Flexible Shackle Patents (Class 70/30)
  • Patent number: 7631524
    Abstract: A lock for luggage, sports gear or any type of travel enclosure which can be operated by a key, combination or both, which has at least one removable shackle. The lock has one shackle that secures the lock to the luggage or luggage handle while the other shackle secures the luggage closure or zipper. An addition shackle is provided for the purpose of re-closing the luggage after the luggage is inspected by an international airport security agent. If the luggage is inspected, the inspector simply cuts the zipper shackle and re-secures the luggage using the additional or third shackle. A disposable shackle system allows the customer to replace the cut shackle and return the lock to its original condition for reuse.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 4, 2007
    Date of Patent: December 15, 2009
    Inventor: Alberto Araujo
  • Patent number: 7571627
    Abstract: A padlock includes a lock body, a shackle, a first locking unit and a second locking unit. The lock body includes a first compartment, a second compartment, a first lock hole in communication with the first compartment and a second lock hole in communication with the second compartment. The first locking unit is movable in the first compartment between a locking position for locking a first end of the shackle in the first lock hole and an unlocking position for allowing the first end of the shackle to be removed from the first lock hole. The second locking unit is movable in the second compartment between a locking position for locking a second end of the shackle in the second lock hole and an unlocking position for allowing the second end of the shackle to be removed from the second lock hole.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 13, 2007
    Date of Patent: August 11, 2009
    Inventor: Chun Te Yu
  • Patent number: 7562547
    Abstract: An anti-theft device for computers and the like having a housing with side-walls. The device comprises a block-shaped casing having a front surface, a lock member selectively projectable or withdrawable from the front surface and a key-operated lockable device effective to lock the lock member in the projected position thereof. At least a first hook-shaped projection is provided at the front surface located at one side of the projectable lock member. A cable is fixable to the casing at one end, and to an immovable object at the other end thereof. The first hook-shaped projection is adapted to be inserted into a first opening formed in a side-wall of the housing and then displaced so that the locking device becomes hooked to the housing, in which position the projectable lock member is inserted into an opening formed in the side-wall to prevent the separation of the first projection from the computer housing. A pair of hook shaped projections may be employed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 17, 2006
    Date of Patent: July 21, 2009
    Inventor: Mair Avganim
  • Patent number: 7526932
    Abstract: A cable lock which is simple, functionally reliable and can be produced economically, includes a housing with a through-passage for a cable and a clamping element deflected laterally in a locking position from a cable being inserted there and blocked against giving way. An adjusting member neutralizes the blocking of the clamping element in an open position, achieved by mounting the clamping element, on its side remote from the cable, with play in an elongated-hole-like aperture. A sliding element is inserted behind the clamping element in a guide running transversely to the aperture. The sliding element is linked to the adjusting member through a connecting piece. The sliding element is located behind the clamping element in an initial and locking position and is displaced laterally by the rotated adjusting member and the connecting piece in an open position and the play in the aperture is released.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 3, 2007
    Date of Patent: May 5, 2009
    Inventor: Jörg Füntmann
  • Patent number: 7513133
    Abstract: A padlock device for the shaft of two-wheeled vehicles, which comprises a pin (3), a lever (4) mounted on said pin (3) and a sliding bolt (8), a sliding lock body (9) actuated by a key (10) and a helical compression spring (11), and means for locking the lever (4) in rotation with respect to the pin (3) which are activated by actuating the key (10) in conjunction with a sliding of the assembly in which said bolt (8) and lock body (9) are capable of adopting forward and rearward operational positions which correspond to the active and non-active states of these locking means.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 4, 2005
    Date of Patent: April 7, 2009
    Assignee: Luma Industrias, S.A.
    Inventor: Alfredo Muerza
  • Patent number: 7510301
    Abstract: A security lock, locking system, kit, and personal apparel, such as garments, purses, and luggage that include the security lock. The security lock is a typical combination lock, which includes a body and a locking member in communication with a lock mechanism disposed within the body and a user interface disposed upon or within the body. A battery powered light is disposed proximate to the user interface such that the light illuminates the symbols on the movable members when power is supplied thereto. The system includes a security lock, with or without a light, and an adjustable cable. The kit and apparel include the system and a pouch.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 19, 2006
    Date of Patent: March 31, 2009
    Inventor: Elizabeth A. Dial
  • Publication number: 20080314094
    Abstract: An improved cable lock that can adjust the length of a steel cable to snugly wind a target locking article mainly has a shell to house a winding means, a release means and a locking means. The steel cable has one end fastened to a latch head which can be inserted into the locking means. After the latch head is inserted and latched, the steel cable can still be retracted so that it can wind the targeted locking article snugly to facilitate operation of the cable lock.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 22, 2007
    Publication date: December 25, 2008
    Inventor: Chang Chin Shu
  • Patent number: 7441426
    Abstract: An arrangement for arresting a portable object, such as a desk computer, to a stationary object using a cable (40), one end of which is looped around the stationary object. The other end of the cable (40) is secured to a block-like cable-shoe body (44). An oblong circular cavity (46) is formed in the body (44) with an undercut portion (48) extending along about 180 degrees of one side thereof. Further provided is a lock member (10) having a ribbed attachment portion (24). The attachment portion (24) comprises a recess (26) defined between first and second ribs (28; 30) and is adapted to be inserted into the cavity (46) and shifted into engagement with the undercut portion (48), and then locked thereinside by push-in key operated device (50). Said lock member (10), with ribbed attachment portion (24) is affixed to a side wall of the portable object in various conventional manners.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 22, 2004
    Date of Patent: October 28, 2008
    Inventor: Mair Avganim
  • Patent number: 7412854
    Abstract: A cable padlock having a thin flexible cable, with a key attached to one cable end and a locking mechanism for receiving and securing the key attached to the other cable end, preferably of a combination or permutation type. The key and locking mechanism are constructed of lightweight materials such as aluminum, providing for a lightweight, compact, and potentially inexpensive padlock. A mechanism for detaching the cable from the locking mechanism by application of a master key is provided to allow an administrator of a facility utilizing a number of the locks to remove each lock without needing to lookup each lock's unique combination. The lock is accordingly useful in prisons, institutions, and other secured facilities where there are concerns that a traditional heavier lock could be used as a makeshift weapon.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 27, 2005
    Date of Patent: August 19, 2008
    Inventors: Richard Raemisch, Andrea Roloff
  • Publication number: 20080184748
    Abstract: A lock body includes a lock mechanism adapted to fix and maintain an inserted securement member, such as a cable or shackle, in position within the lock body. The lock mechanism may be coupled to a combination lock adapted to release the securement member upon entry of a proper combination.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 1, 2008
    Publication date: August 7, 2008
    Applicant: MASTER LOCK COMPANY LLC
    Inventor: Gary BURMESCH
  • Publication number: 20080134730
    Abstract: The invention relates to a combination lock, in particular for two-wheelers, having a lock body and a bolt which are permanently connected to one another via a flexible connection device—such as a cable, a spiral cable, an armored cable, a chain or the like—, wherein the lock body has a combination locking mechanism, wherein the bolt has a bolt body and a bolt mandrel with a plurality of lateral engagement cut-outs, and wherein the bolt mandrel can be introduced into the lock body to cooperate there with the combination locking mechanism. The bolt mandrel is made as a sheet metal part which is made separately from the bolt body and is permanently fastened to the bolt body.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 5, 2007
    Publication date: June 12, 2008
    Applicant: ABUS August Bremicker Sohne KG
    Inventor: Thomas Becker
  • Patent number: 7385522
    Abstract: A portable security device for displaying articles of merchandise in a retail environment has a base formed with a plurality of holes arranged in predetermined patterns for mounting the device on a plurality of different support structures. A housing containing an alarm system, a retractor and an alarm cable is contained within the housing. The housing is locked on the base by a key operated tumbler attached to the base. The base is mounted on the various support structures by fasteners, the attachment heads thereof being concealed within the housing. A plunger switch at the outer end of the alarm cable is activated when the cable is attached to an item of merchandise. An audible alarm is sounded if the integrity of the alarm cable is comprised or if the item of merchandise is removed therefrom. In a modified embodiment, a space is provided between the alarm and mounting base providing increased sound alarm level in all directions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 30, 2005
    Date of Patent: June 10, 2008
    Assignee: InVue Security Products Inc.
    Inventors: Dennis D. Belden, Jr., Ronald M. Marsilio
  • Patent number: 7370496
    Abstract: A multi-use portable lock system is provided. The system enables a user to secure valuable personal particles placed on top of the desk, like a keyboard, phone, answering machine, notebook and the like, without prior preparations and without damaging the desk. The system also enables the user to lock the doors of closets, kitchen cabinets, washer and dryer machines and the like. The system can be secured by a lock and key, and also includes foldable capabilities for storage and traveling purposes.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 19, 2004
    Date of Patent: May 13, 2008
    Inventor: Moti Shai
  • Patent number: 7337637
    Abstract: A combination resetting member for a cable lock mainly contains a stationary piece and a movable piece. The movable piece is concentrically positioned inside the stationary piece and two diametrically opposing pins penetrates through the stationary piece, two grooves of the movable piece, and into two corresponding holes on the tip of a column of a female lock member. The movable piece has two diametrically opposing flanges on the front surface and two diametrically opposing blocks on the back surface. The flanges and the blocks are orthogonal to each other. Corresponding to each of the blocks but on the front surface, there are a shallower U-shaped groove and a deeper U-shaped groove. The movable piece can be forced to move orthogonally to the pins and the pins therefore could shift from the shallower grooves to the deeper grooves and vice versa.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 5, 2006
    Date of Patent: March 4, 2008
    Inventor: Fuben Kan
  • Patent number: 7318563
    Abstract: A cable lock alarm spool which attaches to a cable lock alarm to increase the cable storage capacity includes an ovular track, parallel containing walls connected to and surrounding said ovular track, distally positioned lock access channels through said track, and a cable access channel through said track. Cable lock alarm spool can also include a plurality of cable storage slots, located on the outer circumference of said parallel containing walls.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 6, 2005
    Date of Patent: January 15, 2008
    Inventor: Perry Houts
  • Publication number: 20080006067
    Abstract: A combination resetting member for a cable lock mainly contains a stationary piece and a movable piece. The movable piece is concentrically positioned inside the stationary piece and two diametrically opposing pins penetrates through the stationary piece, two grooves of the movable piece, and into two corresponding holes on the tip of a column of a female lock member. The movable piece has two diametrically opposing flanges on the front surface and two diametrically opposing blocks on the back surface. The flanges and the blocks are orthogonal to each other. Corresponding to each of the blocks but on the front surface, there are a shallower U-shaped groove and a deeper U-shaped groove. The movable piece can be forced to move orthogonally to the pins and the pins therefore could shift from the shallower grooves to the deeper grooves and vice versa.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 5, 2006
    Publication date: January 10, 2008
    Inventor: Fuben KAN
  • Patent number: 7272962
    Abstract: A cable lockout assembly includes a base and a cover. The cover is rotatably fixed relative to the base for rotation about a center axis between a lock position and an unlock position. A cable is wound around the center axis between the base and the cover. The cable has a first end and a second end. The first end is fixed relative to the lockout assembly, and the second end extends from the cable lockout assembly a predetermined length. In the unlock position, the second end is detachably fixable to the cable lockout assembly. In the lock position, when the second end is fixed to the cable lockout assembly, the second end is not detachable from the cable lockout assembly.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 10, 2004
    Date of Patent: September 25, 2007
    Assignee: Brady Worldwide, Inc.
    Inventors: Steven J. Benda, Keith R. Bound, Steven N. Kisch
  • Patent number: 7251965
    Abstract: A hanging lock structure including a lock body and a lock hook. The lock body is formed with two lock holes. A numeral unlocking unit is disposed in the lock body corresponding to one of the lock holes. Each lock hole is composed of a larger insertion hole and a narrower slot communicating with the insertion hole. Two stop blocks are disposed in the lock body respectively corresponding to the lock holes. The lock hook has two free ends which are movable relative to each other. Each free end has an insertion head. The insertion heads of the free ends of the lock hook can be respectively inserted in the lock holes and controlled by the two unlocking units. When the stop blocks are such positioned as to block the insertion holes, the insertion heads are restricted within the slots to achieve a locking effect. Any of the numeral unlocking unit and the key-unlocking unit can drive any of the stop blocks to unblock any insertion hole so as to release any free end of the lock hook.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 28, 2004
    Date of Patent: August 7, 2007
    Inventor: Chun-Te Yu
  • Patent number: 7191623
    Abstract: A device that includes a cable with a locking device/head at the end of the cable. The cable is coupled to a housing and is retractable into the housing for easy storage and portability. The locking device is stored within a compartment such that is flush with or with the housing. If keys are used with the lock, preferably the keys may be stored within the housing when the device is not in use.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 18, 2006
    Date of Patent: March 20, 2007
    Assignee: ACCO Brands USA LLC
    Inventor: Justin Francke
  • Patent number: 7187284
    Abstract: An active anti-theft device for protecting movable property having a computer device, at least one stationary connector, at least one portable connector, at least one sensor, a power source and an alarm is described. The active anti-theft device may also have a key switch, remote control and light. The computer device is the central unit which sends a signal to the other components of the active anti-theft device. The stationary connector attaches to a stationary object. The portable connector(s) and sensor(s) attach to various parts of the movable property. The connectors and sensors connect to the computer device by cable connections, which enable the connector(s) and sensor(s) to be connected to and thereby protect various components of the movable property. If a signal sent by the computer device to a connector or sensor does not return to the computer device as predetermined by a monitoring setup, the alarm sounds indicating that a connection to a component has been broken or disabled.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 28, 2005
    Date of Patent: March 6, 2007
    Inventor: Martin Masciantonio
  • Patent number: 7152439
    Abstract: An improved padlock and particular an improved small padlock that has a shackle adjustable to a desired length includes a lock body and a steel cable. The steel cable can run through the lock body to form a closed shackle. The lock body includes a casing, a dial assembly, two pushbuttons, two thrust members and two latch members. Locking and unlocking operations can be accomplished by depressing the pushbuttons. The latch members can engage with the steel cable to form a locking condition, or be moved away from the steel cable to form a unlocking condition so that the shackle range formed by the steel cable and the lock body can be adjusted to meet user's requirements. It overcomes the problem of the conventional padlocks that provide a shackle which is not adjustable and often does not have an adequate length.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 1, 2006
    Date of Patent: December 26, 2006
    Assignees: Vulcan Sports Co., Ltd.
    Inventor: Chin-Shu Chang
  • Patent number: 7140210
    Abstract: A lock has a housing with a hole. A lock post has an interior end fixed in the housing and an exterior end extruded out of the housing via the hole. The lock post has a lock portion at the exterior end thereof. Two close posts have interior ends received in the housing and a plate is connected to the interior ends. The close posts are movable relative to the lock post. A control device is provided to the housing for manipulation to move the close posts. An elastic device is provided in the housing with opposite ends against the housing and the plate. A lock mechanism is provided to the housing to be switched between an unlock condition, in which the close posts are free for movement, and a lock condition, in which the close posts are exterior ends thereof extruded out of the housing and are secured threat.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 21, 2004
    Date of Patent: November 28, 2006
    Assignee: Chern Hung Industry Co., Ltd.
    Inventor: Ming-Hsin Cheng
  • Patent number: 7131298
    Abstract: An improved bicycle lock having multiple cable loops attachable to a single locking mechanism and a method for securing multiple portions of a bicycle to a fixed structure is disclosed. The bicycle lock includes a lock body that has multiple latching mechanisms for receiving a corresponding set of cable loops, with each cable loop having a locking pin for independently securing the loop to one of the latching mechanisms on the lock body. The lock body includes a single locking mechanism which is used for activating and deactivating all of the latching mechanisms on the lock body, and thereby releasing or locking all of the cable loops simultaneously. The lock further includes a bracket for storing the lock when not in use.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 12, 2005
    Date of Patent: November 7, 2006
    Assignee: Trek Bicycle Corporation
    Inventor: James Haraughty
  • Patent number: 7121122
    Abstract: A strap lock has a flexible strap having a leading end and a trailing end. A locking device includes a first strap engagement portion that is capable of holding one part of the strap in position with respect to the locking device in a lock position thereof, and releasing the one part of the flexible strap in a release position. A second strap engagement portion engages another part of the flexible strap. A lock is capable of locking the first strap engagement portion in the lock position. The strap is preferably woven from strands of metal and high strength polymer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 28, 2003
    Date of Patent: October 17, 2006
    Inventor: Clark Levi
  • Patent number: 7104093
    Abstract: A cable lock includes a lock body and a belt which constitutes a closed loop. The closed loop is adjustable when the lock body is in an unlock condition. When the lock body is switched to a lock condition, the belt is restricted so that the closed loop is not adjustable.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 26, 2005
    Date of Patent: September 12, 2006
    Assignee: Sinox Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Renny Tse-Haw Ling, Chang-Chiang Yu
  • Patent number: 7104092
    Abstract: A security lock that can be unlocked by the owner of the security lock by dialing an unlocking number or by authorized security personals with a general key. The security lock mainly contains: a lock body, a plugging device, a controlling device, a securing mechanism, a restriction device, a first locking device and a second locking means. The lock body has a first channel and a second channel therein. The plugging device is pluggable into the first channel. The controlling device is slidably secured within the second channel. The securing mechanism is for securing or releasing the plugging device. The restriction device is slidably deposed within the second channel against the controlling device for controlling movement thereof. The first locking device is formed in the lock body for being engaged with or disengaged from the restriction device. The second locking device is formed in the lock body for rotating the restriction device to be disengaged from the first locking device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 11, 2005
    Date of Patent: September 12, 2006
    Inventor: Chun Te Yu
  • Patent number: 7047772
    Abstract: A cable lock includes a case having a slot defined through a first side and an opening defined through the second side and being in communication with the slot. A flexible cable has one end fixed to the case and a free end of the flexible cable is removably engaged with the opening and the slot. A combination unit is received in the case includes a shaft movably extending through the combination unit. A top plate is connected to a top of the shaft and has a stop plate which is located inside of the second side and movably blocks the opening. A button is pivotably connected to the case and drives an action plate to push the top plate and the shaft downward so as to remove the stop plate away from the opening, and the free end of the flexible cable is able to remove from the opening.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 13, 2004
    Date of Patent: May 23, 2006
    Inventor: Chun Te Yu
  • Patent number: 7013685
    Abstract: A device that includes a cable with a locking device/head at the end of the cable. The cable is coupled to a housing and is retractable into the housing for easy storage and portability. The locking device is stored within a compartment such that is flush with or with the housing. If keys are used with the lock, preferably the keys may be stored within the housing when the device is not in use.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 22, 2004
    Date of Patent: March 21, 2006
    Assignee: ACCO Brands USA LLC
    Inventor: Justin Francke
  • Patent number: 7003988
    Abstract: A numeral lock housing structure including a lock housing composed of two halves mated with each other. Each of the halves is formed with at least one lateral face and a front face forward extending from the lateral face. Two edges of the front faces form two mating edges mated with each other. A corner section between the lateral face and the front face of at least one of the two halves is formed with at least one numeral wheel window. At least one numeral wheel is mounted in the numeral wheel window for controlling a lock bolt to lock/unlock the numeral lock. The numeral wheel window extends into the front face without crossing the mating edge thereof. Therefore, the mating edges of the two halves of the lock housing will not be slotted so that the structure of the front face of the lock housing is kept integrated. The numeral wheel is positioned between the lateral face and front face so that the numeral wheel has larger turning angle each time the numeral wheel is turned.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 23, 2004
    Date of Patent: February 28, 2006
    Inventor: Chun-Te Yu
  • Patent number: 6997023
    Abstract: Provided is a combined combination lock and padlock comprising a second shackle receiving hole including an inside slot at one leg of a shackle of steel rope for receiving a spring depressible block, a tumbler wheel assembly, a key turning assembly, a pivot assembly, a push button, and a U-shaped shackle, A correct combination of tumblers and a subsequent pressing of the push button will disengage a dog with the slot and thus expansion of the block will push the leg out of engagement with the lock. Should either the combination be forgotten or the combination be changed by another person, a turning of the shaft about 90 degrees by inserting a key into the keyhole will turn the projection and the engaged engagement member for releasing the dog.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 5, 2005
    Date of Patent: February 14, 2006
    Assignee: Glox Industry Co., Ltd.
    Inventor: Chien-Chien Huang
  • Patent number: 6941777
    Abstract: A baggage, which can effectively prevent theft without damaging its utility and can simply be manufactured at low cost by workshop modification from existing baggage. The baggage has a locking device, which can constrain both end portions of a wire by locking operation to form a closed loop. The locking device is fixed to the baggage main body. The locking device can be subassembled in a grip attached to the baggage main body, and the baggage can be simply manufactured by replacing the subassembly with the grip of the existing suitcase.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 27, 2004
    Date of Patent: September 13, 2005
    Assignee: Vanguard Corporation
    Inventor: Shingo Iwamoto
  • Patent number: 6931894
    Abstract: Cable lock structure including a brake having a stake and a projecting bolt and a housing formed with an internal chamber for receiving therein a reciprocally movable central shaft and multiple numeral wheels fitted on the central shaft. The housing and brake are connected with a cable the length of which is adjustable. A ridge section of the housing is formed with a post hole and a cavity. The housing and the brake with small volumes can be separately respectively passed through a ring member of an article to be locked. Then the stake is inserted into the post hole and locked with the housing. The brake can be swung from an open position until the projecting bolt gets into the cavity to be latched in a close position. The total volume of the locked brake and housing is larger so that the lock body cannot be reversely drawn out of the ring member. Accordingly, the article is locked in a desired position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 7, 2003
    Date of Patent: August 23, 2005
    Inventor: Chun Te Yu
  • Patent number: 6860126
    Abstract: A combination lock with a dial displaying window which is directed to a combination lock with the installation of a dial matching frame placed across all the dials and having at least one window for the users to check the combination numerals or symbols on the dials through the window for unlocking the combination lock. The dial matching frame may be differently constructed to provide the window with the displaying function. A magnification lens may be mounted on the window to further enhance the effectiveness during utilization.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 4, 2002
    Date of Patent: March 1, 2005
    Inventor: Renny Tse-Haw Ling
  • Patent number: 6845643
    Abstract: An inverted U-shaped combination lock is disclosed. The lock includes a male locking mechanisms, a push ring, a hollow spindle, a sealing ring, an abutment ring, number rings, and a spring. The lock can be opened without a password by inserting a key into a keyhole prior to turning an angle of 90 degrees of the key. A ridged section of the mechanism is changed from a higher position to a lower one for disengaging the mechanism from the lock for subsequent removal of the mechanism. The lock also provides help for the user to know the forgotten password and resetting the password.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 20, 2003
    Date of Patent: January 25, 2005
    Inventor: Cheng-Che Tsai
  • Patent number: 6843080
    Abstract: A lock with bendable shackle element openable in two ways mainly includes a main body, a bendable shackle element, a combination lock core, and a key lock core. The bendable shackle element has an end fixedly connected to the main body, and the other end movably held to a lock slot on the main body. Two ends of the lock slot are first and second locking holes respectively corresponding to the key lock core and the combination lock core, which control a blocking head and a shifting member, respectively, to block or open the two locking holes. The movable end of the bendable shackle element may be moved to one of the two locking holes to open the lock when the combination or the key lock core is released to move the shifting member or the blocking head away from a corresponding locking hole.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 21, 2004
    Date of Patent: January 18, 2005
    Inventor: Chun-Te Yu
  • Patent number: 6799445
    Abstract: A dual-use lock includes a toothed male member, a female member, a spindle for connecting the male member to the female member, several dials around the spindle, and an auxiliary lock; each dial has numerals thereon, and has a dish turnable together with it; the male member can separate from the spindle when the dials are turned to unlocking orientation, but it can't after the dials are turned away from the unlocking orientation; the auxiliary lock is fitted to the female member for releaseably securing the spindle to the female member, and can be operated with a key; thus, an object locked with the dual-use lock can be released even if unlocking combination of the dials has been forgotten; the tooth dishes are made such that the combination can be traced with the help of a probe after separation of the spindle from the female member.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 25, 2003
    Date of Patent: October 5, 2004
    Assignee: Jaeyou Co., Ltd.
    Inventor: Cheng-Tao Tsai
  • Patent number: 6799446
    Abstract: A combination lock includes a female member, a lock rod inserted in the female member; the female member is inserted through single dial, several actuating rings, and co-moving rings; the dial and the actuating rings are arranged side by side, and releaseably engaged with respective co-moving rings; the dial and an actuating ring adjacent thereto have a projecting portion on opposing sides while every two adjacent actuating rings have a projecting portion on opposing sides such that the co-moving rings can be turned to unlocking position where all gaps thereof oppose a trench of the female member to form a passage for the lock rod by operating the dial; orientations of the dial and the actuating rings relative to respective co-moving rings are changed for changing the unlocking combination by operating the dial after the dial and the actuating rings are disengaged from the co-moving rings.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 25, 2003
    Date of Patent: October 5, 2004
    Assignee: Jaeyou Co., Ltd.
    Inventor: Cheng-Tao Tsai
  • Publication number: 20040154358
    Abstract: Cable lock structure including a brake having a stake and a projecting bolt and a housing formed with an internal chamber for receiving therein a reciprocally movable central shaft and multiple numeral wheels fitted on the central shaft. The housing and brake are connected with a cable the length of which is adjustable. A ridge section of the housing is formed with a post hole and a cavity. The housing and the brake with small volumes can be separately respectively passed through a ring member of an article to be locked. Then the stake is inserted into the post hole and locked with the housing. The brake can be swung from an open position until the projecting bolt gets into the cavity to be latched in a close position. The total volume of the locked brake and housing is larger so that the lock body cannot be reversely drawn out of the ring member. Accordingly, the article is locked in a desired position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 7, 2003
    Publication date: August 12, 2004
    Inventor: Chun Te Yu
  • Publication number: 20040134243
    Abstract: An inverted U-shaped combination lock is disclosed. The lock comprises a male locking mechanism a push ring, a hollow spindle, a sealing ring, an abutment ring, number rings, and a spring. The lock still can be opened without password by inserting a key into a keyhole prior to turning an angle of 90 degrees of the key, a ridged section of the mechanism is changed from a higher position to a lower one for disengaging the mechanism from the lock for subsequent removal of the mechanism. The invention also provides means for helping user know the forgot password and means for resetting the password.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 12, 2003
    Publication date: July 15, 2004
    Inventor: Cheng-Che Tsai
  • Patent number: 6742366
    Abstract: By providing a uniquely constructed, dual plate, computer engaging and locking member which is quickly and easily inserted into the receiving slot typically formed in a computer, such as a laptop computer, or other valuable product, in combination with an integrated, elongated cable member and padlock, a highly effective computer lock system is attained. One principal component of the locking system of the present invention is the uniquely constructed dual plate, computer engaging member which is easily inserted into a receiving slot when in a first position and securely retained therein when in its second position. In addition, a uniquely constructed combination padlock having a dual locking system is also employed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 23, 2002
    Date of Patent: June 1, 2004
    Assignee: The Sun Lock Company Ltd.
    Inventor: Eric Lai
  • Publication number: 20040089032
    Abstract: A combination lock with a dial displaying window which is directed to a combination lock with the installation of a dial matching frame placed across all the dials and having at least one window for the users to check the combination numerals or symbols on the dials through the window for unlocking the combination lock. The dial matching frame may be differently constructed to provide the window with the displaying function. A magnification lens may be mounted on the window to further enhance the effectiveness during utilization.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 4, 2002
    Publication date: May 13, 2004
    Inventor: Renny Tse-Haw Ling
  • Publication number: 20040079122
    Abstract: An inverted U-shaped combination lock is disclosed. The lock comprises a male locking mechanism a push ring, a hollow spindle, a sealing ring, an abutment ring, number rings, and a spring. The lock still can be opened without password by inserting a key into a keyhole prior to turning an angle of 90 degrees of the key, a ridged section of the mechanism is changed from a higher position to a lower one for disengaging the mechanism from the lock for subsequent removal of the mechanism. The invention also provides means for helping user know the forgot password and means for resetting the password.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 20, 2003
    Publication date: April 29, 2004
    Inventor: Cheng-Che Tsai
  • Publication number: 20040074264
    Abstract: A portable data storage device (1), sometimes referred to as a “pen drive”, “thumb drive” or “USB key-ring storage”, attaching securely to a key-ring (2) while carried by the user, or attaching securely to a computer-tethered security cable (5), such as that described in U.S. Pat. No. 6,305,197, when left unattended to deter theft. The portable storage device attaches to a security cable (5) without the need to unlock said security cable's lock (17). A physical key device (3) or (alpha) numeric key number for a combination lock (4) is used to release the portable storage device from the computer tethered security cable (5) or key-ring (2).
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 18, 2002
    Publication date: April 22, 2004
    Applicant: I/O INTERCONNECT, INC.
    Inventors: Gary Kung, Tom Learmonth
  • Patent number: 6711921
    Abstract: A locking device has a base, a positioning element, a positioning frame, a cable and a lock assembly. The base has a positioning tab and a squeezing device. The positioning element is attached to the bottom of the base configured for the base being attached to an object. The positioning frame is pivotally attached to the base and has a telescopic body. The cable is moveably received in the base and has one end extending out from the base and provided by a hook to connect to the positioning frame. The lock assembly is mounted in the base and detachably locks the cable. Accordingly, a PDA and a charging base can be securely held on the base with the positioning frame and the cable. This can keep the PDA and the charging base from being unauthorizedly moved.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 27, 2002
    Date of Patent: March 30, 2004
    Assignees: Jin Tay Industries Co., Ltd.
    Inventor: Kuo-Tsung Yang
  • Patent number: 6711922
    Abstract: A mechanism of a combination lock for beginning and ending combination-changing operation includes a pressing block, which is fitted to a front end of the spindle of the combination lock and associated with a pad. The pad has posts contacting a most front one of several spring-loaded tooth dishes, which separably engage respective dials. The pressing block is pressed towards a rear end of the spindle to force the tooth dishes to disengage respective dials so that the dials can be turned relative to the tooth dishes for changing the unlocking numeral combination to a new one. When the combination changing operation is finished, the pressing block is pushed back to the original position for the tooth dishes to engage respective dials; thus, after the combination changing operation, movement of the pressing block back to the original position can't cause rotation of the dials accidentally.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 22, 2003
    Date of Patent: March 30, 2004
    Assignee: Jaeyou Co., Ltd.
    Inventor: Cheng-Tao Tsai
  • Patent number: 6637244
    Abstract: A bicycle lock attached to a beverage container holder securable to a bicycle frame is provided. The lock is attached to the bottom of the bottle holder in order to position the lock in an easily accessible and out of the way location on a bicycle frame. The lock includes an extendible cable which can be encircled about the bicycle frame and an immovable object and reengaged with the lock to ensure that the bicycle cannot be stolen.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 6, 2002
    Date of Patent: October 28, 2003
    Assignee: Trek Bicycle Corporation
    Inventor: James Haraughty
  • Patent number: 6609399
    Abstract: A cable lock comprising a housing, a cable anchored to the housing, and a cable passageway through the housing for receiving the free end of the cable includes a cable clamping member and a key operated cam assembly which the lock is selectively operable for introducing the free end of the cable into either of the opposite ends of the cable passageway, for enabling displacement of the free end only in the direction of introduction through the passageway, for precluding displacement of the cable in either of the opposite directions in the passageway, and for releasing the cable for movement freely in both of the opposite directions. The mounted end of the cable is pivotally displaceable between positions in which the mounting end extends toward the side of the housing on which the selected entrance end of the passageway is located.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 20, 1999
    Date of Patent: August 26, 2003
    Assignee: Winner International Royalty LLC
    Inventor: E. Kent Daniels, Jr.
  • Patent number: 6604390
    Abstract: A device for securing to a chest or stationary member. A chest, such as an ice chest typically includes a lid pivotally mounted to a container. Applicants provide, in a preferred embodiment of Applicant's device, a spool having a retractable cable, the cable having a removed end forming a loop. The lid and the chest have members extending therefrom, which members have a hole at the center thereof. The two members are located such that they are adjacent when the lid is in a closed position. Applicant's also provide a shackle and a lock. When the lid is closed with the two members adjacent one another, the loop at the removed end of the cable may be threaded onto the shackle of the lock. The lid and container mounted members and the shackle of the lock is engaged to the body of the lock so as to prevent the lid from opening.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 24, 2002
    Date of Patent: August 12, 2003
    Inventor: Sean Nooner
  • Patent number: 6601416
    Abstract: A lock with a cam action joined to a cylindrical assembly with a front portion adapted to being inserted into a computer chassis security slot. The cylindrical assembly front portion is comprised of two fixed prongs and a lever each terminating in a hook. The lever is pivotally attached to the cylindrical assembly and is pivoted within the security slot by the cam action of the lock.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 10, 2002
    Date of Patent: August 5, 2003
    Inventor: Richard Sanders
  • Patent number: 6591642
    Abstract: A lock for securing an article on display includes a casing having a front opening and a hook contiguous to the front opening, with a locking body received in the casing. The locking body is formed with a bolt having a front lip that is movable out of the casing through the front opening. In addition, the locking body is designed so that the front lip of the bolt may be extended out of the casing and securely kept alongside the hook until the lock is opened.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 24, 2002
    Date of Patent: July 15, 2003
    Assignee: Acco Brands, Inc.
    Inventor: Lambert Kuo