US3863468A
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Security casing for padlock
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1974-01-25
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Granted: 1975-02-04
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Expires: 1994-01-25
Abstract
Abstract A security casing for a padlock comprises a bottom wall, two side walls and two end walls substantially conforming to the body of the padlock whereby the padlock body may be received in the security casing with the top wall of the body exposed. A pair of flexible tongues project from the end walls of the security casing, and each tongue defines a hole for receiving a respective one of the ends of the padlock shackle when the padlock is received in the casing and the free shackle end lockingly engages an opening in the top wall. A mark on one of the walls of the security casing identifies each casing.
Inventors
- 👤 Greta L Bach
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-05 21:10
CPC Classifications
E; E05; E05B; E05B67/00; E05B67/02; Y; Y10; Y10T; Y10T292/00; Y10T292/48; Y10T292/509; Y10T70/00; Y10T70/40; Y10T70/413; Y10T70/485
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 5
Claim 1
Independent Claim
151 words
A disposable security casing for a padlock having a body including a top wall, a shackle including one end rotatably mounted on the top wall and a free end for lockingly engaging an opening in the top wall, and means on the body for locking and unlocking the free shackle end, the security casing comprising a bottom wall, two side walls and two end walls substantially conforming to the padlock body whereby the padlock body may be received in the security casing with the top wall of the body exposed, a pair of flexible tongues projecting from the end walls of the security casing, each tongue defining a hole for receiving a respective one of the shackle ends when the padlock is received in the casing and the free shackle end lockingly engages the opening in the top wall, and an identification mark on one of the walls of the casing.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
151 words
A disposable security casing for a padlock having a body including a top wall, a shackle including one end rotatably mounted on the top wall and a free end for lockingly engaging an opening in the top wall, and means on the body for locking and unlocking the free shackle end, the security casing comprising a bottom wall, two side walls and two end walls substantially conforming to the padlock body whereby the padlock body may be received in the security casing with the top wall of the body exposed, a pair of flexible tongues projecting from the end walls of the security casing, each tongue defining a hole for receiving a respective one of the shackle ends when the padlock is received in the casing and the free shackle end lockingly engages the opening in the top wall, and an identification mark on one of the walls of the casing.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
33 words
The security casing of claim 1, wherein the locking and unlocking means is a dial assembly and one of the side walls of the casing defines a pocket for receiving the dial assembly.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
15 words
The security casing of claim 2, wherein the pocket snugly fits over the dial assembly.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
28 words
The security casing of claim 1, wherein the padlock is key-operated and all the walls of the casing are flat to conform to the flat padlock body walls.
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) | 1978-02-03 | 1978-08-05 | 1979-02-04 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1982-02-03 | 1982-08-05 | 1983-02-04 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1986-02-03 | 1986-08-05 | 1987-02-04 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |