Abstract

The present invention relates to an apparatus and method for securing a box cover to a watthour meter socket box and relates to an apparatus, a system and method including a ring comprising an annular body portion and further comprising first and second tab members and a connective member disposed on the first tab member. The connective member comprises a fastening member comprising a fastener body portion forming a head section and a shaft section. The shaft section forms an open end, and the fastener body portion comprises a fastener interior surface defining a cavity extending axially from the open end and into at least the shaft section, and wherein the exterior surface of the shaft section forms a thread member.

IPC Classes  ?

• E05B 65/00 - Locks for special use
• F16B 41/00 - Measures against loss of bolts, nuts, or pins; Measures against unauthorised operation of bolts, nuts, or pins

Abstract

The invention discloses a locking device with an electronic locking mechanism for use in securing utility locking hardware. An electronic key is used to operate the locking mechanism which has a barrel lock having a body portion with a longitudinal axis, a head portion having a radial extent, a shank portion having a radial extent smaller than the radial extent of the head portion, an electrically controlled actuator, and a movable retaining member radially extensible and retractable relative to the longitudinal axis and controlled using the actuator. The actuator comprises an opened and a locked position, maintaining at least partial radial extension of the movable retaining member when in locked position and allowing radial retraction when in opened position. The barrel lock has a lock control circuit in communication with the actuator capable of receiving a signal from the electronic key and providing an electrical signal to the actuator.

IPC Classes  ?

• E05B 47/00 - Operating or controlling locks or other fastening devices by electric or magnetic means

Abstract

The present invention, in a non-limiting example embodiment provides a locking apparatus and method for securing locking hardware without the use of a key. In an example embodiment, the apparatus comprises at least a keyless insertion rotatable disk-style, barrel locking apparatus that, in a locked state can be inserted into a securing device without first unlocking, and then, thereafter, locking after insertion. In a nonlimiting example embodiment, unlocking and re-locking requires a key. The present invention, in an example embodiment, also provides features that allow the locking apparatus to enter and exit multiple apertures without requiring a key.

IPC Classes  ?

• E05B 21/00 - Locks with rotary keys moving lamelliform tumblers perpendicular to the key, in which the tumblers do not follow the movement of the bolt
• E05B 37/00 - Permutation locks; Puzzle locks

Abstract

When securing a watthour meter to a meter box base, a meter sealing ring is typically used. A quick -fastening watthour meter retaining member is provided, in certain embodiment of the present invention, to reduce installation time and generally comprises a circular band, a connector housing member, and a receiver housing member. The connector housing member and a receiver housing member are preferably mounted to the terminus ends of the circular band. A portion of the connector housing member, comprising locking protrusions or "teeth", is adapted to engage, with a ratchet-type action, in one example embodiment, and fasten into the receiver housing member, which contains, a pre-installed "padlock type" frangible sealing device in an example embodiment. Removal of the ring is accomplished by simply cutting, in one embodiment, and removing the frangible sealing device and allowing the housings to disengage from each other.

IPC Classes  ?

• H01R 33/945 - Holders with built-in electrical component