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Key fob with automatic cover release

  • US 20060202881A1
  • Filed: 03/07/2005
  • Published: 09/14/2006
  • Est. Priority Date: 03/07/2005
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A key fob for use in a remote keyless entry system of a vehicle, the key fob comprising:

  • a transmitter housing having a user operable button thereon indicative of a remote keyless entry function associated with the vehicle for transmitting a function request when the user operable button is depressed;

    a cover retained on the transmitter housing and slidably movable between an open position exposing the user operable button and a closed position wherein the user operable button is covered by the cover;

    a biaser coupled between the transmitter housing and the cover such that the biaser urges the cover toward the open position; and

    a catch mechanism selectively and releasably securing the cover in the closed position against the bias of the biaser.

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