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US3769821A
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Lock device for securing apertured members
Assignee: JUNKUNC BROS AMERICAN LOCK COMPANY EXCHANGE ROAD AND KEDZIE AVENUE CRETE IL A CORP OF
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Filing: 1972-04-17
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Granted: 1973-11-06
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Expires: 1992-04-17
Abstract
Abstract A flat cylindrical housing having a channel in its flat surface for fitting over abutting flange ends connected to the members to be locked together, the flanges having an aligned aperture therein. A lock cylinder having a shaft with retaining means thereon is situated in a passageway through the housing transverse to the channel. The shaft fits within the aperture and the retaining means, under control of a key, holds the housing onto the flange ends.
Inventors
- 👤 M Randel
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-05 21:02
CPC Classifications
E; E05; E05B; E05B67/00; E05B67/36; Y; Y10; Y10T; Y10T70/00; Y10T70/40; Y10T70/413; Y10T70/437; Y10T70/439; Y10T70/441; Y10T70/487; Y10T70/493; Y10T70/498; Y10T70/70; Y10T70/7441; Y10T70/7486; Y10T70/7508; Y10T70/7559; Y10T70/7576
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 5
Claim 1
Independent Claim
170 words
A locking device for retaining a protruding staple with an aperture therein, said locking device comprising: a. a solid steel housing having a top and bottom surface and an outer wall extending therebetween; b. a channel formed into one of said surfaces extending partially through said housing and adapted to receive said protruding staple in a close fitting relationship; c. a passageway in said housing extending transverse to said channel from said wall enclosure to a point past said channel; d. a key controlled lock having a longitudinal shaft with a retaining means at the interior end thereof, said shaft being rotatably positioned with respect to said passageway; and e. holding means on said housing for preventing said lock from removal from said passageway wherein, when said housing is placed over said protruding staple portions said longitudinal shaft is situated within said aperture and under control of said key is rotatable with respect to said passageway such that said retaining means secures said locking device within said protruding staple portion.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
170 words
A locking device for retaining a protruding staple with an aperture therein, said locking device comprising: a. a solid steel housing having a top and bottom surface and an outer wall extending therebetween; b. a channel formed into one of said surfaces extending partially through said housing and adapted to receive said protruding staple in a close fitting relationship; c. a passageway in said housing extending transverse to said channel from said wall enclosure to a point past said channel; d. a key controlled lock having a longitudinal shaft with a retaining means at the interior end thereof, said shaft being rotatably positioned with respect to said passageway; and e. holding means on said housing for preventing said lock from removal from said passageway wherein, when said housing is placed over said protruding staple portions said longitudinal shaft is situated within said aperture and under control of said key is rotatable with respect to said passageway such that said retaining means secures said locking device within said protruding staple portion.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
16 words
A locking device as in claim 1 wherein said housing is in a flat cylindrical shape.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
43 words
A locking device as in claim 1 wherein said aperture is of an elongated shape, said retaining means is a latch connected transverse to said shaft and shaped approximately equal to said apertures, and wherein said lock is a quarter turn type lock.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
15 words
A locking device as in claim 3 wherein said latch is keyed to said shaft.
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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) | 1976-11-05 | 1977-05-07 | 1977-11-06 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1980-11-05 | 1981-05-07 | 1981-11-06 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1984-11-05 | 1985-05-07 | 1985-11-06 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |