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A microprocessor-operated keyless entry padlock includes a fingerprint sensor for reading a fingerprint and comparing it to at least one fingerprint stored in memory in the padlock. If a match is found the padlock may be manually opened by a knob or automatically opened by actuating a drive gear to

A microprocessor-operated keyless entry padlock includes a fingerprint sensor for reading a fingerprint and comparing it to at least one fingerprint stored in memory in the padlock. If a match is found the padlock may be manually opened by a knob or automatically opened by actuating a drive gear to move a gear portion connected to a locking bar to open the locking bar.

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What is claimed is: 1. A fingerprint-operated padlock, comprising: a fingerprint sensor mounted on a padlock body having a locking bar; a gear portion secured to the locking bar; an actuating mechanism secured to a drive gear held in the body; the drive gear cooperating with the gear portion; a loc

What is claimed is: 1. A fingerprint-operated padlock, comprising: a fingerprint sensor mounted on a padlock body having a locking bar; a gear portion secured to the locking bar; an actuating mechanism secured to a drive gear held in the body; the drive gear cooperating with the gear portion; a locking element cooperating with the drive gear; a latch arm held in the padlock body and connected to the locking element; a solenoid operable to move the latch arm and release the locking element from the drive gear; a microprocessor and a power source held in the padlock body and operatively connected between the fingerprint sensor and the actuating mechanism to allow the locking bar to be opened if a fingerprint stored in a memory is matched to a fingerprint read by the fingerprint sensor; and a button held on the padlock body to activate the power source. 2. The fingerprint-operated padlock of claim 1 wherein the actuating mechanism includes a manually actuated knob, rotatably held in the padlock body. 3. The fingerprint-operated padlock of claim 2, further including a keyswitch operated between three positions to open or close the padlock, or to record a plurality of fingerprints into memory. 4. The fingerprint-operated padlock of claim 1 wherein the actuating mechanism includes an electric motor. 5. The fingerprint-operated padlock of claim 4, further including a keyswitch operated between three positions to open or close the padlock, or to record a plurality of fingerprints into memory.