Patent · US Expired

Padlock

US4112715A · kind A · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateFeb 10, 1977
Grant dateSep 12, 1978
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Expiry dateFeb 10, 1997

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T70/459
  • WIPO fieldCivil engineering
  • WIPO sectorOther fields

Abstract

A padlock construction which is adaptable to selectable lock cylinder and key combinations includes a hollow padlock body for receiving a selected lock cylinder, a cylinder guard for removably retaining the lock cylinder within the padlock body, a removable shackle bar and a compatible locking pawl for mating interengagement with the lock cylinder and for removably retaining the shackle bar within the padlock body.

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