Patent ID: 7316137
Filing Date: 2008-01-08
Classification: E05B,Y10T

Abstract:
1. In a handcuff assembly for use in a pair of handcuffs wherein each handcuff assembly comprises a bow pivotally connected to and between cheek plates located on opposing sides of a cheek plate assembly that also includes a base frame containing a lock mechanism, the improvement residing in the lock mechanism comprising a color coded visual indicator of a status of a double lock of the lock mechanism, the double lock having a lock bar with a block end and a lock setting recess extending through the block end for receiving an actuating pin through a double lock slot within at least one side of said base frame for moving the double lock from a single lock position to a double lock position, said block end serving the dual purpose of functioning as an actuator for the lock bar and also as the visual indicator, said block end further having a portion which transversely extends beyond a side surface of the lock bar and at least partially surrounding the lock setting recess and extending outwards towards opposing walls of the base frame to increase visibility of the block end, said block end further being color coded with a color that contrasts with a color of the base frame in one of the single lock position and double lock position so that said lock status easily can be seen through an opening of the double lock slot on one side of the base frame.