Roy D Skalberg

US Patent:

20020129628, Sep 19, 2002

Filed:

Mar 1, 2002

Appl. No.:

10/086998

Inventors:

Roy Skalberg - Davie FL, US

International Classification:

E05B073/00

US Classification:

070/018000

Abstract:

A luggage, baggage and package security device having a lock box and nylon, steel reinforced strap that is wrapped around a container, preferably through its handles, if any, and adjustably and securely drawn into the lock box and locked to prevent unwanted removal. The lock box comprises a rotatable spindle, handle, spindle ratchets, ratchet sprocket, spring-loaded pawl, spindle release button, lock, zipper tab security receptacle and buckle release button. The strap preferably comprises a durable, nylon woven, steel reinforced strap. The steel reinforcement is preferably braided. The strap is wrapped around a suitcase, package, travel bag or gym bag, drawn inward around the spindle by turning the spindle handle in the appropriate direction and locked therein to prevent the container from being opened without first unlocking the device.