Edward A Pinckney

US Patent:

20060158322, Jul 20, 2006

Filed:

Jan 11, 2005

Appl. No.:

11/032034

Inventors:

Edward Pinckney - Awendaw SC, US

International Classification:

B60R 25/10

US Classification:

340426280, 340005720, 340005610

Abstract:

The wireless anti-lockout system automatically unlocks a driver's side door when the driver locks the car keys within the car. The anti-lockout system includes door-lock and trunk-lock sensors, a key chain transponder, transponder sensors and an occupant presence sensor. When the doors and trunk are locked, the key chain transponder is detected in the car, and an occupant is not detected, signals are sent to a microprocessor, which alerts a door lock control to unlock the driver's side door and activates an alarm. Additional sensors may be added. The system may include a transmission sensor and a driver detection sensor, so that when a driver is not detected, or when the transmission gear is in park or neutral, in addition to the other three signal conditions, the door lock control unlocks the driver's side door and an alarm is activated.