Patent · US Expired

Pick-proof lock

US3938358A · kind A · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateSep 10, 1973
Grant dateFeb 17, 1976
Priority date
Expiry dateSep 10, 1993

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T70/7944
  • WIPO fieldCivil engineering
  • WIPO sectorOther fields

Abstract

A highly safe, relatively pick-proof lock to be used as a replacement for standard lock cylinders in conventional doors. A plurality of independently operating locking means serving to enhance the difficulty of picking a lock including split keyways, locking cams, shear line blocking means and a hardened steel face plate.

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