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Pen support rack having biometric access restriction

  • US 9,493,030 B2
  • Filed: 01/19/2015
  • Issued: 11/15/2016
  • Est. Priority Date: 01/19/2015
  • Status: Expired due to Fees
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1. A pen support rack for selectively locking pens to prevent unauthorized access, comprising:

  • a support member having at least one securing component, wherein the securing component is operative to receive the body of a conventional pen and selectively move between an unlocked state wherein a pen received by the securing component is removable from the securing component and a locked state wherein a pen received by the securing component is locked therein;

    a biometric scanner integrated with the support member and configured to toggle the at least one securing component between the unlocked state and the locked state;

    wherein the at least one securing component defines a discrete locking loop having an integrated electromagnet and said support member includes a power source and microcontroller in communication with said electromagnet; and

    wherein said locking loop defines a loop structure that is constructed of a fabric material having ferromagnetic material distributed substantially evenly therein.

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