E05B45/005

Portable Electronic Lock
20210396043 · 2021-12-23 ·

A portable electronic lock has a lock body having a locking device and a closing hoop that is movable relative to the lock body between a closed position and an open position, wherein the closing hoop can be locked to the lock body by means of the locking device in the closed position. The lock at least has an electrical unit, an electrical energy source, a signal generator, and a control unit. The control unit is configured to monitor a charge level of the electrical energy source and to control the signal generator to output a charge level warning signal sequence in the form of the letter sequence “S-O-S” in accordance with Morse code if the charge level of the electrical energy source falls below a predetermined limit value.

LOCK MECHANISMS FOR MERCHANDISE SECURITY SYSTEMS

Embodiments of the present invention are directed to merchandise security devices, systems, and methods for displaying and protecting an article of merchandise from theft. In one example, the merchandise security system includes a security device comprising a sensor configured to be secured to the article of merchandise, a cable configured to releasably engage the sensor, and a lock mechanism configured to releasably lock the cable to the sensor in a locked position. The cable is removable from the sensor when the lock mechanism is in an unlocked position. The system also includes a remote device configured to wirelessly communicate with the security device, wherein the remote device is configured to transmit a command to the security device for locking or unlocking the lock mechanism.

SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR FACILITATING LOGISTICS

A seal assembly for a container includes a locking assembly and a gateway. The locking assembly includes a body and an elongated cable. The elongated cable extends from a proximal end to a distal end. The proximal end is restrained by the body. The distal end is movable from an unlocked position spaced from the body to a locked position restrained by the body. The gateway is configured for selectively interlocking with the locking assembly. The gateway includes a power supply, a radio communication device, a sensor, and a processor electrically coupled therewith. The processor is configured to operate the radio communication device to transmit a first signal upon detection by the sensor of interlocking of the gateway with the locking assembly, and to transmit a second signal upon detection by the sensor that the elongated cable has been cut. Locking assemblies, gateways, devices and methods are also provided.

Electrical Alarm and Methods of Making and Using the Alarm

A security tag including: a housing and circuitry which detects a locked state, the circuitry configured to execute a signal transfer function responsive to interchanging a pin and a lanyard in the circuitry, and/or the housing including a replaceable battery compartment locked by inserting either the pin or the lanyard into a lock mechanism which differently secures the pin and the lanyard; and an alarm, in communication with the circuitry, triggered by an undisarmed breach of the locked state.

Alarming code lock

The present disclosure provides an alarming code lock, including a lock head and a steel wire rope. A warning device, a circuit board, and a trigger switch are disposed inside the lock head. The warning device and the trigger switch are electrically connected with the circuit board. One end of the steel wire rope is fixedly connected with the lock head and is electrically connected with the circuit board. A plug is disposed on another end of the steel wire rope. The plug is inserted into the lock head and then makes contact with the trigger switch. The steel wire rope and the circuit board form a protection circuit, and the warning device is configured to raise an alarm when the plug keeps in contact with the trigger switch and the protection circuit is disconnected.

Safe
11773624 · 2023-10-03 ·

A transportable safe configured to be secured to a solid object and withstand attempts to remove content from the safe or the safe by an unauthorized entity. The transportable safe comprises a safe body, a fastener attached to the safe body and at least one connector configured to connect between the fastener and the solid object. The connector is configured to be concealed at least when the safe is secured.

Systems and methods for facilitating logistics

A seal assembly for a container includes a locking assembly and a gateway. The locking assembly includes a body and an elongated cable. The elongated cable extends from a proximal end to a distal end. The proximal end is restrained by the body. The distal end is movable from an unlocked position spaced from the body to a locked position restrained by the body. The gateway is configured for selectively interlocking with the locking assembly. The gateway includes a power supply, a radio communication device, a sensor, and a processor electrically coupled therewith. The processor is configured to operate the radio communication device to transmit a first signal upon detection by the sensor of interlocking of the gateway with the locking assembly, and to transmit a second signal upon detection by the sensor that the elongated cable has been cut. Locking assemblies, gateways, devices and methods are also provided.

Lock formed by a strand, for securing objects
11649655 · 2023-05-16 · ·

A closure for a strand lock having a securing strand, a locking pin with a latch, and a locking housing defining a receptacle for the locking pin is provided with a rotatable coupling element on the locking pin. Rotation of the coupling element secures the latch in the housing.

SINGLE USE ELECTRONIC CABLE LOCK
20230340803 · 2023-10-26 ·

A cable lock with a bare wire cable, the cable lock including a lock unit for securely grasping the free end of the cable. The cable lock also includes a cable testing mechanism comprising a first cable contact that engages the cable, and a second cable contact that engages the cable. The cable lock also includes an electrical current generating and measuring mechanism powered by a battery, the mechanism being in electric communication with one of the cable contacts for putting current into the cable, and in electric communication with the other of the cable contacts for reading current passing through the cable.

System for lock keyway access monitoring
11828085 · 2023-11-28 ·

A system may include a lock assembly having secured and unsecured conditions and having an opening for receiving a lock actuating object. An access restriction element may be positionable with respect to the lock assembly to affect access to the opening of the lock assembly. The access restriction element may have at least two conditions, a blocking condition in which the access restriction element at least partially obstructs access to the opening of the lock assembly and an access condition in which the access restriction element is configured to permit access to the opening of the lock assembly. The system may also include an access detection assembly configured to detect attempted access to the opening of the lock assembly by sensing changing of the access restriction element from the blocking condition to the access condition.