Patents Examined by Lloyd A. Gall
  • Attachment member and lock having the same
    Patent number: 10718138
    Abstract: A lock contains: an attachment member and a fixing device. The attachment member includes a base, a first movable connection part and a second movable connection part which are rotatably connected on the base can expandable outward and retractable inward. The first movable connection part has a first extension, a first post opposite to the first extension, and a first tab. The second movable connection part has a second extension, a second post opposite to the second extension, and a second tab. The fixing device includes a case and a locking mechanism. The case is configured to fit with the base and has a retaining groove. The locking mechanism is arranged in the case and includes a movable rod configured to separate the first movable connection part from the second movable connection part.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 13, 2018
    Date of Patent: July 21, 2020
    Assignee: Sinox Co., Ltd.
    Inventor: Chia-Ming Wu
  • Apparatus with high security for bicycle
    Patent number: 10710658
    Abstract: An apparatus, which is connected to a bicycle, includes a case having a chamber, a main device received in the chamber of the case, a locking member connected to the main device, a lid connected to the case to seal the chamber, wherein the lid has a bore and the bore is received in the chamber of the case, and a transceiver received in the chamber of the case and electrically connected to the locking member, wherein the transceiver receives a signal to control the locking member accordingly. The apparatus can be opened by the outside signal transmitted to the transceiver only.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 17, 2018
    Date of Patent: July 14, 2020
    Assignee: Microprogram Information Co., Ltd.
    Inventor: Teng Yan Wu
  • Electro-mechanical lock and installation method having integrated electrical conductor
    Patent number: 10704295
    Abstract: An electro-mechanical lock is provided for a door. The lock includes inner and outer lock components mounted on opposite sides of the door and a tube extending between the inner and outer lock components, the tube being configured to receive a spindle extending through the door. The tube includes an electrical conductor integrated with the tube as a one-piece construction for transmitting electrical power and/or control signals between first and second electrical connectors at the inner and outer lock components. The tube is less fragile than conventional double tube arrangements in locks and thus can be more easily cut to length and installed at the door, improving reliability and cost effectiveness of methods of installation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 19, 2018
    Date of Patent: July 7, 2020
    Assignee: Lock II, LLC
    Inventor: J. Clayton Miller
  • Anti-theft lug nut assembly
    Patent number: 10703136
    Abstract: The present application is directed to an anti-theft lug nut assembly and/or system for vehicular wheel use. A lug nut assembly of this application may be used in connection with each wheel of a particular vehicle. In another instance, multiple lug nut assemblies may be used in connection with a single wheel of a vehicle. In such instances, the lug nut assemblies may incorporate a common key member or distinct key members for use with each distinct lug members. Common wrenches and sockets are unable to engage and turn the lug member of this application as a result of the outer surface configuration of the lug member.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 2, 2018
    Date of Patent: July 7, 2020
    Inventor: Mark Phillips
  • Theft deterrent skewer systems and methods for bicycles
    Patent number: 10696341
    Abstract: A skewer assembly for securing a component to a first portion of a bicycle has a bolt, a housing, and a first lock member. The bolt detachably attaches the component to the first portion of the bicycle. The housing is supported relative to the bolt. The first lock member supported by the housing such that: when the skewer assembly is in an upright orientation, the first lock member inhibits tightening of the bolt; and when the skewer assembly is at least partly displaced from the upright orientation, the first lock member is displaced to allow tightening of the bolt.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 3, 2016
    Date of Patent: June 30, 2020
    Inventor: Stefan Richard Schacht
  • Bar security system
    Patent number: 10689885
    Abstract: A bar security system is an apparatus that is used to restrict access to a container. The bar security system includes an upper bracket, a lower bracket, an elongated support structure, a locking mechanism, and a height-adjustment assembly. The upper bracket and the lower bracket are structural elements that define reference points of the bar security system and used to secure the bar security system to a container such as, but not limited to, a storage cabinet. The elongated support structure is used to restrain items that are positioned within the container. The locking mechanism is used to prevent unwanted users from accessing the items positioned within the container. The height-adjustment assembly is used to adjust the bar security system so that the bar security system can be used on a container of any size.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 2, 2018
    Date of Patent: June 23, 2020
    Inventors: Roswitha Loudenslager, William Travis Clem
  • Apparatus, systems, and methods for single-sided locks
    Patent number: 10689046
    Abstract: The disclosed apparatus may include a pin that is pushed in between two spokes of a wheel to lock the vehicle and removed from between the spokes of the wheel to unlock the vehicle. In one embodiment, a single-sided lock may include a pin holster for securing the pin while the vehicle is unlocked. In some embodiments, a single-sided lock mechanism may be permanently affixed to and/or built in to a vehicle, increasing the ease of use of the single-sided lock by preventing users from misplacing the lock. In one embodiment, a single-sided lock may include a mechanism for preventing accidental re-locking of a lock that has just been unlocked, further improving the user experience. Various other methods, systems, and apparatuses are also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 19, 2019
    Date of Patent: June 23, 2020
    Assignee: Lyft, Inc.
    Inventors: Peter Rex Luedtke, Andrew Paul Rosenkranz
  • Kit adapted to allow affixing accessories designed to operate with european locking cylinders, to operate an american type mortise lock
    Patent number: 10689881
    Abstract: A cylinder-lock assembly configured to allow affixing accessories that are designed to be operatively coupled with a standard European locking cylinder to operate an American mortise type lock system. The cylinder-lock assembly includes a cylinder-lock-member that includes a cylinder-housing having an external shape of a European cylinder-housing, and a cylindrical lock core. The cylinder-housing defines a cylindrical through bore configured to receive the cylindrical shaft, and the cylindrical shaft is adapted to rotate there inside the cylinder-housing. The cylinder-lock assembly further includes an adapting-ring, a cylindrical American housing and a rotation-conveyor, configured to operatively convey rotational motion of a fitted key, which is disposed inside the cylindrical shaft, to an American-lock type cam, to thereby actuate the door lock/unlock mechanism of the American type mortise lock.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 5, 2017
    Date of Patent: June 23, 2020
    Assignees: SAFTEK LTD., HAIM MINTZ GELEMLOCK LTD
    Inventors: Arnon Wolfish, Yair Mintz
  • Cash spoiling system
    Patent number: 10676980
    Abstract: A system for spoiling banknotes arranged in a block formation within a container. The apparatus of the system comprises spoiling fluid contained within a receptacle located within the container. Also provided are structure configured to release the fluid from the receptacle and structure configured to direct the released fluid over and along one entire side of the block of banknotes. A manifold having at least one channel or groove provides directional structure along which the spoiling fluid travels. The spoiling fluid is dispersed from the manifold along an edge thereof onto the banknotes.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 11, 2015
    Date of Patent: June 9, 2020
    Assignee: ATM SECURITY SERVICES INTERNATIONAL LIMITED
    Inventors: Duncan John Grant, Peter Mila, Peter Rogers
  • Locks for storage containers and the like
    Patent number: 10676965
    Abstract: Locks for storage containers having closures such as doors, covers or lids are disclosed. The lock is mounted to the closure and is latched in such a manner as to selectively prevent opening or removal of the closure. The latch of the lock can engage a slot in the storage container, a bracket on the storage container, or a strike on the storage container. Alternatively, the latch can engage a mounting bracket on the door or other portion of the door to selectively block movement of a handle for the door. Further, the latch can have a locking device which can selectively block movement of the latch. Movement of the locking device can be selectively controlled by a magnetic key.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 31, 2018
    Date of Patent: June 9, 2020
    Assignee: TriTeq Lock and Security, L.L.C.
    Inventors: Calin V. Roatis, Gabriel Ribu, William Denison
  • Ignition lock assembly
    Patent number: 10676064
    Abstract: An ignition lock assembly includes a lock housing and an ignition lock actuator assembly. The lock housing has a first portion and a second portion that extends from the first portion along an axis. The ignition lock actuator assembly is received within the second portion. The ignition lock actuator assembly includes an actuator gear and a lock cylinder drive disk. The lock cylinder drive disk is at least partially received within the actuator gear. The lock cylinder drive disk has a drive disk body that extends between a first disk end and a second disk end. The first disk end has an inhibit feature.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 6, 2019
    Date of Patent: June 9, 2020
    Assignee: Steering Solutions IP Holding Corporation
    Inventors: Todd M. King, Christopher F. Watz, Thomas M. Finney
  • Cylinder lock and associated key
    Patent number: 10669743
    Abstract: A cylinder lock and an associated key, the lock including a fixed body and a plug which is accommodated within a respective cavity of the body and can rotate with respect to the body. The plug includes a substantially longitudinal compartment for the functional accommodation of a key which includes a grip portion from which an elongated body extends and which is provided with coding grooves and protrusions on its outer surface. Between the plug and the body are respective accommodation channels for translating coding elements, which open onto the substantially longitudinal compartment. The plug includes at least one auxiliary duct which faces the substantially longitudinal compartment and extends at least partially in the body for the sliding accommodation of at least one coding unit that includes at least one pin and at least one conical portion.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 20, 2018
    Date of Patent: June 2, 2020
    Assignee: CISA S.P.A.
