Abstract: An attachment member attaches a bicycle battery pack to a frame of a bicycle. The attachment member includes a coupling member and a lock. The coupling member restricts movement of the bicycle battery pack relative to the frame while the attachment member is in an attachment state in which the battery pack is attached to the frame. The coupling member extends through a first frame portion of the frame and coupled to a first housing portion of the housing while the attachment member is in the attachment state. The lock is provided on the coupling member and switchable between a restriction state that restricts movement of the coupling member relative to the housing and the frame, and a release state that permits movement of the coupling member relative to the housing and the frame while the attachment member is in the attachment state.

Abstract: A security mounting arrangement can include a mounting bracket and a shielding bracket. The mounting bracket can have a first aperture and a second aperture. The shielding bracket can be selectively engageable with the mounting bracket and have a third aperture aligned with the first aperture when the mounting bracket and the shielding bracket are engaged with one another. A passageway extending along an axis can be defined by the first aperture and the third aperture. The passageway can have a first portion with a first diameter, a second portion with a second diameter, and a third portion with a third diameter positioned between the first portion and the second portion along the axis. The third diameter can be greater than the first diameter and the second diameter.

Abstract: A padlock comprises a lock body and a hoop, in particular a flexible hoop, which has a first hoop end. In this respect, the lock body has a first hoop receiver in order to selectively receive the first hoop end therein. The lock body further comprises a blocking element which is displaceable between a blocked position in which it blocks the first hoop end against an exiting from the first hoop receiver and a release position in which it releases the first hoop end for an exiting from the first hoop receiver. The lock body furthermore comprises a drive element which is rotatable between a locked position in which it locks the blocking element in its blocked position and an unlatched position in which it permits a displacement of the blocking element into its release position.

Abstract: A threaded security knob formed of a threaded member having a generally concentric body defining a central longitudinal axis, the body formed with a threaded portion along the central axis adjacent to a first end thereof, and a key receiver formed in a second end of the body opposite of the threaded portion, wherein the key receiver is formed having one of a plurality of different key receiver configurations; a slip ring having a generally tubular interior side wall sized to fit over and extend along the body of the threaded member in an inseverable and a relatively concentrically rotational relationship therewith; an interlocking rotational slip mechanism coupled between the threaded member and the slip ring; and a key formed with one of a plurality of different key configurations each corresponding to a different one of the plurality of different key receiver configurations of the key receiver.

Abstract: A support apparatus having a variable security level, including a tray structured for receiving a portable electronic device, the tray having a mounting interface structure on an outside backing surface thereof. An unsecurable retainer mechanism is structured for releasably retaining the portable electronic device in the tray.

Abstract: Locks, lock mechanisms, lock assemblies, retro fit kits, and methods of using locks with cables and chains inside of strengthened flexible sleeves can conform to shape surfaces to which they are mounted, for preventing thefts of bicycles, motorcycles and other applications, such as but not limited to securing gates and doors, and other objects together. The flexible sleeve can include a series of ball and socket segments arranged next to one another, having a hollow conduit through which the cable or chain can pass through.

Abstract: A support apparatus having a variable security level, including a tray structured for receiving a portable electronic device, the tray having a mounting interface structure on an outside backing surface thereof. An unsecurable retainer mechanism is structured for releasably retaining the portable electronic device in the tray.

Abstract: A system for protecting vehicle wheels featuring a lug nut component for threading into a wheel; a keyhole disposed in the first end of the lug nut and a threaded second hole disposed in the second end; a sliding component disposed in the first hole biased in an up position and movable to a down position when a key is inserted; a sensor configured to detect the sliding component moving to the down position; a microprocessor operatively connected to the sensor; a transmitter operatively connected to the microprocessor; a receiver operatively connected to a car alarm system, wherein when the sensor detects the sliding component moving to the down position the transmitter sends an alarm signal to the receiver to activate the alarm system.

Abstract: A wheel lock mounted for preventing removal of the wheel from the axle includes a cup shaped base portion with an opening to receive a wheel stud for threaded engagement with a lug nut to clamp the base portion to the wheel. A cup shaped cover portion nests within the base portion to enclose the stud and lug nut. A key actuated locking member extends simultaneously through the base and cover portions to prevent separation. The cover portion interlocks with the locking portion to prevent forced rotation of the cover portion relative the base portion. The contour of the base portion or the positioning of the locking member may be configured to prevent rotating the device about the stud. The cover portion may include a flange that bears against the rim of the base portion giving the wheel lock a contiguous exterior surface that is difficult to pry apart.

Abstract: A car wheel anti-theft device having a lug nut and a sleeve installed onto the bolt of the car wheel and an individual wrench to install and remove the lug nut from the bolt. The lug nut and the sleeve each include an engaging flange. When the lug nut is secured within the sleeve, the engaging flange of the sleeve engages the engaging flange of the lug nut, thereby preventing the bolt from being removed and the wheel from being moved. The lug nut has a front surface having a key projection of a particular shape. The individual wrench includes a cylindrical cavity having a bottom surface. The bottom surface has a key opening extending from the bottom surface towards the depth of the individual wrench. The key opening preferably has a shape complementing the particular shape of the key projection of the lug nut.

Abstract: A tire clamp for immobilizing a vehicle including a fixed bar having a generally L-shaped configuration. The fixed bar is comprised of a horizontal segment and a vertical segment. The horizontal segment is comprised of an inner portion and an outer portion. The inner portion has a plurality of sharpened teeth extending downwardly therefrom. The vertical segment has an inwardly angled lower portion. The fixed bar is positionable with respect to a tire with the horizontal segment disposed above and extending across the tire with the plurality of teeth abutting the tire and pointed thereat. A movable bar has an inwardly angled lower portion and is coupled with the fixed bar and is slidably mounted thereon. The movable bar is positionable with respect to a tire with both inwardly angled lower portions positioned against an exterior of the rim the tire is mounted on while the sharpened teeth remain oriented toward and abutting the tire.

Abstract: A security device for spare wheel winch for preventing the spare wheel winch from being lowered beneath the vehicle. The security device for spare wheel winch includes a tubular member having a first open end and a second open end and also having a bore extending therethrough and further having a bracket-like portion disposed at the first end thereof; and also includes a locking assembly for preventing the spare wheel winch from being lowered.

Abstract: A method and apparatus including conditional add and conditional add/subtract instructions are provided for use in the instruction set of a medical device instruction processor. More specifically, the conditional add and add/subtract instructions are provided to add two operands if a predetermined condition is satisfied within the instruction processor hardware. Additionally, the conditional add/subtract instruction may be used to subtract one operand from another operand if the predetermined condition is not satisfied. These instructions are adapted for use in implementing an efficient, interruptible, firmware-controlled multiplication or division mechanism. The inventive system allows multiplication or division operations to be interrupted at various intermediate points during the multiplication or division operation to thereby reducing interrupt latency.

Abstract: A rear mounted spare tire lock including an angle iron positionable over the mounting aperture of the spare tire. A padlock is coupled with respect to the angle iron. The padlock includes a shackle portion and a locking portion. The padlock is extendable through the mounting aperture of the spare tire and extending through the aperture of the mounting bracket for securing to the mounting bracket in a locked orientation.

Abstract: An apparatus and method for the forming of a shaped article includes a means for plasticizing a feed material; a die chamber; a means for delivering a plasticized feed material from the plasticizing means and into the die chamber, the delivery means in flow communication with the plasticizing means and the die chamber; and means for applying a pressure to a material in the die chamber. In operation, a feed material is introduced into a plasticizing source; the plasticized feed material is delivered to a die chamber connectable in flow communication with the plasticizing source; and supplemental pressure is applied to the plasticized feed material within the die chamber.

Abstract: A latching mechanism for the split-ring tire cover of an automotive vehicle. The latching mechanism includes a latch handle pivotally connected to a hooked tongue that is engageable with one end of the tire cover to releasably secure the two ends of the tire cover together. A key-operated lock is interposed between the latch handle and the tongue.

Abstract: A vehicle road wheel mounting arrangement including a wheel hub with a shoulder against which a wheel center can be secured by a plurality of screwthreaded studs and nuts and, so that the vehicle wheel cannot be stolen even if all the nuts are removed from the screwthreaded studs, the hub having a groove containing a retainer ring and structure for urging the retainer ring radially outwards to make captive the wheel center on the hub.

Abstract: A locking assembly for fastening a lug not cover on a vehicle wheel secured to a vehicle is disclosed. The mounting bracket and the lug nut cover both have elongated holes which makes them universal and allows them to fit a large number of lug bolt spacings measured from the center of the axle to the center of the lug bolt. A lug nut cover is fitted onto special lug nuts containing an extension to the lug nut. This mounting bracket which extends through the center of the wheel communicates with the locking mechanism thereby holding the lug nut cover firmly in place.

Abstract: A center locking device of ball train type for a disc wheel of motor vehicle. This device which is provided inside a cap nut prevents the cap nut from loosening, ensures fastening of the disc and proves to be burglarproof.

Abstract: A wheel locking device is a locking means wherein one of a plurality of fastening nuts with which a wheel plate covering both the inner face part of a vehicle tire and the external face of a wheel is secured to the wheel by a lockable nut which cannot be removed without using a key.