Patent ID: 6378170
Filing Date: 2002-04-30
Classification: E05D,E05Y,Y10S,Y10T

Abstract:
A security seal for a collar used for tensioning springs in garage door assemblies, the collar including at least one set screw projecting outwardly and at least two winding holes, the security seal comprising:a generally elongated piece of flexible material having two opposite ends, the opposite ends being provided with cooperating lock means for locking the opposite ends together; at least one cup adapted to receive the at least one set screw therein; and at least two protuberances, each of said protuberances being adapted to fit within a corresponding winding hole; whereby the at least one cup and the at least two protuberances are disposed on said security seal so that when said seal is locked about said collar, said cup and said protuberances are in registration with the at least one set screw and the at least two winding holes respectively thereby blocking access to the at least one set screw and the at least two winding holes.