an axial displacement of the locking shifter to one of a locked position and an unlocked position. | 02-07-2013 |
| 20130055773 | Electronic Combination Lock - Disclosed herein is an electronic combination lock mainly characterized by miniature size and easy-to-use electronic identification access-gaining method that enables a vast variety and type of access codes for user setting and choice. Another battery operated electronic key unit, incorporated with programmed access code to provide as an alternative choice for locking, unlocking and backup power, can be used in conjunction with the electronic combination lock. | 03-07-2013 |
| 20130167598 | TRANSMISSION MECHANISM ADAPTED TO AN ELECTRO-MECHANICAL LOCK AND ELECTRO-MECHANICAL LOCK THEREWITH - A transmission mechanism adapted to an electro-mechanical lock and for driving a latch assembly to be unlocked is disclosed. The transmission mechanism includes a bottom plate, a pushing member, a clutch member and an electro-actuating member. The bottom plate includes at least one first pushed structure. The pushing member includes at least one second pushed structure. The clutch member abuts against the pushing member. The electro-actuating member is for driving the pushing member to rotate toward a first direction. The at least one second pushed structure cooperates with the at least one first pushed structure to move the pushing member relative to the bottom board, so that the clutch member is pushed with movement of the pushing member to an unlocked position. | 07-04-2013 |
| 20130192316 | LOCK DEVICES, SYSTEMS AND METHODS - 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. | 08-01-2013 |
| 20130192317 | LOCK DEVICES, SYSTEMS AND METHODS - 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. | 08-01-2013 |
| 20130298616 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR OPERATING AN ELECTRONIC LOCK - An interchangeable electronic lock includes an electronic access system to activate a motor which powers a gear assembly in the electronic lock. An optional manual bypass allows an operator to override the electronic access. When the lock is activated, the operator manually cranks a lock shaft to lock and unlock a storage unit. A controller selectively operates the motor to move the gear assembly in a linear direction. The gear assembly engages a first portion of a drive assembly with a second portion, to permit manual operation of the lock shaft to lock and unlock the storage unit. An optional modular chassis assembly includes a removable array of components for testing, maintenance and repair. The invention includes a system for operation of the electronic lock, a method of operating the electronic lock and software for operating the electronic lock. | 11-14-2013 |
| 20140041422 | Transmission Mechanism Of A Lock Assembly - 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. | 02-13-2014 |
| 20140250956 | ELECTRONIC DEADBOLT - An electronic deadbolt assembly with a latch assembly having a bolt movable between an extended position and a retracted position. The deadbolt has an exterior assembly and an interior assembly. The exterior assembly has an electronic input device for entering a passcode and a wiring harness in electrical communication with the electronic input device. The interior assembly includes an electronic control assembly configured to move the bolt between the extended position and the retracted position responsive to an authorized passcode being entered in the electronic input device. The interior assembly has an electrical connector in electrical communication with the electronic control assembly that is configured to be connected with the connector on the exterior assembly | 09-11-2014 |
| 20140260451 | ELECTRO-MECHANICAL LOCKS WITH BEZEL TURNING FUNCTION - The present disclosure provides an electro-mechanical lock assembly which illustratively includes a motor, a gear, a driver, a torque member, a housing, and a bezel. The motor is operable upon selective input. The motor is also coupled to the driver to engage both the gear and the housing when the motor is in operation. The bezel is attached to the gear such that when the driver is engaged with both the gear and the housing, manual rotation of the bezel will rotate the housing. The housing is attached to the torque member which is configured to move a latch such that when the bezel rotates the latch is moved. | 09-18-2014 |
| 20140318198 | Electronic Locks Particularly For Office Furniture - An electronic cam lock accessible either by PIN code or wirelessly transmitted code from a user's credential has a compact electronics housing that fits neatly and unobtrusively in office furniture, including metal or wood file cabinets. The housing has a rear-extending driver, which may be within a cylinder, preferably positioned where the driver of a cam lock of conventional keyed configuration would be located. One form of the lock is front-recess mounted. In another form the housing is inside-mounted, fitted within the usually one-inch top rail or vertical side rail of a file cabinet, with the electronic access terminal and a rotatable knob exposed for the user. The locks can be connected in a wired or wireless network for controlling access by time or by personnel, or for auditing entries. | 10-30-2014 |
| 20140318199 | Electronic Locks Particularly for Office Furniture - An electronic cam lock accessible either by PIN code or wirelessly transmitted code from a user's credential has a compact electronics housing that fits neatly and unobtrusively in office furniture, including metal or wood file cabinets. The housing has a rear-extending driver, which may be within a cylinder, preferably positioned where the driver of a cam lock of conventional keyed configuration would be located. One form of the lock is front-recess mounted. In another form the housing is inside-mounted, fitted within the usually one-inch top rail or vertical side rail of a file cabinet, with the electronic access terminal and a rotatable knob exposed for the user. The locks can be connected in a wired or wireless network for controlling access by time or by personnel, or for auditing entries. | 10-30-2014 |
| 20140331723 | Electronic Locking Device - An electronic locking device for a furniture lock, which locks a door or drawer and is operable by means of a rotary knob, comprises at least a release electronics and a solenoid, which are arranged on the outside of the respective furniture wall facing away from the space to be locked and by which a locking pin can be moved back and forth between an unlocking position and a locking position. In the locking position, the locking pin locks the rotary knob and, in the unlocking position, the rotary knob is rotatable. | 11-13-2014 |
| 20140338409 | POWER LOCKING DOOR HANDLES WITH INTEGRATED KEYPAD - A power locking pull or push button handle assembly is provided for a vehicle door having a lock and a latch. The handle assembly includes a base with a housing. A handle is pivotally mounted on the base, a power lock assembly is mounted within the housing on the base, and a keypad on the handle is operatively connected to the power lock assembly for keyless unlocking of the door. The handle includes a cover and backbone secured together, with the keypad sandwiched between the cover and backbone. The keypad is reinforced with a steel plate. Loads on the handle are shared by the backbone, cover, and keypad. | 11-20-2014 |
| 20170236349 | DUAL-LOCKING LOTO LOCKING PINS | 08-17-2017 |
| 070278200 | Including use of a key | 10 |
| 20100077809 | METHOD FOR IDENTIFYING KEYS FOR CONTROLLING LOCKS - 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 and determines a key code for the key from the pin movement. A control device electrically communicates with the electronic access device for identifying the key code and determining when the key code matches the unlock pin code. | 04-01-2010 |
| 20160032623 | Electronic Locking Apparatus and Method - An electronic locking mechanism has a body portion with movable retaining members that are controlled utilizing an electrically controlled actuator. The actuator operates the retaining member to move radially outwardly of the body portion circumference in a locked position and allows the retaining member to move radially inwardly of the circumference in an unlocked position. An electronic key can be utilized to operate the electronic locking mechanism. | 02-04-2016 |
| 070278300 | Key rotated (e.g., Eurocylinder) | 8 |
| 20080202178 | Key Trapping Access Control System and Method - An automatic key trapping lock comprising a lock housing; a lock removable from the lock housing and further comprising a core with an internal lock assembly for trapping and releasing a key when a key is turned in a specified direction; a cam assembly comprising a cam member rotatably engaging the lock; a return spring biasing the cam member towards a key trapped position; said cam member operatively engages a locking and releasing solenoid with a plunger for locking and unlocking the cam member; and the locking and releasing solenoid is actuated by one or more control means operatively engaging the locking solenoid for locking or unlocking the cam. It is another object of the present invention to provide an adjustable key panel assembly having an adjustable cam for accommodating variable length locks. | 08-28-2008 |
| 20080216530 | Modular electromechanical lock cylinder - The invention concerns a lock cylinder with a lock cylinder housing, in which a knob shaft, rotatable by means of a knob, is mounted to rotate on one side or both sides, and with at least one electromechanically operating coupling device, which, based on an authorization signal, connects a lock element to rotate in unison with the knob shaft and/or releases the knob shaft, in order to operate a lock, said authorization signal being generated by an evaluation electronics based on an input or input signal. According to the invention, it is proposed that at least one reading unit with an input unit to record the input and/or receiving unit to receive the input signal is present, that the reading unit with the input and/or receiving unit is arranged spatially separated from the evaluation electronics in at least one knob, that the knob is connected electrically and mechanically releasable to the knob shaft, and that the reading unit generates, from the input or input signal, an access signal that can be evaluated by the evaluation electronics. | 09-11-2008 |
