Combination And Key Patents (Class 70/284)
  • Patent number: 8047027
    Abstract: A multiple function lock comprising a body, an engaging element having a first end and a second end, a locking mechanism for securing the first end and the second end of the engaging element to the body, and a gate mechanism for selectively concealing or revealing a passage in the body through which the second end may move to unlock the lock. In certain embodiments, a multiple function lock may comprise a body, a U-shaped shackle having toe and heel portions, the heel portion rotatably secured within the body, a locking mechanism for locking the heel and the toe portions within the body, a passage through the body adjacent to the toe portion, the toe portion adapted to move through the passage to unlock the lock, and either a retaining cup, an adjustable gate, or an outer housing, each being adapted to selectively block or reveal the passage.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 5, 2010
    Date of Patent: November 1, 2011
    Assignee: Stanton Concepts, L.L.C.
    Inventors: Robert Loughlin, John Loughlin
  • Publication number: 20110226026
    Abstract: A lock (10) comprises a housing (11) defining a mounting face (12), a locking mechanism (21) accommodated in the housing (11) and operable to change between a locking state and a release state and a set of operating elements (25) with buttons (26) accessible at the front of the housing and actuable, such as by axial displacement, to operate the locking mechanism (21). The locking mechanism (21) can be changed from the locking state to the release state in response to actuation of, and only of, a selected group of the operating elements (25). These elements can additionally be manipulated, in particular rotated, to select the group. The buttons of the selected group can be identified by respectively associated digits forming a code. The lock further comprises a slidable blocking plate (31) blocking the rotation of the operating elements (25) and cancelling means (36-38) operable to cancel the blocking by the plate (31).
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 12, 2009
    Publication date: September 22, 2011
    Applicant: CODELOCKS LIMITED
    Inventor: Grant Macdonald
  • Patent number: 8011212
    Abstract: This invention relates to a lock, which includes a housing and an indicative lock core. The indicative lock core is operable by a key to move to an indicative position and be stuck in the indicative position. The indicative lock core can move back to its original position only through a restore mechanism. When the key-operated lock core is in the indicative position, the key-operated lock core is partly situated outside the housing and is easily noticed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 13, 2008
    Date of Patent: September 6, 2011
    Inventor: Chun Te Yu
  • Patent number: 7958757
    Abstract: The main objective of the present invention is to provide a cam lock that allows the user to find the correct code when forgetting. The cam lock has an inner shell, an outer shell, a main core assembly, a secondary core assembly, a tongue and an identification assembly. A cover of the outer shell and the inner shell are secured to each other and are mounted rotatably with the rear casing of the outer shell. The main and secondary core assemblies are mounted in the inner shell. Either the main and secondary core assemblies is unlocked, the tongue is rotatable. The identification assembly cooperates with the secondary core assembly to find the code via unlocking the secondary core assembly. Therefore, the cam lock is convenient for use.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 11, 2010
    Date of Patent: June 14, 2011
    Assignee: ABA UFO International Corp.
    Inventor: Miko Lee
  • Publication number: 20110132050
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a locking device and to an actuating device for activating said locking device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 2, 2010
    Publication date: June 9, 2011
    Inventors: Martin McCaffrey, Pao-hsing Tseng
  • Patent number: 7946141
    Abstract: A self-scrambling combination includes a frame that supports at least two tumbler rings and an activating slide. The tumbler rings are marked with characters used for a combination for the lock. The lock is openable only when the tumbler rings are located in an open position related to the combination. The activating slide moves a locking bar between a locked position and an unlocked position. A scrambling mechanism is attached to the activating slide and rotates the tumbler rings from the open position to another position upon movement of the activating slide to move the locking bar from the unlocked position to the locked position. The frame can be used as the door of a lockbox and an attached key lock controls the setting of the combination for the lock. The self-scrambling combination lock can be used for a briefcase or valise lock with an additional spring closing the lock.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 29, 2008
    Date of Patent: May 24, 2011
    Inventors: Kwan Yuen Abraham Ng, Sarah Seen Yui Chan Ng
  • Patent number: 7934406
    Abstract: A multiple function lock comprising an engaging element and a captive element. The engaging element enters a captive space provided in the captive element for locking the lock. The captive element includes a selectable passage into the captive space for permitting the engagement element to be selectively released or secured. The selectable passage is revealed or concealed through translation or rotation of a blocking element. In certain embodiments, the multiple function lock comprises a body, a shackle having toe and heel portions, a first locking mechanism for securing the heel portion to the body and a separate second locking mechanism for securing the toe portion to the body. The second locking mechanism is operative to engage and disengage the toe portion from the body so the shackle may rotate about the heel portion secured by the body.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 12, 2008
    Date of Patent: May 3, 2011
    Assignee: Stanton Concepts Inc.
    Inventors: Robert Loughlin, John Loughlin
  • Publication number: 20110083483
    Abstract: A double system lock apparatus comprises a lock shell, a combination lock, a key lock, and a control piece set. The lock shell has a panel and a main base assembled with each other. The combination lock has a plurality of rotating discs, coupling springs, couplings, and a shaft. The key lock has a lock cylinder and a sleeve set. From back to front, the control piece set has a first control piece, a second control piece, and a third control piece. By means of the control piece set working between the combination lock and the key lock, a double system lock apparatus of simple structure but well function has been formed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 8, 2009
    Publication date: April 14, 2011
    Inventor: PING-JAN YANG
  • Patent number: 7913526
    Abstract: A multiple function lock comprising a body, an engaging element having a first end and a second end, a locking mechanism for securing the first end and the second end of the engaging element to the body, and a gate mechanism for selectively concealing or revealing a passage in the body through which the second end may move to unlock the lock. In certain embodiments, a multiple function lock may comprise a body, a U-shaped shackle having toe and heel portions, the heel portion rotatably secured within the body, a locking mechanism for locking the heel and the toe portions within the body, a passage through the body adjacent to the toe portion, the toe portion adapted to move through the passage to unlock the lock, and either a retaining cup, an adjustable gate, or an outer housing, each being adapted to selectively block or reveal the passage.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 27, 2008
    Date of Patent: March 29, 2011
    Assignee: Stanton Concepts Inc.
    Inventors: Robert Loughlin, John Loughlin
  • Publication number: 20110067460
    Abstract: According to one embodiment, a USB memory device includes a cylinder lock, a storage unit, and a control unit. The storage unit is capable of storing data. The control unit prohibits at least part of access to the storage unit from an outside when the cylinder lock is locked.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 23, 2010
    Publication date: March 24, 2011
    Inventors: Yasuyuki NIWA, Toyoaki Makino, Koichi Kato, Hongxing Wang, Hiroshi Yoshida
  • Publication number: 20100319419
    Abstract: A multiple dial lock includes reset dials rotatable around a lock shaft. Each reset dial must be at a specific angular position for a user to unlock the lock or reset the combination. Each reset dial has a magnet. A master key includes sensors, each in communication with one signal. Each of the signals indicates to a user that a respective magnet is adjacent a respective sensor, thus assisting a user in recovering a lost combination. A rotary lock includes a dial which rotates a drive cam, which in turn rotates several wheels to their unlocking positions. One magnet for each wheel is provided on the drive cam. Each magnet communicates with one sensor provided on a master key, which also includes signals, indicating that a respective magnet is adjacent a respective sensor, thus assisting a user in recovering a lost combination.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 27, 2010
    Publication date: December 23, 2010
    Applicant: ACCO Brands USA LLC
    Inventors: Carl H. Poppe, George T. Yu
  • Publication number: 20100257907
    Abstract: A lock structure including an activation device, a combination lock, and a setting device is provided. The combination lock has a plurality of dials, a shaft passing through the dials, and a plurality of first gears disposed on one side of each dial. Each first gear further includes a missing tooth. One end of the shaft is connected to the activation device. The setting device has a plurality of second gears corresponding to the first gears and a setting shaft, wherein one end of the setting shaft passes through the second gears and the other end is connected to the activation device. When the activation device is activated, the second gears are driven to rotate the first gears, so that when each second gear runs free with the missing tooth of each first gear, the dials are in a predetermined position. That is, by means of the activation device and the setting device, the dials of the combination lock can automatically return to the predetermined position after opening or closing the lock.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 13, 2010
    Publication date: October 14, 2010
    Applicant: SINOXLOCK (KUNSHAN) CO., LTD
    Inventors: Chang-Chiang Yu, Chun-Sheng Wu
  • Patent number: 7779657
    Abstract: A lock includes a housing, a shackle, a controlling unit and a lock core. The shackle has a root section and a free section. The root section is disposed in the housing. The free section extends from the root section and is disposed outside the housing. The controlling unit is disposed in the housing and connected to the root section of the shackle. In particular, the controlling unit is capable of rotating about the root section and axially moving with the root section. Additionally, the lock core is disposed in the housing and is configured to control rotation of the controlling unit.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 4, 2008
    Date of Patent: August 24, 2010
    Inventor: Chun Te Yu
  • Publication number: 20100192641
    Abstract: A combination lock includes a locking mechanism, a plurality of dials, and a code identifying member. When each of the plurality of dials is rotated to an unlocking orientation, a recess on each of the dials aligns with a portion of the locking mechanism, allowing the locking mechanism to move from a locked condition to an unlocked condition. When the code identifying member is in a dial engaging position, and one of the plurality of dials is rotated to the unlocking orientation, one of a plurality of dial engaging portions of the code identifying member engages the recess of the one of the plurality of dials to provide a perceptible indication that the one of the plurality of dials is in the unlocking orientation.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 9, 2010
    Publication date: August 5, 2010
    Applicant: MASTER LOCK COMPANY, LLC
    Inventor: Zachery NAVE
  • Patent number: 7765840
    Abstract: By providing a single housing and shackle assembly constructed for enabling the shackle to be opened and/or closed using either a rotatable dial combination construction or a key activating tumbler construction, with the movement of the shackle being controlled by a trigger member, an effective, easily produced, padlock is achieved which incorporates two separate and independent locking systems formed in a single padlock. In addition, the trigger member and shackle each incorporate uniquely constructed, cooperating surfaces, each of which comprise a grooved zone or concave curved zone which is positioned directly adjacent a cooperating convexly curved zone. By employing these two curved surfaces on both the shackle and trigger member, the controlled pivotal movement of the shackle is realized.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 26, 2007
    Date of Patent: August 3, 2010
    Assignee: The Sun Lock Company Ltd.
    Inventors: Eric Lai, Karl Lai
  • Publication number: 20100095718
    Abstract: By employing a deadbolt construction for virtually eliminating the ability of the shackle to be removed from the housing by the application of excessive force, an effective, easily produced, padlock is achieved which also incorporates two separate and independent locking systems formed in a single padlock. In the present invention, a single housing and a single shackle assembly are employed and are constructed for enabling the shackle to be released from locked engagement with the housing using either a rotatable dial combination construction or a key activated tumbler construction. Furthermore, the rotatable combination defining dials, which controls the release of the shackle using the preset combination, are coaxially aligned, peripherally surrounding the key controlled tumbler/cylinder. As a result, a compact construction is realized, as well as an efficient and effective release construction which is shared by both the combination controlled section as well as the key controlled section.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 21, 2009
    Publication date: April 22, 2010
    Inventors: Eric Lai, Karl Lai
  • Patent number: 7698913
    Abstract: The complex lock has a housing, a number core, a key cylinder and a number detector. The number core, the key cylinder and the number detector are located inside of the housing. The complex lock can be unlock by a key and unlock number. When the unlock numbers are missed or forgotten, the number detector is able to find the unlock number again so that the complex lock can be unlock by the unlock number again.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 28, 2006
    Date of Patent: April 20, 2010
    Assignee: ABA UFO International Corp.
    Inventor: Miko Lee
  • Publication number: 20090301147
    Abstract: A compound lock comprises: a shell, a combination locking mechanism, and a key locking mechanism. The shell has a panel providing a plurality of blocking walls protruding from the interior surface thereof. The combination locking mechanism is assembled in the shell, and has a plurality of locking disks. The locking disks each rotates on a sleeve and are penetrated by a shaft. The sleeves each is covered by a spring, one end of the sleeve forms a flange. The pushing piece provides a plurality of abutting portions. Both ends of the spring abut on the flange and the abutting portion respectively. Via this arrangement, when the locking disks are not turned to the correct positions, the blocking wall will block the flange of the sleeve. Users need to use the correct combination of numbers to lock the compound lock or change the correct combination of numbers.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 28, 2008
    Publication date: December 10, 2009
    Inventor: Ping Jan Yang
  • Patent number: 7628045
    Abstract: A dual-lock type padlock has a double reminding function includes a housing, a catch member, a shackle, a locking mechanism, and an indicator. The dual-lock type padlock is opened by either one of a key and a code. Thus, the indicator is movably mounted on an outer face of the housing or the catch member which is formed with a first mark and a second mark in the corresponding positions, so that the user can judge if the padlock has been unlocked by inspecting the position of the first mark or the second mark, and can also feel the position of the indicator by touching the indicator so as to judge if the padlock has been unlocked, thereby facilitating the blind people operating the padlock.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 15, 2005
    Date of Patent: December 8, 2009
    Inventor: Chun Te Yu
  • Patent number: 7628047
    Abstract: A compound lock has a common housing, a latch assembly, a supplementary lock and a combination lock. The latch assembly is rotatably attached to and protrudes from the common housing. The combination lock and supplementary lock are mounted in the common housing and engage the latch assembly, and either may rotate the latch assembly. Thus, in general, people may unlock the compound lock using either the combination lock or the supplementary lock with a key when the combination is forgotten without breaking the compound lock.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 25, 2007
    Date of Patent: December 8, 2009
    Assignee: ABA UFO International Corp.
    Inventor: Miko Lee
  • Publication number: 20090273899
    Abstract: A computing device including a first computer portion pivotally connected to a second computer portion by a hinge. The computing device further includes an element moveable between a first position, in which the hinge is free to rotate, and a second position, in which the hinge is substantially prevented from rotating. A lock selectively controls movement of the element between the first and second positions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 16, 2009
    Publication date: November 5, 2009
    Applicant: INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS MACHINES CORPORATION
    Inventors: Gregory J. Boss, Rick A. Hamilton, II, George R. Langlais, Timothy M. Waters
  • Publication number: 20090229329
    Abstract: A combination lock adapted to simulate a slot-machine including a housing, a rotating wheel assembly, a u-shaped hasp, and a releasing mechanism, said releasing mechanism including an external lever-arm. The rotating wheel assembly is partially within said housing including a plurality of rotatable wheels, each rotatable wheel having a plurality of symbols adapted to simulate the wheels on a slot machine. The u-shaped hasp having a terminating end pivotably connected within the housing and a shackling end adapted to be held within the housing by the releasing mechanism. Said releasing mechanism including a lever-arm having one end extending beyond the housing simulating the actuating arm of a slot machine, and said lever-arm adapted to be actuated when the wheels of the rotatable wheel assembly have been aligned in a pre-determined position, whereby actuation of the lever-arm releases the shackling end of the u-shaped hasp, thereby opening the lock.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 11, 2009
    Publication date: September 17, 2009
    Applicant: EB Brands Holdings, Inc.
    Inventor: Scott L. Star
  • Patent number: 7568367
    Abstract: A two-way opened strap lock with an indication is a strap lock having a housing and a cover. A mouth at an end of the housing provides for an insertion and locking of push buttons of the cover, an interior of the housing is provided with dials, a tumbler, and an indicator assembly, and the indicator assembly includes a switch and an indicator. By using a key to drive the tumbler to rotate, the indicator can be driven to displace from a first position to a second position, of the housing.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 19, 2007
    Date of Patent: August 4, 2009
    Inventor: Chien-Yung Huang
  • Patent number: 7562545
    Abstract: By providing two separate and independent locking systems formed in a single padlock, with both locking systems independently enabling a single shackle latching member to be controllably activated for allowing the single shackle to be released and/or lockingly engaged, an effective, easily produced, multi-purpose padlock is achieved. In the preferred embodiment, a single housing and shackle assembly are employed and constructed for enabling the shackle to be released from locked engagement with the shackle latching member by using either a rotatable dial combination construction or a key activating tumbler construction. In this way, a dual locking and releasing padlock is achieved which virtually eliminates the difficulties typically encountered with known, prior art lock configurations.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 6, 2006
    Date of Patent: July 21, 2009
    Assignee: The Sun Lock Company, Ltd.
    Inventors: Eric Lai, Karl Lai
  • Publication number: 20090107193
    Abstract: A compound lock has a common housing, a latch assembly, a supplementary lock and a combination lock. The latch assembly is rotatably attached to and protrudes from the common housing. The combination lock and supplementary lock are mounted in the common housing and engage the latch assembly, and either may rotate the latch assembly. Thus, in general, people may unlock the compound lock using either the combination lock or the supplementary lock with a key when the combination is forgotten without breaking the compound lock.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 25, 2007
    Publication date: April 30, 2009
    Applicant: ABA UFO INTERNATIONAL CORP.
    Inventor: Miko Lee
  • Patent number: 7523628
    Abstract: A dual-locking device includes a housing, a shackle and a combination locking mechanism and a key-operated locking mechanism. The shackle is movably mounted on the housing. The shackle comprises a controlling portion, a hook portion, and a root portion. The controlling portion is located inside the housing. The hook portion extends outside the housing from one end of the controlling portion. The root portion extends inside the housing from the other end of the controlling portion. The combination locking mechanism is disposed in the housing and capable of controlling movement of the controlling portion by entering a code. The key-operated locking mechanism is disposed in the housing and capable of controlling movement of the root portion by a key.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 4, 2007
    Date of Patent: April 28, 2009
    Inventor: Chun Te Yu
  • Patent number: 7497102
    Abstract: A woven strap lock structure including a male fastener and a female fastener. One end of the male fastener has an insertion tongue formed with a latch hook edge. The female fastener is composed of a seat body and a teeterboard type latch plate pivotally connected with the seat body. A key-unlocked unit is disposed in a non-insertion end of the seat body for controlling a push button. The other end of the seat body is formed with an insertion opening corresponding to the insertion tongue. The seat body is formed with an operation room communicating with the insertion opening, in which the latch plate is mounted. A numeral unlocking unit is disposed on the latch plate. One end of the latch plate is formed with an engaging edge corresponding to the latch hook edge of the insertion tongue for latching with the latch hook edge. The other end of the latch plate is a press end which can be pressed into the seat body to make the end of the latch plate with the engaging edge turned upward.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 5, 2004
    Date of Patent: March 3, 2009
    Inventor: Chun-Te Yu
  • Patent number: 7493785
    Abstract: A padlock can be unlocked by an owner dialing an unlocking number or security personnel using a general key. The padlock includes a lock body, a block, a shackle, a general locking device and a private locking device. The lock body includes a first channel and a second channel therein. The block is inserted in the second channel. The block includes a receptacle therein. The shackle includes a long arm movably disposed in the first channel and a short arm for engagement with the receptacle of the block. The general locking device is disposed in the lock body for locking and unlocking the long arm of the shackle. The private locking device is disposed in the lock body for controlling the block so that the block can be engaged with and disengaged from the short arm of the shackle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 15, 2007
    Date of Patent: February 24, 2009
    Inventors: Chun Te Yu, Cory O. Nykoluk
  • 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
  • Publication number: 20080307838
    Abstract: A combined key and combination resettable lock is disclosed. The combination lock has a set of shaft and a set of parallel number wheels, and the set of shaft is axially movable and enclosed by the parallel number wheels. The key lock has a lock body and an outer sleeve, and the outer sleeve is selectively rotatable in accordance with the lock body. The outer sleeve further includes a protrusion and comes into contact with one end of the set of shaft. The outer sleeve is rotatable to a reset position, and the protrusion is against and presses the end of the set of shaft when the outer sleeve rotates to the reset position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 12, 2008
    Publication date: December 18, 2008
    Inventor: Wang Chia HUNG
  • 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: 7458240
    Abstract: A combination padlock with a name card has a housing, a card clamp, multiple dial cores, a shackle, a locking shaft and a key core. The housing has a card surface. The card clamp is mounted detachably on the card surface and holds a name card to indicate who owns the padlock. The dial cores are mounted in the housing, have a combination and provide a combination locking capability. The shackle is U-shaped and has a mounting end and a locking end. The mounting end is mounted through the dial cores. The locking end detaches from the housing. The locking shaft is mounted in the housing and selectively meshes the shackle with the dial cores. The key core is mounted in the housing, locks and releases the shackle by a key and allows a person to unlock the padlock when the combination is forgotten.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 24, 2007
    Date of Patent: December 2, 2008
    Assignee: Jin Tay Industries Co., Ltd.
    Inventor: Tony Miao
  • Patent number: 7458239
    Abstract: A combination-changeable complex lock includes a movable plate, a combination lock, and a sliding member. The combination lock is composed of two notched rotating discs, two gearwheels, and a combination-alteration control device. The combination-alteration control device is rotatable to separate the gearwheels from the notched rotating discs for allowing change of the set combination. The sliding member is controllable by the combination lock to engage or disengage the peripheral notches of notched rotating discs. When the combination lock is locked, the sliding member is disengaged from the notched rotating discs and forced against the movable plate to bias the movable plate.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 17, 2007
    Date of Patent: December 2, 2008
    Inventor: Min-Tsung Ma
  • Patent number: 7444844
    Abstract: A dual-mode lock for a locker has a base, a knob, a key lock assembly, a housing and a combination lock assembly. The base is mounted through the locker. The knob is attached to the base. The key lock assembly is mounted in the knob, and has a lock core mounted rotatably through the base and having a latch for locking the locker. The housing is attached to the base and has a combination mount. The combination lock assembly is mounted in the combination mount to selectively lock or allow the lock core to rotate. Therefore, if a combination is forgotten or lost, the dual-mode lock may be opened quickly with a corresponding key and the combination reset reducing building management stress and preventing replacement costs.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 18, 2007
    Date of Patent: November 4, 2008
    Assignee: ABA UFO International Corp.
    Inventor: Miko Lee
  • Patent number: 7437899
    Abstract: A suitcase lock assembly formed of a push-button lock and a pin tumbler lock for working with two locking units and two linking units in a suitcase, in which each push button of the push-button lock has two grooves for receiving a movable member to force a movable plate away from the linking units for allowing the linking units to be driven by the push blocks to open the locking covers, and the pin tumbler lock has an actuation block rotatable with the key to move the movable plate away from the linking units for allowing the linking units to be driven by the push blocks to open the locking covers. Thus, the user can selectively use the push-button lock or the pin tumbler lock, enhancing the security and convenience of use of the suitcase.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 3, 2007
    Date of Patent: October 21, 2008
    Inventor: Min-Tsung Ma
  • Patent number: 7437903
    Abstract: A lock assembly, which includes a casing with two lock through holes at one side, a combination lock mounted in the casing, a locking plate axially sliably mounted in the casing to block/open the lock through holes of the casing and having a hook portion at one end, an operating member operable to move the locking plate to block/open the lock through holes of the casing, a cylinder lock mounted in the casing and having a bottom actuatin block rotatable with a key, and a link, which has a protrudin block suspending at one side of the combination lock and movable by the bottom actuating block of the cylinder lock between a first position where the link is engageed with the hooked portion of the locking plate for movement with the locking plate and a second position where the link is desengaged from the hooked portion of the locking plate.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 18, 2007
    Date of Patent: October 21, 2008
    Assignee: Shengde Industries Co., Ltd.
    Inventor: Chin-Yuan Cheng
  • Patent number: 7434426
    Abstract: A multiple function lock comprising an engaging element and a captive element. The engaging element enters a captive space provided in the captive element for locking the lock. The captive element includes a selectable passage into the captive space for permitting the engagement element to be selectively released or secured. The selectable passage is revealed or concealed through translation or rotation of a blocking element. In certain embodiments, the multiple function lock comprises a body, a shackle having toe and heel portions, a first locking mechanism for securing the heel portion to the body and a separate second locking mechanism for securing the toe portion to the body. The second locking mechanism is operative to engage and disengage the toe portion from the body so the shackle may rotate about the heel portion secured by the body.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 13, 2004
    Date of Patent: October 14, 2008
    Assignee: Stanton Concepts Inc.
    Inventors: Robert Loughlin, John Loughlin
  • Patent number: 7415853
    Abstract: A dual locking device is provided for securing a plugging member of a case, such as a luggage case or suitcase or the like, and comprises a housing, a switching mechanism, a restriction member and two locking devices. The switching mechanism includes a push-button and a securing member movable relative to the housing between a locked position and an unlocked position. Additionally, the restriction member is controlled by the locking devices respectively for retaining the switching mechanism, and is movable either through a first route between a retaining position and a first releasing position or through a second route between the retaining position and a second releasing position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 11, 2006
    Date of Patent: August 26, 2008
    Inventor: Chun Te Yu
  • Publication number: 20080173050
    Abstract: A lock assembly, which includes a casing with two lock through holes at one side, a combination lock mounted in the casing, a locking plate axially sliably mounted in the casing to block/open the lock through holes of the casing and having a hook portion at one end, an operating member operable to move the locking plate to block/open the lock through holes of the casing, a cylinder lock mounted in the casing and having a bottom actuating block rotatable with a key, and a link, which has a protruding block suspending at one side of the combination lock and movable by the bottom actuating block of the cylinder lock between a first position where the link is engaged with the hooked portion of the locking plate for movement with the locking plate and a second position where the link is disengaged from the hooked portion of the locking plate.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 18, 2007
    Publication date: July 24, 2008
    Applicant: Shengde Industries Co., LTD.
    Inventor: Chin-Yuan Cheng
  • Patent number: 7377138
    Abstract: A strap lock comprises a female fastener, a male fastener, a key-unlocked unit and a numeral unlocking unit. The female fastener includes a first seat body and a second seat body movably mounted on the first seat body. The male fastener is detachably attached to the first seat body of the female fastener. Both the key-unlocked unit and the numeral unlocking unit are disposed on the second seat body. The strap lock can be unlocked by either one of the key-unlocked unit and the numeral unlocking unit.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 10, 2007
    Date of Patent: May 27, 2008
    Inventor: Chun Te Yu
  • Patent number: 7370498
    Abstract: A dual-mode padlock can be unlatched by dialing a combination assembly or an associated key. The dual-mode padlock has a latching element movably mounted inside to engage with or disengage from a latch. When the dual-mode padlock is locked, the user can directly push the latch into a mounting groove to engage with the latching element and make the dual-mode padlock locked, without use of the associated key or dialing of the combination assembly. This makes it timesaving and convenient to lock the dual-mode padlock.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 18, 2007
    Date of Patent: May 13, 2008
    Assignee: Jin Tay Industries Co., Ltd.
    Inventor: Tony Miao
  • Patent number: 7370499
    Abstract: A dual-mode lock with a combination identification function has a combination mechanism and a cylinder mechanism. The combination mechanism has multiple wheel assemblies. Each wheel assembly has an identification notch formed at a specific position corresponding to a combination number of the wheel assembly. The cylinder mechanism has an actuating shaft that is unlocked and rotated by an operating key. Additionally, the actuating shaft moves an access panel that has multiple aligning holes to align the aligning holes respectively with the identification notches. Consequently, a user can easily identify the combination of the dual-mode lock by insertion of a simple detecting tool.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 16, 2007
    Date of Patent: May 13, 2008
    Assignee: ABA UFO International Corp.
    Inventor: Miko Lee
  • Patent number: 7370497
    Abstract: A padlock includes a housing, a shackle, a limit knob, a movable member and a first locking mechanism. The shackle is movably mounted on the housing and has a root section extended into the housing and a free section having a first end extended from the root section and a second end extended outside of the housing. The limit knob is movably mounted on the housing to control movement of the free section of the shackle. The movable member is movably mounted in the limit knob. Additionally, the first locking mechanism is mounted in the housing to control movement of the limit knob and the movable member.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 27, 2006
    Date of Patent: May 13, 2008
    Inventor: Chun Te Yu
  • Publication number: 20080105006
    Abstract: A lock assembly including a first lock portion having an open end which receives a key. The assembly further includes a second lock portion operatively connected to the first lock portion and a biasing means operatively attached to the first and second lock portions. Wherein one of the first and second lock portions is capable of biased rotational movement independent of the other of the first and second lock portions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 30, 2007
    Publication date: May 8, 2008
    Applicant: INNER-TITE CORP.
    Inventor: ANTHONY JOHN AGBAY
  • Patent number: 7367207
    Abstract: A figure wheel locking device includes a housing, a key locking mechanism, a pushing assembly, a plurality of figure-detecting members, and a figure locking mechanism. The key locking mechanism is sleeved in the housing. The pushing assembly is movably located in the housing. Each of the figure-detecting members has a first rotating member. The figure locking mechanism has a plurality of figure wheels, and each of the figure wheels has a second rotating member. The direction of the first rotating member is defined as a first rotating axis. The direction of the second rotating member is defined as a second rotating axis. The second rotating axis and the first rotating axis are interlaced to each other. The second rotating member drives the first rotating member. Thereby, the compound locking device having a key locking mechanism and a figure locking mechanism prevents the figure wheels from becoming axially disposed in serial.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 31, 2006
    Date of Patent: May 6, 2008
    Inventor: Ping-Jan Yang
  • Patent number: 7363782
    Abstract: A padlock for luggage that can be operated by setting a combination or by inserting and turning a key is provided with an indicator that normally displays a first state when the lock being used in a normal way as a combination operated padlock, but which displays a second state if the padlock has been opened by utilizing a key.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 12, 2006
    Date of Patent: April 29, 2008
    Assignee: The Eastern Company
    Inventors: Michael O. Misner, Jian-Bing Lu
  • Patent number: 7357008
    Abstract: A buckle comprises a female fastener, a male fastener, a movable member, a key lock and a combination lock. The female fastener has a mounting opening, an insertion opening and two side holes defined respectively on different sides of the female fastener. The male fastener is provided for inserting into the female fastener and has two elastic pillars. Each one of the two elastic pillars has an outward projection for inserting into corresponding one of the two side holes. The movable member is installed in the mounting opening and movable between a first position and a second position. Additionally, the key lock is installed on the female fastener for controlling whether the movable member can be shifted from the first position to the second position, and the combination lock is installed on the movable member.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 22, 2006
    Date of Patent: April 15, 2008
    Inventor: Chun Te Yu
  • Patent number: 7357007
    Abstract: A combination and padlock includes a housing including a front window, a dial assembly, a cylinder having a keyhole, a rotatable member secured to cylinder and having a spiral groove, a sleeve including fingers moveably retained in the groove, an indicator slidably mounted on the sleeve and including a first state surface having a color aligned with the window in a locked position, and a second state surface having a different color, and a shackle. Inserting a key into the keyhole to clockwise turn the cylinder and the rotatable member will move the sleeve downward by moving the fingers along the groove in one direction, and unlock the lock with the second state surface moved to align with the window for visually informing that the lock has been opened by the key. Alternatively, counterclockwise turning the inserted key will lock the lock and reset the indicator.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 14, 2006
    Date of Patent: April 15, 2008
    Assignee: Koyaku Industry Co., Ltd.
    Inventor: Chu Pao-Feng Lin
  • Patent number: 7340927
    Abstract: A padlock can be unlocked by an owner dialing an unlocking number or security personnel using a general key. The padlock includes a lock body, a block, a shackle, a general locking device and a private locking device. The lock body includes a first channel and a second channel therein. The block is inserted in the second channel. The block includes a receptacle therein. The shackle includes a long arm movably disposed in the first channel and a short arm for engagement with the receptacle of the block. The general locking device is disposed in the lock body for locking and unlocking the long arm of the shackle. The private locking device is disposed in the lock body for controlling the block so that the block can be engaged with and disengaged from the short arm of the shackle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 15, 2007
    Date of Patent: March 11, 2008
    Inventors: Chun Te Yu, Cory O. Nykoluk
  • Publication number: 20080022737
    Abstract: A figure wheel locking device includes a housing, a key locking mechanism, a pushing assembly, a plurality of figure-detecting members, and a figure locking mechanism. The key locking mechanism is sleeved in the housing. The pushing assembly is movably located in the housing. Each of the figure-detecting members has a first rotating member. The figure locking mechanism has a plurality of figure wheels, and each of the figure wheels has a second rotating member. The direction of the first rotating member is defmed as a first rotating axis. The direction of the second rotating member is defmed as a second rotating axis. The second rotating axis and the first rotating axis are interlaced to each other. The second rotating member drives the first rotating member. Thereby, the compound locking device having a key locking mechanism and a figure locking mechanism prevents the figure wheels from becoming axially disposed in serial.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 31, 2006
    Publication date: January 31, 2008
    Inventor: Ping-Jan Yang