Patent ID: 7044512
Filing Date: 2006-05-16
Classification: B65D,E05B,E05C,G09F,Y10T

Abstract:
1. A single-use security bar seal assembly for shipping containers, comprising: A) an elongated bar member having first and second ends, the first end having a protrusion, the elongated bar member has a first aperture of a predetermined depth between the first and second ends and a second aperture of the predetermined depth between the first aperture and the second end, the elongated bar member further having at least one through hole in between the second aperture and the second end and electrical means for detecting severance of the elongated bar member; B) a support assembly having a first U-shaped member, the first U-shaped member having first and second slots to receive the second end therethrough; and C) a receiving bracket having a second U-shaped member connected to a housing, the second U-shaped member having third and fourth slots to receive the second end, the housing comprising locking means to lock the elongated bar member to the support assembly and the receiving bracket.