Keyhole Guards Patents (Class 70/423)
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Patent number: 12006736Abstract: A folding lock comprises a folding plate assembly, a lock seat, a fixing sleeve, a lock core seat, a lock core, a connecting swivel, a lock column, and a fixing collar. A fixed folding plate of the assembly is provided with a connecting seat, the lock seat is disposed on the connecting seat and provided with an insertion hole, an inlay protrudes from the insertion hole, the fixing sleeve inserts into the connecting seat and disposes in the lock seat, the lock core disposes in the lock core seat, the connecting swivel is assembled on the lock core seat, a torsion spring disposes between the lock core seat and the connecting swivel, the lock column is assembled on the connecting swivel, a compression spring is sleeved on the connecting swivel and the lock column, and the fixing collar is disposed in the fixing sleeve.Type: GrantFiled: August 25, 2021Date of Patent: June 11, 2024Inventor: Yu-Pin Lin
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Patent number: 11879267Abstract: Door lock shielding cover, which includes a shielding cover body, an attraction member, and blocking portions. The shielding cover body is configured to be movably installed onto a lock panel of a smart door lock. The attraction member is installed on a side of the shielding cover body adjacent to the lock panel of the smart door lock. A plurality of through holes is defined in the attraction member. The blocking portions correspond to the through holes in a one-to-one manner. Each of the blocking portions is fixed to the shielding cover body through a connecting portion that penetrates the through hole, thereby fixing the attraction member to the shielding cover body. The fixing between the shielding cover body and the attraction member in the door lock shielding cover is firm and durable.Type: GrantFiled: September 30, 2019Date of Patent: January 23, 2024Assignee: GREE ELECTRIC APPLIANCES, INC. OF ZHUHAIInventors: Mingzhu Dong, Jianming Tan, Shaobin Li, Dechao Song, Daoyuan Chen, Ruilong Zhou
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Patent number: 11795729Abstract: A handle for a compartment of a low, medium or high voltage switchgear includes: a body part; a hand grasping part; and a lock. The handle is movable from a closed position to an open position. When the handle is in the closed position, the handle is not useable to open a door of a compartment of the switchgear. When the handle is in the open position, the handle is useable to open the door of the compartment of the switchgear. In the open position, the hand grasping part is positioned so as to be graspable by a human user. In the closed position, a transition of an active element in the compartment of the switchgear from a quiescent state to an active or potentially active state activates the lock. Activation of the lock stops the handle from moving from the closed position to the open position.Type: GrantFiled: July 29, 2021Date of Patent: October 24, 2023Assignee: ABB Schweiz AGInventors: Michal Skuci, Josef Cernohous
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Patent number: 11781343Abstract: A tubular lock assembly has a tubular lock, a cover, and a disassembling unit. The tubular lock has an annular keyhole and a cover screw hole enclosed by the keyhole. The cover is detachably assembled with the tubular lock, and has a covering board segment, a screw rod segment, and a first fitting segment. The covering board segment covers the keyhole. The screw rod segment is detachably screwed in the cover screw hole of the tubular lock. The first fitting segment is formed on the covering board segment. The disassembling unit has a second fitting segment. The second fitting segment corresponds in shape and size with the first fitting segment of the cover, such that the second fitting segment is adapted to engage with the first fitting segment, and the disassembling unit is capable of rotating the cover.Type: GrantFiled: April 29, 2021Date of Patent: October 10, 2023Assignee: ABA LOCKS INTERNATIONAL CO., LTD.Inventor: Miko Lee
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Patent number: 11566444Abstract: A method for mutually controlling and unlocking a dual plug in a lock, comprising: unlocking a code of a first plug first, the first plug restricting unlocking of a second plug, the second plug restricting rotating of the first plug before the code of the first plug is unlocked; after unlocking the code of the first plug, the first plug translating to a second position from a first position using a preset position difference, the first plug being unable to rotate during the translation; after moving the first plug to the second position, the first plug releasing a restriction on the second plug, the second plug still restricting the rotating of the first plug; and unlocking the code of the second plug, the first plug and the second plug being able to rotate synchronously so as to unlock the lock after unlocking the code of the second plug. The present invention further relates to a lock with a dual plug.Type: GrantFiled: December 22, 2020Date of Patent: January 31, 2023Inventor: Kapan Chu
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Patent number: 11566450Abstract: There is provided a lock which can include a shackle which can be moved between an unlocked configuration and a locked configuration. A locking mechanism can be carried by the lock. The locking mechanism can include a guard which can be actuated in a manner such that an access region can be defined to facilitate movement of the shackle such that the shackle can be moved to be in an unlocked configuration. The guard can also be actuated in a manner so as to block the access region to impede movement of the shackle when in the locked configuration such that the shackle is maintained in the locked configuration.Type: GrantFiled: March 10, 2020Date of Patent: January 31, 2023Assignee: IGLOOCOMPANY PTE. LTD.Inventors: Matthew Mantik Ng, Chun Chiang Chan
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Patent number: 10415273Abstract: A locking apparatus is described. The locking apparatus includes a first sliding member that includes a first locking arm that extends from the first sliding member, a first tab that extends from the first locking arm, and a first locking aperture assembly. The locking apparatus includes a second sliding member that includes a second locking arm that extends from the second sliding member and a second locking aperture assembly configured to cooperate with the first locking aperture assembly to form an aperture configured to prevent relative motion between the first sliding member and the second sliding member when a locking protrusion is inserted therethrough. A locking system and a kit for securing a computing device are described. Methods of use are also provided.Type: GrantFiled: June 15, 2016Date of Patent: September 17, 2019Assignee: Microsoft Technology Licensing, LLCInventors: Casey S. Callan, Spencer Bo Eggert
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Patent number: 10337206Abstract: A hidden-lock door panel for use in a container includes a door panel body, a covering lid, a first lock, and a second lock. The door panel body includes a hidden space. The covering lid is disposed corresponding to the hidden space and slidably connected to the door panel body. The first lock and the second lock are both disposed in the hidden space. The first lock is an electronic lock and is used to control whether the covering lid can be released to slide. The second lock is used to control the door panel body to be unlocked or locked with respect to the container. Accordingly, unknowing persons are prevented from opening or breaking the door lock.Type: GrantFiled: April 18, 2018Date of Patent: July 2, 2019Assignee: DELTA ELECTRONICS, INC.Inventors: Yen-Wen Huang, Kuan-Lung Wu, Chia-Hui Chen
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Patent number: 9982456Abstract: A hidden-lock door panel for use in a container includes a door panel body, a covering lid, a first lock, and a second lock. The door panel body includes a hidden space. The covering lid is disposed corresponding to the hidden space and slidably connected to the door panel body. The first lock and the second lock are both disposed in the hidden space. The first lock is an electronic lock and is used to control whether the covering lid can be released to slide. The second lock is used to control the door panel body to be unlocked or locked with respect to the container. Accordingly, unknowing persons are prevented from opening or breaking the door lock.Type: GrantFiled: March 3, 2016Date of Patent: May 29, 2018Assignee: DELTA ELECTRONICS, INC.Inventors: Yen-Wen Huang, Kuan-Lung Wu, Chia-Hui Chen
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Patent number: 9198311Abstract: A latch having an idle position, a first position, and a second position is associated with a first panel and a second panel of a computing system. The first panel is associated with the latch being positioned in the first position. The second panel is associated with the latch being positioned in the second position.Type: GrantFiled: June 30, 2011Date of Patent: November 24, 2015Assignee: Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P.Inventors: Mark David Senatori, Ilchan Lee, Kevin Massaro
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Patent number: 9074388Abstract: A door handle arrangement (4) of a motor vehicle has a door handle (5) with a first end (6) pivotably mounted in a door (2) and a second end (7) remote from the first end (6) has an actuation projection (8) that protrudes into the door (2) and actuates a door lock when the door handle (5) is pivoted with its second end (7) away from the door (2). A cover (9) is mounted in the door (2) and adjacent to the second handle end (7). The door handle (5) and the cover (9) have interacting guides (14, 15) for guiding the door handle (5) relative to the cover element (9) when the door handle (5) is pivoted for actuating the door lock.Type: GrantFiled: December 13, 2013Date of Patent: July 7, 2015Assignee: Dr. Ing. h.c.F. Porsche AktiengesellschaftInventor: Harald Gerber
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Patent number: 8991227Abstract: The invention relates to a handle device (1) for a lock unit of a vehicle, comprising a handle part (10) which is movably mounted relative to a door (11) of the vehicle and which can be displaced between a rest position and an operating position, the handle part (10) being flush with the exterior of the door (11) in the rest position and projecting from the exterior of the door (11) in the operating position. The handle part (10) can be manually actuated to open the door (11) when in the operating position. An actuating unit (12) is used to transfer the handle part (10) at least from the rest position to the operating position. According to the invention, the handle device further comprises a lock cylinder (14) which is arranged in the handle device (1) such that the actuating unit (12) covers the lock cylinder (14) towards the exterior of the door (11) and at least partially releases the lock cylinder (14) when manually actuated.Type: GrantFiled: September 18, 2010Date of Patent: March 31, 2015Assignee: Huf Hulsbeck & Furst GmbH & Co.Inventors: Dirk Muller, Mario Christensen, Stefan Monig, Cristof Brauner, Martin Witte, Norbert Heller
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Patent number: 8904835Abstract: Door handle assembly (1) for a vehicle, including a door handle (2) for actuating a door lock (6), which can be moved by external power from a level rest position to an exposed operative position, and a lock cylinder (3) placed adjacent to the door handle (2) for locking and unlocking the door lock (6). The lock cylinder (3) can be covered by a cover plate (4) which, when actuated by hand, exposes the lock cylinder (3) and allows switch of the door handle (2) from the rest position to the operative position.Type: GrantFiled: December 17, 2011Date of Patent: December 9, 2014Assignee: Audi AGInventors: Günther Böhm, Georg Hochholzer
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Patent number: 8820128Abstract: An anti-picking device for a lock includes a casing, a rotating body, a key guiding seat and a linking member. The casing has a compartment. The rotating body is rotatably received in the compartment and has an actuated member adapted to rotate the rotating body relatively to the casing and an insertion hole axially connecting two end faces of the rotating body. The key guiding seat is received in the compartment and has an arc guiding groove and a receiving hole. The arc guiding groove communicates with the receiving hole, and the receiving hole penetrates through the key guiding seat in the axial direction. The linking member is received in the receiving hole of the key guiding seat and has an engaging part at a first end, while a second end of the linking member extends out of the receiving hole.Type: GrantFiled: November 27, 2012Date of Patent: September 2, 2014Inventor: Shih-Te Liu
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Patent number: 8800403Abstract: A boat lift drive housing for containing a control box, electric motor and gear head for raising and lowering a boat lift. The housing includes front and rear coaxial openings for access to the gear head. The housing further includes an eyebrow cantilevered over an opening in the housing through which a key switch extends such that the key switch is protected from the sun, rain, snow and ice. The housing further includes a pair of bottom openings, with one bottom housing permitting access to a drive shaft of the electric motor and with the other bottom opening holding a tool for driving the drive shaft of the electric motor. The housing further includes a shape tailored to the control box, electric motor and gear head to minimize extra connections within the housing.Type: GrantFiled: September 17, 2010Date of Patent: August 12, 2014Inventors: Nicholas A. Gargaro, III, David M. Wendinger
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Patent number: 8776559Abstract: A security assembly is configured for attachment to a hole saw having a cap defining a central mounting aperture. The security assembly includes a substantially cylindrical base portion having a central axis. A handle portion is coupled to the cylindrical base portion and defines a tag cavity for housing a security tag. An extension member extends opposite the handle portion from the base portion along the central axis. The extension member engages the central mounting aperture of the hole saw.Type: GrantFiled: July 18, 2013Date of Patent: July 15, 2014Assignee: Milwaukee Electric Tool CorporationInventors: Jeffrey Corbat, Thaddeus H. Feiler, Todd Taylor
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Patent number: 8584493Abstract: The invention describes an actuating lever which can be pivoted into a recess, and which, in the pivoted-in position, can be locked in place by means of a key-actuable lock, such as a cylinder lock, wherein the access opening for the key is provided with a cover, secured by means of a pin, wherein according to the invention the cover can be moved along the longitudinal extension of the actuating lever between two end positions, with said cover closing off the access opening in one end position and exposing the access opening in the other end position, and wherein the cover forms an undercut groove, which receives the head of a pin which is secured to the actuating lever.Type: GrantFiled: April 29, 2011Date of Patent: November 19, 2013Assignee: DIRAK Dieter Ramsauer Konstruktionselemente GmbHInventors: Armin Gorontzi, Peter Höschler, Friedrich Rinke
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Publication number: 20130283867Abstract: The present invention relates to a Locking/unlocking system of superimposable elements, comprising a first element (2) or upper element, and a second element (3), or lower element, to be locked and unlocked, superimposed each other along a plane (4) of relative motion, and a operating device (1), said system being characterized in that said first element (2) and said second element (3) provide each one the same number of a plurality of housings (210, 310), and reciprocally positioned so as to form pairs of housings (210, 310), each one providing inside centring means (220, 320), said system being further characterized in that it provides a plurality of first magnetic elements (230?) having a first length, a plurality of second magnetic elements (230?) having a second length, lower than the length of said plurality of first magnetic elements (230?), and a plurality of third magnetic elements (230?).Type: ApplicationFiled: October 23, 2012Publication date: October 31, 2013Inventors: Fabio FONTANA, Massimo FONTANA
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Patent number: 8534103Abstract: Apparatus and methods for securing a door having one or more door mechanisms via a cover and base. The cover protects the door mechanisms and includes an enclosure fitting over the at least one of the door mechanisms, a first securing member comprising a slot through which a second securing member passes, and a first joint member. A base connects the cover to the door. The base includes one or more second holes extending through which are one or more fastening mechanisms of the door mechanisms protected by the cover, and a second joint member. A releasable joint aligning the cover with respect to the base, is formed by the first joint member of the cover and the second joint member of the base.Type: GrantFiled: December 2, 2011Date of Patent: September 17, 2013Inventor: Robert C. Brooks
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Patent number: 8474290Abstract: An improved locking handle and power module assembly provides continued ability to open and close a truck cap or tonneau cover from within or without, and presents an enclosed mechanism to prevent obstruction or jamming. A release handle is provided to permit unlatching of a latch mechanism operated by the locking handle without regard to whether the locking handle is locked or not.Type: GrantFiled: December 3, 2009Date of Patent: July 2, 2013Assignee: PiOptima, Inc.Inventors: David Lee Terhaar, David Jay Terhaar
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Patent number: 8459072Abstract: There is provided a security cover for a cylinder lock. The security cover may comprise a top wall and a peripheral side wall and may be adapted to be secured over an end of the lock and may include a key slot extending through the top wall and positioned to align with the lock cylinder when the cover is secured over the lock. There is also provided a key for use with the cover and a method for securing a cylinder lock.Type: GrantFiled: August 26, 2009Date of Patent: June 11, 2013Assignee: Shred-It International Inc.Inventors: Douglas Charles Bisson, Todd Arnold Wayne Fielding
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Patent number: 8397547Abstract: An unlocking device includes a casing mounted to a side of a lock. A movable body is movably received in the casing along a first axis and has an opening. The lock has a keyhole in an extent of the opening. A key receiving seat is movable along a second axis perpendicular to the first axis between a first position received in the movable body and a second position at least partially outside of the movable body. A linking rod is extended into the movable seat. A key can be placed into a key receiving hole of the key receiving seat in the second position and then moved into the movable body to engage with the linking rod when the key receiving seat moves to the first position. The key is movable into the keyhole by moving the linking rod along the first axis and is rotatable for a locking or unlocking operation.Type: GrantFiled: September 24, 2009Date of Patent: March 19, 2013Inventor: Shih-Te Liu
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Patent number: 8359889Abstract: A vehicle door handle device, includes a cylinder lock for locking and unlocking a locking mechanism of an opening/closing panel, and a pair of pivot members pivotally attached to the opening/closing panel. One pivot member of the pair of pivot members is formed of a shutter capable of opening and closing a key insert hole of the cylinder lock, and another pivot member of the pair of pivot members has a pivotal force transmitting portion for transmitting a pivotal force in a direction to open the key insert hole to the one pivot member and is formed of an operating handle for opening and closing the opening/closing panel.Type: GrantFiled: February 15, 2012Date of Patent: January 29, 2013Assignee: Kabushiki Kaisha Tokai Rika Denki SeisakushoInventors: Toshiharu Katagiri, Yoshiyuki Seki
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Patent number: 8347679Abstract: An unlocking device includes a casing mounted to a side of a lock having a keyhole. A movable body is rotatably received in the casing about an axis. The movable body has a closed end having a through-hole. A key receiving seat is received in the movable body and has a passage. The keyhole is normally blocked by the closed end of the movable body. The movable body can be rotated to align the through-hole with the keyhole and the passage. A manually rotatable linking rod extends through the passage and has an engaging portion for coupling a key received in the passage. The key can be moved into the keyhole by moving the linking rod along the axis and can be rotated for a locking or unlocking operation.Type: GrantFiled: September 24, 2009Date of Patent: January 8, 2013Inventor: Shih-Te Liu
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Patent number: 8297089Abstract: A theft deterrent enclosure that eliminates unauthorized access is disclosed. The enclosure includes a door assembly having three sides and a wrapper assembly having three sides that mate to form a lockable enclosure. A key lock cylinder is mounted in a lock opening of the door assembly such that it blocks the lock opening in a locked position. A keyed interface operates a fastener, such as a compression latch, threaded coupling or lock plate, which is mounted on the door assembly such that the fastener secures the door assembly and the wrapper assembly in a closed position. The keyed interface is positioned on an interior side of the enclosure that is opposite and aligned with the lock opening. A guide sleeve is positioned inside the enclosure that guides a security keyed tool inserted through the lock opening toward the keyed interface.Type: GrantFiled: April 13, 2010Date of Patent: October 30, 2012Inventor: Johnny Edward Walker
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Patent number: 8291732Abstract: A retractable hand lever actuator which can be locked in a trough for driving a latch for a switch cabinet or the like is described. The hand lever is articulated at a drive shaft supported in the trough. According to the invention, the hand lever actuator comprises a handle such as a T-handle or L-handle having two connection levers which are arranged relative to one another in a parallelogram configuration and which are articulated by one end at the drive shaft and by the other end in a similar manner at the handle in such a way that, on the one hand, they hold the handle in its direction parallel to the extension of the trough when the handle is folded out of the trough and, on the other hand, are able to transmit a rotational movement of the handle to the drive shaft in the folded out position.Type: GrantFiled: February 15, 2008Date of Patent: October 23, 2012Assignee: DIRAK Dieter Ramsauer Konstruktionselemente GmbHInventors: Dieter Ramsauer, Klaus Bergmann, Reinhard Gottschling
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Patent number: 8176758Abstract: A swivel lever can be locked in a trough in a swiveled in position and comprises a locking device which is accommodated in the swivel lever and which can be unlocked by way of an access opening in the swivel lever. The access opening can be made inaccessible by means of a cover. According to the invention, the cover can be blocked mechanically, particularly electromechanically, in its covering position.Type: GrantFiled: August 27, 2008Date of Patent: May 15, 2012Assignee: Dirak Dieter Ramsauer Kontruktionselemente GmbHInventors: Dieter Ramsauer, Sebastian Koch, Andreas Langenberg
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Patent number: 8146393Abstract: A vehicle door handle device, includes a cylinder lock for locking and unlocking a locking mechanism of an opening/closing panel, and a pair of pivot members pivotally attached to the opening/closing panel. One pivot member of the pair of pivot members is formed of a shutter capable of opening and closing a key insert hole of the cylinder lock, and another pivot member of the pair of pivot members has a pivotal force transmitting portion for transmitting a pivotal force in a direction to open the key insert hole to the one pivot member and is formed of an operating handle for opening and closing the opening/closing panel.Type: GrantFiled: January 30, 2009Date of Patent: April 3, 2012Assignee: Kabushiki Kaisha Tokai Rika Denki SeisakushoInventors: Toshiharu Katagiri, Yoshiyuki Seki
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Patent number: 8061169Abstract: The present invention provides a locking system that is more secure and theft resistant than traditional key and cylinder systems. A hidden locking system is provided where access to the locking mechanism is hidden from view and cannot be rotated or engaged by screwdrivers, pens or other common tools. In another aspect the present a primary and all related secondary locking systems on an object such as a bicycle. In a further aspect the present invention provides lockup in applications where large and bulky key and cylinder systems are not possible or practical.Type: GrantFiled: September 15, 2006Date of Patent: November 22, 2011Assignee: Pinhead Components, Inc.Inventor: Linda Young
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Patent number: 7971459Abstract: A door lock and alarm in the form of a case which is attached to the exterior door handle by a clamping mechanism that stops movement of the case with respect to the door in all degrees of freedom, but allows the handle to turn inside the case. The case is provided with a lockable cover so as to permit an authorized user to open the cover and operate the door handle. An alarm device can be provided within the case to indicate tampering with the door lock.Type: GrantFiled: December 22, 2006Date of Patent: July 5, 2011Assignees: Bournemouth University, Matthew PriceInventor: Mathew Price
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Patent number: 7918117Abstract: A lock assembly including a housing, a fastener that has a head, a lock member that is movable between a first position and a second position, and a barrier that is movably disposed within the housing. The barrier is displaceable between a first position at which the barrier at least partially covers the fastener head, and a second position at which the fastener head is generally accessible. The barrier is coupled with the lock member such that the barrier displaces from the barrier first and second positions when the lock member displaces between the lock member first and second positions.Type: GrantFiled: June 11, 2010Date of Patent: April 5, 2011Assignee: Harrow Products, Inc.Inventors: George Frolov, Vu D. Nguyen
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Patent number: 7866194Abstract: An unlocking device includes a casing mounted to a side of a lock having a keyhole. A movable body is rotatably received in the casing about an axis. The movable body has a closed end having a hole. A key receiving seat is received in the movable body and has a key receiving hole. The keyhole is normally blocked by the closed end of the movable body. The movable body can be rotated to align the hole with the keyhole and the key receiving hole. A block is fixed to the movable body and includes a through-hole extending along the axis. A manually rotatable linking rod extends through the through-hole and has an engaging portion for coupling a key received in the key receiving hole. The key can be moved into the keyhole by moving the linking rod along the axis and can be rotated for locking or unlocking operation.Type: GrantFiled: September 24, 2009Date of Patent: January 11, 2011Inventor: Shih-Te Liu
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Publication number: 20100326149Abstract: A lock device includes a locking unit, a protective unit surrounding the locking unit, and a key unit extending through the protective unit and engaging the locking unit to lock or unlock the locking unit. The locking unit includes a lock head and a lock core. The protective unit includes a rotation member and a follower. The locking unit is sandwiched between the rotation member and the follower. The rotation member has a central portion provided with a passage aligning with the lock core and has a peripheral wall provided with an opening connected to the passage. Thus, the locking unit is hidden in the protective unit to prevent the lock core from being exposed from the protective unit so that a person cannot see the inner construction of the lock core and cannot unlock the lock core easily.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 30, 2009Publication date: December 30, 2010Inventors: Tsan-Lin Chang, Tsung-Ming Chang
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Patent number: 7757524Abstract: A shield device is for fastener(s) of a lock assembly that is adjustable between inoperable and operable states, each fastener including a head and being removably engageable with a door to connect the lock assembly therewith. The shield device includes a barrier displaceable between a first position, where the barrier covers the fastener head to prevent removal of the fastener, and a second position where the fastener is accessible to permit removal. The barrier is disposed in the first position when the lock is in the inoperable state and in the second position when the lock is in the operable state. Preferably, the lock assembly includes a member that adjusts the lock assembly between the operable and inoperable states and the barrier is coupled with the member. As such, when the lock member adjusts the lock assembly between the two states, the barrier displaces between the first and second positions.Type: GrantFiled: March 6, 2006Date of Patent: July 20, 2010Assignee: Harrow Products LLCInventors: George Frolov, Vu D. Nguyen
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Patent number: 7735347Abstract: An ignition switch device is provided with a switch having a key hole allowing a regular ignition key K to be inserted thereinto, and capable of being rotationally operated in a predetermined direction with the ignition key K inserted to start and stop an engine of an industrial machine, a case covering the switch and formed with an insertion hole allowing the key hole to face the outside, and a main guide shape composed of a groove having a V-shaped cross-section, which is formed on the surface of the case, and extending toward the insertion hole to allow the tip Ka of the ignition key K to be guided to the key hole.Type: GrantFiled: May 28, 2008Date of Patent: June 15, 2010Assignees: Asahi Denso Co., Ltd., Kubota CorporationInventors: Akihiko Tsuchikiri, Takehiro Sakai, Masaki Ueda, Keisuke Miura, Hiroshi Kawanami, Ikuhiro Uotani, Yoshiaki Miyahara, Tadayoshi Umemoto
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Patent number: 7707863Abstract: An ignition switch device is provided with a switching device 2 having a key hole 2a, and capable of being rotationally operated in a predetermined direction with an ignition key K inserted to start and stop the engine of an industrial machine, a case 3 covering the switching device 2 and formed with an insertion hole 3b allowing the key hole 2a to face the outside, a shutter 4 rotatable between a closed position where the insertion hole 3b of the case 3 is closed, and an open position where the insertion hole 3b is opened to allow the key hole 2a to face outside, and a protruding portion 7 formed within the range of rotation of the shutter 4 while protruding from the surface 3a of the case 3 and whose protruding end contacts the rear surface 4b of the shutter 4 while the shutter 4 rotates.Type: GrantFiled: May 28, 2008Date of Patent: May 4, 2010Assignees: Asahi Denso Co., Ltd., Kubota CorporationInventors: Akihiko Tsuchikiri, Takehiro Sakai, Masaaki Ueda, Keisuke Miura, Hiroshi Kawanami
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Patent number: 7629892Abstract: A restraining device includes an alarm circuit which activates an alarm if a restrained individual tampers with the device. The restraining device includes a hinged cover which when closed covers both the key hole of the restraining device and the power source for the alarm circuit. A first sensor senses when the cover is open, and a second sensor senses when the device's double lock mechanism is engaged.Type: GrantFiled: December 12, 2006Date of Patent: December 8, 2009Inventor: Charles E. DeMott
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Patent number: 7591159Abstract: An ignition switch device is provided with a switch having a key hole, and capable of being rotationally operated in a predetermined direction with an ignition key inserted to start and stop the engine of an industrial machine, a case covering the switch and formed with an insertion hole allowing the key hole to face the outside, a shutter rotatable between a closed position where the insertion hole of the case is closed, and an open position where the insertion hole is opened to allow the key hole to face outside, and a gutter formed on the surface of the case, and extending toward an outer end of the case while a base end communicates with the insertion hole.Type: GrantFiled: May 28, 2008Date of Patent: September 22, 2009Assignees: Asahi Denso Co., Ltd., Kubota CorporationInventors: Akihiko Tsuchikiri, Takehiro Sakai, Masaaki Ueda, Keisuke Miura, Hiroshi Kawanami
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Patent number: 7581423Abstract: A protective cover for a keyway disposed on an end surface of a lock is provided. A housing is adapted to be assembled over the lock end surface. The housing includes an opening that surrounds the keyway. At least one door is disposed in the housing opening. The door includes an edge for aligning with the keyway in a key insertion position. When a key is pressed against the door, the door moves away from the keyway, providing a key opening in the housing opening for insertion of the key into the keyway. At least one door biasing member engages the door and biases the edge of the door toward the keyway. The door is mounted on a pivot member disposed in the housing opening such that the pivot member and door pivot within the opening when the key is inserted into the keyway and turned in the lock. At least one pivot biasing member engages the pivot member to hold the edge of the door in alignment with the keyway when the keyway is in the key insertion position.Type: GrantFiled: May 2, 2006Date of Patent: September 1, 2009Assignee: Master Lock Company LLCInventors: Mike Brojanac, Gary Burmesch, Frank Scott
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Patent number: 7540177Abstract: This invention publicizes a kind of fingerprint locks with patterns of propagation, comprising of lock body, characterized by a raised fingerprint groove for lock opening, a slide lid provided on the lock body with slide connection to the body, and surrounding the fingerprint groove. There is an animal and plant pattern on surface of the slide lid and another appropriate animal and plant pattern below the lock body, which is of pattern consistent with that on the slide lid and both together forms a 3D propagation pattern. Because of the above-mentioned structure, the lock is of a beautiful appearance and strong effect of decoration.Type: GrantFiled: January 22, 2008Date of Patent: June 2, 2009Inventor: Xianhao Luo
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Patent number: 7526936Abstract: A handle assembly for a vehicle is provided that includes a handle body that is attached to the vehicle door. A key cylinder is mounted to the handle body and is operable to manually lock and unlock the vehicle door. A cover is provided that is movable between a covered position that hides the key cylinder from view and an open position that exposes the key cylinder. The cover can slide or pivot between the open and closed positions. The cover protects the key cylinder from the elements and improves the overall appearance of the vehicle door.Type: GrantFiled: February 15, 2007Date of Patent: May 5, 2009Assignee: Magna Closures Inc.Inventors: Jason David Niskanen, Krzysztof Groszkowski, Andrew R. Daniels, Dragan Mrkovic
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Patent number: 7481084Abstract: A foldable lock structure includes an outer shell, an inner shell, a lock core, a lock case, a lock cover and a foldable lock rod set. The outer shell, the inner shell, and the lock core are all secured in the lock case and the lock cover. The lock core is secured in the inner shell. The lock case has a slidable anti-dust cover at the bottom thereof. The foldable lock set is connected to the outer shell and the lock cover in a rotatable manner.Type: GrantFiled: April 8, 2008Date of Patent: January 27, 2009Inventor: Chun-Hsien Wu
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Publication number: 20080264123Abstract: The invention relates to a cylinder core (1) which can be mounted in a rotatable manner in a locking device, in particular of a storage compartment or of a glove compartment of a motor vehicle, and has a head region (6), which has a key channel (2) into which a key can be introduced, and a retaining region (7), which adjoins the head region (6) and is formed with a control means (8) which, when the cylinder core (1) is rotated about its axis of rotation (11), moves an arresting means, which is arranged in the locking device, for a closing and/or opening operation. The invention provides for the cylinder core (1) to have at least two material bodies (6, 7, 8), wherein a first material body (6, 7) is configured with the head region (6), which contains a first plastic, and a second material body (7, 8) is designed with the control means (8), which contains a second plastic, the second plastic having a higher strength than the first plastic.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 27, 2006Publication date: October 30, 2008Applicant: HUF HULSBECK & FURST GMBH & CO. KGInventors: Frank Kuhnke, Armin Geurden, Dirk Jacob
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Patent number: 7437898Abstract: A lock device includes a lock head, a lock case, a cap, and a lock shaft unit. The lock head is inserted into the lock case. The lock case is provided with an anti-dust cover which is rotatable with respect to the cap. The lock shaft unit is pivotally connected to the lock case, allowing the lock shaft unit to rotate in 360 degrees with respect to the lock case.Type: GrantFiled: November 1, 2007Date of Patent: October 21, 2008Inventor: Wen-chun Su
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Publication number: 20080223095Abstract: The present invention provides a locking system that is more secure and theft resistant than traditional key and cylinder systems. A hidden locking system is provided where access to the locking mechanism is hidden from view and cannot be rotated or engaged by screwdrivers, pens or other common tools. In another aspect the present a primary and all related secondary locking systems on an object such as a bicycle. In a further aspect the present invention provides lockup in applications where large and bulky key and cylinder systems are not possible or practical.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 15, 2006Publication date: September 18, 2008Inventor: Linda Young
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Patent number: 7401484Abstract: A handle, housing and cover assembly includes an relatively thick oval handle sandwiched between a relatively thin oval housing base and a relatively thin oval cover. The oval exteriors of these three relatively movable components are of substantially the same size and shape, and align when the cover is closed and when the handle is in its normal, non-operated position to provide a low profile stack of components that can nest comfortably within the palm of one's hand so the palmed cover can be moved by gentle hand pressure between closed and open positions, and so the handle can be pivoted by fingertip pressure between non-operated and operated positions. The cover, when open, provides access to a keyway into which a key can be inserted and turned to selectively prevent and permit turning of the handle relative to the housing base.Type: GrantFiled: November 22, 2005Date of Patent: July 22, 2008Assignee: The Eastern CompanyInventors: Matthew L. Holmes, Brian M. Ott
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Patent number: 7377144Abstract: A protective device for an electronic lock includes a fixing plate mounted in a casing of an electronic lock and located behind an opening of the casing. The fixing plate includes a through-hole aligned with the opening. A protective cover is mounted to the fixing plate and movable between a shielding position shielding the through-hole of the fixing plate and the opening of the casing and a revealing position not shielding the through-hole of the fixing plate and the opening of the casing. The protective cover is drivable by a motor to move between the shielding position and the revealing position. A keypad is mounted to an outer side of the casing. A motor is activated to drive the protective cover when a pin code is input through the keypad.Type: GrantFiled: January 15, 2007Date of Patent: May 27, 2008Assignee: I-Tek Metal Mfg. Co., Ltd.Inventor: Zhao-Hong Huang
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Patent number: 7363787Abstract: A steering lock system with a control knob for a vehicle, comprises: a cylinder rotatably carried in a stationary housing; a rotor relatively rotatably inserted into the cylinder and having a key hole into which a mechanical key can be inserted; and a control knob mounted on the rotor. In the steering lock system, the control knob comprises: a knob body fixed to the rotor and having a key guide hole for guiding the insertion of the mechanical key into the key hole; and a knob cap detachably mounted to the knob body to cover the entire knob body in such a manner that its outer surface forms a design face.Type: GrantFiled: February 18, 2005Date of Patent: April 29, 2008Assignees: Honda Motor Co., Ltd., Kabushiki Kaisha Honda LockInventors: Jin Yukihara, Mikihiko Kawase, Kazunaga Kasai
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Patent number: 7347071Abstract: To provide a key cylinder device equipped with a handle lock mechanism which can maintain a handle lock mechanism of a key cylinder unit with a shutter to provide an improved assembleability of the key cylinder device. The bolts for fixing a shutter housing are attached from the back surface of the top plate of an inverted angular U-shaped bracket. Thus, even when a gap is generated between the shutter housing and a vehicle body cover, the bolts are not exposed and hence cannot be easily loosened. In addition, by mounting the key cylinder device in the vehicle body cover and then mounting the vehicle body cover thereon, assembleability can be improved.Type: GrantFiled: August 24, 2004Date of Patent: March 25, 2008Assignee: Honda Motor Co., Ltd.Inventors: Shin Nakai, Susumu Michisaka
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Patent number: 7322218Abstract: A tank cap for closing a fuel supply port of a fuel tank is provided on its upper surface with a key hole and a cover for covering the key hole. The cover opens and closes the key hole by making the cover swing via a support shaft. Finger catch concave portions are formed at least on both sides of the cover in an axial direction of the support shaft, and each of the finger catch concave portions is structured such that it is possible to insert a finger thereinto and to pinch both side edges in the axial direction of the cover by the inserted finger. Further, a leading end portion of the cover is preferably formed in a tapered shape in plan view.Type: GrantFiled: June 21, 2006Date of Patent: January 29, 2008Assignee: Kawasaki Jukogyo Kabushiki KaishaInventors: Toshihiro Yonemura, Hidetaka Kawamura, Yu Shibuta