Patents by Inventor Kenneth E. Persson

Kenneth E. Persson has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • Patent number: 6230529
    Abstract: A tool is disclosed for opening tubular locks in which a tubular key is receivable. The tool includes a plurality of probes that are releasably retained and secured in a given position to align the shear points in the lock in an opening position. The probes can be ergonomically and individually manipulated and have a course and a fine adjustment, such that the shear point of each tumbler can be easily and efficiently determined. Once the shear point is determined, the probe may be fixed in the position to maintain each tumbler driver.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 30, 1999
    Date of Patent: May 15, 2001
    Inventor: Kenneth E. Persson