Patent ID: 7221274
Filing Date: 2007-05-22
Classification: A47G,G08B,Y10T

Abstract:
1. A docking station for storing a security key in a secure condition, said station comprising: a housing formed with a compartment for storing the security key therein, said compartment having an opening for placement and removal of the key into and from said compartment; a slide member selectively movable across at least a portion of the compartment opening between locked and unlocked positions to prevent removal of the key from the compartment when in the locked position; a key actuated cam operatively engageable with the slide member for moving said slide member between locked and unlocked positions; a cord connected to and extending between the housing and the security key to attach the security key to the housing, said cord containing electrical conductors forming an alarm sensing loop; and an alarm system contained within the housing and operatively connected to the cord for monitoring the integrity of the sensing loop and actuating an audible alarm if the integrity of the sensing loop is compromised.