US6035677A
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Key assembly for vehicle ignition locks
Assignee: Strattec Security Corp
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Filing: 1995-07-17
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Granted: 2000-03-14
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Expires: 2015-07-17
Abstract
Abstract A key assembly for mounting an electronic component in the head of the key. The electronic component is mounted in either an opening such as a bore or recess formed in the key head, or a carrier connected to the heel end of the key shank. In the former case, a closure member such as a plug or adhesively backed panel member is employed to close off the opening. In the latter case, the carrier is encapsulated within a plastic key head.
Inventors
- 👤 David C. Janssen
- 👤 Brian J. Reetz
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-09 10:57
CPC Classifications
G; G06; G06K; G06K19/00; G06K19/04; G06K19/041; G06K19/048; E; E05; E05B; E05B19/00; E05B19/04; G07; G07C; G07C9/00; G07C9/00174; G07C9/00944; Y; Y10; Y10T; Y10T70/00; Y10T70/70; Y10T70/7051; Y10T70/7062; Y10T70/7068; Y10T70/7073; Y10T70/7079; Y10T70/7441; Y10T70/778; Y10T70/7791; Y10T70/7802; Y10T70/7876; Y10T70/7904
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 10
Claim 1
Independent Claim
90 words
A key assembly for a lock, said key assembly comprising: a key having a toe end and a heel end; an electronic transponder; a carrier for mounting said electronic transponder to the heel end of said key, said carrier being comprised of a first plastic material integrally molded onto said heel end of said key; and an overmold including an outer shell of a second plastic material integrally molded over said carrier and said transponder, wherein the material of the outer shell is different from the material of said carrier.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
90 words
A key assembly for a lock, said key assembly comprising: a key having a toe end and a heel end; an electronic transponder; a carrier for mounting said electronic transponder to the heel end of said key, said carrier being comprised of a first plastic material integrally molded onto said heel end of said key; and an overmold including an outer shell of a second plastic material integrally molded over said carrier and said transponder, wherein the material of the outer shell is different from the material of said carrier.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
19 words
The key assembly of claim 1, wherein said carrier mounts said transponder along a longitudinal axis of said key.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
19 words
The key assembly of claim 1, wherein said overmold and said carrier form a key head for the key.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
84 words
A key assembly for a lock, said key assembly comprising: a key including a heel end; a transponder; a carrier attaching the transponder to the heel end of the key, the carrier being comprised of a first material that is molded around the transponder and onto the heel end of the key; and an outer shell of a second material that is different from the first material, the outer shell being molded over the heel end of the key, the carrier and the transponder.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
84 words
A key assembly for a lock, said key assembly comprising: a key including a heel end; a transponder; a carrier attaching the transponder to the heel end of the key, the carrier being comprised of a first material that is molded around the transponder and onto the heel end of the key; and an outer shell of a second material that is different from the first material, the outer shell being molded over the heel end of the key, the carrier and the transponder.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
82 words
A key assembly for a lock, said key assembly comprising: a key including a heel end; a transponder; a carrier coupling the transponder to the heel end of the key, the carrier comprising a first material that is molded around the transponder and onto the heel end of the key; and an outer shell of a second material that is different from the first material, the outer shell being molded over the heel end of the key, the carrier and the transponder.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
82 words
A key assembly for a lock, said key assembly comprising: a key including a heel end; a transponder; a carrier coupling the transponder to the heel end of the key, the carrier comprising a first material that is molded around the transponder and onto the heel end of the key; and an outer shell of a second material that is different from the first material, the outer shell being molded over the heel end of the key, the carrier and the transponder.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
93 words
A key assembly for a lock, said key assembly comprising: a key including a heel end; a transponder; a carrier of a first plastic material for mounting the transponder to the heel end of the key, the carrier being attached to the heel end of the key, and the carrier coupling the transponder to the heel end of the key; and an outer shell of a second plastic material that is different from the first material, the outer shell being molded over the heel end of the key, the carrier and the transponder.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
93 words
A key assembly for a lock, said key assembly comprising: a key including a heel end; a transponder; a carrier of a first plastic material for mounting the transponder to the heel end of the key, the carrier being attached to the heel end of the key, and the carrier coupling the transponder to the heel end of the key; and an outer shell of a second plastic material that is different from the first material, the outer shell being molded over the heel end of the key, the carrier and the transponder.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 2003-03-14 | 2003-09-13 | 2004-03-14 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 2007-03-14 | 2007-09-13 | 2008-03-14 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 2011-03-14 | 2011-09-13 | 2012-03-14 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |