US3848440A
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Padlock case
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1973-02-21
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Granted: 1974-11-19
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Expires: 1993-02-21
Abstract
Abstract A padlock case adapted to contain the body portion of a padlock. The case includes a container and a cover that mate to surround the padlock body of a padlock. Bevelled holes in the cover tightly receive the legs of the shackle of the padlock so that water can not get into the case via the openings provided by the cover holes. Container lips on flexible container walls act to hold the padlock body within the container. A container flange fits into a cover flange to form a seal between the cover and the container. The above and other features of the case increase its utility. The case is well suited for outdoor use on a padlock body and is especially suited to keep mud, water, or other harmful elements away from the body portion of a padlock.
Inventors
- 👤 L Manuel
- 👤 R Manuel
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-05 03:37
CPC Classifications
E; E05; E05B; E05B67/00; E05B67/02; Y; Y10; Y10T; Y10T70/00; Y10T70/40; Y10T70/413; Y10T70/487; Y10T70/493; Y10T70/496
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 12
Claim 1
Independent Claim
87 words
A case adapted to contain and surround the body portion of a padlock to protect it from mud, water, or other substances, the case including opening defining means adapted for receiving the legs of a padlock shackle, the opening defining means being comprised of two round bevelled holes each sized to form a snug fit with a respective shackle leg whereby a body portion of a padlock can be contained within the case with the padlock''s shackle protruding through the case to the outside of the case.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
87 words
A case adapted to contain and surround the body portion of a padlock to protect it from mud, water, or other substances, the case including opening defining means adapted for receiving the legs of a padlock shackle, the opening defining means being comprised of two round bevelled holes each sized to form a snug fit with a respective shackle leg whereby a body portion of a padlock can be contained within the case with the padlock''s shackle protruding through the case to the outside of the case.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
44 words
The case set forth in claim 1 wherein the case comprises a case container having an open upper end and a case cover that mates with the open upper end of the case container, the opening defining means being situated in the case cover.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
40 words
The case set forth in claim 2 wherein said case container includes a container flange on its upper end and wherein said case cover includes a cover flange, said container flange being adapted to fit tightly into said cover flange.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
28 words
The case set forth in claim 2 wherein said case container and case cover are comprised of plastic material formed to define flexible walls in each of them.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
34 words
The case set forth in claim 2 wherein said case container and said case cover substantially conform in size and shape to a body portion of a padlock to be contained within said case.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
33 words
The case set forth in claim 2 wherein said case container includes flexible walls with lip means on at least one wall adapted for gripping a corresponding side of a padlock body portion.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
48 words
The case set forth in claim 6 wherein said lip means is comprised of respective lips on opposed walls of said case container, said lips being adapted to press upon opposed portions of a padlock body portion to hold the padlock body portion disposed in said case container.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
14 words
The case set forth in claim 6 wherein said flexible walls are relatively nonstretchable.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
25 words
The case set forth in claim 2 wherein said case container includes integral means adapted to center a padlock body portion within said case container.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
13 words
The case set forth in claim 9 wherein said flanges are relatively nonstretchable.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
22 words
The case set forth in claim 10 wherein said case container and case cover are comprised of flexible but relatively nonstretchable material.
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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) | 1977-11-18 | 1978-05-20 | 1978-11-19 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1981-11-18 | 1982-05-20 | 1982-11-19 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1985-11-18 | 1986-05-20 | 1986-11-19 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |