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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7918117 | Fastener shield device for locks A lock assembly including a housing, a fastener that has a head, a lock member that is movable between a first position and a second position, and a barrier that is movably disposed within the housing. The barrier is displaceable between a first position at which th... | 04/05/2011 |
| 7278893 | Combined motorboat transom saver and anti-theft propeller lock device A combined support and lock device (10) has a longitudinally extending support portion (20) and a longitudinally extending lock portion (50). The support portion (20) includes a centrally disposed strut (22) having a first end (... | 10/09/2007 |
| 7181939 | Key assembly A key assembly includes a key, a cap and a fastener to selectively secure the cap to the key. The cap may include an opening for receiving a key ring, or other structure, therethrough. In one embodiment, the key includes a grip, and the cap and grip cooperate to enc... | 02/27/2007 |
| 7117701 | Devices, methods, and systems for keying a lock assembly Certain exemplary embodiments of the present invention provide a lock keying system comprising: a lock cylinder comprising: a cylinder body; a plug assembly disposed in the cylinder body and comprising a plurality of pins and a one-to-one corresponding plurality of ... | 10/10/2006 |
| 7111480 | Steering column lock apparatus and method Highly preferred embodiments of the present invention have a lock bolt extendible and retractable by movement of a power transmission assembly driven by an actuator and having a cam thereon which cams against the lock bolt to retract the lock bolt and unlock the ste... | 09/26/2006 |
| 6959567 | Lid device of double-sided auxiliary lock A lid device of a double-sided auxiliary lock comprises an inner annular wall, an outer annular wall and a plurality of engaging portions. The engaging portions are equi-spaced on the outer annular wall. A double-sided auxiliary lock has an interior auxiliary lock a... | 11/01/2005 |
| 6959569 | Re-keyable lock assembly A re-keyable lock cylinder includes a plug body and a carrier sub-assembly disposed adjacent the plug body. The plug assembly includes a plurality of planar wafers and the carrier sub assembly includes a plurality of racks for engaging the wafers in a face-to-face t... | 11/01/2005 |
| 6295725 | Capping system and method A method and apparatus for the installation of interchangeable core lock caps that replace the prior art individual cap installation techniques with one that, with in a single highly repeatable operation, punches the caps for a plurality of pin chambers f... | 10/02/2001 |
| 6082160 | Anti-key insertion device A reminder device attachable to a key ring and engageable with a key shaft to prevent the utilization of the key and thus remind the user of a task to be performed. The device is designed from a single piece of clear flexible plastic, which can be repeate... | 07/04/2000 |
| 6021655 | Interchangeable core lock repinning apparatus An all-in one tool usable by the locksmith in servicing of interchangeable core locks, for lock pin removal and decoding, and lock core repinning and recapping. The tool comprises a body having a central core receiving channel extending therethrough; a pl... | 02/08/2000 |
| 5670940 | Electronic lock system with occupancy block The electric lock system operates to block access to the room when a guest key has been used and the guest is detected as being present in the room. The lock blocks access to hotel staff and provides the guest greater privacy in the room. The lock system ... | 09/23/1997 |
| 5609052 | Loader and method for loading lock pins A loader 30 and method of loading lock pins 104 and 112 into the plug portion 100 of a cylindrical lock. The loader 30 includes a body 32 and cover 34. The body 32 has a plurality of pin dispensing barrels 36 which are loaded with a preestablished plurali... | 03/11/1997 |
| 5573685 | Remote control antifreeze device for a vehicle locking unit A remote control antifreeze device for a vehicle locking unit comprising a housing with an upper end having a bore centrally formed therein. A slot is formed between the bore and top surface thereof for allowing the bore to be situated about a conventiona... | 11/12/1996 |
| 5337588 | Electronic lock and key system An electronic key and lock system, particularly useful for solenoid-operated locks employs a key that can operate electronically and mechanically. The key is mechanically polarized with its blade forming a first electrical contact and a separate second co... | 08/16/1994 |
| 5220152 | Rechargeable battery powered electrically heated lock thawing device with built-in battery charger An electrical lock thawing device includes a housing formed from a water-proof rubber material and enclosing a rechargeable battery and an electrical heating element. A switch on the housing is operative to selectively connect the battery to the heating e... | 06/15/1993 |
| 5153410 | Method and apparatus for heating the cylinder of a vehicle door lock utilizing timing means A circuit is provided for activating a heating element to deice a lock cylinder of a door system. A handle switch is coupled to a door handle of the door system and is constructed to provide a signal when the door handle is moved in an unlatching position... | 10/06/1992 |
| 4927993 | Locking cylinder heating A device is disclosed for preventing freezing of locking cylinders, which includes a heat conductive body member with an incandescent bulb removably mounted within an open-top internal recess. A temperature activated switch provides power to illuminate th... | 05/22/1990 |
| 4822976 | Automobile door lock warmer An automobile door lock warming device has a housing which surrounds the door lock cylinder on a conventional automobile door lock. A heating element is contained in the housing and also an electrical fan. A switch is mounted on the exterior of the automo... | 04/18/1989 |
| 4777570 | Illuminated doorknob lock For an entry door, a doorknob lock set includes an elongated stem which extends through a transverse opening in the door and is rotatable about its longitudinal axis to actuate the door latch. Doorknobs are provided at both ends of the stem to rotate the ... | 10/11/1988 |
| 4735067 | Guard member for preventing tampering with combination locks A guard member for combination locks is provided which is situated under the actuating button to prevent it from being moved to the left or right to reset the combination until the guard member is removed.... | 04/05/1988 |
| 4732562 | Device for use in the thawing of frozen door locks A device for use in thawing frozen car locks comprises a tube (10) of a heat insulating material having a plug support at one end; axial holes through the plug support; a flat, axially projecting plug (13) extending from the plug support designed to be in... | 03/22/1988 |
| 4712396 | Easy to lock deadbolt structure This invention provides a means for permitting the deadbolt lock, as used on many residential outside doors, to be quickly and conveniently locked, either from the inside or outside, without requiring the use of a key. This device then requires that the d... | 12/15/1987 |
| 4689978 | Side bar wafer lock, an improved spring retainer for said lock, and a method of using said spring retainer in said lock An improvement in a side bar wafer lock, specifically an improvement in the spring retainer of such a lock, and a method of using the spring retainer in the lock are provided. The improved spring retainer of the invention is provided with barbs on the leg... | 09/01/1987 |
| 4620430 | Universal lock plug A lock assembly of the type including a shell that receives a core having key-operated tumblers that coact with grooves in the shell. A plug having no tumblers replaces the core. The plug is insertable into the shell and pivotable about an axis within the... | 11/04/1986 |
| 4442341 | Electric antifreeze heating device for lock cylinders and mounting arrangement therefor An antifreeze electric heating device for vehicle and housedoor lock cylinders includes an electrically non-conducting pressure body having two transverse wing pairs forming guide grooves for an elastic tension member e.g., rubber band, detachably secured... | 04/10/1984 |
| 4426864 | Cylinder lock A cylinder lock including a rotor casing formed with a groove and an elongated through-opening, a rotor rotatably received in the rotor casing, tumblers which are respectively formed with projecting ends engageable with the groove and slidably fitted into... | 01/24/1984 |
| 4404826 | Keeper device for door lock A keeper device for a door lock which is composed of a channel form member having a web right angularly bent from the main web plane and a pair of flanges extending oppositely from the web and wherein an opening is provided in the reversely bent web porti... | 09/20/1983 |
| 4383425 | Safety device for combination locks Safety devices are provided for use with combination locks of the type which permit the combination of the lock to be changed from the faceplate of the lock by manipulation of the same actuator which is employed for opening the lock. The safety devices in... | 05/17/1983 |
| 4349722 | Moisture protection and drainage arrangement for motor vehicle closure locks A lock for vehicle closures or flaps, especially doors, trunk lids and fuel tank caps or lids, wherein the cylinder of the lock includes a drain opening in the lower part thereof which communicates with the interior of the cylinder and through which moist... | 09/14/1982 |
| 4328693 | Electrically actuated lock The present invention relates to an electrically actuated lock of the type comprising a rotor pivoting in a body and capable of being locked in relation to the said body by locking members constituted by pairs of opposed pistons or by keepers. The locking... | 05/11/1982 |
| 4304548 | Sesame frozen lock opener The present invention is directed to a device for opening frozen locks on a motor vehicle, padlock or any locking mechanism which is subject to the elements. The device according to the present invention includes a key mounted on the closure lid of a ciga... | 12/08/1981 |
| 4303825 | Portable electric heating device for thawing motor vehicle door locks A compact portable device energizable from a motor vehicle battery for thawing frozen motor vehicle door locks includes an electrically heated thawing stick sized for insertion into the keyhole of a frozen lock. The stick comprises a hollow metal body enc... | 12/01/1981 |
| 4277962 | Device for blocking key passage of a lock The invention relates to a device for blocking the key passage of a lock. The device can be utilized as a supplemental security, permitting the use of the lock only after a specific condition has been satisfied to produce the retraction or moving aside of... | 07/14/1981 |
| 4247753 | Battery operated electric heating device for thawing frozen locks A battery operated portable thawing device for frozen locks has an electrically heated thawing stick sized for insertion into the key hole of a frozen lock. The stick is thinner than the lock key and comprises a hollow metal body inside which is located a... | 01/27/1981 |
| 4238943 | Dead bolt lock accessory A device for mounting on the inside of doors employing a dead bolt lock to cause the lock to be opened from the outside with a key but only after turning the key to the right and to the left a given number of times. The advantage of this device is to prov... | 12/16/1980 |
| 4227386 | Lock A safety or "dead-bolt" lock includes a lockably releasable sliding bolt assembly of a first magnetic polarity. The keeper element, which is adapted to be mounted on to a jamb is of a second or opposite magnetic polarity to magnetically attract the bolt. ... | 10/14/1980 |
| 4186578 | Tamper preventing lock A tamper preventing tumbler lock which provides an alarm signal or prevents lock activation when any electrically conductive object, such as a pick or the like, is inserted in the keyway. The lock includes a pair of electrically conductive tumblers which ... | 02/05/1980 |
| 4170886 | Numerical combination replacement for cylinder locks A replacement housing and plug adapted to substitute a key-operated housing, plug and tumblers in an existing tumbler lock without extensive modification of an existing installation in a door, thereby reducing the possibility of mechanical picking of the ... | 10/16/1979 |
| 4170120 | Simulated dead bolt lock for deterring burglars This apparatus simulates the appearance of an actual dead bolt lock. When installed, the simulated dead bolt lock discourages would-be vandals from attempting to break into homes or businesses. The simulated dead bolt lock is installed on a door and inclu... | 10/09/1979 |
| 4159838 | Door latch bolt locking device A door latch bolt locking device for use with a latch bolt having a transverse groove or kerf in its top surface and which will positively prevent the withdrawal of the latch bolt. The device comprises a slideable member adapted to be substantially flush ... | 07/03/1979 |
