Patent ID: 6522253
Filing Date: 2003-02-18
Classification: E05B,G08B

Abstract:
A luggage locking and locating device for aiding a user in finding luggage, said locating device comprising:a) a remote unit retained by the user, said remote unit including: i) a first processor for selectively generating a visual or audible alarm activation signal; ii) a transmitter connected to said first processor for transmitting the selected alarm activation signal; and iii) means comprising a sound activation button and a light activation button for manually activating said first processor to select the alarm activation signal; and b) a tag unit releasable secured to luggage, said tag unit including: i) a cylindrical section having a lock for releasably securing said tag unit to said luggage, said cylindrical portion of said tag unit containing a speaker for issuing an audible alarm and light emitters on opposite sides of said cylindrical section for issuing a visual alarm; ii) a flat tag section extending from said cylindrical section displaying identification information regarding the user and a removable layer for covering said identification information; iii) said cylindrical section also containing a second processor and a receiver for receiving said alarm activation signal transmitted by said remote unit, wherein upon receipt of the selected alarm activation signal said second processor activates said speaker or light emitter to aid the user in locating said luggage.