Goods & Services

Metal locks, namely, combination locks, combination changing locks, locker locks, spring latch locker locks, spring latch locks, dead bolt locker locks, cylindrical locks, master keyed locks, dial locks, dial combination locks, key locks, high security lock cylinders, enclosure locks, box locks, safe locks, mailbox locks, built in locks, built in locker locks; lock protection devices, namely, lock bolt enclosures; tamper protection devices, namely, lock bolt enclosures and replacement parts therefore; Metal hardware, namely, handles, drawer slides, hinges, latches, catches, levelers, casters; water container return bin units of metal Electronic locks; Downloadable cloud-based wireless lock software for managing networkable programmed locking systems by use of a downloadable web based and mobile application, consisting of electronic NFC enabled, Radio-Frequency Identification (RFID) locks and electronic keypad locks; Electronic locks, namely, offline face detection locks; Electronic water container return bin units

Goods & Services

Metal locks, namely, combination locks, combination changing locks, locker locks, spring latch locker locks, spring latch locks, dead bolt locker locks, cylindrical locks, master keyed locks, dial locks, dial combination locks, key locks, high security lock cylinders, enclosure locks, box locks, safe locks, mailbox locks, built in locks, built in locker locks; lock protection devices, namely, lock bolt enclosures; tamper protection devices, namely, lock bolt enclosures and replacement parts therefore; Metal hardware, namely, handles, drawer slides, hinges, latches, catches, levelers, casters; water container return bin units of metal Electronic locks; Downloadable cloud-based wireless lock software for managing networkable programmed locking systems by use of a downloadable web based and mobile application, consisting of electronic NFC enabled, Radio-Frequency Identification (RFID) locks and electronic keypad locks; Electronic locks, namely, offline face detection locks; Electronic water container return bin units

Goods & Services

Metal locks, namely, combination locks, combination changing locks, locker locks, spring latch locker locks, spring latch locks, dead bolt locker locks, cylindrical locks, master keyed locks, dial locks, dial combination locks, key locks, high security lock cylinders, enclosure locks, box locks, safe locks, mailbox locks, built in locks, built in locker locks; lock protection devices, namely, lock bolt enclosures; tamper protection devices, namely, lock bolt enclosures and replacement parts therefore; Metal hardware, namely, handles, drawer slides, hinges, latches, catches, levelers, casters; water container return bin units of metal Electronic locks; Downloadable cloud-based wireless lock software for managing networkable programmed locking systems by use of a downloadable web based and mobile application, consisting of electronic NFC enabled, Radio-Frequency Identification (RFID) locks and electronic keypad locks; Electronic locks, namely, offline face detection locks; Electronic water container return bin units

Goods & Services

Metal locks, namely, combination locks, combination changing locks, locker locks, spring latch locker locks, spring latch locks, dead bolt locker locks, cylindrical locks, master keyed locks, dial locks, dial combination locks, key locks, high security lock cylinders, enclosure locks, box locks, safe locks, mailbox locks, built in locks, built in locker locks; lock protection devices, namely, lock bolt enclosures; tamper protection devices, namely, lock bolt enclosures and replacement parts therefore; Metal hardware, namely, handles, drawer slides, hinges, latches, catches, levelers, casters; water container return bin units of metal Electronic locks; Downloadable cloud-based wireless lock software for managing networkable programmed locking systems by use of a downloadable web based and mobile application, consisting of electronic NFC enabled, Radio-Frequency Identification (RFID) locks and electronic keypad locks; Electronic locks, namely, offline face detection locks; Electronic water container return bin units

Goods & Services

Metal locks, namely, combination locks, combination changing locks, locker locks, spring latch locker locks, spring latch locks, dead bolt locker locks, cylindrical locks, master keyed locks, dial locks, dial combination locks, key locks, high security lock cylinders, enclosure locks, box locks, safe locks, mailbox locks, built in locks, built in locker locks; lock protection devices, namely, lock bolt enclosures; tamper protection devices, namely, lock bolt enclosures and replacement parts therefore; Metal hardware, namely, handles, drawer slides, hinges, latches, catches, levelers, casters; water container return bin units of metal Electronic locks; Downloadable cloud-based wireless lock software for managing networkable programmed locking systems by use of a downloadable web based and mobile application, consisting of electronic NFC enabled, Radio-Frequency Identification (RFID) locks and electronic keypad locks; Electronic locks, namely, offline face detection locks; Electronic water container return bin units

Abstract

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.

IPC Classes  ?

• G07C 9/00 - Individual registration on entry or exit
• E05B 41/00 - Locks with visible indication as to whether the lock is locked or unlocked
• E05B 47/00 - Operating or controlling locks or other fastening devices by electric or magnetic means
• H01L 31/0445 - PV modules or arrays of single PV cells including thin film solar cells, e.g. single thin film a-Si, CIS or CdTe solar cells
• H02S 40/38 - Energy storage means, e.g. batteries, structurally associated with PV modules

Abstract

A storage rack for a plurality of water bottles, including: a plurality of shelves; a plurality of levelers each being configured to support the storage rack, each leveler of the plurality of levelers is operably coupled to one of a plurality of potentiometers that is located between the each leveler of the plurality of levelers and a portion of the storage rack, the plurality of potentiometers are operably coupled to a analog to digital converter that sums signals of the plurality of potentiometers and provides an indication of an amount of weight being supported by the storage rack, the amount of weight being associated with an amount of water bottles being supported by the storage rack.

IPC Classes  ?

• A47B 73/00 - Bottle cupboardsBottle racks

Abstract

An electronic lock, including: a power storage device; and a means for providing power to the power storage device.

IPC Classes  ?

• H02J 50/10 - Circuit arrangements or systems for wireless supply or distribution of electric power using inductive coupling
• G07C 9/00 - Individual registration on entry or exit
• H02J 7/35 - Parallel operation in networks using both storage and other DC sources, e.g. providing buffering with light sensitive cells
• H02J 50/00 - Circuit arrangements or systems for wireless supply or distribution of electric power

Abstract

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.

IPC Classes  ?

• G07C 9/00 - Individual registration on entry or exit
• H01L 31/0445 - PV modules or arrays of single PV cells including thin film solar cells, e.g. single thin film a-Si, CIS or CdTe solar cells
• H02S 40/38 - Energy storage means, e.g. batteries, structurally associated with PV modules
• E05B 41/00 - Locks with visible indication as to whether the lock is locked or unlocked
• E05B 47/00 - Operating or controlling locks or other fastening devices by electric or magnetic means

Abstract

A lock including: a retractable knob; and a knob release mechanism for retaining the retractable knob in a retracted position, the knob release mechanism retains the retractable knob in the retracted position until a motor of the knob release mechanism is actuated by an input provided to a keypad located on a surface of the lock.

IPC Classes  ?

• E05B 1/00 - Knobs or handles for wingsKnobs, handles, or press buttons for locks or latches on wings
• E05B 13/10 - Devices preventing the key or the handle or both from being used formed by a lock arranged in the handle
• E05B 37/00 - Permutation locksPuzzle locks
• E05B 17/04 - Devices for coupling the turning cylinder of a single or double cylinder lock with the bolt-operating member
• E05B 17/00 - Accessories in connection with locks
• E05B 5/02 - Handles completely let into the surface of the wing able to be turned outwards before operation
• E05B 47/00 - Operating or controlling locks or other fastening devices by electric or magnetic means

Abstract

A lock, including: a retractable knob; and a knob release mechanism for retaining the retractable knob in a retracted position, wherein the knob release mechanism includes a damper with a gear that is slidably received within a set of grooves located in the retractable knob, and wherein the gear prevents rotation of the retractable knob unless it is in an extended position.

IPC Classes  ?

• E05B 1/00 - Knobs or handles for wingsKnobs, handles, or press buttons for locks or latches on wings
• E05B 13/10 - Devices preventing the key or the handle or both from being used formed by a lock arranged in the handle
• E05B 37/00 - Permutation locksPuzzle locks
• E05B 17/04 - Devices for coupling the turning cylinder of a single or double cylinder lock with the bolt-operating member
• E05B 17/00 - Accessories in connection with locks
• E05B 5/02 - Handles completely let into the surface of the wing able to be turned outwards before operation
• E05B 47/00 - Operating or controlling locks or other fastening devices by electric or magnetic means

Abstract

A combination lock is provided, the lock having a latch movably mounted to a housing of the lock for movement between a locked position and an unlocked position; and a bolt movably mounted to the housing of the lock for movement between a first position and a second position, wherein the combination lock is a key-controlled combination changing permutation lock wherein a button disposed away from a rear exterior surface of the housing in a first direction rearwardly away from the rear exterior surface is depressed in order to change the combination of the combination lock and the housing has a button protection feature extending rearwardly away from the rear exterior surface of the housing in the first direction proximate to the button and the button protection feature extends farther away from the rear exterior surface of the housing in the first direction than the button.

IPC Classes  ?

