Abstract: A vault assembly generally comprises a lock box, an anchor bracket, and a locking member. The lock box includes a mounting wall having a plurality of outward extending hooks arranged in a spaced pattern and a locking opening. The anchor bracket includes a panel for attachment of the lock box including one or more locking openings and a plurality of joining openings for receiving the hooks. The locking member is disposed in the box and includes a locking shaft for insertion in the locking openings and a locking flange on the end to prevent withdrawal. The lock box mounting wall can be attached in a plurality of positions to either side of the panel.

Abstract: An apparatus for attaching to a first wall that defines a security aperture. The apparatus comprises a housing defining a longitudinal axis and a locking flange extending from the housing on a shaft and having a profile that is complimentary to the security aperture, such that the locking flange has a first orientation relative to the security aperture for insertion into and removal from the security aperture, and a second orientation relative to the security aperture for retention within the security aperture. The locking flange is transformable between the first orientation and the second orientation. The apparatus further includes a locking member that is coupled to the housing and is cooperative with the locking flange for inhibiting transformation of the locking flange from the second orientation to the first orientation. The apparatus further comprises at least one leg that is parallel to the first wall.

Abstract: An anti-theft suspension device for screwdrivers or the alike is provided. The suspension device has a clamping member at the bottom of a suspension board. The clamping member has a hollow body with a tilted fixing plate installed inside. Both the hollow body and the fixing plate have openings allowing the tool to be inserted through. The tilted fixing plate is arranged so that the axis of its opening is not aligned with those of the clamping member's openings. When the tool is inserted through the openings, the friction between the tool and the fixing plate causes the axis of the fixing plate's opening to align with the openings of the clamping member and the tool thereby could be inserted easily. When the tool reaches its destination, a restoring force takes the fixing plate back to its original, tilted position and the tool is affixed to the fixing plate.

Abstract: An adjustable tamper-resistant overhead mounting system for a projector. The system includes brackets attachable to the projector and a suspension member attached to an overhead structure. At least one tamper resistant fastener is used at each connection of the brackets, the projector and the suspension member, to deter theft and tampering. The arrangement of the brackets may enable easy adjustable positioning of the projector about pitch, roll and yaw axes. The projector may also be enclosed in an enclosure system to protect against contact by foreign objects. The enclosure is adapted to be installable without removing the projector or otherwise disturbing the mounting system.

Abstract: An apparatus which inhibits the theft of equipment such as personal computers is disclosed. The equipment must have an external wall provided with a specially designed, approximately rectangular slot having preselected dimensions. An attachment mechanism includes a housing for a spindle having a first portion rotatable within the housing, a shaft extending outwardly from the housing, and a crossmember at the end of the shaft having peripheral dimensions closely conforming to the internal dimensions of the slot. An abutment mechanism also emanates from the housing, and is located on opposite sides of the shaft intermediate the housing and the crossmember. The peripheral cross-sectional dimensions of the abutment mechanism and the shaft in combination closely conform to the dimensions of the slot. The length of the shaft from the housing to the crossmember is approximately equal to the thickness of the external wall of equipment.

Abstract: A hanger is disclosed for a tool in the form of a socket and that includes a recess. The hanger includes a board, two locking elements extending from the board and a key located between the locking elements. The board includes an aperture so that it can be hung on an object secured to a wall. The key is moved between a non-locking position and a locking position. In the non-locking position, the key allows the locking elements to be biased toward each other so that they can be inserted in the recess of the socket. In the locking position, the key prevents biasing of the locking elements toward each other so that they cannot be pulled from the recess of the socket.

Abstract: An apparatus which inhibits the theft of equipment such as personal computers is disclosed. The equipment must have an external wall provided with a specially designed, approximately rectangular slot having preselected dimensions. An attachment mechanism includes a housing for a spindle having a first portion rotatable within the housing, a shaft extending outwardly from the housing, and a crossmember at the end of the shaft having peripheral dimensions closely conforming to the internal dimensions of the slot. An abutment mechanism also emanates from the housing, and is located on opposite sides of the shaft intermediate the housing and the crossmember. The peripheral cross-sectional dimensions of the abutment mechanism and the shaft in combination closely conform to the dimensions of the slot. The length of the shaft from the housing to the crossmember is approximately equal to the thickness of the external wall of equipment.

Abstract: An apparatus which inhibits the theft of equipment such as personal computers is disclosed. The equipment must have an external wall provided with a specially designed, approximately rectangular slot having preselected dimensions. An attachment mechanism includes a housing for a spindle having a first portion rotatable within the housing, a shaft extending outwardly from the housing, and a crossmember at the end of the shaft having peripheral dimensions closely conforming to the internal dimensions of the slot. An abutment mechanism also emanates from the housing, and is located on opposite sides of the shaft intermediate the housing and the crossmember. The peripheral cross-sectional dimensions of the abutment mechanism and the shaft in combination closely conform to the dimensions of the slot. The length of the shaft from the housing to the crossmember is approximately equal to the thickness of the external wall of equipment.

Abstract: An apparatus which inhibits the theft of equipment such as personal computers is disclosed. The equipment must have an external wall provided with a specially designed, approximately rectangular slot having preselected dimensions. An attachment mechanism includes a housing for a spindle having a first portion rotatable within the housing, a shaft extending outwardly from the housing, and a crossmember at the end of the shaft having peripheral dimensions closely conforming to the internal dimensions of the slot. An abutment mechanism also emanates from the housing, and is located on opposite sides of the shaft intermediate the housing and the crossmember. The peripheral cross-sectional dimensions of the abutment mechanism and the shaft in combination closely conform to the dimensions of the slot. The length of the shaft from the housing to the crossmember is approximately equal to the thickness of the external wall of equipment.

Abstract: A mounting apparatus for mounting a product to a structure is provided. The apparatus secures the product to the structure to prevent damage of the product during shipping. The mounting apparatus includes a base plate, two pin members, two pin engaging members, and a mounting device. The base plate has two apertures therethrough and is positioned against the structure. Each pin member has an enlarged head portion and a stem portion extending therefrom. In use, the stem portion of each pin member extends through the structure, through the associated aperture of the base plate, and is engaged with a respective pin engaging member. The head portion is positioned against the structure. Each pin engaging member is capable of releaseably holding the associated pin member. The mounting device allows for the connection of the product to the base plate. The mounting device is positioned between the apertures of the base plate.

Abstract: A state where a seal is stuck to an article is detected, and an unauthorized takeout is prevented. A stuck state detection seal comprises a sealing base member to be stuck to the article N and a sealing surface member to be stuck to the sealing base member overlapped thereon. Between the sealing members, there are provided stuck state detection means for detecting a stuck state between the two and an RF unit that transmits a detected stuck state signal and transmits/receives a takeout state signal of the article N. In the store are provided passage reception antennas for receiving the stuck state signal transmitted from the RF unit, gate reception antennas for receiving reading state signal transmitted from a bar code reader through the RF unit, and a store control unit for judging whether the takeout of the article N be permitted based on the reading state signal.

Abstract: A self-locking cable lock has a main shell, an external sleeve, an internal sleeve, a lock shell, a lock cylinder and a lock actuating assembly. The external sleeve is mounted in the main shell and has a stationary protruding rod extending out of the main shell. The internal sleeve is mounted in the external sleeve, is allowed to move axially relative to the external sleeve and has two movable protruding rods. The movable protruding rods extend out of the external sleeve and have inclined distal ends. The lock cylinder is mounted in the lock shell. The lock actuating assembly is mounted in the lock cylinder. The stationary protruding rod is pushed into a keyhole of a desired appliance and the movable protruding rods can be pressed to move axially. Then the cable lock is able to be self-locking.

