ALEXANDRIA, Va., Aug. 20 -- United States Patent no. 12,392,164, issued on Aug. 19, was assigned to Knox Associates Inc. (Phoenix).

"Electronic lock core replacement systems" was invented by Dominik Scheffler (Phoenix), Benjamin Alan Grover (Phoenix) and Brandon Ryan Baron (Phoenix).

According to the abstract* released by the U.S. Patent & Trademark Office: "Electronic locks can provide improved security over mechanical locks. Despite the improved security of electronic locks, there may be occasions where it is desirable to replace the electronic lock. Replacing an electronic lock can be expensive and challenging, particularly if the electronic lock is being replaced by a different electronic lock produced by a different manufacturer. The...