Lock mechanism for securing a lockable volume

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 10920470
APP PUB NO 20190112851A1
SERIAL NO

16218023

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A lock and method of locking a lockable volume is described. The lock may be located on a door of a lockable volume, such as a locker configured to hold an item. The lock may comprise a post and a cam, the cam having an opening corresponding to the size and shape of the post. The cam is rotatable about an axis, wherein the rotation of the cam about the axis releasably secures the post within the opening, thereby locking the door to which the post is attached.

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UNITED STATES POSTAL SERVICE475 L'ENFANT PLAZA #6443 WASHINGTON DC 20260-1135

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Amato, Michael J Reston, US 23 527
Irwin, Donald E Fredericksburg, US 22 359
McKenzie, Nan K Garrett Park, US 15 303
Stephen, Victoria K Burke, US 21 336
Tartal, William Albert Baltimore, US 51 374

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