Abstract: Here is provided a device for securing a standard deadbolt lock in a locked orientation so that the deadbolt lock cannot be unlocked by an intruder. The device disclosed includes an elongated member pivotally coupled to a base member by a pivotal joint. The base member is securely mounted to a housing of the deadbolt lock and the protruding member has an elongated groove dimensioned and configured to receive the latch of the deadbolt lock and secure it within the groove such that the latch cannot be rotated to unlock the deadbolt lock. The protruding member is pivotally movable between a closed position wherein the latch is contained within the groove and an extended position wherein the protruding member is positioned away from the latch.

Abstract: Certain embodiments described herein are directed to lock inserts that are configured to prevent removal of a key from a lock assembly comprising the lock insert when the lock assembly is in an unlocked position. The lock insert can be configured to permit removal of the key when the lock assembly is in a locked position.

Abstract: A lock consists of an elongated track which is attached to the panel of a door. A slider runs in the track from a retracted position in which the slider is spaced apart from the knob which operates the deadbolt to an engaged position in which the slider is in contact with the knob and prevents it from turning. The slider can be locked in that position by means of a locking pin. The pin may also be used to immobilizes the slider in the retracted position.

Abstract: In one example, a padlock storage system includes a central portion including a padlock body having a shackle and a key for opening the padlock body. The system includes an upper end having a chamber for accommodating the shackle and a lower end having a chamber for placement of a key. Additionally, a coupling system between the central portion and the lower end allows for rotation of the lower end in relation to the central portion and promotes the unlocking of the shackle, where the key activates the unlocking. The padlock system is operable in two operating positions, where the upper and lower ends are able to attach to each other by removal of the central portion or where the central portion is attached to both ends. When the central portion is removed, a retention capsule for containing the key is formed, and which can be held in an apparatus.

Abstract: The present invention, and inventive system, is a new locking mechanism that prevents entry for doors, or other barriers that can use a deadbolt system, or system comparable to a deadbolt system. The present invention can be installed and works in conjunction with the existing deadbolt assembly to prevent lock picking, a bump key, or a user's own key from being used to open the door. In the present invention, by engaging the arm latch, or arm actuator, of the present invention, over the turn knob on an existing deadbolt, the present invention prevents the free rotation movement of the turn knob, thus not allowing retraction of the deadbolt, and entry through that door or barrier.

Abstract: Deadbolt locking devices for preventing a deadbolt from being unlocked from the outside are provided. The deadbolt locking devices may include a connecting assembly, for engaging a door knob to provide leverage to resist turning of the handle of the deadbolt, and a housing member for engaging the handle of the deadbolt when in a locked position. The deadbolt locking devices can accommodate various configurations of door hardware without sacrificing convenience of use and without sacrificing confidence in its correct placement. Various configurations of door hardware can include the position of the deadbolt knob in relation to the door knob, the angular position of the handle of the deadbolt when it is in the locked position, whether the door is hinged on the left or right side and whether the deadbolt knob turns clockwise or counter-clockwise to lock the door.

Abstract: A valve which is controlled using a master key such that only an authorized person is able to turn the valve on and off. The valve is constructed such that a fluid passage is controlled by rotating a handle relative to a body, including a locking device for maintaining a locked state of the handle relative to the body. A master key slot, which extends to the locking device, is formed in the handle, so that, when the master key is inserted into the master key slot, the locked state of the handle is released such that the fluid passage can be controlled by the rotation of the handle.

Abstract: A blocking apparatus is disclosed for selectively blocking movement of a deadbolt actuation lever on a door. The apparatus includes a base mounting plate for mounting on the door, the base mounting plate including an engaging portion for positioning against the inside surface of the door and a deadbolt receiving portion for positioning against the edge surface of the door. The apparatus also includes a mounting shaft mounted on and extending from the engaging portion and a blocking member mounted on the mounting shaft and movable between a block position and an unblocked position. The block position is characterized by the blocking member blocking movement of the deadbolt actuation lever from the locked orientation to the unlocked orientation. The unblocked position of the blocking member is characterized by the deadbolt actuation lever being free to move without interference by the blocking member.

Abstract: An ignition module assembly having a housing member connectable to an ignition system the housing having an undulating surface. A slider member is connected to the housing member and moved between a plurality of discrete positions. The slider member controls the ignition system based on its discrete position. The slider member is configured to receive a key fob. A spring member is compressed between the slider member and the undulating surface and is configured to slide along the undulating surface as the slider member moves between the plurality of discrete positions. The undulations correspond to the discrete positions and a user inserting the key fob into the ignition module assembly and moving the slider member receives haptic feedback to discern the position of the slider member.

Abstract: A method and storage and locking arrangement for storing keys to locks and controlling the use of keys. The storage and locking arrangement consists of a closed box or a similar storage unit, a central lock and its key, as well as a number of auxiliary locks, each having its designated key. The locks are arranged in a closed box or similar storage unit so that they can be unlocked using keys from the outside of the box. The central lock is arranged to control the operation of the auxiliary locks so that when the central lock is locked, it prevents the keys to the auxiliary locks from being removed from their respective locks, and once the central lock is unlocked, it can be used to select the operation of any single auxiliary lock at a time using the corresponding key so that the key to the auxiliary lock can be removed from the auxiliary lock.

Abstract: Disclosed is a device for starting and operating an engine in a motor vehicle. Said device comprises an ID generator (20) which can be inserted into a stationary receptacle of the motor vehicle and is provided with an engaging means (25.1, 25.2) on at least one sidewall. At least one lever (30.1, 30.2) of the first class that encompasses a retaining arm and a control arm (32.1, 32.2) is used for retaining the ID generator (20) in the receptacle. The retaining arm is fitted with opposite engaging means (25.1, 25.2) while the control arm (32.1, 32.2) is equipped with a control point for the swiveling movement of the lever (30.1, 30.2) as well as a locking point (34.1) for a locking device which secures the inserted position of the ID generator (20). In order to embody the inventive device in a compact manner, a stationarily pivot-mounted elbow lever (30.1, 30.2) whose control arm (32.1, 32.2) extends perpendicular to the direction of insertion of the ID generator (20) is used in the receptacle.

Abstract: A cabinet lock includes a lock shell, a lock frame and a restricting device. The lock shell defines a card insertion space, the lock frame includes a slide portion, a hasp portion, an initiative portion and a core, the hasp portion defines a slide groove, the initiative portion is fixed to the hasp portion within the slide groove. The core extends into the main shell to contact with the hasp portion. A block and a protruding portion are defined where the lock block moves away from the stop portion by an external force displacing the extruding portion. Thus, the key can be removed from the core when the card is inserted, and the block locks the card and does not permit removal of the card. The card can be removed when the key is inserted into the core which avoids the loss of the card and the key together.

Abstract: A device to facilitate manipulating a key by persons having restricted finger and/or hand use that includes a key holding unit with a socket in one end thereof and means to removably secure a key to such unit. The device also includes a hand tool that has a hand grippable body portion with a rounded outer surface in which there is located finger engageable indentations. The indentations are spaced apart from one another around an outer peripheral portion of the body to facilitate gripping and turning the same. A shaft projects outwardly from the body a terminating in a rounded bullet like free outer end that facilitates inserting the same into the socket in the key holding unit. The shaft has a portion proximate the rounded end that is non circular in outline cross sectional shape that is matingly insertable into the socket in the key holding unit. For those having limited hand movement there is provided a reversible ratchet between the hey holding unit and the hand tool.

Abstract: A lock guard system for efficiently securing a dead bolt lock mechanism from outside access. The lock guard system includes a stop member comprised of a base including an upper slot and a plate that includes a lower slot for receiving a sleeve and fastener. The stop member connects to an existing dead bolt mechanism by extending the fastener and sleeve through the lower slot into an existing aperture in a covering plate. The stop member is able to adjust about the sleeve and lower slot to allow the dead bolt mechanism to operate both normally or to prevent the knob that controls the dead bolt from rotating.

Abstract: A system and apparatus for controlling keys or other objects is provided. The key can only be removed when an access control key identifying the individual who is removing the key is inserted. The access control key cannot be removed until the key is returned.

Abstract: A gate management system for controlling an operation of a gate of a vault including a biometrics information management device having a first memory, storing biometrics information of at least a first and second persons, the first person being required to be accompanied with the second person to pass through the gate and the second person being able to pass the gate alone, a gate management device having a second memory, temporarily storing biometrics information of the first and second person in the second memory, and comparing the temporarily stored information with the information stored in the first memory, a controller controlling an operation of the gate based on a result of the comparison performed by the gate management device.

Abstract: A method of reminding a person from locking themselves out of a room or dwelling comprises the steps of hanging a key on a door frame adjacent a door opening having a door hingedly mounted thereon, in such a position that when the door is swung open with respect to the door frame, the door will engage the key and dislodge the key from its means of support to cause it to fall to a floor surface adjacent the door opening. These steps alert the person of the presence of the key so as to remind the person to pick up and retain the key before allowing the door to close, thus preventing the person from being locked out of entry to the room without the key if the door automatically locks upon closing.

Abstract: A lock with a fixable key includes a shell, an upper half core, a lower half core, an elastic member and a fixable key. The upper and the lower half core contained in the shell respectively have a lengthwise passageway for a flexible moving member of the key to extend in to unlock the lock. The lower half core has a key hole in a rear end, and a groove for containing the elastic member having an upper end to fit in a notch formed in the groove. The key has the moving member, a push block and a housing having a position recess to engage the upper end of the elastic member so as to position the key in unlocking and make the moving member smoothly slide in the passageway of the lock to prevent the key from deadlocked or breaking in handling in unlocking or locking.

Abstract: A customer key actuated lock includes a retention mechanism which prevents counterrotation of the customer key plug to roation from the locked position toward the unlocked position and further includes a release mechanism to disengage the retention mechanism.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a device (10) for starting and for locking/unlocking a motor vehicle, of the type comprising: a key (11) carrying at least one control for locking/unlocking the vehicle, a support (12) designed to accommodate the key in an appropriate housing (13) and to detect the presence of this key in the housing, and an element for starting/stopping the vehicle engine, the device being characterized in that the starting/stopping element is a bistable button (15) formed on the support (12), the said button (15) furthermore constituting a structure for immobilizing the key (11) in the housing (13) when the vehicle is in operation.

Abstract: An attachment for a door of a safety deposit box cubical for modifying its locking system wherein the locking system comprises a flange forming a part of one of the bank keys extending laterally of the key and anchored to the door for providing access to a safety deposit box by merely using a second assigned key.

Abstract: A security device which is mounted on a door adjacent a deadbolt lock. The security device is a chain which will have a link with a ring at one end which is passed around the knob on the deadbolt to prevent the deadbolt knob from being turned and, therefore, opened.

Abstract: A dead-bolt locking device for preventing a dead-bolt lock from being picked open. The dead-bolt locking device includes a generally rectangular support member having a back side, a front side, a front end, and a back end, and also having a track disposed in the front side and extending through the front end and terminating near the back end; and also includes a locking member having a back side, a front side, a front end, a slot extending through the front end and being adapted to receive the handle of the dead-bolt lock, and a boss integrally attached to the back side and being slidably received in the track; and further includes a handle member integrally attached to the front side of the locking member.

Abstract: An apparatus having two barrel and tumbler locks which are longitudinally overlapped and conjoined to operate in combination with each other. When the first lock is moved to an open position it becomes frozen with the key snagged therein. The second lock is used to unfreeze and release the key from the first lock. Both locks are of the type having a barrel and tumbler. The first lock has a barrel having a ramped circumferential groove segment having a shallow end portion. A groove wafer extends from the tumbler into this groove. The second release lock has a circumferential groove segment in its barrel similarly having a groove wafer extending from the tumbler into this groove.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for accessing a safe deposit box stored in a vault. The safe deposit box includes a customer lock and a bank lock, each of which must be opened to access the box. Apparatus is provided to permanently maintain the bank lock in an open position and to enable a customer to enter the vault without requiring the assistance of a bank teller.

Abstract: A deadlock bolt or key bolt securing assembly adapted to be fastened to a door or panel by an adhesive is provided. The assembly includes a base supporting member and a locking means having a locking arm for positioning the locking means over an operating key or handle to prevent the key or handle from being turned from the outside. When a lock is in the open position, the locking arm may be laid back against the supporting door or panel.

Abstract: A lock assembly includes a retaining block having a substantially rectangular recess with a shoulder defining a transition between a wider outer portion and a narrow or inner portion. A door knob shaft having a rectangular cross-section extends through the inner portion of the recess in the retaining block for extending and retracting a striker. A substantially rectangular locking bar engageable with the recess has a shape which corresponds with the recess. The locking bar has a slot at one end for engaging and capturing the door knob shaft to prevent its rotation. When the orientation of the locking bar is reversed, the locking bar rests on the shoulder of the recess and does not engage the door knob shaft.

Abstract: A restraint/safety belt for operators of motor vehicles to be used in conjunction with the ignition key/keys of said motor vehicles. Said restraint/safety belt to be installed as a permanent part of the motor vehicle so as to prevent the operators from leaving their respective vehicles without removing their keys from the ignition switch.

Abstract: A safety device is disclosed for converting the inside cylinder of a double cylinder deadbolt assembly to one which captivates a key inserted into the assembly to permit it to rotate to operate the deadbolt. The device prevents removal of the inside key under normal circumstances. This is accomplished by a base member, which is attached to the face of the inside cylinder or cylinder lock assembly. The base member has a circular opening in it, defined by an inwardly-turned shoulder. A key-holding member is rotatably captured between the shoulder of the base member and the face of the cylinder lock assembly, when it is secured to the face of the lock assembly, to permit insertion and rotation of a key in the lock assembly. The key-holding member includes a device for securing the key against removal from it when the assembly is in place. No modification of the cylinder lock assembly is necessary.

Abstract: A master key board device for the retention, protection, and control of keys. The device is preferably wall mountable, having a face plate containing slots for a desired number of keys. Each key slot has an associated locking device which is controlled by a universal key. The locking device carries an arm which engages specially modified keys to retain them in the key board, and releases them to persons having the proper universal key, but retains the universal key, so that keys can be removed from only one slot by each universal key.

Abstract: A lock having a key-actuated rotary barrel. Said key comprises a holding head axially slidably mounted on a body which head has a radial abutment. The lock has a key entrance surface spaced from the key entrance of the barrel and said surface has a key inserting opening having at least one radial abutment cooperable with said radial abutment of the key head for an axial position of the key head with respect to the key body.