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US 2019/0186174 A1Published application
Multiple configuration lock
AssigneeConair Corporation
InventorKa Leong Lam
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Abstract
A portable lock apparatus is adaptable to readily transform between a single cable loop configuration or a double cable loop configuration, and incorporates a locking mechanism permitting selective release and securement of one or more cable ends to achieve either configuration. The lock apparatus may secure multiple components, particularly, when in the double cable loop configuration, thereby removing the need for multiple locks for securing a single article.
Claims14
A lock apparatus, which comprises:
- a lock housing defining at least one opening and having a channel extending at least partially therethrough;
- a cable selectively attachable to the lock housing and having a cable end positionable within the at least one opening, the cable maneuverable between a first orientation where the cable is disposed external of the channel of the lock housing to define a single loop configuration and a second orientation where the cable extends through the channel to define a double loop configuration;
- a lock member at least partially disposed within the lock housing and positioned adjacent the at least one opening, the lock member movable between a secured condition securing the first cable end to thereby retain the cable in either the single loop or double loop configuration, and an unsecured condition releasing the first cable end;
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- a manually movable member operatively coupled to the lock member and movable to permit movement of the lock member between the secured condition and the unsecured condition.
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A lock apparatus, which comprises:
- a lock housing defining a first opening and a second opening in opposition to the first opening, the lock housing having a channel extending at least partially therethrough;
- a cable having a first cable end positionable within the first opening and a second cable end positionable within the second opening, the cable maneuverable between a first orientation where the cable is disposed external of the channel of the lock housing to define a single loop configuration and a second orientation where the cable extends through the channel to define a double loop configuration;
- a first lock member positioned adjacent the first opening of the lock housing;
- a second lock member positioned adjacent the second opening of the lock housing;
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- a manually movable member operatively coupled to the first lock member and to the second lock member, the manually movable member movable to permit movement of the first and second lock members between respective secured conditions securing the first and second cable ends relative to the lock housing and respective unsecured conditions permitting release of the first and second cable ends relative to the lock housing.
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A method for converting a lock apparatus, comprising:
- providing a lock housing including first and second lock members disposed therein and defining a channel therethrough;
- securing first and second ends of the cable to the respective first and second lock members whereby the cable defines a single loop configuration;
- releasing at least one of the first and second cable ends from the respective first or second lock member;
- passing the cable through the channel of the housing to define a double loop configuration;
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- securing the at least one of the first and second cable ends relative to the first or second lock member with the cable in the double loop configuration.
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Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.