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System for obstructing movement of lock pins

US7963135B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateJul 13, 2010
Grant dateJun 21, 2011
Priority date
Expiry dateJul 13, 2030

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T70/7932
  • WIPO fieldCivil engineering
  • WIPO sectorOther fields

Abstract

A system for obstructing movement of a pin in a pin tumbler lock is disclosed. The system includes a pin movable in a bore in a plug of a pin tumbler lock, and the pin has a channel formed thereon for receiving a portion of a sidebar of the lock. The system further includes a blocking member mounted on the pin and configured to obstruct movement of the portion of the sidebar along the channel of the pin.

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