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.

Abstract: A lock and key combination comprising a latch (14), means (17) for mounting the latch about an axis of rotation, means (20) for biasing the latch towards a locking position, means (22) associated with the latch for rotating it and having a non-circular form, and a key (19) adapted to mate with the non-circular form of the means for rotating the latch, the key permitting the latch to be displaced about its axis of rotation against the biasing means.

Abstract: A security system for a knock-down dispensing rack on which cigarette cartons are stacked, includes a shield across the rack opening associated with each shelf and having a lower edge spaced above the shelf the cross-sectional height of a carton of cigarettes to inhibit shoplifting by allowing only one carton at a time to be removed from a stack. The shield is pivoted to the rack to permit restocking. An optional lockup system includes a lower shield pivotally mounted to each upper shield so that it may be positioned to cover the access space under the upper shield. A pair of vertically oriented locking bars are provided. The bars lockably cover ends of the shields with the lower shields in either the position for dispensing of individual cartons, or pivoted downwardly to cover the access opening to provide a night lockup mode. A locking bracket is mounted to preclude disassembly of the security system while in a night lockup mode.

Abstract: The present invention is a dunnage bar locking mechanism for removably securing a dunnage bar between the end walls of a shipping rack. The mechanism comprises a housing secured to an end wall. A piston element is mounted within the housing for reciprocal movement. The piston element is removably secured to one end of the dunnage bar. A handle is pivotally mounted to the housing. The handle has an open position to move the piston element toward the end of the dunnage bar and a closed position to move the piston element away from the end of the dunnage bar. A means interconnects the handle and the piston element for allowing relative movement between the piston element and handle when the handle is in the closed position as a consequence of the dunnage bar being impacted by an external force.

Abstract: A combination of a lockable container and a support rack on which the lockable container can be positioned and locked for later retrieval. The lockable container includes an interior portion, an access opening and a closure member positioned thereon. The closure member has an open position permitting access to the interior portion of the container through the access opening, and a closed position where the closure member closes the access opening such that the interior of the container is not accessible. A support rack and/or securing bar is provided for lockably receiving the lockable container. A flexible, endless cable is positioned about the securing bar such that the flexible, endless cable is secured to the securing bar. The cable is further positionable within a closed through aperture between a locking member and the flexible cover member on the lockable container for securing the lockable container to the securing bar and/or support rack.

Abstract: A cage for protecting computer equipment and the like, comprising a multiple number of spaced platforms among which such equipment can be mounted and secured therein without being capable of unauthorized removal. The platforms are secured together by pairs of rods having case hardened sleeves freely rotated thereabout, a lock mechanism being applied to the top of each of such rods, the unlocking of which provides an assembly and disassembly procedure for the cage. Up-turn lips on the front and rear edges of the lowermost platform, together with pairs of such rods and sleeves in the four corners of the cage, prevent removal in a sliding manner of any equipment mounted in the space between the platforms.

Abstract: Storage and display apparatus for permitting discretionary securing and releasing power shank tools. The apparatus is comprised of a rack assembly having three parallel shelves. The upper two having aligned holes to locate and restrain the tools against radial movement. The uninterrupted lower shelf constrains the tools against axial movement in the insertion direction. Rack ends, perpendicular to the shelves, are provided with holes through which a D cross section rod, free to rotate, is inserted. The D rod is located relative to the tool shank, and is of such a diameter that, when rotated so that the flat surface is parallel to the tool axis, the tools can be inserted and withdrawn. When rotated to an angle to the tool axis, the circumferential portion of the rod engages the groove surface preventing tool removal.

Abstract: Apparatus for the temporary storage of load locks to prevent accidental loss or theft during times when the load locks are not being used. The apparatus comprises a storage rack including a first swivel plate hinged upon a second swivel plate, which in turn is hinged upon a base plate to be mounted on an interior wall of a truck trailer. The apparatus further includes transverse support bars, first and second pairs of clamps, and a lock bar arranged to secure one pair of clamps in the closed position to prevent removal of the load locks.

Abstract: Apparatus for mounting component magazines on a component insertion machine ncludes a pair of pins extending from one surface of each of the magazines and a pair of corresponding openings in a plate mounted on the machine, the openings being adapted to accommodate the pins. A lever slidably mounted on the plate has openings adapted to engage recessed cylindrical surfaces forming the bottom of annular grooves in the pins thereby locking the magazine in place.

Abstract: A retrofit, automatic audit system for a door-access, coin-operated newspaper rack machine is disclosed. The system operates in conjunction with the standard door-lock mechanism and includes a retrofit purchase-mechanism mounted on the machine. The purchase-mechanism includes an electromechanical audit structure which is operatively connected to the purchase-mechanism and door-lock mechanism and monitors and records service and transaction audit data involving the purchase-mechanism. A portable data transfer unit is proximity coupleable with the audit structure for acquiring audit data therefrom. The system includes proximity activation through magnetic structure which causes the audit structure to shift from a data acquisition mode to an automatic data transfer mode when a data transfer unit is proximity coupled thereto. Communication means between the audit structure and the data transfer unit includes an optical structure providing communication therebetween.

Abstract: An anti-tip device for a free-standing cabinet that has within it one or more forward sliding compartments, such as shelves, drawers or bins, is comprised of a pair of horizontal arms which are attached to the front of the cabinet, and which pivot on a vertical axis between a retracted position flush with the cabinet face and an extended position perpendicular to the cabinet face in response to the forward movement of a cabinet compartment.

Abstract: A clothing lock or security device having a base or block from which a flexible cable extends. The cable has a free end which is formed as a stiff metal pin with a catch recess formed therein for forming the shaft of the lock in the base. This lock can be placed in a fur coat or other garment, with the needle portion piercing the garment and then being wrapped around a pole or the like, and then repiercing the garment for engagement in the block. This block is used in conjunction with a double bar coat rack having a plurality of inverted T-shaped sections extending downwardly from the top rack. The inverted T-shaped sections are movable between an open position wherein the garment secured by the clothing lock may be inserted onto and removed from a horizontal support rack formed therein, and a closed position, wherein the garments are secured along the horizontal bottom rack.

Abstract: An improved tool box with a tip-over preventive outrigger attached is disclosed. The outrigger is pivoted about an axis beyond the lateral extension of the drawers on the front face of the tool box so that the outrigger must be placed in its supportive position before any of the drawers can be opened. A hasp and lock may be added for locking the outrigger in the closed position so that none of the drawers can be opened.

Abstract: Stand for displaying spectacles or spectacle frames. The stand comprises a movable part (2) comprising outwards protruding elements, extending in general perpendicular to the direction of movement and running through slots in the fixed frame part (1) of the stand. These protruding elements can cooperate with protruding elements of the frame part such that they determine a number of eye configurations each encompassing the bridge section of one of the displayed spectacles. The stand comprises furthermore an electrically driven moving mechanism for moving the movable part, either to a first extreme position or to a second extreme position, said moving mechanism being controllable by authorized persons using a remote control panel.

Abstract: Proposed is a presentation tableau (100) to take in particular wrist watches each encompassing on a display holder (102) which in turn, to a desired extent, can be locked by means of sliding element (126) in a recess (14) in the presentation tableau (100). The display holder (12) itself is additionally protected against displacement by a projection (150) extending therefrom, and which interacts with an opening (152) provided in a surface (20, 22) forming the side wall of the said recess (14).

Abstract: A container rack for lockably storing and organizing containers equipped with lockable closure members, particularly bank night deposit bags with lockable zippers. A first container support having a first rod element is fixed to a base support and is adapted to lockably, slideably receive a container. A second container support having a second rod element is fixed to the base support in spaced, parallel relationship with the first rod element. Containers lockably supported by the first rod element are aligned relative to one another by the second rod element.

Abstract: A utility locking hook is adapted to be threadably mounted to a wall, support beam or other support structure for suspending a ladder or like objects for storage purposes. A retainer plate is pivotally mounted to a support bar and cooperates with the support bar to provide an efficient means for locking the suspended ladder in place. The support bar has a central quasi U-shaped configuration for receiving the ladder and includes a retainer head which is engaged by an enclosing portion of the retainer plate for locking purposes.

Abstract: A stacking container to receive shaped parts (2), in particular stamped sheet metal parts, consists of a frame stand (3) with upper and lower holding ledges (6, 7) between which the shaped parts (2) are being held in the upright position. The holding edges (6, 7) comprise profile notches (9, 8) for the edges of the shaped parts (2). Adjacent to every upper holding ledge (10) a height adjustable safety ledge (10) is mounted; it also is equipped with profile notches (12). In their lower position the safety ledges (10) are holding the edges of the shaped parts (2) received, when the stacking container is being transported.

Abstract: A device for mounting fishing reels on a display panel comprising a shaft which penetrates the panel, sleeves moveably carried on the shaft and operable to clamp a reel to the shaft, and a fastener cooperable with the shaft to secure the device to the panel and to operate the reel clamping sleeves.

Abstract: A display stand for belt buckles or other articles includes an upright stand having one or more vertical display surfaces. A vertical slot is provided in the display which is adapted to receive the buckle clip of a belt buckle or a projection on any other type of article to be displayed. The display also includes a plurality of holes which extend from the display surface at an angle so that they pass through the slot. A plurality of elongate pins are provided to be inserted through the holes and the slot. An article is displayed by inserting its clip or projection into the slot and inserting a pin in the hole to secure the buckle or other article to the stand.

Abstract: A display stand comprises an upright member (10), a number of fixed arms (12) projecting forward and provided with article support means (14). A bar (16) is movable in relation to each arm (12) from a first position in which the bar (16) renders it impossible to remove an article from the support means to a second position in which an article can be removed. Locking means (18) are provided for locking the bar (16) in the first position. The stand is suitable for personal adornments, chains, bangles and watches at point of sale.

Abstract: A shoring beam storage rack comprising an upper extrusion shoring bracket for encasing one end of a shoring beam and a lower extruded locking tongue receiving the extensible portion of the other end of the shoring beam, for storing and locking the shoring beam in a vertical position at the rear end of a transportation vehicle.

Abstract: A gun rack includes first and second laterally spaced, upright supporting members for wall attachment. A plurality of gun barrel support brackets are attached to the first support member, and a corresponding plurality of lockable firearm retaining structures are attached to the second support member. Each lockable firearm retaining structure includes a pivotable locking plate having a narrow, straight-sided passage extending inwardly from one side of the locking plate to a circular aperture whose diameter is greater than the passage width; and a rotatable locking plate retainer pin having a diameter corresponding to the diameter of the locking plate aperture and opposing grooves having bottoms forming a straight bar section having a width sufficient to accommodate the width of the narrow passage of the locking plate. Each locking plate retainer pin is rotatably attached to a reciprocally mounted bar within the second support member, and a "Chicago" type lock is attached to the bar.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an anti-theft device for use with a garment-hanger which is intended to be suspended from a rail. The hook (22) of the hanger (10) is fixed to the anti-theft device (12) which itself includes a fixed hook (18) for hooking to the rail (14) together with a moving arm (20) which is lockable by means of a key-operated mechanism (24, 26) in a position in which it prevents the anti-theft device (12) from being removed from the suspension rail (14). The invention is intended for use, in particular, in clothes' shops.

Abstract: A short-term security system according to the present invention utilizes first and second mutually engageable locking members affixed to the garment at spatially separate locations (e.g., opposite sleeves) so that the garment may be locked around a stationary object such as the arm of a chair, with the garment forming a closed loop.

Abstract: An anti-theft shop display case, comprising a plurality of vertical magazines for containing a supply of vertically stacked articles, each magazine including a dispensing opening, a top opening for loading and a bottom opening for dispensing the articles, the case being provided with a lockable closure which, in its closed position, prevents access to the dispensing openings of the magazines.

Abstract: In association with a conventional truck box, trailer or enclosure having a rear door communicating with the sides, top and bottom of the enclosure, a hollow holding sleeve is secured to the inside of the door with a securing plate fastened to one side of the enclosure and a locking plate to the other side. The plates include apertures which are aligned with the hollow holding sleeve and the locking plate communicates with the exterior of the enclosure. A locking bar extends through the aperture of the locking plate and the hollow holding sleeve and into the aperture of the securing plate. A locking device is mounted onto the locking plate to securely hold the locking bar in place. When the locking bar is in place, movement of the door is prohibited and the door can not be opened.

Abstract: A locking carrier for load-restraining bars comprises a base having a cavity for receiving an enlarged foot portion of the bar when the bar is aligned with its axis in a first direction, a member for holding the foot portion within the cavity when the bar is aligned with its axis in a second direction, a retainer for locking the bar with its axis aligned in the second direction. The base can be fastened to a truck-tractor vehicle for conveniently and securely carrying the bars with the tractor when they are not in use.

Abstract: A clothing rack for retaining an article of clothing so that it cannot be removed by a shoplifter.There is a frame with a brace bar at the lower end of the frame and a locking channel section at the upper end of the frame. A securing rod or hanger is permanently attached at one end of the brace. The other end of the rod or hanger has an extension for locking into the channel section. The channel section includes a cover which, when closed, has a bar to prevent the hanger extension from disengaging from the channel section. A clerk can unlock the cover to release the upper end of the hanger so that an article of clothing can be removed to be fitted by a customer and thereafter replaced by running the rod through one leg of a pair of trousers or the sleeve of a coat or jacket and relocking it to the clothing rack.

Abstract: A security rack for holding articles. The rack has a base plate and a top plate, a pair of anchor blocks attached to each plate with posts extending between them. Rivets join the anchor blocks to the plates. The posts when installed have sufficient rotability that cross-holes in them can conveniently be aligned to receive a lock pin. A releasable lock holds the lock pin installed.

Abstract: A locking device for retaining a plurality of drawers in secured relation in a cabinet even while the cabinet is being transported and subjected to extreme vibrations. The device includes a rod carried in openings provided in upper and lower support brackets secured, respectively, to upper and lower surfaces of the cabinet. The rod is movable into and out of engagement with the drawers while remaining in the support bracket. The rod is provided with protrusions in the form of roll pins for retention of the rods in the brackets. The brackets are provided with grooves adjacent the openings to permit insertion of the protrusions on the rod therethrough. The roll pins extend beyond the openings in the brackets and are disposed for engagement with the lower surfaces thereof to prevent the rod from coming out of the brackets even under extreme vibrations.

Abstract: Gun securing apparatus is provided which comprises a base, trigger guard securing pins selectively mounted to said base, having annular grooves or slots upon the length thereof, a locking member insertable in a transverse passageway of said base and intercepting said annular groove or slot of said pin, padlock means securing said locking member and engagement within said annular groove or slot of said pin. An alternative embodiment provides cam locking means which selectively engage the annular groove or slot of said pin member. Another embodiment provides a curved enclosing member having an end insertable with a passgeway of a base, said end having a groove or notch thereupon. Cam lock means selectively engage said notch or groove of said enclosing member effectively preventing removal of said enclosing member from said base.

Abstract: The security clothes-stand contains a number of holding rods (4) which are retained in a supporting device (3') and on the top end of which can be mounted a clothes-hanger (7) for receiving an article of clothing to be presented. The holding rods (4) essentially consist of a base tube (10) which is connected rigidly to the supporting device (3') and on which a casing tube (11) is rotatably mounted. The casing tube (11) carries at its top end a lock attachment (14) which contains a snap-in catch (15) designed for the releasable retention of the clothes-hanger (7). A holding member (7,5) of the clothes-hanger (7) can be inserted into a receiving orifice in the snap-in catch (15) and can be removed from the lock attachment (14) only after the catch (15) in the latter has been released.

Abstract: Holding rods (4) are mounted to swing on a supporting device (1 to 3), the upper end portion (4.1) of which rods is inclined upwards at an angle .alpha. between 10.degree. and 30.degree. to the horizontal. On each of these upper end portions (4.1) there can be put a coat hanger (5), which is intended to receive a garment to be displayed. For this purpose the coat hanger (5) is provided with a reception opening (9), which is formed along one of the two carrier arms (5.1), in its interior. The end portion (4.1) is provided with a circumferential latching groove (42), in which the bolt (46) of a locking device (10) is intended to engage, when the coat hanger (5) has been fully pushed onto the holding rod (4) up to an end abutment (49). The coat hanger (5), together with the garment on it, can only be removed from the holding rod (4) after unbolting of the locking device (10) has been effected.

Abstract: A system for securing display items to a fixture or the like comprising a housing adapted to be secured to the fixture, a plurality of elongated cables for securing the display items to the fixture, each cable having means at one end securing it to the display item and detachably secured in the housing at its opposite end, means defining cable retention and release channel means in said housing for a plurality of said cables, said channel means having an enlarged entrance portion and being of a configuration to permit insertion and removal of said opposite end of any one of said cables whereby any one of said cables may be inserted or removed individually and locking means actuatable between a position blocking said entrance portion of said channel means and a second position permitting movement of cables from said channel means through said entrance portion.

Abstract: A locking gun rack for vehicle mounting includes a slidable member for holding a latch member in locking position and a bolt lock for holding the slidable member in locked position and also includes slots for receiving the square shank of a carriage bolt which is threaded into a stationary member. The slot prevents rotation of the carriage bolt in the rack locked position and permits rotation of the carriage bolt in the rack unlocked condition. The latch member has a tongue extending through a slot in the slidable member and a lug engageable behind the slot in the locked condition.

Abstract: The present invention refers to a suspension attachment for suspending objects (2 and/or 31) on elongated units (3), preferably for suspending boat accessories on pulpit tubes on boats.

Abstract: A locking device for retaining a plurality of drawers in secured relation in a cabinet even while the cabinet is being transported and subjected to vibrations. The device includes a rod carried in snug fitting relation in openings provided in upper and lower support brackets secured, respectively, to upper and lower surfaces of the cabinet. The rod is movable into and out of engagement with the drawers while remaining in the support bracket.

Abstract: A security device is disclosed and is designed to allow articles secured by the device to be manipulated while remaining effectively secured. The device is particularly useful for securing articles of clothing which are required to be available for examination and trying on but which must be effectively secured to prevent theft. The device includes a plurality of flexible elongate elements each adapted to retain at least one article to be secured and an anchor member for the elements. The elements are releasably secured in an elongate slot in the anchor member and a lock is provided for preventing unauthorized release of the flexible elements.

Abstract: The invention relates to an arrangement in display and storage racks with swingable frames particularly for easily stolen and difficultly displayed articles (A), including at least one shelf space, having means (19-22) for preventing unauthorized removal of the articles (A) from the rack. The means (19-22) comprise projections or flanges projecting from the upper and lower portions of the shelf space and over the edge portions of the article (A), at least one of said projections (22) being movable vertically such that an article (A) is removable from the shelf space after the flange (22) has first been displaced to a position outside the edge portion of the article (A).

Abstract: A rack for securely displaying clothes while permitting the clothing to be tried on by a consumer is disclosed which includes a support stand and a hanger support bar mounted on the stand. The hanger support bar is hollow and has an elongated slot formed therein with a plurality of apertures along its length joined with the slot. Individual elongated flexible guard members having enlarged head portions at one end fit in any one of the apertures while preventing withdrawal through the slot. The guard members pass through a portion of a garment passed on a conventional hanger. Removal of the guards from the hanger support bar is prevented by a blocking device which can be moved between first and second positions to block the apertures. The end of the guard members which pass through the clothing are secured to a blocking device on the base of the display stand for preventing removal of a garment therefrom.

Abstract: An adjustable locking mechanism which supports and secures an object possessing a frame or like structure.

