Locks – Operating mechanism – Key
Patent
1995-01-04
1997-05-27
Boucher, Darnell M.
Locks
Operating mechanism
Key
70407, 70340, 70421, 70409, E05B 904
Patent
active
RE0355186
ABSTRACT:
A restricted key system providing keys/key slots with an angled or chevron shaped cross sectional profile. Each key blade of the restricted key system includes an upper planar portion which is bitted or cut to position the standard pin tumblers, an intermediate portion which forms a horizontal ledge, and a lower planar portion which extends from the intermediate portion at an angle in the range of 5.degree.-85.degree. relative to the upper planar portion. The horizontal ledge of the key blade may be provided with at least two additional bitting surfaces for wards, tumblers and/or other key differing elements.
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Boucher Darnell M.
Medeco Security Locks Inc.
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