Abstract: A hidden fastener and associated method for attaching decking members with side grooves to a support member includes a cross member and an elongate anchoring member. The cross member has a body with a front and rear end and defines a hole. The front end has at least one prong and the rear end includes a bent wing. At least one leg extends downward from the body intermediate the front and rear ends. Each of the front and rear ends are configured to engage with the groove of adjacent decking members. The front end is inserted into the groove of a leading decking member and the anchoring member is driven through the hole into the support member. A trailing decking member is placed with the rear end in the groove adjacent the leading decking member.

Abstract: An improved seal for a tamper evident security device employs out-of-plane curved barbs and an elongated slot to provide visual and tactile indications of proper seal installation. The out-of-plane curved barbs require elevating the seal body for installation. Only if the barbs are properly inserted into a seal receptacle does the body then assume a flat contiguous position. The elongated slot cooperates with a raised bar on the security device to provide a second distinct indication of proper seal installation.

Abstract: A unitized security seal having a shackle, an engagement housing with a passage for receiving the shackle, and at least two locking members spaced along the shackle with undercut openings to the outer surface of the locking members, at least one pin being located within the housing passage and oriented to engage the undercuts as the shackle is advanced through the passage to provide non-removable engagement of the shackle in the housing, and at lease one undercut including a frangible member positioned between its entry and its exit for engaging an engagement housing pin to resist removal of the shackle from the engagement housing until a sufficient force is applied to shear away the frangible member.

Abstract: A unitized security seal having a shackle, an engagement housing with a passage for receiving the shackle, and at least two locking members spaced along the shackle, where each of the locking members has at least one undercut opening to the outer surface of the locking members, the undercuts of adjacent locking members being offset from each other, and at least one pin being located within the housing passage and oriented to engage the undercuts as the shackle is advanced through the passage to provide non-removable engagement of the shackle in the housing.

Abstract: Some embodiments of the cable lock provide a body defining a housing in which a cable can be received to lock the cable lock. In some embodiments, the cable is rotatable with respect to the housing when the cable lock is in a locked state, thereby increasing the difficulty of circumventing the lock. The cable lock can have a wall with an aperture shaped to compliment the cross-sectional shape of the cable passed therethrough, an end wall that can be attached to the housing by rolling or crimping an edge of the housing over the end wall, and/or one or more visual indicators providing a manner by which tampering of the cable lock can be detected.

Abstract: The invention relates to a lead seal which is introduced into an opening, having a projection, which shaves off when there is a continued insertion movement, the base body being provided with a hook which can be latched opposite the plane enclosed by the limiting contour of the opening to be sealed. In addition, an arrangement having a housing which can be joined together and having an opening to be sealed by the lead seal is the subject matter of the invention, the lead seal having a base body which is provided with a shaped section which limits, in an interlocking manner, the ability of the lead seal to move in the insertion direction. Such lead seals or arrangements have until now been deficient in terms of the intended evidence function. In this case, the invention provides a remedy by the lead seal being fixed to the second housing part opposite the plane enclosed by the limiting contour of the opening to be sealed. In addition, the hook may be in the form of a snap hook.

Abstract: The invention concerns a tamper-evident padlock and padlock combination. The padlock (10) has a moulded plastics lock body (14) which includes an open-ended passage (22) and an opening (26) spaced from the passage. There is also a hasp (16) which has first and second spaced apart legs (32, 34). An end (32.1) of the first leg can be located in the passage through a first end thereof while the end of the second leg can be located simultaneously in the opening. The end of the first leg in the passage can then be engaged by a breakable seal (20) which is inserted into the passage through the opposite end of the passage, in order to lock the hasp relative to the lock body. The padlock combination (12) comprises the padlock (10) and the seal (20) in combination.

Abstract: The invention relates to a theft-deterrent device which is intended to be attached to and locked on theft-attractive goods (10) and which is constructed to coact with a device release means (8) for release of the device from said goods. The theft-deterrent device includes a first unit (2) which comprises a base element (3) and a connecting element (4) which projects out from the base element and which is intended for insertion through the goods (10), and a second unit in the form of a locking element (6) which is intended to be placed on the connecting element (4) and locked to said element against movement in a direction away from the base element (3) so as to secure the device firmly to said goods (10). The locking element (6) is constructed for release from the connecting element (5) by the action of a gasflow delivered to the locking element (6). The invention also relates to a locking element (6) for a theft-deterrent device, and to a theft-deterrent device release means (8).

