Patent classifications
E05B2047/0058
LIGHTED DOOR JAMB FOR AN ACCESS DOOR
An illumination system is provided for an access door may include an elongated illumination housing configured to be coupled to at least one of an upstanding jamb and a corresponding jamb casing extending along the one side of the access door, an elongated light transmissive cover coupled to the illumination housing, an elongated light pipe received within the illumination housing, an illumination source housing operatively coupled to one end of the light pipe, an illumination source disposed within the illumination source housing and configured to produce and transmit visible light into the light pipe so as to be visible through the light transmissive cover, a source of electrical power, and a control unit configured to selectively apply electrical power from the source of electrical power to the illumination source to produce the visible light.
Padlock device, systems including a padlock device, and methods of operating therefor
A padlock device includes a housing; a shackle associated within the housing and having, with respect to the housing, a closed configuration and an open configuration; a latch subsystem associated with the housing for securely retaining the shackle in the closed configuration, the latch subsystem electrically operable to release the shackle; a biometric sensor associated with the housing to electronically sense fingerprint data from a finger being sensed; a control subsystem in the housing in communication with the biometric sensor and the latch subsystem, the control subsystem comprising: internal processor-readable memory configured to store one or more fingerprint records, each fingerprint record comprising authorized fingerprint data associated with a respective fingerprint identifier; processing structure configured to receive sensed fingerprint data from the biometric sensor and to cause the latch subsystem to release the shackle in the event of a release condition requiring at least that the sensed fingerprint data corresponds to authorized fingerprint data in at least one of the fingerprint records; the processing structure configured to present a management interface accessible by an external device in authorized communication with the control system to selectively: store one or more fingerprint records in the internal processor-readable memory; and delete or disable one or more stored fingerprint records in the internal processor-readable memory based at least on one or more respective fingerprint identifiers provided by the external device. A padlock system includes the padlock device; and a processor-readable medium embodying a computer program for provisioning an external device to conduct authorized communications with the padlock device, the computer program including program code for presenting a user interface on the external device for enabling the authorized manager to conduct managing of fingerprint records for the padlock device; and program code for accessing the management interface of the padlock device in accordance with the managing.
Electronic keypad assembly for lockset
An electronic security keypad assembly includes a cover made of sheet metal, a keypad, and a mounting plate. Tabs extending the from the cover engage dented tab receiving regions of the mounting plate to secure the cover to the mounting plate. The tabs, when bent around the dented tab receiving regions, are obscured from access when mounted to a door, deterring physical tampering with the electronic keypad assembly.
Motorized lock method and assembly
A motorized lock assembly and a method of motorizing a lock installed in a door. The motorized lock assembly including a motorized drive assembly to be mounted to an interior side of the door in driving engagement with a bolt assembly of the lock in place of a thumb turn of the lock. The motorized lock assembly also including a communications assembly to receive an instruction from a user and to direct an operation of the motorized drive assembly in response to the instruction from the user. The lock motorized by accessing a bolt assembly of a lock installed within a door through a thumb turn opening in the door, attaching a drive shaft of a motorized drive assembly to the bolt assembly in driving engagement with the bolt assembly, and attaching the motorized drive assembly to the interior side of the door.
Electronic sliding bolt shutter lock apparatus and system
An electronic straight shackle lock apparatus and system. Aspects of the present disclosure provide for a keyless, electronic straight shackle lock that provides a high level of security at a relatively low cost and without any opening for a physical mechanical key. Certain embodiments provide for an easy-to-use and compact adapter for a keyless, electronic straight shackle lock and the ability to manually override the electronic lock. Certain benefits and advantages of the present disclosure include a compact and flexible locking system that can be installed on many different enclosures and doors that can be locked and unlocked using an electronic device via a wireless signal.
LOCK DEVICE
In some implementations, an article of clothing includes a pocket that includes an opening to an interior cavity, and a lock device attached to the pocket. The lock device may include a first lock element and a second lock element configured to engage with the first lock element, where engagement of the first lock element and the second lock element at least partially closes the opening. The lock device may include a radio communication device configured to receive a signal for engagement or disengagement of the first lock element and the second lock element, and a controller configured to cause engagement or disengagement of the first lock element and the second lock element based on the signal.
Apparatus for securing a device
A system for securing a device having a case and a security feature integrated into the device. The system has a device security apparatus removably mountable on the device by agency of the security feature on the case of the device. The device security apparatus may include a base element configured to mount on the device by releasably engaging the security feature of the device, and may further include a securing element removably mounted on the base element. The securing element may include at least one of a plurality of modules configured to interchangeably mount on the base element. The plurality of modules may include a mechanical connection module configured to physically connect the device security apparatus to an object, and a monitoring module configured to monitor movement of the device security apparatus and any device connected to the device security apparatus.
Telescopic electromechanical dual-control smart lock
A telescopic electromechanical dual-control smart lock includes: a lock cylinder mechanism, a transmission mechanism and a power supply control mechanism; wherein the lock cylinder mechanism comprises a bolt, a lock core PCB (printed circuit board), a positive electrode sheet, a negative electrode sheet and a first spring; the power supply control mechanism comprises a main control PCB and a detachable battery; wherein the positive electrode sheet, the negative electrode sheet and the transmission mechanism are electrically connected with the lock core PCB respectively; wherein a first end of the transmission mechanism is pressed against an end of the first spring; a second end of the transmission mechanism is fixedly connected with the bolt; is the lock cylinder mechanism and the transmission mechanism are provided side by side, and the main control PCB is electrically connected with the lock core PCB and the detachable battery respectively.
Emergency Lock Box Status Module
The present invention provides a device (lock status module) that comprises a status indicator, a power source connected to the status indicator, and a microcontroller having a wireless communication module configured to control the status indicator in response to a status of the lock switch that is installed in a lock box, and a built-in battery holder mounted on the microcontroller.
ELECTRONIC LOCK WITH PHOTOVOLTAIC CELLS
An electronic lock, including: a power storage device; and photovoltaic cells located on a surface of the electronic lock, the photovoltaic cells being electrically coupled to the power storage device in order to provide a charging current to the power storage device.