Portable Patents (Class 70/14)
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Patent number: 8640512Abstract: A lock structure for an electrical device includes a rotatable fastener and a lock body. The rotatable fastener has an extending portion and a retaining portion, wherein the extending portion and the retaining portion form a T-shaped structure; the lock body is connected to the rotatable fastener and has a key hole. The lock body further has a first position and a second position in a radial direction of the extending portion. The key inserted in the key hole operates the lock body to displace from the second position to the first position, wherein the lock body drives the rotatable fastener to rotate to an unlocked position. When the lock body is in the first position, the lock body is pressed to displace from the first position to the second position, wherein the lock body drives the rotatable fastener to rotate to a locked position.Type: GrantFiled: May 22, 2012Date of Patent: February 4, 2014Assignee: Sinox Co., Ltd.Inventor: Chun-Sheng Wu
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Publication number: 20140026625Abstract: A lock for an electronic device having a lock hole includes a lock core, a fastener, and an adapter, wherein the lock core is operable and rotatable about a first axis; the fastener is connected to the lock core and is shifted away from the first axis. The adapter is connected to the lock core and the fastener. The rotation of the lock core about the first axis drives the adapter to drive the fastener to rotate about a second axis, When the lock core is locked, the locked lock core restricts the fastener from rotating, when the lock core is unlocked, the fastener is operable to rotate.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 24, 2013Publication date: January 30, 2014Applicant: SINOX CO., LTD.Inventors: CHIA MING WU, CHUN-SHENG WU
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Publication number: 20140013809Abstract: A security apparatus for securing a portable device includes a shell configured to surround at least a portion of the portable device, an attachment device coupled to the shell, and a blocking element defining a clearance aperture. The blocking element is movably coupled to the shell for movement between a first position, in which the portable device is removable from the shell, and a second position, in which the portable device is secured within the shell. The attachment device extends through the clearance aperture of the blocking element when the blocking element is in the second position.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 15, 2013Publication date: January 16, 2014Inventors: Barry Marshall, Dominic Peralta, Andy Church, Jon Corpuz
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Patent number: 8627693Abstract: A lock assembly for a container having an opening defined by a door jamb, a cargo door adapted to close the opening, a rod linearly moveable to engage the door jamb, and a latch mountable to the rod. The assembly includes a casing having an inclined opening and mounted to the cargo door parallel the rod. The casing includes a protrusion changeable between an extended and a retracted position. A latch receiving means has an inclined opening adapted to align with the inclined opening of the casing for accepting the latch therein. The latch receiving means is responsive to movement of the latch within the casing between a locked and an unlocked condition and engages the locking means when the latch receiving means is in the locked condition. The rod is moved by the latch to engage and disengage the door jamb.Type: GrantFiled: February 15, 2013Date of Patent: January 14, 2014Inventor: Greg Haber
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Patent number: 8607600Abstract: A locking device includes a shaft, a locking head joined to the shaft, and a lock body having a lock opening for receiving a locking end of the shaft. A latch member is disposed within the lock body and includes a shaft aperture for receiving the locking end of the shaft therethrough. The shaft aperture includes an edge portion spring biased radially inward of the lock opening to engage the recessed portion with the edge portion when the locking end of the shaft is disposed in the lock opening. A locking member is disposed within the lock body. Rotation of the locking member from a locked condition to an unlocked condition moves the edge portion of the shaft aperture out of engagement with the recessed portion of the shaft to permit withdrawal of the shaft from the lock opening.Type: GrantFiled: September 26, 2012Date of Patent: December 17, 2013Assignee: Master Lock Company LLCInventors: Gary Burmesch, D. Scott Kalous, Dean Paulson
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Patent number: 8596099Abstract: An apparatus for deterring theft of an outdoor-type HVAC condenser unit that includes a first cut-resistant, elongate restraint for being extended across a top and down opposing sides of the unit, and includes on opposite ends thereof a respective anchor for being secured in a supporting structure on which the unit is positioned. A second cut-resistant, elongate restraint is provided for being extended across the top and down opposing sides of the unit in spaced-apart relation to and intersecting the first restraint, and includes on opposite ends thereof a respective anchor for being secured in the supporting structure on which the unit is positioned. At least one lock is provided for connecting together the first restraint and the second restraint at a point of intersecting the first restraint and the second restraint.Type: GrantFiled: November 2, 2012Date of Patent: December 3, 2013Assignee: HVAC Shackle LLCInventor: Donald L. Eldred
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Patent number: 8596102Abstract: A bicycle link having one or more openings that can be ?-shaped and having a slider that closes a portion of the one or more openings is disclosed. The slider can be secured in place in relation to the bicycle link with a padlock or the like being placed in aligned holes in the slide and it the portion of the bicycle link containing the slider. Cables, chains and the like are placed in the openings and secured to immovable objects. When the slider is locked in place to close a portion of the openings, this arrangement secures the bicycle.Type: GrantFiled: February 4, 2011Date of Patent: December 3, 2013Assignee: Stanton Concepts Inc.Inventors: John Loughlin, Robert Loughlin
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Patent number: 8590699Abstract: An anti-theft assembly for deterring theft of a ring is provided. The anti-theft assembly includes a base that can be used to support an electronic article surveillance marker; a product engagement member including a support member that supports the ring during use and a locking member that secures the support member to the base; and an attachment member for securing the ring to the support member. In one embodiment, the support member and the locking member are a single, unitary member. In another embodiment, the support member and the locking member are separate members. Once assembled, upon applying a twisting force to the ring the engagement member rotates within the opening so that the attachment member is not broken.Type: GrantFiled: March 19, 2011Date of Patent: November 26, 2013Assignee: R & J Manufacturing Co.Inventors: Jeffrey A. Feibelman, Andrew S. Feldman, David W. Brown
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Patent number: 8578744Abstract: A lock structure for an electronic device includes a housing, a securing element, an entering portion, and a lock body. The housing has a cavity and a first through hole. The securing element has a retaining portion and an extension portion extending out of the housing by the first through hole and together forming a T-shaped structure, wherein the retaining portion has a length and a width. The entering portion is capable of moving back and forth with respect to the housing and the securing portion, and is parallel to an axis of the extension portion. When the lock body is in an unlocked status, the entering portion is moveable along the extension portion; when the lock body is in a locked status, the entering portion extends out of the housing and is fixed beside the extension portion.Type: GrantFiled: December 29, 2011Date of Patent: November 12, 2013Assignee: Sinox Co., Ltd.Inventors: Chang-Chiang Yu, Chun-Sheng Wu
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Patent number: 8567220Abstract: A magnetic lock assembly, having a lock assembly; a key assembly; and packaging having at least one wall. The lock assembly mounts exteriorly onto the packaging. A rail assembly has rail members and a transversal member. A plate assembly mounts interiorly within the packaging. The lock assembly has a pin assembly. The lock assembly suspended from the rail members is placed in a locked position, whereby the pin assembly is blocked by the transversal member to prevent removal of the packaging from the rail assembly. The key assembly having a predetermined magnetic force is presented onto the lock assembly to cause the pin assembly to shift from the locked position, to an unlocked position, whereby the transversal member does not block the pin assembly to permit removal of the packaging from the rail assembly.Type: GrantFiled: February 26, 2013Date of Patent: October 29, 2013Inventor: Hamid Mchatet
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Publication number: 20130278411Abstract: A security system having a device that attach directly to and locks on or around an object to be secured, or one or more parts of the system are integrated into a full or partial enclosure that fully or partially encloses or surrounds the object to be secured, that cannot be removed from the object or enclosure without disengaging the locking mechanism through a provided method, and when the device is attached to the object or integrated into the enclosure, the system renders the object unusable for its intended use, and the system is capable of determining location, has a radio transmitter and/or transceiver capable of processing, transmitting and/or relaying information, data and images over terrestrial and/or satellite communication networks, and can include various sensors and other data and image gathering methods, and can contain an audible alarm.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 16, 2012Publication date: October 24, 2013Inventors: Paul Roy DiBella, David Homer Biggs
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Patent number: 8555682Abstract: A linkage lock includes at least a plurality of elongated links capable of being arranged in a substantially tubular configuration; wherein each link has a longitudinal axis extending therethrough and at least one pivot disposed at the ends thereof configured to allow rotation about an axis in substantially orthogonal relation to the longitudinal axis; wherein at least one link is configured to be separable from the remainder of the linkage lock.Type: GrantFiled: March 11, 2011Date of Patent: October 15, 2013Inventor: Christopher Trunek
