US3673828A
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Stereo lock
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1971-01-11
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Granted: 1972-07-04
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Expires: 1991-01-11
Abstract
Abstract Stereo lock, for locking stereo apparatuses, or the like, in automobiles, or in other locations where such apparatuses may be disposed. The mounting brackets for the stereo units are screwed to the stereo unit, together with hinged members, one at each side of the stereo apparatus, these being pivotally movable to beneath the apparatus where they are locked together by a lock mechanism consisting of a locking slide and a keeper, the latter including a key operated locking mechanism.
Inventors
- 👤 Alton R Jones
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-24 04:55
CPC Classifications
E; E05; E05B; E05B73/00; E05B73/0082; B; B60; B60R; B60R11/00; B60R11/02; B60R11/0205; B60R11/0211; B60R2011/0001; B60R2011/0003; B60R2011/0005; B60R2011/0042; B60R2011/0049; B60R2011/0064; B60R2011/0071; B60R2011/0096; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S70/00; Y10S70/57; Y10T; Y10T70/00; Y10T70/50; Y10T70/5009
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 7
Claim 1
Independent Claim
105 words
Lock apparatus for use in locking in place an object mounted against a wall means, comprising first and second hinge means each comprising a first flat member adapted for connection against one side of the object and a second flat member pivotally connected to said first flat member movable to cover said first flat member and said connection to the object and therebeyond extending to beneath the object and having an outturned end, said first and second hinge means being connected to opposite sides of the object, and lock means for connecting said outturned ends of said first and second hinge means toward one another.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
105 words
Lock apparatus for use in locking in place an object mounted against a wall means, comprising first and second hinge means each comprising a first flat member adapted for connection against one side of the object and a second flat member pivotally connected to said first flat member movable to cover said first flat member and said connection to the object and therebeyond extending to beneath the object and having an outturned end, said first and second hinge means being connected to opposite sides of the object, and lock means for connecting said outturned ends of said first and second hinge means toward one another.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
55 words
The combination of claim 1, said outturned ends of said first and second hinge means each having slot means therethrough, said lock means comprising locking slide means receivable through both said slot means, and keeper means releasably engageable with said locking slide means for preventing removal of said locking slide means from said slot means.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
66 words
The combination of claim 2, said object being mounted against said wall means by bracket means comprising end tab means disposed along said sides of the object to beneath said first flat members of said first and second hinge means, said connections of said first and second hinge means to opposite sides of the object also connecting said tab means to opposite sides of the object.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
35 words
The combination of claim 3, said bracket means having securing means for connecting said bracket means to said wall means, said securing means being covered by the object to be inaccessible for tampering and removal.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
103 words
The combination of claim 3, said connections of said first and second hinge means and said tab means to opposite sides of said object comprising plural screws received through registered perforations of said first flat means of said hinge means and said tab means and in tapped openings in opposite sides of the object, said second flat means of said hinge means completely covering the heads of said screws when said lock means is engaged to hold said outturned ends of said hinge means connected as described, and movable away from said screw heads to expose same when said lock means is released.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
25 words
The combination of claim 5, said wall means comprising a surface beneath the dashboard of an automotive vehicle, and said object being a stereo unit.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1975-07-04 | 1976-01-03 | 1976-07-04 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1979-07-04 | 1980-01-03 | 1980-07-04 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1983-07-04 | 1984-01-03 | 1984-07-04 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |