US3821998A
Expired / Lapsed
US
⏱️ 0.0 years remaining
Plate for hindering the theft of a storage battery from a motor vehicle
Assignee: Individual
•
Filing: 1972-05-31
•
Granted: 1974-07-02
•
Expires: 1992-05-31
Abstract
Abstract A plate for hindering the theft of a storage battery from a motor vehicle. Means is provided for securing a storage battery housing to a vehicle mounting structure in such a manner that the storage battery cannot be detached from the mounting structure which extends from the vehicle frame unless the vehicle is lifted up a sufficient distance from the ground so that a person can fit under the vehicle and disassemble the securing means from the underside of the vehicle. The securing means is provided by a holding plate which is bonded to the underside of the battery housing. The holding plate includes bolts or studs which depend from the bottom thereof and pass through holes in a battery cradle so that screws may be appropriately screwed up onto the bolts or studs from the underside of the battery cradle and in this manner have the battery fastened to battery cradle, which cradle in turn is part of the structure of the motor vehicle.
Inventors
- 👤 J Hollins
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
—
Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-03 00:22
CPC Classifications
B; B60; B60R; B60R16/00; B60R16/02; B60R16/04
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 9
Claim 1
Independent Claim
212 words
Apparatus for preventing the theft of a storage battery from a motor compartment of a motor vehicle, said motor compartment being supported by a vehicle frame, comprising a storage battery housing containing all elements of said battery, a mounting structure mechanically coupled to said vehicle frame, said mounting structure having a first upper surface for receiving said battery housing, said mounting structure having a second lower surface and having at least one hole extending from said first surface to said second surface, at least one holding plate having its top surface bonded to the underside of said battery housing, said holding plate including slotted portions extending from opposite ends thereof, each slotted portion having a recessed part and an open part, a carriage bolt placed within a slotted portion of said holding plate and extending through the open part thereof and through said mounting structure hole, means adjacent said mounting structure second surface for selectively securing said carriage bolt so as to fasten the holding plate and the battery housing to the mounting structure, whereby said securing means are only accessible from the underside of said motor vehicle, thus rendering it impossible to remove said battery from said compartment by detaching said battery housing from said mounting structure from within said compartment.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
212 words
Apparatus for preventing the theft of a storage battery from a motor compartment of a motor vehicle, said motor compartment being supported by a vehicle frame, comprising a storage battery housing containing all elements of said battery, a mounting structure mechanically coupled to said vehicle frame, said mounting structure having a first upper surface for receiving said battery housing, said mounting structure having a second lower surface and having at least one hole extending from said first surface to said second surface, at least one holding plate having its top surface bonded to the underside of said battery housing, said holding plate including slotted portions extending from opposite ends thereof, each slotted portion having a recessed part and an open part, a carriage bolt placed within a slotted portion of said holding plate and extending through the open part thereof and through said mounting structure hole, means adjacent said mounting structure second surface for selectively securing said carriage bolt so as to fasten the holding plate and the battery housing to the mounting structure, whereby said securing means are only accessible from the underside of said motor vehicle, thus rendering it impossible to remove said battery from said compartment by detaching said battery housing from said mounting structure from within said compartment.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
208 words
Apparatus for preventing the theft of a storage battery from a motor compartment of a motor vehicle, said motor compartment being supported by a vehicle frame, comprising a storage battery housing containing all elements of said battery, a mounting structure mechanically coupled to said frame, said mounting structure having a first upper surface for receiving said battery housing, said mounting structure having a second lower surface and at least one hole extending from said first surface to said second surface, at least one holding plate having its top surface bonded to the underside of said battery housing, said holding plate having at least one polygonally shaped hoLe extending through an extruded portion of said holding plate, at least one non-rotating bolt, said bolt being placed within the hole in said holding plate and extending through the hole in said mounting structure, and means adjacent said second surface of said mounting structure for selectively securing said bolt so as to fasten said holding plate and said battery housing to said mounting structure, whereby said securing means are only accessible from the underside of said vehicle, thus rendering it impossible to remove said battery from said compartment by detaching said battery housing from said mounting structure from within said compartment.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
208 words
Apparatus for preventing the theft of a storage battery from a motor compartment of a motor vehicle, said motor compartment being supported by a vehicle frame, comprising a storage battery housing containing all elements of said battery, a mounting structure mechanically coupled to said frame, said mounting structure having a first upper surface for receiving said battery housing, said mounting structure having a second lower surface and at least one hole extending from said first surface to said second surface, at least one holding plate having its top surface bonded to the underside of said battery housing, said holding plate having at least one polygonally shaped hoLe extending through an extruded portion of said holding plate, at least one non-rotating bolt, said bolt being placed within the hole in said holding plate and extending through the hole in said mounting structure, and means adjacent said second surface of said mounting structure for selectively securing said bolt so as to fasten said holding plate and said battery housing to said mounting structure, whereby said securing means are only accessible from the underside of said vehicle, thus rendering it impossible to remove said battery from said compartment by detaching said battery housing from said mounting structure from within said compartment.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
61 words
Apparatus according to claim 2 wherein said bolt contains an oval head, which abuts and extends over a top surface of said extruded portion, and a square portion directly beneath said head on said bolt, the hole in said holding plate having a square shape for receiving the square portion of said bolt so as to prevent said bolt from rotating.