Abstract: A locking device of the type, which preferably is intended for releasable attaching a plastic wafer to goods providing security against the theft thereof, comprises a locking mechanism mounted in a house (3). which is intended to be attached to the wafer, and a pin (2), which is intended to cooperate with the locking mechanism. To produce such a locking device, which prevent damage of the article, through which the pin passes, and which gives sufficient resistance against removal of the pin, and which is simple to make with better security against non-authorized release, the locking device is characterized in that the locking mechanism comprises two locking plates (6a,6b) each having a long side (11a,11b) adjacent each other, each adjacent long side is provided with a centrally placed recess (12a,12b) for engagement with the shaft (8) of the pin (2).

Abstract: A fastening device which is of one piece construction of a ferromagnetic material, having in it formed a pair of jaws through which a fastening pin is inserted and tightly engaged from reverse travel due to the inward bias and angle of the jaws, thereby preventing unauthorized removal.Removal of the pin is accomplished when the jaws are spread slightly due to a magnetic force attracting a formed upper end or loop and the resulting motion being transmitted through a riser to integral lever arms which through mechanical advantage flex the base thereby spreading the jaws apart.

Abstract: A container for use in the mailing of flat recording media, discettes having computer programs or the like recorded thereon for example, comprises a pair of cover members which cooperate to define a pocket therebetween, at least two parts of these cover members being relatively movable with respect to each other to open and close the container. The relatively movable cover parts are provided with receivers for closure elements, the closure elements and the cover member receivers being designed such that once the container has been closed and the closure elements inserted the container may not be re-opened without destruction of the closure elements.

Abstract: A reusable, pneumatically releasable security tag for monitoring merchandise such as a garment, is disclosed. Encapsulated within the tag is a transponder element which reradiates a radio frequency signal to trigger an alarm when a tagged article is carried through a surveillance zone. The tag includes a housing concealing a one-way latch spring fastener for receiving and gripping the shank of a tack inserted through the garment and into the housing. The housing defines a chamber sealed by a generally horizontally oriented diaphragm adapted to be deflected by pressurized air admitted into the chamber through a small inlet. An actuator interposed between the diaphragm and the latch spring fastener is adapted to engage and deflect the fastener to a tack-releasing configuration upon the admission of pressurized air into the chamber.A resilient pad may be inserted under the head of the tack.

Abstract: A device, detectable by automatic means, is concealed within a spring-tong-like housing structure formed from plastic arms joined at one end by a concealed bayonet type locking arrangement that creates a non-mobile joint. The arms are sufficiently flexible to permit their free ends to be pressed together manually thereby engaging a tack shank carried by one arm in a clutch lock concealed in the other arm. The intermediate portions of the arms have reduced structural rigidity such that any attempt to bend the housing structure when the tag is closed will result in flexure of the intermediate portions absorbing the bending forces with reduced communication of shearing force to mating end portions of the arms.

Abstract: A device for checking random adjustment of the adjustable parts of a carburetor comprising a locked cover or covers mounted over the adjusting screw heads on the adjustable parts so that the cover or covers can not be removed without breaking it. Thus, the device is intended to inhibit the user or "layman" from improperly adjusting the adjustable parts of the carburetor. Provision of the cover or covers is also helpful in preventing the screws from becoming loose under vibration or other external forces.

Abstract: A reusable security tag has an enclosure containing an element detectable by independent means and a cruciate sheet metal clutch lock. A pin for piercing a garment is secured at the end of a lever arm which is hinged to said enclosure for controlled movement into said clutch lock. Said pin is released from said clutch lock by application of a special tool to said enclosure for deforming said clutch lock to spread its jaws. Elliptical grooves around the shank of said pin increase the retentivity of said clutch lock without decreasing unnecessarily the tensile strength of said shank.

Abstract: A reusable security tag has an enclosure containing an element detectable by independent means and a cruciate sheet metal clutch lock. A pin for piercing a garment is secured at the end of a lever arm which is hinged to said enclosure for controlled movement into said clutch lock. Said pin is released from said clutch lock by application of a special tool to said enclosure for deforming said clutch lock to spread its jaws. Elliptical grooves around the shank of said pin increase the retentivity of said clutch lock without decreasing unnecessarily the tensile strength of said shank.