| Class / Patent application number | Description | Number of patent applications / Date published |
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| 070570100 | For antitheft signaling device on protected article | 39 |
| 20080209960 | DISPLAY HOOK ASSEMBLY HAVING A SECURE FREE END - A securable system for displaying items of merchandise on a display board. The display system includes a lockable end assembly that engages the free end of at least one rod of a merchandise display therein. The end assembly is slidable along the rod between an unlocked position where items of merchandise may be removed therefrom and a locked position where items of merchandise cannot be removed therefrom. The end assembly is lockingly engaged with the rod by a locking mechanism that is linearly moveable within an interior chamber of the end assembly. The end assembly is provided with a specially shaped recess in its outer wall which is positioned perpendicular to the linear motion of the locking mechanism. A complementary dipole magnet key is inserted into the recess to unlock the locking mechanism. | 09-04-2008 |
| 20080256991 | Container Lock and Seal - Locks and seals for containers, in particular those including an automatic self-checking and warning system against tampering, are provided. The lock has an infra-red (IR)-bases mechanism, with an IR emitter and an IR receiver, communicating through a waveguide such that an IR pulse emitted by the IR emitter can pass through the waveguide and be received by the IR receiver only when the lock is in the closed state. The seal has a U-shaped shackle engaged in a seal body irreversibly locking said shackle to the body. Only when the shackle is broken into two separate parts, each part can be rotated to disengage the cylindrical end so that the broken part may be pulled out of the body. | 10-23-2008 |
| 20080289372 | TAMPER-RESISTANT ARTICLE SECURITY DEVICE AND METHOD - A method and device for protecting an article, wherein the security device has belt having a latch mating element. A magnetically actuable locking mechanism has a magnetically actuable latch and a flexible element. The magnetically actuable latch includes a lower surface having at least one protrusion extending there from and adapted to engage with the latch mating element of the belt, and a front surface adjacent the lower surface. The front surface has a lateral notch formed therein. The flexible element biases the magnetically actuable latch and the belt into a locked position. A housing has the magnetically actuable latch disposed therein and housing includes a passageway therein defining a belt pathway configured to slidingly receive the belt therein. | 11-27-2008 |
| 20080295549 | Multi-functional burglar-proof lockset assembly structure - A multi-functional burglar-proof lockset assembly structure is composed a lockset, an alarm system, a chargeable and dischargeable battery, and a solar energy panel. The lockset body can be locked on a wheel ring of a steering wheel to restrict rotation, and at a same time the alarm system in the lockset is activated to proceed with detection of frequency change of reflected ultrasonic wave, detection of abnormal fracture of glass, and preventive detection of ultrasonic signals, through a detection end and a central processing unit. In a same time, the solar energy panel is used to transform sunlight into electric energy which is stored by the chargeable and dischargeable battery, enabling the burglar-proof lockset to solve trouble of dismantling the lockset when the electric power is insufficient and to save cost of replacement. | 12-04-2008 |
| 20090064734 | SURVEILLANCE DEVICE - An EAS tag is provided, which includes a tack with a shank that can enter an internal cavity of a tag body. One or more sensors are housed inside the cavity and the body defines one or more key apertures through which detacher keys can pass into the cavity. The tag includes a lock mechanism inside the cavity that is displaceable between a lock condition in which the end of the shank is held captive within the lock mechanism a free condition in which the shank can be withdrawn. The tag further includes two or three release mechanisms, a first of which is configured to release the lock mechanism by a key entering the cavity. The second and/or third release mechanisms can also be key operated or can use a magnetic field to displace a lock body to release the lock mechanism. | 03-12-2009 |
| 20090139279 | Multi-lock security device and detaching device for use therewith - A security device for use in association with a security pin includes a tag body, a spring lock and a magnetic lock. The tag body has a body aperture formed therein adapted to receive the security pin. The spring lock is situated within the tag body and has a spring lock aperture formed therein in registration with the body aperture. The spring lock is adapted to engage the security pin when in an engaged position and release the security pin when in a released position. The magnetic lock is within the tag body and has a magnetic lock aperture. The magnetic lock is adapted to engage the security pin when in an engaged position and to release the security pin when in a release position. The spring lock and the magnetic lock need to both be in the released position to successfully remove the security pin form the security device. A detaching device to move the spring lock and the magnetic lock into the released such that they are both in the release position at the same time is also shown. | 06-04-2009 |
| 20090151404 | Optical disk security device having a magnetically actuable locking mechanism - Systems and apparatuses for a magnetically actuable locking mechanism and a security device having a magnetically actuable locking mechanism are disclosed. | 06-18-2009 |
| 20090205381 | Identification/surveillance device with removable tack button - An identification/surveillance device including a tag portion and a tack. The tack includes a button and a pin having a dull end and a sharp end. The identification/surveillance device is secured to an article to be identified/surveilled by inserting the pin through the article and engaging the pin with the tag portion. The dull end of the pin is releasably engaged with either the button or the tag portion such that when the identification/surveillance device is removed from the article the sharp end of the pin remains engaged with either the tag portion or the button and only the dull end of the pin is exposed. | 08-20-2009 |
| 20090320532 | ANTI-THEFT DEVICE - An anti-theft device comprising an electrically conducting flexible cable which is connected, at one end, to elements for detachable engagement with an item to be retained and is provided with elements for detecting the engagement of said detachable engagement elements for detachable engagement with the item to be retained, and a supporting base which can be associated with a control unit which is designed to act in response to the detection, by the detection elements, of the engagement/disengagement of the detachable engagement elements for detachable engagement with the item to be retained, the device further comprising elements for detachable connection between the flexible cable and the supporting base. | 12-31-2009 |
| 20100031711 | Theft Deterrent Device Including a Spring Washer - A device to protect an article from theft is disclosed. The device includes a pointed pin member to enable attachment of the device to the article to be protected from theft. A housing disposed within the device includes a floor and a wall tapering towards a confining end. The housing includes coaxial openings for insertably receiving the pin member. A ball clutch mechanism is located within the housing and includes a plurality of balls. As the balls are urged towards the confining end of the housing, they wedge between the tapering wall and the pin member to apply increasing radial pressure against the pin member to prevent it from being withdrawn from the device. The floor includes a member which deflects downwardly upon insertion of the pin member into the housing to apply a radial force against the pin member to frictionally engage it within the device. | 02-11-2010 |
| 20100077804 | Vehicle trunk locking device - A locking device for a trunk in a vehicle. The locking device includes a latch configured to change a state of the trunk between locked and unlocked, and a lever configured to drive the latch to an open position. The locking device further includes a lock knob configured to be disposed outward of a vehicle body to visually determine from an outside of the vehicle whether the trunk is in the locked state or the unlocked state. The lock knob is further configured to be selectively placed in a locked position. In the locked position, the trunk is configured to be brought into the locked state by prohibiting the latch from being driven to an open position. The lock knob is further configured to be selectively placed in an unlocked position. In the unlocked position, the trunk is configured to be brought into the unlocked state by enabling the latch to be driven to the open position. The locking device further includes an actuator for enabling the lock knob to be selectively placed in one of the locked position or the unlocked position. The locking device is configured to authenticate a portable key, when the lever is operated with the trunk in the locked state. When the portable key is authenticated, the lock knob is configured to be driven into the unlocked position. | 04-01-2010 |
| 20100089105 | BOTTLE SECURITY DEVICE - A security device includes a housing and a strap which extends from the housing and loops around a bottle neck or other item to secure the device thereto. A locking mechanism lockably engages the strap when the strap is inserted into the housing to secure the strap in a locked position. The housing has first and second opposed outer surfaces which taper outwardly and toward one another in a manner which makes the housing difficult to grasp manually or otherwise, thus helping prevent the breakage and removal of the device from the bottle. The tapered outer surfaces also serve to deflect impact forces to the housing to help prevent unauthorized removal of the device. | 04-15-2010 |
| 20100139336 | ADJUSTABLE ANTI-THEFT DEVICE - An anti-theft device ( | 06-10-2010 |
| 20100175438 | COMBINATION NON-PROGRAMMABLE AND PROGRAMMABLE KEY FOR SECURITY DEVICE - A combination non-programmable and programmable key for a security device of the type used to display items of merchandise includes a non-programmable portion for cooperating with a mechanical lock of the security device and a programmable portion for cooperating with a sensor of the security device that is operatively coupled to an alarm for indicating a security threat to the security device or to an item of merchandise displayed on the security device. The non-programmable portion includes a side assembly having a magnet that cooperates with a magnetically attractable locking pin to unlock the mechanical lock of the security device. The programmable portion emits an energy signal that cooperates with the sensor of the security device to disarm the alarm and thereby permit the security device to be removed or an item of merchandise to be removed without the alarm indicating a security threat. | 07-15-2010 |
| 20100212371 | DISC BRAKE LOCKS - A disc brake lock used principally with motorcycles has a body ( | 08-26-2010 |
