Shackles Patents (Class 70/18)
  • Patent number: 7870767
    Abstract: A lockout device is provided for an instrument having a body and an actuating member extending from the body for operating the instrument. The lockout device includes a bottom member, a cover member, and a flexible member. The bottom member and cover member are adapted to receive a cinching portion of the flexible member between first and second cinching features. One of the first and second cinching features includes at least one pin, and the other of the first and second cinching features includes at least one corresponding recess configured to receive the at least one pin. When the flexible member is wrapped around a portion of the body and received between the first and second cinching features and the cover member is in a closed position, the first and second cinching features prevent movement of a cinching portion of the flexible member.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 1, 2007
    Date of Patent: January 18, 2011
    Assignee: Master Lock Company LLC
    Inventors: Michael Brojanac, Frank Scott, Scott Czarnecki
  • Publication number: 20100319413
    Abstract: The invention relates to a security device for protecting an item from theft, comprising: at least one cable with two ends, a cable lock that is adapted for releasably attaching the two cable ends together by means of a locking device for forming a loop, the cable lock comprising a first cable end holding part and a second cable end holding part, which parts are adapted to releasably lock together with the locking device for forming the cable loop. The cable lock comprises a cable adjusting device, which is configured for forming an adjustable loop for the cable.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 13, 2008
    Publication date: December 23, 2010
    Applicant: MW SECURITY AB
    Inventor: Thomas Nilsson
  • Patent number: 7770419
    Abstract: An improved bicycle rack for public and private use having a hanger housing frame (10), having a hinged door extending from the upper portion of the housing, connected with a hinge assembly (13). Extending from the lower frame end is a seats section, (26), (27), (28), (29), allowing the placing a bicycle frame and one or two bicycle tires. A flange (18) protrudes through a flange cutout (20) when the door (17) is closed. The flange (18) has a primary shackle cutout (19) providing for the locking of the chamber opening (16), no longer requiring the use of u-shape, tether locks, (although they may be used) a simple key or combination lock is all that is required to lock the frame and released tires within an approximately 9?×9? chamber (25). The hanger housing mounting surface (24) is intended to be welded or otherwise affixed to parking meters, stationary objects, and other similar structures.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 23, 2005
    Date of Patent: August 10, 2010
    Inventor: George Ward Stone
  • Patent number: 7743634
    Abstract: A locking mechanism for immobilizing tracked vehicles comprises a first bar for extending between the treads of a tracked vehicle. A second bar, affixed at one end to the first bar, extends parallel to the first bar and passes through slots in a plate on the tracked vehicle, the plate being positioned on the opposite side of the track as the treads. A rotatable member is affixed to the first bar at a distance from the second bar, and has an orifice therethrough. A lockable bar passes through slots in the plate and then through the orifice in the rotatable member. The lockable bar has an enlarged portion to prevent it from being passed through the orifice in a first direction. A lock attaches to the remaining end of the lockable bar to prevent the bar from passing through the orifice in the opposite direction.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 6, 2008
    Date of Patent: June 29, 2010
    Inventors: Richard Lawrence, Larry A. Cull
  • Patent number: 7712339
    Abstract: A jointed bar lock having a lock body and a jointed bar hoop which has a first end and a second end, said first end being permanently connected to the lock body and said second end being connectable to the lock body at a latching region of the lock body, with a bolt provided at the lock body selectively being movable into a latched position in which the bolt engages it the second end of the jointed bar hoop when it is connected to the lock body or is movable into a release position in which the second end of the jointed bar hoop is released for a removal from the lock body. The lock has an actuation device which is coupled to the bolt via a connection section and by which the bolt is movable from the latched position, into which the bolt is biased, into the release position. The lock body accommodates a combination locking mechanism to selectively block or release the bolt.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 21, 2008
    Date of Patent: May 11, 2010
    Assignee: ABUS August Bremicker Soehne KG
    Inventors: Andreas Hentschel, Martin Hommel, Hans-Theo Schafer
  • Patent number: 7685850
    Abstract: A security device comprising a retaining member forming an adjustable loop, including a cable; a ratchet member connected to the cable, operable to narrow the loop and to prevent widening of the loop, including a first main part comprising a gear ring extending in a first plane with a saw tooth profile raised from the plane, a second main part, rotatable relative to the first main part, including a latch member biased towards the first plane to engage the gear ring, and a drum for winding up of the cable.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 17, 2006
    Date of Patent: March 30, 2010
    Assignee: MW Security AB
    Inventor: Thomas Nilsson
  • Patent number: 7661280
    Abstract: One embodiment of a locking device of the type for motorcycle helmets having a cable (50) which is fastened at one end to the device, and which passes though the face of the helmet and is detachably secured in the locking device to releasably secure the helmet. The active locking element of the lock (44), when in locked position, secures the cable (50) and acts to deny access to the fastener (36) securing the device to the motorcycle handlebars, so as to resist removal of the device from the handlebars. The cable (50) is flexible, has permanently formed spiral convolutions and is partially held in place by the concave shape of the device. The device can be used to secure helmets, jackets or other items, and, in various embodiments, it can be used to lock a vehicle or item to a fixed object to deter theft of the vehicle or item. Other embodiments are described and shown.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 15, 2008
    Date of Patent: February 16, 2010
    Inventor: Trevor Adrian Weyland
  • Patent number: 7661223
    Abstract: A device is provided for securing against crime-of-opportunity theft at least one fishing rod and reel to be stored or transported in an outdoor, unsecured area or on an open, unsecured portion of a vehicle, such as an open bed of a pick-up truck, trailer, or boat.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 30, 2007
    Date of Patent: February 16, 2010
    Inventor: Morris Dudney
  • Patent number: 7654120
    Abstract: A locking assembly is configured for locking an electronic device to an object. The electronic device includes a panel. The panel includes two opposite first and second surfaces. A first through hole, a second through hole and a third through hole are defined in the panel. The locking assembly includes a rotating wheel, a lockset and a flexible cable. The rotating wheel is rotatably coupled to the first surface. The lockset includes a lock cylinder and is fixed to the first surface. The lock cylinder is extended through the first through hole and exposed from the second surface. The flexible cable is wrapped around the rotating wheel, and includes a locking end and an opposite connecting end. The connecting end is fixed to the rotating wheel. The locking end is extended through the second through hole and the third through hole, and capable of being engaged with the lockset.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 9, 2009
    Date of Patent: February 2, 2010
    Assignees: Hong Fu Jin Precision Industry (ShenZhen) Co., Ltd., Hon Hai Precision Industry Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Chao-Jen Chen, Yu-Rong Liu
  • Patent number: 7647796
    Abstract: A device that includes a cable with a locking device/head at the end of the cable. The cable is coupled to a housing and is retractable from an extended position towards the housing for easy storage and portability. The locking device can be stored within a compartment. If keys are used with the lock, the keys may be stored within the housing when the device is not in use.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 6, 2007
    Date of Patent: January 19, 2010
    Assignee: Acco Brands USA LLC
    Inventor: Justin Francke
  • Patent number: 7640772
    Abstract: A locking device for a watersports apparatus which in one embodiment, comprises a pair of interlocking brackets which form an inverted “T” when slidably disposed in a channel associated with a fin box. Apertures are provided to allow a cable or other security device to traverse the inverted “T” locking device for securing the watersports apparatus. In a second embodiment, a pair of generally planar scissor members having a pair of unguiform clasping elements aligned in opposition and configured to clasp a rod disposed in a tether plug aperture by scissor action. Useful watersport tools may be provided on the distal ends of the generally planar scissor members. The useful tools include a screwdriver, a wax comb, a bottle cap opener and a wax scrapper.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 12, 2007
    Date of Patent: January 5, 2010
    Inventor: James Johnson
  • Patent number: 7631523
    Abstract: The invention is a security locking device that secures a forklift while hitched to a commercial trailer. The invention includes a “U” shaped base member having a pin hole, a pin, and an attaching locking mechanism. The invention is designed so as to place the “U” shaped base member over the locking pin hole located on the trailer bed, insert the locking pin through both the pin hole of the “U” shaped base member and the locking pin hole of the trailer bed, and then place a locking mechanism onto the pin and “U” shaped base member. The components of the invention shall be made of a tool-grade steel or a metal of like strength-ness.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 20, 2008
    Date of Patent: December 15, 2009
    Inventor: Jorge Sosa
  • Patent number: 7594415
    Abstract: A wheel clamp includes a clamp body, a movable rod pivotally connected to the clamp body, a connecting rod fitted on the movable rod, and a rotating unit disposed in a lock core seat of the clamp body. The connecting rod has a threaded section for connecting with a screw. The rotating unit has a rotating rod to be inserted into an accommodating trough of the screw. A first engaging member is secured to the accommodating trough of the screw. A second engaging member is secured to the rotating rod of the rotating unit. The second engaging member has a second engaging block to mesh with and drive a first engaging block of the first engaging member so the connecting rod is able to be moved relative to the screw.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 1, 2008
    Date of Patent: September 29, 2009
    Inventor: Chun-Hsien Wu
  • Patent number: 7581420
    Abstract: A lockout device is provided for an instrument having a body and an actuating member extending from the body for operating the instrument. The lockout device includes a bottom member, a cover member, and a flexible member. The bottom member is adapted to be positioned over the body and includes a first holding portion and an aperture for receiving the actuating member. The cover member is connectable to the bottom member for movement between a closed position and an open position, and includes a covering portion for covering the actuating member in the closed position, and a second holding portion adapted to abut the first holding portion in the closed position. The flexible member has a first end connected to one of the bottom member and the cover member. The bottom member and cover member are adapted to receive a cinching portion of the flexible member between the first and second holding portions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 13, 2006
    Date of Patent: September 1, 2009
    Assignee: Master Lock Company LLC
    Inventors: Rebecca Manthe, Frank Scott, Michael Brojanac, Scott Czarnecki
  • Publication number: 20090183535
    Abstract: This invention relates to the field of locks, more specifically to locking up a unicycle. Currently there is not an effective way to lock up a unicycle. Many people do not lock up their unicycles, or they only lock them through the wheel. The wheel is one of the cheapest parts of the unicycle. The most expensive part, the unicycle frame, is not protected. Thieves simply remove the wheel, and take the unicycle frame. My embodiments prevent the theft of the unicycle wheel, and the unicycle frame. My embodiments are economical to produce, and easy to use. My embodiments let a unicycle rider lock up their unicycle anywhere, without concern for theft.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 22, 2008
    Publication date: July 23, 2009
    Inventor: Kevin Joseph Darville
  • Patent number: 7549307
    Abstract: A method and apparatus for securing an object to a vehicle comprises a mounting bracket for being fixedly secured to a vehicle. A mating unit is removably secured to the mounting unit, the mating unit comprising an adjustable shackle and a locking mechanism, the adjustable shackle operative to secure an object, such as a surfboard, snowboard, wakeboard, or skis, to the mating unit and mounting bracket.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 14, 2003
    Date of Patent: June 23, 2009
    Inventor: Donald A. Bistline
  • Patent number: 7549308
    Abstract: An improved locking device especially for portable computers of the type comprising a lock casing connectable on the one hand to an immovable object by a safety cable, and on the other hand to the protected object intermediate a designated slot formed in a side wall of the computer. The improvement consists of a yoke-member which comprises a first portion configured to be in the engaged state, entrapped between the lock casing and the side wall. A second portion of the yoke member bridges over the lock casing, forming an enclosed hollow thereunder through which electric cables of auxiliary equipment such as mouse and keyboard are passed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 5, 2007
    Date of Patent: June 23, 2009
    Inventor: Mair Avganim
  • Publication number: 20090113946
    Abstract: An anti-theft bicycle locking device that consists of a cylindrical housing rotatingly supporting a drum and having a semi-rigid cable which is retracted within a housing by a drum as S-shaped turns formed by a cranking mechanism of the drum consisting of two cylindrical hubs with an opening between them through which the cable is threaded when it is passed through the anti-theft locking device. When the drum is rotated by means of handle portions of the drum exposed through the housing, one exposed end of the cable is retracted onto one side of the drum and the other to the opposite side of the drum. The space between the inner surface of the housing and the outer surface of the drum and the direction of the outlet openings of the housing provide placement of the turns side by side on the drum surface.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 5, 2007
    Publication date: May 7, 2009
    Inventor: Bret Baumgarten
  • Patent number: 7526932
    Abstract: A cable lock which is simple, functionally reliable and can be produced economically, includes a housing with a through-passage for a cable and a clamping element deflected laterally in a locking position from a cable being inserted there and blocked against giving way. An adjusting member neutralizes the blocking of the clamping element in an open position, achieved by mounting the clamping element, on its side remote from the cable, with play in an elongated-hole-like aperture. A sliding element is inserted behind the clamping element in a guide running transversely to the aperture. The sliding element is linked to the adjusting member through a connecting piece. The sliding element is located behind the clamping element in an initial and locking position and is displaced laterally by the rotated adjusting member and the connecting piece in an open position and the play in the aperture is released.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 3, 2007
    Date of Patent: May 5, 2009
    Inventor: Jörg Füntmann
  • Patent number: 7523629
    Abstract: A personal property securement device mountable to a vehicle may comprise a cable housing with a safety port that defines a passage extending from internal to external the housing. A cable may be threaded through the passage with one end fixed to a cable retention knob external the housing and the other end fixed to a reel that may be disposed for rotation within the housing. A power spring may present a torque on the reel to enable retrievable winding and tensioned unwinding of the cable. The property securement device may further comprise a ratchet mechanism in cooperation with the reel to release tensioning of the cable at given incremental extractions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 1, 2006
    Date of Patent: April 28, 2009
    Assignee: Peak Recreational Products,, LLC
    Inventor: Dale Anton Tollefson
  • Patent number: 7513133
    Abstract: A padlock device for the shaft of two-wheeled vehicles, which comprises a pin (3), a lever (4) mounted on said pin (3) and a sliding bolt (8), a sliding lock body (9) actuated by a key (10) and a helical compression spring (11), and means for locking the lever (4) in rotation with respect to the pin (3) which are activated by actuating the key (10) in conjunction with a sliding of the assembly in which said bolt (8) and lock body (9) are capable of adopting forward and rearward operational positions which correspond to the active and non-active states of these locking means.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 4, 2005
    Date of Patent: April 7, 2009
    Assignee: Luma Industrias, S.A.
    Inventor: Alfredo Muerza
  • Patent number: 7503194
    Abstract: A multiple padlock lock system for locking a first post to a second post has a common plate and connecting links. Padlocks connect the common plate and the connecting links around the first post lock the common plate to the first post. Connecting links or a tongue plate lock the common plate to the second post. At least two padlocks must be unlocked to remove the lock system.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 27, 2008
    Date of Patent: March 17, 2009
    Inventor: Randy L. McNeil
  • Patent number: 7487652
    Abstract: A bracket, a system and a method secure a device to a fixture. The bracket has a first mount, a second mount and/or a first shaft for receiving and/or for securing the device to the bracket. A second shaft is attachable to the first mount and/or the second mount via an opening in the first mount and/or the second mount. A first end of a cable is connectable and/or is attachable to the second arm of the bracket. A second end of the cable is attached to, is connected to and/or is secured to the fixture. The device and/or the bracket is attached to, is connected to and/or is secured to the fixture via the cable. The first arm and/or the second arm has a length which corresponds to a length of the device. The bracket attaches to devices having different lengths. The first mount and/or the second mount has apertures for receiving the first arm which corresponds to a thickness of the device. The bracket attaches to devices having different thicknesses.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 12, 2005
    Date of Patent: February 10, 2009
    Assignee: Sennco Solutions, Inc.
    Inventors: Christopher Marszalek, Daniel Horvath
  • Patent number: 7481084
    Abstract: A foldable lock structure includes an outer shell, an inner shell, a lock core, a lock case, a lock cover and a foldable lock rod set. The outer shell, the inner shell, and the lock core are all secured in the lock case and the lock cover. The lock core is secured in the inner shell. The lock case has a slidable anti-dust cover at the bottom thereof. The foldable lock set is connected to the outer shell and the lock cover in a rotatable manner.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 8, 2008
    Date of Patent: January 27, 2009
    Inventor: Chun-Hsien Wu
  • Patent number: 7475575
    Abstract: An anti-theft device for articles having some article body portion of lesser cross sectional area bounded by body portions of greater cross sectional area so that the smaller body portion can be lockably held within a passage and the larger body portions prevent removal of the article from the anti-theft device. Preferably, the anti-theft device can be used for cables and other devices having permanent non-removable enlarged sections, such as endoscopy cables.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 12, 2007
    Date of Patent: January 13, 2009
    Inventors: Jack Greenfield, David B Monoson
  • Patent number: 7467529
    Abstract: By providing two separate and independent locking systems, each of which enable the mating components thereof to be released and/or lockingly engaged by employing either a key controlled portion or a combination controlled portion, with each component mounted to opposed ends of a continuous strap or belt member, an effective, easily produced lockable luggage strap assembly is achieved that is formed in a single assembly. In the preferred, a single housing is employed in which all of the required components are contained, with the housing being securely affixed to one end of an elongated, continuous strap member. In addition, the opposed end of the strap is securely affixed to a slider member which is constructed for mating, sliding and locking interengagement with the housing. In this way, the slider member is securely lockingly interengaged with the housing, providing secure, locked mounted engagement of the strap assembly with the luggage or desired product.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 21, 2007
    Date of Patent: December 23, 2008
    Assignee: The Sun Lock Company Ltd.
    Inventors: Eric Lai, Karl Lai
  • Patent number: 7461527
    Abstract: A strap lock includes a first snapping member, a second snapping member, a strap, a stop member and a locking mechanism. The second snapping member is detachably secured to the first snapping member. The strap is connected with both the first and the second snapping members to define a loop of a size for enclosing a luggage. The strap includes a movable section capable of being pulled out away from the second snapping member so as to reduce the loop size. The stop member is disposed on the first snapping member for preventing the movable section of the strap from moving backward to the second snapping member. The locking mechanism is mounted on the first snapping member. The locking mechanism is in a locking state when the second snapping member is not allowed to depart from the first snapping member, and in an unlocking state when the second snapping member is allowed to depart from the first snapping member.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 14, 2007
    Date of Patent: December 9, 2008
    Inventor: Chun Te Yu
  • Patent number: 7458238
    Abstract: A device for releasably locking a lever-type load binder in the closed or tightened position includes a length of cable or other suitable flexible material with a loop formed in one end. The cable passes through an opening in an abutment plate, such that the abutment plate can slide along the cable between a pair of spaced stop members fixed to the cable near its free end. When a lever-type load binder is engaged with a load-securing chain, the locking device may be used to lock the lever in the closed position by passing the loop end of the cable through a selected chain link adjacent to the lever, extending the free end of the cable around the load binder lever, and then passing the abutment plate and the tree end of the cable through the loop such that the loop is disposed behind the abutment plate, with the abutment plate preventing the loop from moving toward the free end of the cable.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 13, 2006
    Date of Patent: December 2, 2008
    Inventors: Frank M. Stolk, Armando Cardamone
  • Patent number: 7454932
    Abstract: A lockable tie down strap comprises a strap member having one end captively connected to a buckle member and a free end engageable over a load bearing member in the buckle body to enable the strap member to be tensioned. A lockable latch member is pivotally mounted in the body and includes a first jaw surface adapted to clampingly engage the strap member against a second jaw surface associated with body. The strap member includes a pair of steel reinforcing cords located in respective pockets extending longitudinally of the strap member adjacent opposed edges thereof.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 2, 2005
    Date of Patent: November 25, 2008
    Assignee: CMH Products Pty Ltd
    Inventor: Clinton Hollier
  • Publication number: 20080276664
    Abstract: A steel cable fastenable to a lock also providing light reflective alert function includes at least a steel cable body, a covering layer and a reflective zone. The reflective zone is a bonding layer with the surface capable of reflecting light projecting thereon. The bonding layer is bonded to the outer surface of the covering layer. The steel cable thus formed can be fastened to the lock to prevent theft and also provide safety alert function.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 11, 2007
    Publication date: November 13, 2008
    Inventor: Chang Chin Shu
  • Patent number: 7437898
    Abstract: A lock device includes a lock head, a lock case, a cap, and a lock shaft unit. The lock head is inserted into the lock case. The lock case is provided with an anti-dust cover which is rotatable with respect to the cap. The lock shaft unit is pivotally connected to the lock case, allowing the lock shaft unit to rotate in 360 degrees with respect to the lock case.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 1, 2007
    Date of Patent: October 21, 2008
    Inventor: Wen-chun Su
  • Patent number: 7434425
    Abstract: A golf club securing mechanism includes a rigid member and a flexible member. The flexible member is wovenly engaged with the rigid member to define one or more golf club holding regions between the flexible member and the rigid member. The flexible member can be manipulated to vary a size of the one or more golf club holding regions such that in a loose position a golf club can be positioned within one of the golf club holding regions and in a tightened position the golf club is tightly fixed between the rigid member and the flexible member.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 26, 2007
    Date of Patent: October 14, 2008
    Inventors: Roger O. Mahre, Charles R. Halverson
  • Patent number: 7431555
    Abstract: Delivery items ordered over the Internet by a particular time in the early evening may be delivered by the next morning to a location within a 5-6 hour delivery radius of a warehouse, according to one specific aspect of the present invention. The order for the delivery items is filled at the warehouse, where the items are placed in a tote for delivery. The filled tote is placed on a movable rack, which is transferred to a vehicle. At the delivery destination, the driver removes the tote and secures it via a system of one or more chains and/or cables which are contained in a delivery box which is secured outside the delivery destination. Later, the customer can unlock the chains from the tote in order to bring the tote inside and/or to remove the delivery items from the tote.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 30, 2004
    Date of Patent: October 7, 2008
    Inventor: Barnet L. Liberman
  • Publication number: 20080236209
    Abstract: A security device includes a locking member, a ratchet mechanism, and a plurality of cables. The cables are wrapped around all six sides of a box-like article. An attachment clip is releasably snap-fitted into the body of the security device and locked therein by a magnetically attractable member. The ratchet mechanism includes a spool and a locking pawl or lever. A top wall of the housing or locking clip has a key receiving recess for positioning the key for unlocking the clip from the housing and releasing the spool from the ratchet mechanism. The housing has a rotatable handle for manually rotating the internal spool to further tighten the cable about the article after the cable slack is taken up by an internal spring. An alarm system is contained in the housing and actuates an audible alarm upon certain unauthorized actions occurring. The spool is biased by the internal spring to automatically wind the cable onto the spool after the clip has been unlocked from the housing.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 7, 2008
    Publication date: October 2, 2008
    Applicant: CHECKPOINT SYSTEMS, INC.
    Inventors: Brian V. Conti, Christopher J. Fawcett, David P. Christianson, Mitchell S. Goldstein
  • Patent number: 7424813
    Abstract: The present invention is in related to a strap lock with both functions of combination code setting and key operation and comprises a lock body being unlocked or locked and a buckle being hasped or separated from the lock body when the lock body being unlocked, the buckle and the lock body are connected each other via a binder so as to that a baggage being bound and buckled; the lock body has a combination locking mechanism and a key device simultaneously, thus the officer for security checking can use a special key to unlock the lock body via the key device, and the lock body can be unlocked without damaging. Besides, the lock body further has an indicator, which can be shifted to a different position after the lock body is unlocked by the key. Thus, the owner of the baggage know whether the baggage being opened or not by means of the displaying position of the indicator.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 12, 2006
    Date of Patent: September 16, 2008
    Assignee: Sinox Co., Ltd.
    Inventor: Chien Hung Wu
  • Patent number: 7406844
    Abstract: A golf club lock apparatus for securing at least one golf club having a club shaft with a narrow segment and two shaft ends and a club head secured at one shaft end includes an interconnection line; two club shaft engaging mechanisms secured in spaced apart relation to the interconnection line, each shaft engaging mechanism having a locking and retaining structure for lockingly retaining at least one club shaft. Each shaft engaging mechanism preferably is a padlock having a lock mechanism case and a lock U-bolt having two U-bolt legs, one U-bolt leg extending slidably into the lock mechanism case and the other U-bolt leg lockably slidable into and out of the lock mechanism case and sized to closely fit around a narrow segment of a golf club shaft, so that the padlock must be opened to release the club. Each U-bolt preferably includes two U-bolt legs which are separate members interconnected by a hinge structure.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 19, 2006
    Date of Patent: August 5, 2008
    Inventor: Michael Haimm
  • Patent number: 7385522
    Abstract: A portable security device for displaying articles of merchandise in a retail environment has a base formed with a plurality of holes arranged in predetermined patterns for mounting the device on a plurality of different support structures. A housing containing an alarm system, a retractor and an alarm cable is contained within the housing. The housing is locked on the base by a key operated tumbler attached to the base. The base is mounted on the various support structures by fasteners, the attachment heads thereof being concealed within the housing. A plunger switch at the outer end of the alarm cable is activated when the cable is attached to an item of merchandise. An audible alarm is sounded if the integrity of the alarm cable is comprised or if the item of merchandise is removed therefrom. In a modified embodiment, a space is provided between the alarm and mounting base providing increased sound alarm level in all directions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 30, 2005
    Date of Patent: June 10, 2008
    Assignee: InVue Security Products Inc.
    Inventors: Dennis D. Belden, Jr., Ronald M. Marsilio
  • Publication number: 20080115542
    Abstract: A known locking device for preventing the theft of golf clubs held in a stand includes a cable defining a noose that fits through the hem of a hood covering the heads of the golf clubs. The cable passes through a handle of the stand and around a fixed object. The ends of the cable are fitted with eyes and are connected together with a padlock. A problem with this arrangement is that the noose can be loosened by a thief, allowing removal of the hood and then of the clubs. The problem is solved by the use of a locking sleeve (6) that can be adjusted between a release condition in which it can slide along the cable (4) to tighten or loosen the noose (3A) and a secured condition in which it is restricted from sliding. Means is included for locking the sleeve in its secured condition so that the clubs cannot be removed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 17, 2006
    Publication date: May 22, 2008
    Inventor: Keith PENGELLY
  • Patent number: 7337636
    Abstract: An anti-theft device including a shaft divided into first and second brackets and a locking mechanism. First bracket defines first 300a and second 320a edges, second bracket defines first 300b and second 320b edges. First 320a and second 320b edges are hingedly connected such that first and second brackets can be opened or closed. Edge 300b includes at least one inner-flange and a locking tab. First bracket 260a includes sidewall 340a. Locking tab and sidewall 340a respectively define apertures 440 and 390. Apertures 440 and 390 are aligned upon closing the first and second brackets. When the first and second brackets are in a closed configuration, the locking mechanism is in operable communication with apertures 440 and 390 such that the locking mechanism is capable of reversibly locking first and second brackets together, and wherein the at least one inner flange prevents illicit tampering of the locking mechanism.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 29, 2006
    Date of Patent: March 4, 2008
    Inventor: Bryan Witchey
  • Patent number: 7325424
    Abstract: A saddle locking device for preventing unauthorized use of a saddle is the subject of the invention. The device has a lower plate with billet pins protruding there from. The device also has an upper plate defining openings for receiving the billet pins. There is a locking mechanism for securely locking the lower plate to the upper plate so that the billet pins are locked through the openings defined by the upper plate. In use, the device is attached to the billets of a saddle where the billet pins are threaded through the holes in the billets and the device is then closed and locked. Optionally, the device has a locking mechanism such as a cable to connect the device to a fixture.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 1, 2006
    Date of Patent: February 5, 2008
    Inventor: William B. Wolf, III
  • Patent number: 7316135
    Abstract: The handcuff assembly includes a bow pivotally connected to a cheek plate frame assembly which includes a unitized frame that is die stamped from a metal plate and which is overmolded with a polymer overmold. The bow and arcuate cheek arms engage a wrist of a person to be restrained with an envelope of the bow being defined by a conic path with an increasing arc. The bow and cheek arms have rounded inner edge surfaces. The cheek arms have reinforcing ribs. The molded polymer covering surrounding the cheek arms provide a round on the inner edge of the cheek arms which engage a wrist. The unitized frame has interlocking tabs on folded side plates of a base frame. A flat is provided on an outer surface of the bow for lining up a point of contact with a wrist. A removable lockset assembly for locking a pawl relative to ratchet teeth on the bow and including a slideable lock bar is received in the base frame.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 7, 2004
    Date of Patent: January 8, 2008
    Assignee: Armament Systems and Procedures, Inc.
    Inventor: Kevin Parsons
  • Patent number: 7316136
    Abstract: The handcuff assembly includes a bow pivotally connected to a cheek plate frame assembly which includes a unitized frame that is die stamped from a single metal plate and which is overmolded with a polymer overmold. The unitized frame has interlocking tabs on folded side plates of a base frame. A removable lockset assembly for locking a pawl relative to ratchet teeth on the bow and including a slideable lock bar is received in the base frame. A key receiving structure on each side of the lockset assembly is provided for receiving a key and enabling the key to turned in one direction only for first unlocking a double-lock, which prevents movement of the bow in either direction and for secondly, completely unlocking the handcuff by moving the pawl away from the bow and against a spring mechanism. Beveled lock slots and keyways are provided in opposite flat side walls of the base frame for facilitating insertion of a handcuff key into the lockset assembly in the base frame.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 3, 2005
    Date of Patent: January 8, 2008
    Assignee: Armament Systems and Procedures, Inc.
    Inventor: Kevin Parsons
  • Patent number: 7308809
    Abstract: A computer lock includes a housing having a groove opening at an outer surface thereof to receive an end of a fastening cable and/or a part of a computer. An actuator is disposed in the housing and actuated by a lock assembly disposed inside the housing so as to move toward the locking groove when the lock assembly is in a locking position. The actuator has a moving seat, a penetrating pin, and a push pin. The penetrating pin extends into the locking groove and engages the end of the fastening cable and/or the part of the computer received in the locking groove when the lock assembly is in the locking position. An anchor unit is disposed in the housing and controlled by the push pin to interlock with a hole of the computer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 28, 2006
    Date of Patent: December 18, 2007
    Assignee: Miz Engineering, Ltd.
    Inventor: Francisco Lu
  • Patent number: 7302816
    Abstract: A computer security lock includes a main housing, a key-operated lock having a lock housing disposed in the main housing and having a lock bar extending movably through the lock housing, and a pair of scissors-type levers. Each lever has opposite proximal and distal end portions, and a medial part between the proximal and distal end portions. The distal end portion has a hook extending outwardly of the main housing to engage a slot in a computer housing. The medial parts of the levers are pivoted to the main housing at a common pivot point. The proximal end portions of the levers are biased to place the hooks in an unlatching position in which the hooks overlap. A cam is moved by the lock bar to extend toward and between the proximal end protions so that the hooks move away from each other. A cable holder extends around the main housing, and a security cable is connected pivotally to the cable holder.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 15, 2006
    Date of Patent: December 4, 2007
    Assignee: Miz Engineering Ltd.
    Inventor: Francisco Lu
  • Patent number: 7293438
    Abstract: A cable lockout assembly includes a cable sizing mechanism coupled to a cable clamping mechanism. The cable sizing mechanism is coupled with the cable clamping mechanism for adjusting the cable clamping mechanism relative to a size of the cable.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 27, 2004
    Date of Patent: November 13, 2007
    Assignee: Brady Worldwide, Inc.
    Inventor: Steven J. Benda
  • Patent number: 7272962
    Abstract: A cable lockout assembly includes a base and a cover. The cover is rotatably fixed relative to the base for rotation about a center axis between a lock position and an unlock position. A cable is wound around the center axis between the base and the cover. The cable has a first end and a second end. The first end is fixed relative to the lockout assembly, and the second end extends from the cable lockout assembly a predetermined length. In the unlock position, the second end is detachably fixable to the cable lockout assembly. In the lock position, when the second end is fixed to the cable lockout assembly, the second end is not detachable from the cable lockout assembly.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 10, 2004
    Date of Patent: September 25, 2007
    Assignee: Brady Worldwide, Inc.
    Inventors: Steven J. Benda, Keith R. Bound, Steven N. Kisch
  • Patent number: 7249475
    Abstract: A padlock comprises a shackle having a first end and a second end and an arm, the arm being extendable along an axis of the arm. The arm further includes a locking mechanism having an axle pivotally connected to the second end and a plurality of tumblers sleeved into the axle, in which the axle defines an inner channel; and a movable connection component having a head and a shaft connected to the head, and when the locking mechanism is in a first position, the head is attached to the first end and when the locking mechanism is in a second position, only the movable connection component is movable along the axis of the arm and the head is detached from the first end.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 26, 2005
    Date of Patent: July 31, 2007
    Assignee: Sinox Co., Ltd.
    Inventor: Chang-Chiang Yu
  • Patent number: 7249474
    Abstract: A laptop lock assembly is provided. The assembly includes a lock body configured to be coupled to a laptop, the lock body having a locking portion; a cable plug slidably coupled to the lock body, the cable plug including an arm; and a lock positioned at the lock body and configured to place the laptop lock assembly into a locked state in which the arm of cable plug and the locking portion of the lock body cooperate with one another to form an enclosed area between the arm of the cable plug and the locking portion of the lock body for constraining an object attached to or part of the laptop within the enclosed area, the lock being further configured to place the laptop lock assembly into an unlocked state in which the arm of the cable plug is slidably positioned away from the locking portion of the lock body, so that the object attached to or part of the laptop may be removed from the area.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 15, 2003
    Date of Patent: July 31, 2007
    Inventor: Alexander G Avganim
  • Patent number: 7204107
    Abstract: A tethering system having an elongate flexible element, with a length, and an anchoring system. The anchoring system has a block defining first and second surfaces. The anchoring system further includes (a) a first anchoring assembly for bearing a first portion of the elongate flexible element against the first surface with the first anchoring assembly in a first state to maintain the first portion of the elongate flexible element substantially fixed against movement relative to the first surface, and (b) a second anchoring assembly for bearing a second portion of the elongate flexible element against the second surface. The first anchoring assembly is changeable selectively between its first state and a second state wherein the first portion of the elongate flexible element can move relative to the first surface to allow the elongate flexible element to be formed into a loop with a variable diameter.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 26, 2004
    Date of Patent: April 17, 2007
    Assignee: Se-Kure Controls, Inc.
    Inventors: Roger Leyden, Bjarne Frederiksen, Terrance Surma
  • Patent number: 7201025
    Abstract: A golf club securing mechanism includes a rigid member and a flexible member. The flexible member is wovenly engaged with the rigid member to define one or more golf club holding regions between the flexible member and the rigid member. The flexible member can be manipulated to vary a size of the one or more golf club holding regions such that in a loose position a golf club can be positioned within one of the golf club holding regions and in a tightened position the golf club is tightly fixed between the rigid member and the flexible member.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 24, 2002
    Date of Patent: April 10, 2007
    Inventors: Roger O. Mahre, Charles R. Halverson