US Patent No: 7,594,416
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Security device and methodology
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Sep 29, 2009
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Mar 24, 2005
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11/087,633
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Abstract
A lock having a body, a face, a shackle and an audio and/or a visual system. The audio system includes a speaker system and a controller, and the visual system includes an indicator light and a controller. The systems also employ a battery and a battery indicator light, e.g., an LED, indicating when the battery needs to be replaced. The audio system emits an audible sequence and the visual system emits a light sequence when the lock is unlocked, reminding a user to lock the lock.
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Cited Art
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| 6,029,481 Combination padlock construction with manual activation | 22 | 1998 | |
| 6,035,672 Combination padlock construction with positive visual indicator | 27 | 1998 | |
| 6,474,116 Combination lock with dual locking means | 17 | 2000 | |
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| 6,199,415 Anti-theft steering wheel blocking lock | 6 | 1999 | |
| 6,116,062 Wheel blocking brake lock | 19 | 1999 | |
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| 4,556,872 Padlock with tamper alarm | 16 | 1983 | |
| 4,811,578 Padlock with tamper-actuated audible and/or inaudible alarm | 33 | 1985 | |
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| 5,600,979 Vehicle anti-theft system | 27 | 1995 | |
| 6,734,788 Vehicle anti-theft system with tampering indicator | 11 | 1997 | |
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| 5,663,704 Vehicle security system having enhanced door locking features | 27 | 1995 | |
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| 5,774,058 Remote access system for a programmable electronic lock | 36 | 1995 | |
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| 5,194,845 Combination U-lock and security loop with tamper alarm | 24 | 1990 | |
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| 4,367,455 Powersaving room security system | 22 | 1981 | |
| 5,587,702 Padlock with tamper alarm | 36 | 1995 | |
| 5,598,725 Steering wheel lock with alarming device | 17 | 1996 | |
| 5,877,686 Golf bag theft protection system | 16 | 1997 | |
| 5,765,414 Steering wheel lock | 4 | 1997 | |
| 5,915,558 Portable pill box with alarm | 26 | 1998 | |
| 6,348,857 Warning device for door lock of car | 1 | 2000 | |
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