Abstract: A device for removing a damaged locking cylinder, which eliminates the need for removing the escutcheon plates, which employs an internal locking bolt acting in concert with locking arms mounted on a locking plate, to selectively tighten or loosen the locking cylinder, as required, by use of an external adjusting mechanism which mates and co-acts with the locking bolt. Also provided is a cylinder protector which is affixed over the locking cylinder to deter vandalism of the cylinder by use of a tool.

Abstract: Apparatus and method for removing side-bar automotive ignition locks without damage, a tool kit being provided containing a drill guide block, an adjustably molted drill bit, a side-bar pressure tool for insertion into the access opening created by the drill bit, and a wafer pressure tool for insertion into the keyway of the ignition lock to urge the lock wafer elements into alignment at the same time the side-bar pressure is being applied, causing retraction of the side-bar and consequent opening of the lock to permit its removal. Plugs are provided to reseal the drilled access opening.

Abstract: In a steering lock for motor vehicles, a lock cylinder having a rotor and a stator is received in a tubular steering lock housing. A tubular end section of the lock housing and lock cylinder is enclosed by a pot-shaped cap made from a high strength material. In the steering lock housing, in a radially displaceable arrangement, there is mounted at least one locking element which is spring-biased .in the radial outward direction to protrude into an inner ring groove of the cap to prevent axial displacement of the cap when in a locked position. The at least one locking element can be slid, in a certain rotational setting of the rotor, into a notch in the rotor and can thereupon be moved out of the inner groove of the cap. For this displacement of the locking element into the notch of the rotor, there is secured along the base of the inner groove a circumferential spring wire.

Abstract: A cassette lock includes a transparent block arranged for viewing nomenclature of an associated cassette to be secured, wherein the transparent block includes a lock cylinder directed therethrough, the lock cylinder arranged in operative communication with an actuator rod mounting a cam at its lowermost end. The cam in simultaneous communication with diametrically opposed lock pins permits projection of the lock pins from the lock cylinder to capture a cassette member between the lock pins and a bottom wall of the transparent block.

Abstract: A rotational housing assembly for a lock assembly includes a rotational housing, a spindle, and a core retainer. The rotational housing has a sleeve which is adapted to receive a core and defines an inner periphery. A driver is formed in and extends along a longitudinal direction of the inner periphery. The spindle is received in the sleeve to rotate with the rotational housing. The spindle includes a first end adapted to operate a door latch and a second end. A cutout is formed in the second end of the spindle and extends along a longitudinal direction of the spindle and defines a recess in one edge thereof. A driver slot engages with the driver in the sleeve to retain the spindle in the rotational housing. The core retainer is received in the sleeve to engage with the second end of the spindle and has first and second ends. A stop is formed at the second end of .the core retainer and engages with the recess in the spindle.

Abstract: A padlock includes a lock body (1) and a substantially U-shaped shackle (2), a lock mechanism (4) fitted into a cavity (3) in the lock body and to which at least one lock bolt (5) is functionally connected for locking the shackle to the lock body (1), a cover element (6), which is turnably connected to the lock body (1), preferably by means of threads, and which is located in the insertion direction of the key in front of the lock mechanism (4), and a stop member (7), arranged in the lock body transversally with regard to the cover element (6), removable in the open position of the shackle (2) and preventing, in its blocking position, turning of the cover element (6) with regard to the lock body (1), and a locking ring (10) placed in a groove (9) in the lock body (1) surrounding the cover element and arranged to be installed in its position in case the cover element (6) is to be locked permanently to the lock body (1).

Abstract: An alarm system for detecting glass breakage has a switch having an input terminal, output terminal, and control terminal. The input terminal is electrically connected to a power source such as a battery. An electrically conductive trace is formed on glass, and is electrically connected to the output terminal of the switch. A controller is electrically connected to the control terminal of the switch and controls the operation of the switch between conducting and non-conducting states. The controller measures and compares a reference output terminal voltage of said switching means while said switching means is in the conducting state, a second output terminal voltage while the switch is in the non-conducting state and a third output terminal voltage of the switch while the switching is in the conducting state. The controller generates a control signal in response to a comparison of said measured voltages.

Abstract: A padlock body is formed with a pair of bores which can receive short and long legs of a U-shaped shackle. The long leg has a free end spaced from a relatively deep notch and is formed between the free end and the notch with a relatively shallow circumferential groove and is further formed with a flat extending from a floor of the relatively shallow groove to the respective notch. Respective balls are displaceable between a locked position projecting radially far into the respective bores and engaging in the respective notches of both legs and an unlocked position with only the ball of the bore of the long leg projecting radially a little into the respective bore. A locking element in the body operated by a cylinder has an outer surface bearing radially on the balls and formed with relatively shallow recesses and, offset angularly from one of the shallow recesses, with a relatively deep recess.

Abstract: A cylinder lock set includes a retaining tumbler which has a cammed outer tip adapted to be received in a receptive slot such that the cylinder may be rotated in the slot to engage the cammed outer tip of the retaining tumbler and cam down the tumbler into the cylinder to provide clearance between the slot and the cylinder for facilitating insertion of the cylinder into a receptive sleeve.

Abstract: An anti-theft device for a motor vehicle comprises a steering wheel 10 having a centre boss 12 mounting the steering wheel onto a steering column 11. The boss is slidable axially of the steering column between a first position in which complementary splines 14/15 on the steering column and boss engage each other to secure the steering wheel and steering column for co-rotation and a second position in which the splines are disengaged so that the steering wheel is freely rotatable on the steering column. A lock 21 can secure the steering wheel in a selected one of the first and second axial positions by engaging in a groove 17 or 18 in the steering column.

Abstract: A door lockset 20 includes a front loaded cylinder lock 75 which is assembled with an insert 64 within a knob 62. Cylinder lock 75 includes a locking bar 104 which is biased toward a central opening 83 formed through a body 76 of the lock. A plug 80 is located within opening 83 and is rotatable therein. A removal key 108 is formed with a slot 240 which is alignable with a plug slot 109 when the key is inserted into a key slot 113 of the plug. Plug 80 is thereafter rotated within opening 83 to align locking bar 104 with plug slot 109 and key slot 240 whereby the bar moves into the slots under the biasing action of a spring 106. Cylinder lock 75 can then be removed from the front of insert 64 and knob 62. A reverse process is followed to load cylinder lock 75 into opening 238 and to retain the lock with insert 64.

Abstract: A surface mounted slide bolt including a base, a strike, a bolt and a plug for locking the bolt in either extended or retracted positions and for disposing the bolt in position relative to the base for assembly and disassembly. The bolt includes tongues receivable in notches of L-shaped flanges of the base.

Abstract: A lock cylinder apparatus includes first and second lock cylinder assemblies rigidly fixed to a lock case and coupled to an internal locking mechanism contained in the lock case. The first lock cylinder assembly includes a lock body and an adaptor ring around the lock body. The adaptor ring is sized to fit into a cylinder assembly mounting hole in the lock case. A threaded member extends through the lock case and interconnects the second lock cylinder assembly to the adaptor ring of the first lock cylinder assembly. Illustratively, a hidden setscrew in the first lock cylinder assembly can be moved to engage the adaptor ring and anchor the lock body in a non-rotatable position in the adaptor ring.

Abstract: A key-operated lock has a shell mounted securely in a closure, and a removable lock-actuator cartridge insertable into and withdrawal from the shell to facilitate changing the tumbler disk combination in the lock. The cartridge includes an annular hollow housing seatable in the shell, and a tumbler disk carrier telescopically insertable into the housing. The carrier and associated tumbler disks are rotatable within the housing to operate the lock. An anti-damage feature comprises the cartridge being insertable into the open front end of the shell. A thickened rear wall of the shell reinforces the cartridge against destructive attack by rod and hammer action exerted on the front face of the lock. Principal features are quick changing of the tumbler disk pattern, and a rigid damage-resistant lock structure.

