Patent ID: 6439009
Filing Date: 2002-08-27
Classification: E05B,G07C,H01H,Y10T

Abstract:
A plurality of doors in a structure, each said door comprising:locking apparatus; said locking apparatus having at least a first position for unlocking said door, and a second position for locking said door; an access arrangement; and said access arrangement comprising: a housing unit; a plurality of alternatively interchangeable inserts; said plurality of alternatively interchangeable inserts each comprising a first part; said plurality of inserts each being configured to permit access through a corresponding door upon an authorized manifestation; said housing unit having an insertion opening; said insertion opening being configured and dimensioned to interchangeably receive said first part of each and every one of said plurality of inserts; said insertion opening being configured to surround a substantial portion of said first part; said insertion opening being configured to receive solely one insert at a time; said plurality of inserts comprising at least a first insert and a second insert; said first insert being different than said second insert; said plurality of inserts being configured to be connected to said locking apparatus; and said housing unit comprising: an arrangement to permit said interchangeability of said plurality of inserts; an emergency open button to permit the opening of a corresponding door in the event of an emergency condition; a protective cover; said protective cover being disposed to cover said emergency open button; apparatus to release said locking apparatus; and said emergency open button being connected to said releasing apparatus to unlock a corresponding door.