Keyless Insertion Locking System and Method

Abstract

The present invention, in a non-limiting example embodiment provides a locking apparatus and method for securing locking hardware without the use of a key. In an example embodiment, the apparatus comprises at least a keyless insertion rotatable disk-style, barrel locking apparatus that, in a locked state can be inserted into a securing device without first unlocking, and then, thereafter, locking after insertion. In a nonlimiting example embodiment, unlocking and re-locking requires a key. The present invention, in an example embodiment, also provides features that allow the locking apparatus to enter and exit multiple apertures without requiring a key.

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CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS[0001]This application claims the benefit of U.S. Provisional Application No. 61 / 316,826 filed on Mar. 23, 2010, and U.S. Provisional Application No. 61 / 316,851 filed on Mar. 24, 2010.[0002]All written material, figures, content and other disclosure in each of the above-referenced applications is hereby incorporated by reference.BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION[0003]The present invention relates generally to a locking apparatus and more specifically it relates to a locking system, apparatus and method for fostering ease of installation of various securing devices, as well as controlling access and preventing unauthorized access to such various securing devices used in, for example, the gas, water and electric utility services industries, and those used in other suitable industries as well and it relates to other aspects features as well as provided herein.[0004]Electrical service providers generally deliver electricity to their customers via power l...

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Benefits of technology

[0017]In another example embodiment, there is provided a keyless insertion rotatable disk locking assembly that can be shipped to the customer in the locked state and installed into a various types of locking devices without requiring use of a key or any special tools, thereby, providing an increased level of security.

[0019]In another example embodiment, there is provided a locking method enabling a user to receive and install a locked lock into various devices that may offer multiple apertures of ingress and egress possibly requiring locking balls to contract multiple times prior to full insertion and final locking ball expansion without requiring use of a key thereby providing an increased level of security.

[0020]In another example embodiment, there is provide a keyless insertion rotatable disk style barrel lock that simplifies and expedites the installation process by eliminating the need for an installation key.

[0024]In another example embodiment, there is provided a keyless insertion rotatable disk style barrel lock that can be integrated and retained within a meter ring facilitating quick installation.

Problems solved by technology

Current market solutions do not entirely address this problem.

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