| Class / Patent application number | Description | Number of patent applications / Date published |
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| 070022000 | Combination-controlled | 38 |
| 20090249841 | Mnemonic combination locking system - A combination locking system has a combination lock comprising a plurality of sets of thematic component pictorial indicia imprinted upon a set of tumblers that when sequentially realigned form a series of gestalt composite images recognizable to a human operator. Only one of the composite images is the correct combination that unlocks the lock. A second embodiment of the combination locking system has a combination lock comprising a plurality of morphosyntactically conformational, paradigmatic semantic word string indicia that together form a myriad of grammatical and meaningful phrases, only one of which is the correct combination. | 10-08-2009 |
| 20100083713 | Padlock Device Using an Electromagnetic Switch Actuated System with Fingerprint Identification System - A keyless padlock system includes an electromagnetic switch system and a fingerprint process system. The electromagnetic switch system operates the padlock with a mechanical actuated mechanism. The system also secures the padlock against the force and vibration. The fingerprint process system provides the padlock device an easy operation as the key system. The buttons and LED's manage using both fingerprint and the combination code. A changeable battery system without losing the memory provides the padlock device a reliable and easy application. | 04-08-2010 |
| 20120006078 | System And Method To Secure A Device - An exemplary embodiment of the present invention provides a system for securing a device. The system comprises a securing mechanism with a first end and a second end, wherein the first end is configured to be inserted through an opening in a device and the second end is configured to be trapped by the opening. The system also comprises a locking mechanism configured to lock to the first end of the securing mechanism. | 01-12-2012 |
| 20130019640 | BICYCLE LOCK SET CONNECTED WITH BICYCLE FRAME - A bicycle lock set includes a main part and a connection member wherein an operation unit is located between the main part and the connection member. A shackle is movably connected to a first end of the main part and has two notches. A frame is linearly movable in the main part and has a first contact portion. A number wheel is rotatably connected to the frame and has a second contact portion which is engaged with the first contact portion. The operation unit includes an operation member which is driven and rotated by the frame and has a stud for being engaged with one of the notches when the shackle is moved toward the main part. A receiving space is defined in the operation member and a bead is partially received in the receiving space or pushed to protrude out from the main part. | 01-24-2013 |
| 20150330105 | SELF-LOCKING LOCKBOX WITH MECHANICAL PUSH BUTTON COMBINATION LOCK - The present invention generally relates to lockboxes. More particularly, the invention relates to a mechanical pushbutton combination lockbox which is designed to self-lock such that an additional input or locking action is not required to lock the lockbox when closed. | 11-19-2015 |
| 070023000 | Non-shackle type | 1 |
| 20140260441 | DEVICE FOR LOCKING AN ARTICLE - A pin lock device for securing an article, including a lock base and a removable lock device that locks to the lock base. A plurality of control pins disposed in pin bores that communicate with a mounting post through tumbler channels. Alignment of recesses in the control pins releases the locking device from the post. The locking device allows the user to secure an article, such as a handgun, on the post in a secure and accessible manner. | 09-18-2014 |
| 070024000 | Rigid shackle | 28 |
| 20090007605 | Lock having an indicative lock core - A lock includes a housing, a shackle, a controlling unit and a lock core. The shackle has a root section and a free section. The root section is disposed in the housing. The free section extends from the root section and is disposed outside the housing. The controlling unit is disposed in the housing and connected to the root section of the shackle. In particular, the controlling unit is capable of rotating about the root section and axially moving with the root section. Additionally, the lock core is disposed in the housing and is configured to control rotation of the controlling unit. | 01-08-2009 |
| 20090120141 | DUAL CHANGEABLE COMBINATION LOCK - A dual changeable combination lock comprises a housing in which are disposed internal and external toothed wheels each engaging with or disengaging from each dial, wherein the internal toothed wheels can control the shackle and the external toothed wheels can control the switch button. Besides providing the combination changing function of a common combination lock, the above lock can provide another set of separately and independently set changeable numbers by the interaction between the button and the external toothed wheels. | 05-14-2009 |
