Lock assembly for securing a storage container
AssigneeCommando Lock LLC
InventorPatrick Smith
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Abstract
The method comprises a technique for securing a storage container to a fixed structure or object. The steps include providing a container having a compartment for storage and a lid for covering the container. The container is located near the fixed structure, such as a truck bed. The container is secured to the structure with a first lock having a first lock body and a cable by using a key. The lid of the container is secured to the container using a second lock, the second lock having a second lock body and a shackle. Though the two locks are different, they each use the same key to lock and unlock each lock.
Claims5
A method of securing a storage container, comprising the steps of:
- providing a container having a compartment for storage and a lid for covering the container;
- locating the container near a structure fixed in position relative to the container;
- securing the container to the structure with a first lock having a first lock body and a cable by using a key;
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- securing the lid to the container using a second lock having a second lock body and a shackle by using the same key.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.