Locks – Portable – Padlocks
Patent
1999-09-21
2000-12-26
Gall, Lloyd A.
Locks
Portable
Padlocks
70 52, 70 56, 70443, 70DIG43, 70DIG56, E05B 3702, E05B 6702
Patent
active
061640964
ABSTRACT:
By providing a removable cover assembly mountable to a rotating dial of a central housing of a padlock, a padlock construction is attained which is visually distinctive and can be custom tailored to individual consumer choice. The cover assembly of the present invention is preferably constructed from two cooperating components, thereby providing ease of assembly and removal. In its preferred construction, the cover assembly is formed in a plurality of alternate colors, styles, designs, and the like, with or without indicia displayed thereon providing for visual distinctiveness and coordination with luggage products. Furthermore, the cover assembly is also constructed in a manner which enables the dials of the padlock to be easily accessed for use as well as incorporating a visually distinctive combination read-out zone for improved visibility.
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Gall Lloyd A.
Stoltz Melvin I.
The Sun Lock Co Ltd.
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