Patents Examined by Lloyd A. Gall
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Patent number: 9982461Abstract: A system that includes a lock adapter assembly configured to be installed on a door. The lock adapter includes a motor assembly comprising a motor configured to provide a rotational force, one or more cords configured to convert the rotation force from the motor into a linear force, a deadbolt lock actuator configured to match to an existing torque blade of a deadbolt lock mounted in the door, a passage lock actuator configured to match to an existing torque blade of a passage lock mounted in the door, and one or more latch spool configured to transfer the linear force from the one or more cords to the deadbolt lock actuator, the passage lock actuator, or combination thereof.Type: GrantFiled: May 9, 2016Date of Patent: May 29, 2018Inventor: Mark W. Kilbourne
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Patent number: 9970218Abstract: A remote controlled retractable leg iron device provides a restraint device which can be used by police or any other authority to maintain control of persons while in transport. The device is remote controlled so an operator can control the wearer from a distance. The cuffs are secured to the legs of the wearer and are attached to the housing unit by a cable which retracts into the housing unit. In a normal operation mode the cable freely extends and retracts so that the wearer can walk or move with little resistance. In an emergency mode, the device retracts the wire cable into the housing unit so that the wearer's legs are restrained tightly together—removing the lack of resistance and thus stopping the wearer's motion. The emergency mode is activated using the remote control.Type: GrantFiled: September 7, 2017Date of Patent: May 15, 2018Inventors: Lee A. Reed, Richard Renehan
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Patent number: 9963909Abstract: An electronic key for a vehicle includes an upper case component of a key case, a lower case component attachable to the upper case component, and a mechanical key that is selected from among a first mechanical key that is used in a state of being totally removed from the key case and a second mechanical key that is used in a protruding state of partially protruding from the key case. The lower case component is selected, so as to correspond to the mechanical key, from among a first lower case component that accommodates the first mechanical key to be removable and a second lower case component that accommodates the second mechanical key to be movable into the protruding state.Type: GrantFiled: March 17, 2016Date of Patent: May 8, 2018Assignee: DENSO CORPORATIONInventor: Shinji Watanabe
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Patent number: 9957732Abstract: A compression latch having a body including a cup having a well defining a first side of the compression latch, an exterior portion defining a second side opposite the first side, and a raised portion defining a peripheral rim surrounding the cup, the peripheral rim providing an uppermost surface of the cup is disclosed. The compression latch has a T-shaped handle mounted to the body, the T-shaped handle being foldable and reversible and having a cam lock mounted thereon, the cam lock having a keying element on one side of the handle and a rotatable locking cam on the second side of the handle, wherein when the T-shaped handle is folded in a first position, the keying element is exposed and does not protrude beyond the uppermost surface of the cup and when the T-shaped handle is reversed and folded in a second position, the rotatable locking cam is exposed and does no protrude beyond the uppermost surface of the cup.Type: GrantFiled: September 29, 2017Date of Patent: May 1, 2018Assignee: WHITECAP INDUSTRIES, INC.Inventors: Christopher E. Tomao, Du Sing-Long
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Patent number: 9945157Abstract: A dual-ring tubular lock assembly is provided. Inner and outer walls of a key are formed with inner-ring and outer-ring notches. A lock cylinder is inserted in a central through hole of a lock housing. A front end of the lock cylinder is formed with a tubular keyhole. The tubular keyhole is formed with inner-ring and outer-ring grooves corresponding to the inner-ring and outer-ring notches and mounted with inner-ring and outer-ring key pins. A rear end of the lock cylinder passes through a central perforation of a lower bead seat and extends out of the lock housing. The lower bead seat is fixed in the center through hole. The lower bead seat is formed with inner-ring and outer-ring holes corresponding to the inner-ring and outer-ring grooves and mounted with inner-ring and outer-ring driver pins and springs. The latch is fixed to the rear end of the lock cylinder.Type: GrantFiled: June 5, 2017Date of Patent: April 17, 2018Assignee: XIAMAN MAKE SECURITY TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD.Inventor: Jiehao Zhang
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Patent number: 9945154Abstract: A key assembly includes a key: defining a retaining recess, being slideably received in a key rail, and having a key pin; a slider: with extensions, defining a pin void receiving the key pin, and being configured to both pivot and translate with respect to the key pin; the extensions slideably received in a curved slider rail.Type: GrantFiled: June 29, 2016Date of Patent: April 17, 2018Assignee: FORD GLOBAL TECHNOLOGIES, LLCInventors: Gerardo Brigido Delgado, Jorge Alejandro Rodriguez Melendez, Mark Vargas Morelli Luna, Alan Rodrigo Saucedo Osorno
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Patent number: 9938755Abstract: A vehicle door latch assembly including a vehicle door latch having a ratchet and pawl combination. The vehicle door latch assembly also includes a key receiver in which a key is rotatable. In addition, the vehicle door latch assembly includes a key receiver mechanical advantage means that is mechanically connected to the key receiver. The key receiver is operatively connected mechanically via the key receiver mechanical advantage means to the ratchet and pawl combination for release of the ratchet and pawl combination under movement of at least a part of the key receiver when mechanically engaged by the key.Type: GrantFiled: December 31, 2012Date of Patent: April 10, 2018Assignee: MAGNA CLOSURES S.p.A.Inventors: Marco Taurasi, Enrico Boeri
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Patent number: 9940767Abstract: A lock assembly for a closure comprises a housing, a handle and a latch plunger operably connected with the handle. A key lock has a locked and unlocked position. A lock cam is rotatably mounted in the housing and is operably connected with the key lock for rotation therewith. A link is operably connected with the crank arm and a deadbolt lock movably mounted in the housing for shifting between a locked position, wherein the closure is retained in the closed position, and an unlocked position, wherein the closure is free to be shifted between open and closed positions. The deadbolt lock is operably connected with the link to a motor. A computer input device mounted on the exterior portion of the housing is operatively connected with the motor, whereby entry of a preselected code actuates the motor and contemporaneously shifts the deadbolt lock between the locked and unlocked positions.Type: GrantFiled: June 16, 2015Date of Patent: April 10, 2018Assignee: BAUER PRODUCTS, INC.Inventor: Bruce C. Bacon
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Patent number: 9926726Abstract: A tamper-proof padlock box which locks a door to a door frame that ensures that only users with a specialized key can access and open an internal lock. The tamper-proof padlock box includes a guard lock box, a padlock, and a key-receiving track mechanism. The padlock includes a U-shaped shank and a locking body. The guard lock box includes a tubular body, a bottom, a removable top, and a staple-receiving hole. The removable top is slidably mounted to the tubular body and supports the padlock. The U-shaped shank is rotatably mounted to the removable top about a leg of the U-shaped shank. The leg is oriented normal to the removable top. The staple-receiving hole allows a padlock staple access to the padlock and normally traverses through a rear sidewall. The key-receiving track mechanism is mechanically integrated into the bottom.Type: GrantFiled: September 13, 2017Date of Patent: March 27, 2018Inventor: Jatmiko Santosa
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Patent number: 9890556Abstract: A handle (100), having: an escutcheon (106) having a recessed area (300); a lever (104) pivotally mounted toward the top end of the escutcheon and at least a portion of the lever is disposed within the recessed area when in a lever closed position (102); a first gear (310) operatively connected to a top side (312) of the lever and a portion of the first gear including gear teeth (320) extending through an opening (360) in the escutcheon; a second gear (324) mounted on a back (130) of the escutcheon and having cam teeth (322) that mesh with the gear teeth of the first gear; a cam latch (140) operatively connected to the second gear to rotate when the second gear rotates; and, a lock assembly (146) mounted to a bottom end (202) of the lever.Type: GrantFiled: June 1, 2017Date of Patent: February 13, 2018Assignee: FATH, INC.Inventors: Armin Fink, William Kenneth Williams
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Patent number: 9890571Abstract: A window lock system selectively prevents a window from being opened. A window sash can be connected by a cord to the sill of the window. The cord has an attached lock insert. To lock the window, the insert on the cord is inserted into a track housed in a mount that is mounted to the sash or sill. The track may be formed as part of a rotatable disk. A key turns the track to move the track to a locked configuration. In the locked configuration, the sash and sill are connected by the cord. To unlock the window, the key rotates the disk to allow release of the insert from the track.Type: GrantFiled: March 7, 2017Date of Patent: February 13, 2018Assignee: Elbee Pty Ltd.Inventor: Andrew Marsden
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Patent number: 9878752Abstract: The invention relates to an anti-theft device that is both highly resistant to attack by hand-carried bolt cutters and saw blades while also exhibiting a weight suitable for use with bicycles. The device is made with a plurality of interlinked titanium alloy arm members, each of which exhibits a hardness of HRC 30 or more and a cross-sectional distance of 8 mm or more.Type: GrantFiled: October 30, 2015Date of Patent: January 30, 2018Assignee: Altor Locks, LLCInventors: Karen Schaufeld, Dylan Cato
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Patent number: 9881749Abstract: A lockout system includes a hasp assembly and a plurality of tags. The hasp assembly has a back plate defining slots each sized and shaped to receive a tag. The back plate and tags each have openings that align when a tag is received in a slot. A first hasp portion on the back plate defines part of a closed loop. A longitudinal locking bar is slidable along the back plate and has notches shaped to receive ends of the tags. Moving the locking bar between an unlocked position and a locked position operates the second hasp portion between an open position and a closed position. In the closed position, the first and second hasp portions complete and define the closed loop, where one or more tags can be installed in slots with the first end of the tag engaging a notch to lock closed the hasp portion.Type: GrantFiled: February 17, 2017Date of Patent: January 30, 2018Inventor: Jason P. Griffin
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Patent number: 9856677Abstract: A cylinder lock assembly includes a lock cylinder inserted into a cylindrical chamber of a lock housing, the lock cylinder being formed with plate mounting slots, a latch slot, and a main key slot; primary locking plates inserted in the respective plate mounting slots, each of the primary locking plates being formed with a secondary plate recess, a first key slot, and a first latch groove; secondary locking plates inserted in the respective secondary plate recesses, each of the secondary locking plates being formed with a second key slot and a second latch groove, springs being provided between the primary locking plates and the lock cylinder and between the secondary locking plates and the lock cylinder respectively; and a latch inserted into the latch slot, a latch return spring being provided between the latch and the lock cylinder.Type: GrantFiled: June 5, 2017Date of Patent: January 2, 2018Assignee: XIAMEN MAKE SECURITY TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD.Inventor: Shaolian Lin
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Patent number: 9845056Abstract: The pivoting bar lock for truck bed cabinets is a device that is installed onto an existing truck, and which rotates about a direction of travel of a vehicle in order to enable access to or restrict access to truck bed cabinets of the vehicle. Truck bed cabinets are typically located on opposing exterior side surfaces of the vehicle. Moreover, the truck bed cabinets are provided on opposing exterior sides of the truck bed of a truck. The pivoting bar lock may include a frame that attaches to a rear truck bed surface as well as a front truck bed surface. Moreover, the frame extends vertically over top of the truck bed. The pivoting bar lock is further defined with a locking bar that is affixed to a first locking arm as well as a second locking arm.Type: GrantFiled: March 30, 2016Date of Patent: December 19, 2017Inventor: Joe Lovas
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Patent number: 9845615Abstract: A mounting structure of a decorative cap includes a door panel, a cylinder lock fixed to the door panel, and a decorative cap member. A protrusion portion of a cylinder lock protruding 5 from the door panel is covered with the decorative cap member. The decorative cap member includes a water guide channel guiding infiltrated water from a gap between a key insertion opening and a surface of the cylinder lock, to a water ejection opening which is opened on a peripheral wall. The key insertion opening 10 exposes a key insertion section of the cylinder lock.Type: GrantFiled: November 10, 2016Date of Patent: December 19, 2017Assignee: ALPHA CORPORATIONInventors: Shinji Ichikawa, Tsutomu Kawanishi
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Patent number: 9840855Abstract: The present invention relates to a bicycle parking lock apparatus adapted for locking a crank of the bicycle. The apparatus includes a primary lock part and a secondary lock part movable reciprocatingly relative to the primary lock part. The primary lock part defines a recess adapted to receive the crank. The recess is provided with a sidewall such that when the crank is received in the recess, an outboard side of the crank at a first end thereof is shielded by the sidewall. The secondary lock part is adapted to hold the crank in position in cooperation with the primary lock part.Type: GrantFiled: April 24, 2017Date of Patent: December 12, 2017Inventor: Mark Lin
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Patent number: 9822556Abstract: Spring-projected latch bolt assemblies each having a retractable latch bolt component are used to upgrade commercially available lock operating mechanisms so that closures carrying the upgraded lock operating mechanisms can lock automatically when the closures reach their fully closed positions. To permit unobstructed closing of each closure, a normally extended component of each associated spring-projected latch bolt assembly retracts during a final segment of the closing of an associated closure, and snaps back to its fully extended position as the associated closure comes to rest in its fully closed position.Type: GrantFiled: July 13, 2016Date of Patent: November 21, 2017Assignee: THE EASTERN COMPANYInventor: Matthew D Schroll
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Patent number: 9821765Abstract: A steering column lock comprises a bearing-mounted, free-rotating keyhole cover that covers an underlying locking device. When installed on the steering column of a vehicle, the steering column lock prevents a would-be car thief from grabbing the lock with pliers or another tool and using the lock to turn the steering column and thus drive the vehicle, because rotation of the free-rotating outer cover does not cause rotation of the other portions of the lock.Type: GrantFiled: March 30, 2017Date of Patent: November 21, 2017Assignee: NRG InnovationsInventors: Chris Miller, Jason Chou
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Patent number: 9822554Abstract: Button comprising a nut (1), a support (3) and a cover (5) fitted on the aforesaid support (3) defining a chamber (6) and having at least one window (51, 52) for an indicator for at least one position chosen from a first position for the button roughly corresponding to a minimum tightening torque for the nut (1) and a second position for the button corresponding to a lower tightening torque than the tightening torque for the first position, with the aforesaid indicator (30) being connected to a plate (13) by a tube element (131) which ensures that a rotation of the plate (13) is translated into a rotation of the indicator (30).Type: GrantFiled: November 21, 2013Date of Patent: November 21, 2017Assignee: EURO-LOCKS S.A.Inventor: Michel Gresse