Tubular lock with theft deterrent
US7415852B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Oct 5, 2005 |
| Grant date | Aug 26, 2008 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 21, 2026 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T70/7932
- WIPO fieldCivil engineering
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
A tubular lock is disclosed. The tubular lock includes an outer portion, and an inner portion. A plurality of movable driver pins is disposed between the outer portion and the inner portion. The pins are accessible through a space formed by the outer portion and the inner portion. At least one fixed structure prevents an unauthorized tubular lock picking structure from entering the space.
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