    Inventors: Fausto Fustini, Enzo Talamonti
  • Multipoint locks and associated systems and methods
    Patent number: 10669755
    Abstract: Various aspects of the present disclosure are directed toward apparatuses, systems, and methods that include a multipoint lock. The multipoint lock may include a horizontally translating lock bolt and at least one vertical translating lock bolt. In addition, the multipoint lock includes a linkage coupled to and configured to translate the horizontally translating lock bolt and the at least one vertical translating lock bolt. Further, the multipoint lock includes a gear mechanism configured to actuate the linkage and to effect translation of the horizontally translating lock bolt and the at least one vertical translating lock bolt.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 22, 2018
    Date of Patent: June 2, 2020
    Assignee: PELLA CORPORATION
    Inventors: Joseph A. Ritzert, Marlo G. Van Klompenburg, Todd M. Leathers
  • Smart lock, system and method
    Patent number: 10669745
    Abstract: A smart lock (1) for securing a closure (5), for example a swing door, comprising: an actuator configured to actuate a lock mechanism contained within the closure to secure and/or to release the lock mechanism; and a receiver configured to wirelessly receive a signal to control operation of the actuator. An associated system and methods are also described.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 16, 2016
    Date of Patent: June 2, 2020
    Assignee: Glue AB
    Inventors: Sarah Liddell, Tai Jung Lee, Andrew Guscott, Nicolas Thiers, Dany Lebrun
  • Locking bracket for locking a digital device into a casing
    Patent number: 10669748
    Abstract: A locking bracket for locking a digital device preliminarily inserted into a casing. The locking bracket includes an internal face for receiving at least one portion of the digital device and an external locking face. The locking bracket includes elements for assembling the locking bracket with the casing; elements for retaining the digital device; and at least one locking unit having a lock for locking the bracket to the casing.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 20, 2018
    Date of Patent: June 2, 2020
    Assignee: INGENICO GROUP
    Inventors: Richard Allirot, Alain Soubirane, Damien Cochet
  • Invertible boat outboard motor lock
    Patent number: 10662679
    Abstract: An invertible, boat outboard motor lock that places an impenetrable enclosure around the pivotable arms of a pair of cap screws that are used to frictionally affix a boat motor to the transom of a boat. When in place and locked, access to remove the boat motor from the boat is blocked. The pivotable arms are placed into either end of a trough formed in a unitary block and the assembly is placed into a concave cover housing. The housing may be installed in either of two orientations, 180 degrees apart. A lock cylinder is passed through the housing and block preventing their separation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 3, 2018
    Date of Patent: May 26, 2020
    Inventor: Mark Tyler
  • Locking device for product display hooks, showcases, cabinets, fixtures, and casework
    Patent number: 10662672
    Abstract: Locking devices that may be used with product display hooks, cabinets, and drawers are provided. A locking device according to one implementation comprising a housing and a shell. The housing includes an outer wall that defines an interior. The housing further includes a channel extending at least partially through the interior of the housing. The shell includes a projection. The shell is at least partially disposed within the interior of the housing and is moveable in a longitudinal direction within the interior of the housing. In an unlocked position, the projection is biased away from the first channel. In a locked position, the projection is maintained in the first channel.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 8, 2019
    Date of Patent: May 26, 2020
    Assignee: Delta Lock Company, LLC
    Inventor: William H. Bullwinkel
  • Hybrid drawer handle and release mechanism
    Patent number: 10641010
    Abstract: A drawer release mechanism has a handle having ends, a cylindrical portion and a flange. A pair of end cap interfaces are engaged to the ends of the handle. The end cap interfaces have rotational shafts, cylindrical receiving portions, receiving slots, and flange slots. A pair of end caps are exterior to the end cap interfaces, the end caps have flange recesses, rotation surfaces, shaft openings, and cam receiving areas, where the rotational shafts are disposed through the shaft openings, the receiving portions are adjacent to the rotation surfaces, and the flange slots are disposed in the flange recesses. The end caps are attached to a drawer. A cam is engaged to each of the rotational shafts. Each cam includes a shaft receiver, an actuator support and a cam actuator. The cams engage levers to release a drawer from a cabinet upon actuation of the handle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 16, 2019
    Date of Patent: May 5, 2020
    Assignee: Allegis Corporation
    Inventor: Tye S. Sonney
  • Group lock box with recessed door to create a slim profile
    Patent number: 10633156
    Abstract: A group lock box includes a box body and a door in which the door is shaped to have a recess that extends into an internal volume of the box body. The recess permits unique user locks that secure the door to the body to be partially received in the recess, which can make the locks not project as much from the outside of the box, thereby placing the locks closer to the center of gravity of the box. Among other things, this can make carrying the box with locks attached less unwieldy and can slim the overall profile of the group lock box with locks attached.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 18, 2018
    Date of Patent: April 28, 2020
    Assignee: Brady Worldwide, Inc.
    Inventors: Andrew N. Enger, Gene Gladkov, Noel Motzing
  • Anti-barricading turn hub assembly for a door lockset
    Patent number: 10626634
    Abstract: An anti-barricading turn hub assembly is configured for use with a lockset including a bolt movable to lock and unlock a door. The anti-barricading turn hub assembly includes a spindle connected to a thumb turn on one side of the lock. The spindle is releasably engaged to a turn hub that is operable by the key from the other side of the door. Under normal operation, the spindle and turn hub rotate together to lock and unlock the bolt. In a barricading situation in which the thumb turn is held to prevent the turn hub assembly from rotating, the turn hub disengages from the spindle upon application of sufficient force through rotation of the key, and the disengaged turn hub can be rotated to unlock the bolt even if the thumb turn is held to keep the spindle from rotating.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 15, 2018
    Date of Patent: April 21, 2020
    Assignee: Schlage Lock Company LLC
    Inventors: Steven Verderaime, Adam M. Litwinski, Jonathan M. Carron, Drake Lunday