Janet L Gordon

US Patent:

7798543, Sep 21, 2010

Filed:

Feb 17, 2009

Appl. No.:

12/372228

Inventors:

Janet L. Gordon - Phoenix AZ, US
Harriet A. Klein - Phoenix AZ, US

International Classification:

B65D 27/30
E05B 39/02

US Classification:

292307R, 292328

Abstract:

A security locking device includes a clasp, a tension spring having a first tag end affixed to the clasp and a second tag end movable between an open position released from the clasp forming an open loop and a closed position retained by the clasp forming a closed loop, a clasp cover mounted to the clasp for movement between a first position away from the clasp and a second position enclosing the clasp, the first tag end of the tension spring, and the second end of the tension spring in the closed position thereof retained by the clasp forming the closed loop. The tension biases the second tag end into the open position.