Re-keyable lock cylinder
US7007528B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Apr 1, 2004 |
| Grant date | Mar 7, 2006 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 1, 2024 |
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- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T70/774
- WIPO fieldCivil engineering
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
A re-keyable lockset that employs pairs of first and second pins. Coupling of the first and second pins to one another defines a key profile for a mating key. A second key with a different key profile may be installed to the lockset when the first and second pins are uncoupled from one another. Thereafter, the first and second pins may be re-coupled to one another to define the key profile of a new mating key. A method for re-keying a lockset is also provided.
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