US3815388A
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Flammable fluid container security device
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1972-12-04
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Granted: 1974-06-11
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Expires: 1992-12-04
Abstract
Abstract A base, frame and lock assembly for securing a container of flammable liquid such as gasoline on a trailer for snowmobiles or the like. A padlock secures a cover, which when lifted by removal of the padlock permits access to threaded means for release of a detent which normally prevents removal of the fuel container.
Inventors
- 👤 T Nichol
- 👤 R Schmidt
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-03 00:08
CPC Classifications
E; E05; E05B; E05B73/00; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S224/00; Y10S224/926; Y10T; Y10T70/00; Y10T70/50; Y10T70/5009; Y10T70/5031; Y10T70/5889; Y10T70/5982
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 3
Claim 1
Independent Claim
101 words
A fuel container security rack for snowmobile trailers comprising a base for attachment to the platform of the trailer, a pair of vertical standards fixed one adjacent each end of said base, a pair of arcuate tubular members fixed horizontally on a plane centrally on said standards for freely encircling a fuel container, said standards being apertured adjacent their upper ends, an angular tubular member journaled freely within said apertures to prevent upward removal of said fuel container, and locking means associated with one end of said angular tubular member to prevent removal of said tubular member and the fuel container.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
101 words
A fuel container security rack for snowmobile trailers comprising a base for attachment to the platform of the trailer, a pair of vertical standards fixed one adjacent each end of said base, a pair of arcuate tubular members fixed horizontally on a plane centrally on said standards for freely encircling a fuel container, said standards being apertured adjacent their upper ends, an angular tubular member journaled freely within said apertures to prevent upward removal of said fuel container, and locking means associated with one end of said angular tubular member to prevent removal of said tubular member and the fuel container.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
35 words
A device as in claim 1, and an integral portion of said tubular angular member normally extending downwardly with the lower end thereof engaged with a locking means associated with the base of the device.
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) | 1977-06-10 | 1977-12-10 | 1978-06-11 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1981-06-10 | 1981-12-10 | 1982-06-11 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1985-06-10 | 1985-12-10 | 1986-06-11 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |