US3827773A
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Locker construction incorporating locking means for cycles
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1972-03-06
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Granted: 1974-08-06
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Expires: 1992-03-06
Abstract
Abstract Presented is a locker construction which incorporates a locking mechanism, including a chain or cable, for locking a bicycle or motorcycle to the locker for security purposes. The lock construction for the locker incorporates means for locking one end of the chain or cable to the locker.
Inventors
- 👤 A Aiello
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-01 09:06
CPC Classifications
G; G07; G07F; G07F17/00; G07F17/10; B; B62; B62H; B62H3/00; B62H3/04; B62H5/00; B62H5/08; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S292/00; Y10S292/03; Y10T; Y10T70/00; Y10T70/50; Y10T70/5093; Y10T70/5097; Y10T70/5111; Y10T70/5872; Y10T70/5876
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 6
Claim 1
Independent Claim
184 words
A storage locker incorporating cycle locking means comprising: a. a hollow storage receptacle having a door therein to permit access to the interior of the receptacle when open and providing security when locked for articles placed therein; b. support means for the hollow storage receptacle; c. a lock mechanism fixed to the storage receptacle and including a key operated slide bolt selectively movable to lock the door of the receptacle in closed condition; and d. an elongated chain or the like permanently anchored at one end to said support means for the storage receptacle, another selected portion of the chain being selectively lockable to the receptacle by actuation of said door lock mechanism to lock the storage receptacle whereby an intermediate length of said chain may be interlaced through structural parts of an associated cycle to securely lock the cycle to the receptacle; e. said key operated slide bolt including a first portion slidably mounted on the receptacle and operative to lock the door thereto, and a second portion slidably mounted on the door and operative to lock the chain to the receptacle door.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
184 words
A storage locker incorporating cycle locking means comprising: a. a hollow storage receptacle having a door therein to permit access to the interior of the receptacle when open and providing security when locked for articles placed therein; b. support means for the hollow storage receptacle; c. a lock mechanism fixed to the storage receptacle and including a key operated slide bolt selectively movable to lock the door of the receptacle in closed condition; and d. an elongated chain or the like permanently anchored at one end to said support means for the storage receptacle, another selected portion of the chain being selectively lockable to the receptacle by actuation of said door lock mechanism to lock the storage receptacle whereby an intermediate length of said chain may be interlaced through structural parts of an associated cycle to securely lock the cycle to the receptacle; e. said key operated slide bolt including a first portion slidably mounted on the receptacle and operative to lock the door thereto, and a second portion slidably mounted on the door and operative to lock the chain to the receptacle door.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
62 words
The combination according to claim 1, in which cycle support means are mounted on said receptacle support means in association with said receptacle whereby a cycle supported in said cycle support means is in close proximity to said receptacle so that said elongated chain or the like may be interlaced through structural portions of the cycle and selectively locked to said receptacle.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
39 words
The combination according to claim 1, in which said receptacle is provided with an opening therein closed by said door, and means are provided on said door and receptacle for rendering said receptacle weathertight when the door is closed.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
77 words
The combination according to claim 1, in which said lock mechanism includes a key and coin slot through which a coin may be inserted to permit rotation of the key, and said lock mechanism is conditioned for operation by insertion of a coin in said coin slot, whereby rotation of the key in said lock mechanism simultaneously locks the door of said receptacle and locks said elongated chain or the liKe to the door of said receptacle.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
37 words
The combination according to claim 1, in which said lock mechanism releases said key when said door is locked, and releases said coin when the key is reinserted and the key turned to unlock the receptacle door.
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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) | 1977-08-05 | 1978-02-04 | 1978-08-06 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1981-08-05 | 1982-02-04 | 1982-08-06 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1985-08-05 | 1986-02-04 | 1986-08-06 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |