Abstract: A cable end locking device that is used for securing the swaged end of a cable that is attached to a portable equipment. The device is simple, having only three parts: a tubular shell with an axial hole in one end for inserting a cable end, a tubular piston with an axial bore that is located inside the shell, and a key-operated cylinder lock that locks the piston in place. The piston bore hole and shell end hole are offset, which reduces the cable aperture, so that when locked, an inserted cable end can not be pulled out of the shell hole. An alternative embodiment of the device does not use a cylinder lock as the locking means. Instead, means are provided for a wire rope, cable, shaft or padlock to be used to lock the piston in place. The device can also be used to secure the end of a shaft.

Abstract: A key operated restraining device is provided to create a securing loop of adjustable dimension. The device includes a locking head portion, an elongated smooth surfaced strap insertable into the locking head portion to form a securing loop of adjustable dimension, a support block disposed in the interior of the head portion, and a pawl member. Both the support block and the pawl member terminate in a spaced relation to an interior wall surface of the head portion and form a slideway for the strap operation. The pawl member is connected to the locking head by a resilient hinge structure with a spike inserted into or attached to the pawl biasing the pawl member into a locking position wherein the locking structure is operative to lockably engage a smooth strap and a release position wherein the locking structure is disengaged from the strap.

Abstract: A steel cable lock including a steel cable, a lock body fixed at one end of the steel cable, a lock pin member and a fitting ring formed at the other end of the steel cable. A movable sleeve member is fitted on the steel cable with a subsidiary steel cable extending from the sleeve member. The lock pin member is disposed at a free end of the subsidiary steel cable. When used, the lock body at one end of the steel cable and the subsidiary steel cable as well as the lock pin member are first passed through the fitting ring at the other end of the steel cable to wind the steel cable around a fixed article and fix the end of the steel cable with the fitting ring on the fixed article such as a pole or a rail. Then the end of the steel cable with the lock body, the subsidiary steel cable and the pin lock member are wound around the article to be locked and then the lock pin member is plugged into the lock body to achieve a locking effect.

Abstract: A U-lock holder for stowing a U-lock on a bicycle frame. The holder comprises a brace for connection to a leg of the U-lock, and a bracket for connection to a part of the bicycle frame. The brace and the bracket are adapted for engagement and disengagement with and from each other. The brace includes a collar, a tongue, and opposed intermediate articulations between the collar and the tongue. The bracket includes a mount, a channel, a saddle, and opposed intermediate guides between the channel and the saddle. The collar is adapted to receive and to be affixed to a leg of the U-lock. The mount is adapted to abut against the bicycle frame. A strap tightly affixes the bracket to the bicycle frame. Mating of the brace and the bracket effect simultaneous engagement of (1) the tongue and the articulations of the brace, and (2) the channel and the guides of the bracket.

Abstract: There is disclosed herein relatively simple locking devices for sporting items such snowboards and the like. In one form of the locking device, the same includes a member which can be affixed to a binding of a snowboard, and includes a releasable cable which can be wrapped around a fixed or stationary object so as to secure the sporting item thereto for safe storage. In one embodiment, the cable is normally retained in a flanged section of a pad of the locking system, but can be released therefrom for attachment to the fixed or stationery object. In another embodiment, the cable can be retained around a boot binding assembly.

Abstract: A shackle lock includes a lock casing, a lock core received in the lock casing, and a shackle unit which has first and second shackle connecting members extendible into first and second shackle holes in the lock casing and a flexible shackle portion connected to the shackle connecting members at two opposite ends. The first shackle connecting member engages the lock core when the lock core is operated to a locking state, and is disengaged from the lock core when the lock core is operated to an unlocking state, thereby permitting removal thereof from the lock casing. The second shackle connecting member is provided with a spring-loaded retaining member for engaging the lock casing. The retaining member is accessible with the use of a tool inserted into the first shackle hole after removal of the first shackle connecting member, and is adapted to be actuated by the tool for disengaging from the lock casing in order to permit removal of the second shackle connecting member from the lock casing.

Abstract: A computer lock includes a first locking plate, the first locking plate including a handle, a hook rod, and a coupling structure connected between the handle of the first locking plate and the hook rod ofthe first locking plate, the handle of the first locking plate having a locating hole, the hook rod of the first locking plate having a free end terminating in a hooked portions; a second locking plate, the second locking plate including a handle, a hook rod, and a pivot hole disposed between the handle of the second locking plate and the hook rod of the second locking plate and pivoted to the coupling structure of the first locking plate, the handle of the second locking plate having a locating hole, the hook rod of the first locking plate having a free end terminating in a hooked portion; and a retainer member adapted for insertion into the locating hole of the first locking plate and the locating hole of the second locking plate.

Abstract: A device for coupling a cable to a locking member provided at an end of the cable. A coupling device includes a slot portion provided with a slot for receiving the locking member, and at least one cable portion that extends from the slot portion, the cable portion being formed with an opening for receiving passage of the cable therein. An object that includes an opening or passage may receive the cable for being secured thereby.

Abstract: A cable lock has a cable and a latch assembly. The latch assembly includes a body, a latch bolt, a lock post and a cylinder. One end of the cable is permanently connected to the body. A latch bolt can be detachably inserted into the body and is permanently connected to the other end of the cable. A lock post is rotatably mounted in the body to securely lock the lock post. The cylinder has a keyhole defined in one end of the cylinder, a spindle rotatably mounted on the other end of the cylinder and means for activating the lock post to rotate with the spindle to release the latch bolt. This configuration provides enough space to allow the cable to curl. A force unbalance can be avoided, and the ease of locking or unlocking the cable lock will be improved.

Abstract: A security device, for a backpack 51, comprises a cover in the form of a wire netting 50 that is held snugly to the backpack by a draw line 53. The draw line is taughtened and locked tight with a locking mechanism 54. The cover prevents tampering with or removing the backpack from the wearer, and especially the slicing open of backpack to remove its contents.

Abstract: A coupling lock having a base, a catch provided on the base, a restraining member on a free end of the catch. A matching cover is also provided on the base, having a channel with a through hole provided through the channel. The through hole is located so that when the cover is closed upon the base, the catch is inserted into the channel while the restraining member on the catch is deformed to penetrate into the through hole due to the compression by the cover. Such penetration secures the base and the cover together. A locking coil chamber member containing a plurality of pins located in multiple rows is provided on the base.

Abstract: An adjustable cable loop locking system for securing two spaced apart articles, such as a boat to dock piling, with a length of flexible cable is disclosed. The system includes first and second mechanisms slidably disposed on opposite end portions of a cable in which are formed first and second cable loops respectively. A flexible sheath, which may be a conventional hollow hydraulic hose, slidably covers a central portion of cable and is affixed on opposite ends thereof to the first and second mechanisms to fix the distance between the mechanism as measured along the central portion of the cable. The two lead-in portions of the first loop slidably extend through the first mechanism except that one of these lead-in portions which contains a free end of the cable can be selectively locked in a stationary position in the first mechanism by operation of a locking handle when desired.

Abstract: The present creation is focused on providing structural improvements to the locking device by pivotable installing a windlass in the interior body of the lock for winding the steel cable, also installed at one lateral side is a single-direction ratchet gear, with a rotary spring bent at another lateral side to drive the windlass, and a stopper of the locking mechanism controlled by the core of the locking device set at one lateral side of the windlass to cope with a compressed spring; a tenon and mortise are fixed onto the stopper corresponding to the single-direction ratchet gear, and at the end of the steel cable a ring is used to connect it with the locking pin on the steel cable or at the extreme end of the U-shape rod. When the locking pin is locked together with the body of the locking device, the safety helmet and other articles can then be locked firmly.

Abstract: A coupler device for securing an additional wire rope cable without a lock to a wire rope cable with a lock on one end. The coupler includes an internal planar cavity and cavity openings that are sized and arranged to allow a first cable without a locked end to pass through the cavity and allow a second cable having a loop end and a distal locked end to pass its loop end through the device in a direction orthogonal to the plane of the cavity, resulting in the second cable crossing above and adjacent to the first cable, preventing its removal from the coupler. The coupler devices present a simple method of coupling and securing to each other a variety of cable configurations, including securing a cable to a shaft or padlock.

Abstract: A shackle lock having a shackle with at least two ends and whose length can be adjusted, a lock body, and a lock stud is disclosed. One end of the shackle is secured to the lock body and secured at another end to the lock stud. The lock body has at least one insertion hole, and the shackle lock also has at least one intermadiate shackle lock stud which is connected in between two ends of the shackle. The effective shackle length can be adjusted easily so as to be used both as a large size shackle lock and as a small size shackle lock.

Abstract: A security device affixable to a package includes a housing, a strap, and a crossover connector carried by a cable. The strap is formed with a toothed channel containing a plurality of teeth that lockingly engage with a plurality of locking fingers formed on the housing. The strap is selectively and slidably received within the housing and cannot be removed without the use of a special key. When the key is inserted into the housing, the pins of the key simultaneously deflect the locking fingers out of locking engagement with the teeth of the toothed channel, thus permitting the strap to be removed from the housing. The cable and crossover connector are configured such that the cable is in a figure-8 configuration, thus permitting a single cable to carry the housing and the strap of the security device, and further permitting a single cable to extend across all six surfaces of the parallelepiped package.

Abstract: A variably-sized strap lock includes a strap and a lock body. The strap consists of a free end portion, a hinge portion and a lock portion. A variably-sized loop is formed by inserting the strap into the lock body and pulling the strap through the lock body to remove excess slack. The lock body engages either a series of teeth or a pair of chain-like members located on the strap and prevents withdrawal without disengagement by the user. A pair of hinges or the pair of chain-like members of the strap allow the hinge portion of the strap to lie flush against the lock body portion of the strap thus allowing the strap lock to be tightly secured onto an object to prevent rattling or inadvertent disengagement.

Abstract: A security device, for a backpack 51, comprises a cover in the form of a wire netting 50 that is held snugly to the backpack by a draw line 53. The draw line is taughtened and locked tight with a locking mechanism 54. The cover prevents tampering with or removing the backpack from the wearer, and especially the slicing open of backpack to remove its contents.

Abstract: A steel wire rope lock includes a lock housing, a steel wire rope having a first end and a second end, a first end connector for fixing tightly the first end of the steel wire rope, a second end connector for fixing tightly the second end of the steel wire rope and a lock fitted in the lock housing. The first end connector is inserted into the mouth of the lock housing. The lock is inserted in the other end of the lock housing. Then, the second end connector is inserted into the lateral hole of the lock housing, and the steel bead provided half in the round hole of the second end connector is compressed by the inner wall of the lateral hole to withdraw wholly in the round hole. When the second end connector being inserted more downwardly, the steel bead will be pushed outward by the spring in the round hole to be caught in the arc groove. Thus, the second end connector is firmly fixed in the lock housing.

Abstract: A cable lock and complementary bracket for securely attaching the cable lock to a bicycle frame when not in use. The bracket has an attachment portion that mounts the bracket to a frame strut and a seat with a cavity into which the lock head of the cable lock fits. The cavity is funnel shaped to limit movement between the lock head and bracket. An arm on the bracket includes a tongue that extends into a groove in the lock head to securely retain the lock head in the bracket. The tongue is biased into the groove and is manually removable by bending the arm to allow removal of the lock head from the bracket.

Abstract: An improved steel cable lock includes of a steel cable, a lock body provided with a lock hole at one side thereof, and a buckle rod provided with an embed rod at one end thereof. The feature of the improved steel cable lock has one end of steel is circled with split ring which is fastened by a steel cable piece. The rod body of buckle rod is run through a hole at the both sides. In addition, at the top end of rod body is protruded with two relative interval fix pieces. Between the two fix pieces have an embed trough providing the rear end of embed rod to insert in then pivoting with the bolt. Another end of the steel cable extends through the hole in the buckle rod and is received by a sheath tube affixed to the lock body. Thus, the lock body and buckle rod can revolve on the steel cable and the buckle rod can move adjustable between the both ends of steel cable, the embed rod of buckle rod can revolve also.

Abstract: A shaft retainer device that comprises three major components: a barrel shaped housing, a leverable gripping assembly which is located inside the housing along its central axis, and a key lock in one end of the housing. When the device is locked, the gripping assembly radially grips any grooved shaft that has been inserted in the housing preventing shaft withdrawal. When unlocked by a key, the gripping assembly is spread apart, releasing its radial grip on the groove of any grooved shaft that has been previously inserted in the device. The shaft retainer will work equally well with any shaft that has a raised ridge or a stepped edge around its circumference, and can accommodate a range of shaft diameters. The device is small, light weight and economical to produce.

Abstract: A watertight manhole insert and tether apparatus designed to prevent rainwater from entering sanitary sewer or other systems through a manhole closed by a manhole cover. The manhole insert is located beneath the manhole cover and is connected directly to the manhole by a tether apparatus mounted in the manhole, to plug the manhole, prevent theft of the manhole insert and deny access to the manhole. The manhole insert is characterized by a pan-shaped insert body having a curved, flat or ribbed insert bottom and one or more pressure-relief valves, one or more lift straps and an upward-standing, sloping or perpendicular side wall fitted with an outwardly-extending top rim for engaging a shoulder shaped in the manhole to support the manhole insert in the manhole.

Abstract: A locking device for locking unattached objects to e.g. a stationary part of a building or for locking objects to one another, has a lock casing (1) in which a drum (2) is mounted for rotation during unwinding and winding-on of a strap, a line, or preferably a wire (5), the free end of which preferably is provided with an end piece (6) adapted to be inserted to an opening in the lock casing (1) and to be secured with the aid of a lock (7). The drum (2) is connected to a knob (9) by means of which a wire (5) may be wound onto the drum (2) and be tensioned by a desired tensioning force. The knob (9) is connected to the drum (2) via coupling means (2.2, 9.2) and in its non-actuated position, the knob (9) disconnected from the drum (2). When the end piece (6) is locked within the casing (1), the drum (2) is simultaneously locked against rotation in an unwinding direction.

Abstract: A cable lock is incorporated into the grip of a ski pole, using the base of the grip as a lock housing. Each ski carries an engaging member that can be fastened into the lock housing to attach each pole to a ski, such as for theft prevention, storage or carrying. In addition, the cable lock wraps the poles and skis and can attach them to a fixed object. The lock housing covers the mounting of the engaging member to the ski, which prevents tampering while the skis and poles are locked.

Abstract: A lock assembly includes a lock body having a first end portion with a lock member mounted therein, a mediate portion containing a lock hole therein, and a second end portion containing a receiving channel having a closed side and an open side, a cable detachably extending through the receiving channel and having a first end portion formed with an eye, and a second end portion formed with a snapper slidably inserted into the lock hole and detachably locked by the lock member, and a tubular retaining sleeve slidably mounted on the lock body to restrain the cable and containing two radially opposite openings defined in the bottom thereof each for receiving the elongated cable therein.

Abstract: A golf club locking device and golf club holder assembly is provided, comprising an upper housing element having a substantially circular configuration, an outer locking knob coupled to the upper housing element, an inner locking coupler operably linked to the outer locking knob, and a locking plate secured to the inner locking coupler. A key cylinder is communicatively linked to the locking plate and a rubber bumper for holding golf clubs within the assembly is secured to the locking plate. A cable locking mechanism for locking the assembly to any object or to a golf bag is secured to a cable anchor plate and locking cable, and a lower housing element is configured to be adapted secured to the upper housing element.

Abstract: An improved key ring lock assembly including a lock mechanism having an open position and a locked position which is formed by at least a lock barrel, a lock cylinder fitted within the lock barrel, the lock cylinder having a front key way and a lock mechanism contained within the lock cylinder operable by an appropriate key. The lock cylinder terminates in a lock shaft at the back end which is rotatable in response to the manipulation of the lock mechanism via the key. A lock collar is contained within the lock barrel immediately rearward of the lock cylinder and includes a lock shaft receiving aperture to receive the lock shaft and be operable in response to the rotatable movement of the lock mechanism. The lock collar includes an elongate stud mounted on the back end which includes a pair of opposed pin receiving channels formed therein. The lock barrel includes a locking ledge circumferentially positioned along the inner wall and adjacent the back end thereof.

Abstract: An anti-theft device includes two groups of elements, each group being composed of a plurality of elements flexibly joined to each other by offset cylindrical joints; both of the groups are flexibly joined at one end to a central link, and are fitted with a disengageable fastener at the opposite end; when used, the opposite ends of the device are fastened to each other to form a closed loop round an object that is to be secured against theft; the fastener is designed to keep the device locked in its closed loop configuration so as to prevent unauthorized breaking of the loop; when not used, the device can be folded up into a neat, compact configuration in which the two groups of elements are folded up and arranged side by side.

Abstract: A combination snowboard tether, security lock, and carrying strap featuring a metal cable permanently or removably attached to a snowboard. The device may be permanently or removably secured to a snow board. The cable during use as a tether is maintained in a relatively upright position out of the snow and away from rocks and branches using positioning locators mounted on the cable in a fashion to limit the rotation of the cable when inserted into cooperating receiving cavities or notches for the positioning locators located in an eye bolt attached to the snowboard. The device has a lock mounted upon the ends of the cable to allow for the cable to be secured around a stationary object during periods when the board is not being used. The cable may also be used as a carrying strap by positioning it over the shoulder.

Abstract: A theft preventing device comprises: a lock unit 11; and a coupling member 12 having both terminals 12a and 12b which are connected to the lock unit 11, at least one of the terminals being separable from the lock unit. In the device, the inside of the coupling member 12 is filled with a fluid including adhesive material, so that, when the coupling member 12 is damaged, the fluid is splashed out of the coupling member 12 whereby the adhesive material is stuck onto an object or objects around the device. Hence, from detection of the adhesive material, it can be determined who has broken it, and it can be confirmed that the lock unit has been locked.

Abstract: A security device for securing a first object having an aperture to a second object by a cable. The device comprises a self contained locking unit for securing the device to the first object and a cable adapter having a top, a bottom and a cable housing. The cable housing receives a connector attached to an end of the cable after the cable is attached to the second object. The cable adapter receives the locking unit which will extend out of both the top and bottom of the cable adapter. The locking unit prevents the connector of the cable from being removed from the cable adapter when the locking unit is received by the cable adapter. The connector can be removed from the cable adapter when the locking unit is not being received by the cable adapter.

Abstract: A cable locking device with an automatic pop-up feature is provided. The cable locking device includes a main body and a cable having one end fixed to one side of the main body and the other end releasably fastened to and locked by a spring-biased locking mechanism mounted in the main body. The cable can be easily locked to the locking mechanism simply by snapping a locking head fixedly connected on the locking end of the cable to the locking mechanism. To unlock, the user needs just to insert the associated key of the locking device to the locking core of the locking device and turn it to the unlocking position. By a head pop-up mechanism, the locking head can be popped up to the outside of the main body. The operation of the cable locking device is thus very easy and effortless.

Abstract: A cable lock attachment for portable articles that is protected from tampering, whether by twisting or otherwise, when the associated cable lock is operational. The attachment comprises a shell with concentric axial ports, one large and one small, and opposed lateral ports. The small port is in proximity to a threaded socket in the article. A collar having a wide head and narrow stem fits through the large port and the stem fits into the small port with the head remaining inside the shell and the stem abutting the article. The stem is secured to the article by a screw that has an internal hex head. The stem is slightly longer than the thickness of the shell so that the shell is free to swivel about the stem when secured. The cable extends through the lateral ports, preventing access to the screw when the cable lock is secured.

Abstract: A security device which includes a locking member, a ratchet member, and a plurality of cables. The cables extend through both a fastener and a base of the locking member and are wrapped around all six sides of a book or box-like structure. The fastener is releasably snap-fitted into the base and secured therein by a pair of metal tines. The ratchet member includes a housing containing a gear and bearing member which are latched together in a spaced relationship to form a reel and a pawl. A bottom plate encloses the contents of the housing. The gear includes a multi-sided key hole, a plurality of openings to secure enlarged ends of the cables therein, and a plurality of teeth. The gear and bearing member each include an annular nub which sits in and rotates around a corresponding bearing surface of the bottom plate and housing, respectively. The pawl has a catch and a resilient spring and communicates with the gear to allow the ratchet member to be turned only in one direction.

Abstract: In one embodiment, a portable looped cable locking device for use with a cable for securing items, the device including a lock housing in which one end of the cable is arranged to be anchored, a cable receiving passageway extending through the housing and through which the other end of the cable is passed so as to form a closed retaining loop, a lock supported for rotation by the housing, an eccentric positioning cam on the lock and rotatable therewith, a cable clamping member having a cable gripping portion on an outer surface thereof, and an inner peripheral surface which defines a cam following opening, the clamping member being mounted for bodily and rotational movement within the housing between at least one locked position, wherein the cable gripping portion frictionally engages with and locks the cable against withdrawal from the passageway, wherein loosening of the closed retaining loop is prevented, and, optionally, wherein tightening of the closed retaining loop is prevented, and an unlocked positio

Abstract: The present invention relates to an improved holder for a bicycle cable lock, comprising a clamping ring, a U-shaped bar, which extends away from the clamping ring, and a button on the far end of the U-shaped bar. The clamping ring is mountable on the frame of the bicycle, e.g., on the vertical frame bar below the saddle, the crossbar or the handlebar. The button fits into the lock head of the cable lock, thereby the cable lock, when not in use is securely fastened and will not fall down or interfere with the moving bicycle.

Abstract: A device for permanent mounting in the bed of a truck or the like. The device consists of a cable locking assembly having a retractable cable mounted in a chassis which may be affixed to the bed of a pickup truck or to a structure such as a utility box affixed to the bed of a truck. The chassis which houses the cable lock assembly has a front panel. The front panel provides access to both the free end of the cable, the cable's free end securing sleeve, a cable recoil controlling button and a cable lock. In practice, the chassis is mounted onto the bed of a truck or onto the accessible side of a utility box. A cargo having loop means thereon is placed in the bed of the truck. The free end of the cable is removed from the chassis and is passed through the loop means of the cargo and the free end of the cable, having been threaded through the loop means on the cargo, is returned to the holding sleeve in the chassis.

Abstract: The present invention provides a cable lock and an universal hold-down support. The hold-down support has a holder integrally formed at one side and a C-shaped staying bracket at the other side. In practicing, the staying bracket is fastened on a seat support of a bicycle frame, the holder is used to locate the cable lock, in which two crossing through-holes are provided with four openings for the lock housing of the cable lock to be inserted therein as up-down and right-left side ways. The crossing point has a trepan on the side wall for the latch of the cable lock passing through and locked in the lock housing in order to locate the cable lock on the hold-down support. The cable lock includes two bayonet joined shrouds covering over a cylindrical body.

Abstract: A retaining device used in a bicycle including a body having a stepped recess, an aperture and a slit, a head having a circumferential groove provided on a distal end, two cables whose first distal ends are respectively and securely connected with the body and the head, and two members each respectively and securely connected to second distal ends of the two cables by their respective first ends. Second ends of the two members are pivotally connected with each other. Therefore, after the circumferential groove of the head is received within the stepped recess and the two cables are folded together, the retaining device of the invention is ready to be received within a handlebar of the bicycle.

Abstract: A number of embodiments of wheel locks for vehicle wheels having an opening are disclosed. In each embodiment, the lock includes a plurality of pivotally connected elongated members having end members that are provided with a locking means for locking them together. As a result, the lock can be inserted through the wheel and around a fixed object and locked like a chain. Various embodiments are disclosed for protecting the pivot pins of the pivotal connections from attack and for restraining the pivotal movement of the elongated members. In some embodiments, the pivotal movement is restrained by placing a frictional drag on the components so that the elements cannot freely pivot. In other embodiments the degree of pivotal movement in one direction is limited more than in another direction so that the lock can only be installed in the correct relationship.

Abstract: A watertight manhole insert and tether apparatus designed to prevent rainwater from entering sanitary sewer or other systems through a manhole closed by a manhole cover. The manhole insert is located beneath the manhole cover and is connected directly to the manhole by a tether mounted in the manhole, to plug the manhole and prevent theft of the manhole insert. The manhole insert is characterized by a pan-shaped insert body having a flat insert bottom and a pressure-relief valve, one or more lift straps optionally provided with a warning tag, and an upward-standing, sloping or perpendicular side wall fitted with an outwardly-extending top rim for engaging a shoulder shaped in the manhole to support the manhole insert. One end of the flexible stainless steel tether is connected to the manhole wall and the opposite end first extends through a grommet in the insert bottom and subsequently through a lever bar locking device.

Abstract: A security device which includes a locking member, a ratchet member, and a plurality of cables. The cables extend through both a fastener and a base of the locking member and are wrapped around all six sides of a book or box-like structure. The fastener is releasably snap-fitted into the base and secured therein by a pair of metal tines. The ratchet member includes a housing containing a gear and bearing member which are latched together in a spaced relationship to form a reel and a pawl. A bottom plate encloses the contents of the housing. The gear includes a multi-sided key hole, a plurality of openings to secure enlarged ends of the cables therein, and a plurality of teeth. The gear and bearing member each include an annular nub which sits in and rotates around a corresponding bearing surface of the bottom plate and housing, respectively. The pawl has a catch and a resilient spring and communicates with the gear to allow the ratchet member to be turned only in one direction.

Abstract: A bicycle cable lock comprises a hollow socket, a positioning seat disposed on the hollow socket, a U-shaped clamp seat disposed on the positioning seat, and a cable positioned by the U-shaped clamp seat. The cable has two loops. The loops are locked by a padlock.

Abstract: A harness for securing more than one part of a vehicle to a station comprising a tether and a U-lock. The U-lock includes a tubular body and a solid shackle. The body has a pair of aligned holes in the wall and a locking mechanism. The shackle is a U-shaped, solid rod, where one leg has a bent foot that fits into one aligned hole and the other leg has a shaped foot adapted to be captured by the locking mechanism after being inserted into the other aligned hole. The tether includes a length of flexible material and a cuff. The length is a braided cable or a chain, and is sheathed. A hardened steel cuff is rotatably connected to the one end of the length. The cuff has a number of configurations of openings through which components of the U-lock are inserted before the U-lock is assembled. A loop is connected to the other end of the length and is sized to permit the cuff, but not the U-lock, to pass through.

Abstract: A bicycle locking mechanism is provided including a tubular member which may form part of a bicycle frame, such as the tubular seat post, for example, and an elongated, collapsible, securing element for securing the bicycle frame to an object such as a post or bicycle rack. The elongated, collapsible, securing element has first and second ends and is collapsed in size to a length which is no greater than the length of the tubular member. The securing element fits substantially within the tubular member, when not in use, and is of sufficient length when withdrawn from the tubular member to wrap around an object for securing the bicycle frame thereto. A hinge pin assembly is provided for attaching the first end of the securing element to the tubular member. The securing element may be an elongated, interconnected, linkage assembly or it may consist of a flexible cable.

Abstract: A security device is described that is simple and reliable. It includes a base member which is adhesively attached to the surface of a large object such as a motor vehicle. A protective knife-edged boss surrounds and protects the adhesive to defeat attempts to pry the base member off the vehicle. Housed within the base member is a steel tube, and a locking cable extends through the tube to secure personal property. A cavity is provided for easy installation of the tube within the base member, and a flange is attached to the tube for preventing extraction of the tube from the base member, as well as defeating removal of the base member from the vehicle. A three-way system of adhesion is employed which provides superior results.

Abstract: A security device is described that is simple and reliable. It includes a base member which is adhesively attached to the surface of a large object such as a motor vehicle. A protective knife-edged boss surrounds and protects the adhesive fastener to defeat attempts to pry the base member off the vehicle. Housed within the base member is a steel tube or band, and a locking cable extends through the tube or band to secure personal property. A cavity is provided for easy installation of the tube or band within the base member, and one or more flanges are attached to the tube or band for preventing extraction of the tube from the base member, as well as defeating removal of the base member from the vehicle. The band and flanges may be formed from a single stamping. A three-way system of adhesion is employed which provides superior results.

Abstract: A lock for a bicycle or the like comprises a first fixed casing member which is adapted to be secured to the frame member of a bicycle or the like and a second casing member which is movable relative to the first casing member. The first casing member is cup-shaped and is provided with frame mounting means on the outer surface of the cup wall. A raised boss extends from the base of the cup-shaped member. The second casing member is adapted to fit into the first casing member and to engage with the boss in such a manner that the second member is rotatable with respect to the first member. One end of a wire or cable is secured to the second casing member and the wire or cable is wound around the periphery of the second member. The other end of the wire or cable extends through a slot in the side wall of the first casing member.

Abstract: A steel wire rope lock has a lock housing, a lock fixed in a first end portion of the housing, and a steel wire rope having a first end fixed with a first end connecter and fitted around in a center hole of an annular member, and then connected with a second end of the housing. A second, end of the rope is fixed with a second connecter shaped tubular and having an annular groove near a bottom end, able to be inserted in a lateral hole of the housing to be kept immovable, i.e. locked by a deadbolt with a deep groove to fit around the annular groove of the second connecter if the lock is locked by a key.