Abstract: In a first embodiment of the invention there is a substantially annular and flat frame for circumscribing a latch, in a door or the like, by interfitting between the latching edge of the door and the door-way frame. The latch-circumscribing frame has a pair of blades formed thereon on the inner surfaces thereof, and a shank portion in which a sharp-pointed rod is threadedly engaged. An outermost end of the rod has a handle fixed thereon whereby with manipulation of the handle, the sharp point of the rod is forceably torqued into arresting engagement with the latch and, simultaneously, draws the blades into incisive engagement with the latch as well. Both the blades and the point of the rod tenaciously clasp the latch therebetween to prevent unauthorized unlatching of the latch. Accordingly, any standard door latch, or the like, can be effectively dead-bolted.

Abstract: A safety closure lock apparatus for preventing unintended ejection of submunitions from a munitions canister tube comprising a bridle assembly adapted to be applied over the muzzle end of the canister tube at a point of time following the loading of the submunitions.

Abstract: A lock holder including a latch assembly of the type primarily designed to maintain the handle structure of a removable automobile top in its locked or in-line position thereby avoiding the inadvertent or unauthorized removal of the top. An elongated channel or slot is integrally formed within the body of the holder so as to allow sliding engagement of the holder on the handle on the top and forcing it to maintain in its in-line and locked position. A latch assembly protrudes through the slot and separated portions of the handle and is latched on the body itself to prevent removal of the lock holder thereby preventing the handle from being positioned into its broken position allowing removal of the auto top.

Abstract: A device for demountable temporary locking of a door is configured for use in locking inwardly and outwardly opening doors from either or both the inside and the outside. The device includes a door engaging member having a collar plate removably mounted thereon for lockably mounting the door engaging member on the door, and having a slidably movable door jamb engaging member which is lockable in its door jamb engaging position.

Abstract: The prevalent lockrods type rear-end closures for overland cargo carrying vehicles are exceedingly vulnerable to determined thievery. The high security locking assembly of the present invention is highly deterrent to thievery and comprises a hasp including a pair of J-shaped members respectively removably engaged with the two closure lockrods and having the apertured staple of the primary J-hook member cooperatively protruding through a slot of the secondary J-hook member. The two cooperating J-hook members are securely joinable with a padlock having its U-shaped bar passing through the protruding staple, and hence, protectively shrouded by the cooperating J-shaped members. When the lateral spacing of the lockrods is relatively close, the locking assembly prevents closure play as additional deterrent to thievery. The locking assembly will also accommodate relatively distant spacing of the lockrods and even if the two closure doors include a rearwardly protruding upright rib.

Abstract: A closed railroad hopper car for solid commodities is loaded through hatches at its top. A pivoted lid or cover on each hatch is held shut by a single quick-acting cam lever. A catch prevents pressure in the car from throwing the hatch cover open when the tension from the cam lever is released. The hatch cover cannot be opened until after the cam lever is moved transversely out of contact with the catch.

Abstract: A hinge member for securing a handle on a drum. The hinge member is in the form of a bent strip of metal which interlocks to a conventional crimped-on cover and, once the cover is applied to the open end of the drum, the hinge member is securely fixed in place. The hinge member includes a receptacle portion which receives both a curl at the lower end of the cover skirt and the pivot shaft of the handle so that the handle, when utilized, is trapped between the curl and a lower portion of the hinge member.

Abstract: The purpose of the door lock is to secure a door from both sides temporarily (while building is vacated) with as little damage to door and frame as possible. When the apartment is again occupied, door lock can be used on another residence (apartment). Most rental property has locks on exterior doors that can be operated from the inside without a key. This type of lock is used so that occupants won't have to locate a key in the event of a fire. When the residence is vacated, and the appliances are left, all one needs to do is break a window, enter, open a door, and carry out appliances. The door lock will prevent such burglary by making it virtually impossible to open the door.

Abstract: A frame into which a forward end of an automotive vehicle is driven, and secured, so as to prevent vehicle theft, the frame including adjustable bars, so as to clamp snugly against the vehicle, and, in one design, also including rollers against the vehicle wheels, that prevent the vehicle from riding off the frame.

Abstract: A locking apparatus for sliding metal casement windows, doors and the like, the apparatus being adapted to be lockably secured within the lower or upper track portion of the window casement so as to prevent the slidable window from being laterally or vertically moved therein, the locking apparatus comprising a body member having a substantially rectangular configuration defined by front and rear walls, and top and bottom wall members, a longitudinal opening being provided between the front wall and the bottom wall, and the opening being arranged to receive the outer track wall of the casement, whereby the outer track wall is clamped between the front wall and a locking cam member which is rotatably mounted between the top and bottom walls of the body member, the cam including an eccentrically positioned shaft adapted to receive a knob for locking and unlocking the apparatus.

Abstract: A portable auxiliary locking device for securing an inwardly opening door of a room or building against unauthorized entry is disclosed. The locking device includes a threaded rod which terminates in an axially extending plate region having a hook-like flange formed at the distal end thereof. The threaded rod passes coaxially through a central opening within a tubular body member having an end face that is configured for abutment with the inner surface of the door. A locking barrel, rotatably interconnected with the second end of the body member, includes a quick-release latch that is spring-loaded into engagement with the threaded rod. In operation, the door is closed with the hook-like flange extending into the opening within the strike plate of the door frame and the threaded rod extending inwardly into the room that is to be secured. The quick-release latch is then depressed and the body member slid into abutment with the surface of the door.

Abstract: An interior door knob security cinch loop comprising, a rectangular shaped plate bent at appointed and spaced apart relationship to form a vertical back with a top and base horizontal extensions wherein, said top has a triangularly shaped eyelet extending upward from said top and open vertically of said horizontal top. The base extension extends beyond said top extension slightly and has its forward edge diagonally planed inward to form a chisel edge and the inner said base has a predetermined number of inwardly punched out, triangularly shaped, grip points facing the vertical back of said plate. A wire of high tensile strength is threaded through the aforesaid eyelet and the ends of said wire are secured together to form an extended loop. A metal plate formed in the shape of a vertical rectangle which is inwardly open and having a retainer shaft extending from said rectangular side horizontally to house an anchor hook and/or a combination anchor device which uses a circular elastic loop.

Abstract: The invention is a device allowing easy and rapid removal of a security bar system permitting escape through a window in emergency situations when other means of escape are not available.

Abstract: A door restraint mechanism for preventing the opening of a door positioned in a doorway having a jamb, the door including a handle. A pair of frame members are each provided with a compression spring for transmitting force to a door handle shoe. An over-center lever compresses the spring to exert force between the door handle shoe abutting the door handle and a pressure face secured to said frame and positioned against said door jamb. The pressure face tightly grips the door jamb and prevents the door from being opened.

Abstract: A retainer for holding a cover onto a garbage can includes readily disconnectable holding means suitable for holding onto a garbage can handle, a spring joined to the holding means, a chain joined to the spring and holding means for passing through the other garbage can handle, after the retainer has been passed through the cover handle, and for holding onto the chain at a desired position so as to adjust the length of the retainer and the force by which it holds the cover to the garbage can. The spring means, in its normally most extended use position, is positioned below the top of the garbage can cover so that it remains unbent in use.

Abstract: A clamping mechanism for receiving the free end of a swinging gate or the like including a pair of pivoted, clam-like arms, carried by a pedestal capable of being mounted upon a hollow cylindrical support via an expandible sleeve forming a part of the pedestal, the aforesaid arms being U-shaped in cross section with the open sides facing in such a manner that when closed only an opening formed by their ends is accessible to admit the aforementioned gate end. A locking mechanism is provided internal of the arms.

Abstract: A locking device for sliding windows and doors, including a removal-preventing bar, wherein the window is freely slidable within a track formed in the lower frame portion of a window casement, the locking device comprising a main body having a lower groove to receive a flanged wall of the track, and the body being secured thereto by an adjustable screw, the body further including a lateral-extending boss member for direct engagement with the sliding window to limit lateral movement thereof. The removal-preventing bar is secured in the main body and projects longitudinally therefrom adjacent the lower frame portion of the window and above the track of the casement, thereby preventing the window from being removed from the casement frame structure.

Abstract: A vent window lock assembly for securing a pivotable vent window having a vertical edge at one end to a vertical window post having a wing flange against which said end of the vent window resides when the window is closed, is disclosed. The lock assembly includes an S-shaped bracket, a hook plate, and a fastener. The S-shaped bracket defines opposed first and second overlapping channels. The first channel is adapted for gripping the vertical edge of the vent window, with the end portion of the bracket that defines the first channel being for positioned on the outside of the vent window. The second channel is adapted for gripping the wing flange of the window post, with the end portion of the bracket that defines the second channel being positioned on the inside of the window post. The hook plate is slidably fastened to the end portion of the bracket that defines the second channel.

Abstract: An anchoring device for use on an access door having an outer framework adapted to be fitted in a rough opening formed in a ceiling or wall and having an exposed frame flange for hiding the rough opening, the anchoring device having a pressing member having the leading end urged to engage the ceiling or wall and forming a U-shaped bracket in cooperation with the web portion and frame flange of the outer framework and an anchor urging the pressing member into engagement with the framework.

Abstract: A locking device composed of two strips of metal bent into specific configurations, and a U-shaped baffle, to provide a tamper-proof assembly when emplaced on a lidded container. A first strip is fixed to the container by a concealed screw within the container. The second strip overlies the lid and includes a portion superposed over a portion of the one strip. The baffle is fixed to the second strip. The aforesaid portions of the strips are provided with registered holes through which the shackle of a padlock is threaded to lock the assemblage in place and prevent the opening of the lid. The baffle is couplable to the first strip and inhibits relative rotation of the strips about the common axis of the holes. The invention is applicable for locking any lidded boxes or containers, e.g. electric meter wiring cabinets, to prevent the tampering with elements within the box such as service wires interposing an electric meter between power lines and house lines.

Abstract: A latch retainer device for preventing the accidental opening of a quick-release gas cap and including a clip for fitting over and engaging the gas cap hinge, a loop for fitting over and engaging the gas cap release handle, a stud attached to the loop and passing through a hole in the clip, and a wing nut threaded onto the stud for securing the release handle in its locked position.

Abstract: A firm closure and locking device to firmly close and lock a vent window pivotally mounted and adjacent to a rigid member. The device has a body portion configured in a U-shape which fits over the edge of the vent window adjacent to the rigid member. A locking arm is pivotally mounted to the body onto a pivot element, preferably a screw-like member projecting from the body. A pressure-bearing device, such as a handle with an internal threaded receptacle portion is threadedly engaged onto the screw-like member. The handle is rotated upon the screw-like member to advance it inwards towards the body, thereby applying pressure against the locking arm intermediate the handle and the body of the locking device. When the U-shaped portion of the body is fitted over the edge of the vent window adjacent the rigid member and no pressure is applied against the locking arm, the locking arm is free to rotate about the screw-like member until it abuts against the side of the adjacent rigid member.

Abstract: The device locks the sliding panel against horizontal and vertical movement. The device is secured on one of the upraised walls of the panel track by an eccentric that works in opposition to a support flange. The support flange carries slide stops to prevent the panel from sliding in its track. The vertical movement of the window out of the track is prevented by a lift stop comprising a flat spring secured in the upper track or lift stop elements on the support flange.

Abstract: A canopy apparatus is provided for use in combination with a conventional child's crib. The canopy apparatus comprises a frame including a plurality of sides, a plurality of support members interconnecting two of said plurality of sides and a cover secured to the frame and supported by the support members. The canopy is mounted on and secured to an upper rail of one side wall of the crib by at least one pivot clamp and may be retained in a closed position over the crib by at least one retaining clamp.

Abstract: A U-shaped retaining clip for holding covers on ammunition cartridge tanks. ne leg of the clip has a smooth inner surface which engages the outside of the tank rim and is easily lifted to remove the clip. The other leg includes at least one prong extending inwardly of the clip to embed the inside of the rim and a portion jutting adjacent the cover to retain said cover in a locked position within the tank.

Abstract: A locking device composed of two strips of metal bent into specific configurations to provide a tamper-proof assembly when emplaced on a lidded container. One strip is fixed to the container by a concealed screw within the container. The other strip overlies the lid and includes a portion superposed over a portion of the one strip. The aforesaid portions of the strips are provided with registered holes through which the shackle of a padlock is threaded to lock the assemblage in place and prevent the opening of the lid. The invention is applicable for locking any lidded boxes or containers, e.g. electric meter wiring cabinets, to prevent the tampering with elements within the box such as service wires interposing an electric meter between power lines and house lines.

Abstract: An integrally formed hold down device for securing the lid of a garbage can which also maintains the garbage can itself in upright position, comprising a resilient one-piece tension strap having three strap extension portions terminating in three looped portions for attachment, two to the side handles of the can and the third loop and its extension portion threaded through the top handle of the lid, which loop may secure the can to a hook on an outside member, such as fence post or wall, or alternately serve as a handle.

Abstract: A tumbler lock securing device that can be applied to the double casement windows and doors without altering of the casement structure but can be simply detachably placed over opposing window or door handles in their depending latched positions and locking ratchet arms squeezed through a tumbler lock and pawl mechanism. Pawl levers are upwardly spring pressed toward ratchet teeth on the bottom edges of the locking arms that respectively extend in opposite directions and are released only with a key that turns the tumbler lock centerpiece and a depressible cam fixed thereto that acts upon one of two pawl levers but through an interlock arrangement between one of the pawls and the other so that upward spring action for the both pawls is served by but one compression spring. The lock and pawl mechanism can be separated from the locking arms or can be left locked to one of the casement handles when unlatched.

Abstract: A portable security locking device comprising a U-shaped bracket adapted for application to a conventional door at the bottom outer corner and an elongated lock bar having a plurality of apertures along its length and a telescopic extension having alignable apertures for insertion of a conventional padlock for insertion through aligned apertures. The telescopic extension being of an acute angular configuration having one leg directed towards the door frame or wall adjacent to the door for positive contact when the door is closed thereby preventing the door from opening.

Abstract: A manhole cover lock is provided employing two units diametrically situated and extending through openings in the manhole cover. The units engage a projection of the manhole cover housing to prevent the removal of the manhole cover when the units are in position. The units comprise a cylindrical body having a yoke at one end, a locking plate pivotally mounted in the yoke, with a flanged face opposite the yoke, and having a central recess. Extending through the body is an eccentric bore, in which a rod is housed, cooperating with said locking plate to provide a dog lock. A threaded bolt having a keyed head is threaded into a threaded axial bore in said body to prevent axial movement of said rod. An alternate embodiment of the threaded bolt includes modification of the head of the threaded bolt to allow the head to receive a special wrench for firmly tightening the threaded bolt thereby additionally securing the manhole lock in position.

Abstract: A sliding panel lock for locking sliding panels such as windows or patio doors slidably coupled to a frame in which the top edge of the frame is captured within an inverted U-shaped channel consisting of a wedge member having a top edge dimensioned for abutting the top inside surface of the channel and a clamp member for clamping the wedge member in position, the wedge member having an inclined bottom surface for wedging against the corner of the sliding panel and extending between the top surface of the sliding panel frame and the bottom surface of the channel into which the frame of the panel member is received, thereby preventing the sliding of the panel toward the wedge member and the lifting of the panel out of the bottom channel.

Abstract: A plate-like clip member is bent at one end and is positioned inside a window between parallel first and second units slidable relative to each other and fits over the edge of one of the units at its bent end. An elongated clamp member is bent at one end. The clamp member is positioned inside the window in operative proximity with the clip member and fits over the edge of the other of the units at its bent end. A fastening device releasably affixes the clamp member to the clip member inside the window thereby preventing relative movement of the members and the window units.