US3595041A
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Locking arrangement
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1969-11-20
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Granted: 1971-07-27
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Expires: 1989-11-20
Abstract
Abstract A locking arrangement having particular adaptability for use in preventing the theft of communication equipment from a vehicle characterized by hollow side members having keyway portions for selectively receiving and covering the bolts normally used to secure the communication equipment to a mounting bracket, and arms on each hollow side member pivotal to a locking position and maintained in such position by a conventional lock. In an alternative invention embodiment, a chain and lock, in tension, maintain the aforesaid hollow side members in an antitheft position.
Inventors
- 👤 John E Leeper
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-27 23:30
CPC Classifications
E; E05; E05B; E05B73/00; E05B73/0005; E05B67/00; E05B67/38; E05B67/383; E05B73/0082; F; F16; F16B; F16B41/00
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 5
Claim 1
Independent Claim
95 words
An antitheft device for equipment positioned on a mounting member by fastening means comprising a hollow member extending along each of two opposite sides of said mounting member and having an inner wall with a keyway, said fastening means having an enlarged portion which is passable through an enlarged portion of said keyway and into the interior of said hollow member, and a stem which is lockingly received within a narrow portion of said keyway when each hollow member is moved, and means locking together said hollow members for securing them in the latter position.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
95 words
An antitheft device for equipment positioned on a mounting member by fastening means comprising a hollow member extending along each of two opposite sides of said mounting member and having an inner wall with a keyway, said fastening means having an enlarged portion which is passable through an enlarged portion of said keyway and into the interior of said hollow member, and a stem which is lockingly received within a narrow portion of said keyway when each hollow member is moved, and means locking together said hollow members for securing them in the latter position.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
18 words
The device of claim 1 where said locking means are pivotal arms secured Together by a locking device.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
15 words
The device of claim 1 where said locking means are chains and a locking device.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
27 words
The device of claim 1 where said mounting member is a bracket having depending portions, and where said hollow members are in engagement with said depending portions.
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) | 1974-07-26 | 1975-01-25 | 1975-07-27 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1978-07-26 | 1979-01-25 | 1979-07-27 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1982-07-26 | 1983-01-25 | 1983-07-27 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |