New Tech Industries Incorporated has manufactured a magnetic lock for laundromats. Similar to my prototype, New Tech Industries’ lock is magnetic and timed. However, the lock is not connected to an app and does not state whether or not it is universal for all washers and dryers. The website also does not state if the customer will be charged to use the lock. This lock is offered on several websites by the same manufacturer at varying prices. On their website, it is priced at $399.00. On www.allsecurityequipment.com, it is priced at $404.23. All Security Equipment also sells on Amazon, but the lock is priced slightly higher at $464.90 plus $11.00 shipping. Magneticlocks.com also offers the magnetic lock for $404.23. On www.securitycameraaccesscontrol.com, it is priced at $399.00. Fastaccesssecurity.com offers the lock for $406.23.
Maglocks offers three versions of their magnetic lock for laundromats. Similar to New Tech Industries, the lock is timed and magnetic but does not state whether it is universal for all washers and dryers and is not connected to an app. Their website also does not state if the customer will be charged to use the lock. The laundromat magnetic lock door kit with program timer is priced at $460.28. The single door laundromat magnetic lock door kit keypad is priced at $620.41. The double door laundromat magnetic lock door kit keypad is priced $804.01.
All of these listed prices do not include shipping, handling, and taxes.
While these companies do have similar devices, I did not find a company that already manufactures my exact idea.