Abstract: Illustrative embodiment of latches for storage cases are disclosed. In one illustrative embodiment, a latch may comprise a first component coupled to a first tab extending from a case, where the first component includes a plurality of first engagement sections and each of the plurality of first engagement sections has a first aperture formed therein, a second component including a plurality of second engagement sections, where each of the plurality of second engagement sections has a second aperture formed therein and each of the plurality of first engagement sections is engaged with one of the plurality of second engagement sections such that the first and second apertures are aligned along a common axis, and a hinge pin positioned through the first and second apertures, such that the second component is pivotable about the common axis.

Abstract: The object is to print continuously in the specified order by one operation a series of print jobs printed in any timing by a plurality of host computers for the same printer even if a usual print job is spooled together in a print server. In a method for solving the problem, a print server identifies ordered print jobs for which print order is to be specified and non-ordered print jobs out of a plurality of print jobs transmitted in any timing from a client, the print order for each print job identified as such is rearranged and aligned in specified order, and the output order for each print job aligned for a printer based on the state of alignment.

Abstract: A case lock is disclosed to include a fixed retaining member and a movable lock body assembly respectively fastened to the top and bottom cover shells of a case for locking the case. The movable lock body assembly includes a front cover, an actuating member pivoted to the front cover, a sliding retainer, a link pivoted between the actuating member and the sliding retainer and adapted to move the sliding retainer in an axial direction while the link is driven by the actuating member and moved along with said actuating member, and a back cover covered on the front cover and defining with the front cover a space in which the actuating member, the link and the sliding retainer are positioned.

Abstract: Lock for bags or the like, comprising a first part (7, 10) affixed to the bag (F) and a second part (1) which is associated with a closure flap (P) to be secured to the bag (F) by means of the lock. The second part is in the form of a slot (1) close to the edge of the closure flap (P), and the first part comprises a supporting platelet (7) attached to the bag (F) and carrying a rotatable locking barrel (13) which projects from the front side of the supporting platelet (7) and is formed with at least one lateral projection (14, 144) at its free end (113). To the end (107) of the supporting platelet (7), which is turned toward the closure flap (P), is hinged a latch wing (10) formed with a circular opening (11) of a diameter which corresponds to the diameter of the free end (113) of the locking barrel (13), which opening (11) has one or more recesses (12, 12' ) mating with the lateral projections (14, 14') in the locking barrel.

Abstract: A closing device includes a keeper provided with a retaining element for retaining a bolt in the keeper in a closed position of the device. The retaining element is mounted to be pivotable about and to be axially movable on a rod provided in the keeper and is resiliently biased to both axially slide on and pivot about the rod in such manner that, in an active position, the retaining element projects into an extension of an opening into which the bolt is capable of entering so as to close the device, and it is brought to a retracted position by axially sliding along the rod while being automatically returned to its active position from its retracted position as soon as the bolt is extracted from the keeper under the effect of the resilient force exerted by a spring.

Abstract: A connection device for releasably interconnecting two members (16, 18) preferably a receptacle and its lid, comprising an upper component (1, 101) which is provided with a hook (21, 102) and a lower component (2, 103) and a one- or two-armed lever (3, 104) which is articulated on said lower component and which is provided with a counterhook (15, 105). In order to avoid that the connection device springs open or disengages unintentionally, a snapper (5, 109) is pivotably attached to the end of the lever (3, 104) facing away from the counterhook (15, 105), said snapper being provided with a locking projection (13, 113) which is associated with a complementary, projecting locking member (14, 114) of the lower component (2, 103) and which is equipped with a spring (12, 115) holding the snapper (5, 109) in its locking position.

Abstract: A push button security lock for baggage comprises two casings respectively mounted on the upper and lower portions of the baggage, the first casing housing a plurality of latch members each of which has a first and a second loop members and can be turned to set at a first position in which the first loop member is projected downward or at a second position in which the second loop member is projected downward, the second casing housing a plurality of clasp members each of which has a first hook member and a second hook member for respectively catching the first and second hook members when the baggage is closed. The lock can be opened when the clasp member is depressed in a proper combination corresponding the combination of the latch members which are selectively set at the first positions.

Abstract: A toggle fastener comprises first and second parts in which the first is a keeper having a cavity. The second part has a bolt slidable therein having a nose adapted to be received in said cavity, and also having hinged thereto a lever on which is pivoted a hasp. The nose of the bolt is adapted to protrude through an opening in the keeper. A cam surface on the nose of the bolt is inclined to the axis of the bolt, and a cam surface on the keeper adjacent to said opening and is opposed to and is inclined oppositely to the cam surface on the nose of the bolt. Said hasp is engageable with both of said cam surfaces in order to cam the keeper and the bolt in opposite directions to prevent rattling.

Abstract: A tamper-proof backpack is disclosed which is formed of plastic or similar molded construction. The backpack includes a concave rear wall and shoulder straps which enable the backpack to be carried on the back of a user. The backpack may also be hand-carried and a cover is provided for fitting over the concave rear wall thereby hiding the shoulder straps when the backpack is so carried. The backpack includes a locking mechanism which prevents unauthorized access into the interior of the backpack and which also enables the backpack to be secured to a stationary object. The locking mechanism may also be used to secure a conventional luggage-suitcase or similar article to a stationary object.