# US 10,501,964 B2 · Axial lock > Agents: this data is available as JSON from the patentgrep API and MCP server — see https://patentgrep.com/llms.txt - Number: US 10,501,964 B2 - Document ID: US10501964B2 - Status: Granted - Kind: B2 - Application number: 15/800,985 - Filed: 2017-11-01 - Published: 2019-05-02 - Granted: 2019-12-10 - Earliest claimed: 2017-11-01 - Applicants: Ali Kashani - Inventors: Ali Kashani - Web page: https://patentgrep.com/patent/US10501964B2 ## CPC - E05B 63/14: Arrangement of several locks or locks with several bolts, e.g. arranged one behind the other ({locks having bolts with multiple head E05B15/108;} with provision for latching E05B59/00, E05B61/00) - E05B 65/0007: {for gates (for wire gates E06B11/021)} - E05C 5/00: Fastening devices with bolts moving otherwise than only rectilinearly and only pivotally or rotatively {(E05C9/1883, E05C19/009, E05B63/125, E05B63/126, E05B63/127 take precedence; pivotally-mounted hooks-like fastenings with toggle action E05C19/14; bayonet-type locks E05B63/125; locks for sliding wings, with additional movement E05B65/0817)} - E05C 7/00: Fastening devices specially adapted for two wings - E05C 19/186: {with a pair of hooks, which are movable towards each other for grasping of an element on the wing, respectively on the frame, or for grasping of an element on each of the wings forming a double door} - E05B 15/0205: {Striking-plates, keepers, staples (means for reducing friction E05B17/007; electric strikers E05B47/0046; staples for padlocks E05B67/383; strikers for espagnolettes E05C9/1808)} - E05B 65/06: for swing doors {or windows, i.e. opening inwards and outwards} - E05B 65/08: for sliding wings - Y10T 292/34: Portable - E05B: LOCKS; ACCESSORIES THEREFOR; HANDCUFFS - E05C: BOLTS OR FASTENING DEVICES FOR WINGS, SPECIALLY FOR DOORS OR WINDOWS (latching means for sideboard or tailgate structures for vehicles B62D, {B62D33/02}; fastening devices for constructional or engineering elements E04, F16B; locks, fastening devices structurally or operatively combined or having significant cooperation with locks E05B; means for operating or controlling wing fasteners in conjunction with mechanisms for moving the wing E05F) - Y10T: TECHNICAL SUBJECTS COVERED BY FORMER US CLASSIFICATION ## Abstract An apparatus for engaging a locking mechanism having a first body, a second body, and two bolt assemblies. The first body having a longitudinal interior channel and recesses on each end. The second body having an interior channel. The bolt assemblies having first and second bolts, a connection member, and a tongue. The first bolt being insertable into the first body and slidable and rotatable therein. The second bolt being insertable into said second body and slidable therein. Engaging the lock by inserting the first bolt into the interior channel of the first body and the second bolt into the interior channel of the second body. The rotation of the bolt assemblies allows the user to align the second bolts with the channel of the second body. The tongue forms an interference fit with the recesses on the first body to hold the lock tightly in the locked position. ## Claims ### Claim 1 A lock comprising: a first body and a second body; said first body having a cylindrical interior channel and first and second recess; said second body having an interior channel; a first bolt assembly comprising a first bolt, a second bolt, and an connection member wherein both of said first and second bolts are connected to and extend from said connection member; a tongue extending from said connection member of said first bolt assembly; a second bolt assembly positioned at an opposite end of said first body from said first bolt assembly; wherein said second bolt assembly comprises a first bolt, a second bolt, and a connection member wherein both of said first and second bolts are connected to and extend from said connection member; a tongue extending from said connection member of said second bolt assembly; said second body defining an enclosure portion positioned between mounting portions, the enclosure portion defining the interior channel and the mounting portions defining semi-cylindrical channels; wherein, when the lock is in a locked position, the first bolts of the first and second bolt assemblies are insertable into the cylindrical interior channel of the first body, the second bolts of the first and second bolt assemblies are insertable into the interior channel of the second body, and the tongues of the first and second bolt assemblies are insertable into the first and second recesses and securable therein with an interference fit; wherein, when the lock is moved into an unlocked position, the first and second bolt assemblies are slidable moved so that the tongues are removed from their respective recesses and the second bolts of the assemblies are moved to the semi-cylindrical channels, allowing the bolts assemblies to rotate with respect to the first bolts and move the second bolts away from the second body. ### Claim 2 (depends on 1) The lock of claim 1 wherein the first body has a first longitudinal end and a second longitudinal end, and wherein a first bolt assembly is positioned so that it extends from the first longitudinal end and said second bolt assembly is positioned so that it extends from the second longitudinal end. ### Claim 3 (depends on 1) The lock of claim 1 wherein said first bolt assembly is rotatable substantially 180 degrees while the first bolt is inserted into the interior channel of the first body. ### Claim 4 (depends on 1) The lock of claim 1 further comprising: a lip positioned in interior channel of said first body; and first and second circumferential notches on the surface of said first bolt, wherein said first and second circumferential notches are positioned to engage