| Class / Patent application number | Description | Number of patent applications / Date published |
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| 211004000 | ARTICLE LOCKING | 65 |
| 20080283477 | Merchandise security system - A merchandise security system includes a rail adapted to be secured to a first associated merchandising structure, which can be a shelf or a wire rack display. The rail includes a first longitudinally extending channel. At least one tile is mounted to the rail. The at least one tile extends away from the rail so as to approach a second associated merchandising structure spaced from the first associated merchandising structure. The at least one tile includes a protrusion which is accommodated in the first rail channel to enable a sliding movement of the tile in relation to the rail. This construction allows selective access to any desired portion of at least one of the first and second associated merchandising structures. | 11-20-2008 |
| 20090084739 | Gas cylinder containment system - A pressurized cylinder containment unit is provided. The pressurized cylinder containment unit comprises a support structure including means for receiving a shelf. The shelf receiving means is/are defined along at least a portion of a height dimension of the support structure. At least one shelf is provided for supporting the one or more pressurized cylinders. The at least one shelf is moveably positionable along the height dimension of the support structure. The at least one shelf includes mounting means for selectively mounting to the shelf receiving means of the support structure at different height elevations. | 04-02-2009 |
| 20100065516 | MERCHANDISE DISPLAY LOCKING MECHANISM - A merchandise display case allows a row of packaged products to be displayed for retail sale with a safety bar innocuously placed slightly in front of and slightly above the packaged product, in a position that does not interfere with ordinary movement of the products in and out of the display case row. The bar can be moved downward and secured in a lower position to lock the packaged products in place behind the bar. The bar could engage a hook at the rear side of the item or its packaging. Or a smaller portion of the item can be projected forward toward the front edge of the display shelf and a larger portion of the item can be toward the back end of the display shelf, and the locking bar is situated toward the back end of the item to restrain it from moving forward. | 03-18-2010 |
| 20100089846 | AUTOMATIC PARKING SYSTEM FOR ELECTRIC AND NORMAL BICYCLES, WITH BATTERY RECHARGE, ANTI-THEFT BLOCKING AND MONITORING OF BICYCLE USE - The system is universal and is designed to carry out the functions of supporting the vehicle, blocking against theft, recharging the battery, measuring the level of charge and transmitting control, use and other data, all automatically once the vehicle is in its resting position. The parking system comprises two ports: the “vehicle port” ( | 04-15-2010 |
| 20100108622 | LOCKING ASSEMBLY - A locking assembly for securing and retaining a cage to a rack. The locking assembly is supported by a rack and includes a lock member. The lock member includes an obstruction member. The lock member is movable from an unlocked position to a locked position, wherein the default position of the lock member is the locked position. The lock member is designed and constructed such that the insertion of a person's hand into the hand space between the lock member and a cage is sufficient to cause the lock member to pivot into the unlocked position and move the obstruction member so that the cage can be removed from the rack. | 05-06-2010 |
| 20100276380 | EQUIPMENT RACK - An equipment rack system, in accordance with one embodiment, comprising an outer rack support tube; a first receiving member coupled to the outer support tube; an inner locking tube positioned within the outer support tube, the inner locking tube including a first tube latching member; and a first equipment shaft block adapted to fit with the first receiving member, the first equipment shaft block including a latching slot that engages with the first tube latching member when the inner locking tube is in a locked position. | 11-04-2010 |
| 20110024371 | COMPUTER RETAIL DISPLAY STAND - A computer retail display stand includes a base with an adjustable rear locking bracket assembly that can be engaged with an in-store locking bar, adjusted as necessary for the particular configuration of the in-store locking bar. A support platen on which a computer can be disposed for display is rotatingly coupled to the base. Informational material can be supported on a brochure tray that slides into and out of the base at the front of the stand. | 02-03-2011 |
| 20110094975 | PRODUCT SECUREMENT AND MANAGEMENT SYSTEM - A merchandising system that improves the merchandising of product by limiting the number and the frequency with which product can be removed from, for example, a merchandising shelf. The merchandising system may include a base configured to support product and a housing configured to engage the base. The housing may comprise a top wall, a first side wall, a second side wall, and a front retaining wall. The system may further include a spring-urged pusher movably mounted on the base, a locking assembly, and an electronic control unit the triggers the locking assembly, locking the door from opening and stopping the pusher from moving product forward to the door. | 04-28-2011 |
| 20110108498 | Holder and modular stacking system for safely storing and/or transporting frameless PV modules or other flat, cuboidal bodies - The invention relates to a holder for safely storing and/or transporting frameless PV modules or other flat, cuboidal bodies, the size of which is defined by three sides and the thickness of which is defined by the shortest one of the three sides, wherein the holder comprises a base body made from a first material, which base body has a first and second side wall, at least one first and second support element and at least one first and second securing element, and further comprises a buffer structure made from a second material which is softer with respect to the first material and has an adhering effect. | 05-12-2011 |
| 20110127226 | INFANT FORMULA MERCHANDISER - A merchandise dispensing apparatus providing theft deterrence includes a product support defining a pathway for supporting a plurality of products in at least one column, and a dispenser mounted to an accessible portion of the product support for selectively presenting an associated lead product in the at least one column for removal from the product support. The dispenser is moveable between a first position blocking access to the product support, and a second position permitting access to the associated lead product in the at least one column while restricting access to any remaining associated products in the at least one column. The dispenser, when moved from the first position to the second position, is configured to move the associated lead product in a direction away from the product support. | 06-02-2011 |
| 20110168649 | GUN STORAGE RACK - A gun storage rack comprising an elongated support base mounted on a wall or door. The upper end of the base includes a muzzle housing, and the lower end includes a stock housing. The stock housing has a movable floor, resiliently biased upwardly. Under downward pressure from the stock of a gun, the downward travel of the floor allows the muzzle end of the gun to clear the lower edge of the muzzle housing. Upon release of the pressure, the muzzle enters the muzzle housing. Locking means then restrains the floor in the stock housing from being moved downwardly, effectively locking the upper and lower ends of the gun within the muzzle housing and the stock housing. A selectively positionable trigger housing encloses the lateral portions of the gun's trigger, preventing access thereto. Release of the locking means allows instantaneous removal of the gun from the rack. | 07-14-2011 |
| 20110180496 | DEVICE FOR RETAINING A CARTON CONTAINING A DISPENSABLE ROLLED MATERIAL - The present invention relates to a device for retaining a carton containing a dispensable rolled material. In one embodiment, the carton includes a film cutter and the rolled material is a plastic film. The device is formed of a frame including a bottom support member, side retaining member, front retaining member and rear retaining member for securely holding the front, rear, bottom and side of the carton for continuous dispensing of the rolled material until the roll of material ends. A lid lock can be coupled to the frame for holding down a lid of the carton for expeditious pulling and dispensing of the rolled material from the carton. A rotatable locking member can be rotated between an open position for receiving the carton and a closed position for retaining the carton within the frame. | 07-28-2011 |
| 20110186530 | Device Display Unit - A display fixture for personal electronic devices. The personal electronic device display fixture comprises a base plate, a pillar and a display plate configured to display an MP3 player or other personal electronic device. The personal electronic device display fixture allows for the display of items associated with the personal electronic device and can be moved easily to various locations in a retail environment. The personal electronic device display fixture may also allow for the connection of an antitheft device to the merchandise. | 08-04-2011 |
| 20110204005 | Shelving Unit for a Locker and Method - A shelving unit for a locker having an opening for accessing the interior of the locker is formed from a base member configured to rest on a floor of the locker. A pair of opposite upright sidewalls are each releasably coupled at a lower end to opposite sides of the base. At least one shelf member is positioned between the opposite sidewalls and is supported on a shelf support that releasable engages each sidewall. A cap member releasable couples to upper ends of the upright opposite sidewalls. An upright divider member is configured to be received between at least one of A and B, wherein A is the base member and shelf member and B is the shelf member and cap member. The upper and lower ends of the upright divider member are received within cooperating divider slots formed in at least one of A and B. The divider member is slidable within the slots formed in said at least one of A and B to facilitate positioning the divider member between at least one of A and B during assembly and disassembly. A locking member selectively engages the divider member and at least one of the shelf member and cap member to prevent slidable movement of the divider member within the slots when the divider member is positioned between A and B. | 08-25-2011 |
| 20110210084 | Product Securement and Management System - A system for detecting the potential theft of product from a display shelf may comprise: at least one shelf for containing product, a barrier, and an alert device. The barrier may be movable between a closed position and an open position. The alert device may be operatively connected to the barrier by an air switch and a pressurized pneumatic tube connected to the air switch and located adjacent to the first end of the barrier, wherein the alert device detects movement of the barrier and provides an alert indicative of a potential theft of product from the shelf When the barrier moves from the closed position to the open position, the barrier may engage the pneumatic tubing, thereby compressing the pneumatic tubing, activating the air switch, and sending a signal to the alert device. | 09-01-2011 |
| 20110220593 | MERCHANDISE SECURITY SYSTEM - A merchandise security system includes a merchandise display having a first display member and a second display member vertically spaced from the first display member. At least one tile is mounted to the first display member. The at least one tile is movable between a first position blocking access to a desired column of associated merchandise stored on one of the first and second display members to a second position allowing access to the desired column of the associated merchandise. A lock member is operatively connected to the at least one tile for restricting movement of the at least one tile from its first position. The lock member is movable from the locked position where at the lock member interferes with movement from the at least one tile from its first position to an unlocked position which enables the at least one tile to be moved from its first position to its second position for allowing access to the desired column of associated merchandise. | 09-15-2011 |
| 20110240569 | THEFT DETERRENT CAN DISPENSER - A theft deterrent dispensing unit particularly for use with cans includes a conveyor section that leads to a dispensing head. A shroud extends over the forward edge of the conveying section. The dispensing head pivots downwardly allowing the leading can to be grasped without interference of the shroud. The rear edge of the dispensing head pivots upwardly, preventing the next adjacent can from moving immediately into the dispensing head until the dispensing head rotates back to a closed position. Likewise, when the dispensing head is rotated to an open position, a barrier is pulled down from the top of the shroud, again preventing an individual from reaching in and grabbing the next adjacent can. A locking mechanism is positioned on the side of the dispensing units to prevent two adjacent dispensing units from being opened at the same time. Finally, the speed at which the dispensing heads move from an open to a closed position is regulated to prevent rapid removal of cans from a single dispensing unit. | 10-06-2011 |
| 20120006766 | SPORTS BOARD LOCKBOX - The sports board lockbox provides temporary secure storage for skateboards and/or snowboards. The lockbox includes a back wall with an overhanging roof. A plurality of securing arm pairs and corresponding stabilizing arm pairs extend forwardly from the back wall. Each arm pair defines a sports board-retaining slot. One of the securing arms has a hasp pivotally extending therefrom, the corresponding securing arm having a lock passage therethrough. The sports board is placed in the slots between corresponding securing arms and stabilizing arms, the hasp is closed over the end of the opposite arm, and a padlock is installed through the lock passage of this arm. The skateboard storage configuration may use a generally C-shaped channel as one of the securing arms, with one set of wheels of the skateboard being captured in the channel to prevent their removal when the skateboard is secured in the lockbox. | 01-12-2012 |
| 20120018388 | EYEWEAR DISPLAY SYSTEM - The present invention provides a lockable eyewear display system. One embodiment of the system includes a support frame on which the eyewear is placed, a lock that secures the eyewear to the frame, and a key that removes the lock from the frame. The device may further include an anchor connected to the frame that anchors the frame to a fixture or display object such as a rack or furniture. In another embodiment, the eyewear display device includes an articulating joint allowing at least a portion of the support frame to be swiveled. | 01-26-2012 |
| 20120091074 | SECURE TOOL HANGER STRUCTURE - A secure tool hanger structure is particularly provided for hanging a spanner like elongate tool for exhibition of the tool in a secured manner. The tool hanger structure includes a hanger body having a lower portion forming a projecting insertion slot for receiving and positioning the insertion of a spanner tool. A retention board is formed on one side or two sides of the body. The board forms a bending flange in the form of a thinned fold line at an intermediate section thereof. The retention board has an end forming a projecting insertion fastener, which is insertable into an end of a bar projecting from a central portion of the body for the purposes of inserting and positioning of the spanner to form an enclosed anti-theft structure for the spanner tool and thus ensure secure, anti-theft hanging and use of the tool for hanging exhibition. | 04-19-2012 |
| 20120118836 | RETAINING BRACKET STRUCTURE - A retaining bracket structure includes a main body and an insertion member. The main body includes a hang portion and a display portion. The display portion includes a plurality of engaging portions. Each engaging portion has a positioning hole therein and a plurality of positioning protrusions on an outer side thereof. The inserting portion includes a plurality of anti-theft engaging rods and fixing rods. Each anti-theft engaging rod is fixed to the positioning hole. Each fixing rod is against a top surface of a corresponding engaging portion of the main body. The positioning protrusions are engaged with an inner wall of a sleeve fitted on the engaging portion of the display portion of the main body, such that the sleeve is firmly positioned on the main body. The anti-theft engaging rod can prevent the sleeve from disengagement and theft, providing a steady connection and a better positioning effect. | 05-17-2012 |
| 20120138548 | SKI, SKI POLE, AND/OR SNOWBOARD LOCK - There is herein described a method and apparatus for locking and safely securing sports equipment. More particularly, there is herein described a method and apparatus for locking and safely securely skis, skis and ski poles, ski poles and/or snowboards thereby preventing theft. A support and a locking mechanism connected to it are provided. The locking mechanism is capable of being activated using a wireless control means. | 06-07-2012 |
| 20120160785 | MERCHANDISE SECURTY SYSTEM - A merchandising system includes a mounting member adapted to be secured to a first associated merchandising structure. A tile is connected to the mounting member. The tile extends away from the mounting member so as to approach a second associated merchandising structure spaced from the first associated merchandising structure. The tile includes a first portion located in a first plane and a protrusion located in a second plane spaced from the first plane. The protrusion is linked to the mounting member. The tile is configured to be movable in relation to the mounting member thereby allowing selective access to a desired portion of at least one of the first and second associated merchandising structures. The connection between the protrusion and the mounting member enables movement of the tile in relation to the mounting member via at least one of pivoting and sliding. | 06-28-2012 |
| 20120205325 | PRODUCT DISPLAY SYSTEM - A product display system is configured to display small items and signage in a retail environment. The display system includes a front cover that is removably attached to a rear cover by using a key to disengage the front cover from the rear cover. The product display system includes a tether for securing the small item and includes space for attaching signage associated with the item. | 08-16-2012 |
| 20120205326 | POWERED SECURITY DISPLAY DEVICE - A powered security display device displays items in the retail environment. The display device is configured to removably attach to an item while simultaneously providing power to the device and including an alarm such that if the item is removed without authorization, the alarm is activated. | 08-16-2012 |
| 20120217208 | INTERCHANGEABLE MULTI-LEVEL RETAIL DISPLAY AND METHOD THEREOF - The present invention is directed to a retail display having a surface with different elevations. The surface can further be divided into quadrants. A plurality of posts can be mounted in various positions on the different elevations of the top of the surface. The posts can be different heights and have merchandising display holders attached to display a variety of items. Both the posts and the merchandising display holders can be configured in different manners to achieve different themed display zones for each quadrant. The configuration of different elevations provide for improved viewing of items on display and a more aesthetically pleasing display of items. | 08-30-2012 |
| 20120228242 | SECURITY SHELVING APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR SECURELY STORING AND/OR DISPENSING RETAIL ARTICLES - A secure product dispensing apparatus and methods for securely storing and/or dispensing one or more retail items. The apparatus and methods have a front panel that is openable and closable and a linked blocker panel for blocking a rear portion of the apparatus when the front panel is located in an open position. A lever actuator manually activatable lifts a retail item from the rear portion to a front portion of the apparatus over a blocker ramp. A single retail item is removable from the apparatus while the front panel is located in the open position. | 09-13-2012 |
| 20120273434 | Retail Merchandise Hook - A pusher hook is provided. The pusher hook has a track and a pusher that is slidable thereon. The pusher biases retail merchandise situated on a merchandise hook forward towards a front stop. The pusher hook further includes a security frame that reduces or restricts entirely the ability to remove the merchandise laterally from the hook. | 11-01-2012 |
| 20120285906 | MERCHANDISE SECURITY SYSTEM - A merchandising system includes a support adapted to be secured to a first associated merchandising structure and a tile mounted to the support. The tile extends away from the support so as to approach a second associated merchandising structure spaced from the first associated merchandising structure. The tile includes a first portion and a second portion connected to the first portion and selectively slidable in relation to the first portion to change a size of the tile. A protrusion extends from the first portion. The protrusion is connected to the support to enable a movement of the tile in relation to the support thereby allowing selective access to any desired portion of at least one of the first and second associated merchandising structures. The tile front face can include a cut out section or a slot. | 11-15-2012 |
| 20130032550 | EYEWEAR DISPLAY SYSTEM - The present invention provides a lockable eyewear display system. Embodiments of the system include a frame holder on which the eyewear is placed, a locking mechanism that secures the eyewear to the holder, and a key that enables a user to holder unlock and to remove the eyewear from the holder. In one embodiment, frame holder includes an articulating joint allowing at least a portion of the holder and eyewear to be swiveled. The frame holder is removably attachable to a display rod of the system configured to hold a plurality of frame holders. The display rod includes a lock in one embodiment to prevent removal of the frame holders from the rod without use of a specially configured access key. The display rod is mountable to a surface of a fixture or display object such as a rack or furniture. | 02-07-2013 |
| 20130037496 | EYEWEAR DISPLAY SYSTEM - The present invention provides a lockable eyewear display system. Embodiments of the system include a frame holder on which the eyewear is placed, a locking mechanism that secures the eyewear to the holder, and a key that enables a user to holder unlock and to remove the eyewear from the holder. In one embodiment, frame holder includes an articulating joint allowing at least a portion of the holder and eyewear to be swiveled. The frame holder is removably attachable to a display rod of the system configured to hold a plurality of frame holders. The display rod includes a lock in one embodiment to prevent removal of the frame holders from the rod without use of a specially configured access key. The display rod is mountable to a surface of a fixture or display object such as a rack or furniture. | 02-14-2013 |
| 20130098851 | ANTI-THEFT SOCKET RACK - An anti-theft socket rack includes a base and a main board is perpendicularly connected to the base, and multiple separation plates extend perpendicularly from the base. Multiple spaces are defined between the base, the main board and the separation plates. Each space has an opening located opposite to the main board so as to receive sockets therein. At least one handle has a long board and two short boards which are pivotably connected to the base so that the long board closes the openings of the spaces when in a closed position. A covering plate extends from the long board and partially covers the spaces. An anti-theft unit includes a lug extending from each of the two short boards and a bolt extends through the lugs and is connected to the base. | 04-25-2013 |
| 20130105418 | INVENTORY DISPLAY LOCK | 05-02-2013 |
| 20130126449 | ANTI-THEFT HAND TOOL RACK - The present invention discloses a hand tool rack comprising main frame, positioning members and cover frame. The main frame includes two side panels and a mediate portion between the side panels. Each side panel has hook trough and lump. The positioning members mount on the mediate portion and allow hand tool to position. The cover frame has two brace pieces, and each brace piece has hook and guiding slot. When the brace pieces are hooked with the side panels, each hook is clipped into the corresponding hook trough and each lump is lodged into the corresponding guiding slot. Therefore, the hand tool rack is ensured to be anti-theft and user-friendly. | 05-23-2013 |
| 20130213906 | MERCHANDISE SECURITY SYSTEM - A merchandising system includes a support adapted to be secured to a first associated merchandising structure and a tile mounted to the support. The tile extends away from the support so as to approach a second associated merchandising structure spaced from the first associated merchandising structure. The tile includes a first portion and a second portion connected to the first portion and selectively slidable in relation to the first portion to change a size of the tile. A protrusion extends from the first portion. The protrusion is connected to the support to enable a movement of the tile in relation to the support thereby allowing selective access to any desired portion of at least one of the first and second associated merchandising structures. The tile front face can include a cut out section or a slot. | 08-22-2013 |
| 20130220949 | LOCKING EQUIPMENT RACK - A locking equipment rack for a backpack blower is presented. The locking equipment rack is adjustable to store a variety of blower models. The equipment rack securely stores the blowers, preventing vibrational damage and theft. | 08-29-2013 |
| 20130327730 | Product Securement and Management System - A merchandising system that improves the merchandising of product by limiting the number and the frequency with which product can be removed from, for example, a merchandising shelf. The merchandising system may include a base configured to support product and a housing configured to engage the base. The housing may comprise a top wall, a first side wall, a second side wall, and a front retaining wall mounted to the base at an angle. The system may further include a spring-urged pusher movably mounted on the base. The system may further include an opening defined by the first side wall and the front retaining wall through which product may be removed. | 12-12-2013 |
| 20140027390 | FIXED DISPLAY PEDESTAL, SYSTEM AND/OR METHOD FOR SECURING AN ARTICLE - A pedestal, a system and/or a method secures and/or displays an article. The pedestal secures an article to a fixture while allowing manipulation, testing and/or maneuvering of the article with respect to the pedestal and/or a surface. A drum, cable and a spring may be used to deter theft and/or removal of the article. The article may be on display and/or may be used, manipulated, tested and/or transported by consumers in an environment, such as, for example, a retail store. The pedestal may allow for extension of the cable by pulling the article away from the pedestal and/or the drum. The pedestal, the system and/or the method may allow for extension of the cable using a spring. | 01-30-2014 |
| 20140166598 | MERCHANDISE SECURITY SYSTEM - A merchandising system includes a support adapted to be secured to a first associated merchandising structure and a tile mounted to the support. The tile extends away from the support so as to approach a second associated merchandising structure spaced from the first associated merchandising structure. The tile includes a first portion and a second portion connected to the first portion and selectively slidable in relation to the first portion to change a size of the tile. A protrusion extends from the first portion. The protrusion is connected to the support to enable a movement of the tile in relation to the support thereby allowing selective access to any desired portion of at least one of the first and second associated merchandising structures. The tile front face can include a cut out section or a slot. | 06-19-2014 |
| 20140284287 | MOUNTING APPARATUS FOR DATA STORAGE DEVICE - A mounting apparatus includes a bracket, a handle, and a latching member. The bracket is configured for receiving a data storage device. The handle is rotatably mounted to the bracket. The latching member is secured to the handle and includes an elastically deformable connecting piece and a latching block extending from an end of the connecting piece. The bracket defines a latching slot. A pressed portion extends downwards from the connecting piece. The handle is rotatable relative to the bracket to engage the latching block in the latching hole. The pressed portion is capable of being pressed to elastically deform the connecting piece to disengage the latching block from the latching slot. | 09-25-2014 |
| 20150292226 | Theft resistant upstanding mount for temporary positioning of costly equipment at unattended outdoor locations - Costly devices are supported atop telescopically extensible masts of theft resistant mounts well suited to be positioned at temporary, often unattended, outdoor locations. An upper component of each mast carries a torque-disconnect coupler that has two relatively turnable elements, including one fixed to the mast, and another that defines a threaded formation extending along an upstanding axis about which the elements are relatively turnable. A costly device can be tightened to the threaded formation, or can be loosened and removed therefrom—but only when an elongate key-like tool is inserted into aligned passages of the two elements to prevent turning of the threaded formation so a costly device tightened onto the formation can be threaded off of the formation. A shroud cloaks the torque-disconnect coupler and has an opening through which the tool must pass to reach the aligned passages. | 10-15-2015 |
| 211005000 | Velocipede type | 12 |
| 20090266773 | PORTABLE BIKE CARRIER - A portable bike carrying device for transportation of bikes inside a vehicle is disclosed. The device includes a scalloped platform, a metal casted skewer mount containing a quick release bolt, nuts and washers and Velcro hook to insure grip to vehicle carpet. The bike carrier is equipped on the back of the vehicle by folding down the seat. The bike is mounted on the platform in an upright position and the front fork of the bicycle is attached to the skewer mount and tightened down for securing the bike during travel. The paddle design includes a handle for easily and quickly removing and storing the carrier. The platform may have various shapes and sizes such as paddle, disc or other shapes and is manufactured of wood and/or plastic. | 10-29-2009 |
| 20090301976 | MODULAR SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR PROVIDING BICYCLES - A modular system for providing bicycles at a given location according to a desired configuration, the system comprising at least one bicycle rack for storing a bicycle, each bicycle rack comprising an electronic lock for removably securing a corresponding bicycle thereto, each bicycle rack further comprising a corresponding attaching means having an electrical connector operatively coupled to the electronic lock, an energy providing means for providing energy to each electronic lock, the energy providing means comprising a corresponding attaching means having a connector operatively coupled thereto and a structure to be installed at the given location, the structure comprising an elongated base, a plurality of spaced-apart receiving means located on the base, each of the spaced-apart receiving means being adapted for receiving a selected attaching means from the at least one bicycle rack and the energy providing means according to the desired configuration and an electric network interconnecting each of the spaced-apart receiving means to thereby provide a modular system for providing bicycles. | 12-10-2009 |
| 20110226708 | CYCLE STORAGE AND LOCKING SYSTEM - The invention relates to a cycle storage and locking system, which includes a plurality of cycles ( | 09-22-2011 |
| 20120234777 | BICYCLE SECURITY APPARATUS - A bicycle security apparatus includes a housing standing on a supporting plane (ground), at least one drive device disposed in the housing, at least one latch connected to the drive device and a control unit mounted onto the housing. The latch is reciprocally rotated by the drive device to achieve the locked condition and the unlocked condition. The control unit can recognize the identity of the operator such that a man with fraudulent intentions can not steal a bicycle from the bicycle security apparatus. | 09-20-2012 |
| 20130015145 | STORAGE DEVICE - A storage device includes a support assembly that partially rotates relative to a base assembly from a closed, storage position to an open, loading position, and vice versa. When the storage device is in the open, loading position, an object, such as a bicycle, can be inserted therein by way of an access opening. Rotation of the support assembly positions the object in at least an inclined position which inhibits theft of the object. | 01-17-2013 |
| 20130193091 | BICYCLE HUB LOCKING MECHANISM AND PARKING SYSTEM - A bicycle and bicycle parking and lock system wherein a hub locking device that is secured to a bicycle cooperates with a parking rack. The bicycle includes an engagement member that is secured to an axle of the bicycle. The engagement member selectively removably cooperates with a recess formed in the parking and lock system. The parking and lock system includes a number of upstanding members that are positioned to generally flank the front wheel of a bicycle to maintain the bicycle in a generally upright orientation. Each or select number of the upstanding members include a lock system that cooperates with the locking engagement member so as to secure the respective bicycle with respect to the parking system. | 08-01-2013 |
