Locking mechanism for safe and other secure storage apparatus
Number of patents in Portfolio can not be more than 2000
United States of America Patent
Stats
-
Mar 13, 2018
Issued Date -
N/A
app pub date -
Oct 19, 2016
filing date -
Oct 19, 2016
priority date (Note) -
In Force
status (Latency Note)
![]() |
A preliminary load of PAIR data current through [] has been loaded. Any more recent PAIR data will be loaded within twenty-four hours. |
PAIR data current through []
A preliminary load of cached data will be loaded soon.
Any more recent PAIR data will be loaded within twenty-four hours.
![]() |
Next PAIR Update Scheduled on [ ] |

Importance

US Family Size
|
Non-US Coverage
|
Patent Longevity
|
Forward Citations
|
Abstract
A locking mechanism suitable for use with a door or other entry point is contemplated. The locking mechanism may include cams, levers or other features operable to facilitate securing the door against prying, wedging and related techniques intended to compromise secure by physically separating the door from a door frame or other support structure.
First Claim
all claims..Other Claims data not available
Family

- 15 United States
- 10 France
- 8 Japan
- 7 China
- 5 Korea
- 2 Other
Patent Owner(s)
Patent Owner | Address | |
---|---|---|
FIREKING SECURITY PRODUCTS LLC | 101 SECURITY PARKWAY NEW ALBANY IN 47150 |
International Classification(s)

- 2016 Application Filing Year
- E05B Class
- 1003 Applications Filed
- 767 Patents Issued To-Date
- 76.48 % Issued To-Date
Inventor(s)
Inventor Name | Address | # of filed Patents | Total Citations |
---|---|---|---|
Jones, Daniel | Elizabeth, US | 57 | 167 |
# of filed Patents : 57 Total Citations : 167 | |||
Smith, Michael J | Scottsburg, US | 195 | 5886 |
# of filed Patents : 195 Total Citations : 5886 |
Cited Art Landscape
- No Cited Art to Display

Patent Citation Ranking
- 2 Citation Count
- E05B Class
- 26.71 % this patent is cited more than
- 7 Age
Forward Cite Landscape
- No Forward Cites to Display

Maintenance Fees
Fee | Large entity fee | small entity fee | micro entity fee | due date |
---|---|---|---|---|
7.5 Year Payment | $3600.00 | $1800.00 | $900.00 | Sep 13, 2025 |
11.5 Year Payment | $7400.00 | $3700.00 | $1850.00 | Sep 13, 2029 |
Fee | Large entity fee | small entity fee | micro entity fee |
---|---|---|---|
Surcharge - 7.5 year - Late payment within 6 months | $160.00 | $80.00 | $40.00 |
Surcharge - 11.5 year - Late payment within 6 months | $160.00 | $80.00 | $40.00 |
Surcharge after expiration - Late payment is unavoidable | $700.00 | $350.00 | $175.00 |
Surcharge after expiration - Late payment is unintentional | $1,640.00 | $820.00 | $410.00 |
Full Text

Legal Events
Date | Code | Event | Description |
---|---|---|---|
Feb 15, 2024 | FEPP | FEE PAYMENT PROCEDURE | free format text: 7.5 YR SURCHARGE - LATE PMT W/IN 6 MO, SMALL ENTITY (ORIGINAL EVENT CODE: M2555); ENTITY STATUS OF PATENT OWNER: SMALL ENTITY |
Feb 15, 2024 | MAFP | MAINTENANCE FEE PAYMENT | free format text: PAYMENT OF MAINTENANCE FEE, 8TH YR, SMALL ENTITY (ORIGINAL EVENT CODE: M2552); ENTITY STATUS OF PATENT OWNER: SMALL ENTITY year of fee payment: 8 |
Dec 12, 2019 | MAFP | MAINTENANCE FEE PAYMENT | free format text: PAYMENT OF MAINTENANCE FEE, 4TH YR, SMALL ENTITY (ORIGINAL EVENT CODE: M2551); ENTITY STATUS OF PATENT OWNER: SMALL ENTITY year of fee payment: 4 |
Mar 28, 2017 | CC | CERTIFICATE OF CORRECTION | |
Aug 09, 2016 | I | Issuance | |
Jul 20, 2016 | STCF | INFORMATION ON STATUS: PATENT GRANT | free format text: PATENTED CASE |
Feb 04, 2016 | P | Published | |
Aug 07, 2015 | F | Filing |

Matter Detail

Renewals Detail
