System for obstructing movement of lock pins

Details System for obstructing movement of lock pins System for obstructing movement of lock pins

2011-06-21

2011-06-21

Gall, Lloyd A (Department: 3673)

Locks

Operating mechanism

Key

C070S419000, C070S494000, C070S495000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07963135

ABSTRACT:
A system for obstructing movement of a pin in a pin tumbler lock is disclosed. The system includes a pin movable in a bore in a plug of a pin tumbler lock, and the pin has a channel formed thereon for receiving a portion of a sidebar of the lock. The system further includes a blocking member mounted on the pin and configured to obstruct movement of the portion of the sidebar along the channel of the pin.

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