Variable progression key notching system

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 9464459
APP PUB NO 20150240522A1
SERIAL NO

14188572

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A progressive key notching system that includes a plurality of key notches positioned along at least one surface, such as, for example, a top surface, of a key blade. Each of the plurality of key notches includes a central axis. The central axes of at least one pair of adjacent key notches are separated by a distance that is different than a distance separating another, adjacent pair of key notches. Further, when the key blade is operably positioned within a key slot, at least one of the central axes may be offset from a chamber central axis of an adjacent retention pin chamber. Moreover, one or more of the chamber central axes may be aligned with a portion of a trailing surface and/or leading surface of an adjacent key notch.

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SCHLAGE LOCK COMPANY LLC11819 N PENNSYLVANIA STREET CARMEL IN 46032

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Walls, Brian Edward Colorado Springs, US 8 59

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