Stephen D Prater

US Patent:

20160010360, Jan 14, 2016

Filed:

Jul 11, 2014

Appl. No.:

14/329304

Inventors:

Stephen Kirk Prater - Edgewater FL, US

International Classification:

E05B 19/20

Abstract:

A pin tumbler lock pin kit and method of use. According to an embodiment, pin tumbler lock pick kit is generally comprised of a pin lifter , a tailpiece manipulator , a first guide key , a second guide key , and a J-hook . The present disclosure enables homeowners and professional locksmiths to easily open pin tumbler locks without damaging the lock, without practice or locksmith experience, and in a significant reduced time compared to prior art solutions (typically in 60 seconds or less). Embodiments of the present disclosure enable a user to mechanically manipulate the tumbler pins of a pin tumbler lock, and remove the retaining cap that retains the tumbler pins. With the retaining cap removed the lock set can easily be turned and opened without incurring any damage to the lockset. The unlocked tumbler can be removed and re-keyed for reuse.