James C Watts

US Patent:

56880855, Nov 18, 1997

Filed:

Jun 19, 1995

Appl. No.:

8/492387

Inventors:

James A. Watts - Hialeah FL

International Classification:

B23D 3722

US Classification:

409259

Abstract:

A previously used lock assembly constructed for operation using a given key may be operated by a different key after rebroaching. Instead of requiring an expensive, complete replacement of a lock assembly and its operable keys, the present invention allows a lock assembly to be refitted for a different key by a relatively inexpensive replacement of its plug and at least one of the tumbler components, preferably the bottom pin only, of one or more preexisting sets of tumbler components, as needed to modify the lock to receive the different key.

US Patent:

54506620, Sep 19, 1995

Filed:

Jan 27, 1994

Appl. No.:

8/189116

Inventors:

James A. Watts - Hialeah FL

International Classification:

B23P 1300

US Classification:

294011

Abstract:

A previously used lock assembly constructed for operation using a given key may be operated by a different key after rebroaching. Instead of requiring an expensive, complete replacement of a lock assembly and its operable keys, the present invention allows a lock assembly to be refitted for a different key by a relatively inexpensive replacement of its plug and at least one of the tumbler components, preferably the bottom pin only, of one or more preexisting sets of tumbler components, as needed to modify the lock to receive the different key.

US Patent:

59669730, Oct 19, 1999

Filed:

Sep 18, 1997

Appl. No.:

8/933256

Inventors:

James A. Watts - Hialeah FL

International Classification:

E05B 2704

US Classification:

70494

Abstract:

A previously used lock assembly constructed for operation using a given key may be operated by a different key after rebroaching. Instead of requiring an expensive, complete replacement of a lock assembly and its operable keys, the present invention allows a lock assembly to be refitted for a different key by a relatively inexpensive replacement of its plug and at least one of the tumbler components, preferably the bottom pin only, of one or more preexisting sets of tumbler components, as needed to modify the lock to receive the different key.

US Patent:

59879467, Nov 23, 1999

Filed:

Aug 15, 1997

Appl. No.:

8/911647

Inventors:

James A. Watts - Hialeah FL

International Classification:

E05B 1920

US Classification:

70394

Abstract:

Method and apparatus for non-destructively picking locks which normally are operated by keys, such locks capable of having twisting tumbler pins and sidebars. The method requires that: the pins be raised high in the keyway; the plug be axially bored by a thin drill which enters through a low portion of the keyway, the rear end of the drilled bore opening to the bolt cam operator; the drill bit be removed from the bore; and then the bolt cam operator be directly turned to shift open the bolt. This method does not decode the tumblers nor release any sidebar. The preferred apparatus comprises a pin raiser tool, which is self-retaining due to bias on the pins, which is transmitted to the handle of this tool; and a torquing tool, which is passed through the bore and has a blade which seats in the cam operator for turning the operator to shift open the lock bolt. A unique safety shield can be installed on the tailpiece to prevent picking by the method of this invention.