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Patent number: 8556288Abstract: A lockbox for a coupler of a trailer comprises a bottom assembly, a top cover, and a locking mechanism. The bottom assembly includes a post mounted on a bottom panel within an interior volume defined by bottom, front, and side panels. That post is received into a socket of the coupler with the coupler received into the interior volume through an open back area. The top cover engages the bottom assembly to cover an open top area above the post; the engaged top cover prevents removal of the coupler from the post. When locked, the locking mechanism retains the top cover engaged with the bottom assembly; when unlocked, the locking mechanism enables disengagement of the top cover and removal of the coupler. The bottom assembly includes a rigid tubular member around a lower portion of the post that is rotatable around the post and obstructs access to the post.Type: GrantFiled: January 16, 2013Date of Patent: October 15, 2013Inventor: Bruce H. Bale
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Publication number: 20130255332Abstract: An Electronic Article Surveillance (EAS) tag that has a main member coupled with an article and an adjustable piece that is looped around the article and manipulated for a tight engagement of the main member with the article for securing the article.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 2, 2012Publication date: October 3, 2013Inventors: Adel O. Sayegh, Edgardo Redublo, Zhaolian Wu, Weiliang Tong
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Patent number: 8528370Abstract: A lock includes a housing, a cable, a restrictor, and a lock unit. One end of the cable is fixed to the housing while the other end is detachably connected to the housing so as to selectively form an adjustable loop with the housing. The restrictor is rotatably disposed on the housing to selectively wedge together with the cable. The lock unit is disposed on the housing and can be selectively moved among a first position, a second position, and a third position. When the lock unit is moved toward the first position, the restrictor moves together with the lock unit to detach from the cable so as to allow the other end of the cable to disassemble from the housing. When the lock unit is moved to the second position, the restrictor restricts the cable to move toward a specific direction so as to shrink the adjustable loop. When the lock unit is moved to the third position, the restrictor wedges together with the cable, so that the length of the adjustable loop is fixed and not adjustable.Type: GrantFiled: August 19, 2010Date of Patent: September 10, 2013Assignee: Sinoxlock (Kunshan) Co., Ltd.Inventors: Chang-Chiang Yu, Chia-Hung Wang
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Patent number: 8511119Abstract: An anti-theft device which is characterized in that it comprises a first shaped body having a first mounting portion for mounting said device on an object to be protected and a second detection portion for supporting/housing means of signalling/detection, said first mounting portion including a first mounting surface and a first cavity housing first locking means, said anti-theft device further comprising a second shaped body comprising a first locking portion positioned internally to said first cavity and a second mounting portion comprising a second mounting surface, said first locking portion comprising second locking means coupled to said first locking means, the actioning of said first locking means determining the sliding of said second shaped body within said first cavity and the movement of said second mounting surface toward said first mounting surface.Type: GrantFiled: May 30, 2012Date of Patent: August 20, 2013Assignee: Plasti-Max S.p.A.Inventor: Corrado Mazzucchelli
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Patent number: 8505344Abstract: A rotatable lock for a portable electronic device includes a first casing, a second casing, two interlocking members, an I-shaped engaging member, a driving member, an elastic member and a lock core. The lock core is a depressible tubular lock having a limiting slot adjacent to an end and a key hole on another end. The key hole is an axial slot and has a plurality of protrusions and a positioning slot disposed in an inner wall, and a pivoted sliding rod. The key is a hollow column and has a positioning pin and a plurality of grooves. To unlock the lock, a positioning pin of the key needs to be aligned with the positioning slot of the key hole, and then the groove of the key engages with the protrusion of the key hole of the lock core such that the key is able to be rotated.Type: GrantFiled: March 7, 2011Date of Patent: August 13, 2013Assignee: Ingamar Co., Ltd.Inventor: Jason Su
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Patent number: 8505342Abstract: The present invention relates to a bicycle lock structure with dual latch, which includes a latch seat and a lock body, wherein two parallel latches are set on one side of the latch seat, two inserting holes are set on one side of the lock body for inserting the latches, and at least a bead is drove to wedge into a wedged hole of the latch by a slider inside the lock body to form wedged locking, the lock picking difficulty is increased by such structure, to thereby improve the anti-theft effect.Type: GrantFiled: November 2, 2012Date of Patent: August 13, 2013Assignee: Crops Co., Ltd.Inventor: Keiji Taiga
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Patent number: 8485005Abstract: The present invention discloses a computer lock including a lock body, a guide seat, a lock tongue seat, a spring, a hook cylinder, and a cable rope set. The hook cylinder has a hook part extending outwards from the front end thereof. The hook part is arranged at inner wall of a slot of a computer; by lock actuation of a key, the guide seat is actuated to guide the lock tongue of the lock tongue seat to outstretch forward and enter the slot along the guide groove on the front end of the hook cylinder. By the foregoing mechanism, the computer lock is of being easy operation and can be locked and unlocked conveniently to prevent the computer from being stolen.Type: GrantFiled: February 25, 2011Date of Patent: July 16, 2013Assignee: Handyway Co., Ltd.Inventor: Chin-Hui Tsai
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Patent number: 8443637Abstract: There is provided a locking system having a lock bar and a lock cylinder, where the lock cylinder comprises an outer tube, an inner tube and securing means. The inner tube is placed inside the outer tube and has an opening for receiving a part of the lock bar, and the inner tube can rotate between a first and a second position relative to the outer tube corresponding to open and locked position of the locking system.Type: GrantFiled: July 5, 2010Date of Patent: May 21, 2013Inventors: Flemming Hedemark, Peder Lentz, Palle Jul Larsen
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Publication number: 20130105418Abstract: A display lock system and display lock used therein are provided. The display lock system includes a display hook having a display lock attached thereto. The display lock includes a lock body attached to a bar of the display hook and a lock bar that surrounds a second bar of the display hook. A lock arrangement operates between the lock body and the lock bar to selectively permit and prohibit movement of the lock bar relative to the lock body.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 1, 2011Publication date: May 2, 2013Applicant: SOUTHERN IMPERIAL, INC.Inventors: Robert Louis Northrup, JR., Patrick J. Barkdoll, Thomas E. Valiulis
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Patent number: 8418513Abstract: The invention relates to a plate lock having a lock body and a hinged bar hoop. A first end of the hinged bar hoop is permanently secured to the lock body and a second end of the hinged bar hoop can be latched to the lock body. The hinged bar hoop has a plurality of hinged bars which are pivotally connected to one another via a respective hinged connection. The hinged bars have a first eye and a second eye, wherein the respective hinged connection between two hinged bars has at least one hinged pin in order to connect the first eye of the one hinged bar to the second eye of the other hinged bar. The respective hinged bar has at least one bent metal wire or at least one folded sheet metal part which extends between the first eye and the second eye.Type: GrantFiled: March 9, 2012Date of Patent: April 16, 2013Assignee: Abus August Bremicker Sohne KGInventors: Joachim Buhl, Eduard Buchmüller
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Patent number: 8418327Abstract: The security buckle includes a first body member having one or more walls defining a receiving cavity and one or more mating slots; and a second body member adapted to engage the receiving cavity, the second body member including one or more latching tabs for engaging the one or more mating slots wherein the second body member is inhibited from disengagement while the one or more latching tabs engage the one or more mating slots, and wherein the first body member includes a portion of the one or more walls defining a security slot adapted for receiving an interfering object that includes an engagement mode for insertion and removal from the slot and an interfering mode for inhibiting the one or more latching tabs from disengaging from the one or more mating tabs until the interfering object is transitioned to the engagement mode.Type: GrantFiled: June 5, 2012Date of Patent: April 16, 2013Inventor: Michael E. Woods
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Patent number: 8418514Abstract: A tablet protector includes a main frame, a matching and a lock, wherein the main frame and matching frame are engaged with each other to protect the periphery of the tablet. The lock is provided to lock and further restrict the position of the main frame and matching frame as to the tablet. Also, the steel cable extends from the lock to lock the tablet at any predetermined location and prevents the tablet (along with the main frame and matching frame) from being stolen and provides a better anti-theft result.Type: GrantFiled: December 4, 2011Date of Patent: April 16, 2013Assignee: Ingamar Co. Ltd.Inventor: Jason Su
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Patent number: 8416082Abstract: A housing comprised of substantially arced configured first and second pieces pivotally coupled with one another to form an enclosure that defines a substantially circular-cylindrical hole for encompassing and securing an article therein. The housing includes a magnetic switch for resetting an internal alarm system of the EAS alarm tag to OFF, an interlocking sensor switch and an auxiliary sensor switch for arming the EAS alarm tag. When both the interlock sensor switch and the auxiliary sensor switch are closed, the internal alarm system of the EAS alarm tag is armed and set to ON, and if any one of the interlocking sensor switch and the auxiliary sensor switch is tampered, an alarm (external the EAS alarm tag and or) of the EAS alarm tag is triggered.Type: GrantFiled: June 15, 2010Date of Patent: April 9, 2013Assignee: Universal Surveillance CorporationInventors: Adel O. Sayegh, Edgardo Redublo, Weiliang Tong, Mingxing Chen
