US 9,914,179 B2
Self service key duplicating machine with automatic key model identification systemGeneral
US 9,914,179 B2
Self service key duplicating machine with automatic key model identification system
Tech Center:
3700 Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing and Medical Devices/Processes
Examiner:
Daniel Howell
Art Unit:
3722 Manufacturing Devices and Processes, Machine Tools and Hand Tools
Agent:
Inventors:
Daniel Freeman; Ari Freeman
Assignee:
Priority:
11/28/06
Filed:
10/22/15
Granted:
03/13/18
Expiration:
11/28/26
Abstract
A method of duplicating a key includes receiving a master key in a key duplicating machine. The machine automatically detects a cross sectional profile of the master key. The machine automatically determines, based on the detected cross sectional profile, a type and model of the master key. The machine automatically selects a key blank that matches the type and model of the master key, and then automatically cuts the selected key blank to duplicate a key tooth pattern of the master key.
Cooperative Patent Classification (CPC)
G06G06Q20/18G06QB23C2235/24B23Q35/08B23CG07F17/26G07FY10T409/301064Y10T