said lip. ### Claim 5 (depends on 4) The lock of claim 4 further comprising: at least one latitudinal bore in said first body partially intersecting said interior channel of said first body; and a pin inserted into said bore wherein a portion of said pin extends into said interior channel and forms said lip. ### Claim 6 (depends on 1) The lock of claim 1 wherein said connection member of said first bolt assembly has a gripping cavity. ### Claim 7 (depends on 1) The lock of claim 1 wherein said tongue is positioned between said first and second bolts. ### Claim 8 (depends on 1) The lock of claim 1 wherein: said lock is attachable to a closable barrier; said barrier selected from the group consisting of a door, window, or gate; and said barrier comprising a moving member and a frame member. ### Claim 9 (depends on 8) The lock of claim 8 wherein the first body is attached to said moving member of said barrier and the second body is attached to said frame member of said barrier. ### Claim 10 (depends on 8) The lock of claim 8 wherein the first body is attached to said frame member of said barrier and the second body is attached to said moving member of said barrier. ### Claim 11 (depends on 1) The lock of claim 1 wherein: said lock is attachable to a closable barrier; said barrier selected from the group consisting of a door, window, or gate; and said barrier comprising a first moving member and a second moving member. ### Claim 12 (depends on 11) The lock of claim 11 wherein said first body is attached to said first moving member and the second body is attached to said second moving member. ### Claim 13 A closable barrier selected from the group consisting of a door, window, or gate, said barrier having a lock assembly comprising: a first body of said lock assembly and a second body of said lock assembly; said first body having a cylindrical interior channel and a first recess; said second body having an interior channel; a first bolt assembly of said lock assembly comprising a first bolt, a second bolt, and a connection member, wherein said first bolt and said second bolt are connected to and extend from said connection member; a tongue extending from said connection member of said first bolt assembly; a second bolt assembly positioned at an opposite end of said first body from said first bolt assembly; wherein said second bolt assembly comprises a first bolt, a second bolt, and a connection member wherein both of said first and second bolts are connected to and extend from said connection member; a tongue extending from said connection member of said second bolt assembly; said second body defining an enclosure portion positioned between mounting portions, the enclosure portion defining the interior channel and the mounting portions defining semi-cylindrical channels; wherein, when the lock is in a locked position, the first bolts of the first and second bolt assemblies are insertable into the cylindrical interior channel of the first body, the second bolts of the first and second bolt assemblies are insertable into the interior channel of the second body, and the tongues of the first and second bolt assemblies are insertable into the first and second recesses and securable therein with an interference fit; wherein, when the lock is moved into an unlocked position, the first and second bolt assemblies are slidable moved so that the tongues are removed from their respective recesses and the second bolts of the assemblies are moved to the semi-cylindrical channels, allowing the bolts assemblies to rotate with respect to the first bolts and move the second bolts away from the second body. ### Claim 14 (depends on 13) The barrier of claim 13 wherein said first body of said lock assembly has a first longitudinal end and a second longitudinal end, and wherein said first bolt assembly is positioned so that it extends from the first longitudinal end and said second bolt assembly is positioned so that it extends from said second longitudinal end. ### Claim 15 (depends on 13) The barrier of claim 13 wherein said first bolt assembly is rotatable substantially 180 degrees while said first bolt is inserted into the interior cavity of said first body. ### Claim 16 (depends on 13) The barrier of claim 13 further comprising a lip positioned in the interior channel of said first body wherein first and second circumferential notches are positioned on said first bolt to engage said lip. ### Claim 17 (depends on 16) The barrier of claim 16 further comprising: a latitudinal bore in said first body of said lock assembly partially intersecting said interior channel of said first body; and a pin inserted into said bore, wherein a portion of said pin extends into said interior channel and forms said lip. ### Claim 18 (depends on 13) The barrier of claim 13 wherein said first bolt assembly of said lock assembly has a recessed gripping cavity. ### Claim 19 (depends on 13) The barrier of claim 13 wherein said tongue of said lock assembly is positioned between said first and second bolt. ### Claim 20 (depends on 13) The barrier of claim 13 further comprising a moving member of said barrier and a frame member of said barrier. ### Claim 21 (depends on 20) The barrier of claim 20 wherein said first body is attached to said moving member and said second body is attached to said frame member. ### Claim 22 (depends on 20) The barrier of claim 20 wherein said first body is attached to said frame member and said second body is attached to said moving member. ### Claim 23 (depends on 13) The barrier of claim 13 comprising a first moving member of said barrier and a second moving member of said barrier. ### Claim 24 (depends on 23) The barrier of claim 23 wherein said first body is attached to said first moving member and said second body is attached to said second moving member.