US 11,989,987 B2
Lock and method for operating same
Robert G. Bos, Grand Haven, MI (US)
Assigned to BAUER PRODUCTS, INC., Grand Rapids, MI (US)
Filed by BAUER PRODUCTS, INC., Grand Rapids, MI (US)
Filed on Aug. 31, 2022, as Appl. No. 17/823,861.
Claims priority of provisional application 63/239,176, filed on Aug. 31, 2021.
Prior Publication US 2023/0069249 A1, Mar. 2, 2023
Int. Cl. G07C 9/00 (2020.01); E05B 47/00 (2006.01); E05B 47/06 (2006.01); G07C 9/20 (2020.01)
CPC G07C 9/00309 (2013.01) [E05B 47/0012 (2013.01); E05B 47/0603 (2013.01); G07C 9/00658 (2013.01); G07C 9/20 (2020.01); G07C 2009/00325 (2013.01)] 20 Claims
OG exemplary drawing
 
1. A method for operating a lock, the method comprising:
receiving a wireless command from a trusted device in a proximity range of the lock to enable a proximity mode, wherein the proximity range is selectable by a user of the trusted device via an application;
enabling the proximity mode;
while the proximity mode is enabled, receiving a command to activate or deactivate the lock; and
activating or deactivating the lock in response to the receiving activating or deactivating command;
wherein the received command to activate or deactivate the lock is received via a touch-based input device disposed on the lock.