Patent ID: 7225648
Filing Date: 2007-06-05
Classification: E05B,Y10T

Abstract:
1. A padlock constructed for providing two separate and independent locking means in a single, integrated construction, with a first locking assembly being controlled by a combination and a second locking assembly being key controlled, said padlock comprising: A. a housing or cover incorporating a combination controlled locking section and a key controlled locking section said key controlled locking section being further defined as comprising at least one cylinder mounted therein for arcuate pivoting movement relative to the housing/cover in response to the receipt and use of an activating key, with the arcuate pivoting movement of said cylinder being constructed for releasing a shackle from locked engagement with the housing/cover; B. said shackle cooperatively associated with the housing/cover and movable between a first lockingly engaged position and a second unlocked, released position, wherein said second position is attainable using either the combination controlled section or the key controlled section; C. a signal/indicator assembly D. a reset key cooperatively associated with the padlock for being inserted into the housing/cover after movement of the signal/indicator assembly into its second position and arcuately pivoting therein for causing the signal/indicator assembly to be returned to its first position.