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An apparatus which can be attached to a ski to fulfill three basic functions, namely: 1) as an tote for carrying the skis, 2) as a safety strap to prevent ski runaway, and 3) as a self contained lock. In addition the specification discloses a number of unique features which relate to locks, springs and...     

A bracket comprising fixed and hinged elements adapted to be secured to a support such as the dashboard of an automobile for preventing unauthorized removal of an article, such as a radio, tape deck or the like which is attached to the support, the hinged elements being adapted for locking together in...     

Hinged plates are formed into a rectangular structure to surround a pair of skis in bottom-to-bottom relationship between the bindings. The end plates are locked together by a padlock together with a chain surrounding a permanent fixture so that the skis cannot be stolen. The rectangle plate configuration...     

A ski lock device for safely clamping a pair of skis in crossed relation to each other to prevent theft. The device includes a pair of clamps that fit about a first ski and over a second ski, with the second ski in crossed relation to the first. Each clamp consists of a pair of slotted members joined...     

A simple but effective, inexpensive coin-check operated lock is provided for locking articles such as umbrellas, canes, athletic equipment or a rock or stand to prevent theft or unauthorized use thereof and includes a reciprocating sliding bolt locked in extended position by a rocking latching lever...     

A ski lock for locking skis in a crossed position so as to discourage theft of the skis. A male stamped bracket having a protruding strike and cross mounted on one ski slidably engages a female stamped bracket having a receptacle type lock, the female stamped bracket being longitudinally mounted on the...     

A ski lock for locking skis in a crossed position so as to discourage theft of the skis. A male stamped bracket having a protruding strike and cross mounted on one ski slidably engages a female stamped bracket having a receptacle type lock, the female stamped bracket being longitudinally mounted on the...     

A desk-top stand for a small hand-held calculator includes a base section, adapted to sitting on a desk top, connected through an adjustable friction swivel joint to a platform member on which the calculator rests. A lock is provided for locking the calculator to the desk top through the swivel connector,...     

A merchandise rack security device is provided which includes a plurality of elongated members depending from and slidable along a guide rail above articles of merchandise. In one embodiment, each member includes pivoted arms at the terminal end thereof which can be moved from a closed unlocked position...     

A locking device for securely engaging a pair of snow skis with sliding surfaces juxtaposed. The lock comprises a pair of ski encompassing jaws pivotally connected at one end and lockable at the other end. The jaws may be separable at the pivotal end and may also include an integral securement device...     

A generally rectangular open frame having one side movable to admit a pair of skis into the frame and then movable back to complete the rectangular frame and hold the skis therein, also including a reel pivotally attached to another side of the frame with a cable wound on the reel which cable may be...     

A compact device for locking an article, such as an office machine, to a desk or fixed base comprises a flexible cable secured at one end to a key-operated lock, and at the other end to an anchor block. The anchor block is in turn secured to the desk with a one-way screw. The lock is engageable with...     

A security device for protecting equipment such as typewriters, calculators and the like, comprises a base member having a hole through which the shank of a bolt passes through a mounting body and into the frame or housing of the equipment to be protected, the head of the bolt being held at a seat within...     

An assembly includes a face plate which is mounted to an exposed wall stud in an enclosure such as a garage. The ends of a U-shaped locking member formed from a bar of hardened steel extend through transverse openings in the face plate and encircle a portion of a bicycle frame. An eye is formed on one...     

An anti-theft ski lock assembly that secures a pair of skis together to define a cross configuration. The skis, when in the cross configuration, are so difficult and uncomfortable to carry, that it will readily be apparent that the person carrying the skis is not the owner thereof, and that the skis...     

Anti-theft gun protector apparatus is disclosed useful for the display of rifles and shotguns of varying lengths and calibers, which includes a plate member fixedly mounted to a multipart mounting box carried on a wall or other surface, a locking box slidably mounted to the plate with a resiliently urged...     

Ski locking apparatus for attachment to a pair of skis arranged back-to-back comprises a pair of U-shaped body members each of which has parallel legs extending from a web. The legs of one member are shaped to embrace the legs of the other member. A latch bolt located between the legs of both members...     

A citizens band radio locking device for attachment to a stationary structure of vehicle which includes a frame structure which comprises a C-shaped bar member and a rectangular bar member transversely fixed to the C-shaped bar. The C-shaped bar carries a key actuated lock and a spindle which may be...     

A locking device for a pair of skis having a first and second attachment mountable on respective skis. The first attachment includes a locking bolt which is positioned flush with the underside of the ski in a retracted position and is projected substantially beyond the underside of said ski in an extended...     

An automatic anti-theft device or lock is secured to a support of a portable apparatus to secure the apparatus against theft. The lock has two mating halves secured together to form a shatter-proof casing. One casing half includes a hollow spindle integral with the inside wall of the casing half, a retractile...     

The four sides of a security frame for radios are of channel construction to enclose the fastening means, and three of the sides are hinged together, the fourth side being lockable in place to enclose the radio.

To prevent removal of laboratory or office equipment and the like, separate cables are attached to four or more items of such equipment and have circumferentially-grooved end members which are received in separate bores in a single lock body and are locked therein by a key-controlled keeper. Preferably,...     

A lock for skis having a pair of clamp elements each provided with a recess disposed for receiving a ski. The elements are connected together by a hinge so that the elements can pivot relative to one another to and from a position clampingly engaging a pair of skis disposed in the recesses and retain...     

A portable tamperproof and battery-powered alarm device used for locking in place, objects which need to be restrained from theft. The device is ideal for locking bicycles, mini-bikes, motor cycles, and the like, due to its portability and versatility. The device includes a casing for an alarm and operative...     

A theft-preventing container for an appliance such as a CB radio. A metal box receives the appliance therein, the box having one wall with an access opening to allow access to controls of the appliance within the box, and one of the box walls is movable to allow removal of the appliance from within the...     

The present anti-theft device includes a lock housing having a cable winding spool therein with the free end of the cable extending out of the housing. A control member carried by the housing includes means for locking the housing to an intermediate portion of the cable to form a closed loop. A combination...     

This invention relates to a method and apparatus for securing a cycle pump. The apparatus consists of a C-shaped holding means adjustably adopted so as to be tightly fitted around the pump body. Lips protrude from the C-shaped holding means and are adaptably fitted to receive a locking means. A cover...     

A tamper proof attachment system is provided to secure a device such as a radio or tape deck in a vehicle. The looped cable passes through an anchoring point and the ends of the looped cable are locked and pass through an attachment device. The attachment device housing has an aperture in one end through...     

A mobile radio and electronic equipment security device for preventing the unauthorized removal of said mobile equipment from a vehicle in which it is mounted and installed which includes stainless steel self-threading eyebolts with lock nuts thereon for replacing the conventional mounting screws of...     

A locking fastener assembly is disclosed for securing electronic equipment or the like to a mounting bracket. The device includes a stud assembly comprising a threaded shank portion for passing through an opening in the bracket, and being threadingly received in an opening at the equipment. An enlarged...     

A vehicle radio mount having a first member adapted to be mounted to the underside of a vehicle dashboard and having two opposed elongate transversely spaced parallel slide elements. A plurality of exposed conductive contacts are mounted in downwardly facing position in the first member and are connectible...     

A rectangular U-shaped mounting bracket is affixed to the bottom of the dashboard of a vehicle and has bores formed through its spaced parallel arms. A radio is swivelly mounted in the bracket via pins extending through the bores of the arms. A rectangular U-shaped securing bracket has flange parts extending...     

A lock is provided which is particularly well adapted for use with a two wheel vehicle. Preferably, the lock includes an enclosure having a shaft mounted to it. A spool or reel includes spaced end plates and a central storage hub between the plates. The reel is rotatably mounted to the shaft. The spool...     

