Abstract: This is a universal vehicle locking device that can be used with solid or open rim wheels of a small multiple wheel structure. It is a feature of this locking device that there are multiple contact points (for example, three) that hold the device in position; two are with the outside of the tire and the third is at the periphery of the rim. There is located on connecting rods a hand movable handle to easily lock the device to the set of wheels of the vehicle.

Abstract: A bicycle cable lock comprises a hollow socket, a positioning seat disposed on the hollow socket, a U-shaped clamp seat disposed on the positioning seat, and a cable positioned by the U-shaped clamp seat. The cable has two loops. The loops are locked by a padlock.

Abstract: A security system (28) for a lap-top computer (30) with a monitor housing (32) hinged thereto. The system (28) comprises a low profile mounting plate (34). A component (36) is for affixing the low profile mounting plate (34) to the monitor housing (32). An elongated flexible retainment cable (38) is provided. A first assembly (40) is for locking in a swiveled manner, a first end of the cable (38) to a table/counter top (41). A second assembly (42) is for locking in a universal articulated manner a second end of the cable (38) to the low profile mounting plate (34). The monitor housing (32) of the lap-top computer (30) can be moved from a closed position to a vertical opened position, without interference from the cable (38) for full freedom of movement and positioning thereof.

Abstract: A harness for securing more than one part of a vehicle to a station comprising a tether and a U-lock. The U-lock includes a tubular body and a solid shackle. The body has a pair of aligned holes in the wall and a locking mechanism. The shackle is a U-shaped, solid rod, where one leg has a bent foot that fits into one aligned hole and the other leg has a shaped foot adapted to be captured by the locking mechanism after being inserted into the other aligned hole. The tether includes a length of flexible material and a cuff. The length is a braided cable or a chain, and is sheathed. A hardened steel cuff is rotatably connected to the one end of the length. The cuff has a number of configurations of openings through which components of the U-lock are inserted before the U-lock is assembled. A loop is connected to the other end of the length and is sized to permit the cuff, but not the U-lock, to pass through.

Abstract: Locking devices for surfboards, sailboards and skateboards which clamp about tapered sides of surfboards and sailboards adjacent the fins. The devices clamp about skateboard sides between the two sets of wheels. One version has a hook ended rod that grips about a board side and another end that attaches by a padlock to a second rod which hooks about another board side. The first rod end has through holes that insert into a cylinder end of the second rod. The further one rod is inserted into the second cylindrical rod end, the closer the spacing between the hooks. A padlock in the through-holes connect the rods. Another version has a padlock in the second cylindrical rod where grooves on the first rod end are locked in place. Another version has a perpendicular extension bracket that wraps about one surfboard or sailboard fin. Another version uses a top flat plate that hingedly connects to a curved bottom plate. Opposite ends of the plates have matching through-holes for a padlock.

Abstract: A steering column and steering wheel securing system comprising an upper component in a half box configuration having an upper face, parallel front and rear faces and side faces therebetween, the front and rear faces and side faces being formed with semi-circular recesses for receiving the upper half of a steering column, the upper component being formed with an exterior undulation adjacent projections on side thereof and with a wedge-shaped projection on the opposite side; a lower component in a half box configuration having a lower face, front and rear faces and parallel side faces therebetween, the front and rear faces being formed with semi-circular recesses for receiving the lower half of a steering column, one side edge being formed with holes for receiving the projections for pivotal coupling with respect to the adjacent side of edge of the upper component, a rectangular recess formed in the edge of the lower component between the projections for passage of a turn signal, the opposite side face of the

Abstract: A security device for a vehicle. The security device comprises a housing having first and second rods with the ends thereof extending from opposed sides of the housing. One end of the first rod fits over an axle of the vehicle and the corresponding end of the second rod extending under the axle and through an eyelet located in the first rod. Each of the rods is movable longitudinally and rotatably with respect to the housing. The opposed ends of the first and second rods are releasably anchorable. The security device is usable with a variety of vehicles, and is particular intended for use on car lots e.g. automobile dealerships.

Abstract: A mooring device adapted for removably attaching a watercraft to a dock is provided. The mooring device comprises an upright pivot shaft having a T-shaped handle on one end and a T-shaped locking bar on the other end. A biasing spring, clevis and tension plate are also mounted on the shaft intermediate the ends, with the T-shaped locking bar being rigidly affixed to the end of the pivot shaft. The tension plate is biased toward the T-shaped locking bar by the biasing spring, with the biasing spring bearing against one side of a support affixed to the upright pivot shaft. One arm of the clevis rests against an opposite side of the support with the other arm of said clevis spaced from the T-shaped handle. The T-shaped handle is firmly affixed to the end of said upright pivot shaft opposite the end having the T-shaped locking bar. The shaft of the mooring device has a locking element associated therewith for lockably attaching the mooring device to the docking platform.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to an Archery Bow safety lock for releasable attachment to an Archery Bow to prevent operation of the bow when the lock is attached. The safety lock comprises a containment region to contain a bow string and prevent the bow string from being drawn or removed from the containment region when the lock is attached to the bow and a means for releasably securing the lock to the handle or riser region of the bow. The safety lock allows the bow string to be inserted into the containment region. The lock is also able to pass through or around the handle or riser region and thereafter be secured to prevent operation of the bow.

Abstract: A locking device for securely engaging a snowboard between the bindings allowing it to be locked to a stationary object. The locking device comprises of two bars that encompass the snowboard being hinged at one end and lockable at the other end. The locking device is secured to a stationary object by a locking cable that can be looped around a stationary object and then locking its ends together.

Abstract: A locking device for locking an article to an external structure is provided. The locking device deters theft of the article by being structured so as to cause significant damage to the article, preferably to the point of inoperability, if the article is pulled or jerked away from the external structure. In general, a locking member is threaded, for example, through an opening provided in a critical operating component of the article (such as a circuit board). The opening in the critical operating component is preferably surrounded at its periphery by wiring or other elements which contribute to the operability of the article. The locking member extends to an exterior of the article housing and is secured to an external structure. If the article is pulled or jerked, the locking member generally rips through the circuit board and the wiring thereon, for example, thereby causing significant functional damage to the article and preferably rendering the article inoperative.

Abstract: An immobilizing clamp for engaging the wheel of a vehicle comprises a pair of flat plates coupled together by a pivot pin so that the surfaces of the plates slide one on the other. The plates define a base portion which is generally rectangular and a single arm extending from the base portion. The base portion has a pivot pin and a lock with the lock and pivot pin lying generally on a line symmetrical of the two clamping members and passing through end points at the ends of the arms. The height and width of the base portion is so that there is significant overlap which provides sufficient strength to prevent leverage against the clamping members from forcing the end points of the arms apart either in the common plane or at right angles to the common plane.

Abstract: A locking strap includes an elongated strap with a captured end and a free end. A buckle member is fixedly attached to the captured end of the strap. The buckle member is capable of receiving the free end of the strap therethrough to allow looping of the strap around a first object and a second object. Included is a locking mechanism that is secured within a bottom portion of the buckle member. Also, a buckle lid is coupled to the bottom portion of the buckle member and spaced from the locking mechanism. The lid has a first end with a vertical projection for clamping down onto the strap, when the free end is positioned through the buckle. Lastly, a second end of the lid has a pair of flaps for overlapping the bottom portion of the buckle member. The flaps will cause the second end to be locked within the locking mechanism for securing the strap around the first and second object.

Abstract: A T-bar shaped portion that has a first flat bar with a second flat bar fixedly attached. The first flat bar has a generally rectangular shape. The second flat bar has a generally rectangular shape with a width equal to the width of the first bar. The length of the second flat bar is one third greater than the length of the first flat bar. The second flat bar is centrally positioned on a top surface of the first bar and integral thereto. An opening is positioned through a free end of the second flat bar. Lastly, the free end of the second flat bar is positioned through a ventilation hole of a helmet. The opening within the free end has a pad lock positioned therethrough for positioning around a bicycle frame.

Abstract: A security device is described that is simple and reliable. It includes a base member which is adhesively attached to the surface of a large object such as a motor vehicle. A protective knife-edged boss surrounds and protects the adhesive to defeat attempts to pry the base member off the vehicle. Housed within the base member is a steel tube, and a locking cable extends through the tube to secure personal property. A cavity is provided for easy installation of the tube within the base member, and a flange is attached to the tube for preventing extraction of the tube from the base member, as well as defeating removal of the base member from the vehicle. A three-way system of adhesion is employed which provides superior results.

Abstract: A securing apparatus for a personal computer system unit comprises a tough, flexible, elongate cable having two regions spaced apart along the length of the cable. A security connector connects two spaced apart regions of the cable together to form a strap that extends around the system unit. A guide element is secured to the cover or the base of the system unit and guides the strap relative to the system unit and prevents removal of the strap from the system unit.

Abstract: A security anchor for securing a portable article against theft comprises a block having a first face that is in confronting and contacting relationship with the article when the block is attached thereto. The block is formed with multiple slots that enter the block at a second face and are separated by webs of the block, and with a bore that enters the block at a third face and passes through the webs. A shaft that can be inserted in the bore has a plurality of first length segments that alternate along the shaft with a plurality of second length segments such that when the shaft is in a fully inserted position in the bore, the first length segments are located in the slots respectively. The first length segments are of smaller cross-sectional area than the second length segments and are connected to the second length segments by shoulder portions of the shaft. A slider can be fitted in each of the slots. Each slider can slide in its respective slot between a first position and a second position.

Abstract: A security device is described that is simple and reliable. It includes a base member which is adhesively attached to the surface of a large object such as a motor vehicle. A protective knife-edged boss surrounds and protects the adhesive fastener to defeat attempts to pry the base member off the vehicle. Housed within the base member is a steel tube or band, and a locking cable extends through the tube or band to secure personal property. A cavity is provided for easy installation of the tube or band within the base member, and one or more flanges are attached to the tube or band for preventing extraction of the tube from the base member, as well as defeating removal of the base member from the vehicle. The band and flanges may be formed from a single stamping. A three-way system of adhesion is employed which provides superior results.

Abstract: An improvement in a bicycle lock extends the ability of an existing bicycle lock of the type having a U-shaped shackle to secure a bicycle to a post, against theft, by slipping a generally U-shaped essentially rigid link over a leg of the U-shaped shackle of the existing bicycle lock, subsequent to locating the rear wheel of the bicycle in the link, so that upon locking the bicycle frame and front wheel of the bicycle to the post with the U-shaped shackle, the existing bicycle lock also secures the rear wheel of the bicycle against theft.

Abstract: A propeller lock for preventing unauthorized removal of a marine propeller from the drive shaft of a marine propeller gear housing, the marine propeller having a plurality of blades extending from a generally hollow cylindrical hub having an outer end and an inner end, the hub being connected to the drive shaft by a nut, the nut and the drive shaft being contained inside the hub and the outer end, including a cover for covering the outer end of the propeller to prevent removal of the nut, and rotatable clamps for connecting the cover to the propeller.

Abstract: An improvement in a handcuff having a rigid central body and lockable wrist shackles for use in conjunction with a prisoner's waist chain. The central body of the handcuff has a slot for receiving a link from the waist chain and a dead bolt and lock set means mounted within the central body of the handcuff for extending the dead bolt through the slot to engage and hold the prisoner's waist chain.

Abstract: A vehicle detention device provides a pair of stopper blocks, where one of the stopper blocks moves on a guide shaft relative to the other stopper block secured to the guide shaft. A locking device is provided in order to prevent the movable stopper block from shifting away from a tire so that both the stationary and movable stopper blocks remain in contact with the tire at both sides of ground contact point to prevent rotation of the wheel with the tire mounted thereon. Using a pair of chains, the wheel is secured and placed under detention with the stopper blocks closely held in contact with the tire. Since the mechanical components necessary for releasing the tire and wheel are fully concealed by a key-actuated cover unit, no one can readily remove the vehicle detention device from the restrained vehicle without operating a proper key, thus securely detaining the vehicle.

Abstract: Method and apparatus to provide a weatherproof enclosure for one or more padlocks. The invention incorporates a weatherproof case cover and case body sized and shaped to house a plurality of padlocks together with the two looped ends of a cable that is used to secure a gate or other opening. Two donut shaped gaskets made of a resilient material are positioned on the cable in order that they make secure compressed contact with the case cover and case body when they are in a closed position. The case cover and case body are both shaped to receive the donut shaped gaskets at the points of contact and yet sufficiently compress the gaskets to form a weatherproof seal. The case cover and case body are sized and shaped in order that both have a channel at the point of contact between the case cover and case body.

Abstract: A golf bag and club securing device for a golf bag, having a body with an open top and a plurality of club separators at the open top. The securing devices comprises a clip member to slip onto the open rod on the body of the golf bag. Paraphernalia is for retaining the clip member to the body of the golf bag. A structure is for anchoring the clip member with the body of the golf bag to a stationary object, so as to protect the golf bag from theft.

Abstract: An anti-theft device for small portable equipment and method includes at least one conductor extending therefrom having a first end permanently connected to the equipment and a second end formed into a plug for fitting into a receptacle. The anti-theft device comprises a planar disk having a penetration formed therethrough which is large enough to enable the passage of a loop of the equipment conductor but small enough to prevent the passage of the plug. A security cable passes through the loop of equipment conductor extending through the penetration of the planar disk. The security cable is securely anchored to prevent the removal of the loop of equipment conductor from the penetration of the planar disk which prevents the removal of the small portable equipment. The planar disk can be positioned to any location along the equipment conductor and along the security cable. In a preferred embodiment, the planar disk exhibits a flat, elongated shape and the penetration formed therethrough is oval shaped.

Abstract: A steel wire rope lock has a lock housing, a lock fixed in a first end portion of the housing, and a steel wire rope having a first end fixed with a first end connecter and fitted around in a center hole of an annular member, and then connected with a second end of the housing. A second, end of the rope is fixed with a second connecter shaped tubular and having an annular groove near a bottom end, able to be inserted in a lateral hole of the housing to be kept immovable, i.e. locked by a deadbolt with a deep groove to fit around the annular groove of the second connecter if the lock is locked by a key.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an anti-theft device capable of engaging a middle portion of a steering wheel containing an air bag device. This device includes an air bag cover having a front portion, a first side portion and a second side portion. The first side portion and the second side portion both extend backward from the front portion. A stabilizing member for engaging a steering column and attached to the first side portion of the air bag cover. A bracket member attached to the air bag cover for securing the air bag cover to the steering wheel.

Abstract: A lock bracket comprises two bracket members which cooperate to define an area between them to secure together two adjacent objects. The bracket members are movable relative to each other between an open orientation, in which the lock bracket can be placed around or removed from the two adjacent objects and a closed orientation in which the two adjacent objects can be held securely in the area defined between the two bracket members. Each of the two bracket members has a padlock receiving area and the two padlock receiving areas cooperate when the lock bracket is in its closed orientation.

Abstract: A portable security case (10) includes a base (12) and a lid (14). A cable lock (32) locks both the lid (14) to the base (12) and the base (12) to another object (59). A spring catch (66) and dead bolts (82) also lock the lid (14) to the base (12). A spring latch (68) prevents the spring catch (66) from unlocking when the cable lock (32) is locked. A cable (40) is captured in different positions within the base (12) for adjusting its length, and hinges (91 and 93) are mounted in interior side walls (28 and 30) of the base (12) to provide an uninterrupted parting line between the base (12) and the lid (14).

Abstract: A security device is described that is simple and reliable. It includes a base member which is adhesively attached to the surface of a large object such as a motor vehicle. A protective knife-edged boss surrounds and protects the adhesive to defeat attempts to pry the base member off the vehicle. Housed within the base member is a steel tube, and a locking cable extends through the tube to secure personal property. A cavity is provided for easy installation of the tube within the base member, and a flange is attached to the tube for preventing extraction of the tube from the base member, as well as defeating removal of the base member from the vehicle. A three-way system of adhesion is employed which provides superior results.

Abstract: A locking mechanism for providing one or more loops in a cable for separately encircling and retaining different objects wherein different cable portions are gripped by the locking mechanism merely by an individual squeezing the housing of the mechanism to cause wedge-shaped elements to engage the respective cable portions.

Abstract: A device is adapted for use primarily as a theft deterrent for bicycles, mopeds and other two and three wheeled self propelled or motorized conveyances, said device comprises a pair of opposed, telescopically engaging U-shaped members and locking means associated with said members, securing them from being forcibly pulled apart. The locking means typically includes the use of a pawl and ratchet arrangement for facilitating the engagement of the two members for securing them in locking relationship. The device also includes a compressible and extendible rubber or elastomeric boot preferably in the form of bellows. This boot provides a protective cover around ratchet teeth that are longitudinally spaced along one of the arms of the two U-shaped members. The boot progressively surrounds the ratchet teeth as the rod is disengaged or withdrawn from the sleeve.

Abstract: A lock includes a plurality of rod-shaped elements which are connected at their ends by pivots, which lock is closable into a loop by a security lock. The pivots include movable parts which are housed within a protective casing. Each rod-shaped element is rotatable about its longitudinal axis relative to the casings.

Abstract: A device for attachment to a cable comprises two jaws each having a clamping face in which it is formed with two recesses. When the jaws are placed with their clamping faces in confronting relationship, the recesses form two cavities for receiving two lengths of cable separated by a bight. A pair of screws and nuts clamp the jaws together and releasably retain the lengths of cable in the respective cavities.

Abstract: A linkage lock device is provided for fastening objects having either regular or irregular shapes. The lock is composed of a plurality of identical arcuate bars having opposing ends of each bar pivotally connected to an end of another one of the bars to form a chain. One of a pair of free ends is formed to receive a lock mechanism which releasably secures the other free end to form a closed loop to encompass the object being secured against theft. Each pivotal coupling is formed by a pin secured through hardened washers into which the ends of the pin are received.

Abstract: An integrated security cable, locking mechanism, and storage case particularly designed for locking skis, bicycles, snowboards, and similar articles to stationary objects such as trees and posts. The lock is employed by removing the lock and cable from the case. The cable is passed around the first object and back through an eye fitting. The annular storage case is so designed as to allow the cable end to pass into a center opening and coil around the interior wall of the case. The lock body then follows the cable into the center opening where it is retained by a snap fit between the lock mechanism and the case. The complete assembly is then easily carried in a jacket pocket or pouch.

Abstract: A ski security system includes a moveable rack for supporting pairs of skis when not it use. The rack is formed of two tubular members of galvanized steel tubing each bent in a single piece to form a leg portion at each end with an intermediate transverse portion therebetween. In service, each transverse portion extends between the tops of the two respective leg portions, which are themselves attached to the opposite two legs of the other tubular member. The transverse members are spaced apart from one another to form a yoke for carrying. The racks are stackable for storage, and light enough to be moved to an inside storage location daily. Each leg portion is bent to form a knee portion located proximate the top thereof and near the transverse portion. The two tubular members are joined at each end, being connected at the respective knee portion of each, the legs extending away therefrom upward and downward as well as outward.

Abstract: A boat locking apparatus is provided for a boat that has a centerboard slot which has a predetermined width and a predetermined height. The boat locking apparatus includes a lock-retaining assembly which includes a first end portion adapted for connecting with a flexible connector, which includes a mid-portion extending distally from the first end portion, and which includes a second end portion that is connected to the mid-portion. A predetermined distance which includes the first end portion, the mid-portion, and the second end portion of the lock-retaining assembly is greater than the predetermined height of the centerboard slot. The lock-retaining assembly has a width which is less than the width of the centerboard slot. An extensible lock assembly is connected to the second end portion of the lock-retaining assembly.

Abstract: A cover plate with a center cap is placed over a wheel installed on a truck trailer. A tang on the cover plate, located on the side facing the wheel, passes through a slot in the wheel. The plate is then rotated until the tang touches a wheel spoke, and a projection on the tang extends under the wheel spoke holding the tang to the wheel. A slot on the opposite side of the cover plate overlaps another slot in the wheel. A flange attached to a chain is passed up through the wheel slot and the slot in the cover plate. The chain flange is then secured in place by a padlock attached through an eyehole in the chain flange. An identical installation is made on the tandem wheel using another cover plate and the flange on the other end of the chain.

Abstract: An apparatus for secure positioning over and around a steering wheel and steering column to prevent theft. The apparatus comprises a plate positionable over the top of a central part of a steering wheel having a steering column with laterally extending rods for turn signals and the like. The plate has a short post extending downwardly from one edge thereof with an upper end pivotally secured about an axis with respect to the plate and with the lower end having an inwardly projecting leg. The plate also has a long post which extends downwardly from a second edge of the plate diametrically opposite from the first edge with an upper end pivotally secured about an axis with respect to the plate about an axis parallel with the first axis and with a lower end having an outwardly projecting leg. The apparatus further includes a first housing half and a second housing half positionable around the steering column beneath the steering wheel.

Abstract: A lock includes a shackle for locking a wheeled cycle and includes a cable for locking the wheeled cycle to another object. Two catches are slidably engaged in the lock and each has a knob extended outward beyond the lock, the catches may engage with the ends of the cable so as to retain the ends within the lock. Two pins are slidably engaged in the block and are forced toward the catches to engage with the catches so as to lock the catches in place when the shackle is engaged in the lock.

Abstract: A wheel securing device, comprises L-shaped and U-shaped hooks extending from an articulated central platform positioned across the full diameter of the tire and wheel, wherein: (i) base legs of a pair of L-shaped hooks attach to and extend from the central platform into contact with the tread of the tire and (ii) radial legs of the L-shaped hooks contact the interior side wall of the tire. An U-shaped hook is also attached to the platform via a planar arm, and includes longer and shorter legs contacting opposite side walls of the tire, and a base leg in contact with the tire tread. Since the planar arm is pivotally attached to the top wall of the platform, movement of the arm carries the U-shaped hook into and out of contact with the tread of the tire to provide convenient attachment and removal of the securing device relative to the tire.

Abstract: A cuff lock is provided. The cuff lock includes a pair of arcuate rod members having one end of each pivotally secured together. The opposing end of one rod member is affixed to a lock mechanism through a sleeve. The opposing end of the other rod member is releasably engaged by a rotatable latch of the lock mechanism through the sleeve.

Abstract: A lock to prevent theft of a marine propeller assembly having a cylindrical shaped housing on which are exteriorly mounted a series of propeller blades, with the open end of the propeller housing being flared outwardly, the assembly further being mountable to a propeller shaft by means of a retaining nut. The propeller lock substantially covers the open end of the propeller assembly and effectively prevents access to the retaining nut and therefore prevents theft of the assembly. The lock has a flat, generally circular shaped face section, with a relatively short wall depending from the perimeter of the face section. The circular shaped face section is formed of two semi-circular sections with the two semi-circular sections being hinged at an edge so they can be closed to form the circular section or opened to form the two semi-circular sections. The depending relatively short wall is angled at an acute inwardly toward the center of the generally circular shaped face section.

Abstract: A joint lock with improved structure is disclosed. The joint lock includes a steel rope wire, a latching member for latching the steel rope wire in position, a bendable covering sleeve for covering the steel rope wire, and a lock device. The lock device is composed of a locking member and a locking plug, in which the locking member is fixed on one end of the rope wire and the locking plug is fixed on the other end of the rope wire. The latching member is composed of a plurality of fork chucks and a latching ring having its inner diameter slightly larger than the outer diameter of the steel rope wire and being slidable along the rope wire. The fork chucks is a flexible outward fork-like structure in order to engage with the inner wall of the covering sleeve. The covering sleeve is composed of a plurality of joint units for covering the rope wire so that the rope wire is bendable correspondingly when the covering sleeve is bent.

Abstract: A novel fixture (8) for securing personal computers has a tether cable (10) connected to a loop portion (13) which is in turn connected to an expansion slot cover plate (12) for a personal computer. Once the fixture (8) is installed in an expansion slot opening (15) of a personal computer, the computer is secured if the tether cable (10) is attached to a fixed location such as a table (16) using a padlock (17).

Abstract: A device for preventing theft of any appliance having a permanently attached power or data cord, such as portable power drills, power saws, personal computers, monitors, printers and the like. The device comprises a flat clamping body member made of two mating halves, a threaded bolt element which protrudes through both body member halves and a nut member which fits on the bolt to screw down tight on the clamping body. The clamping body incorporates running alignment grooves for cupping the power or data cords and holding them tightly. Holes are provided in the clamp body and nut member allowing a wire cable to be passed through, securing the device and appliance cord to the wire cable.

Abstract: A wheel clamp assembly to be applied on a road wheel of a vehicle to prevent unauthorized operation of the vehicle. The assembly includes a first elongate arm member and a catch member at one end of the first arm member projecting transversely of the first arm member. The first arm member and a second elongate arm member are each joined at their bottom ends to an elongate body member. The body member supports the arm members in spaced apart relationship so that the width of the road wheel can be accommodated between the arm members. The second arm member is movable relative to the first arm member between an inoperative position spaced from the first arm member an amount sufficient to permit the catch member to be located into and out of the wheel well opening, and an operative position wherein the second arm member is substantially parallel to the first arm member and extends transversely of the front face of the wheel. A key-operated locking mechanism retains the second arm member in the operative position.

Abstract: An anti-theft device surrounds the plastic housing for the ignition switch, the protruding plastic lock barrel and the exposed end of the lock cylinder with hardened steel. The device consists of (i) a hardened steel bracket which attaches directly to the housing and the steering column with screws, (ii) a cup-like cover which attaches to the bracket, covering the housing, the screws and the protruding lock barrel with hardened steel, and (iii) a torque-sensitive end cap which is rotateably supported by the cover. The torque-sensitive cap consists of an outer sleeve and a center disk press fit into the sleeve. The disk includes a key slot for access to the lock cylinder. The disk is the same size as an opening in the cover, which accommodates key access to the lock cylinder. The sleeve is rigid and larger in diameter than the opening. An indentation in the cap sleeve engages a boss on the lock cylinder to align the slot in the disk with the lock cylinder keyhole and operate the lock.

Abstract: A wheel lock is disclosed for securing to the wheel of a vehicle to impede rotation of the wheel to prevent theft of the vehicle. The wheel lock comprises a clamp having opposed arms which are movably coupled together. Each arm carries a projection extending inwardly with respect to the other projection to form an opening therebetween. The projections being carried by the arms can be moved apart to a first position in which the opening is sufficient to be received over the tire and rim of the wheel and the projections can thereafter be moved inwardly to a second position in which the opening between the projections of the opposed arms prevents the clamp from being disengaged from the wheel. The wheel lock further comprises position locking structure for selectively releasably locking the projections of the clamp in the second position to prevent the wheel lock from being disengaged from the wheel.