# US 7,607,933 B2 · Portable toolbox locker

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- Number: US 7,607,933 B2
- Document ID: US7607933B2
- Status: Granted
- Kind: B2
- Application number: 11/471,176
- Filed: 2006-06-20
- Published: 2008-02-28
- Granted: 2009-10-27
- Earliest claimed: 2006-06-20
- Inventors: Moti Shai; Aliza Narbonne
- Web page: https://patentgrep.com/patent/US7607933B2

## CPC

- B25H 3/02: Boxes
- E05B 73/00: Devices for locking portable objects against unauthorised removal; Miscellaneous locking devices {(motorcycle helmets A42B3/0413; supporting arrangements specially adapted for fastening helmets B62J11/24; gun racks A47B81/005; showcases with theft protection A47F3/002; anti-theft means for peg-boards, grids or rods for hanging merchandise A47F5/0861; show stands, hangers, shelves with provision against unauthorised removal A47F7/024; for self-service hand-carts A47F10/04; locking skis A63C11/004; locking bolts, nuts or pins F16B41/00)}
- E05C 19/186: {with a pair of hooks, which are movable towards each other for grasping of an element on the wing, respectively on the frame, or for grasping of an element on each of the wings forming a double door}
- H01R 13/447: Shutter or cover plate
- H01R 13/652: with earth pin, blade or socket
- H01R 24/78: with additional earth or shield contacts
- B60R 11/06: for tools or spare parts (for vehicle roof parts B60J7/20; for spare wheels B62D)
- H01R 2103/00: Two poles
- B25H: WORKSHOP EQUIPMENT, e.g. FOR MARKING-OUT WORK; STORAGE MEANS FOR WORKSHOPS (storing or packaging B65)
- E05B: LOCKS; ACCESSORIES THEREFOR; HANDCUFFS
- E05C: BOLTS OR FASTENING DEVICES FOR WINGS, SPECIALLY FOR DOORS OR WINDOWS (latching means for sideboard or tailgate structures for vehicles B62D, {B62D33/02}; fastening devices for constructional or engineering elements E04, F16B; locks, fastening devices structurally or operatively combined or having significant cooperation with locks E05B; means for operating or controlling wing fasteners in conjunction with mechanisms for moving the wing E05F)
- H01R: ELECTRICALLY-CONDUCTIVE CONNECTIONS; STRUCTURAL ASSOCIATIONS OF A PLURALITY OF MUTUALLY-INSULATED ELECTRICAL CONNECTING ELEMENTS; COUPLING DEVICES; CURRENT COLLECTORS
- B60R: VEHICLES, VEHICLE FITTINGS, OR VEHICLE PARTS, NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR

## Abstract

Apparatus and method to lock portable object like toolbox to a wall, comprising: a tool storage compartment, including a interior and a exterior, the tool storage compartment contains a electrical assembly. The electrical assembly is comprised of an electrical housing, a cable connector, including a lock and a outlet connector lock. The portable toolbox also contains a securing system, comprising, a handle, including a lock, interiorly, a stem, connected to the handle and an adjustable securing brace clamp, wherein first rotation of said handle, extends said adjustable securing brace to fit around a support structure, and a second rotation, secures and locks object like said toolbox to said structure like wall by the molding door jam.

## Claims

### Claim 1

A method for locking a cable plug to a wall outlet comprising the steps of;
plugging a power cord plug into a bottom electrical outlet, wherein the power cord passes through an opening;
attaching a lock connector to a top electrical outlet, said lock connector having a panel, a threaded connector, an opening, a pivot latch, a key lock,
and turning a key into said key lock causing said pivot latch to turn and lock the power cord plug to the bottom electrical outlet.

### Claim 2 (depends on 1)

A method as in claim 1, wherein said step of attaching said lock connector to said top outlet further comprising:
inserting said power plug into a bottom part of said outlet;
inserting said threaded connector into the ground hole of said top part electrical outlet; and twisting until tight.

### Claim 3

A locking device for locking a power cord plug to a power outlet comprising:
a panel;
an opening for allowing a power cord to pass through said panel;
a threaded connector connected to said panel for attaching to a top part of a power outlet;
a key lock attached to said panel;
a pivot latch connected to said key lock such that turning a key into said key lock causes said pivot latch to turn and to lock the power cord plug to the power outlet.

### Claim 4

A locking device assembly for preventing toolbox theft comprising:
a power cord with a plug for connecting one or more power tools inside a toolbox to a power outlet, said power cord emerging from said toolbox; and
a lock connector having a panel, a threaded connector connected to said panel, a key lock and a pivot latch connected to said key lock, said lock panel further having an opening for receiving the power cord and rotation of the pivot latch serving to lock the plug to the power outlet.