Lock

Details Lock Lock

2005-07-06

2008-08-26

Engle, Patricia (Department: 3673)

Locks

Portable

Padlocks

C070S020000, C070S027000, C070S040000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07415850

ABSTRACT:
A lock for securing to a selected base object by a user is disclosed. The lock includes a housing, a time display device secured to the housing, a locking mechanism attached to the housing, and a shackle having a first portion disposed within the housing and a second portion disposed between an open position and a closed position. When disengaged from the locking mechanism, the shackle is movable between the closed position and the open position by user manipulation of the locking mechanism. The locking mechanism can be a various styles, such as for example, a padlock or a dial combination. The shackle can be of various structures, shapes and styles. The time display device may include a rotatable face plate. The lock may include illumination means, such as for example, a user operated flashlight.

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