US3922894A
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Storable cable lock
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1974-07-26
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Granted: 1975-12-02
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Expires: 1994-07-26
Abstract
Abstract A storable cable for locking bicycles, motorcycles and the like formed from a series of hollow tubes and short lengths of flexible steel cable connected together in such a way that the cables can slide into the tubes and provide a compact, easily stored unit. One of the cables is provided with a rubber plug which slides along the inside of the tube so that the device may also be used as an emergency air pump.
Inventors
- 👤 Robert W Johnson
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-02 20:59
CPC Classifications
B; B62; B62H; B62H5/00; B62H5/003; Y; Y10; Y10T; Y10T70/00; Y10T70/40; Y10T70/402; Y10T70/409
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 6
Claim 1
Independent Claim
73 words
A storable cable lock comprising bracket means adatped to mount to an object to be secured with pivotable chain anchoring means pivoted on said bracket means, said anchoring means connected to a flexible chain which chain is constructed from a plurality of tubes and cables connected together in an end to end relationship in such a way that the cables can slide into said tubes so as to provide a compact storage unit.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
73 words
A storable cable lock comprising bracket means adatped to mount to an object to be secured with pivotable chain anchoring means pivoted on said bracket means, said anchoring means connected to a flexible chain which chain is constructed from a plurality of tubes and cables connected together in an end to end relationship in such a way that the cables can slide into said tubes so as to provide a compact storage unit.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
35 words
The apparatus of claim 1 in which said flexible chain comprises a first length of cable connected to said anchoring means at one end and slidably connected to a first tube at the other end.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
31 words
The apparatus of claim 2 in which said flexible chain further comprises a second length of cable pivoted on said first tube and a second tube slidable over the second cable.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
41 words
The apparatus of claim 3 including means on the second tube to secure the second tube to said anchoring means and also including an aperture in the second tube to permit the second tube to be locked to a convenient member.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
52 words
The apparatus of claim 3 including a flexible plug on the end of the second cable inserted into the second tube so as to provide a one way seal and further including a one way exit valve in the second tube so as to form an air pump in the second tube.
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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) | 1978-12-01 | 1979-06-02 | 1979-12-02 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1982-12-01 | 1983-06-02 | 1983-12-02 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1986-12-01 | 1987-06-02 | 1987-12-02 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |