Personal lock-out box with timer
OwnerSean T. Joyceinventor
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Abstract
A personal lock box with a timer comprising a hinged strongbox with an internal cavity that is large enough to contain small personal items therein. The lock box is controlled by an electronic circuit. The lock box further comprises a user interface, a timer, a power source, and associated circuitry. The user interface allows a user to activate the device, selectively program a locked time, and initiate a locked cycle during which time the lockbox cannot be opened. Additionally, the lock box comprises a retractable locking cord for securing the lock box to large items.
Claims16
A programmable lock-out box for preventing unauthorized access to items stored therein, said programmable lock-out box comprising:
- a housing assembly including:
- a housing base having a third aperture and a first half aperture, said housing assembly further including a housing lid having a second half aperture and which is pivotally coupled to said housing base, wherein said first half aperture mates with said second half aperture to form a second aperture;
- a control module located within said housing assembly;
- a solenoid latching mechanism located within said housing assembly and communicatively coupled to said control module;
- a plurality of programming buttons located on said housing lid and communicatively coupled to said control module for electronically programming a period of time during which said solenoid latching mechanism maintains said housing lid locked to said housing base;
- and,
- a locking cord anchored within said housing assembly and having a locking feature at a free end, said locking cord for extending from said third aperture through said second aperture such that said locking feature is retained in said housing assembly.
A programmable lock-out box for preventing unauthorized access to items stored therein, said programmable lock-out box comprising:
- a housing assembly including:
- a housing base having a half aperture and a housing lid having a half aperture pivotally coupled thereto, wherein said half aperture of said housing base mates with said half aperture of said housing lid to form a first aperture;
- a control module located within said housing assembly;
- a solenoid latching mechanism located within said housing assembly and communicatively coupled to said control module;
- a plurality of programming buttons located on said housing lid and communicatively coupled to said control module for electronically programming a period of time during which said solenoid latching mechanism maintains said housing lid locked to said housing base;
- and,
- wherein said first aperture can entrap a power cord plug within said housing assembly.
A programmable lock-out box for preventing unauthorized access to items stored therein, said programmable lock-out box comprising:
- a housing assembly including a housing base having a first half aperture, a second half aperture and a third aperture, said housing assembly further including a housing lid having a fourth half aperture and a fifth half aperture, wherein said housing lid is pivotally coupled to said housing base, wherein said first half aperture mates with said fourth half aperture to form a first aperture when said housing lid pivots onto said housing base, and wherein said second half aperture and said fifth half aperture forms a second aperture when said housing lid pivots onto said housing base;
- a control module located within said housing assembly;
- a solenoid latching mechanism located within said housing assembly and communicatively coupled to said control module;
- a plurality of programming buttons located on said housing lid and communicatively coupled to said control module for electronically programming a period of time during which said solenoid latching mechanism maintains said housing lid locked to said housing base;
- and,
- a locking cord anchored within said housing assembly and having a locking feature at a free end, said locking cord for extending from said third aperture through said second aperture such that said locking feature is retained in said housing assembly.
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