Abstract: A universal lock and key assembly in which the lock is re-keyable and the key is also changeable. The key has a shank portion having a longitudinally extending tooth slot in its top surface. A plurality of teeth have their bottom ends inserted into the tooth slot in any desired sequence to give a predetermined profile to the teeth of the key. The bottom pin cylinder of the lock has mating bottom pins for each of the respective teeth. These are then arranged in a coordinated sequence in the bottom pin cylinder of the lock. The structure of the system allows an individual to change both the configuration of the key and also the mating structure within the lock so it will be operable.

Abstract: An easily assembled padlock with relatively few parts which include an outer casing, an insert shell having a pedestal with a lock plug bore for insertion into the casing, a U-shaped shackle, a lock bolt means actuated by a spring means and having an "assembly" position, a "locked" position and an "unlocked" position, a key operated lock plug for engaging and moving the lock bolt means in the insertable shell bore and a mutual engageable detent means for limiting movement of the lock plug and lock bolt means within the shell bore to only the locked or unlocked positions after assembly. Assembly of the padlock is relatively easy as the components are designed to fit together and be held in place with minimal assembly operations.

Abstract: A cylindrical lock and key set with an electronic interlock circuit includes a self-destruct circuit portion which is intercepted, engaged and destructed by an intercept member when the cylinder is forcibly, axially removed from the lock sleeve. A second intercept member may engage the circuit and destruct it when the cylinder is forcibly rotated. Either or both of the intercept members may be located on the cylinder.

Abstract: A padlock with removable cylinder mechanism offers the user a choice of two distinct manners of operation or "functions"--a Key Retaining function and a Non-Key Retaining function. This dual function capability in a single unit is achieved by a rotator bolt bored to allow placement of a pattern of pins. A series of pins, which when installed in the rotator bolt in a specified pattern, causes the function selection to be accomplished. A re-keyable padlock which accepts widely available, standard dimensioned, generic key operated lock cylinders allowing the keying of this padlock to be adapted to the wide range of keying systems used in locks found in residential, commercial and other uses as required for security and convenience. The use of standard dimensioned cylinders in the padlock is accomplished by a cylinder retainer, tailpiece stop and rotator bolt which adapts the generic cylinder to padlock use.

Abstract: An attachment (9) which transforms a lock cylinder having a cylinder housing (30), an aligning bracket (27), and a cylinder core 41a into a lock cylinder with an interchangeable core (40a). The interchangeable core (40a) is held in place and is attached to the interchangeable attachment (9) using a conventional cylinder core nut (21). With a control key (50) inserted into the cylinder keyway (42) within an interchangeable core (40a), a push rod (51) comes into contact with a plunger head (19) at the front end of the plunger (11). The plunger (11) is pushed back, allowing the locking balls (13) to recede into the inward position; at this point, the only thing holding the interchangeable core lock cylinder (40a) in the cylinder housing (30) is the security back-up pin (14). With the control key (50) inserted, turn right five degrees and pull. The interchangeable core lock cylinder (40a) will come out. A new interchangeable core lock cylinder (40a) can be inserted using the same procedure.

Abstract: A cylinder and plug assembly is released by depression of a springloaded release button. The release button engages a radially directed aperture in a unitary shell. The radially directed aperture has longitudinally directed, diametrically opposed extensions which facilitate engagement and disengagement of the release button with the aperture.

Abstract: A transverse retaining plate in the lever handle shank fits in a circumferential groove on the inside of the handle body and holds the lever handle on the shank. A key cylinder in the body handle has a bible which fits in a longitudinal slot in the handle. A resilient block is disposed in the slot in a position between the bible and the shank hub to hold the cylinder in position. The block also serves as a spring, biasing the retaining plate toward the groove.

Abstract: An interchangeable lock core cylinder for use with a lock housing has a cylindrical body with a pin chest attached and parallel thereto, a rotatable key plug inserted within the cylindrical body, provision for capturing the core in the housing, and a mechanism within the key plug for selectively operating the capturing provision. This mechanism allows rapid insertion, removal, and replacement of lock core cylinders using an appropriate control key. When installed, the core cylinder is locked into engagement with the housing and has a positive latching provision so that it cannot be removed without use of the control key.

Abstract: To provide lock servicing of particular door locks in common use, a bypass key (1) with key blade (2) long enough to reach through a lock-cylinder plug (26 and 45) and low enough to pass under extended tumblers (37) of a lock cylinder (28 and 43) in order to dislodge a tailpiece (36) from a stop-washer (63 and 45) or other attachment means at an inside end of the plug is provided in conjunction with a control key (14 and 21) with a key blade (13) of the same length into which single-lock and multiple-lock profiles (15) can be made to rotate the lock plug (26 and 45) and disengage or engage a lock cylinder (28 and 43) and its means of attachment to a door lock (54).

Abstract: A rekeyable lock includes a false bible which houses a retainer pin, the retainer pin engaging the lock core. The lock core has a pin tumbler located to selectively engage the retainer pin so as to cause disengagement thereof from the core. The false bible is not physically attached to the core and is configured to match the operating environment.

Abstract: Vehicle security apparatus includes a tubular housing, a lock barrel having a rotary lock cylinder that controls a retractable latch, the barrel being slidably received in the housing bore and movable between an unlocked extended position and a locked retracted position within the bore. There is also a spring positioned in the housing bore which biases the barrel toward its extended position and detents for establishing the extended and retracted positions of the barrel by engagement with the barrel latch. The barrell is rotatable within the housing to a release position when the barrel is not in its locked position so that the latch no longer engages the detents, enabling the barrel to be pulled entirely out of the housing.

Abstract: A key-activated removeable cylinder lock is disclosed. The lock has a lock barrel including a plurality of combinating tumblers disposed therein for movement between a first resting position and a second activated position. The barrel further includes a control tumbler having a first end and a second opposite end. The control tumbler is slidably disposed between a first resting position and a second activated position. In the resting position, the first end is extended relative to the barrel. In the activated position, the first end is retracted relative to the barrel. A housing rotatably removably receives the barrel therein. The housing further has an internal longitudinal slot formed therein extending from a forward end thereof. An annular clearance space is located rearwardly of the slot and is in communicaiton therewith for accommodating extension of the first end of the control tumbler in the resting position, whereby rotational movement of the barrel in the housing is permitted.

Abstract: A re-keyable lock has a forwardly removable cylinder and plug assembly. The cylinder and plug assembly is removably secured to the lock by a setscrew. The setscrew can be removed with conventional and readily available tools. An alignment structure is provided to facilitate alignment of the cylinder and plug assembly with the lock.

Abstract: The present invention comprises an improvement in a lock of the type having a cylinder with an associated internal cavity, a key operated lock plug rotatably mounted in the cylinder cavity and a coupling mounted for rotation relative to the lock cylinder for association with a lock member that is movable upon rotation of the coupling between locked and open states. Shoulders are provided on the plug and coupling and upon effecting relative rotation between the coupling and plug through a change key the shoulders can be selectively brought into interfering, facing relationship to prohibit withdrawal of the plug or misaligned to allow removal of the plug. An access key, that is longer than the change key, in a fully seated position in the plug keyway, extends into the coupling opening and is thereby keyed to the coupling so that turning of the control key directly operates the coupling.

Abstract: A re-keyable lock has a forwardly removable cylinder and plug assembly. The cylinder and plug assembly is removably secured to the lock by a setscrew. The setscrew can be removed with conventional and readily available tools.

Abstract: A core assembly is provided for use in a lock cylinder formed to include an axially extending core-receiving chamber of figure-8 cross-section providing upper and lower chamber portions. A throw member extending into the lower chamber portion is provided for actuating a lock assembly. The core assembly includes a plug member configured to fit in the upper chamber portion, and an actuator member configured to rotate freely in the lower chamber portion. The actuator member includes means for operably engaging the actuating means so that the lock assembly is actuable upon rotation of the actuator member in the lower chamber portion and an assembly for ejecting the plug member from the upper chamber portion in response to withdrawal of the actuator member from the lower chamber portion.

Abstract: Vehicle security apparatus includes a tubular housing, a lock barrel having a rotary lock cylinder that controls a retractable latch, the barrel being slidably received in the housing bore and movable between an unlocked extended position and a locked retracted position within the bore. There is also a spring positioned in the housing bore which biases the barrel toward its extended position and detents for establishing the extended and retracted positions of the barrel by engagement with the barrel latch. The barrel is rotatable within the housing to a release position when the barrel is not in its locked position so that the latch no longer engages the detents, enabling the barrel to be pulled entirely out of the housing. The lock barrel also operates a switch for enabling an alarm signal circuit which produces an alarm signal in response to an intrusion noise within a selected frequency band.

Abstract: A changeable key plug type padlock including a padlock body formed as an upper body section and a lower body section defining a pair of companion relatively displaceable body sections having correspondingly shaped outer peripheries in cross-section forming continuations of each other in aligned registered relation. The padlock casing has laterally spaced sockets disposed partially in both companion body sections opening through the upper portion of the padlock body for receiving legs of a shackle and a central substantially cylindrical plug cavity located between the sockets.

Abstract: The lock comprises an improvement in a lock of the type having a cylinder with an associated internal cavity, a key operated lock plug rotatably mounted in the cylinder cavity and a coupling mounted for rotation relative to the lock cylinder for association with a lock member that is movable upon rotation of the coupling between locked and open states. Shoulders are provided on the plug and coupling and upon effecting relative rotation between the coupling and plug through a change key the shoulders can be selectively brought into interfering, facing relationship to prohibit withdrawal of the plug or misaligned to allow removal of the plug. An access key, that is longer than the change key, in a fully seated position in the plug keyway, extends into the coupling opening and is thereby keyed to the coupling so that turning of the control key directly operates the coupling. Structure is provided for preventing shifting of the lock member from its locked state in the absence of a key being in the keyway.

Abstract: A nose plug puller for a Mosler type lock allows the nose plug to be pulled without damaging the nose plug or the lock, thereby saving time and cost. A key pin is inserted in the key slot and rotated until the end thereof is out of registry with the key slot. The key pin is then shifted radially outwardly to allow a pull shaft to be inserted in the key slot. The key pin is then shifted toward the center of the nose plug into force transmitting engagement with the pull shaft. An outward force is applied to the pull shaft and, acting through the key pin, pulls the nose plug out of press fit with the cam operating the wafers.

Abstract: Dead-bolt locking apparatus includes a door-carried dead-bolt mechanism having oppositely projecting dead-bolts on dual aligned slides, and a key-controlled cam-lock unit receivable in a cavity in the dead-bolt mechanism. The cam-lock unit is inserted into the cavity with the lock of the cam-lock unit "unlocked", developing balanced outward thrust on the door-securing dead-bolt slides. Locking the cylinder lock then secures the cam-lock unit against removal and thereby locks the dead-bolt apparatus.

Abstract: A security device is disclosed which mounts to a king pin of a trailer to prevent unauthorized coupling of the trailer to a tractor. The security device includes a locking device which functions as a deadbolt. Within the locking device are contained a key actuated lock cylinder, a cam actuator and bearing balls which are moved by the actuator to lock the locking device in place and thereby lock the security device to the king pin. The exterior end of the locking device has a small 90.degree. opening through which the key for the locking cylinder is inserted and which permits limited rotation of the key for locking and unlocking the lock cylinder while preventing withdrawal of the key except when the lock cylinder is locked. This provides a positive indication as to whether the locking device is locked or not.

Abstract: A concealed post lock includes an elongated cylindrical post having an enlarged head member secured at one end thereof and at least one locking member movably mounted at the other end thereof. The post contains a lock cylinder which is normally restrained from rotation within said post by locking pins but which are released by insertion of the proper key in the cylinder so that the cylinder may be rotated by the key. The cylinder is operatively coupled to the locking member for moving the locking member between a locked position and an unlocked position when the cylinder is turned within the post. In the unlocked position of the locking member, the locking member is located within the confines of the periphery of the post. In the locked position, the locking member projects outwardly from the periphery of the post.

Abstract: A lock assembly comprises a stator, a rotor pivoting in a bore in the stator and a plurality of stator piston/rotor piston pairings which are resiliently urged towards a key channel provided axially in the said rotor for receiving a coded key slidable in said channel and having flats each of which cooperates with one of the said pairings in order to displace the latter against the action of the said resilient means so that the generatrix of separation between each rotor piston and each stator piston of one pairing is at a tangent to the said rotor. The pairs of stator pistons and rotor pistons and their resilient restoring means are preassembled each in a radial bore in the stator. The radial bores are distributed angularly about the axis of the lock in at least one diametrical plane and are closed at their inner end by an abutment which is moved aside during insertion of the rotor.

Abstract: A new lock center combined with a cylindrical barrel for use in a padlock. The padlock is provided with a key having a plurality of arc-shaped teeth which can engage a corresponding number and shape of slots in the lock center. Two resiliently retained pins located in aligned vertical pin holes in the barrel and lock center prevent relative rotation of the lock center and barrel. However, by inserting and rotating the key in the lock center, the arc-shaped teeth of the key engage the pins and align the line of contact between the two pins with the line of contact between the lock center and the cylindrical barrel, thereby permitting the lock center to rotate relative to the barrel. Upon rotation of the lock center, the thinner shoulder of the upper part of the lock center is rotated between two steel balls, which then can roll out of contact with the lock shackle toward the thinner shoulder and permit the shackle to be open by spring pressure.

Abstract: A removable locking device for securing latch handles for the cargo doors of trucks, trailers, rail cars and the like against unauthorized access, comprising a slide box member permanently mounted to the exterior of the door, a removable slide member, a latch handle retaining means, and a cylinder lock.

Abstract: A piston type lock employs stepped diameter pistons or pins and bores to prevent fallout of pins on disassembly and also multilevel surfaces at the lock rotor and housing interface such that one or more of the pins serve to retain the rotor in the housing in the unlocked condition of the lock.

Abstract: A lock for a VHS video cassette is characterized by an insert extendible into and latchable within a sensor LED transmission receptacle of a housing for the cassette. The insert cannot be removed from the receptacle without a special key, and while in the receptacle presents a physical obstruction to the cassette being inserted into a video cassette recorder. The lock thus provides a convenient means to prevent unauthorized playing of a video cassette.

Abstract: A shrouded track slide bolt which is very difficult to breach including an anti-saw spindle inserted into the bolt where it bridges the gap between the door and the door jamb. If a saw is inserted into this gap the saw will stop cutting when it hits the anti-saw spindle which rotates freely. The mechanism consists of a fixed block and a sliding block with an attached dead bolt. If a saw is insertd into the gap between the blocks, a bolt collar will rotate making sawing impossible. At all other points the bolt is surrounded by massive case hardened steel blocks. A key system is provided so that a key is necessary to activate the bolt and the key may only be withdrawn if the bolt is fixed in either the fully extended or fully withdrawn position. A door jamb reinforcing insert is provided to strengthen the door jamb.

Abstract: Plural branch locking cable comprising main cable with distal end including cable stop for being held inside shell of article being secured, and crimp element on cable at exterior of shell of article being secured. Plural auxiliary cables having distal ends fitted with respective cable stops and each secured to respective article. Proximal end of each auxiliary cable held in a freely slidable, rotatable manner to main cable. Lock on proximal end of main cable for secure attachment to fixed object.

Abstract: Methods and apparatus for releasably locking or blocking a door combine a first element with that door for blocking the door in an extended position of that first element and for alternatively releasing the door upon movement of the first element from such extended position. The first element is releasably blocked in its extended position by removably locating a second element in a path of movement of the first element. The door may be locked by locking the first element in its extended position and blocking such locked first element with the second element. The locked first element is released by selectively removing the second element from the path of movement of the first element, and the door is released by moving the released locked first element in its path of movement while the second element is removed from such path of movement. The first element may selectively be unlocked while it is blocked by the second element, and such blocked unlocked first element may be removed for a release of the door.

Abstract: An improved door latch of the type having a handle movable to latch and unlatch the door. A lock is disposed in the handle and is movable to a locked position wherein the lock extends from the handle to engage the door preventing movement of the handle. A bolt extends from the side of the lock to maintain the lock in the locked position, the bolt being retracted by insertion and rotation of a key in the lock. The lock is also movable to an unlocked position wherein the lock is withdrawn from the door to permit movement of the handle. The improvement concerns a chamber having a partition which defines a first pocket to receive the extended bolt and maintain the lock in the locked position. The partition also defines a second pocket to receive the extended bolt when the lock is in the unlocked position. To move the lock between the unlocked and locked position the key must be inserted to retract the bolt clear of the partition.

Abstract: In an attachment fitting for cylinder locks (3, 3') the heads (4a) of a plurality of screws (4) are seated in a widened hole portion (5a) in the lock. A plugging or latching element (6) is arranged to co-act with a sealing pin (7) in a manner such that when the plug (3a) of the cylinder lock (3) is turned to a given position by means of a key, the sealing pin (7) moves inwardly in a peripheral hole (9) arranged in the plug, against the action of a spring (10). This enables the plugging or latching element (6) to be removed. Because of the presence of the plugging or latching element (6), however, the screw heads (4a) cannot be reached in order to loosen the screws by persons not having the correct key to the cylinder lock. The screws connect the cylinder lock (3) to a further cylinder lock (3') on the other side of the door.

Abstract: Disclosed is a locking device which comprises a stationary member permanently mounted on a door structure together with a passive stationary block permanently mounted on adjacent wall structures which is connected to an interlocking member by means of an armored cable, the interlocking member interlocking with the stationary member to preclude movement in all directions but one and with a cylindrical barrel lock interlocking with both the stationary member and the interlocking member to preclude movement in the remaining one direction. The entire structure is generally invulnerable to attack by conventional burglary tools unless such attack is carried out for excessive periods of time, e.g., an hour or longer.

Abstract: A locking device for securing a bicycle or the like to a post or other fixture. The locking device features a replaceable lock cylinder, which in turn allows for both replacing merely the lock cylinder when the keys get lost and also allows for conforming the lock cylinder of the device to an identical lock cylinder used in the owner's home so that one key, preferably a flat key, services both the device and the home. The lock cylinder cannot, however, be removed when the device is locked and in use. The key, on the other hand, can only be removed when the device is locked.

Abstract: A flange lock for preventing unauthorized access to flanged connections, comprises a pair of semi-cylindrical shells having face plates at at least one end thereof. The shells are hingedly interconnected by a tongue on one that passes through a slot in the other. At their free ends, the shells carrying three sleeves that align with each other in the closed position of the device, two sleeves on one shell and a third sleeve that fits between the first two, on the other shell. A screw-threaded nipple passes through two of the aligned sleeves in the closed position and is screwed into the end sleeve; and a screw type cam lock has a rod that passes through the nipple and screws into a plug carried by the end sleeve. The cam lock is non-rotatable relative to the nipple but its rod can be rotated to screw into and unscrew from the plug, thereby respectively to lock and release the assembly, when a key is inserted in the cam lock.