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Electronic lock for cabinet doors, drawers and other applications

US8490443B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJun 17, 2008
Grant dateJul 23, 2013
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Expiry dateApr 9, 2030

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T70/7107
  • WIPO fieldControl
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

An electronic lock replaces mechanical locks in cam lock, cabinet lock and switch lock applications, as well as other locks for file cabinets, desk and cabinet drawers, access panels and other secure situations that often utilize relatively simple lock mechanisms. In a preferred embodiment the lock is without a keypad, accessed by an electronic key making contact with a terminal.

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