• E05B 37/02 - Permutation locksPuzzle locks with tumbler discs or rings arranged on a single axis, each disc being adjustable independently of the others
• E05B 37/00 - Permutation locksPuzzle locks
• E05B 57/00 - Locks in which a pivoted latch is used also as locking means
• E05B 37/08 - Permutation locksPuzzle locks with tumbler discs on a single axis, all the discs being adjustable by a rotary knob which is not shifted
• E05B 65/02 - Locks for special use for thin, hollow, or thin-metal wings
• E05B 13/10 - Devices preventing the key or the handle or both from being used formed by a lock arranged in the handle
• E05B 13/04 - Devices preventing the key or the handle or both from being used shaped as fork-like implements grasping and fixing the key
• E05B 47/02 - Adaptation of locks, latches, or parts thereof, for movement of the bolt by electromagnetic means
• E05B 17/20 - Means independent of the locking mechanism for preventing unauthorised opening, e.g. for securing the bolt in the fastening position

Abstract

A lock is provided, the lock having: a lock mechanism having a first member and a second member, the first member and the second member each being slidably mounted to a housing of the combination lock, wherein the first member is capable of movement between a first position and a second position and the second member is capable of movement between a first position and a second position and wherein movement of the first member from the first position to the second position causes the second member to move from the first position to the second position; a bolt configured for movement between a locking position and an unlocking position, the bolt preventing the second member from moving from the second position to the first position when the bolt is in the locking position.

IPC Classes  ?

• E05B 37/00 - Permutation locksPuzzle locks
• E05B 65/02 - Locks for special use for thin, hollow, or thin-metal wings
• E05B 65/52 - Other locks for chests, boxes, trunks, baskets, travelling bags, or the like
• E05B 35/10 - Locks for use with special keys or a plurality of keys operable by a plurality of keys with master and pass keys
• E05B 37/08 - Permutation locksPuzzle locks with tumbler discs on a single axis, all the discs being adjustable by a rotary knob which is not shifted
• E05B 55/00 - Locks in which a sliding latch is used also as a locking bolt
• E05B 17/20 - Means independent of the locking mechanism for preventing unauthorised opening, e.g. for securing the bolt in the fastening position
• E05C 1/08 - Fastening devices with bolts moving rectilinearly with latching action
• E05C 3/12 - Fastening devices with bolts moving pivotally or rotatively with latching action
• E05B 37/02 - Permutation locksPuzzle locks with tumbler discs or rings arranged on a single axis, each disc being adjustable independently of the others

Abstract

A combination lock is provided, the combination lock having a rotary latch configured for rotation between a locked position and an unlocked position, the rotary latch rotating in a first plane; and a bolt configured for movement between a first position and a second position along a second plane the second plane being oriented at a different location than the first plane, the bolt engaging the rotary latch in the first position such that rotation of the rotary latch from the locked position to the unlocked position is prevented.

IPC Classes  ?

• E05B 37/08 - Permutation locksPuzzle locks with tumbler discs on a single axis, all the discs being adjustable by a rotary knob which is not shifted
• E05B 13/10 - Devices preventing the key or the handle or both from being used formed by a lock arranged in the handle
• E05B 65/02 - Locks for special use for thin, hollow, or thin-metal wings
• E05B 13/04 - Devices preventing the key or the handle or both from being used shaped as fork-like implements grasping and fixing the key

Abstract

A combination lock is provided, the combination lock having a rotary latch configured for rotation between a locked position and an unlocked position, the rotary latch rotating in a first plane; and a bolt configured for movement between a first position and a second position along a second plane the second plane being oriented at a different location than the first plane, the bolt engaging the rotary latch in the first position such that rotation of the rotary latch from the locked position to the unlocked position is prevented.

IPC Classes  ?

• E05B 37/08 - Permutation locksPuzzle locks with tumbler discs on a single axis, all the discs being adjustable by a rotary knob which is not shifted
• E05B 13/10 - Devices preventing the key or the handle or both from being used formed by a lock arranged in the handle

Abstract

A combination lock is provided, the combination lock having a rotary latch configured for rotation between a locked position and an unlocked position, the rotary latch rotating in a first plane; and a bolt configured for movement between a first position and a second position along a second plane the second plane being oriented at a different location than the first plane, the bolt engaging the rotary latch in the first position such that rotation of the rotary latch from the locked position to the unlocked position is prevented.

IPC Classes  ?

• E05B 37/08 - Permutation locksPuzzle locks with tumbler discs on a single axis, all the discs being adjustable by a rotary knob which is not shifted
• E05B 37/00 - Permutation locksPuzzle locks
• E05B 57/00 - Locks in which a pivoted latch is used also as locking means
• E05B 65/02 - Locks for special use for thin, hollow, or thin-metal wings
• E05B 13/10 - Devices preventing the key or the handle or both from being used formed by a lock arranged in the handle
• E05B 13/04 - Devices preventing the key or the handle or both from being used shaped as fork-like implements grasping and fixing the key
• E05B 47/02 - Adaptation of locks, latches, or parts thereof, for movement of the bolt by electromagnetic means

Abstract

A lock is provided, the lock having: a lock mechanism having a first member and a second member, the first member and the second member each being slidably mounted to a housing of the combination lock, wherein the first member is capable of movement between a first position and a second position and the second member is capable of movement between a first position and a second position and wherein movement of the first member from the first position to the second position causes the second member to move from the first position to the second position; a bolt configured for movement between a locking position and an unlocking position, the bolt preventing the second member from moving from the second position to the first position when the bolt is in the locking position.

