Patents by Inventor Timothy Sheets

Timothy Sheets 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: 4753091
    Abstract: Pivotable tumblers mounted to a cylindrical plug prevent rotation of the plug unless a correct key in a keyway moves the tumblers to an unlocked position. If the tumblers extend too far into the keyway, pawls mounted in the body and acting on steps of the plug prevent rotation of the plug to an unlocked position. If the tumblers do not extend for enough into the keyway, the tumblers jam up against a reentrant shoulder of the body preventing the plug from reaching the unlocked position. A security keyway closure or door cams off a race in the body and closes the keyway with rotation of the plug. A slot in the key passes the door during operation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 11, 1987
    Date of Patent: June 28, 1988
    Inventor: Timothy Sheets