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Electronic remote entry lock system for a tool cabinet

US6374649B1 · kind B1 · utility

54Cited by
15References
8Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateApr 1, 1999
Grant dateApr 23, 2002
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Expiry dateApr 1, 2019

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T70/7096
  • WIPO fieldControl
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A tool chest with multiple, vertical drawers includes a remotely controlled latching mechanism. A receiver mounted in the cabinet receives a signal from a remote transmitter and initiates operation of a motor to, in turn, drive a linkage which engages or releases a catch on the back side of each drawer.

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