Abstract: A dynamic "mailboxing" unit and system for separating by users the sheet outputs of various users of a shared users printer (including facsimile receivers, copiers or combination units). It provides for stacking the sheets sequentially outputted from the printer in separate job sets into one or more temporarily and variably assigned "mailboxes" of a "mailboxing" job sorting accessory unit. The "mailboxing" unit has locking "privacy doors" for restricting access to at least some of the mailbox bins, with electrical unlocking of selected bin doors in response to entry of a user access code, and in particular, automatic lifting of one edge of the sheets in that bin in coordination with the bin door opening to assist user removal of their sheets from the bin.

Abstract: A safe having a safe door which can be locked by means of a permutation lock. To permit the safe to be used by a series of different persons, the permutation lock (5) is equipped with an externally operatable device for resetting the combination, and also is used in conjunction with a coin-operated release mechanism (19).

Abstract: A sheet feeding system comprises an interlock assembly for use with a sheet store which includes, a carriage slidably mounted in a housing. A disc shaped locking member locks the carriage in a first position relatively to the housing. A probe can be inserted into the carriage to move a spring biassed plunger out of engagement with the disc to allow the disc to move into an aperture in the probe in order to lock the probe with the carriage for movement relative to the housing.

Abstract: An anti-theft device for a marine drive unit includes a cupped member for location around a threaded fastener which secures the drive unit in place so as to enable a blocking device to be secured in position to block access to the threaded fastener and thereby preclude unauthorized removal of the threaded fastener and the drive unit, the cupped member having outer surfaces lying in mutually perpendicular planes forming a corner complementary to a corner of the drive unit to preclude rotation of the cupped member when seated in the corner of the drive unit in order further to prevent unauthorized rotation of the threaded fastener.

Abstract: An autoteller accepts on a ramp exchangeable banknote cassettes which can only be opened at the predetermined angle of the ramp when a key assembly on the ramp is presented to a lock. The cassettes may only have the key assembly presented to the lock when not on the ramp at an angle to the horizontal, whereat opening of the doors on the cassette is prevented by a blocking bar swinging to engage a notch in the opening mechanism to prevent operation of the opening mechanism. A processor in the autoteller accepts a password from an internal keypad, enters a wide access bank service routine if a first password is provided and a restrictive access third party service routine if a second password is provided, shutting down the autoteller if no correct password is provided within a predetermined number of tries in a predetermined time.

Abstract: A strong box which is locked by rotating a threaded arm into a thread engaging member within the box, the threading being permitted only when a locking mechanism, from which the threaded arm depends, is released by a key which has access to the locking mechanism from outside the box.

Abstract: A multiple entry closure for a safe or vault wherein said closure includes a hinged door mounted in the safe or vault and having a locking means to maintain the door in a closed position. The hinged door is positioned whereby it is co-planar with the surroundings when installed. The door is of a periphery less than the surface into which it is mounted. A lift-out door having a door locking means is mounted in said hinged door and is of a lesser peripheral area than said hinged door. Said lift-out door requiring removal to obtain access to said door locking means and limited access to the interior of said safe or vault. The said hinged door when closed limits full access to the interior of said safe or vault until unlocked and hinged outwardly of said safe or vault.

Abstract: A safe door assembly comprising a door casing, a door, a plurality of locking bolts operated by a combination lock so as to be selectively extended outwardly from or retracted inwardly into said door to lock or unlock, respectively, the door to the casing; the casing including a seat to accomodate a shoulder on a door and a recess to receive each of the outwardly extending locking bolts, the door having a combination lock with a retractable tongue directly connected to one locking bolt and also connected via a sliding link bar and lever means to the remaining locking bolts in such a fashion that all bolts extend and retract simultaneously; a pivotable relocking bar spring biased to pivot into a position which prevents movement of the sliding link bar and thereby prevents retraction of the locking bolts when the combination lock is displaced inwardly from its normal position; the assembly also comprising a hardened steel barrier protecting the outer extremities of said locking bolts from access by a drill, a h

Abstract: A security cabinet with a coin operated key-lock has the entire locking system including the coin box and a tamper detector alarm mounted inside the cabinet door. The lock cylinder of the cabinet key-lock is mounted on the latch mechanism and accessable at the front panel of the door. The lock cylinder can be removed and replaced by use of a master key with the door in a locked condition. The key-lock has a cam for operating the latch bolt and a coin detector, also mounted in the door, includes a detaining lever for blocking movement of the latch bolt unless a valid coin is deposited. The coin box is also mounted in the door. A rear panel of the door can be opened for servicing of the latch mechanism, coin box and the tamper detector.

Abstract: A safe deposit box system which is either front loading or side loading. Each of the safe storage boxes has an integral lock housing adapted to be locked into the frame forming the compartments into which the safe storage boxes are retained. The lock housing has a latch operated by a lock device in the housing, and there is provided a latch receiving seat in the frame defining the compartment, and the material of the lock housing is of a sturdier construction than the material forming the construction of the tray of the safe storage box.

