Bluetooth lock seeks funding

TORONTO, Canada – Tired of the old fashioned locks that required complicated dials that often did not work and standard key locks that would not accept the key, Reagan Orr has taken the lock concept to the smart phone level.

 

Living in Toronto, Orr noticed the large number of cyclists who would struggle with locking bicycles with standard combination and U-locks. The main thing he noticed was the inherit difficulties the cyclists had with trying to open the locks while juggling other items such as bags, helmets and the like.

 

Many knew better than to put their personal items down out of fear of thieves snatching their backpacks and purses, so they would end up more frustrated as they tried to unlock the locks.

 

“It quickly became obvious. These cyclists were experiencing something that everyone who uses a lock likely struggled with. It got me thinking about locks. Cars have automatic locks, and there are some homes with locks and electricity tied to their smart phones. I figured the same thing can be done with a standard lock,” said Orr.

 

Orr created the Nathlock.

 

Using the lock is as simple as downloading the app and letting Bluetooth connect to the lock. Once the lock is on the smart phone, it is not necessary to launch the app to operate the Nathlock. As the user gets close to the lock, Bluetooth connects, and the lock pops open.

 

“I wanted to make my Nathlock easy to use. I also wanted users to have additional security measures if they wanted them. A user can limit the distant, turn off the auto-unlock and get instant notifications if someone tampered with their locks,” said Orr.

 

There is even a way to unlock the Nathlock should an owner forget their phone. A set series of taps on the lock will open it. The owner can choose their own sequence.

 

Other options allow for multiple locks and multiple users, but the original owner has 100 percent control over when and how often other users can open the Nathlocks. The app history also keeps up with anyone who tried to unlock or tamper with the lock while the user is away.

 

The Nathlock is not only user friendly, but it also has aesthetic appeals. The Nathlock is the same size as a standard padlock, has sleek design with soft curves and is water resistant, long lasting and secure. Batteries can be quickly and easily replaced without special tools.

 

Nathlock is very much in the early stages of development. Orr has turned to Indiegogo's crowdfunding site to seek capital to make the Nathlock real.

 

All donations to the Nathlock project will go to funding the project completely. From the materials and construction to the marketing, Orr realizes the Nathlock will not make market without significant assistance from the crowdfunding public.

 

“I am asking for as little as $2.00 to as much as $980.00. Each person who contributes gets deep appreciation from the project as well as potential for some deep discounts on sets of the Nathlock,” said Orr.

 

The Indiegogo campaign has only recently begun. Orr set the campaign for 60 days, which should give him the time to raise the $25,000.00 to make his dream a reality.

 

Additional information, including detailed blueprints, a short video on the Nathlock and a breakdown on the benefits of contributing is available at the website. Visit the campaign at Nathlock.