Cover, Lid, Cap, Encasing Shield Patents (Class 70/158)
  • Publication number: 20110148631
    Abstract: A manhole security cover includes a manhole cover body comprising a non-metallic RF signal transmissive material. The manhole cover body is seatable on a manhole frame to cover a manhole opening. In the seated position, the first side is accessible from outside the manhole, the second side is disposed within the manhole, and the peripheral edge portion engages a manhole cover support surface on the manhole frame. A manhole cover tamper sensor is responsive to a predetermined movement of the manhole security cover body. A transmitter is operatively connected to the manhole cover tamper sensor and configured to generate a radio frequency manhole cover tamper signal when the manhole cover tamper sensor detects the predetermined movement of the manhole security cover body. An antenna is operatively coupled to the transmitter to radiate radio frequency energy through the manhole cover body to a receiver located outside of said manhole.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 21, 2010
    Publication date: June 23, 2011
    Applicant: MCGARD LLC
    Inventors: Thomas R. Lanham, Andrew D. Trank, Daniel J. Corby, Jeffery R. Sullivan
  • Publication number: 20110114721
    Abstract: A security monitoring system provides for the secure transport of cargo, such as in a bulk foodstuff transport container. The system includes an electromechanical locking mechanism allowing access by only authorized persons, a positional locator for determining the geographical position of the transport container, and a controller associated with the transport container. The controller controls operation of the electromechanical locking mechanism, stores data received from the electromechanical locking mechanism and the positional locator, and communicates with a remote data processor in near real time. A handheld user interface device is configured to control operation of the controller, to process and store data received from the controller, and to communicate with the remote data processor.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 2, 2010
    Publication date: May 19, 2011
    Inventors: Christopher Dwight Thompson, Suraj M. Alexander, William L. Crist, Brian D. Luck, James Ryan Moore, Jonathan C. Paschal, Frederick Alan Payne, Timothy S. Stombaugh, Nasrin Tabayehnejad, Phillip C. Womble
  • Patent number: 7921683
    Abstract: The locking container is a selectively lockable container for the storage of used cooking oil and the like. The locking container includes a reservoir and both front and side locking mechanisms. The front and side locking mechanisms selectively retain a screen within the reservoir. The container is adapted for the disposal of oils, solvents, acids and various other liquid wastes. The pair of locking mechanisms allow access for storing the liquid waste in the container, but prevent unauthorized removal of the liquid waste. The container includes a lid to cover the screen, with the lid being secured by the front locking mechanism. The side locking mechanism locks the screen to the reservoir.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 4, 2009
    Date of Patent: April 12, 2011
    Inventor: Charles E. Largay, Jr.
  • Publication number: 20110079058
    Abstract: A locking apparatus for containers, vials and bottles comprises a combination lock to be applied to a generic bottle or vial or for a custom bottle. The locking apparatus comprises a locking subassembly: a housing, a collapsible portion on the housing or on a separate washer piece, at least one indicia ring, at least one tumbler key ring, and a setting plug; the locking subassembly will engage a first bracket, which can be mounted on a generic bottle or vial or to a custom bottle with a top end, which has a integrated bracket end.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 28, 2010
    Publication date: April 7, 2011
    Inventors: Simon S. Nielsen, Manuel A. Montano, Henry K. Yu
  • Publication number: 20110067463
    Abstract: A lock mechanism is disclosed for a sheet store adapted for the dispensing or accepting of sheets. The sheet store comprises a container having a lid operable for access to the interior of the container and a shutter operable for the passage of sheets therethrough. The lock mechanism comprises: a locking plate movable relative to the container, the locking plate being operable to control a lid lock element and a shutter lock element; and an actuator arranged to control movement of the locking plate. The locking plate is movable between three positions, including: a closed position, in which the shutter lock element prevents opening of the shutter; a primed position, in which the shutter can be opened; and an open position which controls the lid lock element to permit opening of the lid.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 19, 2009
    Publication date: March 24, 2011
    Inventors: Steven Copestake, Steven Michael Hosking, Fiona Joan Mancini
  • Patent number: 7891220
    Abstract: A lockable container comprising a lock portion and a container is provided. The lock portion has a first part and a second part, wherein the first part has an opening component and at least a lock mechanism, the second part has at least a latch driven by the opening component. The container fits the second part. The container has at least an inner space and a wedge corresponding to the latch. The lock mechanism restricts a displacement of the opening component when the lock mechanism is locked. The lock mechanism releases the opening component when the lock mechanism is unlocked.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 30, 2009
    Date of Patent: February 22, 2011
    Assignee: Sinox Company Ltd.
    Inventors: An-Ting Yen, Chi-Chang Tsai
  • Publication number: 20110031294
    Abstract: An anti-theft bag with locator has a bag portion with a flap portion that can be closed to secure the contents of the bag. A lock-locator is provided to secure the flap to prevent casual opening of the bag. The lock-locator also contains a GPS component that allows a user to track the bag if stolen or lost. In one embodiment a remote control turns the GOS functionality on and off. The position of the bag is displayed in real-time on a network enabled appliance such as a cell phone, netbook or computer. The lock-locator is a combination lock with rotating disks disposed within the circular perimeter therein. In one embodiment, the power source is located within the lock-locator. In another embodiment, a power source is disposed within the bag and is not visible. The front of the lock-locator may be esthetically enhanced by having initials, logos or other graphic.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 7, 2009
    Publication date: February 10, 2011
    Inventor: Cassius Q. Booth
  • Patent number: 7878032
    Abstract: A lock guard is provided for padlocks securing different type J-hook latches of roll up doors in their locking position. The lock guard shrouds the shackle of the padlock thereby deterring vandals use of cutting tools to sever the shackle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 18, 2007
    Date of Patent: February 1, 2011
    Inventor: Roy E. Gogel
  • Publication number: 20100326145
    Abstract: A lock mechanism for locking at least one door of a container in a closed position includes first and second members slidably coupled to each other to move relative to each other, a latching mechanism configured to prevent the two members from moving relative to each other in at least one direction when the latching mechanism is in a locked state, and first and second lock members, each of the lock members including a first end and a second end. The first ends of the first and second lock members protrude through the body. The second end of the first lock member is coupled to the first member of the locking mechanism and the second end of the second lock member being coupled to the second member of the locking mechanism. The first ends of the first and second lock members are configured to engage portions of the container to lock the at least one container door in a closed position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 28, 2010
    Publication date: December 30, 2010
    Applicant: Cubic Corporation
    Inventors: David R. Powers, Donald H. Warf, Daniel Bertuna, Walter C. Bonneau, JR., David K. Aberizk, Jon D. Neasham, Scott Wilson, Keith L. Frankie, Stuart J. Waddell, Jamie Sparks
  • Publication number: 20100328858
    Abstract: A cover latching assembly includes a housing, a releasing assembly and a cover. The housing includes an upper board, a side board extending from the upper board and an assembling portion disposed on the upper board communicating with the side board through a hole. The cover is detachably mounted on the housing and includes an upper wall and a peripheral wall. The peripheral wall has a notch defined therethrough corresponding to the hole; the upper wall has a latching hook formed thereon adjacent to the notch. The releasing assembly is releasably assembled within the accommodating portion of the housing through the hole and partially accommodated within the hole for releasably latching with the latching hook of the cover.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 30, 2009
    Publication date: December 30, 2010
    Applicants: SHENZHEN FUTAIHONG PRECISION INDUSTRY CO., LTD., FIH (HONG KONG) LIMITED
    Inventor: BIN XIONG
  • Publication number: 20100326147
    Abstract: A lock mechanism for locking at least one door of a container in a closed position includes a housing, at least one lock member at least partially enclosed within the housing, the at least one lock member comprising a first lock member configured to engage a first portion of a container to lock at least one container door in a closed position, and a latching mechanism coupled to the at least one lock member. The latching mechanism includes a fluid chamber configured to hold a fluid, a piston slidably housed within the fluid chamber, and a valve coupled to the fluid chamber and configured to be in one of two states, the two states including an open state where fluid can flow through the valve in two directions to allow the piston to be moved in two directions, and a closed state where fluid is inhibited from flowing through the valve in at least one direction to prevent the piston from moving in at least one direction.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 28, 2010
    Publication date: December 30, 2010
    Applicant: Cubic Corporation
    Inventors: David R. Powers, Daniel Bertuna, David K. Aberizk, Keith L. Frankie, Stuart J. Waddell
  • Publication number: 20100327713
    Abstract: A computer enclosure includes a housing, a cover, and a locking mechanism assembling the cover to the housing. The locking mechanism includes a latch piece formed on the housing, a guide member formed on the cover, a lock rod slidably extending through the guide member, and an operating member slidably assembled on the cover and connected to the lock rod. The latch piece defines a latch hole. The operating member is moves the lock rod to engage in or disengage from the latch hole such that the cover is locked to or detached from the housing.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 21, 2009
    Publication date: December 30, 2010
    Applicants: HONG FU JIN PRECISION INDUSTRY (ShenZhen) CO., LTD., HON HAI PRECISION INDUSTRY CO., LTD.
    Inventors: WEI-JUN WANG, ZI-MING TANG
  • Publication number: 20100319415
    Abstract: An example embodiment relates to preventing rotation of a barrel lock when opened by a key. At least one example embodiment includes a rotationally actuated barrel lock for securing electric meter boxes and the like, and a spring loaded clip for mounting inside the meter box. Lock actuation is characterized by rotation of a key relative to the lock. The barrel lock includes a head portion, and a smaller diameter shank portion with flatted areas thereon. The clip includes, in an example embodiment, a lock receiving opening with internal protrusions which engage the flatted areas on the lock shank, thereby preventing rotation of the lock when it is engaged by the key.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 19, 2010
    Publication date: December 23, 2010
    Inventor: Norman Binz DeWalch
  • Publication number: 20100307208
    Abstract: A tamper-resistant pill bottle for securely storing a quantity of medication. The pill bottle includes a receptacle, a cap for fitting over the receptacle, and a combination lock integral with the cap for releasably locking the cap to the receptacle. The combination lock includes a series of combination wheels that partially protrude through a sidewall of the cap and can be rotatably manipulated by a user. The combination for the combination lock can be set by a user upon receipt of the pill bottle. The pill bottle further includes an inconspicuous defeat mechanism integral with the cap for allowing the pill bottle to be opened, preferably by a pharmacist, if a user forgets the combination of the combination lock.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 4, 2009
    Publication date: December 9, 2010
    Inventors: Stampp W. Corbin, Eric A. Warner
  • Publication number: 20100162778
    Abstract: There is provided a security cover for a cylinder lock. The security cover may comprise a top wall and a peripheral side wall and may be adapted to be secured over an end of the lock and may include a key slot extending through the top wall and positioned to align with the lock cylinder when the cover is secured over the lock. There is also provided a key for use with the cover and a method for securing a cylinder lock.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 26, 2009
    Publication date: July 1, 2010
    Applicant: SHRED-IT INTERNATIONAL INC.
    Inventors: Douglas Charles Bisson, Todd Arnold Wayne Fielding
  • Publication number: 20100155265
    Abstract: A locking device is provided and operable to retain an article intended for display and handling in a designated area. In particular, the locking device is formed with an adjustable fastening loop, which can assume an extended position to receive a free end or a portion of the article, and a retracted position to secure the article in the fastening loop. The fastening loop can be adjusted between the extended position and the retracted position, so that the locking device is adapted to receive and secure articles of various sizes. The locking device is preferably mounted to a fixture, such as a display table or counter via a tether cable. When the cable is mounted to the fixture, the locking device is capable of retaining an article in the designated area and preventing the article from being removed from the designated area. For example, the locking device can secure a sample item to a designated area, such as a display counter in a retail store.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 16, 2009
    Publication date: June 24, 2010
    Applicant: Lloyd, Gerstner & Partners
    Inventor: Christopher Kidd
  • Publication number: 20100154491
    Abstract: A locking device for a shipping container and system for redundantly locking container components together include a socket, upper and lower arms, upper and lower braces, and a clasp. The socket has upper and lower parts connected together to form a hinge at a rear of the socket with a socket cavity having an opening at a front of the socket. Also, the upper and lower arms of the device are fixedly connected to the upper and lower parts at the front of the socket. Further, the upper and lower braces of the device are fixedly connected to the upper and lower parts at the rear of the socket. The clasp is adapted to engage the socket to retain the socket and the components locked together in the assembled container.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 22, 2008
    Publication date: June 24, 2010
    Inventors: Howard Clay Farris, Thomas Robert Goliniski, Gregory Kirk Kolles, Charles Edward Robbert
  • Patent number: 7722195
    Abstract: A projector includes a light source device and an exterior casing, wherein an engagement moving portion slant surface is formed at an engagement moving portion, the engagement moving portion slant surface abutting on an engaging protrusion in a sliding manner when the engagement moving portion is moved to a not-engaging position to press the engaging protrusion toward a top portion.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 2, 2006
    Date of Patent: May 25, 2010
    Assignee: Seiko Epson Corporation
    Inventors: Masayuki Okoshi, Toshimitsu Watanabe
  • Publication number: 20100077807
    Abstract: A locking device for a storage box in a vehicle includes a lock configured to place the storage box in a closed state or an open state, and an actuator configured to drive the lock. The locking device further includes a button configured to place the storage box in the open state. The locking device is configured to perform an authentication of a portable key when the button is operated and the storage box is closed. When the portable key is authenticated when the button is operated, the lock is configured to place the storage box in the open state. When the portable key is not authenticated when the button is operated, the storage box is configured to be held in the closed state without the lock being driven. When the portable key is authenticated when the storage box is closed, the lock is configured to be driven to place the storage box in the closed state.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 17, 2009
    Publication date: April 1, 2010
    Inventors: Yoshiaki Takeuchi, Katsuhisa Yamada, Tsuguhito Ichiriki, Hiroshi Nishijima
  • Publication number: 20100050709
    Abstract: A security device (10) is provided for a mobile retail cart (12) having a lockable compartment (16) for storing goods to be sold. The security device comprises an electronic lock unit for securing a closure (14) of the compartment, the electronic lock unit including means (21) for reading an electronic key device and means (23) for locking and unlocking the closure in response thereto. A memory records data read from the electronic key device and information relating to the locking and/or unlocking of the compartment. The security device is suitable for use as an airline security device for a retail cart for storing goods to be sold on board an aircraft.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 2, 2006
    Publication date: March 4, 2010
    Inventor: Keith Neville
  • Publication number: 20100050710
    Abstract: A lockable container for securing assets that has an integral and internal locking mechanism and methods of use are provided. An illustrative lockable container may include first and second covers configured to move between an open position, which allows access to the asset, and a closed position, which encloses the asset. The locking mechanism of the lockable container may include a locking mate arrangement operatively coupled to at least one of the first and second covers, and a locking member that is configured to move between an unlocked position and a locked position. The entirety of the locking member may be internal to the container when the locking member is in the unlocked position. A magnetic key arrangement may interact with the locking member to move the locking member between the unlocked and locked positions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 1, 2009
    Publication date: March 4, 2010
    Applicant: VIVA ONETIME LIMITED
    Inventors: Michael R. Lax, Agjah I. Libohova, Timothy J. Keuning, Kwong Kwok Keung
  • Patent number: 7654388
    Abstract: A clear, lockable, sealable container for the storage of controlled substances in ambulances and other emergency medical vehicles, allowing paramedics and other emergency medical personnel to inspect and inventory readily the pharmaceuticals in the container without opening, unlocking, or breaking the seal on the container.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 6, 2006
    Date of Patent: February 2, 2010
    Inventor: Ernest D. Catron
  • Publication number: 20090320534
    Abstract: The invention discloses a lock device. The lock device is used for detachably mounting a cover on a base. A recess is formed on the cover. A first hole is formed on the bottom of the recess, and a first retainer is extended out of the bottom of the recess. The lock device includes a first sliding member, a first elastomer, and a second sliding member. A column which is capable of passing through the first hole is formed on the first sliding member. A second retainer which is used for the first retainer to lock is formed on the second sliding member. When the first sliding member slides toward the base along a first axle, the column pushes the second retainer to make the second sliding member slide toward a second axle, so as to make the second retainer separate from the first retainer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 4, 2008
    Publication date: December 31, 2009
    Inventors: Jen-Hsiang Lee, Po-Li Hsieh, Chai-Cheng Lu
  • Publication number: 20090314044
    Abstract: An electronic device using a cover mechanism to cover a hole is described. The cover mechanism includes a locking member slidably mounted on a base member and a cover member. The cover member can be locked to the base member by locking of the cover member to the locking member in a locked position, can rotate around the locking member in a released position, and can expose the hole and physically attach to the locking member in an opened position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 19, 2008
    Publication date: December 24, 2009
    Applicants: SHENZHEN FUTAIHONG PRECISION INDUSTRY CO., LTD., FIH (HONG KONG) LIMITED
    Inventors: MU-WEN YANG, CHIH-CHIANG CHANG, ZHENG SHI
  • Publication number: 20090308114
    Abstract: A linking system includes a machine body having an inside support frame and a hinged front cover panel with a locating bar, a retaining bar shaped like an open end spanner and pivotally mounted inside the machine body and having a push block at the bottom side, a spring member mounted inside the machine body for biasing the retaining bar from an unlocking position to a locking position for securing the locating bar to lock the front cover panel in the close position, and a lock cylinder mounted on one side of the machine body and having a swivel bar rotatable with a predetermined key to move the push block, releasing the locating bar from the retaining bar and allowing the front cover panel to be automatically opened.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 12, 2008
    Publication date: December 17, 2009
    Applicant: DATAVAN INTERNATIONAL CORP.
    Inventors: Ping-Ho Cheng, Chia-Yen Hsu, Miao-Tzu Chou
  • Publication number: 20090288457
    Abstract: A security device includes a housing with a chamber defined by opposing sides, opposite end walls, a bottom wall, and a movable top member. The bottom wall includes one or more openings for receiving the body portions of correspondingly-sized drug vials while the openable top portions of the vials are securely retained inside the chamber. The top member is lockable in a closed position to prevent unauthorized access to the top portions of the vials. The body portions of the vials extend from the openings in the bottom wall and remain viewable and examinable while their top portions are secured. The top member is spaced from the bottom wall to prevent the vials from being pushed through the openings and fully into the chamber, and also to permit the device to be supported at a surface by one or more of the drug vials.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 22, 2009
    Publication date: November 26, 2009
    Applicant: INNOVATIVE IDEAS, INC.
    Inventor: Michael J. Moldal
  • Publication number: 20090277905
    Abstract: A locking device for a locking a lid to a body of storage box is disclosed. The locking device a key operated turnable portion and arms extending from the arms. Each arm has an end portion that is received in a first recess in the side of the body and a hook portion that is received in a second recess in the front face of the body. When the locking device is in an unlocked position the end portions do not extend into the first recesses and the hook portions are positioned so that they can move in and out of the second recess as the lid is lifted. In the lock position the end portions extend into the first recesses and the hook portion can engage a surface of the recess preventing their removal from the recess.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 10, 2009
    Publication date: November 12, 2009
    Inventor: Neil Gillan
  • Patent number: 7614674
    Abstract: This console box is provided with: a box main unit; and a locking mechanism, wherein the locking mechanism is provided with: a locking groove provided on one of the box main unit and the console lid; a locking pin provided on the other of the box main unit and the console lid, the locking pin being fit into the locking groove when the console lid is closed, and having a fitting portion dimension smaller than the groove width of the locking groove; and a biasing device provided between the box main unit and the console lid which biases the console lid in an opening direction by contacting between the locking pin and one of wall formed in the locking grove when the console lid is in a closed state.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 5, 2008
    Date of Patent: November 10, 2009
    Assignees: Honda Motor Co., Ltd., Moriroku Company, Ltd.
    Inventors: Masamitsu Shiono, Taku Kamiya, Manabu Koarai
  • Publication number: 20090272156
    Abstract: A locking system for locking a stopper incorporated into the top of a fuel tank filler pipe, the stopper allowing the pipe to be opened automatically via action of a fuel dispensing nozzle. The stopper is retractable under action of a thrust directed against the stopper along an axis parallel to the axis of the top of the pipe, and is secured to a return spring that keeps the stopper in the closed position. The system includes a rotary ring configured to prevent movement of the stopper via a bayonet system, and rotary movement of which is brought about using a key.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 15, 2005
    Publication date: November 5, 2009
    Applicant: INERGY AUTOMOTIVE SYSTEMS RESEARCH (SOCIETE ANONYME)
    Inventor: Maurice Journee
  • Patent number: 7599721
    Abstract: Disclosed is a novel mobile phone wherein a one-push open/close mechanism slideably intercoupling upper and lower housings causes a tension of a spring member to function for sliding movements of the upper and lower housings along an open direction in an opening event, and inverts the tension of the spring member for the sliding movements of the upper and lower housings along a close direction in a closing event. An elevation mechanism operates in association with the sliding movement of the upper housing to perform ascending control of a key operation section in the opening event, and operates in association with the sliding movement of the upper housing to perform descending control of the key operation section in the closing event. Thereby, the mobile phone can be set by a one-push operation to an open state or closed state. In the opening event, the key operation section automatically ascends; and in the closing event, the key operation section automatically descends to be store in the lower housing.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 16, 2005
    Date of Patent: October 6, 2009
    Assignee: Sony Ericsson Mobile Communications Japan, Inc.
    Inventors: Shunsuke Taki, Toru Amano, Yoshikazu Iino
  • Publication number: 20090235700
    Abstract: A sealing bolt for sealing a container lid to a container body, the sealing bolt including: a first identity element configured so as to provide a first identification signal when sensed with an ultrasonic reading device; a second identity element configured so as to provide a second identification signal when sensed with an ultrasonic reading device; and a third identity element. The third identity element includes the first and second identity elements and a third identification signal is formed by the intersection points created by an overlap of the first and second identification signals. The invention also concerns a method for sealing a container lid to a container body using such a sealing bolt.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 16, 2007
    Publication date: September 24, 2009
    Applicant: THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITY
    Inventors: Marco Sironi, Piercarlo Tebaldi, Paolo Timossi
  • Publication number: 20090229323
    Abstract: Various embodiments of the present invention are illustrated in the present disclosure. A first embodiment is a safety cover for a deadbolt of a door. The cover includes a housing having a first open end and a second open end. The housing is mounted to the door and positioned to substantially surround the deadbolt with the first open end and to contain a deadbolt actuator knob of the deadbolt within a cavity formed from the housing. The safety cover includes a cap mountable, via the second open end, into snug mating engagement with the interior of the housing. The cap is positioned such that upon actuation the cap slides axially within the housing until an inner wall of the cap meets the deadbolt actuator knob and wherein upon further actuation the inner wall grips and rotates the deadbolt actuator knob.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 13, 2009
    Publication date: September 17, 2009
    Inventors: Daniel Russ Dykstra, Timothy Paul Hopkins
  • Publication number: 20090217715
    Abstract: The device for deterring unauthorized access to a lock on a fence gate includes a first plate including at least one pair of holes and configured to be removably positioned on a first side of the fence gate covering a portion where the fence gate opens. A second plate includes at least one pair of second holes and is configured to be removably positioned on a second side of the fence gate. At least one chain passes through the holes and second holes, where the lock secures proximate ends of the chain, the first plate is retained against the first side, the second plate is retained on the second side, the fence gate is prevented from opening and dimensions of the first and second plate deter access to the lock from a side of the fence gate that is opposite of the lock.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 29, 2008
    Publication date: September 3, 2009
    Inventor: Scott Wendell Bray
  • Publication number: 20090211315
    Abstract: A security storage container has a primary security feature that is adapted to be locked and unlocked with an appropriate key. A secondary security feature is activated when the security storage container is opened without first unlocking the lock with the key. In one embodiment, the secondary security feature includes prongs that are moved to an extended position when the primary security feature of the container is defeated. In the extended position, the prongs will at least damage the item of merchandise protected by the security storage container. The extended position of the prongs may also further lock the item of merchandise within the security storage container.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 30, 2009
    Publication date: August 27, 2009
    Applicant: CHECKPOINT SYSTEMS, INC.
    Inventors: NICHOLAS M. SEDON, DENNIS D. BELDEN, JR., WILLIAM SHEPLER
  • Publication number: 20090188288
    Abstract: There is provided a lock device which is adapted to hold a lid member 3 with a lock 8 at a counterpart of a main body 1 in a closed state, which comprises an operating button for an unlocking operation 9; a slidable engagement member 11 having an engageable portion 14, the engageable portion being configured to be selectively brought into engagement with and out of engagement with the main body 1; and a coupling member 20 configured to interlock the operating button 9 and the engagement member 11 with a locking operation and the unlocking operation applied to the lock 8 so that the operating button 9 and the engagement member 11 are set in an interlocked state by the unlocking operation and are set to be free of the interlocked state by the locking operation; whereby the engagement member 11 is slid through the coupling member 20 to bring the engagement member 14 out of engagement with the main body 1 so as to be switched to an open state by operating the operating button 9 when the lock 8 is set in an unlock
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 31, 2007
    Publication date: July 30, 2009
    Applicant: NIFCO INC.
    Inventor: Toshiaki Soma
  • Publication number: 20090152877
    Abstract: An apparatus for locking a glovebox may include a push button, a first slider, a second slider, and a locking member. The push button is elastically supported on a dashboard. The first slider is rotatably mounted inside the push button, and has a first inclined face at the rear end thereof. The second slider has a second inclined face corresponding to the first inclined face of the first slider, and moves in a transverse direction to unlock the glovebox when the second inclined face is pressed by the first inclined face. The locking member rotates the first slider such that the second inclined face is not pressed by the first inclined face.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 26, 2008
    Publication date: June 18, 2009
    Applicant: Hyundai Motor Company
    Inventor: Byoung Wook Kim
  • Publication number: 20090135015
    Abstract: A security system for freight containers comprises: a locking device configured to reliably attach to the container and prevent unauthorized opening of the container doors; an electromechanical locking mechanism; and a GPS receiver so that unlocking may be authorized when the container is at a selected location. The system may further include a device to sense conditions affecting the container; and, a communication system to transmit the output of the sensing device to a system administrator located remotely. The locking and sensing devices may be capable of two-way communication with the system administrator. The system may include a visual display on the exterior of the container capable of displaying selected messages. The messages may be preprogrammed or may be changed as the container moves from one geographic location to another.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 20, 2008
    Publication date: May 28, 2009
    Inventors: Eric L. Dobson, Joel K. Reed
  • Publication number: 20090107190
    Abstract: A system for locking a container door to a container body is provided. The system includes a rotating member coupled to the door. The system further includes a cover covering the rotating member and an opening formed through the cover. The system also includes a handle coupled to the rotating member and extending though the opening, the handle being moveable through the opening for rotating the rotating member between a locked and an unlocked position. Moreover the system includes a lock for preventing rotation of the rotating member to the unlocked position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 31, 2007
    Publication date: April 30, 2009
    Inventors: Ole Henrik Nielsen, Daniel Wong
  • Publication number: 20090095034
    Abstract: A security apparatus, a security system that uses the security apparatus, and a method of using the securing apparatus to secure a portable electronic device to an immovable object. The security apparatus comprises a combination locking mechanism with dials and tumblers, a body coupled to the dials, a reset device coupled to the tumblers, and a reset key configured to interact with the reset device to allow the user to reset the combination associated with the combination locking mechanism.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 15, 2007
    Publication date: April 16, 2009
    Applicant: ACCO Brands USA, LLC
    Inventors: Ryan White, John Hung
  • Publication number: 20090097210
    Abstract: A case for an information handling system, the case comprising a front bezel, a side panel, a lock mounted in the front bezel and operable to restrict removal of the front bezel from the case, a latch mounted within the case operable to restrict removal of the side panel from the case, and a link connecting the lock and the latch such that operation of the lock to restrict removal of the front bezel from the case also restricts removal of the side panel from the case.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 12, 2007
    Publication date: April 16, 2009
    Applicant: DELL PRODUCTS L.P.
    Inventors: Chih Min Su, Chien Chou Pan, Chien Hua Pan, Yu-Lin Chen
  • Publication number: 20090064735
    Abstract: The invention relates to a lock for a movable closing element, especially a door, a cover, a flap, or similar on a domestic appliance such as a dishwasher, a washing machine, a refrigerator, or similar. The lock includes a closing hook that can be made to engage with the closing element when being closed and made to disengage therefrom when being opened. The closing hook can be made to engage with a cavity in the closing element.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 13, 2006
    Publication date: March 12, 2009
    Applicant: BSH Bosch und Siemens Hausgeraete GmbH
    Inventors: Michael Hartmann, Dieter Hotz, Cengiz Kucuk, Erich Schmid, Martin Stickel
  • Publication number: 20090007609
    Abstract: A system comprises a plug locking assembly and a key. The plug locking assembly comprises a cover for receiving and holding a plug comprising a latch and a latch support surface positionable under the latch. A rotatable cam comprising a stop surface and a slot may carry the latch support surface and may interact with a cam latch comprising an arm. The arm is alternately positionable to abut the stop surface and to lie within the slot. The key may comprise a shaft, a key tab and a limit tab. The key mates with a key receiving member associated with the cover. The limit tab is positioned on a top surface of the shaft and helps prevent over-rotation of the latch support member.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 27, 2008
    Publication date: January 8, 2009
    Applicant: PANDUIT CORP.
    Inventor: Marc R. Obenshain
  • Publication number: 20080256996
    Abstract: A lock mechanism includes: a lock arm provided in a cantilever manner on an inner wall of a part compartment of a box body of an electric connection box; and a lock projection provided to the lock arm on its surface facing a part housed in the part compartment. The lock arm can be divided in a longitudinal direction into: a base end region fixed to the inner wall; upper end region located in the free end which interferes with the part and receives a pressing force for unlocking operation; and a middle region located within a predetermined distance range between the base and upper end region. The flexural rigidity of the base and upper end region is set larger than that of the middle region by providing ribs on the base and upper end region and providing no ribs on the middle region.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 18, 2008
    Publication date: October 23, 2008
    Inventors: Makoto Nakayama, Masahiro Kanamaru
  • Publication number: 20080218953
    Abstract: Provided is a locking mechanism for a flat display device. The locking unit for a single axis rotation flat display device in which an upper body and a lower body are coupled to each other by a rear main hinge, includes: a latch member movable on a guide disposed in the upper body, a locking hole formed in the latch member and a bent portion slantingly bent at a lower end of the latch member which is made of a ferromagnetic material. In a retracted state, the latch member is substantially disposed within the upper body, while in deployed state the latch member protrudes therefrom. A restoration member provides a restoration force to the latch member so as to urge it into its retracted state. A hook member hingedly coupled to the lower body. The hook member having a hook portion whose upper end engages the locking hole. a magnet is installed to or in proximity to the hook member under the hook portion.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 12, 2007
    Publication date: September 11, 2008
    Applicant: DVS KOREA CO. LTD.
    Inventors: Su-Hyoun Yun, Sung-Hyun Kim, Sang-Hoon Mun
  • Publication number: 20080110218
    Abstract: A locking shutter assembly includes a pair of shutters for attachment to a building structure. A pair of retention brackets extend between a first and a second end. One of the retention brackets are attached to a respective shutter at each end with a pair of opposing clips. Each retention bracket defines a passage and a rigidity member is slidably disposed in the passage to interconnect the retention brackets and restrain movement of the shutters with respect to the structure during inclement weather.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 14, 2007
    Publication date: May 15, 2008
    Applicant: The Tapco International Corporation
    Inventors: Clyde Allen, Nathan Greenway, Brad Kutler
  • Patent number: 7370496
    Abstract: A multi-use portable lock system is provided. The system enables a user to secure valuable personal particles placed on top of the desk, like a keyboard, phone, answering machine, notebook and the like, without prior preparations and without damaging the desk. The system also enables the user to lock the doors of closets, kitchen cabinets, washer and dryer machines and the like. The system can be secured by a lock and key, and also includes foldable capabilities for storage and traveling purposes.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 19, 2004
    Date of Patent: May 13, 2008
    Inventor: Moti Shai
  • Publication number: 20080022730
    Abstract: A locking device for a cover of a glove compartment of a motor vehicle is positioned so as to swivel on an associated frame and is held in the closed condition by two locking sections of the locking bar engaging behind an associated locking contour on the frame. The locking bars can be synchronously displaced from their locked position to the release position in order to open the cover by way of an actuation element. In order to minimize installation space, especially in the area of the cover, the actuation element is positioned on the frame side and, for opening the cover, interacts with its locking section on the associated locking bar, displacing it in the opening direction, while the other locking bar is moved into its release position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 30, 2004
    Publication date: January 31, 2008
    Applicant: DAIMLERCHRYSLER AG
    Inventors: Andre Dietrich, Ulrich Nienhaus, Manfred Zehnder, Ralf Zipperle
  • Publication number: 20070295041
    Abstract: Security System for Sewer, Aqueduct, Telephone and Energy System Manhole Caps or Covers including an electromechanical cover (1), on the surface of which is placed an electromagnetic crane (2) that has a handle (3), and that has an emitting coil (4), a battery (5), an electronic card (6) and a control panel (7); inside a waterproof space at least partially enclosed by the electromechanical cover (1) are placed a receiving coil (8), electronic card (12) and two motors (9) that move a pin (10) that has bellows (11), and that are connected to an electronic card (12). The system operates by the emitting coil (4) transferring electromagnetic energy to the receiving coil (8), and at the same time sending an exclusive binary code.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 11, 2007
    Publication date: December 27, 2007
    Inventor: Dimosthenis Despiniadis
  • Patent number: 7290550
    Abstract: The present invention provides a painting holder, a painting holder feeding unit, a printer unit having the holder and feeding unit, and an art painting apparatus with such a printer unit for automatic vending machines. The painting holder consists of a housing connected to a bracket of a feeding unit, a spring-biased finger base movably set within the housing so as to be elastically biased upward in the housing, a locking member hinged to the right-hand sidewall of the housing, and normally biased in a direction by a first torsion coil spring, and a finger cover hinged to the left-hand sidewall of the housing, and biased in a direction by a second torsion coil spring. The finger cover also has a painting opening at a predetermined position thereof, and is locked by the locking member. The art painting apparatus has a high resolution of not less than 1,200 dpi, thus accomplishing a highly active and clear painting effect.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 6, 2002
    Date of Patent: November 6, 2007
    Assignee: D & Tech Co., Ltd.
    Inventor: Dong-Hyun Sim
  • Patent number: 7252059
    Abstract: A closure assembly for a camshaft phaser. A plug or a cap is provided with either a radially-sealing gasket seal or a face-sealing gasket seal, the seal being formed by insertion of the plug into a bore, or by installation of a cap over a neck formed in a cover plate. The closure is provided with a plurality of spaced-apart locking elements, and the plate is provided with a plurality of spaced-apart, radially extending second locking elements in the form of fingers surrounding a central opening. During assembly, the closure is mated to the plate with the first locking elements interspersed with the second locking elements. The closure is rotated to bring the locking elements into locking engagement with each other, preventing counter-rotation of the closure. No threads or torque specifications are required.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 17, 2005
    Date of Patent: August 7, 2007
    Assignee: Delphi Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: Larry G. Abbott, David M. McCarthy, Peter R. Charles, John J. Krieg