Patent ID: 7765840
Filing Date: 2010-08-03
Classification: E05B,Y10T

Abstract:
1. A dual mode locking padlock constructed for providing two separate and independent locking means in a single, integrated construction, said padlock comprising: A. a housing incorporating a key controlled locking assembly formed therein and a combination controlled locking assembly formed therein and positioned adjacent to the key controlled locking assembly, with each of said locking assemblies being operable independently of the each other; B. a locking member in the form of a shackle constructed for being movable between a locked position and an unlocked position, said unlocked position being controlled by the activation of either the key controlled locking assembly or the combination controlled locking assembly, and comprising a base C. a trigger member whereby activation of either the key controlled locking section or the combination controlled locking section causes the trigger member to move between a shackle locking position and a shackle releasing position.