Bolt-type seal lock
First Claim
1. An improved bolt-type seal, comprising:
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a locking body, the locking body having a locking mechanism within the locking body for engaging with the bolt, the locking body further having a first opening for axially receiving an end of the bolt and guiding the bolt into the locking mechanism, and a second lateral opening for providing access to the locking mechanism; and
an identification tag having a portion shaped to cover the lateral opening in the locking body in a manner that impedes access to the locking mechanism; and
wherein the identification tag also has a ring portion that is connected to the portion of the identification tag that is shaped to cover the lateral opening of the locking body, the ring portion surrounding the first opening of the locking body that axially receives the bolt, in a manner so that the bolt secures the identification tag in place when the bolt is engaged with the locking mechanism.
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Abstract
The invention is a bolt-type seal lock for use with shipping containers or similar kinds of applications where seal locks are needed. The seal includes a bolt and a separate locking body. The locking body holds a locking mechanism that engages with an end of the bolt when it is inserted into the locking body. The locking body houses a flash memory or equivalent electronic storage device that stores shipping or transportation data relating to the contents of the shipping container. The seal also has a locking mechanism that can be released by a special tool through a lateral access opening. The lateral opening is covered by an identification tab that serves as an identification mechanism for indicating seal tampering and as a barrier to access to the locking mechanism. The identification tab is replaceable which makes the seal recyclable and reusable by shipping companies having a need for large numbers of bolt-type seal locks.
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6 Claims
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1. An improved bolt-type seal, comprising:
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a bolt; a locking body, the locking body having a locking mechanism within the locking body for engaging with the bolt, the locking body further having a first opening for axially receiving an end of the bolt and guiding the bolt into the locking mechanism, and a second lateral opening for providing access to the locking mechanism; and an identification tag having a portion shaped to cover the lateral opening in the locking body in a manner that impedes access to the locking mechanism; and
wherein the identification tag also has a ring portion that is connected to the portion of the identification tag that is shaped to cover the lateral opening of the locking body, the ring portion surrounding the first opening of the locking body that axially receives the bolt, in a manner so that the bolt secures the identification tag in place when the bolt is engaged with the locking mechanism. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3)
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4. An improved bolt-type seal, comprising:
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a bolt; a locking body, the locking body having a locking mechanism within the locking body for engaging with the bolt, the locking body further having a first opening for axially receiving an end of the bolt and guiding the bolt into the locking mechanism, and a second opening for providing lateral access to the locking mechanism; an identification tag having a portion shaped to cover the lateral access opening in the locking body in a manner that impedes access to the locking mechanism, and wherein the identification tag also has a ring portion that is connected to the portion of the identification tag that is shaped to cover the lateral opening of the locking body, the ring portion surrounding the first opening of the locking body that axially receives the bolt, in a manner so that the bolt secures the identification tag in place when the bolt is engaged with the locking mechanism; and a rewritable data storage device, also received within the locking body, for storing data electronically with the bolt-type seal. - View Dependent Claims (5, 6)
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