Class / Patent application number | Description | Number of patent applications / Date published |
248551000 | WITH ANTI-THEFT OR ANTI-TAMPER MEANS | 45 |
20080237435 | Air conditioner anti-theft - The present invention discloses an easy to use and cost effective air conditioner anti-theft device which easily attaches to the external portion of an air conditioner and detects a condition of attempted theft and/or vandalism of the unit and then alerts someone to the condition either through audible or other means. | 10-02-2008 |
20090108168 | LOCKABLE MOUNTING MECHANISM FOR A RESPIRATORY SYSTEM HEATER UNIT - A lockable mounting mechanism has a hitch portion and a receiver portion, the hitch portion having a hitch member, a locking member being rotatable between an unlocked position and a locked position, and a camming surface being rotatable with the locking member and the receiver portion having a channel, the hitch member of the hitch portion and the channel of the receiver portion sized to slidably receive the hitch member into the channel portion whereby to mount the hitch portion to the receiver portion, the receiver portion further having a reset surface positioned to engage the camming surface as the hitch member is slid into the channel when the locking member is out of the unlocked position, the camming surface and reset surface cooperating to automatically rotate the locking member toward the unlocked position as the hitch member is slid into the channel. | 04-30-2009 |
20090173868 | DISPLAY STAND INCLUDING MEANS FOR DISPENSING AND COLLECTING HELICAL CABLE - A display stand for displaying an article of merchandise includes a base defining an outer periphery and means for dispensing and collecting a helical cable attached to the article of merchandise. The means for dispensing and collecting supports and guides the helical cable along the outer periphery of the base between a retracted length and an extracted length. The dispensing and collecting means may include at least one wheel disposed on the outer periphery of the base. The dispensing and collecting means may include at least one roller disposed on the outer periphery of the base. The dispensing and collecting means may include a low-friction surface disposed on the outer periphery of the base. The dispensing and collecting means may include a scalloped surface disposed on the outer periphery of the base. The display stand may further include a collection tube for delivering the helical cable to the article. | 07-09-2009 |
20100258703 | System and Method of Catalytic Converter Theft Deterrence - A device used to secure an automobile catalytic converter. The invention deters a person from tampering with or stealing a catalytic converter. The device consists of at least four overlapping, and adjustable plates comprising an adjustable frame structure that clamp around the catalytic converter. Tightening of fasteners keeps the frame structure securely in position around the catalytic converter, preventing easy access to the catalytic converter. The frame structure is then secured to the automobile itself with a looped cable, which prevents easy removal of the catalytic converter. | 10-14-2010 |
20110133050 | Adjustable Mounting Assemblies with Locking Systems - A locking system for use in adjusting a mounting assembly includes a lock plate and a lock shaft mount. A lock shaft component is rotatably received within an opening of the lock of the lock plate and rotatably supported by the lock shaft mount. With the locking system in a locked configuration, the lock shaft component engages the lock plate which locks the positions of the lock plate relative to the position of the lock shaft mount. With the locking system in an unlocked configuration, the lock shaft component disengages the lock plate such that the lock plate moves along a length of the lock shaft component toward and away from the lock shaft mount. | 06-09-2011 |
20110186708 | COMPUTER SYSTEM RESTRAINT COLLAR - A computer restraint collar provides a rigid arm which extends around the base of a computer monitor or all-in-one computer to secure the same. The arm is attached to a base which is bolted or otherwise secured to a table or desk. The restraint collar better secures the computer against theft, and secures the computer against falling over. | 08-04-2011 |
20110198474 | Weapon Wall Mount and Locking Method and Apparatus - A weapon wall mount is provided with the mount having a continuous base plate which matches the silhouette of a weapon. The continuous base plate has equidistantly spaced countersunk holes providing uniform attachment to a wall. The wall having wall studs spaced at least between a range of 12 inches to 24 inches on center. The base plate has a transversely aligned support which provides longitudinal and vertical support to the weapon. In addition the base plate has a transversely aligned locking shaft to receive a lock. When mounted, the weapon restricts access to the equidistantly spaced countersunk holes so that the mount and weapon cannot be easily removed from the wall. This mount also provides the appearance of the weapon securely fastened and mounted to the wall without the noticeable visual appearance of any support. | 08-18-2011 |
20120037783 | Adjustable Security Bracket - The invention is a security bracket for a retail display. The security bracket has guide pins extending laterally outwardly from each side of a base member. Sliding blocks are mounted to each pair of guide pins. The sliding block also carries a vertical arm that may be adjusted upwardly or downwardly. Adjustment of the sliding blocks relative to a hand-held allows the security bracket to be used for mounting hand-helds with different footprints to a retail display. | 02-16-2012 |
20120043451 | Security Bracket - The invention is a security bracket assembly for preventing theft of camera lenses from cameras that are on display at retail locations. The bracket assembly carries and partially receives the camera body. The assembly has a forward shield that prevents finger access to the lens release mechanism that allows detachment of the lens from the camera body. The forward shield may be removed from the assembly so that a camera lens can be swapped without disconnecting other security or power features associated with the camera display post. | 02-23-2012 |
20120217371 | MERCHANDISE DISPLAY SECURITY TETHER INCLUDING RELEASABLE ADHESIVE - A merchandise display security tether includes a mounting base, a releasable adhesive for releasably attaching the mounting base to an article of merchandise, and a housing configured to be positioned over the mounting base and a releasing portion of the releasable adhesive. The housing is secured to the mounting base by a tamper-proof fastener to prevent access to the releasing portion of the releasable adhesive. The security tether further includes a security cable having a first end attached to the housing and a second end for attachment to a merchandise display. The housing is removable by a special tool to expose the releasing portion of the releasable adhesive. The releasing portion is pulled to release the mounting base and the article of merchandise without damage to the merchandise and without leaving an adhesive residue on the merchandise. | 08-30-2012 |
20120228462 | ANTI-THEFT DEVICE FOR SYSTEM ABLE TO BE ATTACHED TO A WALL - A front module is affixed to a carrier module able to be attached to a wall. The device features an anti-theft facility embodied such that the front module and the carrier module are able to be fixed to one another by the device, and that the anti-theft facility is able to be released from the front module and/or the carrier module exclusively by a special tool. | 09-13-2012 |
20120248283 | BURGLARPROOF LICENSE PLATE FASTENER - A burglarproof license plate fastener has a bracket, a burglarproof bolt, a cover and an RFID chip. The bracket has a bracket recess and an elongated mounting hole formed through the bracket recess. The burglarproof bolt is slidably mounted through the mounting hole. The cover is securely connected with the bracket and closes an opening of the bracket recess. The RFID (Radio Frequency Identification) chip is securely mounted in the bracket recess. | 10-04-2012 |
20130043369 | Adjustable Security Bracket - The invention is a security bracket for a retail display. The security bracket has guide pins extending laterally outwardly from each side of a base member. Sliding blocks are mounted to each pair of guide pins. The sliding block also carries a vertical arm that may be adjusted upwardly or downwardly. Adjustment of the sliding blocks relative to a hand-held allows the security bracket to be used for mounting hand-helds with different footprints to a retail display. | 02-21-2013 |
20130068915 | DETACHABLE MOUNTING SYSTEMS FOR ELECTRONIC DEVICES - A detachable mounting system for securing an electronic device is provided. The system includes a first mounting body coupled with the electronic device, and the first mounting body includes a magnetic mounting piece. The system also includes a second mounting body capable of being coupled with a supporting base or surface, and the second mounting body includes a first end coupled to the first mounting body and a second end coupled with the supporting base or surface, with at least one of the first and second end enabling at least one of relative horizontal, vertical, pivoting, swiveling, and rotating movements of the electronic device relative to the supporting base or surface. The system also includes a magnetic securing device detachably coupled between the first mounting body and the second first end of the second mounting body through the magnetic force between the magnetic mounting piece and the magnetic securing device. | 03-21-2013 |
20130099087 | SECURING DEVICE FOR TABLE DEVICE - A securing device for a tablet device has a main seat, two positioning rods, two first resilient elements, two driving sliders, two sets of holding legs and a lock. The holding legs hold the tablet device. When the lock is locked, the lock is unable to detach from the main seat, and the positioning rods, the driving sliders and the holding legs are unable to move. Consequently, the securing device is unable to detach from the tablet device. Thus, as a cable of the lock is looped around a post, the tablet device is secured at a specific position and is not stolen easily. | 04-25-2013 |
20130134287 | VERSATILE SECURE DISPLAY SYSTEM - The versatile secure system includes at least one wire detection element for detecting a separation of an object from a display system, at least a base, a sliding column, a head, a cover or a monitoring unit, the head receiving a detector and the object attached thereto. The column has two opposite ends, the base, the column and the head being distinct elements assembled together, the head receiving a detector including one detection sensor for detecting a separation of the object, the sensor being connectable by an electric cable to a wire monitoring electronic unit, the head being removably attached to a first end of the column, the base including a hole through which the second end of the column may be inserted and the column be slid and immobilized at the desired height by an immobilization element, the column being hollow for accommodating a spool and the electric cable. | 05-30-2013 |
20130270412 | CARRIER MOUNT - A lockable carrier mount including a main body, an actuating mechanism and interference locking member, and a securement member. The actuating mechanism is configurable between locked and released configurations. The actuating mechanism includes rotatable actuator having a blocking portion with at least one protrusion extending radially further from a rotational axis of the actuator than other parts of the blocking portion. The interference locking member is coupled to the main body and has an engagement surface for selectively engaging the blocking portion. The engagement surface can abut the protrusion in the locked configuration to prevent rotation of the actuator relative to the locking member. The securement member is operably coupled to the actuating mechanism and configured to move toward a secured configuration when the actuator is rotated in one direction and move toward a released configuration when the actuator is rotated in an opposite direction. | 10-17-2013 |
20140084128 | ANTI-THEFT/SAFETY HANGER - An anti-theft/safety hanger is provided with a plate body having an U-shaped wedge portion. The wedge portion includes a wedge corner portion on one of sidewalls and is connected to the plate body via a connecting edge. The wedge corner portion is movable between a first position and a second position. When the connecting edge is uncut-off, the wedge corner portion is located in the first position and the wedge portion is relatively undeformable so that a socket sleeved around the wedge portion is limited and detachable. When the connecting edge is cut off, the wedge corner portion is pushed and blocked by a blocking corner portion of the plate body so as to be located in the second position. The wedge portion is depressed, and the socket is thus unblocked by the wedge portion and detachable. | 03-27-2014 |
20140097321 | Portable multi-purpose mast for rapid, secure attachment to unsteady, inclined and irregular surfaces - A portable mast capable of supporting a payload that can be fastened to and detached from an unsteady, inclined or irregular surface of attachment. The improvements include a tensioning cable which exerts pressure on the base of the mast in opposition to the surface of attachment, a guide protecting the cable from abrasion, means for adjusting and retaining tension in the cable when the mast is fastened to the surface of attachment, a base capable of housing the fastener to protect the fastener from corrosion and tampering, a base allowing attachment to and pass-through of existing cords crossing the surface of attachment, and a base having resilient compression to conform to an irregular surface of attachment while maintaining pressure between the base and surface of attachment created by tensioning of the cable. Also disclosed is a mast with mechanical means for increasing cable tension in order to secure its tripod base to a surface of attachment. Also disclosed is a mast which can house standardized electronic components required by a variety of payloads, two masts which are capable of communicating with each other to synchronize the movement and operation of payloads, means for passing electronic signals from the surface of attachment through the mast to the payload, and a remote control for electronic communication with a transceiver housed within a mast to control the operations or movement of a payload. | 04-10-2014 |
20140117196 | CHASSIS ASSEMBLY AND ANTI-THEFT DEVICE THEREOF - A chassis assembly includes a chassis, a supporting bracket, and an anti-theft device. The chassis defines a slide slot. A stop hook is formed in the slide slot. The supporting bracket includes a stop block. The stop block slides into the slide slot and supports the chassis. The anti-theft device includes a slide plate, a pivoting member, a resilient member to rotate the pivoting member to an angle relative to the slide plate, and a fastener. A position hook extends from the pivoting member. When the pivoting member is parallel to the slide plate, the slide plate and the pivoting member enter the slide slot. The pivoting member is released when the slide plate abuts the stop block. The resilient member forces the position hook to engage with the stop hook. The pivoting member and the slide plate are held together with an anti-theft fastener. | 05-01-2014 |
20140209780 | ANTI-THEFT SUSPENSION DEVICE FOR SOCKET - An anti-theft suspension device for socket including a main body, a socket holder, and a locking mechanism is provided. The socket holder includes a seat and a receiving member. The seat is disposed on the main body. The receiving member is rotatably disposed on the seat. The receiving member is rotatable between a locking position and a unlock position. The socket holder includes a positioning bump located on one of the seat and the receiving member. When the receiving member is rotated, the positioning bump is alternatively exposed outside the socket holder to buckle the socket or received in the socket holder to release the socket. | 07-31-2014 |
20140239144 | ANTITHEFT DEVICE - An antitheft device includes a cover, a base plate, and an adhesive element. The base plate is located in a receiving space of the cover and is adapted for a controlling element to connect thereto to release or lock the cover and the base plate. The base plate is able to be adhered onto an object to be secured by the adhesive element. The adhesive element is also located in the receiving space of the cover so that the adhesive element is prevented from being removed or broken easily. | 08-28-2014 |
20140319309 | Outboard Motor Lock - In one embodiment, the outboard motor lock comprises an outboard motor lock bracket and an outboard motor lock securing mechanism. The bracket comprises a back plate, side plates and a lip, and may be attached to a boat hull or other surface through bracket attachment holes. The securing mechanism comprises a base and one or more securing rods. The securing mechanism can be inserted into the bracket by inserting the one or more securing rods through corresponding bracket securing holes. One or more aligned bracket locking holes and securing mechanism locking holes allow for a locking device to be passed through and lock the securing mechanism to the bracket. When the securing mechanism is inserted into the bracket after an outboard motor attaching mechanism has engaged the bracket, the securing mechanism prevents the attaching mechanism from being removed from the bracket. | 10-30-2014 |
20140346311 | PORTABLE ELECTRONIC SECURING AND LOCKING DEVICE - A securement device is provided to secure a portable item from unauthorized movement or theft. A first bracket engages a first portion of the item, second bracket engages a second portion of the item, and an elongated member spans the portable item to attach the first bracket to the second bracket to prevent significant separation of the first and second brackets when in the secured configuration. An aperture or recess in the second bracket receives a plug or attached device, where the plug or attached device is plugged into a receptacle in the item. When the attached device or plug is situated within the aperture or recess in the first bracket and the first bracket is engaged to the item, the first bracket is prevented from lateral and rotational movement relative to the item. A lock may be attached to the securement device to secure the item to an anchor. | 11-27-2014 |
20150028178 | GUTTER MOUNT - The present invention relates to a gutter mount which is particularly for use on outbuildings and temporary structures, such as sheds. The gutter mount comprises an adjustable retaining member for receiving the guttering, allowing the guttering to be retained in the correct position independent of roof angle, and a means of fastening the gutter mount to a structure. Additionally the gutter mount incorporates a design which can be affixed to a structure by hand, obviating the needs for tools and facilitating repositioning of the guttering during installation. | 01-29-2015 |
20150083884 | Hook and lock - A secure mounting hook comprises a screw portion configured to be screwed into a surface, a hook portion configured to hold a piece of equipment, and a latch configured to close around the piece of equipment. At least one hole of the latch and at least one hole of the hook portion are configured to receive a lock to secure the latch in a closed position. | 03-26-2015 |
20150083885 | SECURING APPARATUS FOR PORTABLE ELECTRONIC DEVICES - An apparatus for securing a portable electronic device includes a base section configured to be supported on a surface, and a main body configured to engage the portable electronic device to secure the portable electronic device to the apparatus. The main body is adjustably attached to the base section so that the main body is movable relative to the base section while the portable electronic device is secured to the apparatus. | 03-26-2015 |
20150300050 | Presentation device - The invention relates to a presentation device for presenting a hand-held electronic media display unit, comprising:
| 10-22-2015 |
20150305518 | SECURITY SYSTEM FOR DISPLAYING OBJECTS - A mount assembly and a security system for securely displaying objects. A mount assembly for securing to an object, including opposed clamp members for engaging the object, and a clamp assembly for releasably securing the clamp members, the clamp assembly including opposed surfaces defining at least one passage for receiving ends of the opposed clamp members, the opposed surfaces being movable to each other to secure the clamp members. | 10-29-2015 |
20150321624 | SECURE ATTACHMENT - A security attachment device can be used to securely attach a license plate to an automobile. A cap covers a screw used to attach a license plate to an automobile. An anchor anchors a container and the license plate to the automobile so that the container can freely rotate while anchored to the automobile. A ring is sized to fit over the container so that when the cap is attached to the container, the ring covers portions of the container not covered by the cap. The ring contains a first pin and the container contains a second pin hole. The first pin hole is located on the ring and the second pin hole is located on the container at locations that allow the first pin hole and the second pin hole to be aligned to receive a pin that when placed through the first pin hole into the second pin hole allows anchoring of the ring to the container when the cap is being screwed onto the container. | 11-12-2015 |
20160003572 | GUN MOUNTING AND DISPLAY SYSTEM AND METHODS OF PERFORMING THE SAME - A weapon mounting unit including a rigid structure having a front surface, rear surface and an opening extending from the front surface to the rear surface, a grommet in the opening in the rigid structure, a retraction unit secured to the rear surface of the rigid structure, a tethering unit retractably secured to the retraction unit on a first end and to a weapon on a second end, and a weapon mounting unit secured to the front surface of the rigid structure that is configured to mount the weapon on the front surface of the rigid structure. | 01-07-2016 |
20160015188 | Anti-Theft Ring Assembly and Method of Using the Same - An anti-theft assembly for deterring theft of a ring is provided. The anti-theft assembly includes a base that can be used to support an electronic article surveillance marker; a product engagement member including a support member that supports the ring during use and a locking member that secures the support member to the base; and an attachment member for securing the ring to the support member. In one embodiment, the support member and the locking member are a single, unitary member. In another embodiment, the support member and the locking member are separate members. Once assembled, upon applying a twisting force to the ring the engagement member rotates within the opening so that the attachment member is not broken. | 01-21-2016 |
20160112002 | ANTI-THEFT MOUNTING APPARATUS FOR SOLAR PANEL - An anti-theft mounting apparatus for solar panel is provided. The anti-theft mounting apparatus includes a base layer of cementitious composite disposed at a target location and a fastening member for fastening the base layer of cementitious composite to the target location. The anti-theft apparatus further includes a damping member disposed on the base layer of cementitious composite and along a periphery of the solar panel. The anti-theft further includes a top layer of cementitious composite disposed on the damping member and along the periphery of the solar panel. The top layer of cementitious composite binds with the base layer of cementitious composite to form an anti-theft coupling. | 04-21-2016 |
248552000 | Padlock | 4 |
20100193660 | Apparatus for locking objects to a frozen body of water - An apparatus to lock objects to a frozen body of water (ice) having a bracket and the ability to attach it to the ice in a variety of ways and a lid to protect the bracket from access. The bracket and lid in combination have the ability to secure objects of value in a variety of ways preventing movement. In the preferred embodiment, the bracket sits atop a partially drilled ice hole and is secured to the ice via multiple devices. The bracket has a rotating vertical eyebolt that fits through an aperture in the lid providing the structure to lock the apparatus via a padlock and cable to valuable objects preventing their movement. | 08-05-2010 |
20130015316 | CABLE HANGER - A cable hanger has a mounting end for attachment to a support structure and a cable support portion coupled to the mounting end. The cable support portion has at least two spaced parallel legs defining a receiving slot therebetween. Each receiving slot has a closed bottom and an open top end for receiving and locating coiled loops of cable. Preferably, the mounting end can be releasably attached to the support structure, and may have a hook shape whose free end is spaced from the cable support portion to receive part of the support structure therebetween. The cable hanger may be formed from bent rod. The receiving slots are sized to accommodate the diameter and length of cable being supported and the number of receiving slots may vary. Some embodiments include tie bars for locking the cable in the receiving slots and locking the cable hanger to a support structure. | 01-17-2013 |
20150069206 | ARTICLE HANGER - The upper end of a cover ( | 03-12-2015 |
20150329064 | THREE-AXIS SHACKLE ASSEMBLY FOR MOUNTED OBJECT AND METHOD FOR USING SAME - Disclosed is shackle assembly that includes a first frame member having a first pair of spaced-apart arm portions and a first base portion connecting the first arm portions to one another and a first securing member extending from one of the first arm portions to the other of the first arm portions, and a second frame member having a second pair of spaced-apart arm portions and a second base portion connecting the second arm portions to one another, where the first securing member is movable between a first position in which the second pair of arm portions are connected by the first securing member and a second position in which the second pair of arm portions are not connected by the first securing member. | 11-19-2015 |
