Abstract: A prosthetic adapter including a lower connector, an upper connector rotatably coupled to the lower connector, and a locking mechanism for preventing the upper connector from rotating relative to the lower connector. The locking mechanism is arranged to generally automatically retain a locked position when the lower connector is rotated to an original, predetermined alignment. An activation member is connected to and arranged for operating the locking mechanism.

Abstract: A tamper resistant apparatus for removable retention of a memorial marker such as those found at a grave site. The apparatus includes a locking mechanism housed within a cylinder. The cylinder has a cover intended for use exposed to the environment. The cylinder is attached to a footing plate that provides lateral stability during placement of the apparatus in the ground. Horizontal gripping within the ground is provided by a helical anchor attached to the footing plate. The locking mechanism includes a latch which may be moved into and out of a notch in the post of the memorial marker to respectively retain and release the marker from the apparatus.

Abstract: A lock arrangement for a drive shaft of a tightening mechanism in a sports carrier. The lock arrangement includes a lock-wheel coupled to the drive shaft for rotation therewith, the lock-wheel having a peripheral zone with a detent and an abutment area adjacent thereto. The lock arrangement further includes a blocking tab that is movable toward the peripheral zone of the lock-wheel and insertable into the detent. The blocking tab being in abutting engagement with the abutment area in a lock-actuated configuration of the lock arrangement, the blocking tab being received in the detent in a locked configuration of the lock arrangement and the blocking tab being withdrawn from the detent in an unlocked configuration of the lock arrangement.

Abstract: Some examples of a docking apparatus can be implemented to include a key-lockable mechanical mount. The mount includes a housing, a locking unit, a pinion and a lock plate. The locking unit is disposed on the housing and includes a lock mandrel. The locking unit is configured to be rotated to either an open position or a closed position with a key. The A pinion is mounted to the lock mandrel. The pinion is configured to rotate in response to a rotation of the locking unit using the key. The lock plate is configured to be received in the housing. The lock plate is configured either to rotate in response to the rotation of the pinion or to be driven by springs. The lock plate is configured to capture a mounting plate configured to attach to electronic equipment.

Abstract: Anti-theft protection systems and methods for portable devices, such as portable electronic devices, that are unattended during use. The anti-theft protection systems and methods use a combination of measures including mechanical aspects, such as tethering the device to an object that is difficult to move, and electronic aspects that detect unauthorized movement and or alarm the user or other responsible party if unauthorized movement occurs.

Abstract: The present invention provides a lockable eyewear display system. Embodiments of the system include a frame holder on which the eyewear is placed, a locking mechanism that secures the eyewear to the holder, and a key that enables a user to holder unlock and to remove the eyewear from the holder. In one embodiment, frame holder includes an articulating joint allowing at least a portion of the holder and eyewear to be swiveled. The frame holder is removably attachable to a display rod of the system configured to hold a plurality of frame holders. The display rod includes a lock in one embodiment to prevent removal of the frame holders from the rod without use of a specially configured access key. The display rod is mountable to a surface of a fixture or display object such as a rack or furniture.

Abstract: The present invention provides a lockable eyewear display system. Embodiments of the system include a frame holder on which the eyewear is placed, a locking mechanism that secures the eyewear to the holder, and a key that enables a user to holder unlock and to remove the eyewear from the holder. In one embodiment, frame holder includes an articulating joint allowing at least a portion of the holder and eyewear to be swiveled. The frame holder is removably attachable to a display rod of the system configured to hold a plurality of frame holders. The display rod includes a lock in one embodiment to prevent removal of the frame holders from the rod without use of a specially configured access key. The display rod is mountable to a surface of a fixture or display object such as a rack or furniture.

Abstract: The present invention provides a lockable eyewear display system. Embodiments of the system include a frame holder on which the eyewear is placed, a locking mechanism that secures the eyewear to the holder, and a key that enables a user to holder unlock and to remove the eyewear from the holder. In one embodiment, frame holder includes an articulating joint allowing at least a portion of the holder and eyewear to be swiveled. The frame holder is removably attachable to a display rod of the system configured to hold a plurality of frame holders. The display rod includes a lock in one embodiment to prevent removal of the frame holders from the rod without use of a specially configured access key. The display rod is mountable to a surface of a fixture or display object such as a rack or furniture.

Abstract: The present invention provides a lockable eyewear display system. Embodiments of the system include a frame holder on which the eyewear is placed, a locking mechanism that secures the eyewear to the holder, and a key that enables a user to holder unlock and to remove the eyewear from the holder. In one embodiment, frame holder includes an articulating joint allowing at least a portion of the holder and eyewear to be swiveled. The frame holder is removably attachable to a display rod of the system configured to hold a plurality of frame holders. The display rod includes a lock in one embodiment to prevent removal of the frame holders from the rod without use of a specially configured access key. The display rod is mountable to a surface of a fixture or display object such as a rack or furniture.

Abstract: A multi-skateboard storage rack may include a rigid frame and a plurality of vertical rods statically connected to the frame. A plurality of horizontal peg extensions may be attached to the rods. A plurality of locking jaws may be pivotally connected to corresponding ones of the peg extensions such that associated pairs of the locking jaws may be selectively articulated between a closed locked position and an open unlocked position respectively. Each pair of locking jaws includes a top and a bottom hook which may be independently articulated along mutually exclusive arcuate paths oriented about the corresponding peg extensions. A plurality of locks may be removably fastened to the associated pairs of locking jaws for prohibiting the pairs of locking jaws from being articulated. The multi-skateboard storage rack may further include a plurality of non-linear guide tracks attached to the frame. The multi-skateboard storage rack may further include an optional flexible fenced closure formed from a mesh screen.

Abstract: A security device for locking a merchandise display rod to a support structure. The device includes a housing slidably received on the display rod and including a locking mechanism movable between a locked and an unlocked position. The housing defines a recess extending inwardly from an exterior surface thereof and perpendicularly to the linear motion of a locking member in the locking mechanism. A complementary shaped dipole magnet of a magnetic key is inserted into the recess to move the locking mechanism to the unlocked position. The security device further includes an adjustment member on a rear surface thereof. The adjustment member is engaged to compensate for different thicknesses of the support structure to which the security device is to be attached.

Abstract: Various embodiments of a security device are provided for attaching to and securing small articles, such as jewelry or other accessories that are either loose or attached to a display card. The security device may engage various sizes of card stock and/or secure articles that include a ring component in a practical and unobtrusive manner. The security device may detect unauthorized removal of the item from the retail premises. In some cases, the security device may also be configured to detect tampering of the security device and may include one-alarm, two-alarm, or three-alarm functionality. Moreover, the security device may also provide other features or functionalities that a retail operator may prefer or consider prior to the use or selection of a particular security device over others. The device may provide easy securing to and/or removal from an object by an authorized operator, such as an employee, and may be reusable.

Abstract: A locking device for a merchandise display hook has an upper rod disposed along a longitudinal axis and a lower rod disposed generally parallel to the longitudinal axis and the upper rod. The locking device includes a housing having a vertical slot adapted to receive the upper rod and the lower rod of the display hook. A bayonet is movable between a locked position in which a portion of the bayonet extends into the slot and restricts movement of at least one of the upper rod and the lower rod within the slot, and an unlocked position in which the bayonet does not extend into the slot and thereby permits movement of the upper rod and the lower rod within the slot. An elongate nose depending outwardly from the housing defines a channel that intersects the slot of the housing and receives the upper rod of the display hook with the upper rod and the lower rod disposed within the slot.

Abstract: A skewer assembly for a rack mount having a cam disposed against a cam follower actuable from an open configuration to a closed configuration, the skewer assembly further having a lock assembly integrated with the cam follower and a locking member located within a radial contact surface perimeter of the cam. The skewer further having a tightening assembly with a ratcheting nut which is incapable of being loosened when the skewer is placed in tension. Moreover, the skewer assembly covers the access holes to the internal hardware of the rack mount when inserted therein.

Abstract: The present invention provides a lockable eyewear display system. One embodiment of the system includes a support frame on which the eyewear is placed, a lock that secures the eyewear to the frame, and a key that removes the lock from the frame. The device may further include an anchor connected to the frame that anchors the frame to a fixture or display object such as a rack or furniture. In another embodiment, the eyewear display device includes an articulating joint allowing at least a portion of the support frame to be swiveled.

Abstract: The present invention provides a lockable eyewear display system. One embodiment of the system includes a support frame on which the eyewear is placed, a lock that secures the eyewear to the frame, and a key that removes the lock from the frame. The device may further include an anchor connected to the frame that anchors the frame to a fixture or display object such as a rack or furniture. In another embodiment, the eyewear display device includes an articulating joint allowing at least a portion of the support frame to be swiveled.

Abstract: The present invention relates generally to a firearm storage device adapted to store at least one object, including but not limited to a firearm. A housing of the present invention attaches to a support arm located upon a lower support surface. The housing includes a mounting shell wall and a locking shell wall that pivots away from the mounting shell wall to allow access to the contents of the housing. Inside the housing, a support finger engages the interior of the barrel of a firearm to orient the firearm in a manner that provides a user with access to the grip of the firearm. The housing also locks to prevent unauthorized users from accessing the contents of the housing. The housing also releases from the support arm to allow a user to utilize the housing as a secure device to transport an object.

Abstract: A securing device for securing portable electronic devices and the method of using the securing device are disclosed. The securing device has a plate assembly, a post assembly and a main bar. A portable electronic device is inserted in-between the plate assembly and the main bar. Thereafter, the post assembly is rotated from a first position to a second position which is perpendicular to the length of the plate assembly. While in the second position, the post assembly prevents the rearward movement of the portable electronic device. The main bar prevents the upward movement of the portable electronic device. The plate assembly has a recessed profile that allows airflow through the bottom portion of the portable electronic device while being secured with the securing device.

Abstract: A securable system for displaying items of merchandise on a display board. The display system includes a lockable end assembly that engages the free end of at least one rod of a merchandise display therein. The end assembly is slidable along the rod between an unlocked position where items of merchandise may be removed therefrom and a locked position where items of merchandise cannot be removed therefrom. The end assembly is lockingly engaged with the rod by a locking mechanism that is linearly moveable within an interior chamber of the end assembly. The end assembly is provided with a specially shaped recess in its outer wall which is positioned perpendicular to the linear motion of the locking mechanism. A complementary dipole magnet key is inserted into the recess to unlock the locking mechanism.

Abstract: A tree stand protection system has an elongated primary bar member which extends from the platform of the existing tree stand upwards to the tree on which the stand is supported. The bar member is attached to and locked at its upper end to the tree and at its lower end to the platform. The bar member and strategically placed cross-bar and auxiliary bar members make standing and sitting on the tree stand difficult, if not impossible. It generally accomplishes the objective of restricting the movement, activity, and vision of an unauthorized user on the tree stand, effectively preventing hunting from the stand.

Abstract: A retainer and stand system for a laptop computer of the type having a keyboard portion and a display portion that is pivotally coupled to the keyboard portion, the retainer and stand adapted to be mounted to a mobile cart and releasably but securely retaining the laptop such that the display portion is visible to a user of the mobile cart.

Abstract: An electronic vehicle locking system includes a stanchion affixed to a solid surface, a housing affixed to the stanchion and one or more elongated securing members operable to wrap around a portion of a vehicle. The elongated securing members include a first locking element which is operable to engage a second locking element disposed along the length of the stanchion, thereby securing a vehicle to the stanchion. The housing includes a user input device operable to receive user input to engage or disengage the first and second locking elements, an electronic control device operable in response to the user input to send a signal to engage or disengage the first and second locking elements and a display device operable to display at least an indication of whether the first and second locking elements are engaged or disengaged.

Abstract: A security apparatus connects an electronic device to a structure. The security apparatus includes a structural mount, a security enclosure, and a swivel mechanism. The structural mount extends from the structure. The security enclosure has a tray that can mount a variety of electronic devices externally to the security enclosure. The security enclosure also has a security housing that slidably receives the tray. The tray and the security housing define a substantially secure fastening volume wherein at least one electronic device fastener is located. The swivel mechanism, which is at least partially located within the fastening volume, engages the security housing and orients the security enclosure and the electronic device attached thereto with respect to the structure.

Abstract: An anti-theft device for articles having some article body portion of lesser cross sectional area bounded by body portions of greater cross sectional area so that the smaller body portion can be lockably held within a passage and the larger body portions prevent removal of the article from the anti-theft device. Preferably, the anti-theft device can be used for cables and other devices having permanent non-removable enlarged sections, such as endoscopy cables.

Abstract: A golf club securing mechanism includes a rigid member and a flexible member. The flexible member is wovenly engaged with the rigid member to define one or more golf club holding regions between the flexible member and the rigid member. The flexible member can be manipulated to vary a size of the one or more golf club holding regions such that in a loose position a golf club can be positioned within one of the golf club holding regions and in a tightened position the golf club is tightly fixed between the rigid member and the flexible member.

Abstract: A lock mechanism is mounted on a pair of vertically spaced merchandise display rods to prevent removal of items of merchandise supported on the lower rod. The lock mechanism includes a housing having a internal lock chamber and a pair of upper and lower slots, each receiving one of the rods therethrough. The lower slot has a side opening enabling the lower rod to pass out of the housing when the housing is pivotally moved on the upper rod to an unlocked open position. A bayonet is slidably moveable in the chamber of the housing and has an elongated slot through which both of the rods extend. A locking device has a magnetically attractable locking tine which locks the housing and bayonet in a closed locked position on the pair of rods. A magnetic key moves the tine to an unlocked position enabling the housing and bayonet to move to an unlocked open position exposing the side opening of the housing lower slot for removing the housing out of engagement with the lower rod.

Abstract: A golf club securing assembly includes a golf bag and an elongated support mounted therein. An elongated rod is mounted in and orientated parallel to a longitudinal axis of the support. The rod is slidable with respect to the support and is selectively positioned in a first position adjacent to a first end of the support or in a second position spaced from the first end of the support. Each of a plurality of couplers is configured to releasably secure a golf club adjacent to the support. Each of the couplers includes a first arm attached to the support and a second arm is attached to the rod. A driving assembly moves the first arms with respect to an associated one of the second arms into a closed position or an open position. The couplers may be used to secure a golf club to the support.

Abstract: A laptop lock assembly is provided. The assembly includes a lock body configured to be coupled to a laptop, the lock body having a locking portion; a cable plug slidably coupled to the lock body, the cable plug including an arm; and a lock positioned at the lock body and configured to place the laptop lock assembly into a locked state in which the arm of cable plug and the locking portion of the lock body cooperate with one another to form an enclosed area between the arm of the cable plug and the locking portion of the lock body for constraining an object attached to or part of the laptop within the enclosed area, the lock being further configured to place the laptop lock assembly into an unlocked state in which the arm of the cable plug is slidably positioned away from the locking portion of the lock body, so that the object attached to or part of the laptop may be removed from the area.

Abstract: A method and device helps to prevent theft of sonar devices and GPS units from the brackets they are normally installed on or mounted to. The present invention provides for a unique locking device having a threaded end. The locking device is capable of alternatively permitting and prohibiting rotation of the threaded end. When a key is turned to lock the device, the handle of the device is permitted to rotate freely and the device does not permit rotation and removal of the threaded end. The device also provides for a hardened spacer that directly abuts the handle such that it prevents a thief from getting access to, and thus cutting the threaded end of the locking device.

Abstract: A golf club securing mechanism includes a rigid member and a flexible member. The flexible member is wovenly engaged with the rigid member to define one or more golf club holding regions between the flexible member and the rigid member. The flexible member can be manipulated to vary a size of the one or more golf club holding regions such that in a loose position a golf club can be positioned within one of the golf club holding regions and in a tightened position the golf club is tightly fixed between the rigid member and the flexible member.

Abstract: The present invention is a method of using a durable, cylinder-like device that is inserted within the main cylinder part of a kingpin lock. One preferred embodiment, of several, has an outside diameter in close tolerance to the inside diameter of a kingpin lock device. In addition, the holder is easily insertable into the kingpin lock device. A round hole is located within the wall of the holder such that the hole in a cylinder wall of each kingpin lock device aligns with the hole in the holder. The diameter of the hole in the holder is sufficient to allow a metal tongue to be inserted from the kingpin lock device through the hole in the holder. Then a key in the lockpin device is removed leaving the lock device secured to the holder. In addition, the holder has a metal plate perpendicularly welded to the cylinder part. The surface could be the underside of a trailer or box or in a storage compartment behind the cab of a tractor.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a locker bag apparatus and system. The locker bag apparatus is preferably made of pliable or soft material and is provided with a zipper configured to lock with a locking hook, preferably a locking wall pole or tree hook.

Abstract: The present invention discloses a docking station lock and its link assembly capable of fixing a cable onto the docking station as well as working jointly with another locking mechanism installed on a multibay to lock all installed peripherals to the docking station and prevent the docking station, the notebook computer and the peripherals from being taken away altogether.

Abstract: A display system for displaying an item of merchandise in a retail environment that allows a potential customer to handle the item while it is secured to the display system. The item is supported on a display shelf and is connected to a retractable cable. The shelf is locked to a base by an alarm unit. Unauthorized removal of the shelf, base, item of merchandise, severing of the retractable cable or alarm unit will activate an alarm. First and second locks lock the alarm unit to the base.

Abstract: A gun lock for receiving and clamping a cross-sectional portion of a firearm. A slide bar is provided for mounting the gun lock to a surface in a storage location. A locking assembly slidably mountable to the slide bar is provided. A set screw assembly for releasably locking the locking assembly onto the sliding bar is provided. A set screw and a set screw nut locks the locking assembly onto the slide bar. The set screw is accessible by a hex key through an opening in housing of the apparatus only when the ratchet arm is in the unlocked open position. A pivotably attachable ratchet arm which resembles typical handcuffs is provided that has a plurality of ratchet teeth that enables the gun lock to clamp a wide variety of cross-sectional portions of different weapons. A solenoid has a plunger adapted to engage one of the ratchet teeth of the ratchet arm to lock the rotatable ratchet arm in position around the cross-sectional portion of the weapon to be locked.

Abstract: A method of processing data in a printing system comprising a first plurality of printing devices and a second plurality of print-related devices, wherein data is transmitted over a common print line bus is provided. The printing devices and print-related devices are connected to the common print line bus by means of associated print line bus adapters to constitute a printshop environment.

Abstract: A landing gear locking device includes a plurality of locking members pivotally connected to each other for allowing the locking members to be moved between open and closed positions. The device further includes a plurality of hasps secured to the locking members, which are engageable with each other when the lock is moved to a closed position. At least one locking pin is secured to one of the locking members and extends outwardly therefrom for being positioned into a landing gear shaft so that same can be prevented from moving beyond a predetermined position.

Abstract: A device and method for locking an object to a tree. The device includes an eyebolt. The eyebolt is set into the tree proximate the object to be protected. A protective bracket is placed over both the eyebolt and the object. A hole is disposed in the protective bracket that aligns with the head of the eyebolt when the protective bracket is placed over the eyebolt. A lock is provided having an elongated body that extends into the hole in the protective bracket and into the eye of the eyebolt. The lock therefore interconnects the protective bracket to the eyebolt and prevents the protective bracket from being removed.

Abstract: Described herein is a secure gun display, comprising a restraint for holding a gun through a trigger guard of the gun and around a stock of the gun, wherein the restraint provides increased security by approximating the configuration of a thumb and forefinger of a human hand in a trigger-pulling position.

Abstract: A laptop lock for securing portable computers and the like against theft with an entrapment mechanism for securing one or more cables, cords, wires, or the like, which is adaptable for locking the one or more cables, cords, wires, or the like to a base.

Abstract: Anti-theft device for skis comprising a box-like element that can be opened, provided with locking means and in the inside with a groove to house the skis, accessible through an opening of the box-like element. The groove comprises at least a section narrowing point and has a length of at least 150 mm.

Abstract: An apparatus embodying one or more aspects of the invention secures moveable objects such as computer hardware into position within a support rack by blocking one or more points of ingress and/or egress from the rack. An embodiment of the invention provides a mechanism for securing the moveable object into a fixed position within a support rack or any other system for holding such hardware. When the moveable object is locked within the support rack using the invention, an unauthorized party cannot move the physical object held within the support rack. In one or more embodiments of the invention, a constraining apparatus and a locking apparatus are disposed to control access and prevent the addition or removal of contents within an object. In one or more embodiments of the invention, a constraining apparatus and a locking apparatus are disposed to control access and prevent the addition or removal of contents within an object.

Abstract: Described herein is a gun display rack, comprising a stock piece having keyed ends to secure the stock of a gun, preferably through the trigger guard of the gun. The keyed ends are received by keyways in a plate, and the plate is secured to wall piece, preferably as a face plate for the wall piece. A barrel loop may be used in some embodiments to support the barrel of a gun. A method of using the gun display rack is also included.

Abstract: A wall mount comer gun lock assembly having a wall mount bracket, a wall mount bracket cover, a barrel rest, and an open loop gun ring. The wall mount bracket is installed in the corner of a room by a plurality of lag bolts that pass through apertures in the wall mount bracket. The wall bracket cover nests within the wall mount bracket and prevents access to the heads of the lag bolts. One end of the open loop gun ring is inserted through aligned apertures on the respective ends of the wall mount bracket and the wall mount bracket cover and then slid through the aligned apertures of the trigger guards of the firearms to be locked up. An elongated sliding tubular member is slid onto the tip of the open loop gun ring and the sliding tubular member has a length sufficient to close the space between the spaced tips of the open loop gun ring. A keeper member releasably connects the tips of the open gun loop ring together.

Abstract: A lock secured to a surface for releasably retaining a motorcycle thereon. The lock includes a pair of outer tubular members secured to the surface. The outer members each enclose a height adjustment bar secured to the lower end of the outer member. The height adjustment bars each include a number of laterally extending pins spaced along the length of the bar. A pair of inner tubular members including a keyway secured to a lower end of the inner member are slidably insertable into the outer members. The keyways pass around the pins on the height adjustment bar until the inner members are rotated to engage the keyways with a selected pin on the respective bars. Each inner member also includes a pair of opposed openings adjacent the upper end of the inner member that are aligned when the inner members are placed in the engaged position.

Abstract: A device for locking a bicycle helmet to a bicycle, the helmet comprising a helmet shell (19) having a through-going hole (20). A lock case (4) is fixedly mounted on a frame rod (2), the frame rod being arranged to support the saddle (1) of the bicycle. A longitudinal locking element (11) at both ends has a lock head (10), the lock head (10) may be locked in the lock case. The locking element (11) is arranged to extend through the hole (20) of the helmet shell in order to have its lock head (10) locked in the lock case (4) and thus securing the helmet to the bicycle.

Abstract: A security support system and method adapted to display an item on a support surface having spaced apart parallel channels to lockably retain the item against unauthorized removal. The security support system includes a base member that is sized and configured to engage the channels, a support arm that is adjacent to the base member that holds the display item, an optional retainer element that is sized to prevent removal of the display item and a lockable element that engages the support arm on the distal end opposite the base member. The lockable element is secured to the support arm in a locked state and is configured alone or with the optional retainer element to prevent removal of the display item. The lockable element in an unlocked state disengages from the support arm allowing removal of the display item and the optional retainer.

Abstract: An anti-theft device for displaying merchandise has hangers for hanging up the merchandise. The hangers are provided with retaining means for preventing the merchandise from being removed from the hanger and with hooks with which the hangers are hooked in holes drilled in the main support. The main support has a lockable rail covering the hangers hooked in to the main support for preventing the hangers from being unhooked.

Abstract: A bicycle rack has a bent outer pipe with a nonaligned, smaller diameter, inner pipe received within the outer pipe. Both ends of the outer pipe are connected to bases which are affixed to the ground or pavement. A slack metal chain extends within the inner pipe. The walls of the two pipes are offset from one another making compromising of the rack with a pipe cutter difficult. The slack chain conflicts with the reciprocating blade of a power tool making severing of the rack at any point difficult.

Abstract: A locking apparatus for providing security for either unauthorized access or unauthorized removal of portable computers. The portable computer sets on a base tray that has side and rear walls with access ports. A combined assembly of a removable locking member and an adjustable security member fits snugly over the top surface of the computer. The combined assembly is secured to the rear wall of the base tray by a flange and to the front of the base tray by a locking mechanism.