Abstract: A mounting mechanism for storage device includes a tray (30) receiving a storage device (20) therein, a bracket (50) attached in the tray, and a chassis (2). An operating unit (10) pivotally attached to the bracket includes an actuator (60), a moveable member (90) and a fixing member (80) disposed in the actuator, and a spring (70) arranged between the moveable member and the actuator. The chassis includes a number of spacing plates (3) each defining a pair of apertures (4). The moveable member includes a pair of wedge-shaped extension tabs (922). The tray is secured in the chassis, with the extension tabs extending through the apertures the chassis. To detach the tray from the chassis, the operating unit is pivoted out and the moveable member is according rotated outward to withdraw its extension tabs from the apertures of the chassis.

Abstract: A display system for displaying an item of merchandise in a retail environment that allows a potential customer to handle the item while it is secured to the display system. The item is supported on a display shelf and is connected to a retractable cable. The shelf is locked to a base by an alarm unit. Unauthorized removal of the shelf, base, item of merchandise, severing of the retractable cable or alarm unit will activate an alarm. First and second locks lock the alarm unit to the base.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to camera mounting systems and, in particular, a universal camera mount apparatus incorporating a security device for use in theft prevention. The apparatus comprises an electronic anti-theft assembly in combination with a universally mountable mounting member. The universally mountable mounting member may then be secured to a camera by a fastener threaded into the camera's pre-existing tripod mount hole, for monitoring by the security device. As the majority of cameras manufactured incorporate tripod mounting holes, the mounting member may be used with the majority of today's cameras, regardless of shape, by providing alternative apertures for mounting in at least two intersecting directions of orientation.

Abstract: A gun lock for receiving and clamping a cross-sectional portion of a firearm. A slide bar is provided for mounting the gun lock to a surface in a storage location. A locking assembly slidably mountable to the slide bar is provided. A set screw assembly for releasably locking the locking assembly onto the sliding bar is provided. A set screw and a set screw nut locks the locking assembly onto the slide bar. The set screw is accessible by a hex key through an opening in housing of the apparatus only when the ratchet arm is in the unlocked open position. A pivotably attachable ratchet arm which resembles typical handcuffs is provided that has a plurality of ratchet teeth that enables the gun lock to clamp a wide variety of cross-sectional portions of different weapons. A solenoid has a plunger adapted to engage one of the ratchet teeth of the ratchet arm to lock the rotatable ratchet arm in position around the cross-sectional portion of the weapon to be locked.

Abstract: This invention relates to an apparatus for securing a projector. The apparatus is mountable to a ceiling drop pipe and comprises a cage and a drop pipe connector assembly. The cage has a plurality of interconnected members that together define an enclosure for housing a projector and impeding removal of the projector from the cage. At least some of the members are connected together by a member fastener that is fastenable only from inside the cage. The position of at least some of the members can be adjusted relative to other members so that the size of the enclosure can be adjusted to fit the projector snugly therein, thereby impeding access to the fastener.

Abstract: An electronic device includes two cases, a hinge unit which connects the two cases to each other and by which the two cases are openable and closeable, a cover member for decoration which is mounted on an outer surface of at least one of the two cases, a first engaging unit which is disposed in at least one of the cases, and a second engaging unit which is disposed in the cover member to be engaged with the first engaging unit. The cover member is detachably mounted on the outer surface of at least one of the cases by engaging the first and second engaging units with each other.

Abstract: A memory rewriting apparatus can rewrite control programs for a vehicle mounted ECU through communications reliably and easily. A transmission and reception circuit communicates with a data communications device that sends program data. An ID check circuit checks based on an ID check code attached to the data whether a subject vehicle on which the apparatus is installed is a vehicle to be rewritten. A communications condition determination device determines whether the communications condition is suitable for communications. A control part (MPU) controls writing program data into a memory of the vehicle mounted ECU. The control part notifies the non-completion of rewriting to the data communications device when determined, before and during data rewriting, that the communications condition is unsuitable, and it also notifies the completion of rewriting to the data communications device after the rewriting of the data has been completed, when determined that the communications condition is suitable.

