Abstract: An automotive locking device is provided for a floor mounted gear shift lever in a motor vehicle which consists of an enclosure to fit over the floor mounted gear shift lever when the gear shift lever is in the park position mode. A mechanism is for retaining the enclosure in a stationary condition so that the operation of the floor mounted gear shift lever is prevented.

Abstract: A one piece locking device for securing kayaks and similarly shaped objects to stationary objects and automobile-mounted cartop carriers. The apparatus consists of a single plastic coated cable with a larger fixed loop at one end and two smaller fixed loops near and at the other end. The larger fixed loop is placed around one end of a kayak and the remaining cable passed under the crossbars of a cartop carrier and then around the opposite end of the kayak. By securing the two smaller fixed loops together with a lock, a loop is formed around this opposite end of the kayak. This newly formed loop and the larger fixed loop have approximately the same circumference, which is larger than the ends of the kayak but smaller than the cross-sectional circumference of the cockpit area of the kayak.

Abstract: An elongated tubular bicycle lock having a groove formed longitudinally along the length thereof. A cable securing means is captured within the elongated tubular housing for withdrawal and retraction when used to secure a bicycle on which the lock is mounted to a fixed object. Also disclosed is a method of permanently mounting the tubular lock on the tubular frame of a bicycle utilizing a two-sided adhesive tape to bond the lock, along an elongated groove formed therein, to the tubular frame.

Abstract: A locking assembly to secure portable or riding equipment such as skiing equipment or bicycles, scooters, mopeds, motorcycles and the like. The assembly is mounted on the hand grips of the ski poles, or the handle bars of riding equipment with no modification of the equipment required. A retractable cable and lock is used to secure the equipment to a fixed object. The assembly, when attached to the equipment, does not disturb the weight balance of the equipment. The assembly may be installed on the hand grips or handle bars at the time of the initial assembly of the equipment or thereafter.

Abstract: An apparatus for the locking attachment of a mobile, cellular phone in a secure position such as being attached to a floor or like supporting surface within a vehicle to prevent unauthorized removal of the phone but still allow freedom of use and ease of removal of the phone from the locking apparatus or the locking apparatus from its attachment to a supporting surface when it is desired to transport the phone with a user from one location to another.

Abstract: A cylindrical combination lock body is associated with a flexible shackle, both ends of which are connected to a single end of the lock body so that the body and shackle are fitted within an approximately constant diameter. A cylindrical sleeve is sized to telescope over the shackle and receive the lock body. The sleeve has an annular groove on its interior face, which is positioned to mate with one or more detent balls in the cylindrical wall of the lock body. A plunger mechanism in the lock body can release the detent balls to permit insertion or removal of the body from the sleeve, and the plunger also releases the shackle when the combination is properly selected. The sleeve may be mounted in any sort of storage tube and enables the entire lock assembly to be stored in a secure and concealed manner.

Abstract: A locking apparatus suitable for securing a bicycle and which can be mounted on a bicycle frame. The apparatus includes a housing containing a pair of axially aligned independently rotatable cable storage reels. Retractable cables are fixed at one end to each reel and exit the housing through apertures in the external wall. Each cable can be separately dispensed through its respective aperture and can be of sufficently length to secure the bicycle to a stationary object or to be threaded through the frame, the spokes of the wheel, and around a post or other permanently affixed object, with the two free ends of the cable being fastenable to each other by a combination lock, padlock, or other locking means.

Abstract: A wire lock includes a push-button latch operatively locking a locking head of a wire rope wound in a lock casing, and operatively depressed for disengaging the locking head of the wire rope when opening the lock so that the wire rope can be automatically retracted into the lock casing. The locking head of the wire rope may be depressed to disengage a plurality of sleeves from dials of the wire lock for conveniently resetting a new combination for the lock.

Abstract: A multiple purpose cable assembly for locking and alternatively carrying skis and poles, with a first cable section having eyelets at both ends and a second shorter cable section connected to one end of the first cable section with an eyelet at its distal end, the short cable section defining a fairly tight loop around the skis in both locking and carrying modes, and longer cable section defining a short loop around the skis and a handle in the carrying mode, and a long loop around the skis and an immovable object in the locking mode.

Abstract: A flexible braid of a soft, strong material, such as a flat braided nylon, utilized to engage a locking block which permits the braided material to pass freely in one direction, but which prevents movement of the material in an opposite direction. In this manner the braided material, which is formed in an endless loop, may be placed about the extremities of a person whose movement is sought to be controlled or restrained, and the loop tightened. The flexible material will tightly encircle the extremities sufficient to control or restrain their movement, but will not cut or gouge the person being restrained unless such person attempts to remove the restraining device. Because of the lightweight and inexpensive nature of the restraining device a law enforcement officer can comfortably and conveniently carry a number of these devices when on duty to facilitate arrests and control of multiple offenders.

Abstract: A locking system is described for securing luggage to a fixed object to prevent the theft or unauthorized removal of such luggage. The unique system comprises a compact durable housing having an opening therein, a rotatable spool contained within the housing, a length of flexible cable carried on the spool, the cable having first and second ends. The second end of the cable is secured to the spool; and the first end includes a first component of a separable lock device. A second component of the lock device is secured to the housing in a manner such that when the first end of the cable is withdrawn from the housing, passed through a handle or loop of the luggage, and then around the fixed object, the first component of the lock device can be coupled to the second component to thereby secure the luggage to the fixed object. The locking system is especially suited for use by travelers to secure their luggage in terminals (e.g., airports, depots, etc.) so that it is protected from theft or unauthorized removal.

Abstract: A wire lock comprising a take-up unit which encloses therein a locking wire so that the wire can be drawn out against the biasing force of a spring and rewound by the same force. A locking member is connected to a projecting end of the wire. The locking member can be brought into engagement for locking can be disengaged for unlocking only by a preset unlocking means. A movement preventing means prevents the movement of the wire at least in the drawing-out direction of the wire. The movement preventing means is attached to the take-up unit so that the inhibition of the wire movement can be released manually. With this construction, a locked object suspended from the wire lock can be carried while holding the wire lock by hand.

Abstract: A combination lock adapted for securing skis, bicycles and the like, having a lock housing in which setting disks for setting a lock combination are rotatably supported and from which housing there extends fixed thereto, one end of a loop, the other, free end of which is insertable into an insertion channel in the lock housing and is engageable by the inners of the lock. In this respect within the insertion channel of the lock housing a latch is provided for catching the free end of the loop. The latch is seated, displaceable against spring biasing, on a setting-disk mounting shaft and, when the lock combination is correctly set, is disengageable, by a collar on the setting-disk mounting shaft which continues into an outwardly extending actuating button, by displacement together with the mounting shaft.

Abstract: A specially adapted grip allowing a lock and folded flexible cable to be stowed inside a standard ski pole. The cable is affixed to the lock and has a looped free end allowing the passage of the lock through the loop after it has been laced through the equipment to be secured. The lock can be latched to any part of the cable after encircling a rack or post.

Abstract: A portable security box is provided comprising a container formed from a pair of mating sections and a lock carried by one of the sections and having a flexible cable extending therefrom. The other section defines an opening for accessing the lock when both sections are in a closed position. The other section also defines a pair of openings which align with openings in the first section when the sections are in the closed position. In this manner, the cable can extend from the lock carried by the one section, through the aligned openings, and back to the lock, to secure the sections in the closed position. The container is formed from a pair of plastic sections which are hinged together at an end opposite the end at which the lock is located.

Abstract: A portable, hand-holdable, retractable cable lock includes a cable-carrying spool rotatably mounted within a casing. The cable extends through the casing and its free end may be locked to the casing to provide a theft deterrent. A coil spring within the casing applies a retracting force on the spool so that when the cable is unlocked and in an extended position the spring automatically rotates the spool to rewind the cable thereon. A ratchet mechanism permits free rotation of the spool in one direction to extend the cable, but prevents rotation of the spool in its other direction to rewind the cable unless disengaged.

Abstract: In a permutation lock, a closing bolt is secured within a bore in the lock housing. Setting wheels on the lock housing can be rotated to a position representing the combination of the lock for releasing the closing bolt. Each setting wheel consists of an inner ring and an outer ring which are interconnected for rotational movement as a unit. The setting wheels extend between stops on the housing. One of the stops is displaceable in the axial direction so that the outer rings can be displaced axially relative to the inner rings for changing the combination of the permutation lock.

Abstract: A combination lock and a length of steel cable of chain connected with the ends of said lock is disclosed. The lock comprises a bolt inserted in a casing having a shaft unrotatably disposed therein. Adjacent to one end of the shaft, a knob is mounted. Three step wheels, each having a peripheral recess, are also loosely mounted on the shaft. The step wheels are provided with a projection or projections on one or both sides for transmitting the movements of the knob. Adjacent to the first step wheel which is farthest from the knob, a retaining wheel is mounted on the shaft. The retaining wheel is provided with a recess at its periphery and a projection at one side. The projection is inserted in either one of five recesses provided at one side of the first step wheel whereby five different code numbers will be obtained without changing the step wheels. A click mechanism is arranged between the shaft and the knob.

Abstract: A bicycle lock assembly that is permanently mounted on the frame of a two-wheeled vehicle adjacent the rear wheel of the latter, with the assembly including a key-operated or combination lock as a part thereof. An elongate cable is supported by a spring-loaded reel within the assembly. The cable on the free end thereof has a T-shaped rigid member. When the cable is looped between the spokes of the rear wheel, the T-shaped member may be removably engaged by the assembly through the manipulation of the lock that forms a part thereof, and the cable preventing movement of the bicycle by concurrent rotation of both the front and back wheels thereof.

Abstract: The present anti-theft device includes a lock housing having a cable winding spool therein with the free end of the cable extending out of the housing. A control member carried by the housing includes means for locking the housing to an intermediate portion of the cable to form a closed loop. A combination lock within the housing controls locking and unlocking movements of the control member and the control member is adapted when in locked position with respect to the cable to engage the winding spool and prevent winding or unwinding movement of the spool. The housing is in the form of an elongate cylindrical member and the combination lock and the winding spool are both coaxially disposed in the cylindrical housing member.

Abstract: A combination lock and a length of steel cable or chain connected with the ends of said lock. The lock comprises a bolt inserted in a casing. A shaft having combined knob and numeral wheel at one end is rotatably disposed in the casing which is provided with a numeral indicating window. Three step wheels, each having a peripheral recess, are loosely mounted on the shaft. The step wheels are provided with a projection or projections on one or both sides for transmitting the movements of the knob. The code number of the lock is composed of three numerals.

Abstract: An anti theft locking system including a tubular container charged with an irritant and dye with a locking device to interconnect the ends of the container in a closed loop.