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.

Abstract: A cam lock has a lock cylinder and a cam part connected to the lock cylinder. The cam part is turnable from a lock position to an open position when turning a key placed in the lock cylinder. The cam part comprises a spring and a flange that is arranged to receive external force towards the lock cylinder. The spring allows the movement of the cam part at the open position towards the lock cylinder as response to external force. The spring is further arranged to turn the cam part towards the lock position.

Abstract: A padlock retaining device having: a) a stand-alone body, separate from any locking device or latching device, the body having one or more body attachment facilitators and b) a lock containment section attached to and extending away from the body for accepting and retaining an open padlock.

Abstract: A dual key ring consisting of a ring holder, a first ring and a second ring is disclosed. The ring holder includes a connection tube with a ring hole transversely cut through one end thereof for securing the first ring, a movable block axially movably mounted in the connection tube with a round hole thereof for axial alignment with the ring hole, a locating block mounted in the connection tube, a first elastic member stopped between the movable block and the locating block, a movable cylinder coupled to the connection tube, steel balls rotatably mounted in ball holes around the movable cylinder and rotatably positioned in an inner annular groove in the connection tube, a connection rod mounted in the movable cylinder and stopped against the locating block, a connector coupled to the movable cylinder for securing the second ring and a second elastic member supported between the connection rod and the connector.

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

Abstract: A cylinder lock and an associated key, the lock comprising 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 comprises a substantially longitudinal compartment for the functional accommodation of a key which comprises a grip portion from which an elongated body extends which is provided with coding grooves and protrusions on its outer surface; between the plug and the body there are respective accommodation channels for translating coding elements, which open onto the substantially longitudinal compartment; the plug comprises 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 is constituted by at least one pin and at least one conical portion.

Abstract: A locking device that may be used with display hooks is provided. The locking device includes a housing and a shell. A pivoting member is coupled to the housing. The pivoting member may be pivoted to grasp a peg or display hook in a cylindrical channel formed by the housing and the pivoting member. The shell includes a projection that is at least partially disposed within the interior of the housing and is movable in a longitudinal direction within the interior of the housing. In an unlocked position, the projection is biased away from the channel in the housing. In a locked position, the projection passes through an aperture in the pivoting member, holding the pivoting member in a stationary position relative to the housing. Further, in the locked position, the projection may secure the peg hook in the cylindrical channel formed by the housing and the pivoting member.

Abstract: Padlockable security collars are disclosed that each include a chain of elongate, in-series, hinge-connected components that are configured to cooperatively wrap and perimetrically shroud relatively movable elements of so-called “connection assemblies” and the like that have relatively movable members which need to be shrouded and protectively enclosed to prevent unauthorized operation. Holes that can be aligned to permit a shackle of a padlock to extend therethrough are formed through opposite end regions of each security collar's chain of components so the security collar can be locked in place once a compartment-defining component receives, shrouds and protectively encloses the relatively movable members that need to be prevented from being moved or operated while the security collar is locked in place.

Abstract: An electric door lock includes a lock device and an electric control device. The lock device includes a latch bolt, an inner cover seat, and a handle mechanism driving movement of the latch bolt. The inner cover seat has an inner cover having an inner receiving room, and a window that is communicated with the inner receiving room. The electric control device electrically controls the lock device, and includes a middle circuit board fixedly received in the inner receiving room, and an inner circuit board removably received in the inner receiving room, removably connected to the middle circuit board, corresponding to the window in position, and removable from the inner receiving room through the window.

Abstract: A pickproof lock has a hollow housing, a lock shaft and a sleeve mounted in the housing, multiple axial pin sets mounted in the lock shaft and the sleeve, and at least one radial pin set mounted in the housing and the lock shaft. When unlocking the pickproof lock, the key is able to push the axial pin sets and the at least one radial pin set to unlocking positions, so as to drive the lock shaft to rotate and to unlock the pickproof lock. The complexity of the pickproof lock is increased. People with bad intentions are unable to unlock the pickproof lock with a lock picking tool, such as a round tube. Accordingly, personal goods or private matters can be safely protected by the pickproof lock.

Abstract: A latching assembly for use on a pick-up truck, and particularly on a truck bed cover configured to sit over a truck bed section is provided. The latching assembly includes an electronic release assembly and a mechanical override system. An electronic release assembly includes a first rod coupled to a first electronic actuator and a second rod coupled to a second electronic actuator. The electronic release assembly also includes a first electronic actuator that selectively moves the first latch catch and the second electronic actuator that selectively moves the second latch catch. A switch is engaged to send a signal to the first and second electronic actuators to cause the first and second latch catches to disengage from the truck bed section. The first and second rods and the first and second electronic actuators also serve as part of a mechanical override system that selectively unlatches at least a portion of the truck bed cover from the truck bed section.

Abstract: A valve lock assembly useful in securing access to the valves of a valve system, including a housing defined by a top and a skirt, the skirt extending down from the top forming a vacuous area within the housing. The housing has a structure, such as a dual-sided corner brace, affixed to the housing top, providing a space with limited accessibility. Removably engaged with the housing is a lock assembly, including a coil rod positioned to be received in the aligned apertures of the housing top and the brace top, and further supports a plurality of dowel pins. The lock assembly may have a plurality of lock bars, affixed a plate of the lock assembly, and having a plurality of dowel pins rotatably affixed to the lock bars.

Abstract: A bicycle stand including a frame, a flexible cable or chain for securing a bicycle to the frame, and a lockable container which is attached to the frame, the flexible cable or chain having both ends secured by a lock that is entirely within the container.

Abstract: An arrangement for a lock is provided, comprising a stator, a rotor, which is rotatably arranged in the stator, and a set of elements arranged in the rotor for cooperating with the stator, which elements each have an opening and which elements are arranged successively in the longitudinal direction of the rotor and the openings of which together form a through hole for receiving a key, each of the elements being readjustably arranged, independently of each other, between a state which upon actuation is blocking and a state which upon the same actuation is releasing. The disclosure further concerns a key, which has a body along which a plurality of projections are arranged, the plurality of projections all being arranged in a common plane and the plurality of projections all having the same height and defining together the profile of the key.

Abstract: A food storage container comprising a bottom container for storing food, an easy to lift ventilation cover and a locking lid for securing the contents of the food storage container. The locking lid is provided at the top portion thereof with a combination lock. The combination lock having a plurality of wheels and projections being aligned with numbers on the top of the container. The combination lock is provided with a left side lock bolt and a right side lock bolt and engageable locking cases on both sides preventing the food storage container from opening. The food storage container is preferably formed from dishwasher-safe and microwave-safe materials. The combination lock of the present invention can be formed from a metal, glass or plastic material.

Abstract: A locking system includes a tamper-resistant lock and key. The tamper-resistant lock includes a cylindrical lock body with external threading on at least a portion thereof and a bore extending into an end of the cylindrical lock body. The bore includes an engagement feature disposed on the wall that defines the bore, and the engagement feature is disposed a particular distance away from the bore opening. The key includes a collar that has a cylindrical key body that fits within the bore of the cylindrical lock body. The cylindrical key body also includes an opening defined by the collar sidewall, a retractable engagement member at least partially disposed within the opening, a spring disposed within the collar, and a plunger disposed within the collar that is operable to engage the spring and has a recess sized and shaped to accommodate the retractable engagement member.

Abstract: A device for securing closed a drawer of a dresser, cabinet or desk. The device includes a base that is secured to an interior surface of the frame, which cannot be accessed when the drawer is closed within the drawer opening of the frame, and an extending member. The extending member has a first end portion that attaches releasably to the base, and a second end that extends exteriorly through the drawer opening and between the drawer and the frame. The device is not built into or integral with the drawer or the frame of the dresser, cabinet or desk.

Abstract: A modular fire safe is provided. The modular fire safe includes a base module. The base module has an interior shell and one or more groove assemblies. One or more intermediate modules are positioned in a vertically stacked arrangement with the base module. The one or more intermediate modules have an interior shell, one or more groove assemblies and one or more tongue assemblies. A top module is positioned in a vertically stacked arrangement with an uppermost intermediate module. The top module has an interior shell and one or more tongue assemblies. The tongue assemblies are configured to be received by the groove assemblies such that the base, intermediate and top modules form an assembled modular fire safe. A plurality of retention members extend transversely through the interior shells of the base, intermediate and top modules to secure the tongue assemblies to the groove assemblies.

Abstract: A locking mechanism for a rotating cylindrical assembly in a weapons storage system. The locking mechanism includes a shaft fixed to a base. A sear hub is concentrically fixed to the shaft and has a notch on a peripheral surface. A stop rotates on the rotating cylindrical assembly between a first locked position and a second unlocked position. A stop plate is concentrically fixed to the shaft that has a first arm that engages the stop shaft in the first locked position, and a second arm that engages the stop shaft in the second unlocked position. A sear lock is provided that pivots into and out of the notch in the sear hub. A lock body is provided that pivotally attached to the sear lock. When the lock body is actuated, the projection of the sear lock is thrust into a notched indentation in the sear hub thereby blocking the sear hub from being rotated.

Abstract: A key cover includes a body, the body including an aperture, the aperture shaped for receiving a key. The key cover further includes a flap, the flap interconnected with the body, the flap shaped such that the flap is foldable to an interior area of the body, the interior area is larger than the aperture, and the aperture leads to the interior area.