Rotation Blocking Patents (Class 70/226)
  • Patent number: 11945105
    Abstract: A toothed safe braking apparatus for use in robotic joint, comprising an electromagnetic telescoping apparatus (6) and a friction engagement component (10). The friction engagement component (10) is mounted on a shaft (C) of the robotic joint and comprises a brake lock ring gear (1) provided with a first center fitting hole (12), the brake lock ring gear (1) being provided with teeth (11) arranged on the outer circumferential surface thereof, a pretension ring (2) provided with a second center fitting hole (13), and a brake hub (4) provided with a first end surface (14), a second end surface (15), and an outer circumferential surface (16).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 30, 2019
    Date of Patent: April 2, 2024
    Assignee: Rethink Robotics GmbH
    Inventors: Yong Yang, Sheng Zhang, Chao Jiang
  • Patent number: 11904965
    Abstract: The bicycle brake lock comprises a cycle, a locking structure, and a personal data device. The cycle is defined elsewhere in this disclosure. The locking structure locks the disk brake system of the cycle such that the cycle cannot roll over a supporting surface. The personal data device controls the operation of the locking structure.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 6, 2021
    Date of Patent: February 20, 2024
    Inventor: Ronald La Porte
  • Patent number: 11884234
    Abstract: A vehicle locking boot includes a horizontal support arm and a first vertical support arm extending from the horizontal support arm. The first vertical support arm includes a front engagement protrusion extending therefrom. A receiving sleeve extends from the horizontal support arm at a base of the first vertical support arm. A horizontal extension portion is coupled to the horizontal support arm. A second vertical support arm extends from the horizontal extension portion along a direction orthogonal to the upper surface of the horizontal support arm. The second vertical support arm includes a rear engagement protrusion extending therefrom. The front engagement protrusion faces the rear engagement protrusion. A keypad is disposed on the first engagement portion. The keypad is configured to lock and unlock the horizontal extension portion. A lug nut blocking plate is coupled to the first vertical support arm above the first engagement protrusion.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 11, 2023
    Date of Patent: January 30, 2024
    Inventor: Mike Gordon
  • Patent number: 11794692
    Abstract: A vehicle locking boot includes a horizontal support arm and a first vertical support arm extending from the horizontal support arm. The first vertical support arm includes a front engagement protrusion. A receiving sleeve extends from the horizontal support arm at a base of the first vertical support arm. A horizontal extension portion is coupled to the horizontal support arm. A second vertical support arm extends from the horizontal extension portion. The second vertical support arm includes a rear engagement protrusion extending therefrom. The front engagement protrusion faces the rear engagement protrusion. A keypad is disposed on the first engagement portion to lock and unlock the horizontal extension portion. A lug nut blocking plate is coupled to the first vertical support arm. A global positioning system (GPS) housing is positioned at an upper portion of the first vertical support arm.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 11, 2023
    Date of Patent: October 24, 2023
    Inventor: Mike Gordon
  • Patent number: 11585119
    Abstract: A joint lock comprises a lock body that accommodates a combination locking mechanism; and a jointed bar hoop. The combination locking mechanism has a plurality of code rings rotatable about an axis of rotation and a latch that is preloaded along the axis of rotation in the direction of a locked position. The lock body has an introduction opening through which the locking bar of the jointed bar hoop can be introduced into the lock body along an introduction direction that is oriented transversely to the axis of rotation of the code rings, with the locking bar introduced into the lock body being locked to the lock body when the latch is in the locked position and is blocked.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 20, 2020
    Date of Patent: February 21, 2023
    Assignee: ABUS AUGUST BREMICKER SÖHNE KG
    Inventors: Christian Drechsel, Thomas Lind
  • Patent number: 11541845
    Abstract: A vehicle theft-prevention apparatus can include a slip clutch mechanism, a locking mechanism, and a cylindrical body including a first portion and a second portion. The first portion can be configured to rotate about the second portion. The locking mechanism can be configured to engage based on rotation of the first portion relative to the second portion in a first direction, and disengage based on a rotation of the first portion relative to the second portion in a second direction. The slip clutch mechanism can be configured to prevent the locking mechanism from further engaging from rotation in the first direction relative to the second portion based on a magnitude of force applied.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 2, 2021
    Date of Patent: January 3, 2023
    Assignee: Keep Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: David E. Moeller, Rahul Maran, Aditya Chavan
  • Patent number: 10895092
    Abstract: A tire anchoring system is disclosed. The system includes at least one anchoring assembly including a first bracket and a second bracket. The first bracket has a first bar and a second bar extending parallel to each other, and a first intermediate bar connecting the first bar and the second bar to define a first pocket dimensioned to engage at least a portion of a first tire. The second bracket has a third bar and a fourth bar extending parallel to each other, and a second intermediate bar connecting the third bar and fourth second bar to define a second pocket dimensioned to engage at least a portion of a second tire. A tensioning linkage connects the first bracket and the second bracket.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 7, 2020
    Date of Patent: January 19, 2021
    Inventor: Richard Rapp
  • Patent number: 10641007
    Abstract: A rotary locking mechanism and a lock applying the rotary locking mechanism and a locking control method are provided. A rotary output member is locked by a stable triangular supporting structure between the first locking member and the second locking member, the effective constraint of the second locking member on the first locking member applied by the first locking member in both a locked state and an unlocked state achieves locking and unlocking reliability of the product. The entire locking mechanism is controlled by the same switching member. The false locking operation when the rotary member is operating is effectively avoided through the mechanical structure and the automatic control method. The entire rotary locking mechanism is enclosed and fixed in a shell of the lock, and can be applied to transmission machinery of bicycles, electric vehicles, motorcycles and even lightweight automobiles.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 14, 2017
    Date of Patent: May 5, 2020
    Inventor: Jichu Li
  • Patent number: 10428557
    Abstract: A lock that includes a motor driven pin, a first motor connected to the motor driven pin, and a body housing the first motor and the motor driven pin. The motor driven pin is moveable from an open position where it is inside the body to a closed position where it is at least partially outside the body. The body includes a hook member. When the motor driven pin is in the closed position, the hook member and the motor driven pin create a closed loop.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 15, 2017
    Date of Patent: October 1, 2019
    Inventor: Ehsan Niroomand
  • Patent number: 9751726
    Abstract: An elevator and a locking apparatus for preventing rotational movement of the traction sheave of the elevator are provided. The elevator includes at least a hoisting machine provided with a traction sheave, a frame and at least one brake. A holding device is disposed in connection with the hoisting machine, which holding device is arranged to prevent rotational movement of the traction sheave.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 1, 2011
    Date of Patent: September 5, 2017
    Assignee: Kone Corporation
    Inventors: Ari Ketonen, Jarmo Ahoniemi, Marko Malin
  • Patent number: 9283899
    Abstract: A lock arrangement for a drive shaft of a tightening mechanism in a sports carrier. The lock arrangement includes a lock-wheel coupled to the drive shaft for rotation therewith, the lock-wheel having a peripheral zone with a detent and an abutment area adjacent thereto. The lock arrangement further includes a blocking tab that is movable toward the peripheral zone of the lock-wheel and insertable into the detent. The blocking tab being in abutting engagement with the abutment area in a lock-actuated configuration of the lock arrangement, the blocking tab being received in the detent in a locked configuration of the lock arrangement and the blocking tab being withdrawn from the detent in an unlocked configuration of the lock arrangement.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 22, 2014
    Date of Patent: March 15, 2016
    Assignee: Thule Sweden AB
    Inventors: George Riehm, Gregor G. Weaver
  • Patent number: 8777511
    Abstract: A system and method for temporarily hindering the ability of a vehicle to be driven. A locking assembly is provided that has arms and a trigger release. At least one spring element is provided for biasing the arms into a locked configuration. The arms are cocked into the open configuration against the bias of the spring element. When the trigger release is activated, the arms automatically spring back to the locked configuration. An elongated application pole is provided that is used to propel the locking assembly a wheel of the vehicle. The contact activates the trigger release and causes the arms to move into the locked configuration and mechanically engage the wheel. Once the locking assembly is locked onto the wheel, the wheel is inhibited from turning and the vehicle becomes disabled.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 26, 2012
    Date of Patent: July 15, 2014
    Inventor: Shawn G Rose
  • Patent number: 8739585
    Abstract: A wheel lock for a vehicle wheel of the type comprising a body having a central attachment flange and studs passing through it. A security plate has a front side and a rear side; the rear side has a plurality of first circumferentially spaced-apart openings arranged to receive wheel studs; each of the first circumferentially spaced-apart openings is sized to receive a lug nut threaded on a wheel stud. There is at least one second opening where the second opening also sized to receive a wheel stud. The front side has a cover over the first circumferentially spaced-apart openings preventing access to lug nuts threaded on corresponding wheel studs. The front side has a receptacle concentric with the second opening for receiving a lock lug. The lock lug has a threaded hole for engaging a wheel stud and a key recess for engagement with a corresponding key lug.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 14, 2012
    Date of Patent: June 3, 2014
    Inventor: Toby Jack Sims
  • Patent number: 8733141
    Abstract: A security device attaches to and secures a wheel of vehicle. The security device has a pair of arms for releasably engaging with a wheel and a locking assembly attached to or disposed between the arms. The locking assembly may include a static portion disposed on one of the arms and an actuatable portion disposed on the other arm. The actuatable portion is receivable within the static portion. The static portion may include one or more rack plates each having a plurality of tabs, with the rack plates being disposed in an opposite and spaced relationship, such that the actuatable portion is receivable therebetween. The actuatable portion may include a rotatable cam having a pair of oppositely disposed arms. The actuatable portion is positionable in a secured position in which the arms are respectively engaged with tabs of the rack plates, and an opened position in which the arms are disengaged from the rack plates.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 8, 2009
    Date of Patent: May 27, 2014
    Inventor: James F. Cheatham
  • Patent number: 8733140
    Abstract: Disclosed is a security device to prevent trailer theft that attaches to the lug thread of a wheel hub to prevent wheel rotation or wheel mounting. The device includes an outer cylinder, an inner cylinder, a locking lug nut that screws onto the lug thread, and a lug nut key. The outer and inner cylinders rotate around and extend beyond the locking lug nut, utilizing a design that defeats many common methods for removing wheel locks, or requires specific tools that create considerable noise and time to defeat. An optional security bar can be engaged by removing two lug nuts to prevent wheel rotation. Also disclosed is an embodiment that prevents wheel installation on a bare wheel hub.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 12, 2011
    Date of Patent: May 27, 2014
    Inventor: Charles Jones
  • Patent number: 8671722
    Abstract: A bar shaped steering wheel lock including two “L” shaped hooks obliquely attached on the lock body, an interior rod covered by trapezoidal thread for connecting the two hooks, a locking mechanism and an extendable sleeve. The trapezoidal thread allows the rod to be locked in position by the locking mechanism. The steering wheel lock is mounted firmly on a steering wheel by firstly inserting the two hooks into the holes on the wheel and secondly by stretching the two hooks until both the two hooks are secured on the arms within the rim of the steering wheel allowing the sleeve to be extended outward. The extended sleeve thus blocks the complete rotation of the steering wheel.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 14, 2012
    Date of Patent: March 18, 2014
    Inventors: Pingjun Qi, Xuhao Qi
  • Patent number: 8601840
    Abstract: A vehicle lock for substantially immobilizing the wheels of a vehicle includes an extensible bar with a pair of shafts affixed at either end thereof. Each shaft is configured to pass through an orifice on a wheel of a vehicle. A portion of the shaft extends through the associated orifice, and a locking mechanism is affixed to the exposed end of the shaft. In an embodiment the shaft is rigidly affixed to the extensible bar, and in other embodiments the shafts are connected to the bar by means a flexible connection that allows the user to change the orientation of the shafts relative to the bar.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 13, 2008
    Date of Patent: December 10, 2013
    Inventor: Richard Lawrence
  • Patent number: 8210007
    Abstract: A method of preventing trailer theft includes the extending of a first end of a rod through a pair of wheels of a trailer. A stop is attached to a second end of the rod to prevent the second end from being pulled through the wheels. The stop has an outer surface has indicia thereon indicating the wheels cannot be rotated. A securing member is extended through the rod adjacent to the first end to prevent the first end from being removed from the wheels.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 23, 2010
    Date of Patent: July 3, 2012
    Inventor: Frederick J. Laracy
  • Patent number: 8099984
    Abstract: A tire lock includes a body to which a positioning member and a stop member are connected. A threaded rod is located in a movable member in the body and a clamping member is threadedly connected to the threaded rod. A plate is connected to the body and located at the conjunction of the body and the fixed member. A rotating unit includes a shaft which is located in the passage of the threaded rod. A first driving member is fixed to the threaded rod and located outside of the passage. A second driving member is fixed to the shaft so that a second protrusion on the second driving member drives a first protrusion on the first driving member to move the clamping member relative to the threaded rod.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 11, 2010
    Date of Patent: January 24, 2012
    Inventor: Chun-hsien Wu
  • Patent number: 8047029
    Abstract: A tire locking assembly includes a first elongated member and a second elongated member. Each of the first and second elongated members has a top end and a bottom end. The first and second elongated members each have an aperture extending therethrough positioned adjacent to an associated one of the top ends. A locking rod has a first end and a second end. The locking rod is extendable through the apertures in the first and second elongated member. The locking rod is extendable through a rim of a tire. A lock removably engages the locking rod and the second elongated member to secure the locking rod to the second elongate member.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 5, 2009
    Date of Patent: November 1, 2011
    Inventor: Trevor Henry
  • Publication number: 20110247377
    Abstract: A tire lock includes a body to which a positioning member and a stop member are connected. A threaded rod is located in a movable member in the body and a clamping member is threadedly connected to the threaded rod. A plate is connected to the body and located at the conjunction of the body and the fixed member. A rotating unit includes a shaft which is located in the passage of the threaded rod. A first driving member is fixed to the threaded rod and located outside of the passage. A second driving member is fixed to the shaft so that a second protrusion on the second driving member drives a first protrusion on the first driving member to move the clamping member relative to the threaded rod.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 11, 2010
    Publication date: October 13, 2011
    Inventor: Chun-hsien WU
  • Patent number: 7988046
    Abstract: A PDA device is used to record the ID of a vehicle boot RFID tag and to transmit to the tag and to a host entity violation data such as summons number, license number, time and date stamp, issuing person ID, location of the vehicle, scofflaw data and so on. This data may be entered into the PDA electronically via a communication network such as the internet or LAN system or manually via a keyboard. The host entity has a data base which is uploaded with this information and has correlation of RFID tag numbers to an unlock combination number for each boot. When the boot is attached to a vehicle this PDA data is transmitted to the host entity whose contact telephone number is attached to the vehicle being booted. The driver contacts the entity to pay the fine and receive in return the unlock combination. The driver thus can release and remove the boot within minutes of returning to the vehicle and can return the boot at his leisure.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 11, 2008
    Date of Patent: August 2, 2011
    Assignee: IPT, LLC
    Inventors: Patrick Moynihan, Larry Berman, Cory Marchasin, Josiah Johnson
  • Patent number: 7950570
    Abstract: A system and method for managing a permit-based parking environment governed by a parking program. The permit-based parking environment includes a number of parking permits each including a unique RFID tag and tag number. One or more RFID readers are used to scan the vehicles parked in the parking environment to determine if a RFID tag is associated with the parked vehicle. The results of the scan along with information related to the parked vehicle are provided to a permit management system to determine if the vehicle is parked within the scope of privileges pre-defined for that vehicle, pursuant to the parking program governing the parking environment. The permit management system stores, manages, and monitors data related to the permits controlled under the parking program.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 31, 2006
    Date of Patent: May 31, 2011
    Assignee: IPT, LLC
    Inventors: Cory D. Marchasin, Patrick J. Moynihan, Josiah D. Johnson, Lawrence Berman
  • Patent number: 7937975
    Abstract: A boot is positionable about a rotatable wheel having an axle extending therefrom. A pair of mating components include interconnecting elements for attaching the elements about the wheel preventing non-destructible detachment of the mating components. Flanges extend from the mating components to prevent attempts to rotate the boot about the wheel. The flanges which support the interconnecting elements are frangibly removable from the body to permit destructible detachment of the mating components from the wheel. The boot may support an electronic tag such as radio frequency identification (RFID) tag or an electronic article surveillance (EAS) tag.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 27, 2009
    Date of Patent: May 10, 2011
    Assignee: B&G Plastics, Inc.
    Inventors: Chester Kolton, Michael Norman
  • Patent number: 7905123
    Abstract: A bicycle lock includes a first part and a second part located close to bicycle wheels by two bolts and two respective protection members are connected to the first part and the second part respectively. The protection members cover the heads of the bolts so that the unauthorized person cannot access the bolts to detach the bicycle lock from the bicycle. A lock rod is connected to the first part which is pivotable about the bolt corresponding thereto so as to be inserted into the second part to lock the wheel.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 23, 2009
    Date of Patent: March 15, 2011
    Assignees: Holageo Enterprise Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Sen-Yung Lee, Ting-Wei Lin
  • Patent number: 7827835
    Abstract: A steering wheel lock having a triple hook, a bar receiving mechanism, a lock box, a bar fixable to the lock box, and a lock is disclosed. The triple hook, via its lock box attaches to the steering wheel of a vehicle and is secured with the lock, which is attached with the bar. The length of the bar is adjusted within the lock box to provide a tight and secure fit customized to the particular dimensions of the steering wheel. A blinking LED alerts a passerby that the lock is engaged. A second embodiment covers the center of the steering wheel to prevent airbag theft and secure opposite sides of the steering wheel.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 20, 2009
    Date of Patent: November 9, 2010
    Inventor: Eduardo D'Angelo
  • Publication number: 20100108448
    Abstract: A locking wheel device designed to prevent the unauthorized movement and or roll away of a wheeled vehicle or trailer by locking onto a wheel and having a configuration such that the device also serves to chock the wheel when in the locked on position. A locking wheel chock device which includes two similar matching arms with both a male and female tube attached to one end to allow for the telescopic engagement of said arms. The female tube having attached a lock assembly for locking said arms in a fixed position. Further, the female tube portion has attached to its lower edge, which is closest to the ground, means for contacting the ground in a binding fashion so as to prevent forward rolling movement of the wheel.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 30, 2008
    Publication date: May 6, 2010
    Inventor: Philip W. Wyers
  • Publication number: 20100107708
    Abstract: A boot is positionable about a rotatable wheel having an axle extending therefrom. A pair of mating components include interconnecting elements for attaching the elements about the wheel preventing non-destructible detachment of the mating components. Flanges extend from the mating components to prevent attempts to rotate the boot about the wheel. The flanges which support the interconnecting elements are frangibly removable from the body to permit destructible detachment of the mating components from the wheel. The boot may support an electronic tag such as radio frequency identification (RFID) tag or an electronic article surveillance (EAS) tag.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 27, 2009
    Publication date: May 6, 2010
    Applicant: B&G International, Inc
    Inventors: Chester Kolton, Michael Norman
  • Patent number: 7707861
    Abstract: The brake bolt and the lock cylinder of the vehicle lock are mounted in a part of the vehicle for preventing the rotation of a wheel of the vehicle in a locked state. The brake bolt and lock cylinder are mounted in a brake bolt bore and a lock bore, respectively, located in the swing arm, the chain guard, or a lock body mounted over the axle-retaining nut. The vehicle lock engages a ventilation hole on the rotor, a ventilation hole on the sprocket, the teeth of the sprocket, or a hole on the hub to prevent rotation of the wheel in the locked state. Preferably, the lock cylinder is mounted to the vehicle in both the locked state and the unlocked state, and in the unlocked state the brake bolt is removed from the brake bolt bore for operation of the vehicle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 13, 2009
    Date of Patent: May 4, 2010
    Assignee: New Hampton Technologies LLC
    Inventors: Eric Xavier, Adam Xavier
  • Patent number: 7624604
    Abstract: A car steering wheel locking structure includes a first lock hook, a second lock hook, a lock body, a lock heart, a pull rod, a cam, a ratch and a pawl. The lock heart is assembled on the lock body, the first lock hook is fixed on the lock body, the second lock hook is assembled on the pull rod, the pull rod is movably assembled on the lock body, the cam is assembled in the lock body and connects with the lock heart, the ratch is assembled on one end of the lock body by a column pin and has an extending board, the pawl is assembled in the lock body by a fixing shaft and mates with the ratch, one side of the first spring contacts with a claw portion of the pawl, and a tail portion of the pawl is driven to move by rotating the cam.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 4, 2008
    Date of Patent: December 1, 2009
    Inventor: An Chen Cheng
  • 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
  • Publication number: 20090199603
    Abstract: A land vehicle includes a wheeled axle that is operable to be selectively self-steering. The axle includes a ground wheel that is operable to be selectively locked into a straight-ahead position so that self-steering is restricted. The land vehicle also includes a wheel lockout indicator system that is operable to sense when the ground wheel is locked in the straight-ahead position and can alert an operator by confirming that the ground wheel has been locked in the straight-ahead position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 11, 2008
    Publication date: August 13, 2009
    Applicant: AGCO CORPORATION
    Inventors: Jeffery A. Baldauf, Robert J. Waggoner
  • Patent number: 7546752
    Abstract: A lock for steering wheels of vehicles includes a seat with an aperture formed at one end to receive a detent tube. The detent tube has a flute to hold an inner lining. The inner lining has a third pin hole. A latch bar is provided and insertable into a first holding hole of the detent tube and a second holding hole of the inner lining. The third pin hole is insertable by a third pin to anchor the latch bar. The latch bar can clamp two sides of a reinforced spoke of a steering wheel. The invention can be assembled quickly and easily, and provide improved theft-thwarting effect, and is adaptable to various steering wheels installed on varying locations of vehicles in different countries.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 18, 2008
    Date of Patent: June 16, 2009
    Assignee: Handyway Co., Ltd.
    Inventor: Wen Chun Su
  • Patent number: 7503195
    Abstract: A wheel lock apparatus for a wheeled vehicle, said vehicle having a tire, the wheel lock apparatus comprising at least one tooth, wherein the at least one tooth is moveable between a first position, against the tire, and a second position, remote therefrom, such that, in the first position, the at least one tooth is oriented to substantially prevent forward rotation of the tire by engaging the tire, whilst in the second position, the tire is free to rotate.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 15, 2002
    Date of Patent: March 17, 2009
    Inventor: Alfred Michael Vegvary
  • Publication number: 20090019901
    Abstract: A method of chocking a wheel comprises a step of providing a wheel chock. The wheel chock comprises a stationary body and a rocking body. The rocking body is pivotally connected to the stationary body. The method also comprises a step of rolling a wheel into contact with the rocking body in a manner causing the rocking body to rotate to a wheel securing position relative to the stationary body and causing the wheel to reach a chocked position relative to the stationary body. The method further comprises a step of activating a locking mechanism that limits pivotal movement of the rocking body away from the wheel securing position relative to the stationary body. The activating of the locking mechanism occurs while the wheel is in the chocked position. After activating the locking mechanism, the wheel is fully secured to the wheel chock.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 19, 2007
    Publication date: January 22, 2009
    Inventor: Brad Swasand
  • Publication number: 20080282754
    Abstract: A vehicle lock for substantially immobilizing the wheels of a vehicle includes an extensible bar with a pair of shafts affixed at either end thereof. Each shaft is configured to pass through an orifice on a wheel of a vehicle. A portion of the shaft extends through the associated orifice, and a locking mechanism is affixed to the exposed end of the shaft. In an embodiment the shaft is rigidly affixed to the extensible bar, and in other embodiments the shafts are connected to the bar by means a flexible connection that allows the user to change the orientation of the shafts relative to the bar.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 13, 2008
    Publication date: November 20, 2008
    Inventor: Richard Lawrence
  • Publication number: 20080060394
    Abstract: A wheel lock includes a body, an attaching arm, a movable arm, and a working stick. One end of the attaching arm and the movable arm are disposed on the body. The other end of the attaching arm and the movable arm attach to a wheel. The working stick is slidably disposed on the body. When a user wants to lock the wheel the user simply pulls out the working stick. When a user wants to unlock the wheel the user pushes in the working stick. Therefore, when the user uses the present invention, the user does not need to remove the wheel lock from the steering wheel of the vehicle.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 13, 2007
    Publication date: March 13, 2008
    Inventor: AN-CHEN CHENG
  • Patent number: 7301443
    Abstract: An anti-theft automobile steering wheel lock with an alarm unit includes a stationary base, an insert pin, a helical spring, a locking core, a movable constrict base, an alarm unit and a cover. The locking core can be rotated with a key to let a projecting member move downwards to separate from a fitting hole so that the helical spring extends to push up both the insert pin and the locking core outwards. Meanwhile, the separation of the insert pin away from an insert hole of the telescoping rod enables the movable constrict base moved farther away from the stationary base, unlocking the lock. Reversely, pushing the locking core inwards into the stationary base can lock the lock on the steering wheel, and simultaneously the alarm unit started.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 21, 2005
    Date of Patent: November 27, 2007
    Assignee: Jin Shan Die Casting Industrial Co., Ltd.
    Inventor: Chien-Ho Yu
  • Publication number: 20070245783
    Abstract: A two-piece vehicle immobilizing device adapted for removable interconnection to a vehicle wheel assembly. The vehicle immobilizing device utilizes an outer arm, an inner arm with inner and outer indexing stops, an engagement dome, and a securing mechanism that provides engagement to the vehicle wheel assembly to prevent unauthorized removal.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 18, 2007
    Publication date: October 25, 2007
    Applicant: MITI MANUFACTURING COMPANY
    Inventors: Robert A. Fulcher, Allan E. Beavers
  • Patent number: 7281400
    Abstract: A padlock for motorcycle brake disks having a body with a neck whose width is adjusted to the thickness of a motorcycle brake disk, and a latch which can pass through one of the conventional orifices of this brake disk. The latch operates between a retracted position within the body and an extended position in which it penetrates with its tip into a locking mechanism formed inside the body itself. Once the padlock has been positioned on the disk brake, the body prevents turning of the wheel because it abuts against the motorcycle chassis.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 10, 2005
    Date of Patent: October 16, 2007
    Assignee: Luma Industries, S.A.
    Inventor: Alfredo Muerza
  • Patent number: 7278520
    Abstract: Disclosed is a wheel locking device for vehicle which prevents an unauthorized movement of the vehicle. The wheel locking device for vehicles comprises a supporting disk attached to an outer side surface a wheel and provided with arms, fixtures inserted into the arms so as to surround a circumferential surface of the wheel, clamping pins for fixing the fixtures, a guard disk for surrounding an outer side surface of the supporting disk so as to cover the clamping pins, a clamping bolt for holding the guard disk and the supporting disk together, a lock for locking the clamping bolt. The wheel locking device is easily assembled and attached to the wheel, and is effectively protected from an unauthorized separation from the wheel. Further, the locations of the fixtures are adjusted according to the size of the wheel of the vehicle or the fixture has a folding-type structure easily fixed to the wheel without interfering with the frame of the vehicle, thereby being firmly secured to the wheel.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 7, 2003
    Date of Patent: October 9, 2007
    Inventor: Young-Hoon Kim
  • Patent number: 7219685
    Abstract: A locking device for gate valves utilizes an available lock and avoids the necessity of having to chain or weld the lock to the bonnet or other stationary portion of a standard gate valve. The locking device includes a bracket, which mounts securely to one of the truss members of the gate valve. The bracket also includes an upwardly projecting mast, which is inserted between the adjacent spokes of the hand wheel. A cap is seated onto the hand wheel and the mast of the bracket installed on the gate valve. The cap includes a mast port though which the upper end of the mast projects when the cap is seated on the hand wheel. In certain embodiments, the cap covers all of the spokes on the hand wheel and has a number of downwardly projecting spaced spoke detents that are inserted into the openings between the adjacent spokes of the hand wheel. The secure and easy installation of the cap onto the mast of the bracket and the hand wheel prevents rotation of the hand wheel and adjustment of the valve.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 17, 2005
    Date of Patent: May 22, 2007
    Inventor: Roger Espinoza
  • Patent number: 7194878
    Abstract: A device for booting the wheel of a vehicle comprises a dual capability for locking the wheel of either small or large vehicles. The booting device comprises a dual pair of pincer arms that are juxtaposed with respect to each other about a base member. The base member is composed of two sliding linkages that allow the pincer arms of one of the pair, to be adjusted about a wheel of a vehicle. The other pair of pincer arms acts as a stand member to prevent movement of the wheel. A lock in the base member secures the position of the arms, and prevents tampering.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 26, 2004
    Date of Patent: March 27, 2007
    Inventors: Glenn Johnson, Kevin Mak, John Pallay
  • Patent number: 7126458
    Abstract: An alarm system that indicates to an operator the status of locking pins of a vehicle sliding axle assembly. The alarm system includes an alarm valve coupled to the locking pins and in fluid communication with an alarm. When the pins are unlocked from a vehicle component, the alarm valve is configured in an alarm mode to indicate the unsecured condition of the assembly. In this mode, air is diverted from the vehicle brakes to sound the alarm, thereby informing an operator that the pins are improperly engaged. In one embodiment, the alarm valve is in communication with or includes a pressure relief valve, which diverts a sufficient amount of air from the vehicle brakes so that the brakes cannot be released. When the pins are properly locked to secure the slider axle assembly, the alarm valve does not divert air from the brakes to sound the alarm.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 16, 2004
    Date of Patent: October 24, 2006
    Assignee: Hadley Products
    Inventors: Curtis A. Trudeau, Gary L. Schafer, Loralye Sorum, legal representative, Dick E. Winter, Robert D. Sorum, deceased
  • Patent number: 7121508
    Abstract: The present invention is adapted to immobilize a vehicle by utilizing a pair of selectively interconnected chocks that are placed fore and aft of a tire. The chocks are preferably used to secure aircraft and/or aircraft ground support equipment from unauthorized motion in airport parking areas.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 17, 2005
    Date of Patent: October 17, 2006
    Assignee: MITI Manufacturing Company
    Inventors: Robert A. Fulcher, Allan E. Beavers
  • Patent number: 7117700
    Abstract: The present invention provides a wheel-immobilizing device that does not require holes or indentations in the wheel in order for the device to be secured around the wheel or caster being immobilized. Additionally, a wheel-immobilizing device according to the invention is configured such that it may be placed on the ground in front of a cabinet, and the cabinet simply rolled into position with one of its casters between side walls of the device. The wheel-immobilizing device is then secured around the caster by passing a cross member or, in some embodiments, two cross members through the side walls on either side of the caster stem and then securing the cross member or members in position, thereby locking the wheel-immobilizing device to the caster of the cabinet and hampering rolling movement of the cabinet.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 15, 2004
    Date of Patent: October 10, 2006
    Assignee: D & D Security Resources, Inc.
    Inventors: Donna L. Smith, Dean H. Smith
  • Patent number: 7107802
    Abstract: An immobilization apparatus for a vehicle having a wheel with a tire. The apparatus comprises first and second elongated members having inner ends and outer ends. The inner ends are connected together and the outer ends are angularly spaced apart. There is an L-shaped clasp at each of the outer ends for grasping the tire. The clasps are rotatable about the outer ends. A third elongated member has an inner portion and an outer portion and is angularly spaced-apart from the first and second members. The inner portion is tubular and the outer portion of the third elongated member is telescopically received therein. The outer portion has an L-shaped clasp, and the outer portion is rotatable with respect to the inner portion. A locking mechanism secures the outer portion at a fixed telescopic position with respect to the inner portion of the third elongated member.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 6, 2004
    Date of Patent: September 19, 2006
    Inventor: John Clarke
  • Patent number: 7032416
    Abstract: A tire lock includes a fixed arm, a lock tube, a movable arm and a lock rod. The movable arm is pivotally connected to the fixed arm at one end. Both the fixed arm and the movable arm comprise troughs, respectively. The lock tube is pivotally connected to the fixed arm. The lock rod is pivotally connected to the movable arm. The lock tube and the lock rod are respectively inserted through the troughs of the fixed arm and the movable arm, and have enlarged ends left outside of the troughs. By swinging the lock tube and the lock rod to engage together, the tire lock is locked on an opening of a tire.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 1, 2005
    Date of Patent: April 25, 2006
    Inventor: Chun-Hsien Wu
  • Patent number: 6997022
    Abstract: A locking assembly is being used on a trailer and is installed on at least one wheel. The locking assembly consists of two locking bars that have U-shaped ends at an outer end and straight sections at an inner end. Each of the inner ends have a multiple of bores there through. When installed, the inner ends of the locking bars are received in a receiver box, which is attached to a cylindrical hub, in an overlapping relationship whereby any of the bores will align with each other. A locking pin is passed through the bores once the locking bars are in place and once the U-shaped ends are placed around a tire and properly matched with its size.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 10, 2005
    Date of Patent: February 14, 2006
    Inventor: Craig DeMange
  • Patent number: 6941780
    Abstract: A wheel lock system for an at least two wheeled trailer with an object or a personal water craft, the trailer having leaf springs, the wheel lock system including two hook shaped members which attach to each of the leaf springs and protrude through slotted holes in the wheels and is locked into position and retained in position by respective locks engaging one of a plurality of upper grooved indentations on each hook shaped member, a locking member slidably engaged between the hook shaped members placed upon the crook shaped member prior to application of the lock to protect the wheel from damage when removing and engaging the wheel lock device, and a chain connecting between the two hook shaped members attached to the wheels with a vertical shaft locking member engaging an impeller shaft on the small personal water craft, securing the personal water craft to the trailer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 8, 2004
    Date of Patent: September 13, 2005
    Inventor: Kendall Joe Marr