US3817064A
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Chain locking adaptor
Assignee: SALLEE ENG CO
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Filing: 1971-04-19
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Granted: 1974-06-18
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Expires: 1991-04-19
Abstract
Abstract The adaptor includes a base attachable to a support and having a hingedly connected cover. A pin member and a hasp member are attached to the base and the cover is apertured to receive said members therethrough. The pin member is adapted to connect the chain to the adaptor and the hasp member is adapted to receive a padlock to lock the adaptor in the closed position securing the chain.
Inventors
- 👤 A Sallee
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-02 00:24
CPC Classifications
E; E05; E05B; E05B73/00; E05B73/0005; Y; Y10; Y10T; Y10T70/00; Y10T70/40; Y10T70/402; Y10T70/409; Y10T70/50; Y10T70/5009; Y10T70/5611; Y10T70/5854; Y10T70/5867
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 10
Claim 1
Independent Claim
183 words
A support mounted chain locking adaptor for connecting a padlock to a chain comprising: a. a base portion adapted to be mounted to a support, b. a cover portion hingedly attached to said base portion for movement between an open and closed position, said cover portion including a first aperture, c. pin means attached to one of said portions and adapted to extend through a chain link to retain said chain between said base and cover portions, d. hasp means attached to the base portion, said hasp means being received in, and extending through, the first aperture in clearance relation thereto in the closed position, said hasp means being adapted to receive the padlock to maintain said closed position, e. the base portion including an aperture, f. fastening means extending through said aperture to mount the base portion to the support, and g. the base portion including side portions spaced from each other to provide opposed gaps having a width at least equal to the widest transverse dimension of the chain for receiving the chain yet substantially precluding access to said fastening means.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
183 words
A support mounted chain locking adaptor for connecting a padlock to a chain comprising: a. a base portion adapted to be mounted to a support, b. a cover portion hingedly attached to said base portion for movement between an open and closed position, said cover portion including a first aperture, c. pin means attached to one of said portions and adapted to extend through a chain link to retain said chain between said base and cover portions, d. hasp means attached to the base portion, said hasp means being received in, and extending through, the first aperture in clearance relation thereto in the closed position, said hasp means being adapted to receive the padlock to maintain said closed position, e. the base portion including an aperture, f. fastening means extending through said aperture to mount the base portion to the support, and g. the base portion including side portions spaced from each other to provide opposed gaps having a width at least equal to the widest transverse dimension of the chain for receiving the chain yet substantially precluding access to said fastening means.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
36 words
a cover portion hingedly attached to said base portion for movement between an open and closed position, said portions being substantially parallel to each other in the closed position said cover portion including a first aperture,
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
36 words
a cover portion hingedly attached to said base portion for movement between an open and closed position, said portions being substantially parallel to each other in the closed position said cover portion including a first aperture,
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
31 words
In a chain locking adaptor assembly: a. a padlock including a hasp, b. a chain including at least one link too small to receive said hasp, and c. an adaptor including:
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
31 words
In a chain locking adaptor assembly: a. a padlock including a hasp, b. a chain including at least one link too small to receive said hasp, and c. an adaptor including:
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
37 words
pin means attached to said base portion in substantially perpendicular relation and of a size smaller than said padlock hasp to extend through said chain link to retain said chain between said base and cover portions, and
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
37 words
pin means attached to said base portion in substantially perpendicular relation and of a size smaller than said padlock hasp to extend through said chain link to retain said chain between said base and cover portions, and
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
32 words
hasp means attached to the base portion and extending through the first aperture in the closed position, said hasp means being adapted to receive the padlock hasp to maintain said closed position.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
32 words
hasp means attached to the base portion and extending through the first aperture in the closed position, said hasp means being adapted to receive the padlock hasp to maintain said closed position.
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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) | 1977-06-17 | 1977-12-17 | 1978-06-18 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1981-06-17 | 1981-12-17 | 1982-06-18 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1985-06-17 | 1985-12-17 | 1986-06-18 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |