Magnetic Features Patents (Class 70/413)
  • Lock
    Patent number: 3974669
    Abstract: A lock, such as a padlock, is provided with a single, spring biased end journaled bolt for operably interconnecting a shackle with a magnetic key controlled, locking-unlocking mechanism.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 25, 1975
    Date of Patent: August 17, 1976
    Assignee: American Locker Company, Inc.
    Inventor: Wells F. Stackhouse
  • Key lock
    Patent number: 3967479
    Abstract: A magnetic lock mechanism which may be used in conjunction with many devices such as a padlock, dead bolt door lock, conventional door lock, safety deposit box, safe doors, automobile doors, gas cap locks, ignition switch locks, a switch actuating device or others. A key having magnets, selectively oriented therein, line up magnetic tumbler pins location within the locking device. With the tumbler pins lined up, a member can be moved axially and then rotationally to actuate a driving member.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 25, 1974
    Date of Patent: July 6, 1976
    Inventor: Jerome Vick
  • Combination magnetic key
    Patent number: 3955388
    Abstract: A key for a magnetic lock is provided with a plurality of dials, which are manually rotatable to position magnet devices carried thereby in desired combination setting positions determined by visual observation of dial carried indicia.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 9, 1975
    Date of Patent: May 11, 1976
    Assignee: American Locker Company
    Inventor: Wells F. Stackhouse