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Padlocks adapted for one-handed operation are disclosed. Typically having a laterally asymmetric shackle, the lock includes an arm connected thereto so as to pivot when the locking mechanism is disengaged. A spring or other component facilitates latching of the device by biasing the arm toward an ex

Padlocks adapted for one-handed operation are disclosed. Typically having a laterally asymmetric shackle, the lock includes an arm connected thereto so as to pivot when the locking mechanism is disengaged. A spring or other component facilitates latching of the device by biasing the arm toward an exposed end of the shackle.

대표청구항 ▼

[ I claim:] [1.]1. A padlock for an object, which padlock when in a closed position bounds an interior space in to which a portion of the object extends in use, comprising:a. a shackle having spaced first and second ends, the second end defining a recess;b. an arm extending approximately the distanc

[ I claim:] [1.]1. A padlock for an object, which padlock when in a closed position bounds an interior space in to which a portion of the object extends in use, comprising:a. a shackle having spaced first and second ends, the second end defining a recess;b. an arm extending approximately the distance between the first and second ends and connected to the second end, the arm capable of being pivoted into the interior space when the padlock is in an open position and defining a hollow lower section;c. a sleeve positioned about at least part of the arm, the location of the sleeve being fixed when the padlock is locked in the closed position and not fixed when the padlock is in the open position;d. a blade fitted into the recess; ande. a spring fitted about a portion of the blade, the blade and spring being positioned within the lower section of the arm.