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Patent number: 8408609Abstract: A safety lockout hasp includes a shackle member having a first shackle leg and a second shackle leg, and first and second clasp members pivotally secured to the first shackle leg. The first clasp member includes an apertured flange, and the second clasp member includes a cutout portion positioned to receive the apertured flange therethrough when the first and second clasp members are in a closed position in which at least one of the first and second clasp members engages the second shackle leg. When the first and second clasp members are in the closed position and a lockable retaining member is inserted through a lockout aperture in the apertured flange, withdrawal of the apertured flange from the cutout portion is prevented, thereby securing the first and second clasp members in the closed position.Type: GrantFiled: May 20, 2009Date of Patent: April 2, 2013Assignee: Master Lock Company LLCInventor: Michael Brojanac
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Patent number: 8387423Abstract: A bicycle lock set includes a main part and a connection member wherein an operation unit is located between the main part and the connection member. A shackle is movably connected to a first end of the main part and has two notches. A frame is linearly movable in the main part and has a first contact portion. A number wheel is rotatably connected to the frame and has a second contact portion which is engaged with the first contact portion. The operation unit includes an operation member which is driven and rotated by the frame and has a stud for being engaged with one of the notches when the shackle is moved toward the main part. A receiving space is defined in the operation member and a bead is partially received in the receiving space or pushed to protrude out from the main part.Type: GrantFiled: December 14, 2010Date of Patent: March 5, 2013Assignee: Crops Co., Ltd.Inventor: Keiji Taiga
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Patent number: 8365558Abstract: Handcuffs made up of a half-bracelet (21), a second half-bracelet (11), at least one casing (1) with a mean of locking (22, 41, 5, 7) and unlocking (4, 5, 9). The second half-bracelet (11) being interdependent (or not) from the casing of the handcuffs. A main characteristic being that the first half-bracelet pivots around an axis (100) located within the casing. The handcuff has a mean of control (3, 6, 200, 24) the first half-bracelet can move around its axis in order to allow a frontal gripping of the hand (or leg) to be blocked.Type: GrantFiled: February 9, 2010Date of Patent: February 5, 2013Inventor: Jérome Garibaldi
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Patent number: 8353182Abstract: This invention relates to a safety lockout hasp 1 which includes a body 2 and a moveable member 3. The moveable member 3 includes a plurality of apertures 7 which are each capable of accommodating the shackle 16 of a lock means 8. The apertures 7 are only accessible when the moveable member is in a closed position. The moveable member 3 can only be moved to an open condition when the locking means 8 is detached from the hasp 1.Type: GrantFiled: May 18, 2011Date of Patent: January 15, 2013Assignee: Assa Abloy Australia Pty LimitedInventor: Geoffrey Michael Triffle
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Patent number: 8347659Abstract: A lock mechanism for locking at least one door of a container in a closed position includes a housing, at least one lock member at least partially enclosed within the housing, the at least one lock member comprising a first lock member configured to engage a first portion of a container to lock at least one container door in a closed position, and a latching mechanism coupled to the at least one lock member. The latching mechanism includes a fluid chamber configured to hold a fluid, a piston slidably housed within the fluid chamber, and a valve coupled to the fluid chamber and configured to be in one of two states, the two states including an open state where fluid can flow through the valve in two directions to allow the piston to be moved in two directions, and a closed state where fluid is inhibited from flowing through the valve in at least one direction to prevent the piston from moving in at least one direction.Type: GrantFiled: June 28, 2010Date of Patent: January 8, 2013Assignee: Cubic CorporationInventors: David R. Powers, Daniel Bertuna, David K. Aberizk, Keith L. Frankie, Stuart J. Waddell
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Patent number: 8347664Abstract: An adjustable archery bow lock for an archery bow with bow strings, or a limb with a cam or a pulley, includes a locking first frame with first and second rod receiving apertures there through. A lock mechanism is on the first frame with a moveable and securable locking index pin. A parallel second frame has first and second rods that are adapted to capture and immobilize the bow strings, or the cam or pulley with the limb. The rods pass through the receiving apertures. One of the rods has a series of aligned indentations, teeth or serrations. The rods are secured to the first frame with the locking index pin secured into one of the indentations or between the teeth or serrations to prevent drawing or firing of the bow.Type: GrantFiled: March 9, 2010Date of Patent: January 8, 2013Assignee: Acu-Archery, LLCInventors: Jerry R. Bishir, Jr., Joshua W. Butcher, Glenn A. Butcher
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Patent number: 8347671Abstract: A lockout device is provided for an instrument having a body and an actuating member extending from the body for operating the instrument. The lockout device includes a bottom member, a cover member, and a flexible member. The bottom member and cover member are adapted to receive a cinching portion of the flexible member between first and second holding surfaces of the bottom member and cover member. When the flexible member is wrapped around a portion of the body and received between the first and second holding surfaces and the cover member is in a closed position, the first and second holding surfaces prevent movement of a cinching portion of the flexible member.Type: GrantFiled: November 15, 2010Date of Patent: January 8, 2013Assignee: Master Lock Company LLCInventors: Michael Brojanac, Frank Scott, Scott Czarnecki
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Patent number: 8336344Abstract: A device is configured to be adjusted between open and closed conditions, and to securely engage a security slot of a portable computer when in the closed condition. The device defines an internal cavity that is configured to receive a portion of a cable-like computer lock when the device is in the closed condition. The device is further configured to extend the computer lock away from the housing of the portable computer. The device prevents the computer lock from obstructing access to surface features on the computer proximate to the security slot.Type: GrantFiled: July 6, 2009Date of Patent: December 25, 2012Assignee: Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P.Inventor: Mark Senatori
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Patent number: 8333091Abstract: Garage Door Track Lock to prevent overhead opening garage door from opening. Lock with Z Flange is placed securely through garage door vertical track on one side with back plate and shackle inserted through lock cylinder on opposing side and is securely in place above roller. When the lock secured in this way it prevents garage door opening. Lock cannot be cut with bolt cutters or pried off. Garage Door will be able to open when lock is unlocked with a key. The lock uses a Z Flange welded on Master Lock M46XKAD (or equivalent) and a round back plate is welded to the Master Lock shackle.Type: GrantFiled: December 7, 2009Date of Patent: December 18, 2012Inventor: David Alan Worley
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Publication number: 20120312056Abstract: A lock structure for an electrical device is provided. The lock structure includes a rotatable fastener, a lock body, an operation device, and a housing. The lock body is disposed at least partially in the housing, connected with the operation device, and couples with a driving portion. When the lock body is in an unlocked state, the lock body allows the driving portion to move the rotatable fastener. Simultaneously, the operation device can move the driving portion to change the orientation of the rotatable fastener, resulting in the connection/detachment of the lock structure and the electronic device. When the lock body is in a locked state, movement of the driving portion is restricted and the operation device cannot directly or indirectly rotate the rotatable fastener, resulting in the secure connection of the lock structure and the electronic device.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 22, 2012Publication date: December 13, 2012Applicant: SINOX COMPANY LTD.Inventors: CHANG-CHIANG YU, CHUN-SHENG WU
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Publication number: 20120304708Abstract: Method and apparatus for securing a pallet, crate, or similar shipping containers against pilferage is disclosed. This seals is from now on referred to as a Pallet Seal. A pallet seals is comprised of one or more parts, having one or more locking devices. The seal can be secured against the clip on the pallet banding, completely covering and protecting the clip from tampering. The seal can have specific seal number and marking, color, or other features that makes it almost impossible to duplicate. Further the seal can have the capability to include RFID tags, Bar Code, and or custom marking and can be applied to the banding clips without a use of any tool or secondary seal or number.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 3, 2012Publication date: December 6, 2012Inventor: Koorosh Vafadari
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Publication number: 20120304710Abstract: The present invention discloses an EAS based theft-deterrent tag, comprising a main member coupled with an article by a coupling mechanism. The coupling mechanism is configured to allow comfortable trial of the article prior to purchasing, without detachment and removal of the theft deterrent tag from the article.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 1, 2012Publication date: December 6, 2012Inventors: Adel O. Sayegh, Steve Gutierrez, Edgardo Redublo, Janki Bhalodia
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Patent number: 8313128Abstract: A door locking device has a central body, locking members, and elongated bands with receiving members extending from the central body. The receiving members can be releasably coupled to the locking members, which are shaped to grasp the receiving members, to secure the apparatus to a door.Type: GrantFiled: August 20, 2009Date of Patent: November 20, 2012Assignee: Rhoost, LLC.Inventors: Vianka Perez Belyea, Tavinder Phull
