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US3769725A
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Identification plate
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1972-04-28
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Granted: 1973-11-06
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Expires: 1992-04-28
Abstract
Abstract An identification device for attachment to a door of a vehicle. The device includes an identification plate having certain indicia thereon which will aid in readily identifying an unauthorized operator, i.e., indicating that the vehicle is stolen. Also included is peculiar structure requiring a special tool for attaching the identification plate to the vehicle and structure for obscuring the peculiar attaching structure thus rendering the identification plate substantially tamperproof.
Inventors
- 👤 A Stewart
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-29 08:10
CPC Classifications
G; G09; G09F; G09F3/00; G09F3/08; G09F3/18; G09F3/185
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 6
Claim 1
Independent Claim
294 words
An identification device for attachment to the door structure of a vehicle adjacent a prepared aperture therein, said device comprising a main body member having certain upper dimensions thereof greater than the dimensions of the prepared aperture for engaging the underneath surface of the door structure of the vehicle adjacent the perimeter of the prepared aperture, first identification plate means for displaying certain indicia arranged on the upper surface thereof, said first identification plate means being disposed with at least a portion of the lower surface thereof engaging a portion of said main body member, frame means having a greater perimeter dimension than said prepared aperture for engaging the outer surface of the door structure of the vehicle adjacent the perimeter of the prepared aperture, a plurality of stud means having proximal and distal ends thereto, said proximal ends thereof being fixedly attached to said frame means, said main body member being provided with a plurality of apertures for respectively receiving said plurality of stud means, a plurality of peculiar nut means respectively being threadedly received by said stud means for holding said first identification plate means to the vehicle, a portion of said door structure thereof being sandwiched between said main body member and said frame means with said indicia on said first identification plate means being visibly displayed and outlined by said frame means, and a plurality of tubular members respectively having one of the ends thereof concentrically disposed about said plurality of apertures provided in said main body member and being fixedly attached thereto, said tubular members respectively receiving said plurality of stud means and said peculiar nut means with said tubular members extending a predetermined distance beyond said distal ends of said stud means to obscure said peculiar nut means.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
294 words
An identification device for attachment to the door structure of a vehicle adjacent a prepared aperture therein, said device comprising a main body member having certain upper dimensions thereof greater than the dimensions of the prepared aperture for engaging the underneath surface of the door structure of the vehicle adjacent the perimeter of the prepared aperture, first identification plate means for displaying certain indicia arranged on the upper surface thereof, said first identification plate means being disposed with at least a portion of the lower surface thereof engaging a portion of said main body member, frame means having a greater perimeter dimension than said prepared aperture for engaging the outer surface of the door structure of the vehicle adjacent the perimeter of the prepared aperture, a plurality of stud means having proximal and distal ends thereto, said proximal ends thereof being fixedly attached to said frame means, said main body member being provided with a plurality of apertures for respectively receiving said plurality of stud means, a plurality of peculiar nut means respectively being threadedly received by said stud means for holding said first identification plate means to the vehicle, a portion of said door structure thereof being sandwiched between said main body member and said frame means with said indicia on said first identification plate means being visibly displayed and outlined by said frame means, and a plurality of tubular members respectively having one of the ends thereof concentrically disposed about said plurality of apertures provided in said main body member and being fixedly attached thereto, said tubular members respectively receiving said plurality of stud means and said peculiar nut means with said tubular members extending a predetermined distance beyond said distal ends of said stud means to obscure said peculiar nut means.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
47 words
The device of claim 1 in which is included transparent cover means for protecting said first identification plate means, said cover means being disposed between said first identification plate means and said frame means with said indicia on said first identification plate means being visibly displayed therethrough.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
56 words
The device of claim 2 in which is included gasket means for sealing said first identification plate means from without, said gasket means being disposed between the outer surface of the door structure of the vehicle and said frame means with a portion thereof being received between said first identification plate means and said cover means.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
38 words
The device of claim 3 in which is included second identification plate means for displaying certain indicia arranged on the upper surface thereof, said second identification plate means being attached to the outer surface of said frame means.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
33 words
The device of claim 4 in which is included special hand tool means for mating with said peculiar nut means and for facilitating manually driving said nut means securely onto said stud means.
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) | 1976-11-05 | 1977-05-07 | 1977-11-06 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1980-11-05 | 1981-05-07 | 1981-11-06 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1984-11-05 | 1985-05-07 | 1985-11-06 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |