Abstract: An assembly for anchoring and lockably securing articles such as tool storage boxes to the bed of a pick-up truck includes an elongated hollow beam fastenable to a truck bed and having through one wall thereof a plurality of longitudinally spaced apart perforations. Elongated members that are securable at a rear-end thereof to a tool box or other such article have enlarged heads that are insertable through the perforations in the beam wall. A locking bar longitudinally slidably held within the beam is provided with a plurality of longitudinally spaced apart cutout sections alignable with the perforations through the beam wall with the locking bar in a first, unlocked position in which the locking members may be inserted through the perforations and cutout sections. With the locking bar slid to a second locking position, portions of the locking bar engage the heads of the locking members protruding inward through the perforations, thereby preventing withdrawal of the locking members.

Abstract: A firearm safety and security device for preventing the theft and discharge of a weapon. One form of the firearm security device includes a rod extending down the bore of the firearm barrel and into an empty shell chamber. An upstanding post extends outward from a base plate and is located between the trigger guard and the trigger. A lock is positionable through the post passing through the trigger guard and secures the firearm to the base plate. An anchor plate is utilized to sandwich the base plate and the hold down plate on either side of a shelf. Further, the firearm security device prevents removal of the firearm from the home or business.

Abstract: An article holder of the invention has a forked shoe and a drawer, the shoe and drawer being coordinated with one another on a wall base, such that the shoe serves as a lid for the drawer, when the drawer is in its in-position. The fork of the shoe extends beyond the drawer in the in-position, so that an article supported in the fork may block movement of the drawer out of the in-position. A special locking structure is provided to close the fork and transmit force to stress the fork legs uniformly in tension. The wall base is equipped with a special mounting system comprised of a pocket, which grasps a fastener head of a first fastener shank in a slot adjoining its opening, and a hole through a second fastener may be driven, once the head of the first fastener is grasped. The wall base may have a silhouette suggesting a type of article which may be supported in the holder.

Abstract: A merchandise display system includes a support structure; at least one display bar mounted substantially vertically on the support structure and a plurality of merchandise holders or enclosures disposed in a column along the display bar. Each enclosure includes an end portion having a bore for receiving the display bar and a display portion extending from the end portion and having a bottom panel, side walls and an open upper end. Each holder or enclosure further includes a retaining member configured to engage an adjacent enclosure in the column and permit alignment of the enclosures. The retaining member may be a peripheral flange extending around the bottom of the enclosure, permitting nesting of enclosures in the column.

Abstract: Each of a set of locking gun rack assemblies includes an elongated vertical frame member having a pair of firearm support cradles extending therefrom in vertically spaced relation. A fixed mounting bracket is formed at a lower end of the frame member; however, an upper end of the frame member has a mounting bracket pivotally connected thereto to facilitate connection of the rack assemblies to the rear wall of a pickup truck cab in which the rear wall curves forwardly into the roof structure of the cab immediately above a rear window of the cab. An upper cradle of one assembly of the set and a lower cradle of the other assembly are provided with a pivotally connected firearm keeper which engages the outer end of the associated cradle and is secured in place by a padlock.

Abstract: A high security, inexpensive and versatile manner of locking firearms within a theft proof gun rack. The apparatus comes in two embodiments for use with long guns or pistols and utilizes a locking bar which locks the firearm within a given partition within the gun rack. The long gun embodiment of the apparatus accepts various sized guns, either in or out of soft gun cases, by using an optional spacer to accept smaller guns within the rack. The apparatus is designed to be mounted to a wall or similar object and, once a firearm is in place and locked, the mounting bolts are unreachable. Protection of the finish of the firearm is afforded by a resilient covering on all parts of the rack which come in contact with the firearm.

Abstract: A ski security system includes a moveable rack for supporting pairs of skis when not it use. The rack is formed of two tubular members of galvanized steel tubing each bent in a single piece to form a leg portion at each end with an intermediate transverse portion therebetween. In service, each transverse portion extends between the tops of the two respective leg portions, which are themselves attached to the opposite two legs of the other tubular member. The transverse members are spaced apart from one another to form a yoke for carrying. The racks are stackable for storage, and light enough to be moved to an inside storage location daily. Each leg portion is bent to form a knee portion located proximate the top thereof and near the transverse portion. The two tubular members are joined at each end, being connected at the respective knee portion of each, the legs extending away therefrom upward and downward as well as outward.

Abstract: An attache case size, portable rack is fabricated from spaced, vertical supports and spaced shelves, for holding containers. A key entry system is provided which may be used to codify the material stored in the container. A multiple lock locking system of two-element locks, with one lock element of each two-element lock mounted on the rack and the second lock element of each two-element lock mounted on the container functions to define discrete container parking spaces on the rack. The same lock elements that define a container parking space combine with lock elements on the container for locking the container in the parking space defined by those lock elements.

Abstract: An anti-theft device has a plate for hanging it and a link. The link is arranged to form a closed loop over a bridge of a pair of eyeglasses. A fastener belonging to the plate receives a free end of the link. It is only releasable with a special tool. The link consists of an element of flexible plastic material and of a reinforcement.

Abstract: A fishing rod holder including vertical tubes into which the handles of fishing rods are inserted. A slot extending from the top of each vertical tube downward receives the post of a fishing reel. A single horizontal restraining bar passes through holes in the tubular holders above the reel post to prevent removal of the fishing rods. A means to prevent removal of the restraining bar includes a pad lock through a radial hole in the restraining bar.

Abstract: An apparatus providing for the lockable securing of cargo load locks for the trucking industry is disclosed. Load locks comprising extendible, rigid elongate poles are installed laterally within trailers or vans to secure partial loads, and due to their portability are subject to loss or theft. The present invention is installable upon the exterior surface of the rear of a truck tractor cab, and comprises two opposed box-like structures having facing open sides. One of the structures is completely closed on all other sides when installed, requiring the end(s) of the load lock(s) to be inserted into the facing open side. The opposite structure includes an adjacent side opening into which the other end(s) of the load lock(s) may be inserted. The adjacent side opening may then be closed by a pivotable plate which locks in place with a single padlock to lock the end(s) of the load lock(s) within the two opposed boxes.

Abstract: A modular theft-protected display case for rings permits handling and trying-on of a ring which is secured by a strong metallic cord, riveted at the ends which are placed in the axial perforation in a counterweight placed in coinciding grooves which make it impossible to remove the ring from the display case. Rings are situated in openings on a cover of a hollow case. Underneath these holes, inside the case, is a set of strips, each having a vertical line of holes aligned with openings on the cover. These holes have slits at the bottom through which the cord passes. The slits of the holes prevents the ring from being removed either upward, due to the counterweight or downward, due to the ring itself. A separate spring biases each strip to this non-removal position. Each strip has a contacting portion for moving the strip out of its biased position in order to allow a ring to fall through a hole and within the hollow case. This contacting portion is accessible through the back of the case.

Abstract: An archery bow hanger is capable of holding a bow or bows vertically and in parallel spaced relation to a door or wall on which the hanger is mounted. A mounting means may take the form of a U-shaped hook member which extends around the top edge of a door. The hook member is sufficiently thin that, when the door is closed, the hook member is able to sit between the door and its adjacent frame. The hook member is connected to one end of an extension member that extends away from the door, and a horizontal bar is connected to the other end of the extension member. A bow is held on the horizontal bar such that its respective limb and string extend on opposite sides of the bar. Several alternate mounting means are described. The hanger allows a bow to be vertically mounted such that the limb of the bow is directed away from the door or wall on which the hanger is mounted, adjustments to the bow being thereby facilitated.

Abstract: A locking device used to secure a fishing rod and reel assembly to another object, such as an automobile, boat or the like. The locking device includes a hasp that closes around a fishing rod and the elongated neck of a fishing reel that extends from the fishing rod. The hasp includes apertures that can accept a padlock, wherein the padlock prevents the hasp from being removed from around the fishing rod and reel assembly. When closed around the fishing rod and reel assembly, the hasp independently engages both the fishing rod and the fishing reel. The hasp is mechanically attached to an object such as an automobile or boat, as such the hasp joins the fishing rod and reel assembly to the object, preventing the casual theft of the rod and reel assembly.

Abstract: The specification describes a modular gun-rack comprising a stock securing unit 1 and a barrel support unit 26. The stock securing unit comprises one or more modular units 2 and the barrel support unit 26 comprises one or more tubular elements 27. Each modular unit comprises a frame having two vertically oriented tubes 5 and 8 and a cross-bar 11. The frame of the upper most modular unit 4 is completed by a cross member 16. The top of each tube defines a sleeve that is capable of receiving a spigot 14, 15 at the bottom of each tube. The lowermost inner tube 5 is secured to a wall by means of a screw. Access to the screw-hole and head of the screw can be gained through hole 34 in the outer face of tube 5 prior to insertion of cross-bar 11 into hole 34. In use tube 5 is secured to a wall by means of a screw, access to which is gained through hole 34. Cross-bar 11 is inserted through the trigger guard of a gun and inserted into hole 34.

Abstract: A transfer station is provided to allow a secure transfer of goods between a service person such as a cleaner and an owner of the goods at the owner's residence when the owner is not at home. The station includes a bag forming an enclosure for the goods and having a handle. The station also includes a capture box with a receiver for the handle and a closure that prevents removal of the handle from the receiver when closed and locked. The box has a relatively low profile and does not capture part or all of the bag to provide security for the bag. A mechanism is also provided to close and secure the bag.

Abstract: A cassette for the sterilization and storage of dental or medical instruments includes a lower tray and an upper cover hingeably joined together for pivotal movement between an open position and a closed position. Both the tray and the cover have instrument positioning racks mounted therein to position the instruments in side-by-side relation within the tray and the cover. The cover is provided with an instrument retainer for simultaneously retaining the instruments in the positioning racks in the tray and the cover when the cassette is in the closed position. The instrument retainer includes an instrument retaining bar pivotally mounted at one end thereof within the cover and releasably fastened at the other end thereof to the cover. A resilient retaining member is mounted on the retaining bar and transversely pressingly contacts the instruments to retain them in the positioning racks.

Abstract: An device for securing a fire arm has a base with a floor and two upstanding sidewalls, each sidewall defining a groove adjacent the floor. The device also has a first member pivotally mounted between the two sidewalls, a second member slidable in the grooves and adapted to couple with the first member to lock the fire arm between two protruded parts of the fire arm, a lock pin for locking the second member and a lock for locking the lock pin. The floor has at least one through-holes each for passage of a fastener, each through-hole being disposed under at least one of the first member and the second member, so that the fastener is inaccessible when the device is in use.

Abstract: A dish rack (10) has a wire mesh frame (11) that defines a space in which a set of dishes may be supported uprightly. A central dish support (45) and two outer dish supports (43), each having a series of notches (48), are mounted to the frame. An upper dish support (70) having a series of notches (72) is pivotably mounted to the frame for engagement with the top, periphery of a plate supported upon the lower dish supports.

Abstract: An open-frame rack which affords self-service sales of evergreen merchandise, thereby avoiding the necessity of an attendant at the display site. The open-frame rack is composed of a frame structure having interlocking stories. Each story is composed of multiple compartments which may be structured for the sale of Christmas trees and/or grave blankets and/or wreathes. Each compartment is provided with a customer access door which has a key retaining key-lock. The customer access door is by the customer to remove the evergreen merchandise contained in the respective compartment after the customer has paid therefor. It is preferred for the compartments containing large evergreen merchandise, such as Christmas trees, to be further provided with a merchant access door which has a conventional key-lock operable only by the merchant, the access door providing for stocking of the compartments so equipped.

Abstract: A wall mount gun lock assembly having an open loop ring housing and an open loop ring. The open loop ring housing is secured to the wall of a room by lag bolts passing through the rear wall of the open loop ring housing. The front wall of the open loop ring housing has a key lock housing that is removably mounted in an aperture therein and it can be locked in place. An arcuate shaped open loop ring has its opposite end tips passing through left and right side apertures of the front wall of the open loop ring housing. The end tips of the open loop ring have annular grooves formed adjacent their ends. The key lock housing has side walls having horizontal slots that engage the annular grooves of the open loop ring when the key lock housing is pushed in to its locking position. It is impossible to rotate the open loop ring once the key lock housing has been locked in position and it is also impossible to gain access to the lag bolts that are mounting the open loop ring housing to the wall of a room.

Abstract: A ski rack which includes a frame from which extends a ski retaining section, the ski retaining section being dimensioned and adapted to support a set of skis by a binding of the skis. Each ski retaining section can be shaped and dimensioned to hold therein a set of skis and optionally a set of poles. The ski retaining section is shaped and dimensioned so that when a set of skis have been joined together with their bases facing each other, the ski bindings are lifted over upstands which extend from the ski retaining section before the skis are fitted into an open U-shaped, in plan, region formed by the ski retaining section.

Abstract: An anti-theft cosmetic tester display stand. The device has a support member and a cover member which sits over the support member. Openings are provided in the cover member, through which the upper portion of containers of cosmetic testers pass. Permanently affixed to the bottom of the containers of testers are base members which are oversized relative to the opening. The oversized base members prevent the containers of cosmetic testers from being shoplifted.

Abstract: A gun rack is provided for storing and displaying a plurality of firearms. The gun rack includes a substantially rectangular frame having a plurality of laterally spaced uprights and a plurality of vertically spaced crossbars spanning between the uprights. The frame is attachable to a vertical mounting surface, such as a wall. A relatively flat panel member is adapted for attachment to the frame, to substantially cover the frame and prevent the frame from being detached from the mounting surface. The frame further includes a plurality of first support pins spaced vertically along one of the uprights and a plurality of second support pins spaced vertically along the other upright. The support pins are adapted to support the plurality of guns in a substantially horizontal position. First and second elongated locking bars are provided for being secured to the frame, to prevent removal of the guns mounted on the frame. First and second elongated beams are mounted adjacent the respective first and second bars.

Abstract: A gun rack (80; 84) is provided for storing and displaying a plurality of firearms (68). The gun rack includes a substantially rectangular frame (10; 130) having a plurality of laterally spaced uprights (12 and 14; 132 and 134) and a plurality of vertically spaced crossbars (16, 18 and 20; 136, 138 and 140) spanning between the uprights. The frame is attachable to a vertical mounting surface, such as a wall. A relatively flat panel member (64; 178) is adapted for attachment to the frame, to substantially cover the frame and prevent the frame from being detached from the mounting surface. The frame further includes a plurality of first support pins (60) spaced vertically along one of the uprights and a plurality of second support pins (62) spaced vertically along the other upright. The support pins are adapted to support guns in a substantially horizontal position.

Abstract: A security device is provided for use on pegboard type hooks. The device includes a housing with a lock mechanism which releasably locks with the tines of a latch to securely grip the rod of the pegboard hook. A simple key-operated camming cylinder is manually operated to release the latch so that merchandise products carried on hook can be removed. The latch can be inserted into the housing and relocked on the hook without using the key.

Abstract: A gun storage apparatus is set forth. In the preferred apparatus aircraft cable is connected with a long screw for anchoring into a wall. That connection is accomplished by an upper eyelet, and there is a second eyelet just below the upper eyelet to support a ring sized to fit around the end of a barrel of a weapon. There is a bottom or terminal portion preferably wrapped in plastic to avoid scuffing on the wooden finish of the weapon. The lower portion is defined by eyelets at the two ends thereof which are spaced by such a distance that the lower portion can be wrapped in an encircling fashion around the stock or receiver of the weapon, preferably passing through the trigger guard and behind the bolt of the weapon, for fastening with the hasp of a lock.

Abstract: A merchandiser-holder (10) is adapted to display at least one wine bottle (11) to customers on a table in a restaurant or the like. The holder (10) comprises a base plate (12) having a centrally disposed post (17) secured thereon and a retaining plate (15) is spaced above the base plate and mounted on the post. An extension (23) of the post functions as a fastener to releasably secure the retaining plate (15) on the post (17) and the wine bottle (11) in the holder.

Abstract: Printed circuit board or wiring panel apparatus includes a generally rectangular outer frame and a plurality of holding and receiving elements for holding and receiving the printed circuit boards or wiring panels. The holding and receiving elements include embodiments in which the side elements are permanently or pivotally secured to the sides of the rack frame and support elements secured to the bottom of the rack frame. One type of side receiving and holding elements may be curved and are generally parallel to each other for holding the boards or panels in a curved configuration during processing and transporting. Another type of holding and receiving elements may be pivotally connected for imposing a reverse curve in boards or panels. The rack apparatus may include frame elements which allow the frame to vary in size vertically and horizontally to accommodate different sized panels or boards.

Abstract: A spectacle display device including security comprising a stand (2,6), a nosepiece (6), a security member (10) released by key (12).

Abstract: There is disclosed herein a form of cabinet for providing secure storage of a golf bag or bag and clubs therein at a golf course or other facility. A single cabinet or series of cabinets may be provided, with each including a frame assembly, a top, floor and hinged door assembly. The top and door prevent the bags and clubs from being removed from the top and front, respectively, of the cabinet, and suitable cover devices for the back and sides, such as open grids, are provided for preventing removal from the back and sides.

Abstract: A cable lock for securing a cable having a shoulder thereon is provided having a housing and at least one opening in the housing, the opening being dimensioned to receive the cable shoulder therethrough. A cover is mounted for selective movement relative to the housing between a position permitting passage of the cable through the opening to a position preventing passage of the cable through the opening. A tumbler having a movable shaft operatively associated therewith, the shafting being movable independent of the cover is operatively associated with the cover for providing the selective movement of the cover.

Abstract: A ski holder for the temporary, theft-proof storage of skis comprises a vertical guide post (1) erected in a suitable manner, to which a ski-holding device (10) is attached so that it is infinitely adjustable. The ski-holding device (10) comprises a coin-operated locking device (4), whereof the bolt secures the skis (12) stored.

Abstract: A security device for a garment display structure of the type having an elongate rail for supporting a garment/security hanger, with the elongate rail having a free end with a first cross-sectional area taken transversely of the length thereof. The security device has a blocking element removably attached in an operative position adjacent to the free end of an elongate rail on a garment display structure to thereby create an effective cross-sectional area, taken transversely of the length of the elongate rail, that is greater than the first cross-sectional area. With the inventive structure, the blocking element prohibits the passage of certain garments/security hangers, that encircle the elongate rail, over and past the free end of the elongate rail, that could otherwise occur in the absence of the blocking element on the elongate rail.

Abstract: A mounting arrangement is provided for securing printed wiring boards within guide members. The guide members are arranged in a vertical plane and each guide member is provided with part of a knuckle arrangement. A further corresponding part of the knuckle arrangement is provided upon a vertical support structure, and the vertical support structure is allowed to pivot through 90.degree. thereby closing the guides and securing the printed wiring boards therein, or alternatively permitting the guides to be opened to allow removal of the boards therefrom. The knuckle arrangement is so designed that the parts are snap-fitted together for ease of assembly and maintenance. The support arrangement is sufficiently rigid to prevent distortion when used, thus ensuring maximum component height.

Abstract: A load lock holder comprises a base plate for mounting the load lock holder to a wall of the tractor or trailer and multiple clips made of a resilient material mounted to the base plate, each retaining clip defining a clamping area for holding the load lock and a slot located on one side of the retaining clip through which a load lock may be forced before the load lock enters the clamping area of the clip. Additionally, a retaining gate may be used to provide an additional securing force to the load locks in the load lock holder. A cushion may be coupled to the retaining gate for positively engaging the load locks to prevent the load locks from moving relative to the load lock holder.

Abstract: An elongate longitudinally aligned support housing is mounted to a support base, with the base including a solenoid operative through an entry code to effect retraction of an associated solenoid rod to direct the solenoid rod to disengage from an associated piston rod support plate permitting a piston rod and piston to extend upwardly of the support housing to provide access to writing instruments contained therewithin.

Abstract: A storage rack particularly suited for the secure temporary deposit of golf bags or other large and/or cumbersome items. The rack includes one or more cages or compartments with a moveable lid or cover at the top thereof. In addition to closing the upper portion of the cage, the lid includes a coin-operated locking mechanism. The locking mechanism includes a key which is obtained by inserting coins therein. At a minimum, the lid and cage sufficiently restrain a golf bag to prevent the bag and/or the contents thereof, especially the golf clubs, from being removed except by the holder of the key. Additional enclosing walls, bars or platforms can be selectively added to the cage for additional security.

Abstract: A combination of utility locking devices, for securing and supporting items having a frame-like structure such as ladders between the two brackets, has a first articulated bracket and a second articulated bracket. The first bracket has a base plate and a support arm hingedly connected to the base plate at a first end of the arm. There is a retaining head on a second end of the arm. The first braket is usually placed on a surface and aligned with the second bracket at a point distant the first bracket. The second bracket has several hingedly connected leaves. The second bracket has bracing members to strengthen the bracket in the secured position. The first and second bracket may be placed in a stowed position for convenience.

Abstract: A multi-sided tray including means for pivotally supporting a plurality of coin display holders. Winged projections from each holder align with slots which include an entry/exit portion and a pivot portion. Transverse longitudinal slots receive notched slide rails which align with the holder slots and whereby individual holders may be released or locked to the tray relative to a keyed lock engages a slide actuation means.

Abstract: A pair of load brace holders or clamps which are designed to be mounted on a trailer or truck structure in parallel spaced relationship for storage of the load braces when they are not in use in a trailer or truck body to brace and stabilize the load or cargo, particularly partial loads. A base and cover of each clamp are hinged together and each have grooves for accomodating the load braces. Molded resilient inserts conforming to the scallops or grooves in the base and cover are used to cushion and to grip the load braces when the cover is in its closed position. A padlock can be applied to a hasp latch system for security.

Abstract: A product card dispensing rack includes a plurality of product card dispensers which are flexurally secured at one end to the back of the rack. The front of the rack includes a door having a plurality of ledge members which normally cover the other end of the dispensers when the door is closed. Product cards disposed on the dispensers are removed from the rack by a purchaser or the like grasping a product card and exerting a downward force thereon, whereupon the other end of the dispenser is displaced away from the ledge member and exposed so that the card is displaced along the dispenser and removed therefrom at its other end. The door is opened for reloading the dispensers with product cards. The closed door may be locked for security purposes.

Abstract: A universal personal property locking device for releasably securing articles of personal property against unauthorized removal. The locking device includes a housing adapted to be mounted on a support surface and a generally U-shaped receptacle secured to the housing. In a preferred embodiment the receptacle has opposite closed ends and open ends so that an article inserted into the receptacle through the open end can only be removed from the open end. A lock bar is movably supported in the housing for back and forth movement between locked and unlocked positions. The lock bar extends out of the housing across the open end of the receptacle in its locked position and is moved away from the open end of the receptacle in its unlocked position, thereby to enable the insertion and removal of articles of personal property into and from the receptacle. A releasable lock mechanism in the housing is operative to releasably secure the lock bar in the locked position thereof.

