US3581531A
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Locking device for a motorcycle helmet
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1969-07-14
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Granted: 1971-06-01
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Expires: 1989-07-14
Abstract
Abstract A locking device for securing articles such as safety helmets to motorcycles and including a plate mounted on the motorcycle structure and an insert member stowable in the plate and, in use, insertable through the article being locked. The insert member receives the shackle of a padlock to prevent the member from being separated from the helmet to lock the latter to the motorcycle structure. The insert member is permanently attached to the plate by a flexible member.
Inventors
- 👤 Richard L Hediger
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-04 13:32
CPC Classifications
B; B62; B62J; B62J11/00; B62J11/24; Y; Y10; Y10T; Y10T70/00; Y10T70/50; Y10T70/5009; Y10T70/5013
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 4
Claim 1
Independent Claim
151 words
A locking device for securing a motorcycle helmet to a motorcycle, said device comprising in combination, a mounting plate for permanent securement to a part of the motorcycle with said plate having an aperture formed therein, an elongate cylindrical insert member for partial insertion through a correspondingly sized opening within the shell of the motorcycle helmet, said member having an opening extending transversely therethrough adjacent the helmet inserted end to receive the shackle of a padlock with the shackle of the padlock preventing helmet removal, a flexible member extending intermediate the other end of the insert member and the mounting plate to permanently attach the insert member to the mounting plate, and said insert member further adapted when not used for securing the motorcycle helmet to the motorcycle for insertion through the aperture in the mounting plate with the apertured end of the insert thence serving to support the reapplied padlock.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
151 words
A locking device for securing a motorcycle helmet to a motorcycle, said device comprising in combination, a mounting plate for permanent securement to a part of the motorcycle with said plate having an aperture formed therein, an elongate cylindrical insert member for partial insertion through a correspondingly sized opening within the shell of the motorcycle helmet, said member having an opening extending transversely therethrough adjacent the helmet inserted end to receive the shackle of a padlock with the shackle of the padlock preventing helmet removal, a flexible member extending intermediate the other end of the insert member and the mounting plate to permanently attach the insert member to the mounting plate, and said insert member further adapted when not used for securing the motorcycle helmet to the motorcycle for insertion through the aperture in the mounting plate with the apertured end of the insert thence serving to support the reapplied padlock.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
38 words
The locking device as claimed in claim 1 wherein said insert member is provided with a collar disposed intermediate the ends of the insert to limit axial movement of the member into said mounting plate and the helmet.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
40 words
The locking device as claimed in claim 2 wherein said flexible member is a length of woven cable looped adjacent its ends through said insert member and said mounting plate with said ends secured back on themselves by applied clips.
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) | 1974-05-31 | 1974-11-30 | 1975-06-01 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1978-05-31 | 1978-11-30 | 1979-06-01 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1982-05-31 | 1982-11-30 | 1983-06-01 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |