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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 8132436 | Device for locking and unlocking a plug on a frame using a wrench The invention relates to a secured device for locking and unlocking a plug on a frame with a wrench. The device has an obstructing component that is mobile with respect to a plug and can be brought from an obstructing position to an unobstructing position in which t... | 03/13/2012 |
| 7437901 | Locking cap system A locking cap is selectively locked into place within a tubular opening, such as the open end of a standpipe used to charge a building sprinkler system. The locking cap has an expandable sleeve and a spreader member. As a key is turned, the spreader member is drawn ... | 10/21/2008 |
| 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 |
| 7347070 | Locking access box cover A locking access box cover includes an access box cover having a key aperture and a locking mechanism coupled to the access box cover. The locking mechanism includes a base plate, a guide plate coupled to the base plate and a rotating mechanism operatively coupled b... | 03/25/2008 |
| 7320236 | Device that makes it possible to lock and unlock, by means of a key, a stopper or cover on a frame A device for locking and unlocking, with a key, a cover on a frame. The rotor of the lock for this device has a cylindrical barrel mounted for rotation in the cover and being interdependent in rotation with the slide bolt and a cylindrical axle with head mounted loo... | 01/22/2008 |
| 7232162 | Composite door lock plunger An approved plunger assembly is provided for a door handle. The plunger assembly includes a metallic plunger and a plastic link, which are connected so as to slide together between extended and retracted positions. The plastic link minimizes friction between the plu... | 06/19/2007 |
| 7204508 | Trailer lock A trailer lock and particularly a trailer lock for locking a trailer ball cap includes a lock housing, a lock, a latch bolt, a holding seat and a detent member. The lock housing has an opening to hold the lock, a U-shaped trough to hold the latch bolt, a through tro... | 04/17/2007 |
| 7174754 | Key for engaging a locking mechanism of a port cover for protecting from unauthorized access one or more ports of a system integrated into a structure for injection of a material into one or more cavities in the structure In certain embodiments, the present invention includes a key for engaging a locking mechanism for a port cover for use in a system integrated into a structure for injection of a material into one or more cavities in the structure. The locking mechanism is for remova... | 02/13/2007 |
| 7174753 | Method for protecting from unauthorized access one or more ports of a system integrated into a structure for injection of a material into one or more cavities in the structure In certain embodiments, the present invention includes a method for protecting from unauthorized access one or more ports of a system integrated into a structure for injection of a material into one or more cavities in the structure. The method includes coupling a b... | 02/13/2007 |
| 7152440 | Apparatus to secure an access door on a housing A latch assembly to secure an access door on the housing of an electronic device. When a conventional locking device is coupled with the housing to deter theft of the electronic device as a whole, the latch assembly will maintain the access door in a closed position... | 12/26/2006 |
| 7150168 | Tubular pin tumbler lock unit A tubular lock unit has a lock and key. An upper pin seat and a lower pin seat with multiple pins are respectively mounted in the lock. A shaft is inserted into the lower pin seat and connected to the upper pin seat. The upper pin seat has an annular keyway and a sl... | 12/19/2006 |
| 7146831 | Slide latch The present invention relates to a lockable latch for securing together a first panel to a second panel or keeper on a second panel or frame. The latch has a housing, a lockplug configured for a key, a lock collar and a return spring. When a user turns a key to rota... | 12/12/2006 |
| 7148066 | Dye solutions for use in methods to detect the prior evaporation of anhydrous ammonia and the production of illict drugs Systems and methods providing for the introduction of a dye, particularly a xanthene dye, and more particularly a rhodamine dye, to liquid anhydrous ammonia to discourage theft of the anhydrous ammonia and provide for leak detection in storage vessels. The dye will ... | 12/12/2006 |
| 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 |
| 7140211 | Tamper detection security for a tank trailer This invention relates to a security system aimed at closing and locking a cover of an opening of a tank trailer to avoid any tampering of its content and to prove that the content of the tank has not been tampered. The security system comprises a locking member mov... | 11/28/2006 |
| 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 |
| 7134454 | Cap for blocking a pipe A cap for blocking a pipe. The pipe has a rim at an end thereof. The rim defines a pipe aperture. The cap includes a body for blocking the pipe aperture, the body including a bore having a threaded bore portion. A latch is movably mounted on the body for movement be... | 11/14/2006 |
| 6974059 | Lock-on motorcycle tank bag A mounting system designed to mount a luggage piece to the gas tank of a motorcycle. It consists of two separate pieces. A ring includes a push-pin cylinder lock affixed perpendicular to the rings side, extending the locks retractable lock pin beyond the inner wall ... | 12/13/2005 |
| 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 |
| 6905040 | Filler device and closure cap having complementary engagement elements A filler device has a filler neck (23) and a closure cap (1) which has an engagement segment (4). The engagement segment (4) and filler neck (23) have complementary engagement elements (7, 8, 25, 26), for example in order to... | 06/14/2005 |
| 6857298 | Double action push button locking system Locking systems for containers with closures. The locking systems have latches with a single actuator rod connected thereto. Locks are also provided. Opening the locks move the actuator rod. The latches can preferably be rotary latches, and the locks can be paddle h... | 02/22/2005 |
| 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 |
| 6732555 | Lock for a meter box lid A securing mechanism is provided which can be attached to a conventional meter box lid which does not require the lid to be redesigned. The securing mechanism comprises a holding member attached to the latch on the underside of the lid. A threaded aperture is formed... | 05/11/2004 |
| 6698261 | Locking cap system A locking cap is selectively locked into place within a tubular opening, such as the open end of a standpipe used to charge a building sprinkler system. The locking cap has an expandable sleeve and a spreader member. As a key is turned, the spreader membe... | 03/02/2004 |
| 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 |
| 6688146 | Twist closure A rotary closure (1) having a carrying body (5) which carries a plug-in section (6) for plugging into a plug-in opening, in which the plug-in section (6) can be arrested by a retaining element (37) which can be rendered operational or non-operational by a... | 02/10/2004 |
| 6644073 | Containers The invention discloses a container, usable as an ash-tray and/or as a food container, comprising first and second members removable secured together. The second member can be permanently or removably secured to a supporting surface. The first and second ... | 11/11/2003 |
| 6616201 | Open-close device for shell covers equipments The present invention provides a device for opening and closing regular shell covers, especially referring to open-close device suitable for installation on the cover of a metal shell, which provides a larger tenon and a smaller tenon on the shell cover, ... | 09/09/2003 |
| 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 |
| 6513352 | Secure storage system for cremation urns A locking mechanism for locking a cremation urn inside a columbarium chamber or to another appropriate wall surface and a hidden lock for a funeral chamber shutter system are disclosed. The locking mechanism includes a male locking member which is rigidly... | 02/04/2003 |
| 6487882 | Locking cap system A locking cap is selectively locked into place within a tubular opening, such as the open end of a standpipe used to charge a building sprinkler system. The locking cap has an expandable sleeve and a spreader member. As a key is turned, the spreader membe... | 12/03/2002 |
| 6435763 | KEY HOLE INSERTION FOR MANHOLE AND MANHOLE COVER LOCKING APPARATUS EQUIPPED WITH THE KEY HOLE INSERTION AND MANHOLE COVER LOCKING SYSTEM AND UNLOCKING METHOD AND MANHOLE COVER OPENING AND CLOSING CONTROL SYSTEM The present invention is provided with a key hole insertion fitted to a manhole cover, a manhole cover locking apparatus equipped with the key hole insertion, a manhole cover locking system, a method for unlocking the manhole cover, and a control system f... | 08/20/2002 |
| 6220064 | Fuel filler assembly for a vehicle A fuel filler assembly, in particular for a motor vehicle, having a filler, and a cap for closing a mouth of the filler and provided internally with a cylinder rotated by means of an operating key is disclosed. A reversible locking arrangement is provided... | 04/24/2001 |
| 6199414 | Quick release locking means for a cover A quick release lock for a cover is provided. The cover may be a manhole cover for closing onto a manhole ring having a radially extended flange. The quick release lock mainly includes several angularly equal-spaced cross-shaped slots provided on the cove... | 03/13/2001 |
| 6044670 | Theft prevention device A theft prevention device is provided for an anhydrous ammonia tank having a feed pipe with an open end. The theft prevention device includes a plug body which is inserted into the open end of the feed pipe. The plug body includes a flexible member which ... | 04/04/2000 |
| 5884510 | Bolt lock A bolt lock including a lock barrel having a central opening cylindrical about a central axis and extending between an open front end and a closed rear end. The lock barrel has bolt openings extending outwardly from opposite sides of the central opening a... | 03/23/1999 |
| 5806350 | Anti-theft device An anti-theft device has a substantially cylindrical body composed of two semi-cylindrical shells, and structure for hingedly connecting the shells with one another at one circumferential end so that the shells are turnable between an open position in whi... | 09/15/1998 |
| 5768921 | Key box device A lid is secured to the base of a key box device that defines an enclosed compartment for securing a spare key. The lid carries push-buttons and a knob for locking the lid to the base. The surface of the lid is generally flush with the plane of the base e... | 06/23/1998 |
| 5701771 | Handlebar locking device A handlebar hocking device including a pair of tubular members with each having a distal end, a proximal end and a opening therethrough that is capable of receipt therein a handle of a handlebar. Each tubular member has an exterior surface with a ball joi... | 12/30/1997 |
| 5673573 | Anti-tamper device for audio and computer devices having cassette or diskette receiving slot An anti-tamper device for use with apparatus of the type having a slot for receiving a component needed in use. In one embodiment, a first portion is insertable into the tape receiving slot of a cassette player mounted in a vehicle. When inserted, the por... | 10/07/1997 |
