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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jan. 19, 2010
Filed:
Mar. 28, 2005
Dani Markbreit, Azur, IL;
Effi Ben-aharon, Petach Tikva, IL;
Dani Markbreit, Azur, IL;
Effi Ben-Aharon, Petach Tikva, IL;
Mul-T-Lock Technologies Ltd., Yavne, IL;
Abstract
A key blank including a generally elongate shaft portion defining first and second generally flat oppositely directed side surfaces, joined by edge surfaces, at least one of the first and second side surfaces cuttable to form key cuts that define a key combination surface, and at least one key combination element movably disposed in the elongate shaft portion and adapted for touching a lock combination element disposed in a cylinder lock plug, wherein the at least one key combination element has inherent energy for applying an urging force against the lock combination element. A key formed from the key blank and lock therefore are also disclosed.