| 20080229793 | Schliebetazylinder Mit gesperrter Knaufwelle - The invention concerns a lock cylinder with a lock cylinder housing, having at least one hollow cylindrical receptacle, in which a rotating part is mounted to rotate, which is connected to rotate in unison with a lock element, and with at least one coupling device, which moves at least one blocking element between a locked position, in which it is engaged with an abutment in the rotating part or the lock cylinder housing and blocks rotation between the rotating part and blocking cylinder housing, and a released position, in which it is disengaged from the abutment and permits rotation between the rotating part and the lock cylinder housing. According to the invention, it is proposed that along the peripheral region of the rotating part of the lock cylinder housing, which is swept by the blocking element during one revolution of the rotated part, at least two and preferably several abutments are provided in the peripheral direction, into which the blocking element can engage. | 09-25-2008 |
| 20090165512 | LOCK PORTION WITH SOLID-STATE ACTUATOR - An electronic lock includes a rotatable core movable within an outer body. The rotatable core includes an actuator configured to move a tumbler blocking member into or out of interfering engagement with one or more tumblers. In an unlocked state, the actuator moves the tumbler blocking member so that a movable locking member in the rotatable core that engages the outer body can be moved into the rotatable core. In a locked state, the actuator positions the tumbler blocking member to prevent the one or more tumblers from retracting and thereby retain the locking member in a channel of the outer body. | 07-02-2009 |
| 20090205384 | ELECTROMECHANICAL LOCKING SYSTEM - An electromechanical locking system includes a locking mechanism that is switchable between a locked position and an unlocked position, a keyway for receiving a rotatable key, a latch, and an angle detector for detecting an angular orientation of the key while the key is in the keyway. After detecting a sequence of angular orientations of a key, the angle detector may issue a corresponding angle sequence data. A lock controller controls the latch in accordance with an authentication data that has been received from the key and the issued angle sequence data that reflects a combination code. If the authentication data and the angle sequence data are both valid, the lock controller enable operation of the latch, whether automatically or manually. The key includes a light source that projects a light beam at an acute angle in order to provide a visual indication of a current angular orientation of the key. | 08-20-2009 |
| 20110265529 | CLOSING DEVICE - The invention relates to a closing device which includes a stationary part and a part which is displaceably mounted thereon. Tumblers are arranged by means of a key in order to release the displaceable part. These tumblers are maintained in a locking position by means of the locking element. The locking element can be adjusted by means of a drive in order to release the tumblers, which can be controlled via an electronic control device. | 11-03-2011 |
| 20160376812 | ADJUSTABLE ELECTROMECHANICAL LOCK - An electromechanical lock comprises a rotary knob, a motor built-in for locking and unlocking by way of rotation of a main shaft, a remote control unit for authenticating authorized users prior to granting permission and communicating such information to a driver circuitry which is in communication with said motor, said electromechanical lock further comprising a lock cylinder adjoined to rotary knob through an adaptor portion, having a first and second half-housings divided by a notch in which a rotatably arranged pawl is driven. Said electromechanical lock further comprises a locking pin slot, arranged on the lock cylinder, into which a locking pin can be driven; an adjustment member slot intersecting with the locking pin slot; said adjustment member slot arranged on the lock cylinder, into which an adjustment member can be inserted for blocking movement of the locking pin such that longitudinal length of the rotary knob is arranged. | 12-29-2016 |
| 20190145131 | Electronic Coded Lock | 05-16-2019 |
| 070278400 | Using a dial having indicia or pointer and indicia | 1 |
| 20120090363 | DEVICE FOR ACTUATING A CLOSING MECHANISM OF A LOCK - The invention relates to a device ( | 04-19-2012 |
