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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Feb. 04, 2014
Filed:
Jan. 22, 2008
Joshua T. Peabody, Phoenix, AZ (US);
Michael Webb, Phoenix, AZ (US);
Joshua T. Peabody, Phoenix, AZ (US);
Michael Webb, Phoenix, AZ (US);
Hanchett Entry Systems, Inc., Phoenix, AZ (US);
Abstract
An access control device for a closure such as a frame mounted door having a latch bolt. The device has a electric strike in a housing, the electric strike having a cavity cooperable with the latch bolt. A proximity reader is integrated into the electric strike housing and, when installed in the door frame, is located in a secure position at least partially shielded by the electric strike. The antenna for the proximity reader may be integrated into the electric strike housing or may be remotely installed in the frame or other convenient location proximate the reader.