Abstract: There is disclosed a lock to prevent casual theft from dispensers. The lock includes a catch on one wall and a rotatable cam and a release spring with a latch on a second wall. The second wall has a bore for a key slot, an integral mounting post for the release spring, and integral mounting brackets for a retainer plate to hold the release spring and rotatable cam in position. The lock has a rotatable bore cover to inhibit operation of or damage to the lock. The cam is restricted in rotation and has cam profiles which cause the release spring to return to its closed position when the key is released.

Abstract: Two rings (6, 8) are secured to opposite ends of an elongated chain (4). The rings (6, 8) slidably engage a pair of pivoted semicircular jaws (10, 12). The diameter (D.sub.2) of the smaller ring (8) is sufficiently small to prevent the ring (8) from being slid off of the jaws (10, 12) over their free ends (14). The layer ring (6) freely slides on and off the jaws (10, 12). The free jaw ends (14) have alignable holes (20) for engaging a padlock (22). The device (2) may be used to secure a garment (50, 52) by extending the chain (4) through a sleeve of the garment (50, 52) and locking the jaws (10, 12) onto a chair arm (28), closet pole (34), or other strcture of similar girth. The device (2) may be folded and carried in a small pocket.

Abstract: An auxiliary lock with an extensible device comprising a push button which can function to make a case extend or shrink so that the auxiliary lock can be changed in the short or the long size.

Abstract: A combination locking assembly of simplified and robust construction. The combination assembly incorporating easily positionable slide members for setting the combination. The combination assembly also including incremental movement retaining apparatus wherein the locking bar is moved to the unlocked position only when the correct digits are sequentially depressed in the correct order. The combination assembly also allowing multiple use of the same combination digits.

Abstract: A drum lock device is disclosed for an open-head drum which has a flanged lip at the open end with a mating lid therefor. The drum lock device has a lug-type ring closure, a lockable bolt, and a shuttle wrench captively held on the bolt by a cap. The ring closure, which annularly attaches the lid to the lip, has a split therethrough with internally threaded lugs on either side. The shuttle wrench is captively held between the cap and the apertured boss of the bolt, and is slidably positionable between engagement with and disengagement from the lockable bolt. When the shuttle wrench is engaged, the lockable bolt is enabled, and, when the shuttle wrench is disengaged the rotation of the lockable bolt is disabled.

Abstract: A dual locking latches locking device uses an electronic system or mechanical transmission system to respectively control its own open and close motions. Its dual latches are controlled respectively by two clutch transmission mechanisms. When a user inserts a correct magnetic card in the card reader, its first clutch transmission mechanism is in engagement. When a user inputs a correct code via the keyboard or uses a correct key to unlock it, the second clutch transmission mechanism is all in engagement. At this moment, the user turns the external or internal button and handle at the same time, the lock can be unlocked right away.

Abstract: A padlock, comprising: a housing formed with a pair of sockets, a shackle receivable in and removable from said sockets and a pair of locking bolts projectable into said sockets for locking the shackle therein and retractable from said sockets to permit removal from the shackle therefrom; characterized in that said housing includes a body member carrying said locking bolt, and a pair of sleeves defining said sockets; said sleeves being removably attached to opposite sides of said body member by fasteners received in said sockets so as not to be accessible when the shackle is locked within said sleeves.

Abstract: An electronically self-latching cylinder lock comprising a cylinder into which a plug is eccentrically inserted, a plurality pairs of pin tumblers each of which is disposed in one of a plurality of bores formed inside the cylinder and the plug, and a plurality of switches which are controlled by the pin tumblers. The switches are used to actuate an electronic circuit to send out warnings with a buzzer and to secure the plug at its locked position by a latch means, which is controlled by a solenoid, when an incorrect key is inserted into the key way.

Abstract: Very simple, inexpensive keyless window sash combination code lock has a pivotable cover plate for preventing an intruder from unscrewing the conventional screws for mounting the lock to the sashes. Three combination code dials are slip coupled to associated rotatable pins which pass through the cover plate and an apertured anchor plate. The pins have lugs positioned under the anchor plate to prevent the lock from being opened. When the lugs are positioned within the anchor plate upon installation, the user rotates the dials to create his own custom combination code. The cover plate is then lowered, the dials are rotated and the lock is locked. The code dials are press fitted about the cylindrical locking pins to save manufacturing costs, and the manual sensing of the correct positioning of the code dials by an intruder, to open the lock, is prevented by providing radial dummy recesses in the lower surface of the anchor plate about each locking pin.

Abstract: A low keylock unit includes an electrical switch unit. A pair of laterally spaced locking levers are pivotally mounted within a rotatable lock tube. The tube extends inwardly into a contact carrier rotatably mounted at the inner end of the switch housing for selective rotation thereof. A rotating switch is coupled to the carrier and selectively engages a fixed contact on a back plate closing the housing. Each lever includes a control leg between a key opening and the pivot and a lock leg between the pivot and the switch unit. A resilient element such as a coil spring compressed between the lock legs or an integral cross between the levers, bears the levers with the lock legs engaging locking grooves on the housing wall to prevent rotation of the tube and the switch unit. A flat key inserted into the lock deflects the legs and pivots the levers outwardly to release the lock legs. If the key is too wide, the control legs move outwardly into the grooves and maintain the locked state.

Abstract: A locking apparatus includes a generally cylindrical lock body having a pair of spaced apart radially extending lock ring apertures formed therein for accepting a lock ring and a screw aperture formed in an end of the lock body and extending to an adjacent one of the lock ring apertures for threadably accepting a lock screw. The lock ring has a curved central portion attached at opposite ends to a pair generally straight legs adapted to extend into corresponding ones of the lock ring apertures. The lock screw has a head attached to one end of a threaded body adapted to threadably engage the screw aperture and having a cutting edge formed on an opposite end for engaging one of the legs extending into the adjacent one of the lock ring apertures whereby the lock ring is retained by the lock body.

Abstract: A key holder which has a pair of shells for enclosing the keys which are connected together by a spring-loaded locking hinge. The keys are connected to the shells by at least one arm attached to one of the shells. The keys can be stacked on top of each other inside the key holder. The spring-loaded locking hinge generally holds the shells in a closed position relative to each other. This is accomplished by a knob on one part of the hinge which engages with a notch on another part inside the hinge. A spring kept in torsion and compression tends to urge the shells open so that when a button on the end of the hinge is pressed, the knob disengages the notch and the spring causes the shells to open.

Abstract: A nested paddle lock assembly comprises inside and outside pan assemblies mounted in alignment with one another on a door and respectively having inside and outside selectively pivotal paddle handles, slide means in said door selectively linearly actuated by either handle when pulled, pivotal lever means pivoted by said linearly moving slide means upon handle actuation to unlatch said door, spring means to return the pivotal lever means, slide means and handles to their respective normally closed positions and lock means selectively actuated from inside or outside the door either to lock the door by obstructing slide means movement or to unlock the door by allowing slide means movement.

Abstract: A means for locking a quick-release mechanism on a bicycle wheel hub is disclosed. The means comprises a locking body with two openings formed therein, with the body being, in a preferred embodiment, in the shape of a flat plate. The skewer rod of a bicycle wheel axle or the axle itself is inserted through one of the openings and the shackle of a lock through the other opening, in a manner to prevent the lever arm of the quick-release mechanism from being rotated without the lock being removed.

Abstract: A wall safe assembly that is designed to be secured to a vertically oriented stud such as that positioned behind a sheet of drywall or paneling in the structure of a building. Generally the wall safe assembly would be mounted in a closet in one of its corners. The major components of the wall safe are the safe housing and the mounting block. The safe housing has a cylindrical configuration and it has a top wall or cover that is threadably received in the top end of the cylindrically shaped safe housing. An integrally formed ear extends horizontally from the bottom wall of the safe housing and also from the top wall. These ears are removably received in horizontal slots formed in the front wall of the mounting block. A pair of vertically spaced eye lag slots are also formed in the rear wall of the mounting block for receiving the ring portion of the heads of eye lags that have been screwed into the wall studs.

Abstract: A push-button padlock having a swivel-only shackle, the free end of which is receivingly engaged by a sleeve that is reciprocable into the padlock body housing upon actuation of a thumb latch member projecting through the housing, preferably through a hole in the front face. The shackle is an inverted J-shaped shackle with the longer end entrained in the padlock body where it engages a latching mechanism which includes the thumb latch and shackle sleeve members. The thumb latch is preferably of breakaway construction and the sleeve may be rotatable. A locking mechanism of any desired type to selectively lock and unlock the latching mechanism may be employed. One preferred locking mechanism is of push-button type, and another preferred locking mechanism is a key lock mechanism, both of which are operative to selectively lock and unlock the latching mechanism that may be employed.

Abstract: A keyholder includes a flat plate of suitable material such as leather, plastic or other material which is provided with a plurality of spaced openings along one edge and a plurality of spaced openings along an opposed edge of the plate. Key hooks are provided in the openings for supporting keys therein. Flat strips extend across the front and back surface of the plate substantially midway between the openings in the pair of opposed edges, and suitable securing means secure the strips at spaced intervals on the front and back surface of the plate to form pockets on the front and back surface of the plate for receiving the keys therein.

Abstract: A device for securing the steering wheel of a vehicle has a lock housing with an axial bore for receiving a telescoping rod. A pair of legs extend from the housing at an acute angle relative to the axis and to one another. The rod extends from the bore in the opposite direction, and hook members are formed on each leg and the rod for engaging opposite sides of the steering wheel. The hook member on the rod, which is preferably an open, fan shaped jaw, is spaced a distance from the outer end of the rod, so that when the device is mounted on the steering wheel, the rod projects outwardly from the steering wheel and inhibits it from being turned.

Abstract: A lock for doors, windows or the like includes a case for housing a control mechanism having an electric motor for actuating at least one control rod acting upon one or a plurality of locking members. To permit the lease or unlocking of the door, window or the like in case of failure of the electric motor, the electric motor is mounted on a movable bracket which is adapted to vertically move in the case and is actuated by a drive which is controlled manually, and/or electrically and/or electromechanically.

Abstract: A shackle protective padlock mount for use with a conventional padlock having a shackle of inverted U-shape with oppositely located legs. The mount includes a pair of shackle receivers adapted for attachment to the structures which are to be locked together. The receivers have openings for receiving the shackle. The receivers are constrained from moving apart by integral tabs which extend laterally outwardly of the respective receivers. The tabs are adapted to engage the oppositely located shackle legs to prevent separation of the receivers and deny access to the shackle by cutting tools or the like. The receivers are adapted to accommodate different sizes of shackles.