Locks – Operating mechanism – Key
Reexamination Certificate
2006-10-10
2006-10-10
Gall, Lloyd A. (Department: 3676)
Locks
Operating mechanism
Key
C070S383000, C070S384000, C070S493000, C070S495000
Reexamination Certificate
active
07117701
ABSTRACT:
Certain exemplary embodiments of the present invention provide a lock keying system comprising: a lock cylinder comprising: a cylinder body; a plug assembly disposed in the cylinder body and comprising a plurality of pins and a one-to-one corresponding plurality of racks for relocating the plurality of pins; and a rack alignment tool receiving aperture defined by the lock cylinder; and a rack alignment tool comprising: a base plate; and a plurality of spaced elongated prongs, each prong from the plurality of prongs comprising a first longitudinal end adapted to engage a corresponding one of the plurality of racks, each prong from the plurality of prongs dimensioned lengthwise to relocate to a first predetermined position the corresponding one of the plurality of racks, the first predetermined position common to each of the plurality of racks, each prong from the plurality of prongs comprising a second longitudinal end connected to the base plate, wherein the rack alignment tool is adapted to restrain a carrier assembly comprising the plurality of racks in an unengaged position wherein the plurality of racks are unengaged with the plurality of pins.
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Armstrong Steve
Chong Gerald B.
DelPonti John D.
Gall Lloyd A.
Newfrey LLC
Veltman Richard J.
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