Abstract: A housing assembly supports an electronic tag to the extending neck of a bottle. The housing assembly includes a housing for accommodating the electronic tag. The housing has an annular bearing surface for engagement with the extending neck of the bottle. A strap is coupled to the housing about the bottle neck. The strap has a bearing surface for engagement with the extending neck where the bearing surface of the strap is tapered to match the taper of the extending neck of the bottle.

Abstract: A method of preventing a first door on an over-the-road vehicle from moving from a closed position into an open position. The first door has a first latch assembly that cooperates with a second latch assembly to releasably maintain the first door in its closed position. One of the first and second latch assemblies is maintained in place by at least one fastener extended into a first opening. With the at least one fastener loosened, the first locking assembly is placed on one of: a) one of the doors; or b) the vehicle frame after which a fastener is tightened into the first opening to thereby: i) maintain one of the first and second latch assemblies in place and secure the operatively placed first locking assembly. With the first door in the closed position, a locking device can be connected to the first locking assembly and another part on the vehicle to thereby maintain the first door in the closed position.

Abstract: In one example, a padlock storage system includes a central portion including a padlock body having a shackle and a key for opening the padlock body. The system includes an upper end having a chamber for accommodating the shackle and a lower end having a chamber for placement of a key. Additionally, a coupling system between the central portion and the lower end allows for rotation of the lower end in relation to the central portion and promotes the unlocking of the shackle, where the key activates the unlocking. The padlock system is operable in two operating positions, where the upper and lower ends are able to attach to each other by removal of the central portion or where the central portion is attached to both ends. When the central portion is removed, a retention capsule for containing the key is formed, and which can be held in an apparatus.

Abstract: The present invention broadly provides a theft-resistant guard (20) for a roll-up door lock mechanism (21). The improvement broadly comprises: the guard (20) being non-removably mounted on the lock mechanism (21) for movement with the handle (29). The guard has a proximal marginal end portion (34) arranged to partially embrace the pivotal connection between the latch cam (24) and plate (23), has an intermediate portion (35) adapted to partially embrace the handle, and has a distal marginal end portion (36) adapted to partially embrace the hold-closed keeper (32) when the handle is in the closed position, such that the guard may not be readily removed from the lock mechanism.

Abstract: Anti-theft device for an inverter assembly including an inverter having a housing with a rear panel, a mounting plate to which the inverter is attached and a locking pin connected at one end to the mounting plate and extending through a hole in the rear panel of the inverter housing when the inverter is in a mounted position, wherein the locking pin includes an opening at the other end through which a U-lock can be inserted.

Abstract: The present invention is directed toward a protector for a door latch mechanism. The protector comprises a shaft to which a removable handle is attached, a plate adapted to be fastened to a door, and a shroud extending from the plate and surrounding a portion of the shaft when the removable handle is removed. The shroud is adapted to receive a puck lock for engagement with the shaft when the removable handle is removed. The shroud is adapted to receive the removable handle for engagement with the shaft when the puck lock is removed. The removable handle is operable to rotate the shaft and effect operation of the latch mechanism between latched and unlatched positions. The shroud includes a slot and the removable handle includes a tab such that when the removable handle is rotated, the tab of the removable handle engages the slot of the shroud.

Abstract: A vandal guard for a utility enclosure includes a cover with a cover plate and a lock box below the cover plate. The lock box is located about an opening in the cover plate and a slot is defined in a recessed portion of the lock box under the cover plate. When the staple is secured by a lock, the shackle of the lock is shielded in the recessed portion of the lock box and protected from tampering.

Abstract: A locking arrangement for the latching of a door to a counterpart has an upper part and a lower part. The upper part has at least one base section, a first side section which is angled with respect to the base section, a cover section which is angled with respect to the first side section, and a securing section which is angled with respect to the cover section and has a securing opening. The lower part has at least one base section and a securing section which is angled with respect to the base section of the lower part and has a securing opening. A holding means for the holding of a hoop lock is provided at the upper part or at the lower part. The upper part and the lower part can be positioned in a position of use relative to one another such that the securing opening of the upper part and the securing opening of the lower part are arranged in alignment to be able to secure the two securing sections to one another by means of a lock hoop.

