US2021164266A1PendingUtilityA1

Retained Lock System and Method

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Assignee: DEWALCH TECH INCPriority: Jun 3, 2005Filed: Nov 3, 2020Published: Jun 3, 2021
Est. expiryJun 3, 2025(expired)· nominal 20-yr term from priority
Inventors:John Edward Stachowiak, Jr.
F16L 23/04Y10T292/205Y10T70/5566F16B 21/165E05B 65/0089F16B 2/06E05B 67/365
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Abstract

An apparatus for securing first and second ends of a meter sealing ring, the meter sealing ring adapted for use in installing a meter to a watthour meter box. The apparatus comprises a lock having a head member and a shank portion comprising moveable locking members, the shank portion being insertable through an aperture formed in the first end of the sealing ring. The apparatus further comprises at least a retaining sleeve adapted to capture the shank portion, wherein the lock is retained on the first end of the sealing ring.

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What is claimed is: 
     
         1 . An apparatus for securing first and second ends of a meter sealing ring, the meter sealing ring adapted for use in installing a meter to a watthour meter box, the apparatus comprising:
 a lock having a head member and a shank portion comprising moveable locking members, the shank portion being insertable through an aperture formed in the first end of the sealing ring; and   a retaining sleeve adapted to capture the shank portion, wherein the lock is retained on the first end of the sealing ring.

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