Method of inhibiting access

Details Method of inhibiting access Method of inhibiting access

2005-04-26

2011-11-01

Bryant, David (Department: 3726)

Metal working

Method of mechanical manufacture

Assembling or joining

C256S010000

Reexamination Certificate

active

08046892

ABSTRACT:
The present invention relate to a method of inhibiting access. Some embodiments of the method include determining that access to an item needs to be inhibited and positioning a thermal grill relative to the item such that the thermal grill provides a barrier against an individual engaging the item. A thermal grill is a device that has several relatively warm portions which are interlaced with several relatively cold portions. When an individual contacts the thermal grill, the temperature difference between the warm and cold portions causes an individual to feel pain (or discomfort) without physiologically damaging the individual. Therefore, the method inhibits access by notifying individuals that they are performing an undesirable activity when they touch the thermal grill without permanently injuring the individual.

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