Apparatus and methods for locking and unlocking containers

Details Apparatus and methods for locking and unlocking containers Apparatus and methods for locking and unlocking containers

2006-04-21

2008-08-26

Engle, Patricia (Department: 3673)

Locks

Special application

For antitheft signaling device on protected article

C206S308200, C340S572900

Reexamination Certificate

active

07415851

ABSTRACT:
Apparatus and methods for locking and unlocking a lockable container that has an internal locking mechanism are disclosed. The apparatus may include a main body including a channel for receiving the container. A magnetic field source coupled to the main body may emit a magnetic field for actuating a container lock catch mechanism disposed at least partially inside the container. The apparatus may include a channel blocker that may be positioned by actuating a channel lock to selectively prevent the magnetic field source from actuating the catch mechanism of a container lock. The channel lock may be coupled to a cam configured to position at least a portion of the channel blocker in the channel. In some embodiments, the apparatus may include a ramp retractor coupled to the channel blocker wherein the ramp retractor urges the channel blocker down through the channel by action of the magnetic field.

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