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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 8127577 | Lock The invention relates to a lock, in particular a hoop lock, having a lock housing, in which a locking cylinder of the lock is arranged, including a cylinder housing, a barrel rotatably mounted in the cylinder housing and a driver unit associated in a drive effective... | 03/06/2012 |
| 8096151 | Padlock with key retention or non-retention (and snap-lock) facility The invention provides a padlock assembly (10) which can be convertible between a “snap lock” configuration and a configuration where a key is required to lock the padlock. Padlock assembly (10) includes a cam (62) with asymmetrical driver e... | 01/17/2012 |
| 7921682 | Padlock with alarm function A padlock includes a lock body, a lock shackle having two ends respectively inserted into a respective shackle hole in the lock body, two actuation members, two latches, a lock cylinder having a core inserted in between the actuation members and rotatable with a pre... | 04/12/2011 |
| 7712340 | Lock structure A lock includes a body, a key-operated core in the body, two spring-biased plates slideable on a recessed portion of the body, and a locking crutch to be fastened to the body with the spring-biased plates. The body has crutch embedding holes on two sides of the core... | 05/11/2010 |
| 7665333 | Bicycle lock A bicycle lock in the form of a U-lock includes a U-shaped closure bracket and an elongated lock body. The lock body includes insertion openings for receiving ends of the closure bracket, while the ends of the closure bracket are provided with recesses that are para... | 02/23/2010 |
| 7661278 | Lock assembly capable of counting the number of times of unlocking operation A lock assembly includes a housing, a shackle having a pivotal portion, which is disposed in the housing and axially moveable and pivotable, and a free end insertable into a top hole of the housing, and a latch movably disposed in the housing and engagable with the ... | 02/16/2010 |
| 7490497 | Lock heating assembly for use in a padlock device A lock heating assembly for use with a padlock device to add heat internally within the padlock device that acts to thaw frozen elements in or around the padlock device by triggering an activation mechanism which induces a power supply to supply the electrical curre... | 02/17/2009 |
| 7434426 | Multiple function lock A multiple function lock comprising an engaging element and a captive element. The engaging element enters a captive space provided in the captive element for locking the lock. The captive element includes a selectable passage into the captive space for permitting t... | 10/14/2008 |
| 7424812 | Multiple function lock A multiple function lock comprising a body, an engaging element having a first end and a second end, a locking mechanism for securing the first end and the second end of the engaging element to the body, and a gate mechanism for selectively concealing or revealing a... | 09/16/2008 |
| 7418844 | Lock with integral pump A combination lock and pump having a shackle; a cross-member having a first end and a second end, the cross-member including a hole at the first end and a hole at the second end adapted to receive the shackle; a locking mechanism adapted to engage the shackle at the... | 09/02/2008 |
| 7389659 | Shackle apparatus An improved shackle assembly is disclosed that provides a bow having specially configured end portions that interlock with a specially configured pin assembly. The pin assembly has locking members or lugs that move between locking and releasing positions. The lockin... | 06/24/2008 |
| 7377135 | Multipurpose portable lock A portable multipurpose lock having a shackle base with two parallel rods having opposing interior sides with spaced-apart detents, an adjustable lock body with through holes for slidable insertion of the rods, a lock for engaging the rods to secure and lock the loc... | 05/27/2008 |
| 7370497 | Multifunctional padlock having shackle limit knob A padlock includes a housing, a shackle, a limit knob, a movable member and a first locking mechanism. The shackle is movably mounted on the housing and has a root section extended into the housing and a free section having a first end extended from the root section... | 05/13/2008 |
| 7370498 | Dual-mode padlock A dual-mode padlock can be unlatched by dialing a combination assembly or an associated key. The dual-mode padlock has a latching element movably mounted inside to engage with or disengage from a latch. When the dual-mode padlock is locked, the user can directly pus... | 05/13/2008 |
| 7353675 | Lock barrel and a driving part for the same A lock barrel and a driving part for the same comprises a plurality of key channels for the insertion o the driving part (key) and a plurality of transverse gateways for housing movable parts, which will bulge into the key channels for making the channels effectivel... | 04/08/2008 |
| 7353671 | Adjustable width coupler latch lock An adjustable coupler lock for locking a trailer hitch such that a trailer cannot be removed from a vehicle. The coupler lock comprises a lock body with a locking mechanism and a locking plate, and also comprises a shaft having a narrow and a flange end, and also ha... | 04/08/2008 |
| 7340927 | Padlock A padlock can be unlocked by an owner dialing an unlocking number or security personnel using a general key. The padlock includes a lock body, a block, a shackle, a general locking device and a private locking device. The lock body includes a first channel and a sec... | 03/11/2008 |
| 7325425 | Combined padlock housing and acoustic notification device The padlock housing assembly includes a padlock housing having monolithically formed walls for cradling an existing padlock therein. A top one of the walls is provided with an annular aperture for receiving a U-shaped shank of an existing padlock therethrough. The s... | 02/05/2008 |
| 7318530 | Skateboard security rack An skateboard security rack having a pair of support members defining a slot therebetween for receiving the deck of a skateboard. At least one of the support members has a width smaller than the wheelbase of the skateboard received in the slot. Locking structure bet... | 01/15/2008 |
