US3783655A
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Automobile trunk lock safety adapter
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1972-06-16
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Granted: 1974-01-08
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Expires: 1992-06-16
Abstract
Abstract An adapter safeties an automobile trunk lock when the lock cylinder is forcibly removed. A spring on the lock rod serves as a secondary precaution.
Inventors
- 👤 S Giannetto
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-27 05:36
CPC Classifications
E; E05; E05B; E05B83/00; E05B83/16; Y; Y10; Y10T; Y10T70/00; Y10T70/20; Y10T70/70; Y10T70/7441; Y10T70/7915
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 4
Claim 1
Independent Claim
141 words
An anti-theft adapter for an automobile trunk lock, said trunk lock including a latch, a release cylinder; said release cylinder including a rod receiving slot; and means to release said latch, a plate, means to mount said plate on said lock, said plate and mounting means normally interposeable between said trunk lock and the body of said automobile, an opening in said plate, said opening adjacent said rod receiving slot, a rod and cylinder lock, said rod extendable through said plate engaged in said rod receiving slot, spring means on said rod biased against said plate, a safety bar, said safety bar pivotally mounted between said trunk lock and said plate, said safety bar biased against said rod at said opening, spring means to urge said safety bar toward said opening, and means to stop said safety bar covering said opening.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
141 words
An anti-theft adapter for an automobile trunk lock, said trunk lock including a latch, a release cylinder; said release cylinder including a rod receiving slot; and means to release said latch, a plate, means to mount said plate on said lock, said plate and mounting means normally interposeable between said trunk lock and the body of said automobile, an opening in said plate, said opening adjacent said rod receiving slot, a rod and cylinder lock, said rod extendable through said plate engaged in said rod receiving slot, spring means on said rod biased against said plate, a safety bar, said safety bar pivotally mounted between said trunk lock and said plate, said safety bar biased against said rod at said opening, spring means to urge said safety bar toward said opening, and means to stop said safety bar covering said opening.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
19 words
The invention of claim 1 wherein said springs are held by a bushing said bushing fixed to saId rod.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
64 words
The invention of claim 1 wherein there are a plurality of openings on one side of said trunk lock, at least two mounting supports engageable in at least two of said openings on said plate, at least two of said mounting supports including threads, and at least two openings wider than said mounting support threads opening through said trunk lock adjacent said mounting supports.
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) | 1977-01-07 | 1977-07-09 | 1978-01-08 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1981-01-07 | 1981-07-09 | 1982-01-08 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1985-01-07 | 1985-07-09 | 1986-01-08 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |