US3899148A
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Antenna mounting bracket for a truck cab
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1974-09-06
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Granted: 1975-08-12
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Expires: 1994-09-06
Abstract
Abstract A mounting bracket for an antenna to be removably mounted on the rear view mirror support bar of a highway truck. The bracket consists of an antenna support element, a clamp having two jaws, one of which is welded to the support element, and a padlock. The hasp of the padlock is welded to the support element and aligned with the jaws of clamp. The clamp is adjustable to grip mirror support rods of different diameters or cross sections after which the padlock is closed around the rod to prevent removal of the bracket off of the rod.
Inventors
- 👤 Alva H Fleming
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-03 17:03
CPC Classifications
H; H01; H01Q; H01Q1/00; H01Q1/27; H01Q1/32; H01Q1/325; H01Q1/3266
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 3
Claim 1
Independent Claim
126 words
An antenna mounting bracket for a highway vehicle having a support rod attached to the exterior of the vehicle, said bracket consisting of an adjustable two-part clamp adapted to be removably tightened on said support rod and adjustable to tightly close the jaws thereof on such rods of varying sizes and cross sections, an antenna support element having at least two legs and being integrally connected to one jaw of said clamp, and a pad lock having a case and a generally U-shaped hasp defining a loop surrounding said rod when closed and aligned with the gripping portions of said jaws, said pad lock being openable for removal from said rods, one part of said lock being integrally connected to one arm of said support element.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
126 words
An antenna mounting bracket for a highway vehicle having a support rod attached to the exterior of the vehicle, said bracket consisting of an adjustable two-part clamp adapted to be removably tightened on said support rod and adjustable to tightly close the jaws thereof on such rods of varying sizes and cross sections, an antenna support element having at least two legs and being integrally connected to one jaw of said clamp, and a pad lock having a case and a generally U-shaped hasp defining a loop surrounding said rod when closed and aligned with the gripping portions of said jaws, said pad lock being openable for removal from said rods, one part of said lock being integrally connected to one arm of said support element.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
44 words
An antenna mounting bracket according to claim 1 in which the support element is inverted L-shaped and the one jaw of said clamp and the hasp of said padlock are integrally connected, as by welding, to at least the vertical arm of said element.
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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) | 1978-08-11 | 1979-02-10 | 1979-08-12 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1982-08-11 | 1983-02-10 | 1983-08-12 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1986-08-11 | 1987-02-10 | 1987-08-12 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |