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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 8051690 | Anti-theft threaded cap An anti-theft device is provided for inhibiting access to a fastener, and more specifically to a fastener head. The anti-theft device can include a base member with an opening for receiving the fastener and a lid member releasably coupled to the base member. The lid... | 11/08/2011 |
| 7930914 | Anti-theft device An anti-theft device for preventing theft of a boat fitted with an outboard motor. The anti-theft device is made up of a rear collar and a front collar. In one embodiment the rear collar comprises an elongated bracket having a U-shaped cross-section defined by first... | 04/26/2011 |
| 7673482 | Wheel lock A wheel lock mounted for preventing removal of the wheel from the axle includes a cup shaped base portion with an opening to receive a wheel stud for threaded engagement with a lug nut to clamp the base portion to the wheel. A cup shaped cover portion nests within t... | 03/09/2010 |
| 7409843 | Water spigot locking apparatus An apparatus includes a cylindrical housing for fitting about a spigot. The housing has a first bore extending along a partial length thereof and a first end. The housing further has a second bore, abutting against the first end of the first bore, which has a lesser... | 08/12/2008 |
| 7392674 | Lug nut locking device A lug nut locking device is provided to prevent theft of vehicle wheels. The locking device includes a collar adapted to fit over the lug nut. A tube fits within the collar and has a threaded first end to threadably mount onto the lug bolt. The second end of the tub... | 07/01/2008 |
| 7370892 | Security seal A security seal has a housing and a hasp moveable relative to the housing in a first direction between a locked position and a unlocked position. The hasp, in the locked position, is lockable to the housing by a disposable seal. The housing has an opening to allow t... | 05/13/2008 |
| 7337636 | Anti-theft device An anti-theft device including a shaft divided into first and second brackets and a locking mechanism. First bracket defines first 300a and second 320a edges, second bracket defines first 300b and second 320b e... | 03/04/2008 |
| 7314258 | Showcase There is provided a simply-structured showcase which can lock a door without damaging an appearance. The showcase comprises a door pivotally supported on one side of an opening of a display room constituted in a main body to close the opening to be freely opened, ma... | 01/01/2008 |
| 7296446 | Lock assembly A lock assembly has a casing, a securing axle and a wheel. The securing axle is mounted rotatably in the casing and has a threaded end extending out of the casing. The wheel is mounted rotatably in the casing and selectively engages with the securing axle to rotate ... | 11/20/2007 |
| 7291047 | Protective casing for water craft propellers A shielding apparatus includes a body formed from rigid material that has first and second pivotally conjoined sections removably cradled about the propeller. The body has a fulcrum axis registered parallel to a longitudinal length of the propeller. Each of the sect... | 11/06/2007 |
| 7287404 | Security device for a threaded element A security device for engaging an threaded element includes an inner body configured to engage the threaded element and an outer body operatively coupled to the inner body. A lock is configured to engage the outer body and is operable such that the outer body moves ... | 10/30/2007 |
| 7278341 | Structural bolt security apparatus A structural bolt security apparatus includes a security nut forming a threaded central hole for a bolt; the security nut has a groove in an upper surface and/or a side surface. At least one groove is at least partially separated from the threaded central hole by th... | 10/09/2007 |
| 7278935 | Sports goal The invention relates to sports goals for games such as football, rugby, hockey etc, where the goals are formed by uprights and crossbars. Because of security issues, there are many instances where goals must be removed for storage when not in use, but secured in pl... | 10/09/2007 |
| 7270350 | Quick-connecting coupler for hoses, pipes and faucets A quick-connecting coupler for connecting hoses, connectors together or to a faucet or other water accessories that allows ease of use by anyone, including the elderly, the infirm, and those suffering from disabilities. The quick-connecting coupler has a first male-... | 09/18/2007 |
| 7251970 | Cylinder housing arrangement A cylinder housing arrangement, where the cylinder housing encloses a lock cylinder or the like, which comprises a number of locking elements to be arranged by a key, preferably tumbler discs to be turned by a key, which discs in their locked position prevent the tu... | 08/07/2007 |
| 7243514 | Method and device for securing an electronic instrument to a bracket 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... | 07/17/2007 |
| 7226088 | Banjo fitting A banjo fitting is disclosed comprising a block, a stud, a saddle washer pair and a cap. The saddle washer pair is bent so as to partially surround and clip onto the block. In this manner the block and washer pair form a single unit to simplify installation of the b... | 06/05/2007 |
| 7204521 | Coupling disconnect prevention device A device for shielding a coupling includes a generally central opening in which the coupling is disposed and at least one socket hole into which only a thin wall deep socket can operate to engage and disengage a screw into and from said socket hole. The device preve... | 04/17/2007 |
| 7204107 | Adjustable tethering system for securing an article A tethering system having an elongate flexible element, with a length, and an anchoring system. The anchoring system has a block defining first and second surfaces. The anchoring system further includes (a) a first anchoring assembly for bearing a first portion of t... | 04/17/2007 |
| 7194877 | Multiple entry locking system A multiple entry locking system including a U-bolt shackle having slotted legs. Various link members are adapted to be inserted through the slots in the U-bolt shackle legs. Each of the link members have first and second ends, and each of the link members have at le... | 03/27/2007 |
| 7181939 | Key assembly A key assembly includes a key, a cap and a fastener to selectively secure the cap to the key. The cap may include an opening for receiving a key ring, or other structure, therethrough. In one embodiment, the key includes a grip, and the cap and grip cooperate to enc... | 02/27/2007 |
| 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 |
| 7174751 | Method of using a kingpin lock holder 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 dev... | 02/13/2007 |
| 7165426 | Locking device with convertible shank including locking method thereof A method utilizes a locking device that includes a shackle member having a shank with a latch portion and a stop at opposite ends. A locking head mounts in a locked state on the latch portion but is removable when unlocked. A sleeve is carried on the shank but is re... | 01/23/2007 |
| 7151666 | Safety detachable back panel A safety detachable back panel mounted on the back surface of a server is disclosed, which comprises a panel body having two plain holes, retaining mechanisms adapted to secure the panel body to heat radiation vents in the back surface of the server, two second scre... | 12/19/2006 |
| 7143614 | Computer physical security device An apparatus which inhibits the theft of equipment such as personal computers is disclosed. The equipment must have an external wall provided with a specially designed, approximately rectangular slot having preselected dimensions. An attachment mechanism includes a ... | 12/05/2006 |
| 7131300 | Seal guard A protective cover for cargo seals. The cover has two parts with intermating elements on the two parts, and a pair of apertures that can be aligned in the two parts. When the apertures are aligned a padlock hasp can be passed through the aligned apertures. ... | 11/07/2006 |
| 7117700 | Wheel-immobilizing device The present invention provides a wheel-immobilizing device that does not require holes or indentations in the wheel in order for the device to be secured around the wheel or caster being immobilized. Additionally, a wheel-immobilizing device according to the inventi... | 10/10/2006 |
| 7107799 | Ball hitch locking device A trailer hitch locking device for securing a trailer having a ball type hitch includes a rigid U-shaped frame member having a central lower mounting member, an upper pin shield, a locking pin having a flattened locking end, a shaft and a pin head, the locking end e... | 09/19/2006 |
| 7051558 | Anti-theft device for equipment An anti-theft device for deterring unauthorized operation of a designated vehicle control adjunct. The device is adapted to secure the designated control to prevent manipulation thereof. The device includes a clevis pin, a clevis and a padlock and a hasp. The hasp i... | 05/30/2006 |
| 7051440 | Tool device A tool device includes a main body, a cutting member and a locking mechanism. The main body is formed with a receptacle for receiving the cutting member. The cutting member is movably mounted on the main body and selectively moves between a first position of being r... | 05/30/2006 |
| 7044148 | Apparatus and method for selectively securing a valve in an open or closed position The present invention generally relates to a locking apparatus adapted to interface with a valve and to selectively secure the valve in an open or closed position. More specifically, a valve handle lock is provided which is tamper resistant and is generally capable ... | 05/16/2006 |
| 7040646 | Locking assembly for trailer hitches A locking assembly which comprises at least a first housing member which is designed to be secured to a second member, the housing member having a channel extending therethrough and an elongated inner component with an axially extending cavity therein, an actuator w... | 05/09/2006 |
| 7029345 | Preventive theft installation on a boat The invention pertains to a theft preventive installation on a boat. Particularly, it is directed to prevent a theft of the drive for the boat at its connection to a housing containing the drive shaft from the motor. It is commonly known that up to six bolts connect... | 04/18/2006 |
| 7028515 | Burglarproof locking device for a vehicle An improved burglarproof locking device for a vehicle is disclosed. The locked status of the locking device is not released by a strong impact or by an external magnetic force, thereby preventing the car from being stolen. Thus the reliability of the locking device ... | 04/18/2006 |
| 7017935 | Trailer coupler A ball hitch coupler for use with a towing vehicle having a ball hitch. The ball hitch coupler provides an improved and simplified structure designed to make assembly and coupling to the ball hitch easy, while not compromising coupler strength or security. The ball ... | 03/28/2006 |
| 7018253 | Coupling lock for an engine and a boat hull A coupling lock for an engine and a boat hull installed on the fastening location thereof to provide coupling and locking functions includes a base dock and a upper dock. The base dock is fastened to a transom of the boat to couple with the engine and fasten to the ... | 03/28/2006 |
| 7014205 | King pin cover system A king pin cover system for protecting a king pin and individuals from engaging a king pin. The king pin cover system includes a cover having a receiver channel that receives the king pin. A pair of rear straps are attached to the rear portion of the cover for secur... | 03/21/2006 |
| 7000440 | Rotary security system A plurality of separately keyed padlocks, ranging in number from 7 to 150 or more, are securely held within a circular assembly that is rotated for selection of a specific padlock. This assembly of locks can be placed at a level for easy reach from a car window. Vis... | 02/21/2006 |
| 6976615 | Vehicle load carrier A vehicle load carrier including a frame adapted to support a load and mount to the rear of a vehicle, wherein the frame includes coupling member for coupling with the rear of the vehicle and a carrier section. The load carrier includes a pivot joint having locking ... | 12/20/2005 |