Abstract: The specification discloses a ski-storage rack enabling skis to be easily, yet positively, stored in a vertical position against a wall. The rack includes a wall-mounted pegboard from which extends a plurality of linearly aligned, headed pegs horizontally spaced to receive skis therebetweeen. Further included is a keeper board mountable on the pegs to retain the skis in position between the keeper board and pegboard. The keeper board defines a plurality of downwardly opening slots cooperating with the headed pegs to permit the keeper board to be slid over the pegs but not pulled axially beyond the peg heads. Preferably, a floor box is also included to support the lower ends of the skis.

Abstract: A tool storage device is disclosed including a cabinet having a plurality of vertically arranged planar side walls each containing a plurality of apertures adapted to receive a portion of a support hook. The cabinet is characterized by an internal assembly for locking the hook portions within the apertures to provide stable support for hand tools and the like. The locking assembly includes a plurality of locking plates arranged parallel to and spaced from the cabinet side walls, respectively, and a rotatable cam for displacing the locking plates relative to the side walls between locked positions in which the locking plates press the hook portions against the inner surfaces of the associated side walls, respectively, and unlocked positions in which the locking plates release the hook portions, respectively.

Abstract: A merchandising display device includes a display board and a bracket projecting from the front face of the display board for displaying products suspended from the bracket. The bracket includes a locking member for preventing removal of the displayed products unless the locking member is first unlocked.

Abstract: A housing is provided including peripherally extending side walls and a fixed wall extending between one set of corresponding marginal portions of the side walls. The side of the housing opposite the fixed wall is open and a cover is provided for the open side of the housing. The cover and housing include structure operable to releasably lock the cover in a closed position. At least one of the side walls has a slot formed therein opening through the free edge thereof remote from the fixed wall and a link chain section composed of interconnected links includes at least one link intermediate the opposite ends of the link chain section which may be received through the slot. The chain section and the portions of the one side wall defining the slot include coacting structure preventing longitudinal displacement of the chain section through the slot.

Abstract: A security mounting device for a chain saw is disclosed which consists of a base plate carrying a downwardly directed channel spaced above and at one end of the base plate. The channel is adapted to receive and embrace the operator's handle of a chain saw. A pair of transversely spaced plates are carried at the other end of the base plate and project upwardly therefrom and are adapted to receive therebetween the chain bar of the saw. Holes are provided in the upper ends of the spaced plates which receive a demountable pin, said pin, when in place, being adapted to confine the chain bar within the transversely spaced plates. Resilient means such as rubber-like pads may be carried by the base plate and the channel to flexibly engage the saw motor housing and operator handle, respectively. The pin may be provided with a hole to receive a conventional pad lock to prevent removal of the saw from the device.

Abstract: A locking device for retaining a plurality of drawers in secured relation a cabinet even while the cabinet is transported over rough terrain. The device includes a rod which is rotatable into and out of engagement with the drawers for releasably securing the drawers.

Abstract: A lockable picture hanging and straightening device for securing a picture to a wall. The device has a channel member which passes into and is locked into a rectangular member. A reel is attached to the rectangular member and a line acting as an adjustable length linkage is affixed from a convenient corner of the painting to the reel, and the reel is tightened to an extent that the picture is level. The point of attachment of the line to the picture must be on the side of the picture which is too low.

Abstract: This invention discloses a high security, inexpensive and versatile manner of locking firearms by means of a cloth covered, hardened chain passing through the trigger guards or telescopic sight mounts, or by looping around the narrow pistol grip area of each gun. The hardened chain is then locked together in the center of the rack with a hardened padlock. The opposite ends of the chain are anchored by means of heavy lag bolts which reach the depth of the wall studs as the design of the locking racks provides for the anchoring members to be centered over the wall studs of the house. A unique covered chain slot design is disclosed which allows the chain to enter the anchor rails of the rack while still providing maximum protection from access to the head of the anchoring bolts. The rack designs disclosed allow for locking a plurality of long guns, a plurality of handguns, and a plurality of long guns and handguns simultaneously.