IPC Classes  ?

• E05B 37/00 - Permutation locksPuzzle locks
• E05B 65/02 - Locks for special use for thin, hollow, or thin-metal wings
• E05B 17/20 - Means independent of the locking mechanism for preventing unauthorised opening, e.g. for securing the bolt in the fastening position
• E05B 35/10 - Locks for use with special keys or a plurality of keys operable by a plurality of keys with master and pass keys
• E05B 37/08 - Permutation locksPuzzle locks with tumbler discs on a single axis, all the discs being adjustable by a rotary knob which is not shifted
• E05B 55/00 - Locks in which a sliding latch is used also as a locking bolt
• E05B 65/52 - Other locks for chests, boxes, trunks, baskets, travelling bags, or the like
• E05C 1/08 - Fastening devices with bolts moving rectilinearly with latching action
• E05C 3/12 - Fastening devices with bolts moving pivotally or rotatively with latching action
• E05B 37/02 - Permutation locksPuzzle locks with tumbler discs or rings arranged on a single axis, each disc being adjustable independently of the others

Abstract

An apparatus and method for receiving a recyclable product is disclosed herein. In one embodiment the apparatus includes: a structure defining an interior cavity, the structure having a plurality of walls; a bottle return mechanism for determining when a bottle has been received within the interior cavity, comprising: an elongated cylinder providing a passage into the interior cavity, the elongated cylinder having an inlet opening proximate to an exterior of the enclosed structure and an outlet opening proximate to the interior cavity; a bottle return mechanism configured to provide an output when a bottle has been inserted into the elongated cylinder; and a dispensing rack secured to one of the walls of the enclosure.

IPC Classes  ?

• G07F 7/00 - Mechanisms actuated by objects other than coins to free or to actuate vending, hiring, coin or paper currency dispensing or refunding apparatus
• G07F 7/06 - Mechanisms actuated by objects other than coins to free or to actuate vending, hiring, coin or paper currency dispensing or refunding apparatus by returnable containers, e.g. bottles
• A47F 10/02 - Furniture or installations specially adapted to particular types of service systems, not otherwise provided for for self-service type systems, e.g. supermarkets

Abstract

An apparatus and method for receiving a recyclable product is disclosed herein. In one embodiment the apparatus includes: an enclosed structure defining an interior cavity; a bottle return mechanism for determining when a bottle has been received within the interior cavity; and a mechanism coupled to the bottle return mechanism, the mechanism being configured to provide an output when the bottle return mechanism has determined that a bottle has been inserted into the interior cavity.

IPC Classes  ?

• G07F 7/00 - Mechanisms actuated by objects other than coins to free or to actuate vending, hiring, coin or paper currency dispensing or refunding apparatus

Abstract

A locking device and a method for unlocking the locking device are provided. The locking device includes a stationary plug having a first aperture extending therein configured to receive a key. The stationary plug further includes an outer surface, an inner surface defined by the first aperture, and at least a second aperture extending from the outer surface to the inner surface. The locking device further includes a housing having an outer wall disposed around at least a portion of the stationary plug. The outer wall has at least a third aperture extending therethrough. The locking device further includes a bolt member operably coupled to the outer wall of the housing. The locking device further includes a locking mechanism disposed in the third aperture of the housing and extending into the second aperture of the stationary plug. The locking mechanism is configured to allow rotation of the housing about the stationary plug when the key is inserted into the first aperture. The housing is configured to rotate from a first operational position to a second operational position in response to a force being applied to the bolt member.

IPC Classes  ?

• E05B 63/00 - Locks with special structural characteristics
• E05B 65/06 - Locks for special use for swing doors

Abstract

A locking device and a method for unlocking the locking device are provided. The locking device includes a stationary plug having a first aperture extending therein configured to receive a key. The stationary plug further includes an outer surface, an inner surface defined by the first aperture, and at least a second aperture extending from the outer surface to the inner surface. The locking device further includes a housing having an outer wall disposed around at least a portion of the stationary plug. The outer wall has at least a third aperture extending therethrough. The locking device further includes a bolt member operably coupled to the outer wall of the housing. The locking device further includes a locking mechanism disposed in the third aperture of the housing and extending into the second aperture of the stationary plug. The locking mechanism is configured to allow rotation of the housing about the stationary plug when the key is inserted into the first aperture. The housing is configured to rotate from a first operational position to a second operational position in response to a force being applied to the bolt member.

IPC Classes  ?

• E05B 63/00 - Locks with special structural characteristics
• E05B 65/06 - Locks for special use for swing doors