| CPC E05B 73/0011 (2013.01) [E05B 67/006 (2013.01); E05B 71/00 (2013.01)] | 18 Claims |

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1. A retractable cable lock, comprising:
a case having a length and having an extensible cable therein for linear extension and retraction from the case; and
a retraction mechanism for urging the cable to retract into the case,
further comprising a mechanism for maintaining the extensible cable in an extended position despite the retraction mechanism's urging,
wherein said mechanism for maintaining the extensible cable in an extended position comprises a fixed magnet positioned in said case.
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