| 20130228535 | BICYCLE RACK - A bicycle parking system that includes a compartment for storing items. The compartment for storing items may have an opening for receiving the items. The compartment may be secured, and the items enclosed therein, by parking and securing a bicycle into a bicycle receiving space. | 09-05-2013 |
| 20140311996 | BICYCLE CONTAINMENT APPARATUS - A bicycle containment system is disclosed. The system can include one or more vertical supports, one or more cantilevered crossbars pivotally connected to one or more vertical supports, one or more wheel locking mechanisms, and a control system. Each cantilevered crossbar can include two substantially parallel extending arms and a frame locking mechanism. The frame locking mechanism can be made up of one or more frame locking bars and one or more frame locking actuators. Each wheel locking mechanism can include a wheel locking bar and a wheel locking actuator. The locking mechanism control system can be configured to actuate the frame locking actuators and the wheel locking actuators. | 10-23-2014 |
| 20150122749 | BICYCLE STAND AND METHOD OF USE - A bicycle stand has a base, an upright support structure extending upwardly from the base to a top end, and a spindle engaging post that extends outwardly from the top end of the upright support structure, for engaging a spindle of a bicycle so that the bicycle stand supports the bicycle in the upright position on a surface. | 05-07-2015 |
| 20160144912 | MODULAR BICYCLE RACK - The present disclosure is directed to a modular bicycle rack that includes at least a first hoop structure, a second hoop structure, a first connector plate, and a second connector plate. The first hoop structure is attached to the second hoop structure by each of the first and second connector plates. A bicycle rack that is capable of providing parking and locking surfaces for at least four bicycles may be provided using only two connected hoop structures. However, additional parking and locking surfaces may be provided simply by the further connection of additional hoop structures. Embodiments of the present disclosure are also directed to a set of components that is configured to be easily shipped, such as by a parcel carrier, and assembled to provide a bicycle rack. | 05-26-2016 |
| 20160167725 | BICYCLE HUB LOCKING MECHANISM AND PARKING SYSTEM | 06-16-2016 |
| 20180022410 | BICYCLE HUB LOCKING MECHANISM AND PARKING SYSTEM | 01-25-2018 |
| 211007000 | Horizontal rod type | 7 |
| 20090057244 | Merchandise display with time delay mechanism - A merchandise display system for displaying items of merchandise on a support has vertically spaced first and second rods extending outwardly from the support. A time delay mechanism is mounted on the upper rod and includes a pair of pivotally mounted plates which are selectively moveable into and out of blocking engagement with the lower plate on which the items of merchandise are slidably supported. An item of merchandise is moveable past the forwardmost plate from a space between the plates for removal from a free end of the lower rod while the rearward plate prevents movement of another item of merchandise into the intervening space until the forward plate moves to the blocking position and the rear plate moves to an unblocking position. A magnetically actuated lock mechanism locks the rear plate in an adjusted linear position with respect to the front plate to adjust the intervening space. | 03-05-2009 |
| 20100300992 | THEFT DETERRENT SYSTEM - Described herein is technology for, among other things, a theft deterrent apparatus for cooperation with an elongate member attached to and extending outwardly from a forward-facing side of an article display panel. The apparatus includes a housing defining an internal chamber. The housing includes a first aperture passing through the housing into the internal chamber for receiving the elongate member, a second aperture for receiving a magnetic key, and a locking member that has a magnetic portion and is movably disposed within the internal chamber. The locking member is adapted to selectively: maintain the apparatus in locked and unlocked configurations in which the locking member respectively prevents or permits the elongate member from being at least partially withdrawn from the first aperture. Whether the locking member maintains the apparatus in the locked or unlocked configuration depends on whether or not the magnetic key is inserted into the second aperture. | 12-02-2010 |
| 20110062092 | TIMED LOCKING ANTI-SWEEP MECHANISM AND DISPLAY DEVICE - An anti-sweep device having a mechanism that allows a customer to take a pre-determined number of items from a peg or display hook, after which the hook is locked for a pre-determined period of time before allowing another predetermined number of items to be taken. | 03-17-2011 |
| 20120097622 | Theft Deterrent System - Described herein is technology for, among other things, a theft deterrent apparatus for cooperation with an elongate member attached to and extending outwardly from a forward-facing side of an article display panel. The apparatus includes a housing defining an internal chamber. The housing includes a first aperture passing through the housing into the internal chamber for receiving the elongate member, a second aperture for receiving a magnetic key, and a locking member that has a magnetic portion and is movably disposed within the internal chamber. The locking member is adapted to selectively: maintain the apparatus in locked and unlocked configurations in which the locking member respectively prevents or permits the elongate member from being at least partially withdrawn from the first aperture. Whether the locking member maintains the apparatus in the locked or unlocked configuration depends on whether or not the magnetic key is inserted into the second aperture. | 04-26-2012 |
| 20120187055 | EYEWEAR DISPLAY SYSTEM - The present invention provides a lockable eyewear display system. One embodiment of the system includes a support frame on which the eyewear is placed, a lock that secures the eyewear to the frame, and a key that removes the lock from the frame. The device may further include an anchor connected to the frame that anchors the frame to a fixture or display object such as a rack or furniture. In another embodiment, the eyewear display device includes an articulating joint allowing at least a portion of the support frame to be swiveled. | 07-26-2012 |
| 20120228243 | Biometric Access Control System - A biometric access control system, and a weapon rack. The system may include an identification station including a biometric reader, an equipment identification reader, and a user interface, and an equipment structure in communication with the identification station and including a plurality of locks corresponding to a plurality of storage locations. The weapon rack may include a plurality of storage locations individually storing a plurality of weapons, and including a plurality of weapon stock receiving and supporting pockets to secure the weapons, a plurality of clamps corresponding to the plurality of storage locations to additionally secure the weapons, and a plurality of sensors aligned with the plurality of clamps to indicate presence or absence of the plurality of weapons. | 09-13-2012 |
| 20130105419 | SECURITY HOOK FOR PRODUCT DISPLAY | 05-02-2013 |
| 211008000 | Combined lock and clamp | 5 |
| 20100018936 | Ball Dispenser for Sports and Athletic Equipment Storage - A ball dispenser having a plurality of connecting members and a plurality of basic sections, each connecting member dimensioned for a particular ball size, and each basic section having a triangular portion, vertical portion, and rectangular portion. When two or more basic sections are integrally connected together by means of varying sized connecting members, a funnel section, column section, and bin section are formed. This allows a number of balls to be placed into the funnel section at the top of the ball dispenser, and to fall one at a time through the column section, and into the bin section. Ball dispenser is designed to be affixed to a wall and to rest on a floor so that the wall and floor provide the back and bottom of the ball dispenser. Additional equipment storage may be affixed to the ball dispenser. | 01-28-2010 |
| 20100102011 | CONNECTOR ASSEMBLY - A connector is configured to connect two frame members. The connector includes a body with a first end and a second end spaced from the first end. A fulcrum is coupled to the body between the first end and the second end. The body is configured to be received in a channel of a frame member and pivots about the fulcrum inside the channel between a first pivot position in which the frame members are free to move relative to one another and a second pivot position in which the frame members are locked against relative movement. | 04-29-2010 |
| 20130032551 | APPARATUS, SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR SECURING PARTS - A clip for securing a part, having a body portion having a first wall surface and a supporting surface adjacent the first wall surface, a retaining arm connected to the body, the retaining arm comprising a second wall surface opposite the first wall surface, an engaging portion at the distal end of the retaining arm, and an engaging surface on the engaging portion generally opposite the supporting surface. The first and second wall surfaces cooperate to define a groove that is sized and shaped to receive a portion of the part therein. The retaining arm is moveable between an open position wherein the portion of the part may be received in the groove, and a locked position wherein the engaging surface at least partially overhangs the groove and the engaging surface and the supporting surface cooperate so as to retain the portion of the part when received within the groove. | 02-07-2013 |
| 20130334149 | HANGING CLIP FOR TOOLS - A hanging clip for tools includes a hanging clip body, a sleeving portion, a connecting portion, support limiting flanges, a flexible sheet, a positioning bulge and a male/female clamping part. The sleeving portion is directly extended to the bottom end of the hanging clip body. The flexible sheet is unfolded and extended downwards to the connecting portion and comprises of an inner surface, an outer surface, an extended end and a folded flange. The sheet could be unfolded and extended downwards via said folded flange, or bent and retracted upwards to form a columnar pattern together with the sleeving portion. The sleeving portion and flexible sheet are pre-fabricated and when the sleeving portion and flexible sheet are in service state, two vertical limiting walls of the sleeving portion could be supported via the support limiting flanges, thus saving manufacturing cost and enhancing the structural strength for excellent anti-theft functions. | 12-19-2013 |
| 20140263107 | Locking Gun Rack System With Quick Deployment - In one embodiment there is provided a long gun rack system. The system includes an L-shaped frame; a butt cap secured to the side to accommodate a butt end of the gun; a handcuff ratchet lock mechanism secured to the frame at a position to accommodate the barrel, the lock mechanism configured to unlock in response to the receipt of an electronic code or in response to a key; an electronic security mechanism secured to the frame and is in communication with the lock mechanism; and a side plate having a cut-out region is secured along the frame at a position defined between the lock mechanism and the frame, such that the cut-out region permits the plate to mount in close proximity to the long gun and blocks the removal of the takedown pins and/or the full movement of a charging handle. | 09-18-2014 |