A security device for locking or securing building material in a bundle to deter potential thieves is disclosed. The lock includes a pair of clamping elements which are adapted to be positioned at either side of a stack or bundle of material. Each of the clamping elements includes a base plate and an...     

A ski lock for locking skis in a crossed position so as to discourage theft of the skis. A male stamped bracket having a protruding strike and cross mounted on one ski slidably engages a female stamped bracket having a receptacle type lock, the female stamped bracket being longitudinally mounted on the...     

A locking fastener assembly is disclosed for securing electronic equipment or the like to a mounting bracket. The device includes a stud assembly comprising a threaded shank portion for passing through an opening in the bracket, and being threadingly received in an opening at the equipment. An enlarged...     

A locking mechanism for locking first and second relatively movable members together to prevent relative movement therebetween. A first set of spaced tubular members having aligned bores is mounted on the first member, and a second set of spaced tubular members having aligned bores is mounted on the...     

A positionable receptacle is provided for receiving and securably retaining an article, and means for securing the receptacle to an immovable object is provided. A wall structure is provided to define a depression within which the article is receivable. A locking means is provided for securing the article...     

The combination with a storage cabinet of a security device for removably locking it to the top of a table or counter to prevent unauthorized removal in the absence of an employee and yet to enable an employee or other authorized person to easily release it for movement from time to time or from place...     

A device for locking skis in a crossed relationship. A pair of elongated, flat ski engageable members are hinged together at adjacent ends for relative movement into and out of operative positions in which the members are longitudinally aligned with each other. A central triangular wedge is mounted rigidly...     

A bracket mounting assembly for mounting an object to a stationary plate, in general, and in particular for mounting a CB radio or the like in a motor vehicle. Although the bracket mounting assembly is detachable, and readily installable, by an authorized person, no access is available to the mounting...     

A bracket for deterring the theft of smoke alarms attached to the surface of a room, such as the ceiling. The bracket includes two rigid metal strips coupled together by a hinge. One of the strips attaches to the wall behind the smoke alarm. Preferably, the screws holding the smoke alarm to the wall...     

A portable ski locking device releasably attaches to skis, and is releasably connectible to auxiliary fixtures such as posts, beams, etc.

A locking device for skis or the like comprises two lengths of cable having loops formed at their remote ends and an intervening length of chain. By inserting the free ends of the cables through appropriate links in the chain and thereafter locking the free ends together, the size of the loops can be...     

A security device for safely storing firearms is disclosed. When a firearm is locked to the device, removal of the firearm from the device and removal of the device from the mounted structure are prevented. In the preferred embodiment, the device comprises a disc-like base member, two rods secured to...     

A security display rack comprising an elongated support member appropriately elevated above a supporting surface and an elongated locking member. The support member has an elongated surface and a plurality of grooves extending through the support member and opening at the elongated surface. Each of these...     

The lock for a plurality of items of portable personal property includes a plurality of cables extending from a locking box which is mountable to a mounting surface. The items of personal property are mounted to the cables, and at least one end of each cable is secured to one of a plurality of nipples...     

The present invention relates to a pilfer prevention device adapted to be readily connected between an article to be secured, such as a television set, typewriter, etc. and a fixed location so as to discourage unauthorized removal. The device includes a mounting assembly readily connectible to the article,...     

A ski locking device for locking a pair of skis together in a predetermined angular relationship, the device comprising an interlockable member for attachment to one ski, another interlockable member for attachment to the other ski, and a locking mechanism carried by one of the members for locking that...     

The outboard motor locking device includes a block which is fixed to the inner wall of the transom of a rowboat and which has a pair of downwardly extending clamp screw receiving slots that are adapted to receive the clamping screws of an outboard motor mounting clamp. Within the block between the slots...     

A locking apparatus for removably attaching an object to a specified place on a surface, allowing the object to rotate while locked. An engageable cylindrical protrusion is attached to the surface. The object is provided with a hole at the desired point of attachment, the hole allowing for the entrance...     

A jack holder for a jack of the type including a post and lifting elements includes an L-shaped base and cover; a hinge pivotally connecting the base and cover for movement between a jack-receiving or removing open position and a closed position in which the lifting elements of the jack are housed within...     

An apparatus for securing a small computer, or other portable appliance, against theft comprises a case having an open back through which the computer is installed or removed. Guide members in the form of slots are formed in a rear portion of opposite walls of the case for receiving a back plate to cover...     

A boat motor lock means, attachable without tools to many existing boat motors as well as new equipment, which achieves a locking of the boat motor to the boat by locking the motor-clamp bolt against rotation once the clamp bolt has been turned to its desired motor-clamping position.

A ski pole shaft is cut into two parts and a lock mechanism is interconnected between the two parts. The lock mechanism is telescopically moveable between an open position in which a pair of shackle jaws carried by the two parts are spaced axially apart, and a close position in which the two jaws are...     

An anti-theft device secured by sliding the device over a ball-connector type trailer hitch which automatically engages the hitch by means of a spring loaded bolt, to obstruct access by the ball and prevent unauthorized use of the trailer. The device is removed by retracting the bolt using only a conventional...     

A security device for spare tires includes a housing including an opening for receiving a shackle portion of an associated padlock. Other openings are provided for receiving an associated member to be secured by the padlock. A shackle-securing member releasably secures the shackle within the housing.

A security attachment that discourages thievery of office and work machines and the like from support furniture too difficult to asport, and comprised of a furniture receptacle and cover plate combination which includes the reception of a lock barrel applied through the bottom cover of the machine by...     

The object of the invention is to provide an individual setting for displaying finger rings similar to finger ring boxes but which prohibits unauthorized withdrawal of the ring from the display. The finger ring supports are wedge-shaped and are secured to a main support surface. Each wedge-shaped support...     

A locking apparatus for portable devices and having a base member for securing to a surface, the base member having a conically tapered receptacle for rotatably receiving a similarly configured bearing plug of a base plate member configured for securing to a portable device. The bearing plug is provided...     

The invention contemplates a tong-like portable carrier having facing jaw cavities on one side of its articulation axis for removable retention of a pair of skis, and facing jaw cavities in the other side of said axis for removable retention of a pair of ski poles. Handle frames provide registering openings...     

Locking device for securing a firearm to a wall, having a first part securable to the wall and a second part insertable through the trigger guard of the firearm to be engaged with the first part, the second part being so shaped as to then retain the firearm on the wall. The second part has a shank portion...     

A portable locking device for surfboards equipped with adjustable surfboard fin holders. A U shaped padlock eye attaches to the base of the surfboard fin by means of the retaining screw which retains the surfboard fin in the fin holder. A locking bracket is placed over and locked to the padlock eye with...     

An anti-theft device to prevent the unauthorized removal of a mounted, flanged object comprising a cover overlying the mounting flanges of the object, a securing device for attaching the cover to the surface upon which the flanged object is mounted and a locking device for preventing removal of the cover...     

A lock device for vehicles such as bicycles and motorcycles having tubular frames which comprises a cable or chain threaded into an opening in a frame member with a stop to prevent full extraction from the frame, and a loop or other means to receive a padlock shackle to lock the vehicle to a post or...     

The compact, portable locking mechanism designed primarily to be utilized in conjunction with skiis and ski poles, which takes the form of a housing having an internal chamber. The housing is normally closed by a side wall assembly. The side wall assembly is capable of being pivotally moved to an open...     

A helmet restraining device employing a seat strap which is pulled taut over the top surface of the saddle-seat of a vehicle and anchored at either end of the strap to the seat and an elliptically shaped restraining cup which is relatively elastic along the major axis of the elipse. A motorcycle helmet...     

A security tie-down apparatus includes an anchor bolt having a base plate secured thereto in axially spaced relation from the bolt head. A disk is rotatably carried on the anchor bolt between the base plate and head and surrounds the head so as to prevent grasping of the head by conventional tools. Such...     

A security device for protecting a preselected article against theft, while nevertheless permitting the continued use of the protected article. The device includes: a desk top, table top, or the like for supporting the article; a frame structure fitted over and around the article, and, thereby, enclosing...     

A pivotally mounted coupling guard, extending over a ball engaging socket of a trailer hitch to preclude disengagement of the socket from the ball, is locked in place to deter unauthorized disengagement of the socket from the ball and theft of the attached trailer. A lock module penetrably receives and...     

This invention discloses a high security, inexpensive and versatile manner of locking firearms by means of a cloth covered, hardened chain passing through the trigger guards or telescopic sight mounts, or by looping around the narrow pistol grip area of each gun. The hardened chain is then locked together...     

A security mounting device for a chain saw is disclosed which consists of a base plate carrying a downwardly directed channel spaced above and at one end of the base plate. The channel is adapted to receive and embrace the operator's handle of a chain saw. A pair of transversely spaced plates are carried...     

Anti-theft apparatus for protecting an uncoupled trailer, including a portion mountable within the ball receiving end of a trailer and also including a U-shaped member and a draw bar insertable through the legs thereof for securing the assembly to the trailer tongue. A housing formed on one side of the...     

An anti-theft device for clamping and locking an outboard motor to a transom board comprises a bracket forming together with an upper part of the outboard motor a substantially U-shaped suspension rack for mounting the outboard motor on the outboard transom side, and a free leg of the bracket extending...     

A locking system for the type outboard motor assembly to a boat transom that is held by bolting through a motor mounting plate and through the boat transom includes: (a) the bolting being by round headed bolts with preferably non-circular section necks to prevent gripping the head and turning the bolts,...     

Plural branch locking cable comprising main cable with distal end including cable stop for being held inside shell of article being secured, and crimp element on cable at exterior of shell of article being secured. Plural auxiliary cables having distal ends fitted with respective cable stops and each...     

A locking assembly to prevent unauthorized access to a trailer hitch which includes a metallic casing which is slideably placed over and around the socket end portion of the hitch and which cooperatively receives a locking bar having a first extended portion which is receivable within the hitch socket...     

An equipment lockdown apparatus for locking pieces of equipment such as computer modules, typewriters or the like is disclosed. The apparatus includes a sub-base suitably secured to a desk or other supporting structure and which supports the remainder of the unit for rotation. A base shelf is included...     

A lock has a base with lip extensions which fit about the flange extensions of a ball hitch receptacle to cover the ball receptacle opening. The base is secured by a spring loaded latch having a ramp-shaped upper surface which is forced downward by a flange of the ball receptacle bearing against the...     

An anti-theft locking device for securing computer-related units against unauthorized removal from a work station utilizes a base frame anchored to a work surface at the work station and constructed to receive one of the units in nested position so as to preclude movement of the unit in directions parallel...     

A specially adapted grip allowing a lock and folded flexible cable to be stowed inside a standard ski pole. The cable is affixed to the lock and has a looped free end allowing the passage of the lock through the loop after it has been laced through the equipment to be secured. The lock can be latched...     

A portable ski locking device which secures a pair of skis or skis and poles together in a crossed-tip configuration. The ski-lock comprises a pad-lock type body with a securing mechanism and U-shaped rod similar to a common bicycle lock. The U-shaped rod has a tongue member attached with a circular...     

An anti-theft lock for securing a binding to a ski, in particular a binding suited for the holding of ski shoes of any desired length without longitudinal adjustment. The binding includes structure which can be locked either in its stepping-in position or in its closed position by a lock, a switch or...     

Gun securing apparatus is provided which comprises a base, trigger guard securing pins selectively mounted to said base, having annular grooves or slots upon the length thereof, a locking member insertable in a transverse passageway of said base and intercepting said annular groove or slot of said pin,...     

A lock for a VHS video cassette is characterized by an insert extendible into and latchable within a sensor LED transmission receptacle of a housing for the cassette. The insert cannot be removed from the receptacle without a special key, and while in the receptacle presents a physical obstruction to...     

A locking device (15) for preventing loosening of the clamp screw (13) and removal of the clamp bracket (11) of an outboard motor from the transom (10) of a boat. The locking device (15) has a tubular member (16) with holes (20, 21, 22) to accommodate the clamp handle (14), an arm of the clamp bracket...     

A security mounting arrangement for securing at least one computer and at least one piece of peripheral equipment to a surface. The arrangement has a first pad which contains a mounting aperture and a plurality of peripheral apertures and is fixedly attached to each of the at least one computer, a lock...     

An anti-theft device for securing personal computers to a table, bench or like top is disclosed. The device employs a strong flat bar affixed to the bottom of the table or bench top, and two units that are threaded to the bar and extend through the table top. These units have bolts that project horizontally...     

An article which can be used cooperatively with a padlock for locking an accessory with a hole within its body such as the typical bicycle helmet, has a flexible cable loop with a stop permanently attached to it. The loop can be bent to allow it to enter the accessory hole and the stop is too large to...     

A portable locking device is provided for securing a computer disk drive unit which incorporates cooperating interlocking unit engaging means, one of which hooks onto the unit through the drive unit and slot, the other being in a pivotal relationship with the first engaging means and both engaging means...     

Disclosed is a locking device for securing an unattached trailer. The device includes an elongate, flat and ductile bar, along which two 90.degree. transverse bends are made, forming a medial base and parallel and opposed first and second arms. A locking pin is mounted to the base and extends in the...     

An improved arrangement for providing a securing tie point for a long, broad, flat object such as a surfboard. The sleeve may be mounted in a user prepared passage way in the object. The sleeve is basically a hollow cylinder into which a plug is detachably insertable. A securing cable may be passed through...     

A security device for an office machine comprises a housing which is securable on a mounting surface, at least one fastening element which is securable to the underside of an office machine and a locking assembly in the housing. The fastening element includes an enlarged head portion which is receivable...     

A security device for mounting in the alignment or positioning channel of video cassette which prevents utilization of the cassette in a VCR. The security device comprises a locking member having tabs which extend into openings of the alignment channel to retain the member therein after insertion into...     

A safety and security locking device is described for use with pneumatic brake air couplings to prevent access to the air coupling opening for applying air pressure to release the brake. First and second elongate arms are pivotally joined at a pivot access between the ends for pivoting motion between...     

A security device for business machines, such as personal computers, typewriters and the like comprising a two piece clamp which has one end releasably affixable to said business machine and the other end thereof engagable with a locking cable or the like.

This manufacture prevents an unauthorized removal of an article or equipment item, such as a typewriter, for example, from a table top or the like. The article is secured to a cover plate which includes a plurality of hooking members or ears on its underside. These hooking members in turn engage apertures...     

A security lock for retaining a weapon in a storage rack can be operated either electrically by a remote switch or mechanically by a key. The weapon is locked to a main body by a lid which is pivotally mounted by a hinge and pivot pin on the body. The plunger of a solenoid extends into a slot formed...     

A trailer lock and more specifically to an anti-theft device for use with boat trailers or other trailers having a tongue with a ball socket thereon for engagement with a hitch ball connected to a towing vehicle. The lock includes a hitch ball mounted on top of a vertically adjustable support stand with...     

A security handle lock is provided and consists of a curved arm inserted through eyelets in a neck of a bag and a straight arm that has an eye portion at one end and pivots on other end with respect to the curved arm. The eye portion passes over end of the curved arm allowing a shackle of a padlock to...