Strattec Security Corporation

Alexandre Y Reikher

Scott H Micoley

Steven J Dimig

Thomas J Green

Larry R Grimmer

Alan Ritz

Russell J Winberg

Keith D Zirtzlaff

Scott G Klos

Brian J Munzel

Lucas J Boesel

Alan J Ritz

Larry J Grimmer

In some embodiments, lock assemblies are disclosed which have a housing, a barrel, and at least one tumbler. In some cases, the lock is codeable after the lock assembly has been assembled. Although not required, some embodiments can be re-coded to a new code with and without disassembling the lock assembly. The tumbler(s) can be pivotable, while in other embodiments the tumbler(s) move in a substantially linear fashion. The tumbler(s) can be comprised of two pieces or portions, wherein one piece/portion of the tumbler(s) either directly or indirectly engages the coded surface of a key while the other piece/portion is positionable to prevent rotation of the barrel with respect to the housing. In some embodiments, the tumblers are external to the barrel.

Vehicular lock apparatus and method

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Milwaukee, WI, United States of America

Alexandre Y Reikher