| 20100218567 | SECURING SYSTEM AND METHOD - A securing system and method including an article holder portion having at least two separable portions; a mount portion adapted for carrying at least one of the separable portions of the holder portion; and optionally at least one sensor for monitoring the article and providing an output signal indicative of article tampering. | 09-02-2010 |
| 20100287998 | PINLESS SECURITY DEVICE - A security device is removably affixable to an article. The security device includes a housing having a securing pad, a locking element and a strap. The locking element is disposed within the housing. The strap includes a first end having a latching region that is insertable into the housing and a second end having a securing region. The strap is slidingly movable between an open position and a locked position. The locking element engages with the latching region of the strap. When in the locked position, the strap secures the article between the securing pad and the securing region of the strap. | 11-18-2010 |
| 20110083479 | Cylinder lockset with a focusing apparatus - The primary object of the present invention is related to a cylinder lockset with a focusing apparatus which is comprised of a rotary disc, an upper pins seat, a bottom pins seat and a lock pad. The rotary disc of the invention is transfixed with a certain number focusing holes. The upper pins seat is transfixed with a certain number real and dummy corresponding holes & pins. The real corresponding holes of the upper pins seat are corresponded to the focusing holes of rotary disc and be provided with the corresponding pins. The dummy corresponding holes of the upper pins seat have dummy pins, springs and spring pads, which can be or can not be corresponded to the focusing holes of rotary disc. The bottom pins seat is transfixed with a certain number corresponding holes which be provided with corresponding pins, springs that can be corresponded to the real corresponding holes of the upper pins seat and the focusing holes of rotary disc. Unlocking operation of the lockset only can be activated to release the locking status successfully when the rotary disc of lockset can be rotated easily and all the specified focusing holes can be accurately corresponded to the real pin holes of upper pins seat by right key. The new invention of focusing apparatus will increase more difficulty of mathematical puzzle to open the lockset to any illegal intruder, which is able to increase locking security and advanced burglarproof capability. | 04-14-2011 |
| 20110094274 | CABLE WRAP SECURITY DEVICE - A security device includes a locking member, a ratchet mechanism, and a plurality of cables. The cables are wrapped around an object. An attachment clip is releasably snap-fitted into the body of the security device. The ratchet mechanism includes a spool and a locking pawl or lever. A key is used to unlock the clip from the housing. An alarm system is contained in the housing and actuates an audible alarm upon certain unauthorized actions occurring. Insertion of the clip into the housing automatically actuates the ratchet mechanism preventing movement of the cable in the unwind direction and activates the alarm system. | 04-28-2011 |
| 20110100073 | ANTI-THEFT DEVICE FOR LAPTOP COMPUTER OR PORTABLE ELECTRONIC PRODUCT - An anti-theft device for protecting a laptop computer or similar portable electronic product from theft or unauthorized removal includes at least one retaining assembly including a laterally extending retaining arm terminating in a retaining hook for engaging a lateral edge of the laptop computer or similar portable electronic product, a retaining leg depending from the retaining arm and a retaining base for receiving the retaining leg in a locked configuration. The retaining arm is adjustable to accommodate laptop computers or similar portable electronic products having various widths and a lock mechanism includes a shuttle fixed to a collar made of a magnetically attractive material and a biasing spring for biasing the shuttle into engagement with the retaining leg of the retaining arm. The lock mechanism is operable with a magnetic key to impart a magnetic attraction force to the shuttle to move the shuttle out of engagement with the retaining leg of the retaining arm and thereby permit the retaining arm to move to an unlocked configuration. | 05-05-2011 |
| 20110203328 | ELECTRICALLY AND MANUALLY LOCKABLE CONTAINER SYSTEM - An electrically and manually lockable container system that includes a container having a container portion and a cover. The cover can be selectively disposed in locked or unlocked conditions relative to the container portion. The container system carries a lock system that includes a latch member that is movable between a locked and unlocked configuration. In the locked configuration, the latch member prevents the cover from being moved from the locked to the unlocked condition. In the unlocked configuration, the latch member permits the cover to be moved from the locked to the unlocked condition. The lock system includes a motor operatively connected with the latch member and a controller that operates the motor to move the latch member between the locked and unlocked configurations. The lock system also includes a manual key arrangement that enables the latch member to be manually moved between the locked and unlocked configuration. | 08-25-2011 |
| 20110283754 | SECURITY DEVICE FOR RING PRODUCTS - Various embodiments of a security device are provided for attaching to and securing small articles, such as jewelry or other accessories that are either loose or attached to a display card. The security device may engage various sizes of card stock and/or secure articles that include a ring component in a practical and unobtrusive manner. The security device may detect unauthorized removal of the item from the retail premises. In some cases, the security device may also be configured to detect tampering of the security device and may include one-alarm, two-alarm, or three-alarm functionality. Moreover, the security device may also provide other features or functionalities that a retail operator may prefer or consider prior to the use or selection of a particular security device over others. The device may provide easy securing to and/or removal from an object by an authorized operator, such as an employee, and may be reusable. | 11-24-2011 |
| 20110308283 | ALARM DEVICE - Security device ( | 12-22-2011 |
| 20120042702 | SECURITY DEVICE FOR RING PRODUCTS - Various embodiments of a security device are provided for attaching to and securing small articles, such as jewelry or other accessories that are either loose or attached to a display card. The security device may engage various sizes of card stock and/or secure articles that include a ring component in a practical and unobtrusive manner. The security device may detect unauthorized removal of the item from the retail premises. In some cases, the security device may also be configured to detect tampering of the security device and may include one-alarm, two-alarm, or three-alarm functionality. Moreover, the security device may also provide other features or functionalities that a retail operator may prefer or consider prior to the use or selection of a particular security device over others. The device may provide easy securing to and/or removal from an object by an authorized operator, such as an employee, and may be reusable. | 02-23-2012 |
| 20120079858 | BI-DIRECTIONAL ADJUSTABLE BENEFIT DENIAL SAFER/KEEPER - A size-adjustable apparatus for a securing a product in order to prevent theft of that product. The apparatus includes an adjustable housing, the housing having a first arm, a second arm, and a third arm. The first arm is adapted to move in a first direction and a second direction with respect to the third arm and the second arm is adapted to move in a third direction and a fourth direction with respect to the third arm, where the first direction is opposite the second direction and the third direction is opposite the fourth direction. The apparatus also includes a lock to retain the adjustable housing in a desired position. The result is a housing that can dynamically change its dimensions by movement of the first arm in a first and second direction and by movement of the second arm in a third and fourth direction. | 04-05-2012 |
| 20120144884 | RESISTANT MECHANICAL COMBINATION LOCK AND IMPROVEMENTS THERETO - A resistant mechanical combination lock and improvements thereto are described herein to include one or more of the following features: an improved combination change/set feature that includes a tumbler interlocking lever with digitated micro-fingers suitable for interdigitating with digitated micro-fingers on the peripheral edge of a combination tumbler ring, the tumbler interlocking lever and the combination tumbler ring sandwiched between a pair of outer gate rings to form a tumbler wheel assembly; a key stabilization feature in which an internal boss and a pivot recess together help stabilize the change key when changing the combination of a lock to help prevent “lock out”; an improved duress feature that includes a duress tumbler wheel assembly (that includes a duress lever) and an interchangeable microswitch; and/or a fence control feature that preferably includes an overcenter spring and trigger plate for controlling fence contact with the drive cam. | 06-14-2012 |
| 20120144885 | Fiber Optic Cable Lock System - A cable alarm system is provided that includes: a lock; a temper proof fiber optic cable coupled to the lock and operative to conduct a light signal; an LED and a light signal detector coupled to the fiber optic cable and operative to detect light from the LED; a battery; a GPS system and a wireless transceiver. On detection of light signal interruption, the cable alarm system sends a wireless message containing GPS information. | 06-14-2012 |
| 20130000362 | CONTAINER SECURITY APPARATUS - The present invention relates to a container security apparatus which is easily attachable/detachable to/from both opening/closing bars of a container to sense whether the container is opened/closed and transmit the sensed information on whether the container is opened/closed to a remote location, to thereby check whether the container is sealed or not on a real time basis and thus safely transport the container, and to thereby check the current position of the container in transit and check whether or not the container has deviated from a predetermined path on a real time basis. | 01-03-2013 |
| 20130067968 | CABLE RATCHET SECURITY DEVICE - An example embodiment of the present invention includes a security device for secure attachment to an object. The security device comprises a housing, a cable, and a spool assembly. The cable defines an anchor end non-removably secured in the housing, a removable end, and a loop therebetween. The spool assembly is rotatably supported by, and at least partially enclosed within, the housing. The spool assembly defines a cable winding portion and a capture portion. The loop defines a first effective length when the removable end of the cable is received by the capture portion. The loop defines a second effective length smaller than the first effective length when the removable end of the cable is received by the capture portion and the spool assembly is rotated in a winding direction such that at least part of the cable is wound onto the cable winding portion of the spool assembly. | 03-21-2013 |
| 20130247623 | SECURITY TAG ASSEMBLY - A security tag assembly structured to restrict unauthorized removal of merchandise from a designated area is presented. The security tag assembly comprises a base and a tag member removably connected to the merchandise being protected or monitored. A locking assembly is disposed within the base and is structured to be biased into a locking orientation relative to a connector pin of the tag member. A release assembly, also disposed within the base, is structured to facilitate the authorized release of the locking assembly upon application of an externally applied detachment assembly. In particular the release assembly comprises a displacement structure including coaxially disposed first and second members connected via an at least partially flexible biasing connector comprising an arcuate or “U” shaped configuration. The second collar is structured for disposition into a displacing engagement with the locking assembly upon the forced movement of the first collar. | 09-26-2013 |
| 20130276488 | MOTOR DRIVEN LOCK FOR TRUCK DOOR - The lock includes a latch member moveable between a retracted position where the truck door can be moved and an extended position where movement of the door is prevented. The latch member is moved by a reversible motor connected to drive a threaded screw through a set of speed reduction gears. An internally threaded drive nut is moveable along the screw. The drive nut has a radially extending protrusion which engages a slot formed in the latch member. Limit switches are tripped by the latch member at either end of its path of movement. The drive nut is situated between two springs. A control circuit is provided to regulate the energization of the motor and other functions of the lock. | 10-24-2013 |
| 20130340489 | MERCHANDISE SECURITY DEVICE AND ASSOCIATED METHODS - A security device may include a housing, a security element disposed within the housing and configured to wirelessly interface with an alarming gate, a flexible strap with an affixed pin, and a pin lock mechanism. The flexible strap may be rotatably attached to the housing via a strap holding assembly that permits the flexible strap to rotate relative to the housing. The pin lock mechanism may be disposed within the housing to enable the pin to be locked to the housing to attach the security device to an object. The flexible strap may be removable from the housing and may be replaceable without tools. | 12-26-2013 |
| 20140020434 | SECURITY DEVICE FOR A POWER TOOL ACCESSORY - A security assembly is configured for attachment to a hole saw having a cap defining a central mounting aperture. The security assembly includes a substantially cylindrical base portion having a central axis. A handle portion is coupled to the cylindrical base portion and defines a tag cavity for housing a security tag. An extension member extends opposite the handle portion from the base portion along the central axis. The extension member engages the central mounting aperture of the hole saw. | 01-23-2014 |
| 20140123714 | TAMPER RESISTANT SECURITY TAG - Security tag includes a housing and a movable locking element. A latch within the housing is resiliently biased toward the movable locking element and movable responsive to a magnetic field between a locked position and an unlocked position. A guide structure is arranged to constrain movement of the latch. The latch and the guide structure are cooperatively arranged to ensure an engagement that will disrupt a motion trajectory of the latch occurring when the housing is subjected to a physical impact. Consequently, the latch is selectively inhibited from moving fully from the locked position to the unlocked position when the housing is subjected to the physical impact. | 05-08-2014 |
| 20140352372 | MERCHANDISE DISPLAY HOOK WITH ALARM - Display hooks for displaying items of merchandise are provided. For example, the display hook includes at least one rod for supporting a plurality of items of merchandise and an end assembly coupled to the at least one rod. The end assembly includes an alarm mechanism configured to generate at least one alarming signal. The end assembly is configured to detect removal of each item of merchandise, wherein the alarm mechanism does not generate an alarming signal when at least a first item of merchandise is removed from the rod, and wherein the alarm mechanism is further configured to generate an alarming signal when a second item of merchandise has been removed from the rod within a predetermined period of time from the first item of merchandise being removed. | 12-04-2014 |
| 20150096335 | System and method for bike locking - Provided is a secure and easy to use solution for bike holders to securely lock all kinds of bicycles with different frames and shapes without the need to carry a personal lock. The present system and method for bike locking securely locks the bike's frame and wheel. | 04-09-2015 |
| 20160102483 | SECURITY TAG | 04-14-2016 |
| 20160145897 | THEFT DETERRENT DEVICE AND METHOD OF USE - A portable theft deterrent device is disclosed. The theft deterrent device comprises a lock detection mechanism. The lock detection mechanism includes a plurality of connectors. The lock detection mechanism includes a first active circuit therein coupled to the plurality of connectors. When the lock detection mechanism is coupled to an electrical path via at least one connector of the plurality of connectors and if the first active circuit detects an interruption in electrical flow in the electrical path, the lock detection mechanism provides an alert. The theft deterrent device includes a monitoring key member. The monitoring key member includes a second active circuit therein that allows for wireless communication with the lock detection mechanism when detached therefrom. The monitoring key member is configured to receive the alert remotely. | 05-26-2016 |
| 20160163233 | HOOKED DEVICE FOR MARKING COMMERCIAL ARTICLES - The invention concerns a device for marking a commercial article, comprising two separable parts: | 06-09-2016 |
