US3918764A
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Combined lock bracket and wheel cover for automotive vehicles
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1974-11-01
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Granted: 1975-11-11
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Expires: 1994-11-01
Abstract
Abstract A combined lock bracket and wheel cover for automotive vehicles having a barrel lock mounted on the bracket that is provided with bores receiving the wheel lugs for fastening the lock and bracket to the wheel. The wheel cover is provided with a centrally disposed opening for receiving the barrel lock and a latch engaging plate means is mounted on the inner surface of the wheel cover that is adapted to be engaged by the barrel lock latch when the wheel cover is locked into position on the wheel.
Inventors
- 👤 Robert E Lamme
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-02 19:30
CPC Classifications
B; B60; B60B; B60B7/00; B60B7/06; B60B7/061; B60B7/068; B60B7/14; B60B7/16; Y; Y10; Y10T; Y10T70/00; Y10T70/50; Y10T70/5889; Y10T70/5982; Y10T70/5987
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 4
Claim 1
Independent Claim
142 words
A combined lock bracket and wheel cover for automotive vehicles comprising bracket means having a base member, a plurality of inclined leg portions extending from said base member at substantially an obtuse angle, a flange extending outwardly from the free end of said inclined leg portions, said flanges lying substantially parallel to said base member, bores in said flanges for receiving lugs mounted on said automotive vehicle, said base member having a centrally disposed opening, a barrel lock having a retractable latching mounted in said opening and extending in a direction away from said bracket means, a wheel cover having a centrally disposed opening receiving said barrel lock, means mounted on said wheel cover engaged by said latch when said barrel lock is in a locked position and further means preventing the rotational movement of said wheel cover on said bracket means.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
142 words
A combined lock bracket and wheel cover for automotive vehicles comprising bracket means having a base member, a plurality of inclined leg portions extending from said base member at substantially an obtuse angle, a flange extending outwardly from the free end of said inclined leg portions, said flanges lying substantially parallel to said base member, bores in said flanges for receiving lugs mounted on said automotive vehicle, said base member having a centrally disposed opening, a barrel lock having a retractable latching mounted in said opening and extending in a direction away from said bracket means, a wheel cover having a centrally disposed opening receiving said barrel lock, means mounted on said wheel cover engaged by said latch when said barrel lock is in a locked position and further means preventing the rotational movement of said wheel cover on said bracket means.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
65 words
The structure as recited by claim 1 wherein said latch engaging means comprises a plate member mounted in spaced relation to said inner surface of said wheel cover, an opening in said plate member in axial alignment with said opening in said wheel cover and receiving said barrel lock whereby said latch engages said plate member to lock said wheel cover to said bracket means.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
47 words
The structure as recited by claim 2 wherein said further means comprises at least one pin mounted on said base member and an opening in said latch engaging plate member receiving said pin whereby said wheel cover is prevented from rotating with relation to said bracket means.
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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) | 1978-11-10 | 1979-05-12 | 1979-11-11 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1982-11-10 | 1983-05-12 | 1983-11-11 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1986-11-10 | 1987-05-12 | 1987-11-11 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |