Section 1 - 4IntroductionPatentsCompetitive PatentsBrand Patent Type ExpiresKaba’s Peaks Global utility 2023Assa CLIQ utility 2021Medeco M3 utility 2021Kaba L10 utility 2017Corbin Pyramid utility 2017Assa Twin Pro utility 2015Schlage Everest utility July 2014Arrow Flex Core utility July 2012Sargent Signature utility Dec 2012Kaba Gemini T utility Aug 2012Medeco Keymark utility Jan 2011Kaba’s Peaks Classic utility June 2010Assa Twin V-10 utility Nov 2008Kaba Gemini utility April 2006Schlage Primus utility July 2005Medeco Biaxial utility expired 2004Assa Twin 6000 Blank design expired 2000Abloy DiskLock Pro utility expired 1999Medeco Original utility expired 1987Distributor “locksmith” keyways none not patentedCommonly called “restricted” keyways none not patentedThe primary purpose of patented high security locks is the prevention of unauthorized key duplication. Contracts,factory marked blanks, limited distribution, key records controls, and strong utility patents are essential to state-of-the-art key control.Fabrication of Peaks Global key blanks by anyone other than Kaba is an infringement of utility patents.Patent Criteria: A novel mechanical feature on the uncut blank, without which the lock will not operate, is thecritical mechanical requirement for a utility patent to protect against unauthorized key duplication.The patent number for Peaks Global is 6,983,630.Kaba Access Control and Kaba Holding AG will bring legal action against any person or persons producing orcontributing to the production of unauthorized Peaks Global keys or key blanks.