Abstract: A multiple function lock, which has dual, independently operated, locking mechanisms. In one embodiment, the multiple function lock is further comprised of a combination locking mechanism and a keyed locking mechanism. In one embodiment, the multiple function lock is further comprised of a gate mechanism for selectively securing and releasing a shackle of the lock.

Abstract: A vandal guard for a utility enclosure includes a cover with a cover plate and a shackle cover on top of the cover plate. The shackle cover is located over a slot in the cover plate for receiving a staple. When the staple is secured with a lock, the shackle of the lock is shielded by the shackle cover to protect it from tampering.

Abstract: Apparatus and methods for securing a door having one or more door mechanisms via a cover and base. The cover protects the door mechanisms and includes an enclosure fitting over the at least one of the door mechanisms, a first securing member comprising a slot through which a second securing member passes, and a first joint member. A base connects the cover to the door. The base includes one or more second holes extending through which are one or more fastening mechanisms of the door mechanisms protected by the cover, and a second joint member. A releasable joint aligning the cover with respect to the base, is formed by the first joint member of the cover and the second joint member of the base.

Abstract: A protective cover for an outdoor padlock or another lock which secures a hasp to a door, has a base, a housing dimensioned to accommodate the lock and the hasp, and a flexure hinge, preferably a living hinge. When the base of the protective cover is attached to the door protected by the padlock, the housing abuts and presses against the door.

Abstract: 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.

Abstract: A key containment apparatus includes a key container having a pocket and a liner positioned in the pocket of the key container, the liner being shaped to receive a key.

Abstract: A theft deterrent hasp assembly for shrouding the shackle of a pad lock device. The disclosed hasp comprises a hingeable arm having a protective shroud at its distal end and a pad lock hoop engagement hole. The engagement hole is positioned at an angle with regard to the length of the hingeable hasp and along a diagonal within the shroud enclosure to allow improved access for pad lock shackle insertion therein. This access allows the shackle to be more easily inserted into a pad lock hoop protruding through the engagement hole of the hasp after placement thereover, while the protective shroud provides plurality of upstanding members that form a three sided structure for protection against tampering. The shroud members are adapted to cover a majority of the padlock shackle while in use, preventing cutting tools or saw blades from achieving access thereto while in a locked position.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a container lock, a method for locking a container with at least one door (2), and a container provided with a lock, said door (2) having a first frame edge portion (4), and said container having a second frame edge portion (5) positioned adjacent to said first frame edge portion (4) in a closed position of the door, wherein said container lock comprises: an interior blocking portion (6), having a body (20) adapted to extend over said first and second frame edge portions (4, 5), and an engaging abutment (7, 47, 87, 107) and an extension portion (8, 88, 108) extending out from said body (20) so that, when said interior portion (6) is arranged on the inside of said second frame edge portion (5), said engaging abutment (7, 47, 87, 107) and extension portion (8, 88, 108) provide interacting engagement of opposite side surfaces of said second frame edge portion (5), and said extension portion (8, 88, 108) extends from the interior of the container to the exterior of the container,

Abstract: The invention relates to a hoop lock for two wheelers, wherein the hoop lock has a lock body and a substantially U-shaped hoop. The hoop is selectively releasable from the lock body or latchable to the lock body. The hoop has at least two wire sections which extend along the U-shape of the hoop alongside one another, and which are surrounded, at least regionally, by a sleeve.

Abstract: A locking assembly for securing a first item to a second item includes a staple plate configured for attachment to the first item and having a base plate with a staple projecting from the base plate. A hinge plate is configured for attachment to the second item and a flap is pivotably attached to the hinge plate and includes a channel defined by a pair of opposite sidewalls. The channel has a slot for engaging the staple when the flap is in a closed position.

Abstract: 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.

Abstract: A lock assembly including a housing, a fastener that has a head, a lock member that is movable between a first position and a second position, and a barrier that is movably disposed within the housing. The barrier is displaceable between a first position at which the barrier at least partially covers the fastener head, and a second position at which the fastener head is generally accessible. The barrier is coupled with the lock member such that the barrier displaces from the barrier first and second positions when the lock member displaces between the lock member first and second positions.

Abstract: A lock guard is provided for padlocks securing different type J-hook latches of roll up doors in their locking position. The lock guard shrouds the shackle of the padlock thereby deterring vandals use of cutting tools to sever the shackle.

Abstract: An anti-theft shield that protects the latching apparatus on the large rear doors of cargo trucks and truck trailers is provided, the shield including an elongated sheath-like member for sliding over and enclosing the cargo door latch handle, and a connected panel member for extending over and protecting the cargo door latch mechanism and the associated padlock for locking the latch handle to the latch mechanism. At a first end of the sheath-like member on the rear side thereof is a planar guide member for insertion behind the latch handle and pivot pin locking hook. The shield is secured in position over the latch mechanism by means of the guide member in combination with a shield locking bracket having an opening for accepting the padlock bight during the locking procedure.

Abstract: An animal-resistant latching system for inhibiting animals from accessing food and food containing refuse within containers. The device is composed of an access panel containing an opening to which is secured at least one latching members, a cam assembly, a cover, and a bracket. The latching members are positioned so as to inhibit access to the container when the member is in the latched position and allow access to the container when the member is in the unlatched position. The cam assembly communicates with the latching members so as to move the members between the latched and unlatched positions. The cover and bracket are dimensioned and positioned on the access panel in a predetermined manner so as allow human hands access to the cam assembly and unlatch the container while simultaneously inhibiting such access by animals.

Abstract: A shield device is for fastener(s) of a lock assembly that is adjustable between inoperable and operable states, each fastener including a head and being removably engageable with a door to connect the lock assembly therewith. The shield device includes a barrier displaceable between a first position, where the barrier covers the fastener head to prevent removal of the fastener, and a second position where the fastener is accessible to permit removal. The barrier is disposed in the first position when the lock is in the inoperable state and in the second position when the lock is in the operable state. Preferably, the lock assembly includes a member that adjusts the lock assembly between the operable and inoperable states and the barrier is coupled with the member. As such, when the lock member adjusts the lock assembly between the two states, the barrier displaces between the first and second positions.

Abstract: A link for connecting at least one securing member, such as chain, with a locking device having a body and a shackle, where the link comprises a base having a through hole adapted to receive the shackle of a locking device and a first securing element associated with the base, the first securing element adapted to receive a first securing member, wherein the shackle of a lock may be inserted through the through hole such that the lock blocks the first securing member from being separated from the securing element. Also disclosed is a system for securing a locking device having a handle hinged to a vertical lockrod, where the system comprises a strap and a link adapted to be installed upon the vertical lockrod and handle such that the handle is prevented from being manipulated in such a manner as to unlock the locking device.

Abstract: A lock includes a lock body, which has a core holding hole in a middle portion, and a lock core fitted in the core holding hole; the lock body has several pin holes on a periphery portion thereof; saw-resistant pins are inserted in the pin holes of the lock body respectively to protect the lock body from being damaged with tools such as a saw; the saw-resistant pins have already undergone heat treatment so as to have increased strength.

Abstract: A combination padlock with a name card has a housing, a card clamp, multiple dial cores, a shackle, a locking shaft and a key core. The housing has a card surface. The card clamp is mounted detachably on the card surface and holds a name card to indicate who owns the padlock. The dial cores are mounted in the housing, have a combination and provide a combination locking capability. The shackle is U-shaped and has a mounting end and a locking end. The mounting end is mounted through the dial cores. The locking end detaches from the housing. The locking shaft is mounted in the housing and selectively meshes the shackle with the dial cores. The key core is mounted in the housing, locks and releases the shackle by a key and allows a person to unlock the padlock when the combination is forgotten.

Abstract: A lock box with a locking mechanism using a puck lock is provided that also has a handle for moving a locking bar from a locking to an unlocking position. Furthermore, the puck lock is permanently attached to the exterior of the lock box eliminating the possibility of losing the puck lock. The construction of the puck lock makes tampering with the locking system of the lock box impractical.

Abstract: A lock having a movable shroud for protecting a lock shackle is disclosed. The lock includes a lock body, a locking mechanism attached to the lock body, a shackle and a shroud. The shackle has a first portion disposed within the lock body and a second portion movable between a locked position and an unlocked position. The shroud is attached to the lock body and is movable between a retracted position and an extended position. In the extended position, the shroud covers at least a portion of the shackle that extends beyond the lock body. The lock may include corresponding detents and openings on adjacent lock body and shroud surfaces to guide the movement of the shroud relative to the lock body. A method of use is also disclosed.

Abstract: A device for accommodating a padlock, including two halves that each have a cavity and that are hingedly interconnected such that they are movable between an open position and a closed position. In the closed position the cavities mate to form an enclosure for accommodating a padlock. At least one of the halves has a cutout for receiving the shank of the padlock. A latching mechanism retains the two halves in the closed position to contain the padlock body within the enclosure formed by the cavities.

Abstract: A puck shaped lock including a substantially cylindrical body into which a cavity is formed and a movable bolt that passes through the cavity and is shiftable from a first position advanced across the cavity to a second position substantially withdrawn from the cavity and which can be releasably secured across the cavity fixedly connected to and extending from the puck shaped lock and being securable to a door or a door jamb. The invention further includes a hasp member supporting a first staple securable to a door or a doorjamb. When the puck shaped lock is positioned overlying the hasp member the staple is inserted into the cavity and the movable bolt can be advanced across the cavity and through the opening in the staple whereby the puck shaped lock and the hasp member are secured together and the door is locked.

Abstract: A lock protector for protecting a padlock of the type having an exposed shackle and body. The lock protector includes a face plate or shield having a member extending from a rear surface that has two openings for securing the shield to the legs of a shackle. The face plate covers the shackle to protect the shackle from access to cutting devices such as bolt cutters.

Abstract: A lock protector for protecting a padlock of the type having an exposed shackle and body. The lock protector includes a face plate or shield having a member extending from a rear surface that has two openings for securing the shield to the legs of a shackle. The face plate covers the shackle to protect the shackle from access to cutting devices such as bolt cutters.

Abstract: An enclosure assembly for enclosing a tamper-evident security seal sealing a hasp assembly comprises a first enclosure portion and a second enclosure portion. A post is coupled to the first enclosure portion for extending through the generally aligned holes of the hasp members of the hasp assembly to secure the hasp members together and position the first enclosure portion behind the security seal. The second enclosure portion includes an aperture formed therein for receiving the post so that the second enclosure member engages the first enclosure portion and covers the security seal. In this manner, the first enclosure portion and the second enclosure portion cooperate to at least substantially enclose the security seal. A latching member secures the second enclosure portion to the first enclosure to limit unauthorized access to the security seal.

Abstract: Apparatus and methods for distributing iSCSI and SCSI targets. The initiator may assist in the distribution and order the SCSI commands. A subset of target storage processors may act as proxies. Target storage processors forward requests to a selected target storage processor which decides whether any and which of the other target storage processors is to process a forwarded request. The target storage processors may act as peers. A target storage processor communicates each received request to all of the other storage processors. Each of the target storage processors determines whether a request it received is to execute. A target storage processors may arrange themselves into layers to divide the SCSI and iSCSI protocol work. A distributed system associates each of multiple egress target storage processors with a respective ingress target storage processor and associates a set of blocks of storage with each of the egress target storage processors.

Abstract: A door locking assembly includes a locking arm mount that is fixedly attached to a first side of a doorframe. An arm has a first end and a second end. The first end is pivotally coupled to the locking arm mount such that the arm is selectively positionable between a first position extending away from the frame and a second position extending across the door. A loop is attached to the arm and is positioned generally adjacent to the second end of the arm. A lock mount is fixedly attached to a second side of the doorframe and is positioned for removably receiving the loop. A lock may be positioned in the cylinder and positioned on the loop for selectively locking the arm in the second position.

Abstract: A lock core unit of a weather-resistant lock apparatus includes an inner shell received in and rotatable relative to a lock shell, a plurality of locking plates received in and rotatable relative to the inner shell and cooperating to form a keyhole of the lock core unit, a locking unit operably associated with the locking plates for locking the inner shell against rotation relative to the lock shell in a locking state of the locking plates, and for unlocking the inner shell for rotation relative to the lock shell in an unlocking state of the locking plates, a latch actuator coupled to the inner shell, and a plurality of spacer plates, each of which is disposed between an adjacent pair of the locking plates. The spacer plates are made of a material with a hardness less than that of the locking plates.

Abstract: A lock system for a horizontal tool box wherein the latching mechanism for the lid may be operated from the proximal end of the toolbox and locking is achieved by means of a single padlock which is likewise located at the proximal end of the toolbox. An elongated latch rod is slidably disposed adjacent a front wall of either the body or lid components of the box. The padlock and the elongated latch rod are disposed such that the padlock body blocks the longitudinal movement of the proximal end of the latch rod and maintains the latch rod in the latched position when the body components are in the closed position and the padlock is locked, but the proximal end of the latch rod passes between the shackle and the padlock body to move the latch rod to the release position when the padlock is unlocked.

Abstract: The anti-theft device is for covering the brake and gas pedals of a vehicle. It includes a gas pedal cover placed over the gas pedal, a brake pedal cover placed over the brake pedal, with the brake pedal cover having an upwardly extending ledge having an opening therein. A slide bracket is placed opposite the brake pedal cover and has an opening opposite the opening in the ledge. An L-shaped bracket is provided having a pair of arms. Fasteners connect each arm of the L-shaped bracket to one of the pedal covers. A padlock extends through the openings in the slide bracket and ledge for securing the slide bracket to the brake pedal cover.

Abstract: A lock that is tamper resistant and includes a lock member. Two tubes are disposed on the lock member. Each of the two tubes extend generally outwardly therefrom and each define a bore therethrough. The lock includes a closure member which has two shafts. The two shafts are inserted through the two tubes and detachable within the lock member when the lock is an installed configuration. A locking mechanism detachably locks the closure member to the lock member when the lock is in the installed configuration wherein the two tubes substantially cover the two shafts.

Abstract: A padlock including a lock body (1), a lock shackle (2) movable between locking and releasing positions, and, inside the lock body, bolt means (5) for securing and releasing the shackle (2) in its locking position, and a cylinder lock mechanism (3) for controlling the bolt means (5). The cylinder lock mechanism (3) is replaceably mounted in a separate casing-like fixing unit (6), which is detachably fixed to the lock body, (1). The fixing unit (6) has inner guiding surfaces (6c), which correspond to the outer shape of the cylinder lock mechanism (3, 3′, 3″), to provide both radial and axial support for the cylinder lock mechanism (3, 3′, 3″).

Abstract: A protective enclosure according to one embodiment of the disclosures herein includes a hollow body and a lock capturing member attached tot he hollow body. The hollow body includes spaced apart side walls, a front wall attached between the spaced apart side walls and a first handle-engaging member at least partially defining a rear wall. The first handle-engaging member extends from a top end of the hollow body toward a bottom end of the hollow body. The first handle-engaging member is offset from a rear edge of each one of the side walls wherein a handle-receiving channel is defined between the side walls and the first handle-engaging member. The lock-capturing member is attached to the hollow body and includes a shank-receiving aperture for receiving a shank of a lock therethrough. The shank-receiving aperture is positioned within the hollow body.

Abstract: A security cover for a padlock used to lock a hasp or other similar structure comprises a housing having first, second and third openings. The openings provide limited access to the housing's interior region. When installed on a hasp, the shackle and a substantial portion of the hasp's eye extend through the second and third openings, respectively, and are contained within the housing for protection.