| 20100064738 | LOCK BODY WITH INTEGRAL COMPONENTS - A lock is disclosed having components formed integrally with a lock body. One example of such an integrally formed component is a biasing member utilized in the operation of a combination locking mechanism. A lock is also disclosed having an inner and outer body. A variety of outer bodies of different aesthetic appearance may be utilized with the same inner body. The lock disclosed herein may be embodied in a variety of styles, one of which is a padlock. | 03-18-2010 |
| 20100192641 | COMBINATION LOCK - A combination lock includes a locking mechanism, a plurality of dials, and a code identifying member. When each of the plurality of dials is rotated to an unlocking orientation, a recess on each of the dials aligns with a portion of the locking mechanism, allowing the locking mechanism to move from a locked condition to an unlocked condition. When the code identifying member is in a dial engaging position, and one of the plurality of dials is rotated to the unlocking orientation, one of a plurality of dial engaging portions of the code identifying member engages the recess of the one of the plurality of dials to provide a perceptible indication that the one of the plurality of dials is in the unlocking orientation. | 08-05-2010 |
| 20100326143 | 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 passage in the body through which the second end may move to unlock the lock. In certain embodiments, a multiple function lock may comprise a body, a U-shaped shackle having toe and heel portions, the heel portion rotatably secured within the body, a locking mechanism for locking the heel and the toe portions within the body, a passage through the body adjacent to the toe portion, the toe portion adapted to move through the passage to unlock the lock, and either a retaining cup, an adjustable gate, or an outer housing, each being adapted to selectively block or reveal the passage. | 12-30-2010 |
| 20110185775 | PADLOCKS WITH ANTI-RAPPING SECURITY FEATURES - A combination padlock includes a lock housing, a shackle, and a plurality of dials. A blocking member disposed within the lock housing is pivotable about a pivot point on the blocking member between a shackle securing position and a shackle releasing position. Each of the plurality of dials includes an unlocking feature disposed on an outer periphery of the dial. When each of the plurality of dials is rotated to an unlocking orientation, each of the unlocking features aligns with a corresponding dial engaging portion of the blocking member, allowing the blocking member to pivot from the shackle securing position to the shackle releasing position. Engagement of the blocking member with the inner front surface of the lock housing is limited to a location longitudinally aligned with the pivot point to limit lateral movement of the blocking member without limiting pivoting movement of the blocking member. | 08-04-2011 |
| 20110226023 | Key storage lock box - A key storage lock box has an internal cavity for storing an item to be stored, such as a residential key. The lock box includes a shackle for selectively connecting the lock box to a doorknob. The lock box includes a pushbutton locking mechanism having alphanumeric codes associated with one or more of the pushbuttons on the keypad. | 09-22-2011 |
| 20130118216 | BATTERY ACCESS AND POWER SUPPLY ARRANGEMENTS - A battery operated device includes a housing, an operating mechanism and an internal battery disposed within the housing, and an access member assembled with the housing and movable between first and second positions. The operating mechanism includes first and second sets of electrical contacts for transmitting power to the operating mechanism, with the internal battery being electrically connectable with the first set of electrical contacts for powering the operating mechanism. The access member is movable between a first position blocking external access to the second set of electrical contacts and connecting the first set of electrical contacts to the internal battery, and a second position permitting external access to the second set of electrical contacts and disconnecting the internal battery from the first set of electrical contacts. | 05-16-2013 |
| 070025000 | Sliding | 15 |
| 20080250825 | Security padlock having a secondary locking system - By providing a padlock having a primary shackle and a secondary shackle which is easily employed whenever the primary shackle has been cut, an effective, easily produced, key operated or combination controlled padlock is achieved which enables the padlock to be quickly and easily opened for inspection by security personnel, while also enabling the padlock to be quickly re-locked after inspection using a secondary locking shackle. In addition, the secondary locking shackle provides the user with notice that the padlock and suitcase had been opened by security personnel. In accordance with the present invention, the padlock incorporates a housing and a primary shackle which is constructed for being lockingly engaged with the housing, as well as dis-engaged from the housing whenever the padlock is opened. | 10-16-2008 |
| 20080307834 | KEY AND COMBINATION CONTROLLED PADLOCK - A padlock includes a housing with a notch, a shackle having a pivoting portion, which is disposed in the housing and axially moveable and pivotable, and a free end disposed in the housing and passable through the notch when the pivoting portion is pivoted. A combination controlled lock unit is adapted for controlling an axial movement of the pivoting portion for enabling the free end to move away from the housing to unlock the padlock. A key controlled lock unit includes a rotatable plug and a block member with a block portion rotatable along with the plug between a locking position where the block portion blocks the notch to stop the free end of the shackle from passing through the notch, and an unlocking position for allowing the free end of the shackle to pass through the notch when the pivoting portion is pivoted to unlock the padlock. | 12-18-2008 |
| 20090113948 | POINTER PADLOCK - A padlock includes a housing, a shackle having a pivoting portion pivotally passing through a first top hole of the housing into an accommodation chamber of the housing and a locking end passing through a second top hole of the housing, a retaining device disposed in the accommodation chamber and having at least two driving wheels for controlling an axial movement of the pivoting portion of the shackle, and at least two pointers located above a dial of the housing and respectively driven by the driving wheels to point to one of figures of the dial. When both of the pointers point to correct figures, the pivoting portion of the shackle is axially moveable relative to the housing under the control of the driving wheels, such that locking end of the shackle is moveable away from the second top hole of the housing to unlock the padlock. | 05-07-2009 |
| 20090151402 | Combination padlock with a chamber - A combination padlock has a base, a cover, a lock core assembly and a shackle. The base has a key chamber and a shackle mount. The cover is slidably mounted pivotally on the base to cover the chamber and has a shackle mount. The shackle mount of the cover selectively cooperates with the shackle mount of the base to form a locking recess. The lock core assembly is a combination lock core and is mounted in the base. The shackle combines with the lock core assembly to provide the combination padlock a locking capability and is mounted in the locking recess to prevent the cover sliding relative to the base. Consequently, a user can lock their keys in the chamber and lock the padlock in a preferred place so need not carry the keys everywhere. | 06-18-2009 |
| 20090165507 | Self assemblage combination lock comprising one set or multiple sets of combination ring - A self assemblage combination lock comprising one set or multiple sets of combination ring consists of a combination lock with one set or multiple sets of locking device. Its locking device has dual function of locking. The main function is to lock something and the other function is to lock itself and it is locked. It is disassemble and reassemble by its user. User can disassemble it and changes the sequence of combination rings or replaces the existing combination ring with his/her favorite combination with letters of alphabet or number. The self assemblage combination lock comprising one set or multiple sets of combination ring locks itself when the lock is locked and unlock itself when the lock is unlocked. Therefore it is disassemble and reassemble. | 07-02-2009 |
| 20090277230 | PADLOCK HAVING A PRELOADED LOCKING MEMBER - A padlock comprises a lock body including at least one passage defined therein. A shackle is displaceable between open and secured positions. The shackle has at least one leg which is slideable within the at least one passage and which includes a notch. A locking member is accommodated within the lock body and is displaceable between unlocked and locked positions. The locking member is preloaded towards the locked position to engage the notch to inhibit movement of the shackle from the secured position into the open position. One of the at least one passage and the at least one leg defines at least one recess. The other one of the at least one passage and the at least one leg defines at least one projection that extends into the at least one recess. | 11-12-2009 |
| 20110016931 | DIGITAL OUTPUT LOCK - A lock assembly comprising a lock body, a shackle, and a locking member configured to selectively lock the shackle relative to the lock body. At least one combination dial is rotatable between various combination positions. The at least one combination dial is associated with the locking member and is configured such that entry of a given series of combination positions causes the locking member to unlock the shackle relative to the lock body. A sensor is configured to sense the rotational position of the al least one combination dial. A display screen is associated with the sensor and is configured to display a position indicia which corresponds to the rotational position of the at least one combination dial. | 01-27-2011 |
| 20110079055 | COMBINATION DISCUS LOCK ASSEMBLY AND METHODS OF USING THE SAME - The present disclosure describes combination discus locks and methods for using and making the combination discus lock assembly. The locks include a lock body at least partially containing a locking mechanism coupled to a plurality of engagement members with indicia disposed thereon, capable of displaying a combination. An actuator is coupled to the locking mechanism and to a locking member. The locking member is in a closed position, connected to the body, when the combination is not displayed and in an open position, at least partially disengaged from the lock body, when the combination is displayed. The actuator is manipulated to move the locking member from the closed position to the open position. The lock may also be resettable. | 04-07-2011 |
| 20120011902 | PADLOCK - An electromechanical lock includes a lock body and a locking mechanism disposed in the lock body. The locking mechanism includes a blocker, first and second cams, and a motor. The blocker is movable between a locked position and an unlocked position. The first cam is rotatable about a first axis between a blocker obstructing position and a blocker clearance position. The second cam is rotatable about a second axis, spaced apart from the first axis, to move the first cam between the blocker obstructing position and the blocker clearance position. The motor is coupled to the second cam to rotate the second cam in response to an electrical authorization signal supplied to the motor. | 01-19-2012 |
| 20120131965 | COMBINATION DISCUS LOCK ASSEMBLY AND METHODS OF USING THE SAME - The present disclosure describes combination discus locks and associated methods. A lock device configured in accordance with a particular embodiment of the present disclosure includes a discus lock housing, a locking mechanism positioned in the lock housing, and a plurality of rotatable wheels operably coupled to the locking mechanism. The rotatable wheels can individually have a plurality of indicia used to display a combination. The locking mechanism can be configured to move from a locked configuration to an unlocked configuration when the combination is displayed. The lock device can further include a shackle and a slider actuator positioned on an outer surface of the lock housing. The slider actuator can be operably coupled to the shackle and to the locking mechanism, and can be configured to drive the shackle from a closed position to an open position when the locking mechanism is in the unlocked configuration. | 05-31-2012 |
| 20130205844 | HIGH SECURITY COMBINATION DISC PADLOCK - The present invention is directed to exemplary embodiments of a combination disc padlock that may include a housing, a shackle positioned within a portion of the housing, the shackle having a curved shape with a first end that is never released from the housing and a second end that may be exposed from the housing when the padlock is in an unlocked configuration. The padlock may include a mechanism or other structure formed on or connected to the shackle that facilitates movement of the shackle between a closed position and an open position. The padlock may include a reset mechanism that prevents a user from accidentally changing a combination code of the padlock when the padlock is in the unlocked configuration, thereby requiring that the padlock be put into a reset mode in order to change the combination code. | 08-15-2013 |
| 20130312465 | COMBINATION DISCUS LOCK ASSEMBLY AND METHODS OF USING THE SAME - The present disclosure describes combination discus locks and associated methods. A lock device configured in accordance with a particular embodiment of the present disclosure includes a discus lock housing, a locking mechanism positioned in the lock housing, and a plurality of rotatable wheels operably coupled to the locking mechanism. The rotatable wheels can individually have a plurality of indicia used to display a combination. The locking mechanism can be configured to move from a locked configuration to an unlocked configuration when the combination is displayed. The lock device can further include a shackle and a slider actuator positioned on an outer surface of the lock housing. The slider actuator can be operably coupled to the shackle and to the locking mechanism, and can be configured to drive the shackle from a closed position to an open position when the locking mechanism is in the unlocked configuration. | 11-28-2013 |