Abstract: A security system for electronic devices such as computers that advantageously combines a conventional chassis assembly with an entrapment system that integrally inhibits unauthorized removal of not only the device, but also its internal components. The integrated security system preferably comprises an electronic device having a chassis and a cover attachable to the chassis, a security base plate, a first plurality of locking members attached to the base plate or the chassis, a second plurality of locking members formed in the base plate or the chassis and cover, the second plurality of locking members being adapted to receive and capture a separate one of the first plurality of locking members to secure the device to the base plate and to integrally lock the cover to the chassis while the device remains secured to the base plate, and a lock operably coupled to the device and the base plate to prevent removal of the device from the base plate.

Abstract: A vehicle-mounted electronic apparatus includes a case having an opening on the front surface thereof, a face that moves from an ordinary orientation which is vertical or oblique in front of the case to an accommodated orientation in which the face is accommodated within the case, a manipulation member disposed on the manipulation surface of the face so as to face forward when the face is in the ordinary orientation, and an orientation variable means for circularly moving the face from the ordinary orientation to the accommodated orientation and for drawing the face into the case through the opening. The manipulation member is supported by the face so as to be free to advance and retract, so that the amount of projection thereof from the manipulation surface changes.

Abstract: An apparatus for securing an appliance to a support surface comprises a first base and a second base. The first and second bases are sized to allow the first base to be nestable within the second base. The first base is movable between first and second positions with respect to said second base. In the first position, the bases are in an unlocked position and an interlocking member is disengaged; and in the second position, the interlocking member is engaged to interlock the bases.

Abstract: A device suitable for suspending a component, such as a flat panel display screen, which device includes a carrier comprising at least one hook or one recess and a nearby opening, as well as an intermediate plate comprising at least one recess which can be positioned over said hook or a hook which can be positioned in said recess, as well as a passage positioned coaxially opposite the opening present in the carrier. The intermediate plate further comprises a resilient strip extending substantially parallel to the intermediate plate, which strip is provided with a pin which is supported in the passage. The pin is movable against spring force from a first position, in which it is disposed in the opening in the carrier, to a second position, in which it is disposed outside said opening.

Abstract: A laptop computer display module (28) for use in a clamshell type laptop computer includes a telescoping rail assembly (100) that enables the display module (28) to be extended upwardly from a keyboard module (24) of the laptop computer when the display module is rotated to an open position. A computer display panel (28) is rotatably mounted to a display support member (120) of the display module adjacent a top margin of the display panel (70) so that the display panel (70) can be manually swung away from the display support member (120) and toward a user of the laptop computer (20). The invention enables the display panel (70) to be positioned at a comfortable viewing angle without blocking access to the keyboard module (24) for typing and is particularly useful in depth-constrained workspaces such as airplane passenger seats, where the display support member (120) must be positioned at an acute angle relative to the keyboard module (24).

Abstract: A device for safely storing a firearm such as a rifle or shotgun includes a frame for securing the device to a surface such as a vehicle floorboard or the like. The device is defined by a locking system for closing off the end of a barrel and the clip area as well as for precluding access to the trigger device. A lock housing, slidably positionable on a tubular member secured to the frame, enables accommodation for various length barrels, and is deployed to close off the open end thereof. The device is particularly adapted for safely mounting and storing a pair of firearms.

Abstract: A detection and signaling apparatus is mountable in a fire hydrant to detect a parameter, such as unauthorized movement of a discharge nozzle cap relative to the fire hydrant. A housing carrying a sensor, such as a motion detector, is mounted inside of the cap. The sensor has an output connected to a transmitter. Movement of the cap relative to the fire hydrant activates the motion detector which generates an output signal causing the transmitter to remotely transmit a tamper detection signal and, also, a fire hydrant location identification code. A pressure sensor can also be coupled to the transmitter to sense water supply main pressure and water flow through the fire hydrant.

Abstract: Portable computing devices, such as notebook and palm top computers are provided which include top and bottom housing portions connected by a hinge. These devices further include a leather grain layer adhered, heat sealed or ultrasonically welded to the housing.

Abstract: Security locks for portable electronic devices and other portable devices that have a relatively high economic value. The locks include housings that have a locking member extending therefrom. The locking member extends into a slot defined within the portable device and is configurable into a locked configuration that inhibits removal from the slot. The housing is coupled to a separate object that prevents movement of the portable device away from the object when the locking member is in the locked configuration.

Abstract: A locking device has a base, a positioning element, a positioning frame, a cable and a lock assembly. The base has a positioning tab and a squeezing device. The positioning element is attached to the bottom of the base configured for the base being attached to an object. The positioning frame is pivotally attached to the base and has a telescopic body. The cable is moveably received in the base and has one end extending out from the base and provided by a hook to connect to the positioning frame. The lock assembly is mounted in the base and detachably locks the cable. Accordingly, a PDA and a charging base can be securely held on the base with the positioning frame and the cable. This can keep the PDA and the charging base from being unauthorizedly moved.

Abstract: A server housing, comprising a top cover and a base frame, is provided. The top cover has a top piece and parallel first side and second side. The two parallel sides are coupled with two opposite sides of the top piece. Each of the top piece and the two parallel sides has an interior. The top cover further comprises: two approximately parallel latches, five approximately parallel tabs, two first prominences and two second prominences. The two approximately parallel latches are on the interior of the top piece. The five approximately parallel tabs are on the interior of the top piece. The two first prominences are on the interior of the first side. The two second prominences are on the interior of the second side. The base frame is assembled with the top cover and comprises: a first side panel, a second side panel and a mounting bracket. The first side panel comprises two first guiding recesses for receiving the first prominences. The second side panel is parallel to the first side panel.

Abstract: The present invention provides a hydrant locking device to be used in conjunction with a fire hydrant having locking nuts which includes, a base arm having a first base arm portion and a second base arm portion. A top arm extends upwardly from the base arm and includes a top arm cap for covering at least one of the locking nuts. The first base arm portion is detachably secured to the second base arm portion, wherein the base arm and the top arm are secured to the fire hydrant when the first base arm portion is secured to the second base arm portion.

Abstract: A universal mounting mechanism for holding objects, such as electrical, medical, optical or audio/visual components needing secure physical connection to another surface in such a way that the mounted object can be easily and quickly installed and removed. It locks the object by providing surfaces on three planes that firmly engage the object so it does not move during transportation or when mounted on a fixed surface. It is low in profile so it does not obstruct the use of the items being held. The mount has no loose parts that can be lost during installation or removal of the mounted objects. Furthermore, the mount has the added feature of locking into either the open or closed position. Because the range of motion is limited, the top of the mount will not move into a position where it could be damaged or obstruct the use of adjacently mounted items.

Abstract: A security apparatus connects an electronic device to a structure. The security apparatus includes a structural mount, a security enclosure, and a swivel mechanism. The structural mount extends from the structure. The security enclosure has a tray that can mount a variety of electronic devices externally to the security enclosure. The security enclosure also has a security housing that slidably receives the tray. The tray and the security housing define a substantially secure fastening volume wherein at least one electronic device fastener is located. The swivel mechanism, which is at least partially located within the fastening volume, engages the security housing and orients the security enclosure and the electronic device attached thereto with respect to the structure.

Abstract: An apparatus for securing a component in a computer system includes a housing having a component bay including a first and a second positioning device in a first sequence. A component for the bay includes a first and a second positioning device in a second sequence, which is inverse to the first sequence. In this manner, when the component is inserted into the bay, the second positioning device of the bay engages the first positioning device of the component and, simultaneously, the first positioning device of the bay engages the second positioning device of the component.

Abstract: There is disclosed a security anchoring device attachable to a sign or the like and anchorable to the ground to prevent or discourage theft and vandalism. According to one aspect of the invention, the security anchoring device includes a coupling member mountable to a member of the sign and also mountable along the shaft of a ground anchor. The ground anchor preferably has a tool engagement portion at its distal end that allows the ground anchor to be coupled to a power tool to drive the anchor into the ground.

Abstract: A wall mount comer gun lock assembly having a wall mount bracket, a wall mount bracket cover, a barrel rest, and an open loop gun ring. The wall mount bracket is installed in the corner of a room by a plurality of lag bolts that pass through apertures in the wall mount bracket. The wall bracket cover nests within the wall mount bracket and prevents access to the heads of the lag bolts. One end of the open loop gun ring is inserted through aligned apertures on the respective ends of the wall mount bracket and the wall mount bracket cover and then slid through the aligned apertures of the trigger guards of the firearms to be locked up. An elongated sliding tubular member is slid onto the tip of the open loop gun ring and the sliding tubular member has a length sufficient to close the space between the spaced tips of the open loop gun ring. A keeper member releasably connects the tips of the open gun loop ring together.

Abstract: The invention is a lock for a gun that locks the trigger so it cannot be moved. The lock fits between the trigger and the trigger guard and keeps the trigger from moving. One of the unique features of the lock is that it can be locked both by a key and a padlock. The lock is comprised of two sections that in the preferred embodiment are made out of plastic which are attached together by a flexible strip of plastic and, thus, can be molded as a single piece. In approximately the middle of both sections is an opening. In this opening is placed the lock cylinder with a pin. From the end of the lock cylinder extends a loop with a sufficient size opening that a shackle of a padlock can be placed through it. To use the lock, one places the two sections together between the trigger and the trigger guard and then inserts the key into the lock cylinder and turns it. Once the pin falls in the proper location, the lock is securely held together between the trigger and trigger guard such that the trigger cannot be moved.

Abstract: A CD player includes a device main body, a blind panel with which the front surface panel side of the device main body is covered, an operating part for operating the device main body, a display part for displaying the contents of an operation, and a blind panel moving and operating mechanism for moving the blind panel between a shield position where the front surface panel side is shielded and a position where the front surface panel side is exposed and the operating part can be used. The operating part is arranged on a surface opposed to the front surface panel of the device main body in the shield position of the blind panel. The display part is arranged on the front surface panel of the device main body. The size of the operating part and the display part are enlarged to improve an operability and easily view the display part.

Abstract: A computer system is formed using a riser card and a chassis with serviceability features. The riser card includes a connector disposed at an interior facing surface of the riser card for facilitating coupling of a storage device with removable medium to the riser card. The sealed chassis includes a covered opening disposed on a wall of the chassis that can be uncovered to provide access to service one or more components. The riser card in cooperation with the sealed chassis conceals the storage device, if provided. The riser card and the sealed chassis may be independently employed.

Abstract: A universal mounting mechanism for holding objects, such as electrical, medical, optical or audio/visual components needing secure physical connection to another surface in such a way that the mounted object can be easily and quickly installed and removed. It locks the object by providing surfaces on three planes that firmly engage the object so it does not move during transportation or when mounted on a fixed surface. It is low in profile so it does not obstruct the use of the items being held. The mount has no loose parts that can be lost during installation or removal of the mounted objects. Furthermore, the mount has the added feature of locking into either the open or closed position. Because the range of motion is limited, the top of the mount will not move into a position where it could be damaged or obstruct the use of adjacently mounted items.

Abstract: An apparatus which inhibits the theft of equipment such as personal computers is disclosed. The equipment must have an external wall provided with a specially designed, approximately rectangular slot having preselected dimensions. An attachment mechanism includes a housing for a spindle having a first portion rotatable within the housing, a shaft extending outwardly from the housing, and a crossmember at the end of the shaft having peripheral dimensions closely conforming to the internal dimensions of the slot. An abutment mechanism also emanates from the housing, and is located on opposite sides of the shaft intermediate the housing and the crossmember. The peripheral cross-sectional dimensions of the abutment mechanism and the shaft in combination closely conform to the dimensions of the slot. The length of the shaft from the housing to the crossmember is approximately equal to the thickness of the external wall of equipment.

Abstract: A locking device for a compact computer or a small computer, in particular, a personal data accessory or a palm data accessory (hereinafter referred to as PDA), is presented. The invention also includes a blocking device which is connected with the locking mechanism and is convertible between an unlocking position and a locking position, the blocking device is adapted to be locked and secured by the locking mechanism. The blocking device is adapted to be set to the locking position and resist against the incline surface of the stand so as to lock and secure the PDA with the stand.

Abstract: A security device for portable computer is disclosed. The security device comprises an anchor attached securely to the portable computer. The device also includes a lock box that makes use of a channel, wherein the channel is open at each end and is selectively openable laterally. The device further includes a cord that couples the anchor and the lock box.

Abstract: One or more horizontal brackets mounted to a surface provide support, positioning, and locking when one or more hanger bodies with adjustable hooks are attached to the back of a picture or other object so that the hooks grab onto the brackets. The brackets are beveled to provide space for the hooks between the surface and the bracket. The upward and downward facing hooks on the hangers move vertically along screws and hook onto the top and bottom of the horizontal brackets. The downward facing hooks that grab onto the top of the bracket provide support and horizontal positioning by sliding along the length of the bracket. They also position the picture to the desired height and make it level. The upward facing hooks that grab onto the bottom of the brackets lock the picture onto the brackets.

Abstract: A system and method for assembling and disassembling a personal computer or components within a personal computer is disclosed. In the system and method, a computer case can be opened and closed, and computer components can be latched or unlatched, by means of a control program and locking devices that are remotely controlled by the control program.

Abstract: A trainline support bracket and a fastener for mounting the bracket to a rail car coupler assembly which includes spaced, downwardly extending mounting extensions having aligned bores therein, with the bracket including a pair of upwardly extending arms, spaced apart a distance to be positioned directly outside of the mounting extension. The openings in each of the upwardly extending arms are aligned with bores in the extensions. A headed bolt extends through the aligned bores and openings to attach the bracket to the coupler assembly. A nut is threaded on the bolt. The specific improvement of the present invention is a retainer which is attached to the bolt and bracket and prevents removal of the bolt from the aligned openings and bores even if the nut is removed from the bolt.

Abstract: A security holder for an item such as the jewel case of a CD, DVD or the like. The holder comprises a shell defined by a pair of major faces separated by side edges of the shell. The item is inserted through a mouth into the holder between said major faces of the shell. The mouth and the shell are formed as a unitary construction. The mouth is provided with retaining means past which the item may be inserted into the shell but which prevent withdrawal of the item from within the holder.

Abstract: Retractable hitching post for bicycles having a casing which is mounted in the ground, a post which is telescopically mounted in the casing for movement between a retracted position in which the post is below ground level and an extended position in which a substantial portion of the post is above ground level. The post can be secured in the extended position, and a bicycle can be locked to the post. In some disclosed embodiments, the post is cushioned by air damping as it returns to its retracted position.

Abstract: A device for preventing a thin apparatus from overturning by fixing it with a fixing portion of a desk and the like. The device prevents overturn of the thin apparatus, which is a tower type computer, or the like, as the apparatus is fixed to an overhanging part of the desk using a fixture which is a combination of a hook and a U-shaped bracket, and the like when the thin apparatus is disposed in dead space at the back of, the side of, or under a desk.

Abstract: The invention relates to an arrangement (10) for rapid securing of an apparatus (12) such as, for example, a car radio or a navigation device, in an installation opening (14) in a motor vehicle. The invention proposes providing the apparatus (12) with laterally projecting brackets (22), over which slide members (30) arranged at the sides of the apparatus (12) engage in a locking position. In a mounting position, the slide members (30) release the brackets (22) so that the apparatus (12) can be pulled out of the installation opening (14) and inserted therein. (FIG.