Patents Examined by William Schrode
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Patent number: 7152443Abstract: A lockable case includes a base casing having two opposite first lateral walls, a top cover openably connected to the base casing, a slide block, and two slide bars disposed respectively on two opposite sides of the slide block. Each slide bar has an inner end, and a locking element to engage a corresponding first lateral wall. The slide block is disposed between the inner ends of the slide bars, and is movable between locking and unlocking positions that respectively prevents and permits inward movement of the slide bars. An actuating lever is connected pivotally to the slide block to move the slide block to the locking position. An elastic member is provided for biasing the slide block toward the unlocking position.Type: GrantFiled: January 10, 2005Date of Patent: December 26, 2006Assignee: Universal Scientific Industrial Co., Ltd.Inventors: Yun-Yi Chang, Chien-Ta Lin, Kuo-Kuang Liu
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Patent number: 7140211Abstract: This invention relates to a security system aimed at closing and locking a cover of an opening of a tank trailer to avoid any tampering of its content and to prove that the content of the tank has not been tampered. The security system comprises a locking member movable between a lock position to prevent the opening of the cover, and an unlock position to allow the opening of the cover. The invention also comprises an actuating device mounted to the tank trailer operatively connected to the locking member for moving it between the lock and the unlock positions. A sealing mechanism engages the actuating device when the locking member is in the lock position to prevent any movement of the locking member. The sealing mechanism comprises a breakable indicator which is broken upon disengagement from the actuating device, thereby indicating that the openable cover has been tampered with.Type: GrantFiled: May 13, 2004Date of Patent: November 28, 2006Assignee: Tremcar Inc.Inventor: Daniel Tremblay
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Patent number: 7140209Abstract: By providing two separate and independent locking systems formed in a single padlock, with both locking systems independently enabling the single shackle to be released and/or lockingly engaged, an effective, easily produced, multi-purpose padlock is achieved. In the preferred embodiment, a single housing and shackle assembly are employed and constructed for enabling the shackle to be released from locked engagement with the housing using either a rotatable dial combination construction or a key activating tumbler construction. In this way, a dual locking and releasing padlock is achieved which virtually eliminates the difficulties typically encountered with known, prior art lock configurations.Type: GrantFiled: May 21, 2004Date of Patent: November 28, 2006Assignee: The Sun Lock Co. Ltd.Inventor: Eric Lai
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Patent number: 7121127Abstract: A lock set with a quick changeability has a plug, a cylinder, a seat, a ring and a sliding cover. The plug is mounted in the cylinder and has multiple first holes in rows wherein multiple lower pins are inserted. The cylinder has a chamber radially defined therein wherein the plug is inserted, and a lug formed in a top end thereof. Multiple second holes in rows are respectively defined in the lug and multiple upper pins and springs are inserted into the second holes. Multiple openings in rows are respectively defined in a lower inner wall of the cylinder wherein upper pins and springs are inserted into the second holes. The sliding cover abuts the lower inner wall of the chamber and has multiple orifices in rows defined therein. Hence, it is easy for a user to change a corresponding key.Type: GrantFiled: December 16, 2005Date of Patent: October 17, 2006Assignee: Eversafety Precision Industry (Tianjin) Co., Ltd.Inventor: Fang-Chang Fan
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Patent number: 7121124Abstract: A lock device allows for the secure attachment of two objects or a movable object to an immovable object, the device providing an oval base loop having a swivel slide collar on a first end and a fixed lock collar on a second end, the fixed lock collar having a keyed security lock means, and a pivotally attached lock loop having a first end slidably engaging the swivel slide collar and a second end having a tapered terminal tip slidably engaging the fixed lock collar and an inner margin having a plurality of inner spaced indentations which are engaged by the attachment between the keyed security lock means and the second end, the lock having an over-all oval shape when securely closed, the lock device adapted to secure two bicycle tires together, a steering wheel to a brake pedal, a steering wheel to a forward folded seat headrest, or other suitable application.Type: GrantFiled: November 12, 2005Date of Patent: October 17, 2006Inventor: Christopher S. Whinery
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Patent number: 7107803Abstract: A combination locking tube comprising a base end cap connected to a base tube having a longitudinal channel and at least one notch contiguous with the channel, at least one locking ring having a longitudinal ring channel, a notch contiguous with the ring channel and an interlocking pin, each locking ring rotatably mounted on the base tube such that the locking ring's notch is positioned over a base tube notch, at least one indicia ring rotatably mounted on a locking ring having a plurality of characters and a plurality of teeth on its outer and inner surfaces, respectively, at least one static ring statically mounted to the base tube having an interlocking pin receptacle and an annular recess, an inner tube having an end cap and at least one pin received within the base tube.Type: GrantFiled: March 24, 2006Date of Patent: September 19, 2006Inventor: Neil J. Swanson
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Patent number: 7100405Abstract: A latching device (1) particularly for installation such as swimming pool gates may have an automatic magnetic latch with a child resistant device to control access. The child resistant device may include an operating handle (10) at an elevated location to be out of the reach of the child and an alternative operating device (11) is provided at a lower location with child resistance provided typically by a push button arrangement (12) acting through a cam and cam follower to raise a latching arm (3) against the biasing to the latching position. A simple pronged key (16) for a pushing action can be provided, but another aspect consists in a mechanically actuatable key pad (20) which can readily be operated by an adult even in a wheelchair, but which is resistant to child actuation. For example, a selected two of eight buttons may be required to be depressed to permit the key to actuate the push button.Type: GrantFiled: February 7, 2003Date of Patent: September 5, 2006Assignee: D&D Group Party LimitedInventor: James David Francis West
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Patent number: 7100401Abstract: A padlock includes a housing, a shackle, a number lock mechanism, a key lock mechanism, a movable block, and an identification member. Thus, the identification member is exposed outward from the window of the limit knob after the padlock has been unlocked by an inspector of the customs for checking the luggage so as to remind a user to inspect if contents of the luggage that has been opened and checked are missed or lost.Type: GrantFiled: January 11, 2005Date of Patent: September 5, 2006Inventor: Chun Te Yu
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Patent number: 7100406Abstract: A locking mechanism that allows a live bolt lock plate and a primary vertical lock plate to move relative to one another irrespective of the plates connection with a drive mechanism is provided. The drive mechanism includes first and second gears and is used to move the locking mechanism between locked and unlocked positions. The live bolt lock plate has a slot defined therein and is engaged with the first gear of the drive mechanism. The primary lock plate is engaged with the second gear of the drive mechanism and has a guide pin mounted thereon. The guide pin is positioned within the slot to slidingly couple the live bolt lock plate and the primary lock plate, in addition to their connection with the drive mechanism. A tumbler stack is associated with the primary lock plate for selectively allowing the primary locking plate to be moved to the unlocked position.Type: GrantFiled: April 14, 2004Date of Patent: September 5, 2006Assignee: John D. Brush & Co., Inc.Inventor: James E. Masseth, Jr.
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Patent number: 7073358Abstract: A self-locking cable lock has a main shell, an external sleeve, an internal sleeve, a lock shell, a lock cylinder and a lock actuating assembly. The external sleeve is mounted in the main shell and has a stationary protruding rod extending out of the main shell. The internal sleeve is mounted in the external sleeve, is allowed to move axially relative to the external sleeve and has two movable protruding rods. The movable protruding rods extend out of the external sleeve and have inclined distal ends. The lock cylinder is mounted in the lock shell. The lock actuating assembly is mounted in the lock cylinder. The stationary protruding rod is pushed into a keyhole of a desired appliance and the movable protruding rods can be pressed to move axially. Then the cable lock is able to be self-locking.Type: GrantFiled: December 22, 2005Date of Patent: July 11, 2006Assignee: Grace LINInventor: Miko Lee
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Patent number: 7073360Abstract: A lock cylinder having a master key capability wherein the lock cylinder can be provided with either a master annular ring on the front of the lock plug which can only be opened by a master key or a low level security annular ring which permits the lock cylinder to be opened by either the master key or the low level security key.Type: GrantFiled: April 18, 2005Date of Patent: July 11, 2006Assignee: SOUTHCO, Inc.Inventors: Henric Johansson, Torsten Johansson, Claes Magnusson
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Patent number: 7051560Abstract: An exit sensor bar for securing a door has an elongated housing and a mounting pad for mounting to a door. A circuit board assembly is disposed within the elongated housing in proximity to a blade of the mounting pad. The circuit board assembly includes at least an electro-optical source and an electro-optical detector coupled to a lock. The electro-optical detector selectively energizing and de-energizing the lock in response to the detection of light emitted from the electro-optical source. When a push force is applied to the elongated housing, the housing is displaced toward the mounting pad such that the blade obstructs light emitted from the electro-optical source. In response to the non-detection of the emitted light, the electro-optical detector de-energizes the lock freeing the door for egress.Type: GrantFiled: April 6, 2005Date of Patent: May 30, 2006Assignee: DynaLock CorporationInventors: John A. Sanchirico, Jr., John L. Schum
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Patent number: 7047773Abstract: Provided is a combination lock and padlock combination comprising a housing include a window; a tumbler wheel assembly; a cylindrical moveable bar inserted through the tumbler wheels; a locking mechanism including a U-shaped member fixed at the bar, a rectangular shuttle member having a central opening, a projection at one side, a spring biased extension at the other side inserted through the shuttle member, and an arcuate recess at an end of the extension, and a parallelepiped indicator assembly fitted in a cavity proximate a shackle receiving hole and including a latch, an internal spring having one end urged against a wall of the cavity, and an indicating face on its top; a U-shaped shackle having an annular groove proximate one end being in contact with the recess; and a cylindrical key turning assembly co-acted with the shuttle member.Type: GrantFiled: June 7, 2005Date of Patent: May 23, 2006Inventor: Fu Chuan Lin