US4620430A
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Universal lock plug
Assignee: Knoll Inc
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Filing: 1984-06-08
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Granted: 1986-11-04
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Expires: 2004-06-08
Abstract
Abstract 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 shell and is retained within the shell.
Inventors
- 👤 Thomas L. Latone
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-05 05:45
CPC Classifications
E; E05; E05B; E05B63/00; E05B63/0065; Y; Y10; Y10T; Y10T70/00; Y10T70/70; Y10T70/7441; Y10T70/7486; Y10T70/7508; Y10T70/7559; Y10T70/7667; Y10T70/7684; Y10T70/80; Y10T70/8432
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 8
Claim 1
Independent Claim
93 words
In a lock assembly of the type including a shell that receives a core having key-operated tumblers that coact with grooves in the shell, the improvement comprising a plug having no tumblers that replaces a core, said plug being insertable into a shell and pivotable by hand without the use of a key or tool about an axis within said shell to lock and unlock said lock assembly and removable from said shell without the use of a key or tool, and including retaining means thereon for retaining said plug within said shell.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
93 words
In a lock assembly of the type including a shell that receives a core having key-operated tumblers that coact with grooves in the shell, the improvement comprising a plug having no tumblers that replaces a core, said plug being insertable into a shell and pivotable by hand without the use of a key or tool about an axis within said shell to lock and unlock said lock assembly and removable from said shell without the use of a key or tool, and including retaining means thereon for retaining said plug within said shell.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
48 words
A lock assembly as in claim 1, in which said plug retaining means retains said plug within said shell in all orientations of said plug about said axis except for at least one specific orientation in which said plug may be inserted into and removed from said shell.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
40 words
A lock assembly as in claim 2, in which said plug retaining means comprises a projection on said plug bearing against a retaining flange on said shell, said retaining flange having an opening therein permitting said projection to pass therethrough.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
21 words
A lock assembly as in claim 3, in which said flange opening is in alignment with a groove in said shell.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
27 words
A lock assembly as in claim 1, in which said plug includes restraining means for releasably maintaining said plug in a specific angular orientation within said shell.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
25 words
A lock assembly as in claim 5, in which said restraining means comprises an arm resiliently biased into position within a groove in said shell.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
65 words
A lock assembly as in claim 1, in which said plug retaining means comprises a projection on said plug bearing against a retaining flange on said shell, said retaining flange having an opening therein in alignment with a groove in said shell permitting said projection to pass therethrough, said plug including an arm resiliently biased into position in one of plural grooves in said shell.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
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| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1989-11-03 | 1990-05-05 | 1990-11-04 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1993-11-03 | 1994-05-05 | 1994-11-04 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1997-11-03 | 1998-05-05 | 1998-11-04 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |