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High security lock system including cover plate

US5572890A · kind A · utility

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12Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateOct 14, 1994
Grant dateNov 12, 1996
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Expiry dateOct 14, 2014

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T70/7921
  • WIPO fieldCivil engineering
  • WIPO sectorOther fields

Abstract

A high security lock includes a lock housing, lock cylinder and a lock core. The lock housing defines a key receiving surface and a cavity for receiving the lock cylinder. A cover plate is attached to the lock housing and is located between the lock cylinder and the key receiving surface. The cover plate covers a portion of the lock core. A retaining shield is received in the cavity, which engages the cover plate and is attached within the cylinder.

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