| 20140331721 | HIGH SECURITY COMBINATION DISC PADLOCK - The present invention is directed to exemplary embodiments of a combination disc padlock that may include a housing, a shackle positioned within a portion of the housing, the shackle having a curved shape with a first end that is never released from the housing and a second end that may be exposed from the housing when the padlock is in an unlocked configuration. The padlock may include a mechanism or other structure formed on or connected to the shackle that facilitates movement of the shackle between a closed position and an open position. The padlock may include a reset mechanism that prevents a user from accidentally changing a combination code of the padlock when the padlock is in the unlocked configuration, thereby requiring that the padlock be put into a reset mode in order to change the combination code. | 11-13-2014 |
| 20140366592 | Combination Lock - A combination includes a lock body, a shackle having a second leg and a first leg, a lock member provided rotatably within the lock body and a locking element disposed movably within the lock body and provided with the lock member, wherein the first locking element is adapted to be driven by the lock member to do a reciprocating motion between a shackle locking state and a shackle releasing state, wherein when the shackle is at the shackle locking state, the first locking element is driven to engage with the first leg of the shack so as to hold the first leg within the lock body; when the shackle is at the shackle unlocking state, the first locking element is driven to leave from the first leg of the shack so as to enable the first leg to separate from the lock body. | 12-18-2014 |
| 20160102476 | COMBINATION PADLOCK WITH ANTI-PICK AND ANTI-PEEK MECHANISM - A combination lock having a plurality of dials and clutches arranged to control a lock shackle is disclosed. Each of the dials is mounted on a different clutch to form a dial-clutch pair. The clutch has a protrusion and the dial has an open slot dimensioned to receive a protrusion and a plurality of faulty notches. The protrusion is so located that when the lock is in the lock mode, the protrusion in each of the dial-clutch pairs is disengaged from the open slot, allowing the dial to rotate relative to the clutch. Since the clutches do not turn along with the dials and the faulty notches look similar to the open slot, it would be difficult for an intruder to pick the lock by peeking the protrusion of the clutches while rotating the dials. | 04-14-2016 |
| 070027000 | Pivoted | 5 |
| 20090113949 | PADLOCK - A padlock includes a base, a combination controlled lock unit having a shaft passing through a top hole of the base into an accommodation chamber of the base, three combination wheels rotatably sleeved onto the shaft, and three retaining wheels sleeved onto the shaft and respectively engaged with the combination wheels, a driving member connected with the shaft, two shackles having bottom ends respectively connected to the base and top ends detachably engaged with each other, and a latch connected with the shaft so as to be driven to move between a locking position where a block portion of the latch stops at least pivotable one of the shackles from movement for ensuring engagement of the top ends of the shackles and a unlocking position where the block portion moves away from the pivotable shackle for allowing disengagement of the top ends of the shackles. | 05-07-2009 |
| 20110138865 | 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 passage in the body through which the second end may move to unlock the lock. In. embodiments, a multiple function lock may comprise a body, a U-shaped shackle having toe and heel portions, the heel portion rotatably secured within the body, a locking mechanism for locking the heel and the toe portions within the body, a passage through the body adjacent to the toe portion, the toe portion adapted to move through the passage to unlock the lock, and either a retaining cup, an adjustable gate, or an outer housing, each being adapted to selectively block or reveal the passage. | 06-16-2011 |
| 20120266636 | COMBINATION LOCK - A combination lock includes a lock body, a shackle, a blocker, and a plurality of dials. The shackle includes a long leg and a short leg. The blocker is disposed within the lock body and is movable in an axial direction between a shackle securing position, in which the blocker causes at least one locking member to engage with the shackle, and a shackle releasing position, in which the blocker allows the at least one locking member to disengage from the shackle for separation of the short leg from the lock body. Each dial includes a recess disposed on an outer periphery of the dial. When each dial is rotated to an unlocking orientation, each recess aligns with a corresponding dial engaging portion of the blocker, allowing the blocker to move from the shackle securing position to the shackle releasing position. | 10-25-2012 |
| 20140352371 | COMBINATION KEY LOCK BOX WITH ANTI-PICK MECHANISM - A combination key lock box comprising a body housing has a storage compartment which has holes to receive the toe of a shackle and the heel of the shackle. The heel or long-leg of the shackle remains inside of the body housing and the toe or short-leg can be moved away from the body to a lock releasing position. The shackle can be released from the body from the locked position to the open position by pushing down on the shackle to turn the dials to a correct combination. The heel of the shackle engages with the hole of the storage compartment cover to prevent the storage compartment from unlocking until the shackle has been released. | 12-04-2014 |
| 070028000 | Sliding detent | 1 |
| 20120085136 | LATCHING ARRANGEMENTS FOR A PADLOCK - A latch assembly for a padlock includes a rocker having a central through bore and a tongue extending from an outer periphery of the rocker. A latch member is slidably disposed in a cavity in the rocker. A torsion spring is assembled to a spring retaining surface of the rocker and includes first and second legs extending from a center coil portion positioned around the through bore. The first leg extends beyond the outer periphery of the rocker, and the second leg terminates inward of the outer periphery of the rocker and engages a portion of the rocker to apply a biasing force against the rocker when the first leg is in a spring-loaded condition. The rocker comprises at least one spring fastening member securing the torsion spring to the spring retaining surface of the rocker. | 04-12-2012 |
| 070030000 | Flexible shackle | 4 |
| 20080314094 | Cable lock - An improved cable lock that can adjust the length of a steel cable to snugly wind a target locking article mainly has a shell to house a winding means, a release means and a locking means. The steel cable has one end fastened to a latch head which can be inserted into the locking means. After the latch head is inserted and latched, the steel cable can still be retracted so that it can wind the targeted locking article snugly to facilitate operation of the cable lock. | 12-25-2008 |
| 20130036777 | WEIGHT MEASURE DEVICE WITH A COMBINATION LOCK - A weight measure device includes a casing having a first side connected to a suitcase. A combination lock is received in the casing and an actuator extends into the casing for driving the combination lock. A connector is movably mounted to a second side of the casing for sensing the weight of the suitcase and transmits a signal to an electronic unit that is disposed in the casing. The electronic unit converts the signal from the connector into a weight unit and shown thereon. | 02-14-2013 |
| 20130174616 | DOUBLE LOOP ADJUSTABLE LEASH - A leash includes two selectively lockable loops at opposed ends. One loop is adjustable in size to fit about an animal's neck and includes a sheath for purposes of comfort and for defining the size of the first loop. A second loop is adjustable in size for the hand of a user or for attaching the leash to an anchor point. A sheath extends along the second loop for comfort and for defining the size of the second loop. | 07-11-2013 |
| 20160024818 | LOCK WITH FLEXIBLY OBEDIENT SECURING ARM - A bicycle lock apparatus comprises a locking mechanism selectively changeable between locked and unlocked configurations and an elongated securing arm. The securing arm includes a first end adapted for removable insertion into the locking mechanism it is unlocked, and for non-removable connection when it is locked. The securing arm further includes an armored sheath extending a length of at least seven feet and having an annular wall formed from at least two spirally-wound metallic strips interwound with one another to define a continuous interior cavity. The armored sheath is flexibly obedient to be reconfigurable into curved positions and holds the positions after the bending force is removed. The securing arm further includes a reinforcing core disposed within the interior cavity, the reinforcing core including at least one bundle of elongated non-metallic fiber material having a tensile strength-to-weight ratio of at least 1000 kN·m/Kg extending between the first and second ends. | 01-28-2016 |
