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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7441427 | Binary coded key and tamper resistant latch A latch has a bushing which has at least one bushing projection or means for preventing insertion of an unauthorized tool to rotate a latch actuator of the latch. Only a key having an outer key recess which can mate with bushing projection on the bushing permits ins... | 10/28/2008 |
| 7415855 | Method for protecting from unauthorized access one or more ports of a system integrated into a structure for injection of a material into one or more cavities in the structure In one embodiment, a port cover for a system integrated into a structure for injection of a material into one or more cavities in the structure includes a base for coupling to the structure. The base includes one or more ports for injection of the material into the ... | 08/26/2008 |
| 7404307 | Port cover for a system integrated into a structure for injection of a material into one or more cavities in the structure In certain embodiments, a port cover for a system integrated into a structure for injection of a material into one or more cavities in the structure includes a base for coupling to the structure. The base comprises one or more ports for injection of the material int... | 07/29/2008 |
| 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 |
| 7174753 | Method for protecting from unauthorized access one or more ports of a system integrated into a structure for injection of a material into one or more cavities in the structure In certain embodiments, the present invention includes a method for protecting from unauthorized access one or more ports of a system integrated into a structure for injection of a material into one or more cavities in the structure. The method includes coupling a b... | 02/13/2007 |
| 7174754 | Key for engaging a locking mechanism of a port cover for protecting from unauthorized access one or more ports of a system integrated into a structure for injection of a material into one or more cavities in the structure In certain embodiments, the present invention includes a key for engaging a locking mechanism for a port cover for use in a system integrated into a structure for injection of a material into one or more cavities in the structure. The locking mechanism is for remova... | 02/13/2007 |
| 7165427 | Lock device for a box A lock device for a box includes a locking shaft, a lock shell, a lock core, a limiting unit, and a key. The lock shell has a surrounding shell wall that confines a core-receiving space, and that is formed with an insert hole in spatial communication with the core-r... | 01/23/2007 |
| 7162900 | Tubular lock and master key A master key includes a key base having a key handle, a fixing seat and a sleeve, all of which are connected to each other integrally. The fixing seat has a plurality of angularly spaced apart spring holes having respective key springs. A key tube includes a large c... | 01/16/2007 |
| 7150168 | Tubular pin tumbler lock unit A tubular lock unit has a lock and key. An upper pin seat and a lower pin seat with multiple pins are respectively mounted in the lock. A shaft is inserted into the lower pin seat and connected to the upper pin seat. The upper pin seat has an annular keyway and a sl... | 12/19/2006 |
| 7043949 | Child proof key for barrel-housed gun lock A Child Proof Key for Barrel-housed Gun Lock is disclosed. Also disclosed object of the present invention to provide a Child Proof Key for Barrel-housed Gun Lock. The lock includes a handle defined by a slot formed along its length for acceptance of the shaft. The s... | 05/16/2006 |
| 7043945 | Handcuff key having extended grip A handcuff key “universal” shank and paddle for a common handcuff is attached, in-line, with an enlarged shank extension and bow or grip of a size and shape allowing its use while wearing heavy gloves. The shank extension is sufficiently long to accommodate heav... | 05/16/2006 |
| 6904775 | Cuff lock and push-button locking mechanism The invention provides a pair of cuff locks joined by a universal joint and linkage system which provides for 360 relative rotation between the cuffs as well as allow the cuffs to be folded together into a compact position. The invention further provides for a push ... | 06/14/2005 |
| 6718808 | Tubular-type locking cylinder and dedicated key An improved tubular-type locking cylinder and dedicated key that provides for both theft- and trip-resistant tumbler pin assemblies, wherein the locking cylinder is comprised of an outer housing, a main base, a locking cylinder shaft, and a plurality of tumbler pin ... | 04/13/2004 |
| 6644078 | Lock furnished with a replaceable lock core A lock furnished with a replaceable lock core, in which the inner lock assembly includes a lock core, a sleeve, and a control ring; the inner lock assembly is mounted in a fixed lock casing; the inner lock assembly and the lock casing are assembled togeth... | 11/11/2003 |
| 6609811 | Handcuff key light A handcuff key light illuminates the keyhole of a handcuff. The handcuff key light includes a cylindrical handcuff operating member which is molded into a body including at least one light source for providing light along the cylindrical handcuff operatin... | 08/26/2003 |
| 6584819 | Lock with two layers of lock mechanism A lock with two layers of lock mechanism, which comprises a body casing, an upper lock body, a lower lock body, a connection plate and a key; the chamber of the body casing is used for mounting the two lock bodies; the two lock bodies are connected togeth... | 07/01/2003 |
| 6386006 | Rotation restricted barrel lock and key A rotation restricted barrel lock and key includes a rotationally actuated barrel lock and a key for opening the lock. The key comprises a lock engaging portion rigidly attached to a handle, and a sleeve rotatably mounted on the handle shaft. The sleeve m... | 05/14/2002 |
| 6230529 | Tool for tubular key locks A tool is disclosed for opening tubular locks in which a tubular key is receivable. The tool includes a plurality of probes that are releasably retained and secured in a given position to align the shear points in the lock in an opening position. The prob... | 05/15/2001 |
| 6109073 | Self-aligning handcuff key A handcuff key having a shank on which is mounted a paddle offset from the end of the shank so that a portion of the shank protrudes beyond the end of the paddle. The key has a first asymmetrical gripping surface as well as a second cylindrical gripping s... | 08/29/2000 |
