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Key assembly for vehicle ignition locks

US5433096A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateAug 26, 1993
Grant dateJul 18, 1995
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Expiry dateAug 26, 2013

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T70/7904
  • WIPO fieldComputer technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A key assembly for mounting an electronic component in the head of the key. The electronic component is mounted in either an opening such as a bore or recess formed in the key head, or a carrier connected to the heel end of the key shank. In the former case, a closure member such as a plug or adhesively backed panel member is employed to close off the opening. In the latter case, the carrier is encapsulated within a plastic key head.

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