Article Locking Patents (Class 211/4)
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Patent number: 12215521Abstract: An anti-theft merchandise hook that includes a top wire connected to a housing portion at a first end of the top wire, and to a mounting portion, used to mount the anti-theft merchandise hook to a stationary surface, at a second end of the top wire opposite the first end. A bottom wire is attached to the mounting portion and extends from the mounting portion toward the housing portion. The bottom wire is configured to hold retail merchandise. A moveable hanger is at least partially disposed within the housing portion. The hanger is configured to move linearly between a closed position in which the hanger abuts the bottom wire, and an open position in which the hanger is spaced some distance from the bottom wire.Type: GrantFiled: April 21, 2023Date of Patent: February 4, 2025Assignee: Fasteners for Retail, Inc.Inventors: Keith C. Eden, Shane Obitts, Brent O. Ewing, Chan Chor Man
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Patent number: 12108893Abstract: The remote-controlled collapsible valet stand may assist a user in wearing an article of clothing without needing to reach behind themselves to grasp the clothing. The device may comprise a linear actuator mounted to a base and raising a plurality of arms to dress the user. The device may be remote controlled, and the user of the device may place an article of clothing onto the arms and then control the height of the actuator to have the clothing lifted onto their person for easy wearing. The remote-controlled collapsible valet stand may further comprise a plurality of clips allowing the clothing to be quickly disconnected once the user is wearing it, and height adjustability so that users of varying heights may be able to use the device. In one embodiment the device may comprise a plurality of cowlings, near field communication, audible and visual alerts, proximity sensors, and various attachments considered related in the art.Type: GrantFiled: March 11, 2024Date of Patent: October 8, 2024Inventor: Brian Jones
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Patent number: 12042044Abstract: An assembly, including a cable and a bracket, is configured to secure a firearm having a shell ejection slot. The bracket, including a front plate and a tail, is configured for partial insertion into the shell ejection slot. The tail is disposed at an acute angle relative to the front plate and comprises a first aperture configured for insertion of the cable. A method of securing a firearm includes inserting a tail of a bracket into the shell ejection slot so that a front plate of the bracket remains outside the shell ejection slot, inserting a first end of a cable through a first aperture of the tail, and retaining the first end of the cable in a notch of a firearm holder.Type: GrantFiled: December 30, 2022Date of Patent: July 23, 2024Assignee: Quality Wood Designs Inc.Inventors: Michael Honermann, Nicholas Novak
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Patent number: 11988024Abstract: An anti-theft merchandise hook that includes a top wire connected to a housing at a first end of the top wire, and to a mounting portion, used to mount the anti-theft merchandise hook to a stationary surface, at a second end of the top wire opposite the first end. A bottom wire is attached to the mounting portion and extends from the mounting portion towards the housing. The bottom wire is configured to hold retail merchandise. A hanger is at least partially disposed within the housing. The hanger is configured to move between a closed position in which the hanger abuts the bottom wire, and an open position in which the hanger is spaced some distance from the bottom wire. A motor is configured to move the hanger between the closed position and the open position.Type: GrantFiled: March 9, 2023Date of Patent: May 21, 2024Assignee: Fasteners for Retail, Inc.Inventors: Keith C. Eden, Shane Obitts, Brent O. Ewing, Chan Chor Man
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Patent number: 11970882Abstract: A security system having: a frame with first and second support assemblies respectively having first and second cantilevered arms, each with a free end; and a blocking assembly. The first free end can be directed into a U-shaped portion on a first portable consumer article to allow the U-shaped portion to straddle the first cantilevered arm. The second free end can be directed into a U-shaped portion on a second portable consumer article to allow the U-shaped portion on the second article to straddle the second cantilevered arm. Changing the blocking assembly from the loading state into the securing state prevents the first and second articles, straddling respective arms, from being separated from the security system. Changing the blocking assembly from the securing state into the loading state allows either of the first and second displayed articles to be separated from the security system without separating the other.Type: GrantFiled: November 17, 2020Date of Patent: April 30, 2024Assignee: Se-Kure Controls, Inc.Inventors: John W. Manser, Lazaro Fraiman