Claim 6
Independent Claim
153 words
A method of selectively securing a battery housing containing a battery to a mounting structure within a motor compartment of a motor vehicle comprising the steps of bonding a holding plate which has slotted portions on its opposite ends thereof for receiving carriage bolts to the underside of a battery housing, placing said holding plate with attached battery housing so that said holding plate is on a first surface of said mounting structure, said mounting structure having at least one hole therein and said holding plate having at least one stud mechanically coupled to the bottom thereof and passing said stud through said hole in said mounting structure, screwing at least one nut on to said stud until said nut is snug against the undersurface of said mounting structure so as to fasten said battery housing to said mounting structure, whereby said nut is only accessible from said underside of said mounting structure.
Claim 7
Independent Claim
153 words
A method of selectively securing a battery housing containing a battery to a mounting structure within a motor compartment of a motor vehicle comprising the steps of bonding a holding plate which has slotted portions on its opposite ends thereof for receiving carriage bolts to the underside of a battery housing, placing said holding plate with attached battery housing so that said holding plate is on a first surface of said mounting structure, said mounting structure having at least one hole therein and said holding plate having at least one stud mechanically coupled to the bottom thereof and passing said stud through said hole in said mounting structure, screwing at least one nut on to said stud until said nut is snug against the undersurface of said mounting structure so as to fasten said battery housing to said mounting structure, whereby said nut is only accessible from said underside of said mounting structure.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
150 words
Apparatus for protecting against the theft of a storage battery from a motor compartment of a motor vehicle comprising a motor vehicle, said motor vehicle including a motor compartment and a motor vehicle frame, a motor vehicle storage battery housing containing all elements of said storage battery, a mounting structure mechanically coupled to said motor vehicle frame and including an upper surface and a lower surface, said mounting structure positioned so that access to said lower surface is obtainable only from the underside of the motor vehicle, said mounting structure having at least one hole extending from the upper surface to the lower surface, a holding plate having its top surface bonded to the underside of said battery housing, a non-rotatable threaded rod secured to said holding plate and extending through said mounting structure hole, and a nut adjacent the mounting structure lower surface in engagement with said threaded rod.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
150 words
Apparatus for protecting against the theft of a storage battery from a motor compartment of a motor vehicle comprising a motor vehicle, said motor vehicle including a motor compartment and a motor vehicle frame, a motor vehicle storage battery housing containing all elements of said storage battery, a mounting structure mechanically coupled to said motor vehicle frame and including an upper surface and a lower surface, said mounting structure positioned so that access to said lower surface is obtainable only from the underside of the motor vehicle, said mounting structure having at least one hole extending from the upper surface to the lower surface, a holding plate having its top surface bonded to the underside of said battery housing, a non-rotatable threaded rod secured to said holding plate and extending through said mounting structure hole, and a nut adjacent the mounting structure lower surface in engagement with said threaded rod.
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) | 1977-07-01 | 1977-12-31 | 1978-07-02 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1981-07-01 | 1981-12-31 | 1982-07-02 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1985-07-01 | 1985-12-31 | 1986-07-02 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |