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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7624603 | Quick release lock There is disclosed an improved lock assembly particularly suited for bulk vending machines, the lock assembly formed by an upper portion including a lock barrel having a lock collar extending downwardly therefrom, the lock collar having a tubular configuration with ... | 12/01/2009 |
| 7377141 | Device for locking and unlocking a cover or lid on a frame by means of a key A device for locking and unlocking a cover or lid on a frame by means of a key. The device includes an element forming the locking bolt formed of an elastically deformable rod protruding from the cover and terminating in a hook-shaped free end suitable for engaging ... | 05/27/2008 |
| 7363782 | Combination and key operated padlock with indicator A padlock for luggage that can be operated by setting a combination or by inserting and turning a key is provided with an indicator that normally displays a first state when the lock being used in a normal way as a combination operated padlock, but which displays a ... | 04/29/2008 |
| 7360801 | Door latching system A latching system comprising a base having a first keeper secured thereto, a closable member adapted to engage the base, an elongated member rotatably secured to the closable member, said elongated member including a first connector adapted to engage the first keepe... | 04/22/2008 |
| 7357009 | Pedastal closure assembly having snag-free lock A quarter turn slide lock assembly having a base, a cover, a slider, a rotator, springs and washers. The base includes a channel for the slider to move between extended and retracted positions. The slider includes internal and exterior cam follower surfaces. The rot... | 04/15/2008 |
| 7316136 | Bevelled keyway and double lock system for handcuff The handcuff assembly includes a bow pivotally connected to a cheek plate frame assembly which includes a unitized frame that is die stamped from a single metal plate and which is overmolded with a polymer overmold. The unitized frame has interlocking tabs on folded... | 01/08/2008 |
| 7316137 | High visibility double lock assembly for handcuff The handcuff assembly includes a bow pivotally connected to a cheek plate frame assembly which includes a base frame. A removable lockset assembly for locking a pawl relative to ratchet teeth on the bow and including a slideable lock bar is received in the base fram... | 01/08/2008 |
| 7210319 | Multifunctional vehicle lock A multifunctional vehicle lock including a cylinder lock comprising a rotatable tumbler, a coupling member rotationally linked to the tumbler, wherein rotation of the tumbler rotates the coupling member, a first vehicle locking element connected to the coupling memb... | 05/01/2007 |
| 7159422 | Combination and key operated padlock with indicator A padlock for luggage that can be operated by setting a combination or by inserting and turning a key is provided with an indicator that normally displays a first state when the lock being used in a normal way as a combination operated padlock, but which displays a ... | 01/09/2007 |
| 7144189 | Locking cover for wells and underground tanks A locking cover apparatus for an opening in the ground is disclosed. The apparatus can be retro-fitted to an existing ground opening, or can be newly constructed ground opening fitted with the apparatus of the present invention. The apparatus features a keyed lock t... | 12/05/2006 |
| 7140212 | Locking cover plate arrangement A locking cover plate can be selectively locked in position on a stortz pipe end fitting or can be unlocked and removed for access to the open pipe end. The cover plate includes a sliding plate that is driven laterally outward into a deployed state by rotating a dri... | 11/28/2006 |
| 7007521 | Combination and key operated padlock with indicator A padlock for luggage that can be operated by setting a combination or by inserting and turning a key is provided with an indicator that normally displays a first state when the lock being used in a normal way as a combination operated padlock, but which displays a ... | 03/07/2006 |
| 6935527 | Locking filler cap A lockable filler cap assembly for fuel tanks and other fluid-holding containers. The assembly is readily adaptable to function as a normally operating non-locking filler cap and to function as a locked filler cap. The lockable filler cap assembly includes a cap hav... | 08/30/2005 |
| 6907760 | Locking cover plate arrangement A locking cover plate can be selectively locked in position on a stortz pipe end fitting or can be unlocked and removed for access to the open pipe end. The cover plate includes a sliding plate that is driven laterally outward into a deployed state by rotating a dri... | 06/21/2005 |
| 6735992 | Device for mutually locking two elements, in particular a covering element to an element forming a support frame To endow such a device, of the type with a bolt (1) actuated by a key (2), with a high level of tamper-proofing and security without compromising its simplicity and reliability, the device includes two bolt-guiding members (3, 4) carried by one ... | 05/18/2004 |
| 6694783 | Locking cover plate arrangement A locking cover plate can be selectively locked in position on a stortz pipe end fitting or can be unlocked and removed for access to the open pipe end. The cover plate includes a sliding plate that is driven laterally outward into a deployed state by rot... | 02/24/2004 |
| 6581424 | Portable lock box A portable lock box includes a box-shaped base member having an open front and top and a box-shaped front closure member having an open back and top. The base and front closure members include complementary horizontal support members and the front closure... | 06/24/2003 |
| 6553795 | Locking cover plate arrangement A locking cover plate can be selectively locked in position on a stortz pipe end fitting or can be unlocked and removed for access to the open pipe end. The cover plate includes a sliding plate that is driven laterally outward into a deployed state by rot... | 04/29/2003 |
| 5911764 | Bottle lock with a chuck device An open ended cylindrical chuck device has an inner fixing ring, an outer movable turning ring, and three movable screw threaded bars crossing the chuck device. While the turning ring is turned, the screw threads on the turning ring move three screw threa... | 06/15/1999 |
| 5904057 | Lockable fuel cap A lockable fuel cap is provided including a closure member having a drive tooth and a removal hub. The hub includes a drive lug and moves between a lock position in which the drive lug is spaced-apart from the drive tooth and a release position in which t... | 05/18/1999 |
| 5813256 | Theft deterrent lock for an air brake control valve An anti-theft device for use with a dashboard mounted control of the type typically found in trucks having an axially moving shaft with a hand-grip knob is provided. The anti-theft device includes a locking pin provided through an aperture of the shaft. T... | 09/29/1998 |
| 5619873 | Anti-theft steering wheel locking device A portable housing device for protectively enclosing the steering wheel and driver's side airbag of an automotive vehicle to prevent theft. The device includes a plurality of sections sharing a common axis member. One section is fixedly connected to the a... | 04/15/1997 |
| 5609049 | Transmission lock device The instant invention is a locking mechanism for transmissions having a floor mounted selector switch. The invention utilizes a base member which is attached to a support post of the transmission selector lever. The base member includes provisions for hol... | 03/11/1997 |
| 5595417 | Tonneau cover for a pick-up truck A tonneau cover for an open bed of a pick-up truck having a front panel, a center panel and a rear panel. Each panel is retained in separate frames defined by first, second, third and fourth reinforcing members which are held in a rectangular shape by cor... | 01/21/1997 |
| 5469726 | Nut locking apparatus A locking assembly for preventing access to a nut threadedly secured onto a bolt, the nut and bolt generally mounting an article, such as an outboard motor, to a structure, such as a boat transom. The locking assembly is independent of the bolt and nut, a... | 11/28/1995 |
| 5454240 | Automobile anti-theft device - the shield An anti-theft device for attachment to a steering wheel of an automobile, has a continuous metal shield, having a shield body which is accurately shaped to completely cover the top surface of the steering wheel and a shield body's side apron which is accu... | 10/03/1995 |
| 5353614 | Vehicle steering-wheel lock A steering wheel lock having a generally flat circular cover (1) which substantially totally covers the steering wheel (12) to prevent an authorised access to the wheel or turning of the wheel. The cover (1) includes a perimeter lip (2) to prevent side ac... | 10/11/1994 |
| 5316136 | Condom case with dual locking mechanisms A condom case is provided that houses one or more condoms within an enclosure having two distinct and interdependent locking mechanisms. Two separate keys must be employed simultaneously to disengage the locking mechanisms and open the condom case. The co... | 05/31/1994 |
| 5261259 | Video cassette security apparatus A locking device for use with a video cassette tape to prevent unauthorized usage in view of its content. The device incorporates a member that is expandable into certain recesses of the cassette when placed into a locking mode and, is not expanded when t... | 11/16/1993 |
| 5214945 | Locking assembly for use on a nut or bolt head A locking assembly used to deny access to a nut or to a bolt head to prevent theft of an article that is bolted to a body such as a vehicle. The locking assembly includes a retainer through which the bolt passes and that partially surrounds the nut or bol... | 06/01/1993 |
| 5165262 | Security cover assembly A security cover assembly for an instrument panel. The cover assembly is hinged to a console and consists of upper and lower hinged portions that can be folded and moved to a stored position where it will not obstruct the operators vision. When closed the... | 11/24/1992 |
| 5125661 | Push pin combination locking container A puzzle box includes a floor, side walls, a first end wall, and a second end wall to define a container, with a lid positioned to overlie the container, wherein the first end wall receives a through-extending shaft, wherein the side walls and second end ... | 06/30/1992 |
| 5042754 | Device for locking aircraft controls A locking device made of two interfitting parts that holds the throttle control levers of an aircraft in their closed position when the parts are interfit. A key activated locking mechanism holds the two parts together. The throttle control levers are san... | 08/27/1991 |
| 4987755 | High security lock assembly A high security lock assembly having a tang for holding lock shackle pins, ith said tang being attached to a first member, such as a bulkhead or a door jamb. A reversible cover, which can be attached to either the left or right side of a second member, suc... | 01/29/1991 |
| 4888968 | Aircraft theft guard A shield of rigid sheet metal is of a size and shape to substantially cover the instrument panel of an aircraft. A pair of shrouds on the bottom of the shield are spaced so that each fits over one of the control columns of the aircraft, and aligned holes ... | 12/26/1989 |
| 4821538 | Security-providing container device A container device by which a patron of a hotel or motel can leave articles such as shoes outwardly of the patron's room door for pick up and servicing by an attendant, but with the assuredness that the articles are locked for withdrawal only by an attend... | 04/18/1989 |
| 4787222 | Combination lock for blood identification system A system is disclosed for positive identification between a patient and a blood unit to be administered to the patient incorporating a combination lock which positively prevents access to the blood unit unless its code matches that of the patient. An alph... | 11/29/1988 |
| 4779434 | Tailgate locking device A device for securing the tailgate of a pickup truck, so that it can not be removed by unauthorized persons. The device is made of three steel assemblies, one of which is fitted over a tailgate extension, using the extension as an anchor for holding the d... | 10/25/1988 |
| 4683734 | Locked cover for air condition responsive controller A locked cover for surrounding an air condition responsive controller such as a thermostat to prevent the setting from being altered by people unauthorized to do so. This is accomplished by baffles which are opposite the openings in the cover to prevent t... | 08/04/1987 |
| 4674306 | Vehicle and assembly locking and wrenching apparatus A vehicle and assembly locking and wrenching apparatus is provided by replacement nuts each having an incised front face and arcuate sides parallel to the face, surrounded by cylindrical, annular rings that prevent the gripping and turning of the nuts. Pr... | 06/23/1987 |
