US3274809A
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Fuel tank cap lock
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1964-09-01
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Granted: 1966-09-27
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Expires: 1984-09-01
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Lawrence S Kozlowski
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-06 02:20
CPC Classifications
B; B60; B60K; B60K15/00; B60K15/03; B60K15/04; Y; Y10; Y10T; Y10T292/00; Y10T292/28; Y10T292/283; Y10T70/00; Y10T70/50; Y10T70/5093; Y10T70/554; Y10T70/5562
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
140 words
IN COMBINATION WITH A VEHICLE OF THE TYPE INCLUDING A FUEL TANK HAVING ONE WALL THEREOF PROVIDED WITH A FILL OPENING, A FILLER NECK SECURED TO SAID ONE WALL ABOUT SAID OPENING AND PROJECTING OUTWARDLY OF SAID ONE WALL, A CLOSURE CAP REMOVABLY THREADEDLY SECURED ON THE OUTER END OF AND CLOSING SAID FILLER NECK, A LINK CHAIN ASSEMBLY HAVING ONE END ANCHORED TO SAID CAP AGAINST ROTATION RELATIVE THERETO, SAID VEHICLE INCLUDING A PORTION SPACED OUTWARDLY OF SAID ONE WALL OF SAID TANK, THE OTHER END OF SAID LINK CHAIN ASSEMBLY BEING SECURED TO SAID VEHICLE PORTION AGAINST ROTATION RELATIVE THERETO WITH SAID LINK CHAIN ASSEMBLY EXTENDING AWAY FROM SAID ONE WALL TOWARD SAID VEHICLE PORTION IN A REASONABLY TAUT CONDITION, SAID LINK CHAIN ASSEMBLY INCLUDING A PAIR OF OPPOSITE END LINK CHAIN SECTIONS, AND LOCKABLE FASTENER MEANS REMOV-
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
140 words
IN COMBINATION WITH A VEHICLE OF THE TYPE INCLUDING A FUEL TANK HAVING ONE WALL THEREOF PROVIDED WITH A FILL OPENING, A FILLER NECK SECURED TO SAID ONE WALL ABOUT SAID OPENING AND PROJECTING OUTWARDLY OF SAID ONE WALL, A CLOSURE CAP REMOVABLY THREADEDLY SECURED ON THE OUTER END OF AND CLOSING SAID FILLER NECK, A LINK CHAIN ASSEMBLY HAVING ONE END ANCHORED TO SAID CAP AGAINST ROTATION RELATIVE THERETO, SAID VEHICLE INCLUDING A PORTION SPACED OUTWARDLY OF SAID ONE WALL OF SAID TANK, THE OTHER END OF SAID LINK CHAIN ASSEMBLY BEING SECURED TO SAID VEHICLE PORTION AGAINST ROTATION RELATIVE THERETO WITH SAID LINK CHAIN ASSEMBLY EXTENDING AWAY FROM SAID ONE WALL TOWARD SAID VEHICLE PORTION IN A REASONABLY TAUT CONDITION, SAID LINK CHAIN ASSEMBLY INCLUDING A PAIR OF OPPOSITE END LINK CHAIN SECTIONS, AND LOCKABLE FASTENER MEANS REMOV-
References Cited (Backward Citations)
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1969-09-26 | 1970-03-28 | 1970-09-27 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1973-09-26 | 1974-03-28 | 1974-09-27 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1977-09-26 | 1978-03-28 | 1978-09-27 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |