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Computer room security

US8928454B2 · kind B2 · utility

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20References

4Claims

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Inventors

Steven M. Brown · Grand Rapids, US
Andrew Jimenez · Chicago, US
Timothy D. Holloway · Edgware, GB

Key dates

Filing date	Apr 6, 2010
Grant date	Jan 6, 2015
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Jul 27, 2030

Classification

Technology area (CPC G)Physics
CPC primaryG07C9/28
WIPO fieldControl
WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

This invention relates to a fastener system, in particular a system for improving computer room security, that reduces energy consumption. This invention provides a fastener system comprising at least one fastener for fastening a first element to a second element, the at least one fastener having a sensor to determine status of that fastener; a trigger box having an LED panel; a junction box capable of receiving and relaying authorization access; and an IP-connected control appliance with relay input/output for access control applications. This invention is particularly useful within server racks.

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