US3763674A
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Wheel lock
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1971-06-16
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Granted: 1973-10-09
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Expires: 1991-06-16
Abstract
Abstract A wheel lock wherein a lock bar has a stem with an eye on one end and a retainer arm on the other end extending at a right angle from the stem, the stem extends through an opening in a wheel hub and the retainer arm is located at the inboard side of the hub, a lock bail extends through the wheel axle and through the eye of the lock bar.
Inventors
- 👤 B Zahner
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-07 10:44
CPC Classifications
E; E05; E05B; E05B71/00; Y; Y10; Y10T; Y10T70/00; Y10T70/50; Y10T70/5611; Y10T70/5836; Y10T70/5841
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 9
Claim 1
Independent Claim
110 words
In a vehicle wheel lock: a wheel having a member rotatable with the wheel and providing an opening, said vehicle having a stationary portion adjacent to said wheel, a lock bar having a stem, a retainer arm on one end of said stem adapted to be inserted through and removed from said opening said arm being disposed on the inboard side of said member with said stem extending outwardly through and closely fitting in said opening, and a lock having a bail directly interconnected with the outer end of said stem and said stationary portion and locking said lock bar to said stationary portion and holding said wheel against rotation.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
110 words
In a vehicle wheel lock: a wheel having a member rotatable with the wheel and providing an opening, said vehicle having a stationary portion adjacent to said wheel, a lock bar having a stem, a retainer arm on one end of said stem adapted to be inserted through and removed from said opening said arm being disposed on the inboard side of said member with said stem extending outwardly through and closely fitting in said opening, and a lock having a bail directly interconnected with the outer end of said stem and said stationary portion and locking said lock bar to said stationary portion and holding said wheel against rotation.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
24 words
In a vehicle wheel lock as defined in claim 1, and an eye on the outer end of said stem receiving said lock bail.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
41 words
In a vehicle wheel lock as defined in claim 1, said stationary portion comprising a fixed axle rotatably supportinG said member rotatable with the wheel, said axle having an opening therethrough and said bail extending through said opening in said axle.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
28 words
In a vehicle wheel lock as defined in claim 1, said stationary portion comprising a frame member supporting the wheel, and said bail extending about said frame member.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
103 words
In a lock for vehicle wheels, a stationary portion, a wheel having an axle supported by said stationary portion, said wheel having a hub disc provided with a number of openings spaced circumferentially about said axle, a lock bar having a stem and a retainer arm projecting from said stem, said retainer arm being disposed inboard of said hub disc with said stem extending through and closely fitting in one of said openings, and a lock having a bail directly interconnected with the outer end of said stem and with said stationary portion for holding said stem and locking said wheel against rotation.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
103 words
In a lock for vehicle wheels, a stationary portion, a wheel having an axle supported by said stationary portion, said wheel having a hub disc provided with a number of openings spaced circumferentially about said axle, a lock bar having a stem and a retainer arm projecting from said stem, said retainer arm being disposed inboard of said hub disc with said stem extending through and closely fitting in one of said openings, and a lock having a bail directly interconnected with the outer end of said stem and with said stationary portion for holding said stem and locking said wheel against rotation.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
42 words
In a lock for vehicle wheels as defined in claim 5, said axle having an opening therethrough, the outer end of said stem having an eye, and said lock having a bail extended through said opening in said axle and said eye.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
35 words
In a lock for vehicle wheels as defined in claim 5, the outer end of said stem having an eye, and said lock having a bail extending about said stationary portion and through said eye.
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) | 1976-10-08 | 1977-04-09 | 1977-10-09 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1980-10-08 | 1981-04-09 | 1981-10-09 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1984-10-08 | 1985-04-09 | 1985-10-09 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |