Abstract: A clip assembly may safely secure sliding sashes of a window or door during transportation, and, in one embodiment, be comprised of a strap member and a pawl member. The strap member may be comprised of a bumper portion, and a strap portion extending therefrom, where the strap portion may have a plurality of teeth formed within the thickness of the strap. The pawl member may have a pair of sidewalls supported by a top wall and an intermediate wall. The top wall may have a protrusion which includes a plurality of pawl teeth formed to complement the strap teeth, and be located proximate to the intermediate wall. The strap may be introduced through the gap between the top rail of an upper sash and bottom rail of the second sash, to then be inserted into the pawl, and thereby be retained by the respective teeth to secure the sashes.

Abstract: A bicycle lock including a lock body having a locked state and an unlocked state. A movable shackle is operatively coupled to the lock body, wherein the lock body in the locked state prevents movement of the movable shackle, and wherein the lock body in the unlocked state enables movement of the movable shackle. A pawl is mounted to one of the lock body and the movable shackle. A rack is configured to engage the pawl, and wherein the unlocked state of the lock body enables at least one of bidirectional movement of the pawl and rotational movement of the rack away from engagement with the pawl.

Abstract: Lock assemblies having cylinders with interchangeable cores are provided. In one embodiment a lock assembly comprises a cylinder including a keyway and a core. Also, the lock assembly includes a first driver operatively connected to the cylinder. In particular, key cuts of the core are changeable without removing the cylinder from the driver.

Abstract: An adjustable position blocking device for sliding closures that firmly attaches to a glass pane of a closure and limits the sliding translation of the sliding panels of the closure. One embodiment comprises an elongated track (30) which adheres to a glass pane with very high bonding double-sided tape (40). The one embodiment also comprises a blocking slider (10) that adjustably attaches to track (30) at a plurality of track positions and is substantially tall to block the sliding translation of the sliding panels. Slider (10) comprises a modular attachment means that permits the slider (10) to be customized with blocking modules (22, 86, 96) of different form and function. In addition, one embodiment comprises a blocking module (96) which integrates an electronic device to detect the opening of a sliding closure and alert a user, a remote device or a remote system.

Abstract: An adjustable position blocking device for sliding closures that firmly attaches to a glass pane of a closure and limits the sliding translation of the sliding panels of the closure. One embodiment comprises an elongated track (30) which adheres to a glass pane with very high bonding double-sided tape (40). The one embodiment also comprises a blocking slider (10) that adjustably attaches to track (30) at a plurality of track positions and is substantially tall to block the sliding translation of the sliding panels. Slider (10) comprises a modular attachment means that permits the slider (10) to be customized with blocking modules (22, 86, 96) of different form and function. In addition, one embodiment comprises a blocking module (96) which integrates an electronic device to detect the opening of a sliding closure and alert a user, a remote device or a remote system.

Abstract: A closure restraint system for providing security of an enclosed space by denying access into the interior of enclosed space or vice versa denying access to the exterior of the enclosed space. Access to said enclosed space is provided by some type of closure, typically a door, gate or access panel. The closure restraint system is mounted as and operates as a single unit with the second support plate being swiveled along the frictionally-restrained axis of the swivel shaft to the locked position with the closure closed. As the closure is attempted to be opened it is held ajar in the locked position; a line of sight or access cannot be obtained into or out of the enclosure; therefore, it does not allow the restraint system to be defeated.

Abstract: A lock mechanism to lock two parts relative to each other. The lock mechanism comprises a base plate (30) attachable to one said parts with a pivot pin (26) connected thereto, a keep (38) being defined in the pivot pin. A lock body (24) is also provided and this defines a channel (33) within which the pivot pin locates for rotation of the lock body relative to the pivot pin. A locking arrangement (36) is located within the lock body, and includes a movable bolt (37), which in extended and retracted positions engages with or disengages from the keep (38) to prevent or allow rotation of the lock body relative to the pivot pin. A latch plate (40) may be provided on the other part to cooperate with the lock body. This allows a wide variety of different parts to be secured relative to each other in such a way that they are securely held.

Abstract: A pushing assembly is provided for pushing a data storage device out of a computer enclosure. The pushing assembly includes a pair of receiving portions, a restricting portion, a pushing device, and a stopping member. The receiving portions and the restricting portion are arranged in the computer enclosure. The pushing device is assembled on the data storage device. The pushing device comprises a pair of pushing portions. The pushing portions press against the receiving portions respectively to push the pushing device moving. The pushing device drives the data storage device to slide a certain distance to facilitate the data storage device being taken out from the computer enclosure. The stopping member is arranged in the restricting portion to keep the pushing device at a locked state.

Abstract: A child safety lock to selectively secure cabinet drawers and doors by using tie-wraps to mount a horizontally oriented base standoff onto the front rail of the cabinetry in a manner that won't hinder opening and closing the related doors and drawers. At least one spring-loaded latch member is pivotally disposed on the base standoff above a notched out section. The latch member stays frictionally engaged in the horizontal position due to the bias provided by spring-loaded pivot point when access is desired. To restrict access therein, the adult simply turns the latch member to the vertical position to block the door/drawer wherein the spring bias pulls it into the notched out section thereby necessitating the more complex action of simultaneously pulling and turning the latch member to allow access thereto.

Abstract: A portable door lock includes a stop member and a connection plate, wherein the stop member has a slot defined therethrough and a rod is movably engaged with the slot. The stop member has two flat sides and one of which is to be contact an inside of a door. The connection plate has a hole and a tongue splits from the hole so as to be inserted in a recess in a door jamb. Two positioning holes are defined through the connection plate so that the connection plate cab be fixed to the door jamb. At least one engaging hole is defined through the connection plate so that the rod is engaged with the at least one engaging hole. A chain is connected between the stop member and the connection plate. The connection plate does not disengage from the doorjamb when the door is opened.

Abstract: Anti-panic opening system for doors in which a lateral spring latch bolt (3) is actuated by an actuator assembly (10) including a first and a second movable actuating member (19, 20) designed to operate respectively in a first position in which the spring latch (3) protrudes from one side of a covering case (9) and in a second position, turned over by 180° relative to the first position, in which the spring latch (3) projects from the opposite side of the covering case (9).

Abstract: A portable lock for locking a door has a lock bar for insertion and retention between a door jamb and the latch side of a door. A housing is movable along the lock bar between a retracted position enabling pivoting movement of the door about its hinge between closed and open positions and a forward position engageable with the door in the closed position. A lever arm locking mechanism is movable between first and second positions for locking the housing in the forward position to prevent movement of the door from the closed position to the open position.

Abstract: A security door-locking system is described for locking closed doors of tractor cabs on truck tractors, for example, of the type used to pull over-the-road common truck trailers, and vehicles, etc., with similar pre-existing door latching systems. A flat rigid bar has a hole near one end for fitting over the striker pin on the door jamb; and the other end of the bar may be attached to a lock outside the tractor cab after the door is closed. A retainer between the lock and the door/door-jamb provides a secure locking arrangement. And a system like a ratchet provides for attaching the lock to the bar in a tight position with the door.

Abstract: A portable lock for preventing a door from being opened from the outside. The portable lock has a body formed from two symmetric covers with two spring-biased pivoting handles and a slidable adjustment rod protruding from the assembled body. The adjustment rod has a plurality of holes along its length and an engagement member at an outer end. The engagement member is adapted to engage the strike of a door jamb. The length of the rod is adjusted so as to position the body of the portable door lock firmly against an inner side of the door and jamb. The handles are operated by a user to adjust the length of, and to lockingly engage the adjustment rod with protuberances provided at an inner end of the handles. The portable door lock can be adjusted to different door thicknesses. The handles can be additionally secured against pivoting by the insertion of a U-shaped member into the body of the portable lock.

Abstract: A portable auxiliary door lock includes a lock cylinder slidable upon a bar having toothed edges to engage the locking means within the cylinder. The device differs from such locks for sliding panels, as it provides for temporary attachment between the edge of an arcuately hinged door and the adjacent door jamb to secure the door when it is closed. One end of the bar is bent at a 90 degree angle to insert into the latch recess of the striker plate. However, rather than using the lock cylinder to abut against the door and thereby at least partially blocking access to the lock cylinder for actuation due to the adjacent door knob assembly, the cylinder faces away from the knob assembly and an additional stop plate is used to retain the door. Other improvements are provided, such as adjustment for the spacing between the door and the jamb and additional security to preclude the forced removal of the lock cylinder from the bar.

Abstract: A security lock for a door used to open and close an opening defined by a door frame, the door having a reciprocable bolt movable into and out of a hole in the door frame. The lock comprises an elongate lock member having a flat end section with a central opening at one end of the lock member and a shank portion at the opposite end thereof. The flat end section is insertable between an edge of the door and the door frame. A hook element is connected to this end section and is located adjacent the central opening so as to project into the hole in the door frame during use of the lock. An integral tongue element has one end thereof connected to the shank portion and has a door engaging portion biased by spring action to move from a first position where the door can be opened or closed to a second position where the door is blocked and prevented from opening. Preferably the lock is made from spring steel.

Abstract: A portable door lock having a base which can be attached to or inserted in a door jamb to extend therefrom into a room to be locked. An arm is attached to the base and is biased to a retracted postion where the door is free to swing open. The arm can be moved against the bias to a postion where the door is blocked from swinging open. A peg is used to lock the arm in this position. Thus, the lock prevents the door from being opened unless the peg is removed and the bias moves the arm back to the retracted postion.

Abstract: A child-proofing device for a tape cassette player having a flanged tongue element insertable through a cassette opening past the door thereof and adapted to be pulled back through an exterior block with detent means to hold the door closed, and to be removed by releasing the detent means, pushing the tongue element forward and then pulling it out of the cassette opening as the door is held open.

Abstract: A door lock mechanism is provided for positioning on the inside of the door and preventing the opening of the door. The mechanism comprises a main plate which slips over the doorknob handle, and a modified strike plate having an aperture structurally arranged for receiving a portion of the main plate. A simplified method is provided for easily and effectively securing a door, since the modified strike plate may be permanently secured to the doorjamb while the main plate may be quickly and easily positioned for locking the door. The method and apparatus of the present invention is well adapted for both commercial and residential use, since its components do not materially detract from the aesthetic qualities of the door.

Abstract: An auxiliary lock assembly for a door hung in a frame consisting of a plate member having a portion disposed between the door and the door frame and extending inwardly of the door, a plate holding member having a slot receiving the extended portion of the plate member and engaging the inner side of the door to secure the plate member thereto, an angled portion of the plate member overlying an outer side portion of the door and having a pair of laterally spaced horizontal elongated locking members extending outwardly thereform, one of the locking members being pivoted to permit the door to close into the door frame and a lock member receiving and securing the elongated locking members and the lock member having a shoulder engaging the door frame.

Abstract: A portable, auxiliary door lock includes a locking plate having an anchor adapted to be received in the striking plate opening of a door jamb. The locking plate is slidably received by a body portion that has a door-engaging face. The anchor and door-engaging face may be adjustably positioned and secured in place to effect locking of the door by means of a toggle-like pivot assembly mounted on the plate and body portion.

Abstract: A portable, lightweight security lock for doors comprising an elongate movable abutment member and an elongate catch member pivotally secured thereto. The abutment member has a laterally extending abutment portion for disposition in proximity with the door surface when such door is closed; the elongate catch member has a laterally extending catch portion which is insertable into the latch socket of a door jam. In a preferred embodiment the elongate movable abutment member includes a resilient pad on its forward surface, this to accommodate tolerances and deviations thereof in actual casement and lock installations. The elongate movable abutment member and elongate catch member are provided with inter-cooperating dog and teeth means which inter-engage selectively, depending upon the door installation involved, this so that need not be present pivotal movement between the two members when the movable abutment member is to be released from engagement with the door.