| 6085560 | Axial pin tumbler lock with electronic features A pin tumbler mechanical lock includes an electronic component incorporated in the key which connects to an axial lead aligned to mechanically engage the spring biased contact of the key whereby in order to operate the lock both the mechanical pin tumbler... | 07/11/2000 |
| 6038898 | Internally bitted key changeable, axial pin tumbler lock and compatible key An axial pin tumbler lock and key assembly comprise a housing with an axial pin tumbler barrel fixed within the housing and including passages for storage of key change tumblers. A rotatable forward barrel and spindle include axial pin tumblers movable in... | 03/21/2000 |
| 5758525 | High security key operated lock A lock and a key are provided wherein the key is used in conjunction with the lock. The key has a stop bit and a series of coding bits along its shank. The stop bit and each coding bit have a leading edge and a trailing edge to provide coding of the key a... | 06/02/1998 |
| 5730013 | Key structure with illumination function A key structure with illumination function including a grip housing composed of a first and a second casing, a key plate enclosed in the grip housing and having a key head extending out of the grip housing, a cell disposed beside the key plate and a light... | 03/24/1998 |
| 5638713 | Universal backup handcuff key A round and flat molded device not readily identifiable as a handcuff key, which can be hidden under a wrist watch or behind a standard shirt button of a law enforcement officer or security person and which can be silently retrieved and utilized by bendin... | 06/17/1997 |
| 5544512 | Burglaryproof axial pin tumbler lock An axial pin tumbler lock comprises a housing, an outer tumbler pin seat, a plurality of outer tumbler pins, an inner tumbler pin seat, and a plurality of inner tumbler pins. The smallest distance between the center of the outer tumbler pin seat and the o... | 08/13/1996 |
| 5526659 | Door locking handle assembly The assembly is used in leftward- and rightward-retractable door units, and provides wide variations of key to prevent the assembly from being illegally unlocked. In the assembly: a left 25 and a right 28 latch plate are supported on pivots 22 and 54, res... | 06/18/1996 |
| 5402662 | Cylindrical lock and key therefor A cylindrical lock includes a casing having an annular front face with an inner circumferential portion surrounding a key insert member received by a key. A keyhole is defined between the inner circumferential portion and the key insert member, a lower po... | 04/04/1995 |
| 5402660 | Axial tumbler cylinder lock and key A cylinder lock having a key insertion hole or clearance formed between a casing and a key guide member. A key for the cylinder lock is provided with a thin cylindrical member which is to be inserted into the annular key insertion hole when the key is ins... | 04/04/1995 |
| 5402661 | Tool and method for turning on ford sidebar type ignition lock cylinders A tool to start ignition side bar type lock cylinders in all Ford vehicles is provided and consists of using a tool which has a guide key to hold the tool in place, two tabs to cut into the face of the cylinder, a hexagonal shape at rear of tool to accept... | 04/04/1995 |
| 5387895 | Control apparatus particularly adapted for handicapped persons A control apparatus which includes apparatus for storing a first digital code, apparatus for storing a second digital code, and apparatus for comparing the first and second digital codes, the apparatus for comparing including first and second generally di... | 02/07/1995 |
| 5301524 | Repairable key for plunger lock A hand repairable plunger lock key includes a hollow body in which is hand inserted or removed a pair of springs and a cartridge which tends to periodically wear out and require replacement. A cap is threaded to the body and is manually removed or attache... | 04/12/1994 |
| 5281945 | Control apparatus particularly adapted for handicapped persons A control apparatus which includes apparatus for storing a first digital code, apparatus for storing a second digital code, and apparatus for comparing the first and second digital codes, the apparatus for comparing including first and second generally di... | 01/25/1994 |
| 5245143 | Electromechanical switch actuator An electromechanical rotary switch actuator for the operation of doors of mass transit vehicles. The switch actuator discloses a crew switch actuator that incorporates the features of a rotary switch while at the same time provides low cost manufacturing ... | 09/14/1993 |
| 5235833 | Lockable lock for drink distributing trolleys in aircraft A lockable lock is disclosed, particularly for drink distribution trolleys in aircraft, comprising an additional latch (20) for locking the sliding bolt (7) whose movement is dependent on the pivoting movement of an operating and unlocking lever (8) which... | 08/17/1993 |
| 5174140 | Tubular lock and master tubular key A master tubular key co-operating with a conventional lock having a tumbler consisting of a first section rotating in the lock and having a first group of tunnels through which a group of first pins being different in length are received and a second sect... | 12/29/1992 |
| 5119653 | Key lock snap assembly A key lock snap assembly for securing fabric covers to a supporting structure has a base member to be mounted on a supporting structure and having a post with a collar intermediate its length. A key lock snap engaged on the base member has a body with a f... | 06/09/1992 |
| 5097686 | Security locking system for vehicle wheel nuts A security locking system primarily for use in the locking of a threaded retaining member onto a vehicle wheel. In one embodiment, the threaded retaining member may adopt the form of wheel lug nuts which are threaded onto the threaded studs of a vehicle w... | 03/24/1992 |
| 5085063 | Bicycle handlebar lock Theft of a bicycle is discouraged by a locking mechanism in the front headstem that controllably engages the handlebar-attached headstem with the front fork or disengages the headstem and fork for free relative rotation. A shaft attached to the fork and a... | 02/04/1992 |
| 5024072 | Tumbler pin lock system A tumbler pin lock system comprises a lock mechanism and a key. The lock mechanism has an outer tubular casing mounted to a frame of a computer or similar electrical device. The tubular casing has an eccentric through hole for rotatably receiving a lockin... | 06/18/1991 |
| 5020349 | Tumbler pin lock system A tumbler pin lock system comprises a lock mechanism and a key. The lock mechanism has an outer tubular casing mounted to a frame of a computer or similar electrical device. The tubular casing has an central through hole for rotatably receiving a locking ... | 06/04/1991 |
