Locking mechanism

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 8979142
APP PUB NO 20100281654A1
SERIAL NO

12774101

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The disclosure describes a novel approach for restricting the movement of a moveable system. The disclosure describes a novel locking mechanism utilizing a gravity hinge assembly and pocket assembly. The disclosure further describes a novel method for locking a moveable system.

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THE HEIL CO201 W MAIN STREET SUITE 300 CHATTANOOGA TN 37408

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Curotto, John Michael Sonoma, US 9 345

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