Best Lock Corporation

William R Foshee, Deceased

James W Borgmann

Christopher M Preissler

A padlock configured to accept a removable lock core is provided with a shackle and bolt mechanism for locking the shackle. The bolt mechanism is configured to be retainable in the padlock case during shipment of the padlock without its removable lock core. In addition, a tool is provided for releasing and removing the bolt mechanism easily from a secure position inside the padlock to disassemble the padlock for repair.

Removable core padlock with bolt retainer

A door handle assembly includes a hollow knob shell, a lock core having a front end formed to include a keyway opening, and a unitary core retainer sleeve situated inside an interior cavity of the knob shell. The unitary core retainer sleeve is formed to include means for supporting the lock core inside the interior cavity so that the front end of the lock core is positioned to lie in a front opening of the knob shell to permit a user to insert a key into the keyway opening.

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Indianapolis, IN, United States of America

William R Foshee, Deceased