Multi-shackle lock and method of using the multi-shackle lock
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1. A lock, comprising:
- a housing;
a locking mechanism supported by said housing; and
three shackles being lockable by one of said locking mechanism and said housing.
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Abstract
A lock for luggage, sports gear or any type of travel enclosure which can be operated by a key, combination or both, which has more than one shackle. The lock has one shackle that secures the lock to the luggage or luggage handle while the other shackle secures the luggage closure or zipper. An addition shackle is provided for the purpose of re-closing the luggage after the luggage is inspected by an international airport security agent. If the luggage is inspected, the inspector simply cuts the zipper shackle and re-secures the luggage using the additional or third shackle. A disposable shackle system allows the customer to replace the cut shackle and return the lock to its original condition for reuse.
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1. A lock, comprising:
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a housing; a locking mechanism supported by said housing; and three shackles being lockable by one of said locking mechanism and said housing. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16)
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17. A method of operating a luggage lock, which comprises the steps of:
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providing a multi-shackle lock having a main housing, a shackle housing, and three shackles, including a first shackle, a second shackle and a third shackle; securing the first shackle to an anchor part of a piece of luggage having a zipper; securing the second shackle to a zipper pull tab for preventing an opening of the piece of luggage; and leaving the third shackle unlocked. - View Dependent Claims (18, 19, 20, 21)
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