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Weather seal for cylinder lock mechanism
Assignee: Briggs and Stratton Corp
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Filing: 1961-05-25
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Granted: 1964-02-25
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Expires: 1981-05-25
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Edward N Jacobi
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-05 17:27
CPC Classifications
E; E05; E05B; E05B17/00; E05B17/14; E05B17/18; E05B17/181; Y; Y10; Y10T; Y10T70/00; Y10T70/80; Y10T70/8432; Y10T70/8649
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 1
Claim 1
Independent Claim
183 words
A LOCK OF THE TYPE COMPRISING A BODY WITH A BORE OPENING TO ITS FRONT, A CYLINDER ROTATABLE IN THE BORE AND HAVING A FORWARDLY OPENING KEY SLOT, AN ANNULAR BEZEL SECURED TO THE FRONT OF THE LOCK BODY AND THROUGH WHICH A KEY CAN BE INSERTED INTO THE KEY SLOT IN THE CYLINDER A CAP BEHIND THE BEZEL BIASED FORWARDLY INTO ENGAGEMENT WITH THE BEZEL TO CLOSE THE OPENING THEREIN, SAID CAP HAVING A KEY APETURE WHICH REGISTERS WITH THE KEY SLOT IN THE CYLINDER, AND A SHUTTER BEHIND THE CAP NORMALLY BIASED TO A CLOSED POSITION FLATWISE OVERLYING THE REAR FACE OF THE CAP, ACROSS THE KEY APETURE, BUT MOVABLE TO A POSITION CLEARING THE KEY APETURE BY A KEY PUSHED THROUGH THE KEY APETURE AND INTO THE KEY SLOT, SAID LOCK BEING CHARACTERIZED BY: A PAIR OF REARWARDLY PROJECTING SPACED APART LUGS ON THE CAP, BOTH LOCATED ON THE SAME SIDE OF THE KEYHOLE APERTURE; AND A HINGE PIN CARRIED BY SAID LUGS AND ON WHICH THE SHUTTER IS HINGEDLY CARRIED FOR SWINGING MOTION TOWARD AND FROM ITS CLOSED POSITION.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1967-02-24 | 1967-08-26 | 1968-02-25 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1971-02-24 | 1971-08-26 | 1972-02-25 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1975-02-24 | 1975-08-26 | 1976-02-25 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |