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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Apr. 29, 2014
Filed:
Nov. 01, 2011
D. Scott Kalous, Kenosha, WI (US);
D. Scott Kalous, Kenosha, WI (US);
Master Lock Company LLC, Oak Creek, WI (US);
Abstract
A lock includes a lock body, a lock bar, and a locking mechanism. The lock body extends in a longitudinal direction between a first end defining a longitudinal passage and a second end. The lock bar is disposed within the passage and movable in a longitudinal direction between a securing position proximal to the second end and a release position distal to the second end, with a proximal end portion of the lock bar and the second end defining a first gap when the lock bar is in the release position. The locking mechanism is assembled within one of the lock body and the lock bar and is operable between a locking condition securing the lock bar against movement from the securing position to the release position, and an unlocked condition permitting movement of the lock bar from the securing position to the release position.