Dual-latch lock and rodent bait station with dual-latch lock

摘要

Locks for use with pest-control devices such as bait stations or other loadable devices, kits that include a lock and key, and pest control devices that include a lock.

主权项

1. A pest-control device comprising:
a lock comprising:
a first lock portion having laterally opposed ledge portions each with a downward-facing latch surface, a post extending away from the ledge portions, and a longitudinal axis extending through substantially the center of the post, the post having a top; anda second lock portion defining an opening and having a pair of latch members on laterally opposed sides of the opening, the latch members each having a ledge extending toward the other latch member with an upward-facing latch surface, the opening having a middle portion and two opposing outer end portions extending outwardly from the middle portion to respective distal ends that are separated by a distance measured in a first direction, the middle portion has a width measured in a second direction perpendicular to the first direction, and the width is smaller than the distance, the second lock portion including at least one protrusion extending from one of the distal ends laterally into the opening toward the middle portion;where the second lock portion is configured to engage the first lock portion such that:
the longitudinal axis of the first lock portion extends through the opening, and the upward-facing latch surfaces of the second lock portion contact the downward-facing latch surfaces of the first lock portion to resist separation of the first and second lock portions; a receptacle; and a door coupled to the receptacle; where the first lock portion is coupled to one of the receptacle and the door, and the second lock portion is coupled to the other of the receptacle and the door.