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bioMETRX files for new patents on secure storage items

Tuesday, May 13, 2008

bioMETRX has filed five new patent applications with the United States Patent and Trademark Office. The products covered by the filings include tool storage chests, liquor cabinets, gun display cases, portable luggage and mailboxes with added biometric locking and secure access.

The company currently owns several patents integrating biometrics into padlocks, thermostats and garage door openers, as well as the use of biometrics as is applied to securing and retrieving electronic medical records. [end] 

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