Abstract: A safe rigidly and permanently mounted in an opening in a concrete wall or floor. Two interfitting sleeves co-operating in a pre-oriented, rigid relationship with each other and the surface bordering the opening to preclude unauthorized removal. A container element is assembled to one of the sleeves. To retard "sweating" or the accumulation of moisture in the container and to obviate corrosion development, a rigid plastic, such as polyvinyl chloride, is used for container fabrication. A cover is provided which is releasably secured in close fitting relationship to one of the sleeves, capturing a cover plate therebetween in pre-selected orientation adjacent the safe mouth. The co-operation between the cover, the cover plate and the interfitting sleeves maximizes safe security and precludes extraction from or pushing through the opening in the wall or floor.

Abstract: A safe door bolt is rendered substantially punch-proof by providing as a part of the bolt a hardened plug. This plug has a tapered portion positioned to cause radial expansion of material forming part of the bolt in response to an end blow delivered to the bolt attempting to retract the same into the door. Thus, any force in the form of a sudden axial blow to the end of the door bolt by a burglar will result in the radial expansion of material of the bolt to block its retraction into the guide bore of the safe door thereby frustrating burglary attempts.

Abstract: The safe door comprises a circular body with a recess formed in one face defining a cylindrical wall. This wall has radial bores passing therethrough for guiding locking bolts received in the bores between extended locked positions and retracted open positions. A cam plate is positioned in the recess and includes peripheral cam slots coupled to the inner ends of the bolts. The arrangement is such that rotation of the cam plate between first and second positions will retract and extend the bolts simultaneously. Features of the invention include providing a central opening in the cam plate with notches so that the same can be driven between its first and second rotated positions by a cam plate driver centrally located which driver in turn supports the combination lock components.

Abstract: A lockbox is disclosed, as for use in hotel closets, which includes an above-floor container fixed to define a space with a rectangular opening for closure by a locking cover. The cover incorporates a peripheral double ridge defining a peripheral channel to receive the upper edges of the container. Pairs of latching cam members are pivotally affixed at central, diametrically opposed locations in the cover, for actuation by a centrally located lock movement for engagement and disengagement with slots in the container. The movement is accomplished through a symmetrical linkage mechanism which simultaneously actuates each of the individual cam members and which incorporates a pair of parallel arms extending between pairs of the cam members and a pair of linking arms extending from the parallel arms to the lock movement. The pivotal support shafts for the cam members also serve as spacer mounts to support an internal cover for the locking mechanism.

Abstract: A safe comprising a box-like receptacle having a substantially rectangular cut-out opening in one of its walls adapted to be closed by a flat plate-like door. Said door comprising a substantially rectangular outer wall to which is attached a rectangular panel movable relative thereto. One dimension of the panel being longer than that of the outer wall and the opening. A lock on the door is used to slide the panel between a locked and unlocked position. In the unlocked position the panel extends beyond only one side of the outer wall of the door. In the locked position the panel extends beyond the opposite sides of the outer wall of the door. The opening in the receptacle is provided with means for holding the flat plate-like door flush with the outer surface of the box-like receptacle.

Abstract: A safety box, such as a safe or small vault adapted for mounting in the wall of a building, is provided with a removable cover or door. A rotary latching arrangement is key-actuated to cause the cover to be selectively secured to the box at a plurality of points to effectively seal an opening to the interior of the safety box. Opening of the safety box is achieved by utilizing the key to rotate the latching arrangement in order to release the cover for removal from the box.

Abstract: A security box is provided with a closure inserted or removed from a channelled opening in one wall thereof. The closure has a security plate attached to the inside wall thereof, which security plate has rearwardly extending flanges on two sides thereof with a portion between said sides having a flange with an elongate tongue portion adapted to extend through a slot in the channel in the box such that a latch bar of a lock can nest in an opening in the tongue behind the channel for locking the closure in place on the box. The other end portion of the security plate has an offset ledge spaced from the wall of the closure such that the ledge is positioned behind one edge of the opening in the box which, in combination with the lock, prevents removal of the closure from the box.

Abstract: A spring assisted cover construction for an opening is disclosed which is easily opened and which can be laid back adjacent the opening essentially parallel to the plane of the opening if desired. Hinge member means are pivotally connected to the frame surrounding the opening to swing with the door from a lowered position within the opening to a raised position corresponding to the raised position of the door. The hinge member means is also pivotally connected to the door to allow the door to pivot relative to the hinge member means from the raised position to a fully open position adjacent the opening while the hinge member remains stationary. A first pair of torsion rods are arranged to be loaded or stressed when the door is swung down to a closed position from its raised position and a second pair of torsion rods are arranged to be stressed when the door is swung down to its fully open position from its raised position.