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Patent number: 11455912Abstract: Disclosed herein are electronic shelf-tag systems and methods thereof. For example, an electronic shelf-tag system includes, in some embodiments a fascia configured to mount to a shelf of a shelving unit and a light-emitting diode (“LED”) array coupled to the fascia. The LED array is configured to display product information in a shared electronic shelf tag for two or more products respectively stocked in two or more consecutive shelf slots when a horizontal resolution of a portion of the LED array corresponding to at least one shelf slot of the two or more consecutive shelf slots is insufficient for displaying the product information for the product stocked in the at least one shelf slot.Type: GrantFiled: September 6, 2019Date of Patent: September 27, 2022Assignee: Adroit Worldwide Media, Inc.Inventors: Greg Schumacher, Kevin Howard
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Patent number: 11305860Abstract: A privacy door assembly for installation in an aircraft relative to a flight deck door of the aircraft includes a door frame having a first post and a second post, where the second post comprises a latch recess. The privacy door comprises a latch positioned on an edge of the privacy door and arranged to engage the latch recess when the privacy door is in a closed position within the door frame. An access door is positioned in the privacy door, where the access door is rotatable from a closed position to an open position in a forward direction. A first mechanical door handle system including a mechanical combination lock is positioned on an aft side of the privacy door and coupled to the latch, and a second mechanical door handle system is positioned on a forward side of the privacy door and coupled to the latch.Type: GrantFiled: December 5, 2019Date of Patent: April 19, 2022Assignee: The Boeing CompanyInventors: Sami Movsesian, Jeffrey M. Dunn, Min I. Koo, Steven H. Sauer
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Patent number: 11299250Abstract: A privacy door assembly for installation in an aircraft relative to a flight deck door of the aircraft includes a door frame having a first post and a second post, where the second post comprises a latch recess. The privacy door comprises a latch positioned on an edge of the privacy door and arranged to engage the latch recess when the privacy door is in a closed position within the door frame. An access door is positioned in the privacy door, where the access door is rotatable from a closed position to an open position in a forward direction. A first mechanical door handle system including a mechanical combination lock is positioned on an aft side of the privacy door and coupled to the latch, and a second mechanical door handle system is positioned on a forward side of the privacy door and coupled to the latch.Type: GrantFiled: December 5, 2019Date of Patent: April 12, 2022Assignee: The Boeing CompanyInventors: Sami Movsesian, Jeffrey M. Dunn, Min I. Koo, Steven H. Sauer
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Patent number: 11225297Abstract: An integrated rack and lock station for a bicycle includes a front wheel well adapted to receive at least a portion of the front wheel of the bicycle and a lock bar assembly which can be extended to lock the rear wheel and frame of the bicycle to the station.Type: GrantFiled: October 13, 2020Date of Patent: January 18, 2022Inventor: David Lee Sawhill
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Patent number: 10870383Abstract: A tailgate tie down system includes a first plate assembly and a second plate assembly. A strap is connected between each of the first plate assembly and the second plate assembly. In an exemplary method, the strap can be routed through at least one accessory tool before securing the first plate assembly and the second plate assembly within tailgate latch openings. Once the plate assemblies are locked within the latch openings, the accessory tool is also locked relative to the tailgate.Type: GrantFiled: January 14, 2020Date of Patent: December 22, 2020Assignee: FORD GLOBAL TECHNOLOGIES, LLCInventors: Robert Reiners, Jack Marchlewski, Joshua Robert Hemphill, Jeffrey Gray, Dragan B. Stojkovic
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Patent number: 10853460Abstract: Provided is a modular datacenter having a moveable rack assembly configured to selectively provide access to rack-mounted computing devices, with access barriers selectively providing access to rack-mounted computing devices within an exposed rack or portion of a rack or device mounted thereon, safety interlocks controlling when the rack assembly moves, and space-efficient thermal management systems.Type: GrantFiled: December 4, 2018Date of Patent: December 1, 2020Assignee: Vapor IO Inc.Inventors: Colton Malone Crawford, Steven White, Ben Chavez, Frank Basso
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Patent number: 10829174Abstract: A method for fixing a travel container to a motor vehicle includes arranging a vehicle with at least one back seat fixed to a frame of the vehicle. The seat includes a lower plate securable to a frame portion of the vehicle and a seat portion, opposite to the lower plate, is suitable as a user/passenger seat. A travel container has a container body, defining a storage compartment. A fixing plate associated with the container body includes a mount for the travel container. The travel container fixing plate is interchangeable with the lower plate of the seat. The seat is removed to provide access to an under-seat compartment and to the frame portion supporting the seat. The travel container is fixed to the vehicle to fix the fixing plate of the travel container to the frame portion supporting the seat. The travel container is arranged to replace the seat.Type: GrantFiled: July 3, 2015Date of Patent: November 10, 2020Assignee: PIAGGIO & C. S.p.A.Inventor: Maurizio Baruzzo
