Abstract: A lockable clamp ring for securing an electric meter to a meter housing flange, which incorporates a unitary structure with moveable parts. The ends of the split ring are moved by spreading means which can be manipulated by means of a housing to hold the ring closed, where it may be locked to secure the meter to the flange; and to hold the ring open, when it is desired to remove the ring or meter.

Abstract: A lid locking device for a vehicle has a pawl attached to the lid and engaged by a retractable plunger. The plunger is retracted by contacting a projection of a rotatable worm-wheel to permit opening of the lid. The worm-wheel is rotated into position by a worm gear mounted on a rotating shaft. The worm-wheel and plunger are returned to their original positions by the release of energy stored in springs during the retraction of the plunger.

Abstract: Hardware, in particular for doors or the like, includes a push pin which can be coupled by key-card insertion with an actuating knob. In order to obtain increased possibilities of use, without reduction of locking security, a coupling is actuatable by means of an electromagnetic device.

Abstract: An improved cylinder lock in which at least one tumber assembly includes a pin tumbler supported for rotational movement about its axis within a tumblerway, a driver, and a coupling mechanism releaseably coupling the driver to the pin tumbler for rotational movement of the driver about its axis in response to said rotational movement of the pin tumbler. The coupling mechanism at least partially defines a split line along which the pin tumbler and the driver may separate when the one tumbler assembly is axially and rotationally positioned relative to a plug and a shell in a predetermined releasing position wherein the split line is aligned with a shear line between the plug and the cylinder, and the pin tumbler has means for positioning the one pin tumbler assembly in the releasing position in response to engagement with a proper key in a keyway through the plug.

Abstract: A lock assembly for an automobile door comprises a lock mechanism, arranged to be offered up and connected to the door from the inside and an escutcheon arranged to be offered up to the door from the outside and to be fixed to the lock mechanism by means of a U-shaped clip, access to which is subsequently prevented by the installation of the door handle. This facilitates the production process, as it enables the finishing step of applying the escutcheon to be delayed.

Abstract: A hybrid key for operating both electronic and mechanical locks has the electrical components in a separate and removable housing which is normally secured to the bow portion of the key blade but may be removed, the disclosed means for securing the electrical housing to the key bow is via a configuration including grooves in the housing, a hook portion on the key bow, and holes through the housing and bow at a single point for rivet securing means.

Abstract: A spring-loaded handle return assembly of compact size is installed in a trim ring or rose on an exterior portion of a door. The return assembly operates to return a door handle to a home position automatically upon release of the door handle by a user.

Abstract: A hoist-type support for use by hunters to support game objects and including a top head having circumferentially-spaced notches in excess of two and each notch pivotally receiving the upper end of a leg in a manner to limit the outward movement of the leg beyond a maximum angle of 70.degree. to the horizontal plane of the top head. A block and tackle unit having two blocks with the tackle extending therebetween, one of said blocks being connected to and depending from the top head and also having one end of the tackle fixed thereto. The other block having means to which game objects are connected for support thereby and the block and tackle unit also having a locking member which is operable automatically to prevent lowering of the other block after a game object has been connected thereto and elevated to a desired position.

Abstract: A cylinder lock includes a cylindrical housing connected with a circular insert at its bottom to receive therein a movable barrel and a fixed barrel. A plurality of lock pin assemblies are set in a plurality of pin holes vertically through the movable lock barrel to control the connection of the movable lock barrel with the fixed lock barrel by use of the various stepped pins of an authorized key. The stepped pins can be detached from the key for keeping separately.

Abstract: A security lock mechanism for use with a hook-up of a roll-off skid. The hook-up includes at least one plate having an opening formed in it for engagement by a coupler of a hoist truck. The lock mechanism comprises a first part shaped to be positioned closely adjacent the plate, and a second part shaped to extend through the opening of the plate and to be connected to the first part. A lock interconnects the first and second parts for securing them together and to the hook-up.

Abstract: A security sealing mechanism for a bag or envelope is mounted on that end of coupling element rows to which a slider comes for closing a slide fastener. The security sealing mechanism comprises a sealing body including an abutting surface disposed at the end thereof contiguous to the coupling element rows for receiving the slider and locking means provided on the upper surface of the sealing body, and a pull tab having one end releasably jointed to the link pivotally connected to the slider and having the other end adapted for unreleasable locking engagement with the locking means.

Abstract: It is combination lock, in which the main rod is made of steel, while the movable sleeve is made of copper. The main rod is mounted with five combination rings. The lock is to be mounted between the shift rod and the hand-brake handle so as to prevent a burgler from operating the shift and releasing the hand-brake normally.

Abstract: An expansion plug including a cam lever with a securing portion, and a top plate with a flange. A first hole is centered in the securing portion and a second hole is centered in the flange. During engagement of the cam lever, the securing portion adjoins the flange, aligning the two holes. Thus, a lock may be inserted through both holes to securely fasten the cam lever to the top plate.

Abstract: The anti-theft device comprises a strong steel plate (1) having a flat, substantially horizontal section (1a) combined in one piece with fork-shaped, bent section (1b). At the rear end of the plate (1) is an attachment boss (2) which in locking position cooperates with the rear region of a gearbox (9). A lock (4) is welded to the plate (1) between the boss (2) and the slit (7) of the fork arrangement (3), said lock being a double locking cylinder (5) which is applied in the channell (10) of the gearbox (9) and is turned to a position below the upper limiting wall of the gearbox (9) when the key is turned. In locking position the end edge (6) of the slit (7) in the fork arrangement (3) is in the immediate vicinity of the gear lever (8) and locks this in parking position. The anti-theft device is simple to install and can easily be removed from the vehicle.

Abstract: A lock for cabinets wherein a lock component is attached to one element of the cabinet and a counter-locking component is attached to another element. The lock component includes a hook-shaped latching bolt which is slidable and swivelable to become engaged with and disengaged from the counter-locking component. The latching bolt is held in a latching position by a locking bolt part of a permutation lock, and also by a retaining mechanism in the form of a heart-shaped endless cam slot which effects a release of the latching bolt only in response to a displacement of the latter in a door-closing direction.

Abstract: Sliding doors of showcases are normally locked by safety locks, the installation of which must, however, be very precise when a play of the sliding door in rest position is to be avoided. By the new device a safe locking of a showcase is also to be achieved without having to pay attention to an especially precise installation. The sliding door (4) is held in the closed position and rest position, respectively, by permanent magnets (7) provided at the showcase, the magnetic force of which can be neutralized by an electric coil and direct current flowing therethrough. As the installation of the permanent magnets must not be so precise, such a showcase can be built up also outside a workshop, for instance on the building site. Furthermore, in this way the safe closure of sliding doors can be achieved when at positions where known locking means are difficult to reach.

Abstract: A lock includes a hollow lock body with a plurality of aligned first transverse holes, a cylindrical key plug rotatably disposed inside the lock body and having a plurality of second transverse holes aligned with the first transverse holes, and a plurality of tumbler pins extending into each set of aligned first and second transverse holes. The lock further includes a first control switch actuated by inserting a key into the key plug, a second control switch actuated by rotating the key plug relative to the lock body, and an electrical control circuitry including a first timer circuit connected to the second control switch, a second timer circuit connected to the first control switch, a warning device and an electromagnetic control unit both actuated by the second timer circuit. The first timer circuit disables the second timer circuit for a predetermined time period when the first timer circuit is actuated.

Abstract: A locking device such as a lock, espagnolette, espagnolette-lock and the like comprises a headpiece having an inner face onto which is inserted at least one casing comprising two parallel walls. The assembling between the headpiece and the casing or casings is obtained by means of riders in the form of profile lengths with a "U"-shaped cross-section comprised of two parallel wings and a transversal wall made integral with the inner face of said headpiece, both parallel wings of the riders forming means for seizing each of the parallel walls of the casing or casings.

Abstract: A latch mechanism for a door or the like includes first and second rotatable latch operating members which operate a latching bolt or the like. An axially movable square section spindle extends through complementary holes in both members. In an engaged position, the spindle operates both members when rotated. In a disengaged position, a circular section portion of the spindle registers with a hole in one of the members. In the disengaged position the bolt can be operated by the first member even though the second member may be prevented from rotating by means of pins. The spindle can be moved between engaged and disengaged positions by a push-rod extending out of the door. Thus, when the second member is locked it may be overriden by actuation of the rod and the first member.

Abstract: An improved padlock, and in particular, one having a lock body which has a pivot at one end and a lock mechanism at its other end, a shackle having two legs of equal length where one leg is connected to an elliptical connecting end and the other leg is connected to a notch.