| 7316141 | Electronic locking mechanism and lock containing it A mechanism for an electro-mechanical lock. The mechanism comprises a shackle or strike moveable in a bore. A cam is rotatable between a first cam position in which movement of the shackle or strike in the bore is prevented and a second cam position in which movemen... | 01/08/2008 |
| 7278283 | Padlock A padlock has a lock body comprising a housing, furthermore a lock hoop adjustably secured to the lock body, a lock cylinder accommodated in the housing and a latching mechanism accommodated in the housing. The latching mechanism enables a latching of the hoop to th... | 10/09/2007 |
| 7255356 | Grinding assistance device for skateboards A skateboard includes a deck with two trucks connected to an underside of the deck and each truck has a case with two axles so that two rollers are rotatably connected to the two axles. Two protection members are connected to the two cases respectively and at least ... | 08/14/2007 |
| 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 |
| 7251967 | Padlock having a storage chamber A padlock includes a base shell, a cover shell pivoted to and openably covered on the base shell to define with the base shell a storage chamber therebetween, a shackle movably mounted in the base shell, and two combination lock sets each having a latch engagable wi... | 08/07/2007 |
| 7246511 | Cable gunlock A cable gunlock including a lock case with longitudinal bores receiving a fixed shackle and a movable shackle. The movable shackle includes a spring threaded on its end and abutting against the outer surface of the lock case providing an automatic release. A latchin... | 07/24/2007 |
| 7213425 | Padlock having dual unlocking modes A padlock having dual unlocking modes includes a lock body that has shackle and a combination locking mechanism, and a movable push button assembly on one side. The padlock may be switched to an unlocking condition by operating the combination locking mechanism so t... | 05/08/2007 |
| 7210318 | Padlock A padlock comprises a lock body, a shackle, a block member, an elastic member, a combination locking device and a key locking device. The shackle is movable relative to the lock body between a locked position and an unlocked position, and the shackle has a first end... | 05/01/2007 |
| 7188631 | Suction device on a textile machine, especially a water needling device The inner circumferential surface of a suction pipe must be periodically cleaned as well as the inner region of the suction slit and especially the webs between the suction holes of the suction pipe. The aim of the invention is to facilitate said cleaning process. T... | 03/13/2007 |
| 7174756 | Padlock A padlock comprises: a casing; a shackle having a free first end and a second end, the second end being pivotally connected to the casing; a locking mechanism received within the casing and limiting the axial movement of the second end of the shackle; a latching tub... | 02/13/2007 |
| 7171833 | Cylinder lock The cylinder lock has a housing, a fixed hollow cylinder, a rotatable hollow cylinder and a locking bar. The locking bar has a mounting portion with planes, shoulders and a resilient element mounted around the mounting portion. The rotatable hollow cylinder has a no... | 02/06/2007 |
| 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 |
| 7121121 | Locking device for trailer hitches and method therefor A method and apparatus to secure the coupler section of a trailer provides a locking device that includes a lock housing having a hitch ball element to engage the recess in the coupler, a shackle member lockable to the housing and having a bridge section that spans ... | 10/17/2006 |
| 7117698 | High security padlock construction By providing a unique cam member which cooperatingly controls shackle locking elements to move between a first locked position and a second unlocked position, an effective, easily produced, high security padlock is achieved. Furthermore, the high security padlock of... | 10/10/2006 |
| 7117701 | Devices, methods, and systems for keying a lock assembly Certain exemplary embodiments of the present invention provide a lock keying system comprising: a lock cylinder comprising: a cylinder body; a plug assembly disposed in the cylinder body and comprising a plurality of pins and a one-to-one corresponding plurality of ... | 10/10/2006 |
| 7096696 | Scuba tank lock assembly A locking device comprises a locking plate having a first aperture to receive a cable lock, a second aperture having a slot extending therefrom, and a flat attachment cable having one end fixedly attached to the locking plate which is sized to be insertable into the... | 08/29/2006 |
| 7076976 | Inertial blocking mechanism A mechanical device such as a lock with anti-shock arrangement, comprising a locking member adapted for linear motion. The anti-shock arrangement comprises a balancing member mounted for linear motion substantially parallel to the locking member motion and a pivotal... | 07/18/2006 |
| 7047773 | Combination lock and padlock combination Provided is a combination lock and padlock combination comprising a housing include a window; a tumbler wheel assembly; a cylindrical moveable bar inserted through the tumbler wheels; a locking mechanism including a U-shaped member fixed at the bar, a rectangular sh... | 05/23/2006 |
| 7036344 | Padlock An improved padlock having a shackle retainer assembly that can be removed without removal of the padlock key locking assembly and/or convertible from a key retaining to a key nonretaining lock, or vice versa, by removal or insertion of a pin on the driver end of th... | 05/02/2006 |
| 7021095 | Apparatus and method for controlling access to stored keys A system and apparatus for controlling keys or other objects is provided. The key can only be removed when an access control key identifying the individual who is removing the key is inserted. The access control key cannot be removed until the key is returned. ... | 04/04/2006 |
| 7017378 | Padlock A padlock is locked by inserting a key into the keyhole and turned to rotate the rotary member of a lock core together with a stop block to let the engage groove of the stop block be disengaged from the annular groove of a movable bolt and make a spring extend outwa... | 03/28/2006 |