248553000 | Key operated | 8 |
20080296468 | IGNITION SWITCH DEVICE - An ignition switch device is provided with a switching means | 12-04-2008 |
20110101196 | BRACKET WITH LOCKING MECHANISM FOR FLUID DISPENSER - An embodiment of a locking bottle holder includes a bottle support having a base portion, a body portion, and a top portion; and a collar plate having a collar portion with at least one dispenser opening, and a support portion with a first limit pin hole. The locking bottle holder further includes a first limit pin having a limit pin notch and a first limit pin shaft passing through the first limit pin hole, a first ring affixed to the support portion, and a floating lock pin passing through the first ring. The floating lock pin includes a lock pin shaft having a lock pin notch and rotatable between unlocked and locked positions. In the locked position, the support portion of the collar plate is positioned proximate to the body portion and the lock pin shaft is substantially engaged with the limit pin notch. | 05-05-2011 |
20110108698 | Adjustable display screen desk support - An adjustable display screen support includes a support arm with a mounting assembly at the bottom end for fastening to the top of a desk and a coupling block at the top end for holding a coupling block that has a base frame, an attachment frame hooked on the base frame, and a lock for locking the attachment frame to the base frame, a rail that has a flat base panel, a cover shell, a slide affixed to the attachment frame and movable along longitudinal sliding slots of the flat base panel, and spiral springs mounted in the slide each having one end affixed to the cover shell, and a display screen mount affixed to the cover shell to support a display screen. | 05-12-2011 |
20140124644 | CRADLE ASSEMBLY FOR A TABLET - A cradle assembly for supporting a tablet or other electronic device, such as in the cockpit of an aircraft. The cradle assembly includes a tablet retention assembly, a locking assembly to secure the tablet within the cradle assembly, a docking assembly for cooperating with the tablet and an optional integrated power supply. The tablet retention assembly includes a slideable plate that moves longitudinally relative to the main cradle assembly body to securely support the tablet. | 05-08-2014 |
20140263929 | Latch and Bezel System for Device Enclosure - One example of a latch and bezel system for a device enclosure can be implemented as a system for mounting electronic equipment. The system includes a support structure. A head unit is configured to receive electronic equipment, and to connect to the support structure. A bezel is positioned in the head unit. The bezel is configured to retain the electronic equipment in the head unit. A release system is configured to be inaccessible when the head unit is connected to the support structure. Upon activation, the release system is configured to release the bezel within the head unit to release the electronic equipment. | 09-18-2014 |
20150292669 | Lockable Tablet Stand - A lockable electronic tablet stand is described that fixes the tablet in a locked relation to the stand. The stand actuates between a locked and unlocked position and provides an intuitive locking system. Use of a key is required for removal of the tablet from the stand. | 10-15-2015 |
20160076276 | LOCKING ASSEMBLY FOR ELECTRONIC TABLET AND OTHER DEVICES - A method for securing a portable electronic device having a housing to a substantially immovable object utilizing a locking assembly having a security rod or spike formed with an anchoring end separated axially by a protruding end, a locking device with an internal locking mechanism and a cable permanently attached to the locking device at one end, includes several steps. The steps include securedly fixing the anchoring end of the security rod or spike to the portable electronic device upon or through the housing, attaching an other end of the cable to the substantially immovable object and inserting the protruding end of the security rod into an opening in the locking device to actuate the internal locking mechanism and lock the locking device to the captive security rod. Locking the security rod to the locking device concurrently locks the portable electronic device to which it is anchored to the substantially immovable object. | 03-17-2016 |
20160090755 | SECURING DEVICE FOR AN ELECTRONIC DEVICE - A securing device for an electronic device has a holding assembly with a holding seat and a sucker, a rope connected to the holding seat, and a lock and a pressing element mounted on the holding seat. When the securing device is in use, the rope is looped around a post and a side or a corner of the electronic device is mounted between the pressing element and the sucker. Then, a key drives a lock core of the lock to drive the pressing element, such that the electronic device is tightly held between the pressing element and the sucker. Accordingly, the electronic device can be secured at a specific position. The securing device can be used on the electronic devices of different shapes and sizes and is convenient for manufacturing, purchasing, and using. | 03-31-2016 |