Abstract: A locking apparatus includes a housing, a fixing member, and a locking mechanism within the housing configured to resist movement of the fixing member in a first direction and to allow movement of the fixing member in a second direction opposite the first direction. The locking apparatus includes a lock path extending from a lock path entrance, through the locking mechanism, to a lock path exit.

Abstract: A seal assembly includes a first component housing molded on a first component. The first component housing has at least two oppositely facing first component vertical openings. A plurality of locking grooves are defined on a lower surface of the first component housing. The seal assembly further includes a second component housing molded on a second component. The second component housing adapts into a tail element emerging from the second component housing. The tail element slides through the at least two oppositely facing first component vertical openings to urge the second component housing inside the first component housing.

Abstract: A tamper-evident attachment for a cable tie includes a ratchet head cover configured to couple to a ratchet head of the cable tie such that the ratchet head cover covers at least a portion of a head opening of the ratchet head to inhibit access a pawl in the ratchet head. The ratchet head cover defines at least one slot-shaped opening configured to align with the head opening of the ratchet head when the ratchet head cover is coupled to the ratchet head. The at least one slot-shaped opening is sized and shaped to receive a strap of the cable tie therethrough.

Abstract: An ornamental structure that is constructed and arranged to be coupled to an end of a cord includes a body with a through-hole and a cord-end receiving cavity that has a width about equal to a diameter of the cord, where the through hole and cavity are proximate one another.

Abstract: A progressive release or multi-point engagement device according to aspect of the present disclosure includes a first component and a second component connected to the first component with a canted coil spring. The first component is movable relative to the second component and latch by moving the canted coil spring to a second common groove. Alternatively, a second spring is used to move the second component and relative to a third component. When a second engagement position is desired, a relatively higher a force may be necessary to move the relevant component.

Abstract: A locking device is provided for locking a container having sidewalls and at least one lid defining an open position and a closed position. The locking device may include an elongate lock member configured to engage the lid(s) and a lock housing that is associated with at least one of the sidewalls. The lock housing may be configured to at least partially receive the elongate lock member. The locking device may be designed to be installed on the container in the field, or the locking device may be integrally formed with the container. The lock housing may include a security element that is detectable by a security system to guard against theft of the container. In some cases, a security module is provided that releasably attaches to the lock housing to provide further alarm functionality.

Abstract: A lock includes first and second mating members. The first member is an elongate member with a first and second ends. The first end has a first transverse dimension and is provided with a plurality of first anti-rotational elements. The second end defines a head with a second transverse dimension greater than the first transverse dimension. The second member has a cavity configured to receive the first end of the first member. The cavity is provided with a plurality of second anti-rotational elements that engage and lock with the first anti-rotational elements when the first end of the first member is inserted into the cavity.

Abstract: A closing ring for a container and lid combination for securing the lid to the container includes a ring body having first and second free ends to be drawn together in order to secure the lid to the container. A link clevis and a lever clevis are welded to the free ends. A link is pivotally connected to the link clevis. A lever is pivotally connected to the lever clevis. The linkage arrangement is completed by connecting the link to the lever at a third pivot connection. A movable locking projection is assembled to the lever clevis for engaging the lever during an opening attempt wherein this engaging prevents the opening of the ring body until the movable locking projection is moved out of its engaging position relative to the lever.

Abstract: A lock includes first and second mating members. The first member is an elongate member with a first and second ends. The first end has a first transverse dimension and is provided with a plurality of first anti-rotational elements. The second end defines a head with a second transverse dimension greater than the first transverse dimension. The second member has a cavity configured to receive the first end of the first member. The cavity is provided with a plurality of second anti-rotational elements that engage and lock with the first anti-rotational elements when the first end of the first member is inserted into the cavity.

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: The application describes breakable seal for a container, bag, pouch or reusable envelope which is closed by one part (2) locating over a second part (1), the second part (1) having an opening (7) for receiving the head (14) of the breakable seal (13) which locks into the opening in such a manner that it cannot be removed without breaking, the seal (13) in its inserted position locking the first part (2) in place over the second part (1) in a tamper evident fashion. The seal (13) has an extended neck portion (15b) between the line of weakness (18) and the main body part (15a) of the seal. Typically said one part (2) is the fastener tab of the zipped opening of a reusable envelope and the second part (1) is the enclosure or chamber of a lock unit mounted on the envelope, adjacent one end of the zipped opening.

Abstract: The invention is used for locking and sealing railway wagons and containers, warehouses, shops, stalls etc. The invention makes it possible to increase the locking reliability by means of a small, easy-touse device. The inventive device comprises a part of wire rope whose one end passes through a body and is fixed with the aid of two spring-loaded rollers during a locking operation. The external side surface of each roller has a spiral or dentate shape and is formed by successively disposed collars and annular grooves. Each roller together with the spring thereof and a pusher is arranged inside the body on a separate mounting seat which is embodied in the form of a longitudinal slot whose width corresponds to the diameter of the roller. The slots are disposed at an angle with respect to each other and the longitudinal axis of the end-to-end channel of the body. The slots are provided with end cylindrical stop surfaces which are oriented towards the input hole of the body and offset with respect to each other.

Abstract: A security seal having a locking body and a thread having a first end attached to the body and a second free end, the body having an entry opening for insertion of the second end of the thread and further, inside it a locking device that permits passage of the second end of the thread in the insertion direction and prevents withdrawal of the thread in the opposite direction. The locking device is in the form of wedges (14) to open and close the passage for the thread (2). The wedges (6) are linked to the rest of the body by spring connection portions (20) and molded together with the body in order to facilitate its manufacture.

Abstract: A cargo seal assembly structured to maintain one or more doors on a cargo container in a closed and latched position comprising an elongated flexible material segment having a distal end, a proximal end and an intermediate portion extending therebetween. The flexible material segment is disposed and structured to extend in surrounding relation to the lock rods an concurrently into sealing engagement with the latch assembly. A lock body is attached to the flexible material segment at a location which prevents removal of the material segment from its operative position. As such unauthorized access to the interior of the cargo container can only be accomplished by destructive separation of the flexible material segment at two separate, spaced apart locations along its length. A single identifying indicia is disposed on the flexible material segment or an operative component associated therewith.

Abstract: A molded thermoplastic body is formed with a rectangular cavity. A molded thermoplastic insert is welded to the body in the cavity and has a top cross member, a stem member and a bottom member. The stem member has a plurality of molded fingers cantilevered on opposing sides inclined relative to the stem member longitudinal axis in one embodiment. The stem member forms the cavity into two channels. A wire shackle which may be round or square in section, a wire or molded plastic, is U-shaped with two legs. One leg is formed with notches to receive the tips of the fingers in one channel and the other leg is formed with a reversibly bent barb which engages the fingers in the other channel on the opposite side of the cavity. The bottom member limits the insertion depth of the legs. The notches and barb engage the fingers and lock the shackle to the body.

Abstract: A pull-through security includes a base body and a tongue that protrudes therefrom and can be inserted through a pull-through opening that is arranged in a housing component connected to the base body. A restraint inset is arranged in the housing component. The tongue is provided with toes which protrude towards the outside in a rectangular-shaped manner when seen in the cross section. The toes engage with hooks in a toothed manner, whereby the hooks are arranged in the restraint inset. The housing component is provided with an outlet. The cross section of the outlet matches the cross section of the tongue having the toes. The form practically prevents the hooks from being manipulated by simple, flat tools. Influence or manipulation of the toothing between the toes and the hooks can practically be excluded.

Abstract: A pressure-sensitive locking device comprises a housing (2,20) having an opening therein, and an insertable member (1,21) adapted to be inserted into the opening whereupon it can enter into locking engagement with a locking member (4,36) in the housing. The locking member (4,36) is cooperable with pressure-sensitive means (7,28) in the housing to effect disengagement between the locking member (4,36) and the insertable member (1,21) upon a reduction of pressure.

Abstract: A theft deterrent device includes a base, a plug, and a cable assembly that is selectively connected to the base and the plug. The plug may be locked to the base to form a closed loop that may be used to hold merchandise. In situations where the plug cannot be threaded through the merchandise, the cable assembly may be disconnected from the plug to provide a smaller cross-section so that it may be threaded through the merchandise. The cable assembly is then reconnected to the plug so that the loop may be locked. The cable assembly is also replaceable so that the user does not have to discard the entire device if the cable is cut.

Abstract: A security device for a slide fastener, including a housing adapted to be fitted to an object to which the slide fastener is attached, the housing substantially surrounding the slider of the slide fastener in its fully closed position, a closure member adapted to cooperate with the housing which, in use, covers the slider to prevent access thereto and a frangible locking element adapted to link the housing to the closure member, the locking element being resiliently yieldable and slidably insertable into the closure member but not retractable therefrom without fracturing the frangible locking element. The closure member is attached at one end to a puller and the puller is attached to the slider. In a preferred embodiment the closure member can pivot about the housing and block withdrawal of the slider from the housing in its closed position.

Abstract: A tote bin seal for securing sheet material lids via aligned lid apertures includes a flange forming an ID flag attached to a locking device having a hollow core body at one body end and two semi-circular arrays of tangs at the other body end, the tangs formed of stems and reverse hooks or barbs. The body is somewhat oval with a rectangular central portion, the tangs depending from each arcuate end of the oval. Each of the tangs and the body have an interior axially extending triangular stiffening rib. An insert with a head and a bifurcated shank is attached to the flange opposite the body and may be sheared from the flange for insertion into the body core. The shank forms a locking opening which captures a web in the body core for securing the insert locked to the body. The insert prevents the tangs from compressing inwardly to open the seal. The flange has a living hinge so it can be folded over to permit reading ID data from the flange in stacked bins.

Abstract: A loop pin with high tensile rupture strength has an insertion head portion with an appropriate mating part on one end and a socket portion comprising a hole for irreversibly passing the insertion head portion provided on the other end, wherein one part of the insertion head portion has formed on it two parallel surfaces along the axial direction thereof.

Abstract: The invention relates to a tag (1) comprising a shackle (4) mounted directly adjoining a sliding part (3), whereby said shackle in its locked position forms a closed circle together with the face of the wall of the tag housing (2). A locking element (5) positioned inside the housing in its locked position preferably clicks into both the sliding part (3) and the end of the shackle (4), thereby locking same in said position. In the locked position, the locking element (5) is pushed against a retaining cam (11) arranged inside the housing. If during an attempt to open the tag the sliding part (3) or shackle (4) is pulled and a certain pull force is exceeded, the built-in breakage area (12; 15) in the housing tears, thus providing clear, unambiguously and irreversible evidence of the attempted manipulation. This type of tag is especially suited as safety lock or safety seal.

Abstract: A locking apparatus includes a lock ring having a least one straight portion terminating in a free end and at least one lock body having a lock ring aperture formed therethrough for receiving the lock ring straight portion. The lock ring aperture terminates at one end in an enlarged recess wherein at least one snap ring is maintained in the retaining recess. The snap ring has a central aperture defining an inner periphery. When the straight portion is inserted through the lock ring aperture and through the central aperture, the inner periphery of the snap ring engages in outer surface of the straight portion requiring an application of force exceeding a predetermined amount to separate the lock ring from the lock body and the snap ring.

Abstract: A non-reusable locking device for sealing containers. The locking device employs an insertion bolt which is insertable into a receptacle having locking flanges to prevent removal of the insertion bolt once inserted into the receptacle. A rigid housing surrounds and protects the receptacle, preventing access to the insertion bolt once inserted into the receptacle. A multi-part locking collar secures one end of a flexible cable permanently and rotatably within the housing. The second end of the cable is crimp-secured into a bore at one end of the insertion bolt. The flexible cable permits attachment to any type of container. The device forms a contiguous loop which can not be severed without destruction of the device. Once the loop is severed, it cannot be rejoined and provides instant indication that the container has been tampered with.

Abstract: A lock and keeper assembly are employed to secure a pickup truck tailgate against theft. A conventional keeper is modified by flattening its bight region. The flattened bight is placed into capturing relation to a transversely disposed, inwardly extending protrusion formed in a side wall of the pickup truck adjacent the tailgate. A transversely disposed, outwardly extending hollow, "C"-shaped axle integral with the tailgate receives the protrusion, so the flattened bight and the lock body cooperate to trap the protrusion within the hollow axle. The hollow axle cannot be separated from the protrusion without first defeating the lock.

Abstract: A security seal of superior ergonomic design, having a capsule and anchor shaped to conform to the fingers and thumb. The seal also has an integral wire which conforms to the anchor to be securely and irreversibly held within the capsule.

Abstract: A steel bolt has weakening grooves at one end to which a head is swaged, the head having two frusto-conical portions at opposite ends. One end has a frusto-conical step for receiving a pair of jaws of a bolt breaking tool. A resilient spacer is attached to the bolt next to the head for limiting the depth of entry of the bolt head into a hasp hole, to provide access clearance for the tool and to permit the bolt to tilt to assist in breaking the bolt. The spacer is received in one hasp hole smaller in diameter than a second hasp hole to limit the depth of insertion of the spacer and the bolt head tapered end portion into the hasp. A seal with a conventional locking mechanism has a frusto-conical end region which partially engages the other hasp hole. The bolt and seal cooperate to lock the seal axially at different positions so the seal is engaged with one hasp hole and the bolt head engaged with the other hasp hole.

Abstract: A pair of aligned tandemly attached locking elements are cantilevered from a stud and a socket are hinged together to be placed in an engaged first locking mode with the outermost one of the locking elements. The elements are secured to the stud such that an axial separating force on the stud and socket for disengaging the locked engagement causes the engaged locked element to sever from the seal, and the other second intermediate element remains attached to the stud so the seal can be used with the second element in a second locking mode. A stop is provided for preventing insertion of the second intermediate locking element into engagement with the socket in a lock condition when the first locking element is attached to the stud and locked to the socket.

Abstract: A safety cap for a tie of the type employing a tie strap and a tie head where the tie strap extends through a passageway in the tie head. The cap includes a hollow body having flanges across an open side thereof to retain a tie head within the cavity. The ribs are provided along two opposite sidewalls. In the other opposite sidewalls, two ribs extend inwardly to form a tighter fit for the tie head. These ribs define lines of contact which are displaced to either side of a tie head with one lying in a horizontal plane and the other lying in a vertical plane.

Abstract: A uni-directional lock having a body portion having two passageways extending therethrough and each having an internal indentation, an entrance portion and an exit portion and a link portion having an enlarged head portion and two integral leg portions each having a flexible portion having a hook projecting outwardly therefrom wherein the hook and the exit portion are dimensioned to prevent entry of the hook through the exit portion into the body portion or the flexible portion comprises two separate sections or the flexible portion is provided with structure so that it is frangible to form two separate sections.

Abstract: The lock seal includes a body comprised of two mating shells having grooves generally complementary in shape to and for reception of lock retention sleeves. The sleeves are axially aligned in the shells and have frustoconically shaped portions for receiving interiorly thereof split rings. A wire has a locking element at one end for reception in the body when assembled, whereas the opposite end carries a locking rod having axially spaced grooves. Upon insertion of the locking rod into the open end of the body, the locking rings are expanded against the walls of the frustoconically shaped sleeves to prevent withdrawal of the rod from the body.

Abstract: A bundling strap of the type having an apertured head portion with an embedded resilient tongue, to receive and secure a strap therein, an end of the strap being attached to the head portion, and a security cap comprising a four-sided housing surrounding the head portion, and having body segments which when moved relative to each other will fracture apart so as to expose tampering.

Abstract: The fastener disclosed by the invention comprises a filament, a head provided to one end of the filament, and a socket provided to the other end of the filament, these parts being integrally formed of synthetic resin, the head having a groove extending in the direction of its axis and a rib formed in the groove, the head also having a skirt on the head around the groove and flaring away from the front end of the head, the skirt being interrupted at one part by the groove, the socket having an insertion hole in which an annular flange is provided for engagement with the skirt.

Abstract: Single piece injection molded security seal includes a flexible strap having fastener support bodies at each end defining a telescoping locking means and having a camming surface for cooperating with the hasp to hold the security seal in descrete positions.

Abstract: A fastener is provided which is useful with a flexible article having a plurality of orifices, such as a conventional laundry bag. The fastener is adapted to be held in one of the orifices and thus carried with the bag for immediate availability. The fastener comprises an elongated body with one and an other spaced apart ends. A medial portion interconnects a flexible strap and a shank of the body. A bore is at the one end into which a leading tip at the other end is adapted to be releasably associated.

Abstract: A fastener device is disclosed, which comprises an inserting part, a socket having an insertion aperture and an intermediate filament connecting the inserting part and the socket. The inserting part, which can be inserted into the socket from either of two insertion directions of the aperture, has at least one tongue, which has a suitable elasticity and can expand in radial directions relative to the axis of the inserting part under its condition free of any force application. The aperture of the socket has a face to engage and stop the socket, which is vertically provided relative to the axis of the aperture. In inserting the inserting part into the socket, the tongue undergoes contraction to facilitate its passage through the aperture, and when it has been completely passed through the aperture, the tongue restores its original condition and radially expands to abut against the engaging face of the aperture, preventing the inserting portion from being pulled out of the socket.

Abstract: A tamperproof shackle seal, of the kind including a plug, at one end of a strap, which is self-locking within a socket at the other end of the strap, is capable of use immediately after being integrally moulded in a plastics material, without the need for subsequent manufacturing operations, by virtue of forming a recess set in the wall of the socket into which a barb projecting laterally outwards from the plug is snapped, during use, the plug being formed throughout its length to be of substantially similar transverse cross-section to the socket, and there preferably being a tortuous path presented by ribs/grooves on the plug interengaging with grooves/ribs of complementary shape on the socket, thereby hampering any attempts to release the seal without causing visible damage.

Abstract: A locking means for providing a seal comprising a locking shell formed with a central passageway which is internally tapered with an opening that changes from conical to triangular in shape and which carries spring loaded ball bearings and a retainer such that a cable can be inserted through the central opening in a first direction, thus, depressing the spring and allowing the balls to relieve pressure on the cable in said first direction but which provides substantial and locking pressure on the cable when the cable is placed under tension in the opposite direction. The cable may also be attached to a second fixed member such that a seal may be made by placing the locking case and the fixed member on the same cable.

Abstract: A locking seal for use on doors of freight cars, trailer trucks and other large doors to prevent casual pilferage by non-professional thieves. In a first embodiment a length of steel cable is provided with means on each end for locking engagement with each other. In a second embodiment of the invention, a length of steel cable is provided with a stop on one end and the other end is provided with an assembly comprising a locking cap and means secured to the cable for receiving the locking cap in non-removable engagement. The locking means of either embodiment is adapted for rapid assembly without the use of special tools, yet the design of the two locking portions thereof gives the assembly a strength of engagement which is greater than the strength of the steel cable connecting the portions. The male portion of the locking means, when assembled, is completely enclosed within the female portion to protect the attachment of the cable to the male portion from physical damage.

Abstract: Tamperproof shackle seals formed as one-piece plastics mouldings and including, inter alia, the following features: a plug portion of non-circular outline for co-operation with a mating countersunk portion of the socket mouth to prevent effective insertion of a blade; a stop formed on the strap near the plug to limit the effective length of the strap when used with a padlock hasp; respective webs extending along the lengths of resilient fingers in the socket and connecting them either to the adjacent socket wall, or to those fingers disposed adjacently thereto on either side; to prevent free movement of the resilient fingers; and a filler for the plastics material which presents a barrier to heat re-sealing after tampering.

Abstract: A disposable padlock which cannot be opened by a key but whose locking effect can only be nullified by the use of sufficient force to deform the padlock. A shackle is automatically engaged when inserted into a body portion of the padlock. Engagement members mounted in the body portion are biassed to engage recesses in limbs of the shackle in such a way that the padlock will deform before the shackle will be removed by the application of force. Means may be provided for preventing rotation of the limbs of a sheared shackle engaged by the body portion.