# US 7,743,917 B2 · Padlock display package > Agents: this data is available as JSON from the patentgrep API and MCP server — see https://patentgrep.com/llms.txt - Number: US 7,743,917 B2 - Document ID: US7743917B2 - Status: Granted - Kind: B2 - Application number: 12/400,938 - Filed: 2009-03-10 - Published: 2009-07-09 - Granted: 2010-06-29 - Earliest claimed: 2005-12-07 - Assignees: Master Lock Company LLC - Inventors: Gary Konop; David Kearns - Web page: https://patentgrep.com/patent/US7743917B2 ## CPC - B65D 73/0035: {the articles being retained within a recess or a series of recesses provided in a single card (B65D75/32 takes precedence)} - B65D 73/0014: {by means of separate fixing elements, e.g. clips, clamps, bands} - B65D 73/0042: {the articles being retained within a window, hole or other cut-out portion of a single card} - B65D 73/0064: {the articles being supported by or suspended from a tag-like element} - E05B 2067/386: {Padlock holders} - Y10S 206/806: Suspension - B65D: CONTAINERS FOR STORAGE OR TRANSPORT OF ARTICLES OR MATERIALS, e.g. BAGS, BARRELS, BOTTLES, BOXES, CANS, CARTONS, CRATES, DRUMS, JARS, TANKS, HOPPERS, FORWARDING CONTAINERS; ACCESSORIES, CLOSURES, OR FITTINGS THEREFOR; PACKAGING ELEMENTS; PACKAGES - E05B: LOCKS; ACCESSORIES THEREFOR; HANDCUFFS - Y10S: TECHNICAL SUBJECTS COVERED BY FORMER USPC CROSS-REFERENCE ART COLLECTIONS [XRACs] AND DIGESTS ## Abstract An exemplary display package for an item having a loop portion includes a card having a front side and a back side, a post extending from the front side of the card, and a hasp extending from the front side of the card to define a slot. The item may be attached to the display package by positioning the loop portion of the item around the post and through the slot. ## Claims ### Claim 1 In combination, a padlock and a padlock display package, the padlock having a shackle lockable with a lock body, the padlock display package comprising: a card having a front side and a back side; a hasp extending from the front side of the card to define at least a portion of a slot, wherein the padlock is secured to the display package when the locked shackle is positioned through the slot; at least a first padlock retaining surface extending outward from the front side of the card and spaced apart from the hasp, the first padlock retaining surface being configured to limit clockwise and counterclockwise swinging movement of the padlock with respect to the package in a direction substantially parallel to the card; and a bottom end of the lock body extending beyond a bottom end of the card. ### Claim 2 (depends on 1) The combination of claim 1, wherein the bottom end of the lock body may be directly supported by a shelf when the padlock is installed on the display package. ### Claim 3 (depends on 1) The combination of claim 1, wherein when the display package is hung from a support, the bottom end of the lock body extends beyond the bottom end of the card. ### Claim 4 (depends on 1) The combination of claim 1, wherein the card is configured to allow the lock body to extend rearward of a frontmost surface of the card. ### Claim 5 (depends on 1) The combination of claim 1, further comprising a key for unlocking the padlock, wherein the card further comprises a pocket for receiving at least a portion of the key. ### Claim 6 (depends on 5) The combination of claim 5, wherein the pocket comprises a cavity in extending from the front side of the card for receiving the entire key, and a fastener securing the key within the cavity. ### Claim 7 (depends on 5) The combination of claim 5, wherein the pocket is larger than a perimeter of the entire key. ### Claim 8 (depends on 1) The combination of claim 1, wherein the first padlock retaining surface limits clockwise and counterclockwise swinging movement of the padlock by engaging the shackle. ### Claim 9 (depends on 1) The combination of claim 1, further comprising a second padlock retaining surface spaced apart from the hasp and separated from the first padlock retaining surface, the second padlock retaining surface being configured to engage the padlock to limit movement of the padlock in a direction substantially perpendicular to the front side of the card. ### Claim 10 (depends on 9) The combination of claim 9, wherein the second padlock retaining surface is configured to engage a front surface of the shackle. ### Claim 11 (depends on 9) The combination of claim 9, wherein the second padlock retaining surface is disposed on an anchor installed between the shackle and the display package. ### Claim 12 (depends on 1) The combination of claim 1, wherein the display package permits movement of the padlock in a direction substantially perpendicular to the front side of the card. ### Claim 13 (depends on 1) The combination of claim 1, wherein the padlock is removeable from the display package by unlocking the shackle from the lock body and withdrawing the shackle from the slot. ### Claim 14 In combination, a padlock and a padlock display package, the padlock having a shackle lockable with a lock body, the padlock display package comprising: a card having a front side and a back side; a hasp extending from the front side of the card to define at least a portion of a slot, wherein the padlock is secured to the display package when the locked shackle is positioned through the slot; at least a first padlock retaining surface extending outward from the front side of the card and spaced apart from the hasp, the padlock retaining surface being configured to limit clockwise and counterclockwise swinging movement of the padlock with respect to the package in a direction substantially parallel to the card; a cavity extending from the front side of the card for receiving an entirety of a key therein; and a fastener for securing the key within the cavity. ### Claim 15 (depends on 14) The combination of claim 14, wherein a bottom end of the lock body is uncovered by the display package. ### Claim 16 (depends on 14) The combination of claim 14, wherein a bottom end of the lock body extends beyond a bottom end of the card. ### Claim 17 (depends on 16) The combination of claim 16, wherein the bottom end of the lock body may be directly supported by a shelf when the padlock is installed on the display package. ### Claim 18 (depends on 14) The combination of claim 14, wherein the display package permits movement of the padlock in a direction substantially perpendicular to the front side of the card. ### Claim 19 (depends on 14) The combination of claim 14, further comprising a second padlock retaining surface spaced apart from the hasp and separated from the first padlock retaining surface, the second padlock retaining surface being configured to engage the padlock to limit movement of the padlock in a direction substantially perpendicular to the front side of the card. ### Claim 20 (depends on 19) The combination of claim 19, wherein the second padlock retaining surface is configured to engage the shackle. ### Claim 21 (depends on 14) The combination of claim 14, wherein the card is configured to allow the lock body to extend rearward of a frontmost surface of the card. ### Claim 22 In combination, a padlock and a padlock display package, the padlock having a shackle lockable with a lock body, the padlock display package comprising: a card having a front side and a back side; a hasp extending from the front side of the card to define at least a portion of a slot, wherein the padlock is secured to the display package when the locked shackle is positioned through the slot; a first padlock retaining surface extending outward from the front side of the card and spaced apart from the hasp, the first padlock retaining surface being configured to limit clockwise and counterclockwise swinging movement of the padlock with respect to the package in a direction substantially parallel to the card; and a second padlock retaining surface spaced apart from the hasp and separated from the first padlock retaining surface, the second padlock retaining surface being configured to engage a frontmost surface of the padlock to limit movement of the padlock in a direction substantially perpendicular to the front side of the card. ### Claim 23 (depends on 22) The combination of claim 22, wherein the second padlock retaining surface is configured to engage the shackle. ### Claim 24 (depends on 22) The combination of claim 22, wherein the second padlock retaining surface is disposed on an anchor installed between the shackle and the display package. ### Claim 25 (depends on 22) The combination of claim 22, further comprising a cavity extending from the front side of the card for receiving a key therein, and a fastener for securing the key within the cavity. ### Claim 26 In combination, a padlock and a padlock display package, the padlock having a shackle lockable with a lock body, the padlock display package comprising: a card having a front side and a back side; a hasp extending from the front side of the card to define at least a portion of a slot, wherein the padlock is secured to the display package when the locked shackle is positioned through the slot; a padlock retaining surface extending outward from the front side of the card and spaced apart from the hasp, the padlock retaining surface being configured to limit clockwise and counterclockwise swinging movement of the padlock with respect to the package in a direction substantially parallel to the card; a cavity extending from the front side of the card for receiving a key therein; and a fastener for securing the key within the cavity; wherein the display package permits movement of the padlock in a direction substantially perpendicular to the front side of the card; further wherein the card is configured to allow the lock body to extend rearward of a frontmost surface of the card; and further wherein a bottom end of the lock body extends beyond a bottom end of the card. ### Claim 27 (depends on 26) The combination of claim 26, wherein the bottom end of the lock body may be directly supported by a shelf when the padlock is installed on the display package. ### Claim 28 (depends on 26) The combination of claim 26, wherein the padlock is removeable from the display package by unlocking the shackle from the lock body and withdrawing the shackle from the slot. ### Claim 29 (depends on 26) The combination of claim 26, wherein an entirety of the key is received within the cavity. ### Claim 30 (depends on 26) The combination of claim 26, wherein the cavity is larger than a perimeter of the entire key. ### Claim 31 In combination, a padlock and a padlock display package, the padlock having a shackle lockable with a lock body, the padlock display package comprising: a card having a front side and a back side; a hasp extending from the front side of the card to define at least a portion of a slot, wherein the padlock is secured to the display package when the locked shackle is positioned through the slot; a cavity extending from the front side of the card for receiving a key therein; and a fastener for securing the key within the cavity; and a bottom end of the lock body extending beyond a bottom end of the card.