Christopher Elliott

Title: Christopher Elliott and His Locking-System Invention.

Introduction

Christopher Elliott is an inventor associated with Hollins, Virginia, and Assa Abloy High Security Group Inc. His work includes a patented hierarchical lock system designed to support two levels of security using corresponding keys.

Latest Patents

Elliott’s listed patent, “Lock with Primary and Auxiliary Locking Mechanisms and Corresponding Keys,” describes a keyway and locking arrangement that enables two levels of operation. A first-level key uses a control rib and control surface to engage an auxiliary locking mechanism in a first-security-level cylinder lock. The same key can also operate a second-security-level lock that shares the primary locking mechanism, such as tumbler pins, but does not include the auxiliary mechanism. The patent describes keyways and key blades with multiple sections and widths shaped to work with the system’s locking components. Elliott is credited with 1 patent.

Career Highlights

Elliott’s patent reflects an approach to hierarchical access control: locks can share a primary mechanism while an auxiliary mechanism distinguishes one security level from another. This design allows compatible first-level keys to operate locks at both levels while preserving an additional locking feature in the higher-security configuration.

Collaborations

Elliott is associated with Assa Abloy High Security Group Inc. His listed coworker is Mark Benzie.

Conclusion

Christopher Elliott’s patented lock system combines shared primary locking components with an auxiliary mechanism to provide two levels of operation within a hierarchical key system.