Abstract: An article to be protected from unauthorized removal is enbraced by a continuous unhinged band. The band has band flanges which can releasably be held to one another to hold the article. A U-shaped retainer connected to the band has two retention flanges to overhang the article. The article is thereby protected against unauthorized removal in any direction.

Abstract: The invention relates to a receptacle having a base part, a cover part which can be drawn over the base part and a resiliently mounted catch for joining the two parts together. A means for safeguarding against unauthorized removal of the cover part from the base part provides the catch with a crown in a cavity in the base part and associates with the crown a locking mechanism which is also disposed in the cavity and can be actuated from without only by a tool.

Abstract: A hold down assembly for removable vehicle accessories comprises a rigid friction rod, which depends from the accessory, and a retaining assembly, which consists of a retaining disc, a spring, a spring base disc, an actuator cable, and a cable ferrule. In the operation of the holding assembly, the rigid friction rod is inserted into the retaining assembly and enters an aperture of the retaining disc which guides and directs the rod end through the center of the spring and into an aperture of the spring base disc. The pulling force exerted on the actuator cable causes the ferrule to exert a downward eccentric pressure on the retaining disc. When subjected to such off-center pressure, the retaining disc is pulled down in a tilted fashion causing an engaging edge of the retaining disc to bite into the rigid friction rod.

Abstract: A low profile security device for television remote controls, televisions, and other appliances has a lower housing that encloses a leaf spring. The control module is held by an upper housing with a stud on the bottom. The stud can be locked in an opening in the lower housing by the leaf spring. A key-like member can be inserted through a hole in the side of the lower housing and a similar hole in a tab inside the lower housing. Rotation of the key-like member depresses the leaf spring, permitting the release of the stud. Another embodiment of the release mechanism uses a rod with a tapered or pointed tip that permits the rod to pass through the side hole and over the leaft spring.

Abstract: Disclosed is a detachable type carborne electronic apparatus equipped with a rotatable handle, which can be used both in carrying the electronic apparatus and in locking and unlocking the electronic apparatus from the car body. Specifically after being pushed in the dashboard, the electronic apparatus can be locked by rotating and lowering its handle. The electronic apparatus can be unlocked by rotating and raising its handle, and then the electronic apparatus is ready for withdrawal from the dashboard.

Abstract: A rotatable, theft-resistant mount for office instruments such as computer consoles in accordance with the invention comprises a base having two vertically stacked sections. The lower section is generally circular with a depression in the middle of its upper surface. The upper section has a matching circular surface defined by a depending rim which nests over the circular lower section, and a depending stud rotatably affixed in its lower surface which mates with the depression in the upper surface of the lower section. The lower section is also provided with a diametrical tubular passage passing through the central depression. The depending stud affixed to the upper section is provided with a hole through which an elongated locking rod positioned within the tubular passage extends, thus preventing the upper section of the base from being separated from the lower section, while permitting relative rotation of the two sections.

Abstract: A theft deterrent device comprises an anchor means for securing the theft deterrent device to the bottom surface area of a secured item, a thin high tensile wire means operably connected to the anchor means for extending through a small drill hole in a horizontal mounting surface, and a locking means below the bottom of the horizontal mounting surface for coupling with and tensioning the thin high tensile wire means, whereby when the thin wire means is extended through the small drill hole and coupled with the locking means the theft deterrent device and the secured item are secured to the horizontal mounting surface.

Abstract: Mounting means are provided for securing the casing of an audio device to the instrument panel structure of a vehicle. Tabs are provided on the casing to engage a bracket provided as part of the instrument panel structure. This is done by means of slots provided in the bracket. A spring arm is provided on the casing to firmly hold the casing in place after the tabs have been inserted into the slots. The casing is fixedly held in place by means of fastening means which are installed from a position in front of the instrument panel.

Abstract: A beach umbrella anchoring system comprises an anchor member comprising a container, in the form of a beach bag, for containing a weighting medium, such as sand, and a connector for connecting the container to a beach umbrella restraining device; and a beach umbrella restraining device comprising a flexible cable member, a releasable connector fixed to one end of the cable for releasably connecting the cable to a beach umbrella, a second releasable connector, fixed to the other end of the cable, for releasably connecting the cable member to the connector of the anchor member, and a third releasable connector, slidingly attached to the cable member intermediate the ends thereof for releasably attaching the cable member to the beach umbrella. The anchoring system may be supplied in the form of a kit comprising the anchoring member (beach bag) the restraining device, and a sand shovel for filling the container member with sand.

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 wall attached base includes locking members rotatable into overlying relationship with the flanges of a tubular metal frame to confine same adjacent the wall surface. Appendages on the base receive a tool for imparting rotation to the base for moving of the locking members into and out of frame locking positions. Portions of the base frictionally engage the frame to prevent undesired rotation of the base. The frictional portions of the base are yieldable ears formed on the locking members or, in the modified form of the invention, surfaces on the appendages of the base adapted for frictional engagement with the frame. Wall marking pins are provided for temporary installation within each base to precisely mark the wall for installation of screw means.

Abstract: A two-plate security device. Each plate has a set of similar but opposite directed keyhole slots releasably to be joined by a headed coupler with heads that cannot pass through the neck of the slots, but can pass through a larger opening of the slot. Sliding the plates in-plane relative to one another traps the couplers and holds the plates together. Reversing the movement releases them. The slots are formed in a nonrectangular pattern so as to facilitate correct alignment of the plates when the device is being assembled. Alignment pins and slots are also shown, and also a band to be held by the device to encircle a protected device.

Abstract: The invention relates to a mounting device on hardware or fittings, especially shelves and holders, which contain at least one base part which is to be fastened to a wall or the like and which has a bearing surface which can be pressed onto the base part and completely conceals it in the installed state. To create a theft-proof connection between these parts two kinds of fastening means are used. The one fastening means associated with the fully installed state of the cover part prevents, in the assembled state, any even partial unintentional separation of the cover part from the base part, and in the separated state permits the cover part to be removed completely. The other fastening means does permit a partial removal of the cover part from the base part in the assembled state, and complete removal in the separated state, but is accessible only when the cover part is in an at least partially removed state of the cover part which can be achieved only after the release of the first fastening means.

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: A device for the securing of protected articles such as computers to the side or a top of a desk, which includes a base plate having an adhesive pad secured between the base plate and the desk or other object. A plurality of posts rise from the base and are engaged by a second plate. The protected article is placed in the spacing between the plates and between the posts. Releasable locking means holds this engagement of the second plate to the posts. A retention bracket is restrained to the assembled plates and posts and includes a pair of shoulders overhanging the spacing between the plates to prevent removal of the article from the spacing.

Abstract: A mounting unit for inserting into mounting openings of power vehicles comprises a shield member having a rear side, and a plurality of clamping elements connected with the shield member and fixable to a wall which limits a mounting opening of a power vehicle, each of the clamping elements having a slotted sleeve extending from the rear side of the shield member, a threaded member, and a clamping member extending outwardly beyond the sleeve and longitudinally displaceable in direction toward the shield member in response to rotation of the threaded member.

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: A security cover for a conventional telephone installation backboard, characterized by use of a pair of mounting members rapidly attachable to the backboard, one of which includes a hinged door panel which may be pivoted toward and away from the other mounting member to provide selective access to the backboard. The pair of mounting members are so constructed to permit mounting the backboard without disturbing any existing wiring connections on the backboard and once installed, the hinged door panel may be locked in a close position to prohibit unauthorized access to wiring disposed on the backboard.

Abstract: The securement of bicycles, yard appliances and the like in a shelter structure having wall studs is contemplated. The securement means generally comprise a channel section member that fits over a wall stud. A plate member is secured to the outside of one of the channel member flanges and projects beyond the channel member web. The projecting portion of the plate member is provided with a hole spaced from the edges thereof. After the securement means are mounted relative to a wall stud, a locking member such as a chain or cable passes through the hole and also encircles some portion of the thing to be secured.

Abstract: A storage cabinet adapted for mounting on a wall having side panels, a bottom panel, a top wall, and a door. Keyhole slots extend through edge portions of the bottom panel. A conventional screw and non-removable stud extend through each slot, with the studs being non-removably secured to the side panel. The screws engage the front portions of the keyhole slots and the studs engage the back portions of the keyhole slots. A cover is removably secured to the back inside portion of the side panel so that the back edge of the bottom panel; is in abutting engagement with the cover.

Abstract: A device and method for locking spare tires, such as spare tires which are raised and lowered by a winch mechanism on the undercarriages of vehicles. The device in one embodiment includes first and second flanges, which may be part of a yoke saddled over a support member, such as the shaft connected to the spare tire winch mechanism. The flanges have holes through which an upper segment of a shaft is placed and held. The lower segment of the shaft typically passes through the lug hole of the wheel, below which a lock housing is coupled to the shaft. A plurality of grooves are provided in the shaft to allow the lock housing to be placed at various positions therealong to accommodate various tire and wheel size combinations. The upper segment of the shaft may include core and tab portions which engage a hole in one of the flanges when the upper segment of the shaft is rotated in the hole. This may be accomplished using a tab having a chorded circle shape corresponding to a chorded circle profile of the hole.

Abstract: A fog light security apparatus (10) adapted to secure a plurality of fog lights (50) wherein the security apparatus (10) comprises: a base unit (11); a cover unit (12); and a securing unit (13), wherein the securing unit (13) comprises a plurality of securing members (22) adapted to secure the cover unit (12) to the base unit (11); and, wherein the securing members (22) comprise threaded bolt elements (23) having an enlarged head (24) with a specially contoured recess (25) that will only accept a complimentary configured tool (80).

Abstract: This invention provides an attachment structure of a car sound apparatus of the type in which an inner case is fitted in an opening of a dashboard panel and the car sound apparatus is inserted through an insertion hole of the inner case and attached there, which is characterized in that pin fitting portions are provided on the front ends of the side faces of the inner case each comprising an inclined edge and a fitting groove, and lock pin units are provided on the side faces of the car sound apparatus each allowing up and down movement of its lock pin, wherein at the time of attaching the car sound apparatus to the inner case the lock pin moves along the inclined edge and fits in the fitting groove of the pin fitting portion, whereas at the time of detachment the lock pin is moved upward by means of a removing member to release engagement with the fitting groove to thereby permit pulling out.

Abstract: A car electronic device mounting assembly for mounting a car stereo or other car electronic device in a mounting aperture provided in a car body comprises a rectangular, hollow bracket fixed in the mounting aperture and having an engage hole formed in its side wall, lock claws provided on the car electronic device to engage the engage hole to hold the car device immovable with respect to the bracket, and an unlocking bar configured to resiliently retract the lock claws from the engage hole into the interior of the electronic device to unlock the electronic device from the bracket.

Abstract: A security device for business machines, such as personal computers, typewriters and the like comprising a two piece clamp which has one end releasably affixable to said business machine and the other end thereof engagable with a locking cable or the like.

Abstract: A hydrant securing device is adapted for use on a conventional fire hydrant having an exposed upper valve nut and a pair of caps each formed with a cap nut. The device preferrably comprises a one-piece steel yoke having a generally U-shaped configuration dimensioned for seating directly on the valve and cap nuts. The yoke has a a generally horizontal base formed with an opening dimensioned for location about the valve nut, and a pair of downwardly-directed arms, each arm having an opening dimensioned for location about one of the cap nuts. The openings conform generally to the shape of the nuts and prevent rotation of the nuts relative to the yoke so that the caps cannot be removed and water flow cannot be initiated. The yoke is sufficiently resilient that the arm portions can be elastically separated to permit simultaneous location of the openings about the valve and cap nuts and to permit removal of the hydrant securing device in the event of a fire.

Abstract: An improved security system for preventing the theft of items, such as typewriters and personal computers. The system has a security plate which is fixed to the item that is to be secured. A bendable member is permanently attached to a center area of a plate base, and has a free end spaced from the center area of the base. A loop is advantageously formed on the free end for attaching the bendable member to a cable, chain or the like used to attach the plate to the anchor. When an attempt is made to forcibly remove the item, the bendable member bends to direct the removal force to the center of the plate where it can be distributed over the entire base and thereby more effectively resisted.

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 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 storage cabinet adapted for mounting on a wall having side panels, a bottom panel, a top wall, and door. Keyhole slots extend through edge portions of the bottom panel. A conventional screw and non-removable stud extend through each slot, with the studs being non-removably secured to the side panel. The screws engage the front portions of the keyhole slots and the studs engage the back portions of the keyhole slots. A cover is removably secured to the back inside portion of the side panel so that the back edge of the bottom panel is in abutting engagement with the cover.

Abstract: A surveillance camera mount including a bracket and a base defining a hollow housing which are formed so as to render the mount essentially tamper-proof. The bracket is adapted to be secured to a mounting surface and includes a surface adapted to support a surveillance camera and an opening or channel disposed to face opposite the camera supporting surface. The base conforms to the opening or channel in the bracket and has a flange extending substantially about the perimeter thereof with at least a portion adapted to be disposed internally of the bracket. When the base is secured to the bracket, the fasteners adapted to mount the bracket to the mounting surface and the camera to the camera supporting surface are concealed.

Abstract: The invention relates to a device for preventing a portable object from being removed from a support. The device of the invention comprises a pair of members each formed with an attachment base having an adhesive securing surface facing one direction and with at least one connecting arm projecting from the base in an opposite direction, the members being adapted to interconnect the object and the support through the connecting arms with one member having its attachment base adhesively secured to the object and the other member having its attachment base adhesively secured to the support and the connecting arms extending in side-by-side relationship. The device further includes tamper-proof fastening means for coupling together the connecting arms whereby to securely connect the object to the support.

Abstract: A combined handle and lock mechanism for a dashboard mounted apparatus, such as a car radio, comprises a slide displaceable in a guide on either side of the apparatus, the outer end of each slide being made as a handle and the inner end of each slide cooperating with a latch member to lock the apparatus in a cassestte. The slide has an inserted position, in which it is locked against being pushed out, at the same time the latch member is blocked in a locked position. When the slide is pushed in further the latch member and the slide are unlocked so that the slide handle is accessible for pulling out the apparatus.

Abstract: Bench tool mounting apparatus has a single rectangular outer part for fixing to a work bench work station and that defines three interior three-dimensional orthogonally contiguous marginal areas adjacent three outer part sides and center openings on a fourth side. There are also a plurality of inner identical parts, each for having a bench tool fixed thereon and each defining three three-dimensional marginal projections adapted for each to slidably engage in the marginal areas of the single outer part through the center openings thereof and thereby securely mount a bench tool on the work bench. A pair of bolts engage respectively in vertically aligned and spaced-apart bolt holes defined through an inner part marginal projection and an outer part defining an adjacent marginal area to lock the inner and outer parts together.

Abstract: A theft resistant condiment dispenser for dispensing such condiments as salt and pepper. There is a first box-like support member which is secured to a table by a flexible member which permits movement of the box-like member around a table but which prevents its removal from the table. The box-like support member in turn supports a second support member to which the condiment containers are secured. This second support member is in turn secured by another elongate flexible member to the box-like member. If it is desired to dispense either one or the other of two condiments selectively, provision is made for reversing the position of one of the dispensers with respect to the other so that by proper manipulation either of two condiments can be selectively dispensed.

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: Automobile radio or tape deck retainer including a bracket to fit over the protruding adjustment shaft of the radio, connected to a flexible, sever-resistant cable extending from the bracket along the side of the radio to a structural portion of the automobile, to which the cable is secured.

Abstract: A non-removable hanger for a picture frame comprises a pair of flat hanger members having openings at each end, threaded fasteners for pivotably attaching lower ends of the hanger members to opposite vertical sides of the frames and threaded fasteners for attaching upper ends of the hanger members to the wall. The hanger members are attached to the wall after being attached to the back of the frame by rotating or pivoting the picture frame against the wall so that the ends of the hanger members are alternately exposed. The exposed ends are screwed into the wall. A spring lock engages the hanger members and prevents them from pivoting once the frame is mounted and positioned in its proper vertical position.

Abstract: A work station is designed for use with electronic equipment whereby the placement of the equipment in the work station prevents undesired electromagnetic coupling between various pieces of the electronic equipment. A substantially horizontal work surface is provided between a cabinet at one end and a safe at the other end. The cabinet provides a Faraday cage for receiving a MODEM and for preventing the passage of electromagnetic radiation, whereby undesired coupling between the MODEM and other pieces of electronic equipment is substantially precluded. The safe is designed to house an encryption device. A horizontal work surface supports electronic input equipment, such as a word processor, in position for convenient use by an operator. The electronic equipment on the work surface is connected to the encryption device in the safe which is, in turn, connected to a modulator-demodulator (MODEM) in the cabinet.

Abstract: A device for securing an electric storage battery against theft and holding it in the battery support tray provided in an automotive vehicle. The device includes special stanchions which extend upwardly from the battery support tray to support a rigid plate in overlaying relationship with respect to the top of the battery. The plate is attached to the stanchions with special anti-theft fastener assemblies which require the use of a special removal tool, and a battery hold-down pad is interposed between the plate and the battery to hold it in place.

Abstract: A vase locking device for use with a grave or monument to alternately secure a combination vase and base in either the stored or upright position comprising an adaptor apparatus including a first and second adaptor element and a lower lock member selectively coupled together by an interconnecting member such that the vase locking device secures the vase to the base in the stored position with the first adaptor element and the vase and base in the upright position with the second adaptor element.

Abstract: A frame body for retaining a display article and having a rear surface that can be releasably secured to a support surface. Included in the invention is a releasable latch mechanism for attaching the rear surface to the support surface and movable between a locked position preventing removal of the frame body from the support surface and a release position allowing removal thereof. The latch mechanism comprises a release disposed between and substantially concealed by the frame body and the support surface and operable to move the latch mechanism to the release position so as to allow removal of the frame body. Also included in the invention are a plurality of spaced apart catch brackets for mounting on the support surface and adapted to releasably engage the rear surface and to be completely retained within receptacles defined thereby.

Abstract: A vandal-resistant and tamper-proof security mirror assembly. The mirror is particularly useful for installation in a prison cell and is not removable from the viewing side thereof but is removable and replaceable from the back of the mounting surface such as from a pipe chase. The mirror assembly is held in a pan which is held behind an opening of the mounting surface.

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 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 mounting and locking device for a dispenser consists of a mounting plate provided with holes enabling it to be screwed to a wall or similar support and having projections engageable with grooves formed in the back of the dispenser so that the dispenser can be engaged with the mounting plate by downward sliding movement. A latch member is provided on a portion of the mounting plate which is obscured by the dispenser when the dispenser is mounted on the mounting plate. The latch member is arranged in an operative position to project from the mounting plate and locate in a recess formed in the rear of the dispenser so that if an attempt is made to remove the dispenser by sliding it upwardly relative to the mounting plate the latch engages the dispenser and prevents it from being removed.

Abstract: A rigid frame attachment for resisting tampering with an electrical meter. Angle irons enframe the meter face, with frame portions extending rearwardly along a lateral wall of the meter housing to rear frame portions engaging the rear wall of the housing. The front of the frame is attached, as by a lock, to the meter front wall at a point spaced from the side walls of the housing.

Abstract: An outdoor park grill of superior strength and resistance to wear, vandalism and deformation stress which is comprised of a firebox, and a grate which covers the firebox which is wholly adjustable. The adjustability of the grate is provided by attachment of the grate to a pair of spaced apart vertically oriented grate posts attached to the bottom of the firebox and extending upwardly out of the box and looping around to engage the back wall of the firebox. The grate extends over the firebox and is defined by a pair of spaced apart grate sidebars and front and rear bars extending between the side bars and a plurality of rack bars, with the grate bars having a front handle portion and a rear eyelet which slidably engages the grate posts and also dwells in a different plane than the rack bars to provide a combination of compression and tension in a truss-like arrangement when downward pressure is placed on the grate handles.

Abstract: A security mounting for a coin telephone includes a mounting member having a plurality of mounting openings and a frame positioned about the area of the mounting member having the openings. A telephone enclosure is positioned within the frame and has security studs which interlock with the mounting openings. The telephone enclosure is smaller in one dimension than the opening formed by the frame, thus permitting the enclosure to be installed and the security studs interlocked with the mounting openings. A locking bar is positioned within the frame and fills the space formed by the difference in dimension between the frame and telephone enclosure. A telephone mounting cover encloses the frame and locking bar and has an opening extending peripherally about the telephone enclosure.

Abstract: A storage cabinet adapted for mounting on a wall having side panels, a bottom panel, a top wall, and door. Keyhole slots extend through edge portions of the bottom panel. A conventional screw and non-removable stud extend through each slot, with the studs being non-removably secured to the side panel. The screws engage the front portions of the keyhole slots and the studs engage the back portions of the keyhole slots. A cover is removably secured to the back inside portion of the side panel so that the back edge of the bottom panel is in abutting engagement with the cover.