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Patent number: 8307675Abstract: A locking device for box-shaped containers (20) having a base and a separable cover each provided with an ear-like extension (20c; 20d) with openings, wherein in the lockable position the openings are in register one with respect to the other. The device comprises a block-shaped housing (10) with a key-operated mechanism (30) comprising a rotor. A slidable locking element is coupled to the rotor so that upon rotation of the rotor by 180° in one or the opposite directions by turning the key, a locking element slides over a certain distance in one or the opposite directions. A cavity is formed in the housing configured to accommodate therein both ear-like extensions (20c; 20d). For locking the container, the locking element is driven in the direction of and across the cavity and openings.Type: GrantFiled: December 10, 2009Date of Patent: November 13, 2012Inventor: Meir Avganim
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Publication number: 20120279264Abstract: A padlock includes a housing, a shackle, a limit knob, a movable block and a lock core. The housing has an opening in a wall thereof. The shackle has a shaft portion movably mounted in the housing, and a locking portion extended from the shaft portion and located outside of the housing. The limit knob is partly received in the housing via the opening and has a button located outside of the housing. The movable block is disposed on the limit knob and capable of moving to a predetermined position which is outside of the housing. The lock core has a rotor configured to be driven by a key so as to move the limit knob to a first position where the button of the limit knob keeps the shackle from rotating and a second position where the button of the limit knob allows the shackle to rotate.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 5, 2012Publication date: November 8, 2012Inventor: CHUN TE YU
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Patent number: 8302923Abstract: A merchandise display hook includes a display rod and a locking base pivotally attached to the display rod for locking the display hook on a display support. The locking base is configured to pivot relative to the display rod inwardly towards the display support from an unlocked position to a locked position and outwardly from the display support from the locked position to the unlocked position. The display hook includes a first attachment member configured to engage a front surface of the display support and a second attachment member configured to engage a rear surface of the display support. The locking base defines a contact surface configured to engage the front surface of the display support in the locked position. When the locking base is in the locked position, the locking base and the display rod define a first angle therebetween. When the locking base is in the unlocked position, the locking base and the display rod define a second angle therebetween that is less than the first angle.Type: GrantFiled: July 13, 2009Date of Patent: November 6, 2012Assignee: InVue Security Products Inc.Inventors: Michael Johnston, Jim Sankey
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Patent number: 8302436Abstract: A linkage lock comprises a lock body, a linkage chain, and a lock mechanism arranged in the lock body. The linkage chain is formed via linking a plurality of link plates and has a first end joined with the lock body and a second end able to be inserted into and secured to a socket of the lock body. The lock body has a shaft. When intending to collect the linkage lock whose second end is unlocked, the user winds the linkage chain around the surface of the shaft with the shaft being a central axis to fold the linkage lock.Type: GrantFiled: December 20, 2011Date of Patent: November 6, 2012Assignee: Sinox Co., Ltd.Inventor: Mei Ling Cheung
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Patent number: 8302435Abstract: A locking device includes a shaft, a locking head joined to the shaft, and a lock body having a lock opening for receiving a locking end of the shaft. A latch member is disposed within the lock body and includes a shaft aperture for receiving the locking end of the shaft therethrough. The shaft aperture includes an edge portion spring biased radially inward of the lock opening to engage the recessed portion with the edge portion when the locking end of the shaft is disposed in the lock opening. A locking member is disposed within the lock body. Rotation of the locking member from a locked condition to an unlocked condition moves the edge portion of the shaft aperture out of engagement with the recessed portion of the shaft to permit withdrawal of the shaft from the lock opening.Type: GrantFiled: August 24, 2009Date of Patent: November 6, 2012Assignee: Master Lock Company LLCInventors: Gary Burmesch, D. Scott Kalous, Dean Paulson
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Patent number: 8297090Abstract: A theft prevention device includes a base having body with a pair of side walls; a base protrusion protruding from an edge of the body, the base protrusion having a base protrusion opening; and a fastener opening configured to receive a fastener for coupling the base to an external device; and a sleeve adapted to mate with the base, the sleeve having a bottom wall; a pair of side walls extending from the bottom wall; an end wall extending from the bottom wall and between the side walls, the end wall having an end wall slot adapted to receive the base protrusion; and a sleeve protrusion protruding from an edge of the sleeve and having a sleeve protrusion opening configured to be substantially aligned with the base protrusion opening when the base protrusion is inserted through the end wall slot.Type: GrantFiled: February 19, 2010Date of Patent: October 30, 2012Assignee: Gary Fong Photographic, Inc.Inventor: Gary M. Fong
