# US 2014/0196511 A1 · Lock Device and Method of Use

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- Number: US 2014/0196511 A1
- Document ID: US20140196511A1
- Status: Published application
- Kind: A1
- Application number: 14/156,182
- Filed: 2014-01-15
- Published: 2014-07-17
- Earliest claimed: 2013-01-17
- Inventors: Ron R. Daniels
- Web page: https://patentgrep.com/patent/US20140196511A1

## CPC

- F16K 35/06: using a removable actuating or locking member, e.g. a key (F16K35/10, F16K35/12 take precedence)
- Y10T 29/49826: Assembling or joining
- Y10T 70/5611: For control and machine elements
- Y10T 292/0962: Operating means
- F16K: VALVES; TAPS; COCKS; ACTUATING-FLOATS; DEVICES FOR VENTING OR AERATING {(devices for emptying and evacuating the excess liquid in valves or conduits F16L55/07)}
- Y10T: TECHNICAL SUBJECTS COVERED BY FORMER US CLASSIFICATION

## Abstract

The present invention, and inventive system, describes a locking system that reinforces an existing cover or tubular. In many embodiments of the present invention, the present invention reinforces an existing recessed cover by preventing the cover of a tubular or ring from being easily removed, or rotates by unauthorized persons and prevents any unauthorized personnel from accessing a locked down tubular. In one embodiment of the present invention, the inventive system is designed to maximize the overall strength of the locking unit for recessed covers or tubulars by using applied force on both the recessed cover and the circumference, curves, or straight, edge of the recessed unit or tubular interior.

## Claims

### Claim 1

An improved locking system comprising;
A hollowed three dimensional base with a hole in a top region and multiple holes in the side region adjacent to the top region;
Several small spheres of larger diameter than the multiple holes in the side region;
At least one large sphere of larger diameter that he small spheres;
A locking screw which can be inserted into the hole in the top region of said base; and
Wherein said locking screw mechanically engage with said large sphere such that when rotated said locking screw causes the large sphere to move relative to the locking screw and to force said small spheres to extrude from said base via said multiple holes.

### Claim 2 (depends on 1)

The improved locking system of claim 1 further comprising;
Said hole in top region is threaded; and
Said locking screw is threaded to mechanically engage with said hole in top region.

### Claim 3 (depends on 1)

The improved locking system of claim 1 further comprising;
Said base is substantially cylindrical in shape.

### Claim 4 (depends on 1)

The improved locking system of claim 1 further comprising;
A key with a male interface in a unique geometric configuration;
said locking screw further comprises a cover for said locking screw;
said cover further comprising:
a female interface with a unique geometric configuration designed to interface with said key.

### Claim 5

The method for use of an improved locking system comprising;
Providing an improved locking system comprising;
a hollowed three dimensional base with a hole in a top region and multiple holes in the side region adjacent to the top region;
several small spheres of larger diameter than the multiple holes in the side region;
at least one large sphere of larger diameter that the small spheres;
a locking screw which can be inserted into the hole in the top region of said base; and
Providing a tubular with a cover with a hole and an inner tubular wall,
Placing said improved lock system into the cover with the hole so the said improved lock system can mechanically engage with the interior of the tubular;
Rotating said locking screw mechanically so as to engage with said large sphere such that when rotated said locking screw causes the large sphere to move relative to the locking screw and to force said small spheres to extrude from said base via said multiple holes and engage the inner tubular wall.

### Claim 6 (depends on 5)

The method for use of an improved locking system of claim 5 further comprising; counter-rotating said locking screw so that small spheres retract into said base.