Patent ID: 7272963
Filing Date: 2007-09-25
Classification: E05B,E05C,Y10T

Abstract:
1. A gate lock for securing gates having tubular gate members, the gate lock comprising: a bolt member having a fixed stop at one end thereof and an engaging member extending outwardly therefrom, the bolt member further defining a hole therethrough; a first portion including a first C-shaped portion to at least partially surround a first tubular gate member, a first sleeve defining an opening to receive a lock member, and a notch; a second portion including a second C-shaped portion to at least partially surround a second tubular gate member proximate the first tubular gate member, a second sleeve being dimensioned to receive the bolt member therethrough but not allowing the passage of the stop therethrough; and the engaging member being positioned so that when the engaging member is engaged with the notch, the hole aligns with the opening to receive a locking member through both the hole and the opening for locking the bolt member to the first portion.