Allan W Swift

US Patent:

44602030, Jul 17, 1984

Filed:

Sep 21, 1981

Appl. No.:

6/303896

Inventors:

Sigurd M. Moberg - Etlan VA
Allan W. Swift - Denville NJ

Assignee:

E. J. Brooks Company - Newark NJ

International Classification:

B65D 3334

US Classification:

292318

Abstract:

A seal of the padlock type comprising a plastic body having a pair of spaced apertures for receiving straight ends of a wire shackle. A metal fastener is assembled in the housing, said fastener having flexible tongues for so engaging the shackle ends that they can be easily pushed into the housing but cannot thereafter be retracted. In one embodiment of the invention the tongues have substantially different lengths, so that they engage the wire at longitudinally spaced positions which increases the holding power of the fastener. Means is provided for retaining the shackle in a closed position prior to use to prevent tangling of the seals with each other during shipment and handling.

US Patent:

45064156, Mar 26, 1985

Filed:

Jul 25, 1983

Appl. No.:

6/516653

Inventors:

Allan W. Swift - Denville NJ

Assignee:

E. J. Brooks Company - Newark NJ

International Classification:

B65D 6300
B65D 2730

US Classification:

24 16PB

Abstract:

A combination security seal and identification tag holder for assembly onto the neck of a mail bag or the like, in which a shackle locking mechanism is provided with a housing having a locking plug which is inaccessible when the seal is assembled onto the bag, and is prevented by the gathered neck of the bag from moving out of the locking position. The assembly includes an integral tag receiving member positioned to protrude from the bag into a visible position when the seal is assembled.

US Patent:

45069212, Mar 26, 1985

Filed:

Dec 27, 1982

Appl. No.:

6/451920

Inventors:

Allan W. Swift - Denville NJ

Assignee:

E. J. Brooks Company - Newark NJ

International Classification:

B65D 2730

US Classification:

292318

Abstract:

A security seal of the type in which a stud and socket are hinged together for movement into locking engagement, in which means is provided for imparting a disengaging force to the stud and socket when they are moved toward engagement, so that if the stud and socket do not become securely locked together, they will spring apart.

US Patent:

44412339, Apr 10, 1984

Filed:

Jan 31, 1983

Appl. No.:

6/461731

Inventors:

Allan W. Swift - Denville NJ

Assignee:

E. J. Brooks Company - Newark NJ

International Classification:

B65D 6310

US Classification:

24 16PB

Abstract:

A security seal formed of a single piece of molded plastic and comprising an elongated strap having a socket at one end a stud at a medial portion, and a free end having an aperture to be received on the stud before the stud and socket are engaged. The seal configuration provides a secure non-removable assembly and allows assembly with closure members having an aperture too small to allow the stud or socket to pass therethrough. In one embodiment of the invention, the stud has a weakened portion at the base in a position such that if the weakened portion is cut or broken, it cannot be re-attached by fusing.

US Patent:

46872400, Aug 18, 1987

Filed:

Mar 18, 1985

Appl. No.:

6/713320

Inventors:

Allan W. Swift - Denville NJ

Assignee:

E. J. Brooks Company - Newark NJ

International Classification:

B65D 3334

US Classification:

292320

Abstract:

A seal of the type resembling a padlock and comprising a plastic housing having a pair of apertures for receiving a shackle of the type formed of a U-shaped piece of wire which reversely bent end portions, the extreme ends of which are intended to dig into the walls of the body apertures to prevent removal of the shackle. The body is provided with at least one longitudinal groove which is centrally located between the position of the shackle apertures, and the ends of the shackle are sharpened or beveled in a manner such that if an excessive tension is applied to a shackle leg, the sharpened end will penetrate the side wall of the groove, pass across the groove or just behind the bottom of the groove, and enter the opposite groove wall. The shackle, or a portion of raised plastic from the bottom of the groove is thereafter visible in the groove and gives visual evidence of tampering. In a preferred embodiment of the invention, the seal body is made of a pigmented plastic of a type which produces a white blush when deformed, so that any deformed plastic in the groove has a milky white appearance which is readily visible against the background of colored material.

US Patent:

53820614, Jan 17, 1995

Filed:

Feb 19, 1993

Appl. No.:

8/019792

Inventors:

Allan W. Swift - Denville NJ
Donald A. Ruth - Newton NJ

Assignee:

E.J. Brooks Company - Newark NJ

International Classification:

B65D 2730

US Classification:

292311

Abstract:

An improved bag seal of the type typically used to close and seal the necks of cloth or other similar bags with a flexible strap. One end of the strap is attached to a non-resilient ferrule having an elongated housing with a passage therethrough for receiving the second end of the strap. The housing is received within a bore of a sealing block and thereafter is crimped to lock the housing to and within the sealing block and the strap to and within the housing. One or more cutting edges formed on the exterior of the housing permit insertion of the housing within the bore without cutting the sealing block, but upon attempted removal of the housing, the cutting edge cuts into the sealing block to provide a visual indication of tampering. Moreover, before passing the second end of the strap through the passage in the housing, the strap is passed through a slot in a flap rotatably mounted to the sealing block near an end of the bore. With the strap through the slot, the flap is held in a rotated position along the path of movement of the housing and the bore.

US Patent:

48119776, Mar 14, 1989

Filed:

Apr 18, 1988

Appl. No.:

7/182333

Inventors:

Allan W. Swift - Denville NJ
Frank Venable - Hamburg NJ

Assignee:

E. J. Brooks Company - Newark NJ

International Classification:

G09F 303

US Classification:

292307A

Abstract:

A security seal having a tag attached to a flat strap at the central portion by a pair of flexible members. The seal is adapted for sealing a box structure or container having a strap in one surface thereof and a hasp attached to the container. The tag extends upwardly so as to be visible against the surface of the hasp and container. Formed in the label and the tag surface, such as by stamping or the like, are a plurality of circular scores randomly positioned. The random positioning may be recorded to provide a means for verification. Any attempt to remove the label from the tag will result in destruction of the label.

US Patent:

46978330, Oct 6, 1987

Filed:

Oct 23, 1985

Appl. No.:

6/790622

Inventors:

Allan W. Swift - Denville NJ

International Classification:

B65D 6310

US Classification:

292318

Abstract:

A security seal of the type comprising a shackle and a locking mechanism formed of a single piece of resilient plastic and comprising a shouldered stud and a socket having resilient stud engaging means positioned on the shackle in spaced relation to each other, in which the socket comprises a relatively thin flexible wall having an aperture with means for receiving the stud in locking engagement, and a second protective wall surrounding the first wall in spaced relation thereto. The flexibility of the first wall allows a greater interference between the shoulder of the stud and the locking means of the socket, providing a greater overlap of the locking surfaces, while providing less insertion force, and the surrounding wall deters attempts to release the stud from the socket without leaving evidence of tampering.