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Self-adjusting cylinder monitor assembly

US9222281B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateFeb 1, 2010
Grant dateDec 29, 2015
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Expiry dateApr 12, 2031

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T70/80
  • WIPO fieldCivil engineering
  • WIPO sectorOther fields

Abstract

A lock cylinder monitoring assembly for monitoring position of a lock cylinder. The monitoring assembly includes a housing having an inner cavity and an exterior diameter. The exterior diameter of the housing is not significantly greater than the corresponding cylinder diameter. The assembly further includes a switch received into the inner cavity of the housing. The switch is in electrical communication with an indicator. The switch is reactive to any change in position of the lock cylinder.

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