Locks – Operating mechanism – Using a powered device
Reexamination Certificate
2006-04-11
2006-04-11
Walsh, John B. (Department: 2151)
Locks
Operating mechanism
Using a powered device
C070S466000, C070S443000, C292SDIG005, C292SDIG006
Reexamination Certificate
active
07024896
ABSTRACT:
A lock assembly for attachment to an enclosure door. In preferred embodiments, the enclosure door has a lock assembly receiving opening for receiving the lock assembly, the lock assembly includes a lock case assembly having a bolt that can be moved between at least two positions; a lock actuating assembly interconnected with the lock case assembly; and a mounting plate having an interior side and an exterior side. The lock actuating assembly is preferably secured to the mounting plate on the exterior side and the lock case assembly is preferably secured to the mounting plate on the interior side. The lock assembly can be secured to the enclosure door by an interior mounting plate securing bracket, preferably two such brackets secured to the interior side of the mounting plate. In alternate embodiments, the present invention provides a method of securing a lock assembly to an enclosure door.
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Freed Robert C.
Moore, Hansen & Sumner
Walsh John B.
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