Patent ID: 6182482
Filing Date: 2001-02-06
Classification: A01M,B65D,E05B,Y10S,Y10T

Abstract:
A tamper proof lock assembly and key, said assembly comprising first and second elements, said first element comprising a lid, two pairs of laterally spaced resilient barbs depending from said lid, each pair of barbs comprising inwardly facing hooks spaced from each other, and a key opening in said lid above said barbs, said second element comprising a support and opposed ledges on said support lockingly engageable with the hooks of said barbs, said key having a longitudinal axis and first and second ends, a handle at the first end and a barb engaging portion at the second end, said barb engaging portion being insertable into said opening, said key being rotatable about its axis 90 degrees to simultaneously release the two sets of barbs from the ledges, and a slot between the laterally spaced pair of barbs, said key detenting in said slot upon rotation of the key to maintain the assembly in an unlocked position.