Illuminating mechanism for a lock

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2005-03-10

2008-05-06

Lee, Jong-Suk (James) (Department: 2885)

Illumination

Door knob or keyhole illuminator

C362S023000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07367683

ABSTRACT:
A lock including an illuminating device which is actuated by the rotation of a lock dial produces an illumination event. The illumination event provides sufficient light on the lock such as to allow easier operation of the lock in areas of inadequate light. The lock may include a piezo device which creates electrical current to light one or more light emitting diodes for a predetermined duration of time.

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