dialoc

[macs_07]

These locks are quite interesting, a few drawbacks in design and use but overall quite a nice lock. The user instuctions apply to both models. One is mounted and has been used but the other is a new item still in the box.

[macs_07]

This is another model - new in box with all paperwork.

[oldlock]

Looks interesting, how old would it be ?

[macs_07]

Good question, no dates on the paperwork and I have had a very brief search for patents but nothing obvious came up. Just thought it was quite novel especially for those who had phones with the same style dial etc.
Fixed 4 digit code but does operate quite well. Nice touch with the American eagle on the dial cover of the new item.

[Dean Nickel]

http://www.google.com/patents?id=BuM...age&q=&f=false

1975 US Patent 4,011,742
Nice locks! Good find.

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They also made padlocks as seen on this site they have a padlock.
http://www.antique-padlocks.com/comb_1dial_blank-f.htm

[Alan Morgan]

wow
thanks for posting

[BBE]

The padlock isn't from the same comapny, 40 years separates the patents.
BBE.

[Dean Nickel]

I think it is possable the padlock was made by the Dialoc Co. after Haymaker Co. sold it to them or Dialoc Co. bought the Haymaker Co. As I don't know what happened to Haymaker other than they are no longer around I can't say for sure. If you happen to know Billy do let us know... I need to keep rounding out my data on lock history.:)

[macs_07]

Thanks, Halflock the patent is always nice to have.

[Donnie]

Looks interesting, how old would it be ?

The zipcode indicates to me that it was made after 1963.....Donnie