Abstract: A lock has a first steel plate having a first through hole defined to correspond to the core of the body, a circular cap movably received in the first through hole and having a slit defined to correspond to the keyhole of the core. A second steel plate is securely attached to the first steel plate and has a second through hole corresponding to the first through hole and bores corresponding to the holes of the first steel plate. A protection cap is securely attached to a bottom of the second steel plate and a distal edge of the protection cap is securely connected to an outer face of the body. The protection cap has an opening defined to correspond to the second through hole.

Abstract: This invention relates to a lock assembly to be used in conjunction with two or more padlock assemblies. The lock assembly comprises a main body 1, a main shackle 2, and a locking portion 7. When all subsidiary padlocks 5, 6 are locked into the apertures 3, 4 the main shackle 2 cannot be opened. The removal of either subsidiary shackle allows the locking portion 7 to circumvent the second subsidiary shackle and the main shackle 2 may be opened. This allows two persons to independently use the padlock without sharing keys or other secure information. Moreover the lock assembly may be used with any secure fitting designed for use with a traditional padlock.

Abstract: A shackle lock includes a lock casing, a lock core received in the lock casing, and a shackle unit which has first and second shackle connecting members extendible into first and second shackle holes in the lock casing and a flexible shackle portion connected to the shackle connecting members at two opposite ends. The first shackle connecting member engages the lock core when the lock core is operated to a locking state, and is disengaged from the lock core when the lock core is operated to an unlocking state, thereby permitting removal thereof from the lock casing. The second shackle connecting member is provided with a spring-loaded retaining member for engaging the lock casing. The retaining member is accessible with the use of a tool inserted into the first shackle hole after removal of the first shackle connecting member, and is adapted to be actuated by the tool for disengaging from the lock casing in order to permit removal of the second shackle connecting member from the lock casing.

Abstract: A locking head is composed of a body and a casing. The body has a locking core with a keyhole. A locking hole is defined at an outer periphery of the body. The casing is composed of a housing and an end cover. The body is inserted into the housing through a large opening in one end of the housing and the housing has an small opening defined in the other end. A latch opening is defined through the housing and aligns with the locking hole. A plurality of catches is formed in housing and extends out from the large opening. The end cover has a hole aligned with the keyhole and a plurality of slots defined in an inner wall. The catches are respectively attached to the slots to attach the end cover to the housing and securely hold the body in the casing.

Abstract: A device to protect a padlock with a lock body and a shackle has a plurality of walls forming an open ended, hollow structure. In one wall there is a slot to receive a hasp of a staple and hasp locking mechanism. In another wall there is a hole to be useful with a plug-type locking mechanism. Traversing two of the remaining wall is a continuous slot for use with a variety of other locking mechanisms. The hollow structure is square in cross-sectional dimension and is sufficiently large to admit a padlock through one of its open ends and long enough to allow a padlock to completely enter therein through one of the open ends.

Abstract: A padlock assembly includes a first lock casing part having a lock core mounting portion formed with a core receiving space in a longitudinal direction, and a first shackle mounting portion that extends in a first transverse direction from one side of the lock core mounting portion. A lock mechanism includes a key operated lock core disposed rotatably in the core receiving space, and a latch member connected to one end of the lock core in such a manner that the latch member is disposed outwardly of the core receiving space. A second lock casing part has a latch engaging portion formed with a latch recess and a latch retainer disposed therein to partition the latch recess into a latch retention portion and a latch entrance portion via which the latch member is extendible into the latch retention portion and so as to be rotatable therein between locking and unlocking positions.

Abstract: A conventional personal storage locker unit padlock assembly having a padlock body and a padlock shackle is combined with a separate unitary padlock cap that co-operates with the padlock body and the padlock shackle hinge and latch arms and that functions to substantially reduce the open area defined by the padlock shackle and co-operating padlock body to thereby enhance the theft security capability otherwise provided by the padlock assembly alone.