Abstract: This invention relates to an anti-theft hanger for garments, adapted to be used in stores or cloakrooms, comprising a support whose shape matches that of the garment to be hung up on the hanger, a hook located in the central part of the hanger passing around a suspension bar and at least one flexible anti-theft member such as chain or cable, connected to this support, and adapted to be passed through a tubular part of the garment, such as jacket sleeve, trouser leg or skirt, this flexible member terminating, at its free lower end, in a ring allowing passage of a padlock and extending across the opening of the hook of the hanger by passing through an upper hole made in the curved part of the hook; in order to simplify manufacture and use and to improve its aesthetic character, the flexible member of the anti-theft hanger also passes through a lower hole which is made in the central part of the support of the hanger and the flexible member is fast, at its end opposite the one fixed to the ring with a stop membe

Abstract: A locking system for firearms that allows the firearms to be openly displayed, yet safe from the hands of inquisitive children. The major components of the system are a cable assembly, a block shaped anchor housing and a pair of eyebolts. The cable assembly is a length of steel cable having a loop formed at its opposite ends along with a tubular clamp adjacent thereto. The tubular clamp and loops are detachably received in sockets formed in opposing side walls of the anchor housing. There is a cavity formed in the rear walls of the anchor housing which receives the two loops and also the closed loop end of the eyebolts. A locking pin passes down through an aperture in the top wall of the anchor housing and it threads through the respective loops and the closed loop ends of the eyebolts. A lock assembly extending through the top wall of the anchor housing is connected to a locking cam that detachably engages the locking pin to prevent its removal.

Abstract: A security rack for weapons includes a housing having an aperture. An elongated slide bar is longitudinally slidably mounted to the housing for movement between an open position and a closed position. The slide bar includes an aperture which is selectively alignable with the housing aperture in the slide bar open position. A locking pin includes a shaft having first and second ends. The first end includes structure for engaging the weapon and the second end passes through the housing aperture and the slide bar aperture when these apertures are aligned in the slide bar open position. The shaft second end includes a notch for engaging the slide bar aperture when the housing aperture and slide bar aperture are misaligned in the closed position to thereby prevent removal of the locking pin from the housing.

Abstract: A security device for clothing wherein a strong flexible cable is fastened at one end to a lock, carried on a hanger, or to a bar on a clothing stand, which cable passes through part of a garment such as a sleeve and the other end of the cable is detachably secured in the lock to releasably secure the garment.

Abstract: A cartridge-operated entertainment system having a cartridge receiving opening in a front side thereof and a removable deterrent device for preventing unauthorized use of the system. The deterrent device includes a base with a first upstanding leg for removable engagement with an aperture in the underside of the housing and a second upstanding leg positionable in adjacent relation to the cartridge receiving opening for preventing insertion of a cartridge into the opening when said first leg is engaged with the housing. A removable locking head is positionable and lockable on an upstanding end of the second leg for preventing disengagement of the first leg from the housing aperture, and thus removal of the second leg from its obstructing position adjacent the cartridge receiving opening.

Abstract: A chain saw carrier mounts to the upright sidewalls of a truck and includes an angularly adjustable frame for carrying one or more saws above the bed of the truck. The carrier includes a frame suspended over the truck bed. A slotted blade receiver plate receives the saw blades, and a saw dog receiving bar above the plate secures and supports the saws by engagement between adjacent saw dog points on the engine compartments. The weight of the saws bear against the saw dog receiving bar which holds the saws elevationally in position. The carrier may include a cover member, selectively securable over the saw engine compartments. A locking device employs a flexible locking member that may be secured through the handle enclosures of saws mounted to the device, to secure the saw or saws to the carrier frame. The preferred carrier also includes a number of lockable tool compartments for receiving accessories, as well as hooks for suspending items such as tool belts.

Abstract: A storage rack is disclosed herein for releasably holding a plurality of sport accessory items having an elongated frame with a base mounting a plurality of spaced-apart receptacles and an upper member raised from the base having a plurality of inverted bucket members coaxially disposed with respect to the receptacles. The bucket members are movably mounted on the upper member so as to move vertically towards and away from the receptacles in order to alternately capture and release a sports accessory therebetween. A yieldable biasing mechanism interconnects the bucket member to the frame for normally biasing the bucket member into the release position and a lock and latch mechanism couples the bucket member to the frame to maintain the bucket member in the capture position.