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Patent number: 10744951Abstract: A container has a floor and an elevationally spaced open top, a left side wall and a laterally spaced right side wall, and a rear wall and an open front. A plurality of spacer panels are vertically oriented and parallel with the left and right side walls to create a plurality of chambers between the plurality of spacer panels for removably receiving individual guns from a plurality of guns. The spacer panels each extend upwardly from the floor to a location closely spaced beneath the open top.Type: GrantFiled: June 22, 2018Date of Patent: August 18, 2020Inventor: Edward J. Cullum
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Patent number: 10610032Abstract: A bag holder is described for holding and dispensing shopping bags in a retail store. A front plate secures the shopping bags on the bag holder when the bag holder is not being used. The bag holder has a back plate assembly that is coupled to a center section of a bagging station in the retail store. The back plate assembly includes a bag holder hook and two handle holder hooks that hold and dispense shopping bags at the bagging station. When the bag holder is not being used to dispense shopping bags, the front plate is coupled to the back plate assembly. With the front plate coupled to the back plate assembly, the shopping bags are securely held between the front plate and the back plate assembly, and are safe from falling off or being taken off of the bag holder and the bagging station.Type: GrantFiled: April 22, 2019Date of Patent: April 7, 2020Assignee: WALMART APOLLO, LLCInventors: Yurgis Mauro Bacallao, Carolyne Wendel
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Patent number: 10576900Abstract: A weapon mount assembly comprising a mounting structure with a mounting hole therethrough for receiving a mounting connector having a head for mounting the assembly to an object, the mounting structure having a front surface and a rear surface, the mounting hole having sufficient depth that the head of the mounting connector can be recessed relative to the front face; an elongated track on the front surface of the mounting structure; a weapon lock configured to receive barrel of a weapon and slidable along the length of the track; and fasteners for locking the weapon lock in the track over the mounting hole, wherein the track is sufficiently long that the weapon lock can be locked by the fasteners over the mounting hole to prevent access to the head of the fastener.Type: GrantFiled: June 16, 2017Date of Patent: March 3, 2020Assignee: TROY SHEET METAL WORKS, INC.Inventor: Mark Bornais
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Patent number: 10446001Abstract: A wallet security display hanger includes a display hanger hook and a body member integrally connected to the logo display member. The body member includes an upper support member having an upper flap, a lower support member integrally connected to the upper support member via a connecting section, such that a first slot is formed between the upper and lower support members, and a main flap integrally connected to the lower support member via a main foldline section, such that a second slot is formed between the lower support member and the main flap. The upper and main flaps are configured to be folded onto the lower support member to close the first and second slots for locking engagement, respectively, to prevent the wallet from being removed from the wallet security display hanger.Type: GrantFiled: June 22, 2018Date of Patent: October 15, 2019Assignee: B&G Plastics, Inc.Inventor: Jacob Strassburger
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Patent number: 10264878Abstract: A hanger stand with a storage device contains: a base including two horizontal connection rods, two holders, two adjustable columns, two rotatable connectors, and a horizontal hanging rod. A distance is defined between the two horizontal connection rods which have at least two pairs of orifices for screwing with at least two pairs of bolts individually, such that at least one accommodation assembly is fixed. Each of the at least one accommodation assembly includes two U-shaped frames, and each accommodation assembly includes multiple pairs of slide rails fixed inside the two U-shaped frames individually, wherein front and rear ends of the multiple pairs of slide rails do not extend beyond front and rear rims of the two U-shaped frames respectively, a covering plate is mounted on a top of each accommodation assembly, and any two opposite slide rails are fitted with a storage basket (box).Type: GrantFiled: September 20, 2018Date of Patent: April 23, 2019Assignee: METAL LIFE ENTERPRISES CO., LTD.Inventor: Lu-Yang Liu
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Patent number: 10231558Abstract: An apparatus for storing and/or displaying multiple fishing reels uses the reel foot of each reel to removably attach it to a reel rack. The reel rack has a generally rectangular oblong configuration. A rectangular rack base and two perpendicular, substantially rectangular rack sides define a longitudinal, axial rack channel. The reel foot of each fishing reel is removably attached to the reel rack by a pair of foot clamps. Each foot clamp has an open, generally rectangular or arcuate shape. The clamp arms are configured to slidably engage the rack sides, so that a pair of foot clamps can be cooperatively positioned to engage the two tapered ends of the reel foot of one of the fishing reels, thereby securing it to the reel rack for purposes of storage and/or display.Type: GrantFiled: April 26, 2018Date of Patent: March 19, 2019Inventors: Omar F. Suarez, Justin Suarez
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Patent number: 10112667Abstract: A bicycle stand including a frame, a flexible cable or chain for securing a bicycle to the frame, and a lockable container which is attached to the frame, the flexible cable or chain having both ends secured by a lock that is entirely within the container.Type: GrantFiled: May 4, 2015Date of Patent: October 30, 2018Inventor: Louis Fournier
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Patent number: 10092116Abstract: The invention of the current application is directed to a jewelry display device which securely displays jewelry at optionally varying heights in such a way that the jewelry optionally face outward when the hold bar is positioned horizontal to the eye line of the customer and also optionally prevent theft while optionally still allowing the customer to handle and interact with the jewelry.Type: GrantFiled: November 16, 2017Date of Patent: October 9, 2018Assignee: SPARKLE LIFEInventors: Jeremiah Johns, Jena Anderson
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Patent number: 10086774Abstract: A rotary chain rack located on a vehicle used to recover disabled vehicles, which may include a lower bin, one or more upper rotating carousels to which hooks carrying chains may be mounted, and a braking device for automatically stopping the rotation of the chain rack.Type: GrantFiled: November 12, 2014Date of Patent: October 2, 2018Assignee: Miller Industries Towing Equipment, Inc.Inventors: John Hawkins, Scott Cavanaugh
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Patent number: 10051977Abstract: A merchandising system that improves the merchandising of product by limiting the number and the frequency with which product can be removed from, for example, a merchandising shelf. The merchandising system may include a base configured to support product and a housing configured to engage the base. The housing may comprise a top wall, a first side wall, a second side wall, and a front retaining wall mounted to the base at an angle. The system may further include a spring-urged pusher movably mounted on the base. The system may further include an opening defined by the first side wall and the front retaining wall through which product may be removed.Type: GrantFiled: June 29, 2017Date of Patent: August 21, 2018Assignee: RTC Industries, Inc.Inventor: Stephen N. Hardy
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Patent number: 9930985Abstract: An article for magnetically attaching a purse to a vertical magnetized surface such as a public restroom stall partition. The article includes enclosed magnet(s) joined to a clasp or ring, which is removably attached to a purse strap or purse hardware. Once attached to the purse, the article may be removably adhered to a magnetized surface.Type: GrantFiled: February 6, 2015Date of Patent: April 3, 2018Inventor: Kelley Ann Daring
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Patent number: 9834966Abstract: The invention relates to a disassemblable hinge (1) having a latching member (2), adapted to be associated with an openable door (20), and a hinge member (3), adapted to be associated with a corresponding door frame (21). The latching member (2) comprises a main body (4) and a catch (5), wherein said main body (4) comprises a hinge slot (6) adapted to receive said hinge member (3), wherein said catch (5) is rotatably engageable with said hinge member (3) around a first axis (A1). The catch (5) is movable between a closed state and an open state, and into a disengaged state. The catch (5) and said hinge slot (6) defines a space (14) for housing said hinge member, wherein said catch (5), in its closed state, locks said hinge member (3) in said space (14). The space (14) is expanded when said catch (5) is moved from said closed state to said disengaged state.Type: GrantFiled: November 26, 2012Date of Patent: December 5, 2017Assignee: Industrilås Nässjö ABInventors: Bengt-Åke Alfredsson, Adam Linnåsen
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Patent number: 9723934Abstract: A merchandising system that improves the merchandising of product by limiting the number and the frequency with which product can be removed from, for example, a merchandising shelf. The merchandising system may include a base configured to support product and a housing configured to engage the base. The housing may comprise a top wall, a first side wall, a second side wall, and a front retaining wall mounted to the base at an angle. The system may further include a spring-urged pusher movably mounted on the base. The system may further include an opening defined by the first side wall and the front retaining wall through which product may be removed.Type: GrantFiled: March 15, 2016Date of Patent: August 8, 2017Assignee: RTC Industries, Inc.Inventor: Stephen N. Hardy
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Patent number: 9481312Abstract: A weapon lock apparatus having a magnetic lock system activated by a control module for releasably securing an article, such as a weapon, to deter unauthorized removal and use of the article secured by the apparatus.Type: GrantFiled: April 15, 2014Date of Patent: November 1, 2016Assignee: Assembled Products CorporationInventor: Kelly Irwin
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Patent number: 9377264Abstract: Relating to the field of rifle storage, the invention allows an AR or other similarly styled rifle to be hung and stored vertically, thus eliminating the need for large, expensive and obtrusive equipment. Constructed of ¼? diameter steel rod bent in a unique fashion that touches the rifle in only two places—on the forward portion of the magazine well and on the upper portion of the buffer tube/buttstock area. The invention provides a way to reliably hang a rifle perpendicular to the floor, using its top-heavy center of gravity in a way that uses the rifle's weight to secure the rifle without any moving parts. This allows the user to hang a rifle from any horizontal fixture that can support the weight of the rifle.Type: GrantFiled: July 13, 2015Date of Patent: June 28, 2016Inventor: Chad Michael Ely
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Patent number: 9339130Abstract: A swatch holder includes a display hook, a swivel plate and a stop pin. The display hook includes an upper stem and a lower stem. The swivel plate includes a bored extension that protrudes from a back of the swivel plate and is mounted on a free end of the upper stem. The stop pin includes an insertion end inserted through a slot in the bored extension and through an aperture in the distal end of the upper stem and an exterior end that extends into the slot. The swivel plate is rotatable about the upper stem so that when the swivel plate is in a first position the exterior end of the stop pin is located adjacent a first end of the slot and when the swivel plate is in a second position the exterior end of the stop pin is located adjacent a second end of the slot.Type: GrantFiled: January 30, 2015Date of Patent: May 17, 2016Assignee: Target Brands, Inc.Inventors: Jason W. Johnson, Erin L. Zobel
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Patent number: 9339123Abstract: A merchandise display having a pegboard with a support track extending therefrom, multiple packages mounted on the support track, a pusher housing in face contacting relation with the packages, a coil spring to urge the pusher housing outwardly from the pegboard, the pusher housing having spaced surfaces, and multiple slots formed in the surfaces to vary the display angle of the packages.Type: GrantFiled: December 3, 2014Date of Patent: May 17, 2016Assignee: Performance Display Group, Inc.Inventors: David C. F. Stoddard, John A. Sgrignoli, Dane Seibert
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Patent number: 9175901Abstract: A refrigerator includes a cabinet that defines a first storage compartment, a first door that is opened or closed to allow or prevent access to an interior of the first storage compartment, a storing device coupled to the first door to define a second storage compartment, and a second door connected to the first door that is opened or closed to allow or prevent access to an interior of the second storage compartment. The first door includes a plurality of first coupling parts to which the storing device is coupled. The storing device includes a frame and a basket installed on the frame, each including at least one second coupling part interacting with at least one of the plurality of first coupling parts. A front surface of the second door is positioned to be generally coplanar with at least a portion of a front surface of the first door.Type: GrantFiled: January 28, 2014Date of Patent: November 3, 2015Assignee: LG Electronics Inc.Inventors: Seungjin Oh, Jonghwa Lee, Changbong Choi, Manho Park, Kiyoung Lim
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Patent number: 9167918Abstract: A securable article display system having a base on a support and an elongate rod cantilever mounted to the base. A blocking assembly defines a receptacle for a part of the rod and is configured so that with the blocking assembly in the engaged state: a) the blocking assembly cannot be separated from the rod by movement relative to the rod transversely to the length of the rod; and b) the blocking assembly is movable along the length of the rod to block an article suspended from the rod from moving past the rod free end. The rod and blocking assembly interact in a manner whereby the rod binds with the blocking assembly as the blocking assembly moves away from the base towards the free end so as to thereby prevent the blocking assembly from moving past the free end to separate from the rod.Type: GrantFiled: January 9, 2014Date of Patent: October 27, 2015Assignee: Se-Kure Controls, Inc.Inventor: Roger J. Leyden
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Patent number: 8967397Abstract: A device for securing sports equipment comprises a supporting structure, a body for housing the sports equipment coupled to the supporting structure, and a securing mechanism for securing the sports equipment in the body, wherein a portion of the sports equipment protrudes from the body when it is secured within the body. In some embodiments, the securing mechanism is integrally coupled to the body and rotates between an open position and a closed position about a hinge. In some embodiments the device further comprises a lock hole for an external lock. In some embodiments, the device further comprises a lock integrally attached to the body. In some embodiments, the securing mechanism covers a protruding portion of the sports equipment. In some embodiments, the sports equipment comprises one or more of a skateboard, a long board skateboard, a snowboard, a scooter, and skis.Type: GrantFiled: November 30, 2010Date of Patent: March 3, 2015Inventor: Michael Edward Greenwald
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Patent number: 8944259Abstract: A knife storage block comprising a housing block having one or more apertures for accommodating a knife blade, and a security means. The security means is able to adopt a first, opened position in which knives can be removed from the housing block, and a second, closed position in which knives cannot be removed from the housing block. Also described is a knife storage assembly comprising such a knife storage block and one or more knives.Type: GrantFiled: June 21, 2011Date of Patent: February 3, 2015Inventor: Michael Winston Brough
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Patent number: 8947201Abstract: A biometric access control system, and a weapon rack. The system may include an identification station including a biometric reader, an equipment identification reader, and a user interface, and an equipment structure in communication with the identification station and including a plurality of locks corresponding to a plurality of storage locations. The weapon rack may include a plurality of storage locations individually storing a plurality of weapons, and including a plurality of weapon stock receiving and supporting pockets to secure the weapons, a plurality of clamps corresponding to the plurality of storage locations to additionally secure the weapons, and a plurality of sensors aligned with the plurality of clamps to indicate presence or absence of the plurality of weapons.Type: GrantFiled: May 23, 2012Date of Patent: February 3, 2015Assignee: Law Enforcement Intelligent Devices, LLCInventors: Rick Crigger, Dave Foster, Sam Hoff
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Patent number: 8922335Abstract: A weapons container for releasing a defense weapon includes a cabinet, a cabinet door, and an interior securing the defense weapon. Upon detection of a fingerprint input by a biometric sensor, a surveillance camera captures video and an audio intercom provides communication with a central command center. A recording system saves the video and audio to a storage database. A delay release lock secures the defense weapon for an amount of time and releases the defense weapon depending on a signal from the central command center. A communications system is connected over a network to the central command center, a local authority, and an emergency responder. The communications system notifies the local authority or the emergency responder upon detection of the fingerprint input and streams the video and audio to the central command center and at least one of the local authority and the emergency responder over the Internet.Type: GrantFiled: June 4, 2014Date of Patent: December 30, 2014Inventors: Timothy Deweese, Brandon Delibro
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Patent number: 8910560Abstract: An adjustable gun mount is adapted for use in a motor vehicle and can be adjusted to support different sizes and types of weapons. The gun mount limits the release of a stored weapon to authorized users.Type: GrantFiled: April 12, 2013Date of Patent: December 16, 2014Assignee: Assembled Products CorporationInventor: Kelly Irwin
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Publication number: 20140311998Abstract: A bag container dispenser rack includes a containment structure that has an open first end and an opposite, second end. The structure is sized and shaped to fit slidably about a container dispenser for film bags and has an aperture at the second end. The aperture is sized, shaped and located to at least partially align with a dispensing opening in the container dispenser. A support stand is attached to the containment structure and provides connection to a surface. The support stand is pivotally mounted to an underside of the structure and optionally is securable in either a first, upper position or a second, lower position. A latch prevents unwanted removal of the dispenser from the rack. Two or more structures may be attached to the support stand, thereby providing a choice of bags. Openings are provided in the rack to provide visual access to outer surfaces of the dispenser.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 2, 2014Publication date: October 23, 2014Inventor: Daniel Brian Tan
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Publication number: 20140284287Abstract: A mounting apparatus includes a bracket, a handle, and a latching member. The bracket is configured for receiving a data storage device. The handle is rotatably mounted to the bracket. The latching member is secured to the handle and includes an elastically deformable connecting piece and a latching block extending from an end of the connecting piece. The bracket defines a latching slot. A pressed portion extends downwards from the connecting piece. The handle is rotatable relative to the bracket to engage the latching block in the latching hole. The pressed portion is capable of being pressed to elastically deform the connecting piece to disengage the latching block from the latching slot.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 28, 2013Publication date: September 25, 2014Applicants: HONG FU JIN PRECISION INDUSTRY (ShenZhen) CO., LTD., HON HAI PRECISION INDUSTRY CO., LTD.Inventors: SHANG-NONG FAN, XIU-QUAN HU
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Patent number: 8826702Abstract: This invention provides a locking system for a weapon that resists prying by a flat-headed tool. The system includes a base having a base channel for receiving an elongated portion of a weapon. A gate is hingedly attached to the lid by a hinge assembly. The gate moves between an open position and a closed position. The gate includes a gate channel that overlies the base channel in the closed position. A lock assembly selectively secures the gate with respect to the base in the closed position. A novel front joint, opposite the hinge assembly, is provided. It includes an internal lap joint with an overlap structure on each of a base front joint edge and a gate front joint edge. The base front joint edge and the gate front joint edge can each define a confronting, approximately horizontal surface forward of the internal lap joint.Type: GrantFiled: June 17, 2013Date of Patent: September 9, 2014Inventor: John J. Barger
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Publication number: 20140166598Abstract: A merchandising system includes a support adapted to be secured to a first associated merchandising structure and a tile mounted to the support. The tile extends away from the support so as to approach a second associated merchandising structure spaced from the first associated merchandising structure. The tile includes a first portion and a second portion connected to the first portion and selectively slidable in relation to the first portion to change a size of the tile. A protrusion extends from the first portion. The protrusion is connected to the support to enable a movement of the tile in relation to the support thereby allowing selective access to any desired portion of at least one of the first and second associated merchandising structures. The tile front face can include a cut out section or a slot.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 9, 2013Publication date: June 19, 2014Applicant: FASTENERS FOR RETAIL, INC.Inventors: Gregory M. Bird, Shane Obitts, Paul A. Mueller
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Patent number: 8739984Abstract: A product management display system for merchandising product on a shelf includes using a trackless pusher mechanism that travels along a surface on which product is placed and one or more dividers for separating product into rows. The one or more dividers may be engaged to a front rail in two different conditions, locked and unlocked. In a locked condition, the relationship between the divider and the front rail resists alteration in any direction with respect to each other. In the unlocked condition, the dividers may be freely slid laterally along the front rail, while remaining perpendicular to the front rail. The one or more dividers may lock to the front rail through the use of corresponding teeth, resilient surfaces, a locking tab, a locking bar and/or a cam.Type: GrantFiled: July 5, 2012Date of Patent: June 3, 2014Assignee: RTC Industries, Inc.Inventor: Stephen N. Hardy
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Patent number: 8667818Abstract: A lock assembly for retail packaging, having a lock assembly, a key assembly, a hinge assembly, and packaging comprising at least one wall. The lock assembly mounts exteriorly onto the packaging. The packaging lock assembly may further have a rail assembly mounted onto a display rack. The rail assembly comprises rail members and a transversal member. The packaging lock assembly may further have a plate assembly positioned in between the lock assembly and the plate. The lock assembly suspended from the rail members is placed in a locked position, whereby a locking shaft assembly is blocked by the transversal member to prevent removal of the packaging from the rail assembly. The key assembly is presented into a latch assembly comprising a key hole to cause the locking shaft assembly to shift from the locked position, to an unlocked position.Type: GrantFiled: July 11, 2013Date of Patent: March 11, 2014Inventor: Hamid Mchatet
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Patent number: 8661864Abstract: The present invention provides an asset retention system, comprising: an elongate housing configured to receive a plurality of home keys and a visitor key; and an elongate slider coupled to the elongate housing and configured to selectively retain and release the plurality of home keys and the visitor key; wherein the elongate slider comprises a plurality of keyed holes corresponding to the plurality of home keys; wherein the plurality of keyed holes each comprise a narrowed portion configured to retain an associated home key when the elongate slider is translated in a first direction and a widened portion configured to release the associated home key when the elongate slider is translated in a second direction; and wherein the plurality of home keys are selectively retained and released simultaneously. The elongate housing and elongate slider are disposed in a cabinet. Each of the plurality of home keys is coupled to an asset.Type: GrantFiled: October 26, 2012Date of Patent: March 4, 2014Assignee: KEYper SystemsInventor: Dennis E. Guessford
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Patent number: 8646618Abstract: A modular shelving system comprises a first upright, a second upright, first and second rails, and a rail spanner. The first upright includes a first body and a first cleat having a base portion secured in the first body. The second upright includes a second body and a second cleat having a base portion secured in the second body. Each of the first and second rails defines an upper cleat hole and a lower cleat hole. The first cleat of the first upright is slidably received in the upper and lower cleat holes of the first rail, and the second cleat of the second upright is slidably received in the upper and lower cleat holes of the second rail. The rail spanner extends between the first and second rails and includes first and second retaining claws each connected to the rail spanner.Type: GrantFiled: October 3, 2011Date of Patent: February 11, 2014Assignee: Target Brands, Inc.Inventors: Robert D. Peota, Robert D. Yoder, Andrew K. Enyart, Mark A. Campbell, Steven C. Thompson
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Publication number: 20140027390Abstract: A pedestal, a system and/or a method secures and/or displays an article. The pedestal secures an article to a fixture while allowing manipulation, testing and/or maneuvering of the article with respect to the pedestal and/or a surface. A drum, cable and a spring may be used to deter theft and/or removal of the article. The article may be on display and/or may be used, manipulated, tested and/or transported by consumers in an environment, such as, for example, a retail store. The pedestal may allow for extension of the cable by pulling the article away from the pedestal and/or the drum. The pedestal, the system and/or the method may allow for extension of the cable using a spring.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 25, 2012Publication date: January 30, 2014Inventors: Andy G. Reynolds, Anthony Marszalek, John E. Ewen, III, James Groth
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Patent number: 8622227Abstract: A merchandising system includes a support adapted to be secured to a first associated merchandising structure and a tile mounted to the support. The tile extends away from the support so as to approach a second associated merchandising structure spaced from the first associated merchandising structure. The tile includes a first portion and a second portion connected to the first portion and selectively slidable in relation to the first portion to change a size of the tile. A protrusion extends from the first portion. The protrusion is connected to the support to enable a movement of the tile in relation to the support thereby allowing selective access to any desired portion of at least one of the first and second associated merchandising structures. The tile front face can include a cut out section or a slot.Type: GrantFiled: May 25, 2012Date of Patent: January 7, 2014Assignee: Fasteners For Retail, Inc.Inventors: Gregory M. Bird, Shane Obitts, Paul A. Mueller
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Publication number: 20130327730Abstract: A merchandising system that improves the merchandising of product by limiting the number and the frequency with which product can be removed from, for example, a merchandising shelf. The merchandising system may include a base configured to support product and a housing configured to engage the base. The housing may comprise a top wall, a first side wall, a second side wall, and a front retaining wall mounted to the base at an angle. The system may further include a spring-urged pusher movably mounted on the base. The system may further include an opening defined by the first side wall and the front retaining wall through which product may be removed.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 13, 2013Publication date: December 12, 2013Applicant: RTC Industries, Inc.Inventor: Stephen N. Hardy
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Patent number: 8590714Abstract: A cash box holding apparatus for use in holding cash boxes under gaming tables and the like. The apparatus provides a basic lightweight structure which offers double retention means for a cash box. The apparatus features ease of use and time saving insertion and removal of cash boxes.Type: GrantFiled: May 18, 2012Date of Patent: November 26, 2013Inventor: Jose L. Osuna-Valerio
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Patent number: 8567220Abstract: A magnetic lock assembly, having a lock assembly; a key assembly; and packaging having at least one wall. The lock assembly mounts exteriorly onto the packaging. A rail assembly has rail members and a transversal member. A plate assembly mounts interiorly within the packaging. The lock assembly has a pin assembly. The lock assembly suspended from the rail members is placed in a locked position, whereby the pin assembly is blocked by the transversal member to prevent removal of the packaging from the rail assembly. The key assembly having a predetermined magnetic force is presented onto the lock assembly to cause the pin assembly to shift from the locked position, to an unlocked position, whereby the transversal member does not block the pin assembly to permit removal of the packaging from the rail assembly.Type: GrantFiled: February 26, 2013Date of Patent: October 29, 2013Inventor: Hamid Mchatet
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Patent number: RE44568Abstract: A gun safe door storage system is permanently affixed to an interior surface of a gun safe door. The door storage system comprises a plurality of integrated pouches or pockets and a rack arranged such that the pouches or pockets are accessible even when the rack is holding rifles or rifle parts, such as barrels. Substantially all of the available space on the interior surface of the door is filled with pockets or pouches. The pouches or pockets are affixed to a backing material having strength and weight sufficient to prevent sagging. The backing material is permanently affixed to the interior surface of the gun safe door. The rack comprises a barrel support and a stock support mounted permanently on the interior surface of the gun safe door over the pouches or pockets.Type: GrantFiled: August 11, 2010Date of Patent: November 5, 2013Assignee: Prosteel Security Products, Inc.Inventor: Richard E. Stepp