Sean Howell

US Patent:

20070200673, Aug 30, 2007

Filed:

Jun 21, 2006

Appl. No.:

11/425579

Inventors:

Bryan W. Godwin - Round Rock TX, US
Sean V. Howell - Austin TX, US
James M. Canter - Austin TX, US
Garrett R. Lewis - Austin TX, US

International Classification:

G05B 19/00

US Classification:

340 573, 340 592, 340 53

Abstract:

A panel having a plurality of receptacles may be disposed in a storage container. A plurality of inserts may be releasably engaged with respective receptacles. One or more valuable object may be attached to each insert. One of the valuable objects may be a key to provide access to remotely located equipment or other types of enclosures. An electronic controller may be provided to monitor and keep a record of each time an insert is removed from and returned to one of the receptacles. The electronic controller may monitor and record possible tampering with the panel. The electronic controller may be operable to communicate with remotely located equipment, handheld devices and/or a network operations center. If the valuable object is a key for a lock associated with remotely located equipment, the electronic controller may also monitor and record each time the remotely located equipment is opened and closed.

US Patent:

20070195490, Aug 23, 2007

Filed:

Feb 13, 2007

Appl. No.:

11/674393

Inventors:

Sean V. Howell - Austin TX, US

International Classification:

H02B 1/00

US Classification:

361600

Abstract:

An apparatus and method are disclosed for engaging an electronic module with a lock assembly. The electronic module may have a first end with an electronic circuit disposed therein and a second end with a slot extending therethrough. At least one profile may be formed in the slot and at least one profile may be formed in exterior portions of the lock assembly. Each profile of the slot may be engaged with a profile of the lock assembly. At least one engagement device may be disposed in the electronic module to releasably engage the electronic module with the lock assembly.