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Patent number: 8297086Abstract: A loop connector and a cable lock having the loop connector are provided. The cable lock includes a cable, a lock body, and the loop connector. The lock body has a lock unit and a restricting unit. The lock unit can restrict or release the restricting unit to allow the restricting unit to movably restrict or release the cable. The cable thereby extends or retracts in this manner. The loop connector has a connector body that includes a first through hole and a second through hole. The first through hole and the second through hole are adjacent to each other, wherein the normal direction of the cross section of the first through hole is perpendicular to the normal direction of the cross section of the second through hole. When the cable passing through the lock body passes through the loop connector, the cable forms a plurality of loops at the lock body with the loop connector and the lock body to secure and protect one or more articles from being stolen.Type: GrantFiled: December 7, 2010Date of Patent: October 30, 2012Assignee: Sinox Co., LtdInventors: Chang-Chiang Yu, Chia-Hung Wang
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Patent number: 8294583Abstract: An EAS Tag with a marker that includes an adjustable housing comprised of a plurality of portions movably coupled with one another, forming an adjustable enclosure. A portion of the plurality of portions is movably coupled with a next, subsequent adjacent portion of the plurality of portions, with a first section of a first portion detachably, and adjustably accommodating a final portion to form the adjustable enclosure.Type: GrantFiled: February 26, 2010Date of Patent: October 23, 2012Assignee: Universal Surveillance CorporationInventors: Adel O. Sayegh, Edgardo Redublo
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Publication number: 20120262860Abstract: A power adapter security system includes a power adapter base. An object securing element is located on the power adapter base. The object securing element is operable to secure the power adapter base to an object. A power cable extends from the power adapter base. A power connector is located on the power cable and operable to transmit power from the power adapter base. A security connector is located on the power cable and is operable to lock the power cable to an IHS chassis. The object securing element may be used to secure the power adapter to an object and each of the power connector and security connector may be coupled to an IHS chassis to provide power to the IHS chassis and secure the IHS chassis to the object.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 15, 2011Publication date: October 18, 2012Applicant: DELL PRODUCTS L.P.Inventors: Philip Seibert, Charles Robison
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Patent number: 8286454Abstract: A locking device for a merchandise display hook has an upper rod disposed along a longitudinal axis and a lower rod disposed generally parallel to the longitudinal axis and the upper rod. The locking device includes a housing having a vertical slot adapted to receive the upper rod and the lower rod of the display hook. A bayonet is movable between a locked position in which a portion of the bayonet extends into the slot and restricts movement of at least one of the upper rod and the lower rod within the slot, and an unlocked position in which the bayonet does not extend into the slot and thereby permits movement of the upper rod and the lower rod within the slot. An elongate nose depending outwardly from the housing defines a channel that intersects the slot of the housing and receives the upper rod of the display hook with the upper rod and the lower rod disposed within the slot.Type: GrantFiled: March 5, 2010Date of Patent: October 16, 2012Assignee: InVue Security Products Inc.Inventors: Justin A. Richardson, John F. Roberts, Michael R. Johnston, Gregory C. Schultz
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Publication number: 20120255331Abstract: A merchandise security device is adapted to hold an item of merchandise to a merchandise display device to enable the merchandise to be displayed and provide an impediment to prevent the ring from being removed from the display device. The security device is adapted to freely rotate in a hole in the display device such that twisting the merchandise causes rotation of the merchandise without tearing it from the display device packaging. The security device can include two holes to allow the merchandise to be strapped or tied to the security device The security device can include a post on one of its surfaces that supports the fastening strap away from security device so a cutting device can be positioned to cut the merchandise free after purchase.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 8, 2011Publication date: October 11, 2012Applicant: Contempo CardInventor: Vark Markarian, JR.
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Patent number: 8281624Abstract: There is disclosed an anti-shoplifting device for projecting holders (4), in particular for the display of blister packs, comprising a first (1) and a second body (2), which are mutually movable between a locked position, in which they define an opening (21) for the passage of a hooked projecting holder, ensured by locking assembly (8, 9, 10), and an unlocked position achieved by unlocking assembly (12, 13, 14, 15) acting on the locking assembly (8, 9, 10). The locked and unlocked positions are such that the device is respectively hooked or removable from the projecting holder (4). Further, the first and second bodies (1, 2) are rotateably coupled in a separable manner by a rotating structure.Type: GrantFiled: November 27, 2007Date of Patent: October 9, 2012Assignee: Designer Club SRLInventor: Daniel Rizzi