Portable Patents (Class 70/14)
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Patent number: 8939309Abstract: A crossbar assembly for use in connection with a hatch on the upper surface of a container is disclosed. The crossbar assembly may include a main body and an adjustable body. The adjustable body is preferably slideably aligned with the main body and preferably includes an adjusting device attached to the main body and the adjustable body for transitioning the adjustable body between positions along the main body. Two extenders may be positioned extending outwardly from the main body and the adjustable body. The main body and adjustable body also may each include stops for securing the crossbar assembly within the hatch of the container so as to preferably prevent workers from falling into the hatch.Type: GrantFiled: March 28, 2012Date of Patent: January 27, 2015Assignee: Sam Carbis Asset Management, LLCInventor: William Shane Meacham
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Patent number: 8935943Abstract: A securement device is provided to secure a portable item from unauthorized movement or theft. A first bracket engages a first portion of the item, second bracket engages a second portion of the item, and an elongated member spans the portable item to attach the first bracket to the second bracket to prevent significant separation of the first and second brackets when in the secured configuration. An aperture or recess in the second bracket receives a plug or attached device, where the plug or attached device is plugged into a receptacle in the item. When the attached device or plug is situated within the aperture or recess in the first bracket and the first bracket is engaged to the item, the first bracket is prevented from lateral and rotational movement relative to the item. A lock may be attached to the securement device to secure the item to an anchor.Type: GrantFiled: June 5, 2014Date of Patent: January 20, 2015Inventor: Jay S Derman
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Publication number: 20150000354Abstract: A door stop includes a body having a longitudinal axis and a rotating toggle operably connected to the body. The toggle is rotatable such that a longitudinal axis of the toggle aligns with the longitudinal axis of the body in an insertion position and the longitudinal axis of the toggle is transverse to the longitudinal axis of the body in a locked position. The door stop includes a lock assembly operably mounted to the body to lock the toggle. Monitoring circuitry provides indication of a location of the door stop and/or an alarm mode.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 15, 2014Publication date: January 1, 2015Inventors: Adam Orlov, Stuart Mitchell
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Publication number: 20140375455Abstract: Anti-theft protection systems and methods for portable devices, such as portable electronic devices, that are unattended during use. The anti-theft protection systems and methods use a combination of measures including mechanical aspects, such as tethering the device to an object that is difficult to move, and electronic aspects that detect unauthorized movement and or alarm the user or other responsible party if unauthorized movement occurs.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 9, 2014Publication date: December 25, 2014Applicant: H4 Engineering, Inc.Inventors: Scott K. Taylor, Christopher T. Boyle, Alexander G. Sammons, Denes Marton
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Publication number: 20140360232Abstract: A wireless ultra-low power portable lock may be realized as a lock apparatus including: a locking mechanism having at least locked and unlocked states, the locking mechanism operable to provide physical resistance to being unlocked when in the locked state; an actuator operable to move the locking mechanism from the locked state to the unlocked state in response to a received signal; and a controlling unit configured to control the actuator and to receive one or more signals from one or more devices external to the lock apparatus.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 7, 2014Publication date: December 11, 2014Applicant: Velo Labs, Inc.Inventors: Jack AL-KAHWATI, Gerardo Barroeta PEREZ
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Patent number: 8904831Abstract: A lock assembly includes a plurality of link members and a lock body. Each link member includes a first end having a first pivot feature defining a first pivot axis and a second end having a second pivot feature defining a second pivot axis disposed at an angle with respect to the first pivot axis. The plurality of link members includes a first end link member, a second end link member, and a plurality of intermediate link members pivotably connected to adjacent ones of the plurality of link members at the first and second pivot features. The lock body is pivotably connected to the first pivot feature of the first end link member and includes a locking mechanism and a locking member configured to lockingly engage the second pivot feature of the second end link member when the locking mechanism is moved to a locked condition.Type: GrantFiled: March 15, 2013Date of Patent: December 9, 2014Assignee: Master Lock Company LLCInventor: Scott B. Stevens
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Patent number: 8899080Abstract: A system for securing an item is disclosed. The system may include a length of flexible cable, a connector, and a lock. The connector may selectively connect a first portion of the cable and a second portion of the cable to form a loop in the cable. The connector may comprise a base comprising a first aperture containing the first portion of the cable and a corner. The connector may further comprise a blocker. The blocker may occupy a blocking position wherein the blocker cooperates with the base to maintain the second portion bent around the corner. The lock may selectively secure the blocker with respect to the base and maintain the blocker in the blocking position.Type: GrantFiled: April 3, 2012Date of Patent: December 2, 2014Inventor: Jay S Derman
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Patent number: 8893534Abstract: A yard hydrant locking collar has two C-shaped steel hardened plates connected together at one end by a rivet. The rivet acts like a hinge and allows the top and bottom plates to swivel open and closed. The other end of each top and bottom plates has a locking hole. A one inch tapered slot is cut into the top plate near the locking hole. The top and bottom plates are rotated so the collar fits around the hydrant pipe. The locking holes and slot are positioned near the hydrant locking hole and the collar locking holes are aligned. A padlock is opened and tilted away from the pipe and the free arm of the padlock is placed through the locking hole of the hydrant handle and positioned over the locking holes of the collar. The padlock is then tilted back towards the pipe. The tapered slot allows the padlock to move towards the pipe so that the free end of the padlock can move through the locking holes. Once the free end of the padlock passes through the collar locking holes, the padlock can be raised and locked.Type: GrantFiled: November 14, 2013Date of Patent: November 25, 2014Inventor: Carl H. Niemi
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Patent number: 8881557Abstract: An adjustable position blocking device for sliding closures that firmly attaches to a glass pane of a closure and limits the sliding translation of the sliding panels of the closure. One embodiment comprises an elongated track (30) which adheres to a glass pane with very high bonding double-sided tape (40). The one embodiment also comprises a blocking slider (10) that adjustably attaches to track (30) at a plurality of track positions and is substantially tall to block the sliding translation of the sliding panels. Slider (10) comprises a modular attachment means that permits the slider (10) to be customized with blocking modules (22, 86, 96) of different form and function. In addition, one embodiment comprises a blocking module (96) which integrates an electronic device to detect the opening of a sliding closure and alert a user, a remote device or a remote system.Type: GrantFiled: January 14, 2012Date of Patent: November 11, 2014Inventor: Marc Franklin McEachern
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Patent number: 8881559Abstract: The present invention discloses a foldable lock. The foldable lock is constituted by a lock head which is pivoted with a foldable lock rod set. Two steel balls are used by the lock head to control unlocking and locking operations, thereby improving difficulty in prizing. The foldable lock rod set is composed of plural flexible lock rods, plural pivoting sheaths, plural protective covers and plural bolts, allowing the foldable lock to have a better circuity when twining an object. By the abovementioned structures, the foldable lock can increase convenience in the locking operation and enhance the anti-theft effect.Type: GrantFiled: April 28, 2014Date of Patent: November 11, 2014Assignee: Vulcan Sports Co., Ltd.Inventor: Chin Shu Chang
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Patent number: 8869573Abstract: In some embodiments of the invention, a security apparatus for a portable electronic device is provided. The security apparatus may include a plurality of shell portions, each shaped to wrap around part of a perimeter of the portable electronic device. The security apparatus may further include a connecting portion that engages at least one of the plurality of shell portions and to thereby couple the plurality of shell portions to each other. At least one of the connecting portion and one or more of the plurality of shell portions may include an attachment device, the attachment device being configured to engage with a locking head, thereby locking relative positions of the plurality of shell portions and the connecting portion.Type: GrantFiled: April 19, 2012Date of Patent: October 28, 2014Assignee: ACCO Brands CorporationInventors: Stephen Myers, Jonathan Corpuz, Jonathan Stacey
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Patent number: 8863561Abstract: A door stop includes a body having a longitudinal axis and having angled sides defining an apex. A rotating toggle having angled sides defining an apex and a longitudinal axis is operably connected at its apex to the body at about the apex of the body. The toggle is rotatable such that the longitudinal axis of the toggle aligns with the longitudinal axis of the body in an insertion position and the longitudinal axis of the toggle is transverse to the longitudinal axis of the body in a locked position. A lock assembly is operably mounted to the body to lock the toggle in the locked position.Type: GrantFiled: April 11, 2013Date of Patent: October 21, 2014Inventors: Adam Orlov, Stuart Mitchell
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Publication number: 20140305175Abstract: A weapon lock apparatus having a magnetic lock system activated by a control module for releasably securing an article, such as a weapon, to deter unauthorized removal and use of the article secured by the apparatus.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 15, 2014Publication date: October 16, 2014Inventor: Kelly Irwin
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Patent number: 8860574Abstract: A cabinet lock for protecting merchandise within a merchandise display cabinet having an inner door and an outer door. The cabinet lock includes a strike plate affixed to the inner door and a lock housing affixed to the outer door such that the cabinet is in a locked configuration that prevents access to the merchandise when the lock housing is operably engaged to the strike plate. A programmable electronic key communicates a security code with the cabinet lock and transfers electrical power to the cabinet lock to operate a lock mechanism between the locked configuration and an unlocked configuration. An indicator is provided for indicating whether the cabinet lock is in the locked configuration or the unlocked configuration. The indicator includes a first segment and a second segment that can be energized to visually indicate the status of the cabinet lock.Type: GrantFiled: September 28, 2012Date of Patent: October 14, 2014Assignee: InVue Security Products Inc.Inventors: Jeffrey A. Grant, David N. Berglund, Hrishikesh P. Gogate, Justin A. Richardson, William M. Warren, Andrew W. Moock
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Patent number: 8851535Abstract: A security device for a double door, including a first locking portion having a curved portion and an elongated male portion, and a second locking portion having a curved portion and an elongated female portion. A lock mechanism includes a pair of rows of teeth having a gap therebetween and associated with the bottom side of the male portion and a locking prong mounted to the female portion. The locking prong has a flexible finger portion that terminates in a T-shaped end. The finger portion can slide between the gap in the rows of teeth. A release button mounted on the female portion, when pressed, causes the locking prong to bend downward, disengaging the T-shaped end from between the teeth and allowing the first and second locking portions to separate, thereby unlocking the security device.Type: GrantFiled: March 15, 2012Date of Patent: October 7, 2014Assignee: Mountain View Promotions, Inc.Inventors: Hugh Michael Miskel, John Tyler Willis Hagler, Patrick Brian Murphy
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Patent number: 8844329Abstract: A locking cable device which inhibits the theft of computer equipment. The security device combines a scissor clip designed to connect to the built-in security slot in computer equipment, a cable, and a lock. They are combined by way of a dual-action lock, with the first action capable of engaging and disengaging the scissor clip from the computer equipment, and the second action capable of separately disengaging the security cable to allow it to pass through other equipment or fasteners to allow the device to secure multiple pieces of computer equipment.Type: GrantFiled: January 6, 2010Date of Patent: September 30, 2014Inventor: Scott Anderson
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Patent number: 8839649Abstract: A lockout device includes a first member having a first lockout feature and at least a first aperture, and a second member including a second lockout feature and at least a second aperture. The second member is assembled with the first member and is slideable along a range of positions between first and second limit positions of the second member with respect to the first member. The range of positions includes a first lockout position in which the first and second lockout features are positioned to interlock with a first external structure, and a release position in which the first and second lockout features are positioned to disengage from the first external structure.Type: GrantFiled: March 7, 2013Date of Patent: September 23, 2014Assignee: Master Lock Company LLCInventors: Jassen R. Miller, Thomas J. Walczak
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Patent number: 8833116Abstract: An anti-theft ring assembly includes a product engagement member having a display member that supports the ring during use and a securing member (for example a tear resistant tie or strap) that secures the ring to the display member; the anti-theft ring assembly also including an anchoring device having a support member and a tether for securing the product engagement member to the support member while allowing removal of the product engagement member from a display. In one embodiment, the support member may include a base having protrusions for connecting the tether thereto and the display member may be a seat for supporting a shank of the ring and a portion of the tether.Type: GrantFiled: March 15, 2013Date of Patent: September 16, 2014Assignee: R & J Manufacturing CompanyInventor: David W. Brown
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Patent number: 8833117Abstract: A locking device includes a clamp for clamping on one side of a mobile electronic device, a cord member connected to the clamp, and a lock module including a housing, a locating block connected to the housing and movably sleeved onto the other end of the cord member and connectable to an opposite side of the mobile electronic device, a tightening up screw mounted in the locating block, a rotary knob for rotating the tightening up screw to lock the cord member to the locating block, and a rotating disc assembly for locking the rotary knob.Type: GrantFiled: September 28, 2012Date of Patent: September 16, 2014Assignees: Jin Tay Industries Co., Ltd., Simon Lock Co., Ltd.Inventor: Kai-Lang Yang
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Publication number: 20140250953Abstract: Systems, apparatuses, and kits pertaining to safety are disclosed. A system of the present invention may include a locking device configured to allow access to a property and an unlocking device configured to unlock the locking device. At least one of the locking and unlocking device are configured to activate a safety device, such as a camera, preferably upon unlocking. An apparatus of the present invention may include a processor and a machine-readable medium storing a set of instructions which cause the processor to unlock a locking device and activate a safety device. A kit of the present invention may include a locking device, a camera, an unlocking device, a processor, and a machine-readable medium that causes the processor to activate the camera to begin recording a feed. Other safety devices may include audio recorders, lights, sirens, and apparatuses configured to place an emergency call.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 6, 2014Publication date: September 11, 2014Inventor: Joy Lynn Briggs
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Publication number: 20140250952Abstract: A key coded lock wherein the casing has a bottom shell and a surface shell; the cipher device is arranged on the left of the upper end face of the bottom shell; the lockset is arranged on the right of the upper end face of the bottom shell; the cipher device has a plurality of password wheels and a plurality of password adjustment wheels; the latch hook has a first straightline section, a bending section and a second straightline section; clamping grooves are formed on inner side faces of the password wheels; the lockset has a lock core, a sleeve and a latch hook sleeve; the lower end of the sleeve is connected with the lock core and the upper end of the sleeve is an open end and provided with an internal thread; a threaded rod engaged with the sleeve is formed on the latch hook sleeve.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 30, 2011Publication date: September 11, 2014Inventor: Leo Lai
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Patent number: 8826702Abstract: This invention provides a locking system for a weapon that resists prying by a flat-headed tool. The system includes a base having a base channel for receiving an elongated portion of a weapon. A gate is hingedly attached to the lid by a hinge assembly. The gate moves between an open position and a closed position. The gate includes a gate channel that overlies the base channel in the closed position. A lock assembly selectively secures the gate with respect to the base in the closed position. A novel front joint, opposite the hinge assembly, is provided. It includes an internal lap joint with an overlap structure on each of a base front joint edge and a gate front joint edge. The base front joint edge and the gate front joint edge can each define a confronting, approximately horizontal surface forward of the internal lap joint.Type: GrantFiled: June 17, 2013Date of Patent: September 9, 2014Inventor: John J. Barger
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Publication number: 20140245798Abstract: New non-damaging, yet installed portable door lock techniques are provided. Embodiments include both external and internal locking controls, with and without the use of keys and safety releases. In some aspects of the invention, a locking device may be non-damagingly mounted, in both a locked and unlocked condition, on the door jamb and/or mortise or other latch-accepting hole of a doorway and, with a variably-extendible door-gripping member, lock a door to the doorway and/or wall. Some aspects implement low weight and size, yet high-strength materials to enhance portability for traveling users. Some external control options are physical, as well as electronic, despite the challenges presented in this regard for temporary, portable locks. Examples of safety releases for external unlocking of the locking devices are also provided, and include remote access options. Embodiments also include cushioning and other devices for reducing lateral play, doorway damage and optimizing holding force.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 4, 2013Publication date: September 4, 2014Inventor: Christopher V. Beckman
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Publication number: 20140238090Abstract: A padlock is disclosed. The padlock includes a body and a cylinder mounted within the body, the cylinder being able to rotate about a first axis relative to the body. The padlock is movable between a locked condition in which the lock cylinder is prevented from rotating about said first axis, and an unlocked condition in which the lock cylinder is able to rotate about said first axis. The cylinder includes a first bore perpendicular to the first axis and having a first end and an open second end, and the body includes a second bore having a first open end and a second open end, the second bore extending between the open second end of the first bore and an external surface of said body. The first and second bores are substantially collinear. The lock also has a rebate disposed on the external surface of the body adjacent the open second end of the second bore that allows access to the second bore from outside of the lock.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 26, 2014Publication date: August 28, 2014Inventor: Glyn Green
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Patent number: 8813528Abstract: An apparatus for securing a personal electronic or hand held device (PED), includes a housing for a “pull-tight” lock mechanism attached to an elongated, flexible cable looped through a plurality of corner pieces, and a lock for releasable attachment proximate the distal end of the cable for looping the cable around a secure stationary work object and back through a cable accepting means on said “pull-tight” lock housing. A releasable locking mechanism is disposed within said housing to allow movement of said cable in the first direction, but not in the direction opposite from the first direction when the cable is slidably engaged or “cinched” tight through the corner pieces and secured around the PED by the user.Type: GrantFiled: September 20, 2011Date of Patent: August 26, 2014Inventors: Jordan A. Olear, Jeffrey R. Olear
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Publication number: 20140223974Abstract: A bar lock assembly including more than one protective hasp member, and a bar lock that locks together the protective hasp members, wherein the bar lock includes a code-operated locking device mounted in a housing that fits into an internal chamber defined by the protective hasp members, the housing including protrusions that are received in inner grooves of the protective hasp members so as to block movement of the protective hasp members away from each other when the housing of the bar lock is inserted into the internal chamber of the protective hasp members.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 12, 2013Publication date: August 14, 2014Inventor: Moshe Dolev
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Patent number: 8800328Abstract: A security device for hindering the unauthorized opening of safes includes first and second, retractably cooperable longitudinal members. First and second lateral members are provided at respective outer ends of the longitudinal members. A locking mechanism locks the first longitudinal member to the second longitudinal member. A tension spring retractably biases the second longitudinal member into the first longitudinal member. The locking mechanism can include a clamping member swivellably attached to the first longitudinal member and containing a pawl member, while the second longitudinal member includes a sawtoothed element. The clamping member can then be swiveled, so as to push the second longitudinal member further into the first longitudinal member. A vernier arrangement may be included to further tighten the lateral members against the walls of the safe. The device provides, firstly, a visible deterrent and, secondly, a physical barrier to would-be intruders.Type: GrantFiled: April 6, 2012Date of Patent: August 12, 2014Inventor: Martin Lewis Dubbey
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Patent number: 8791820Abstract: Device locking systems, lock trees, and lockout methods are described according to some aspects. In one aspect, a device locking system includes a lock system configurable into a first configuration to lock a device to be secured and a second configuration wherein the lock system is configured to be attached to or removed from the device, wherein the lock system is configured to be locked into the first configuration at a desired moment in time by at least one lock, and circuitry configured to generate an alarm responsive to a change of the configuration of the lock system from the first configuration to the second configuration.Type: GrantFiled: May 25, 2012Date of Patent: July 29, 2014Assignee: Lok-Alert, LLCInventors: Carl R. Morrow, G. Jeff Maestretti
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Patent number: 8783073Abstract: A system for securing an item is disclosed. The system may include a securement device and a lock. The securement device may include an elongated member having a first end and an opposite, second end. The securement device may further include first and second brackets. A first bracket may engage the first end of the elongated member and extend to engage or bracket a first portion of the perimeter of the item. A second bracket may selectively occupy a locked position with respect to the second end of the elongated member and extend to engage or bracket a second portion of the perimeter of the item. At least one of the first and second brackets may comprise an extension engaging the item and resisting side-to-side motion between the securement device and the item. The lock may engage the second end of the elongated member and hold the second bracket in the locked position.Type: GrantFiled: May 8, 2012Date of Patent: July 22, 2014Inventor: Jay S. Derman
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Patent number: 8776557Abstract: A hidden shackle style lock is disclosed. The lock includes a substantially cylindrical housing having a top surface, a bottom surface, and a curved side surface. The lock also includes a first cavity on the bottom surface of the housing extending part way along a thickness of the housing, and a second cavity on the side surface intersecting with the first cavity. A hollow sleeve is slidably attached within the second cavity. The sleeve includes a first end face, a second end face, and a third cavity. The third cavity extends from the first end face to the second face and is substantially coaxial with the second cavity. A shackle having a first end and a second end is fixedly coupled to the first end face of the sleeve. The lock also includes an interchangeable core having a first locking mechanism and a second locking mechanism lockingly disposed within the third cavity, and coupled to the straight shackle.Type: GrantFiled: October 10, 2007Date of Patent: July 15, 2014Assignee: Pacific Lock CompanyInventor: Wei Kai Wang
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Patent number: 8776560Abstract: A bicycle link having one or more openings that can be ?-shaped and having a slider that closes a portion of the one or more openings is disclosed. The slider can be secured in place in relation to the bicycle link with a padlock or the like being placed in aligned holes in the slide and it the portion of the bicycle link containing the slider. Cables, chains and the like are placed in the openings and secured to immovable objects. When the slider is locked in place to close a portion of the openings, this arrangement secures the bicycle.Type: GrantFiled: October 24, 2013Date of Patent: July 15, 2014Inventors: John Loughlin, Robert Loughlin
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Publication number: 20140182341Abstract: A door stop includes a body having a longitudinal axis and having angled sides defining an apex. A rotating toggle having angled sides defining an apex and a longitudinal axis is operably connected at its apex to the body at about the apex of the body. The toggle is rotatable such that the longitudinal axis of the toggle aligns with the longitudinal axis of the body in an insertion position and the longitudinal axis of the toggle is transverse to the longitudinal axis of the body in a locked position. A lock assembly is operably mounted to the body to lock the toggle in the locked position.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 11, 2013Publication date: July 3, 2014Inventors: Adam Orlov, Stuart Mitchell
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Patent number: 8763433Abstract: A lock receptacle assembly having a body portion having a first end that includes a bore configured to receive a lock, an end cap removably securable to the first end of the body portion. The end cap having a through bore to allow passage of the lock, such that, when assembled, the lock can lock the end cap and the body portion together. The end cap interlocks with the first end of the body portion so that there is substantially no load on the lock when axial force is applied to the assembly.Type: GrantFiled: October 21, 2010Date of Patent: July 1, 2014Assignee: Inner-Tite Corp.Inventors: John C. Mahaney, Scott Brenner
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Publication number: 20140174137Abstract: A lock structure including a base and a door portion, a lock mechanism and a locking section, and a first mating element is provided. The door portion is pivotally connected to one end of the base portion by a pivot and is switched between an open and a close status. One of the base portion and the door portion comprises a first opening, the other comprises a first securing element close to the first opening. The lock mechanism and the locking section are disposed at the door and the base portion, respectively, and correspond to each other. The first mating element comprises a first engaging portion selectively connected to or detached from the first opening, wherein the first securing element restricts the first engaging portion from being detached from the first opening when the first engaging portion is located at the first opening and the door portion is closed.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 20, 2013Publication date: June 26, 2014Applicant: SINOXLOCK (KUNSHAN) CO., LTD.Inventor: HeFei Xue
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Patent number: 8756965Abstract: A burglary prevention device is used with an existing door having an existing door knob lock and includes a door knob cover including a base suitably sized and shaped to fit over the existing door knob lock, a fastener attached to the base and extending outwardly therefrom, and a flexible chain connected to the fastener and engaged with a bottom edge of the existing door. In this manner, the chain is located exterior of the base. Advantageously, the door knob cover is capable of fitting over the existing door knob lock in such a manner that access is prohibited to the existing door knob lock.Type: GrantFiled: January 18, 2013Date of Patent: June 24, 2014Inventor: Huey Anderson
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Patent number: 8752406Abstract: Security devices according to the present invention may be configured to secure merchandise supported by a display card. The security device may include a housing defining an aperture configured to receive a secured portion of the article, an engagement member disposed generally proximate the aperture, and a sliding member configured to move the engagement member from the release position to a capture position. The secured portion may be removed from the aperture while the engagement member is in the release position and the secured portion may be inhibited from removal while the engagement member is in the capture position. The engagement member may define an engagement aperture where the secured portion of the article that is received through the aperture of the housing is also received through the engagement aperture of the engagement member.Type: GrantFiled: December 8, 2011Date of Patent: June 17, 2014Assignee: Checkpoint Systems, Inc.Inventors: Matthew R. Shute, Mark Ezzo
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Patent number: 8746020Abstract: A locking cable device, which generally inhibits the theft of portable and more specifically inhibits the theft of expensive, electronic devices such as computers, laptops, and projectors. The security device works by use of a hook that hooks through an opening in an outside wall of the equipment to be secured. The hole can be an existing hole in the outside wall of the equipment, either round, square, or rectangular, such as a vent slot or security slot. A user may also add the opening by merely drilling an aperture or slot, sized appropriately for the corresponding hook on the security device. The hooked position is maintained by use of a housing locked on to the cable, close enough to the equipment being secured that the hook cannot be moved to an angle necessary for removal.Type: GrantFiled: January 5, 2007Date of Patent: June 10, 2014Inventor: Scott R. Anderson
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Patent number: 8710977Abstract: The cars of a passenger transport means are provided with a sensor (3) which scans the state of the locking mechanism and with a transponder antenna (5) which is fitted to the outside of the car (1), and the stations (6) contain transmission antennas (7) which poll signals from the transponder antenna in contactless fashion.Type: GrantFiled: May 5, 2008Date of Patent: April 29, 2014Assignee: CWA Constructions SAInventor: Daniel Gubler
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Patent number: 8707745Abstract: A lock includes a lock body, a lock bar, and a locking mechanism. The lock body extends in a longitudinal direction between a first end defining a longitudinal passage and a second end. The lock bar is disposed within the passage and movable in a longitudinal direction between a securing position proximal to the second end and a release position distal to the second end, with a proximal end portion of the lock bar and the second end defining a first gap when the lock bar is in the release position. The locking mechanism is assembled within one of the lock body and the lock bar and is operable between a locking condition securing the lock bar against movement from the securing position to the release position, and an unlocked condition permitting movement of the lock bar from the securing position to the release position.Type: GrantFiled: November 1, 2011Date of Patent: April 29, 2014Assignee: Master Lock Company LLCInventor: D. Scott Kalous
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Patent number: 8695384Abstract: A lock structure for an electrical device is provided. The lock structure includes a rotatable fastener, a lock body, an operation device, and a housing. The lock body is disposed at least partially in the housing, connected with the operation device, and includes or couples with a driving portion. When the lock body is operated to achieve an unlocked state, the lock body allows the driving portion to move the rotatable fastener. At the same time, the operation device achieves an operable status in which the operation device can move driving portion to change the orientation of the rotatable fastener, resulting in the connection/detachment of the lock structure and the electronic device. When the lock body is in a locked state, the movement of the driving portion is restricted and the operation device is not operable to directly or indirectly rotate the rotatable fastener, resulting in the secure connection of the lock structure and the electronic device.Type: GrantFiled: May 25, 2011Date of Patent: April 15, 2014Assignee: Sinox Company Ltd.Inventors: Chang-Chiang Yu, Chun-Sheng Wu
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Patent number: 8690201Abstract: A gate latch includes a bracket including a vertical backplate, a lower plate, and an upper plate. Each of the plates is attached to and extends in the same direction away from the backplate. Each of the plates includes first and second throughholes, in which the first throughhole of the lower plate is vertically aligned with the first throughhole of upper plate, and the second throughhole of lower plate is vertically aligned with the second throughhole of the upper plate. The latch includes a rigid bolt including first, second, and third elongate portions, with the first and third elongate portions being connected together, the second and third elongate portions being connected together, and the first and second elongate portions being parallel. The first elongate portion is movably positioned in the first throughholes, and the second elongate portion is movably positioned in the second throughholes.Type: GrantFiled: April 26, 2012Date of Patent: April 8, 2014Inventor: James Frazier
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Publication number: 20140085788Abstract: A lock that is configured to be attached to electronic equipment requiring securing against theft and the lock comprising: a lock body; a locking element protruding from the lock body and having a forward distal section that is comparatively wider in cross-sectional size compared to a rear section thereof, the forward section being configured to be insertable into a cavity formed in the equipment, where the cavity is defined by an opening having a size and shape slightly larger than the cross-sectional size of the forward section of the locking element and an interior larger in cross-sectional size than the opening of the cavity; a slidable locking pin configured to slide alongside the locking element and into the cavity, after the locking element has been inserted into said cavity, to substantially fill a space of the cavity left unoccupied by the locking element; a sliding mechanism coupled to the locking pin and configured to slide the locking pin into and out of the cavity; and a locking mechanism to lockType: ApplicationFiled: August 23, 2013Publication date: March 27, 2014Inventor: Meir Avganim
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Patent number: 8671721Abstract: A lock structure for an electrical device is provided. The lock structure includes a rotatable fastener, a lock body, an operation device, and a housing. The lock body is disposed at least partially in the housing, connected with the operation device, and couples with a driving portion. When the lock body is in an unlocked state, the lock body allows the driving portion to move the rotatable fastener. Simultaneously, the operation device can move the driving portion to change the orientation of the rotatable fastener, resulting in the connection/detachment of the lock structure and the electronic device. When the lock body is in a locked state, movement of the driving portion is restricted and the operation device cannot directly or indirectly rotate the rotatable fastener, resulting in the secure connection of the lock structure and the electronic device.Type: GrantFiled: February 22, 2012Date of Patent: March 18, 2014Assignee: Sinox Company Ltd.Inventors: Chang-Chiang Yu, Chun-Sheng Wu
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Patent number: 8667818Abstract: A lock assembly for retail packaging, having a lock assembly, a key assembly, a hinge assembly, and packaging comprising at least one wall. The lock assembly mounts exteriorly onto the packaging. The packaging lock assembly may further have a rail assembly mounted onto a display rack. The rail assembly comprises rail members and a transversal member. The packaging lock assembly may further have a plate assembly positioned in between the lock assembly and the plate. The lock assembly suspended from the rail members is placed in a locked position, whereby a locking shaft assembly is blocked by the transversal member to prevent removal of the packaging from the rail assembly. The key assembly is presented into a latch assembly comprising a key hole to cause the locking shaft assembly to shift from the locked position, to an unlocked position.Type: GrantFiled: July 11, 2013Date of Patent: March 11, 2014Inventor: Hamid Mchatet
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Publication number: 20140060124Abstract: Provided is a barrel lock that can be used to securely lock a barrel opening, and in particular, a barrel pump positioned in a barrel opening. The barrel lock has a lock body, a closure mechanism, a locking mechanism, and is secured by a locking means. The lock body is capable of assuming an open position and a closed position for locking about the barrel pump. In a closed position, the locking mechanism is used to secure the lock body in a closed position and to secure the closure mechanism in engagement with the lock body, to thereby secure the barrel pump from use.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 28, 2012Publication date: March 6, 2014Applicant: KLONDIKE CHEESE CO.Inventors: Ronald A. Buholzer, Steve J. Buholzer
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Patent number: 8665085Abstract: A tracking device is incorporated into a band, such as a watch band or bracelet. The tracking device appears as an ordinary band, but cannot be removed by the individual wearing it. If necessary, the location of the tracking device can be determined by a central server and reported to the authorities or to the individual's family.Type: GrantFiled: April 25, 2008Date of Patent: March 4, 2014Inventor: Dequincy A. Hyatt
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Patent number: 8646294Abstract: A securement system is provided that permits the secured locking of an ultra-portable laptop computer without requiring the use of a universal security slot. The system includes an edge member that has a body channel intersecting a screen channel formed on a face. When the laptop is open, the edge of the laptop screen fits within the screen channel and the edge of the laptop body fits within the body channel, with the edge member being positioned astride the hinge between the screen and body. A cross member connects the edge member to an opposite edge member engaged over the opposite edge of the laptop. When secured, the system cannot be removed from the laptop, since the two edge members are prevented from movement due to the cross member and the channels.Type: GrantFiled: March 29, 2013Date of Patent: February 11, 2014Inventor: Jay S. Derman
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Patent number: 8640510Abstract: A system for securing an interface mechanism within an aperture is disclosed. The system may include an interface mechanism comprising a body portion, extension, anchor, and traveler. The extension may extend from the body portion and have a traveler aperture. The anchor may selectively move through a range of motion with respect to the body portion. The range of motion may include one or more extended positions of the anchor. The traveler may be positioned within the traveler aperture. The traveler selectively moving through a range of motion with respect to the extension. The range of motion of the traveler may contain one or more blocking positions wherein the traveler confines the anchor to one or more extended positions. The system may further include a lock engaging the extension and confining the traveler to one or more blocking positions.Type: GrantFiled: November 14, 2011Date of Patent: February 4, 2014Inventor: Jay S. Derman
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Patent number: 8640507Abstract: A padlock having a horizontal shackle is disclosed. The padlock may include a base comprising a latching mechanism, a first shackle aperture, and a second shackle aperture. The padlock may also include a shackle. The shackle may comprise a first post extending from within the first shackle aperture, a second post extending from within the second shackle aperture, and a horizontal cross member extending in a line from the first post to the second post.Type: GrantFiled: January 3, 2012Date of Patent: February 4, 2014Inventor: Jay S. Derman
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Patent number: 8640509Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention provide a security assembly configured to properly secure articles in a retail environment. In some embodiments, the security assembly is configured to secure cylindrical objects, such as baby formula or coffee cans. Additionally, in some embodiments, the security assembly may be adjustable such that differently sized objects may be secured. In an example embodiment, a security device for securing an object with an object perimeter edge is provided. The security device comprises a housing defining an edge lock configured for positioning proximate the object perimeter edge and a locating gap. The security device also comprises at least one cable extending from the security device through the locating gap. The locating gap is configured to secure the at least one cable from substantial lateral movement in at least one direction.Type: GrantFiled: April 29, 2011Date of Patent: February 4, 2014Inventor: Adam Mark Will