US3945227A
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Protective bracket
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1974-12-30
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Granted: 1976-03-23
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Expires: 1994-12-30
Abstract
Abstract A bracket comprising fixed and hinged elements adapted to be secured to a support such as the dashboard of an automobile for preventing unauthorized removal of an article, such as a radio, tape deck or the like which is attached to the support, the hinged elements being adapted for locking together in closed position, as by a padlock, in which position detachment of the article from the support is prevented. The elements may be assembled to receive articles of varying sizes and shapes.
Inventors
- 👤 Peter M. Reiland
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-28 06:54
CPC Classifications
E; E05; E05B; E05B73/00; E05B73/0082; B; B60; B60R; B60R11/00; B60R11/02; B60R11/0205; B60R11/0211; B60R2011/0042; B60R2011/0049; B60R2011/0064; B60R2011/0073; B60R2011/0075; B60R2011/0078; B60R2011/0096; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S70/00; Y10S70/57; Y10T; Y10T70/00; Y10T70/50; Y10T70/5009
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 5
Claim 1
Independent Claim
125 words
A bracket for preventing removal of an article from a support on which it is mounted, comprising elements fixed to the support, elongated elements hinged to the fixed elements, releasable mounting devices securing the article to the support, the hinged elements being adapted to take a closed position preventing the release of said mounting devices, an elongated hanger for the supported article, means attaching the hanger to a support, and a lock for holding the hinged elements in closed position, the fixed elements being flat strips held between the hanger and the support, and having ends projecting beyond the ends of the hanger for hinged engagement with ends of the elongated elements, and the mounting devices being screws which connect the article to the hanger.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
125 words
A bracket for preventing removal of an article from a support on which it is mounted, comprising elements fixed to the support, elongated elements hinged to the fixed elements, releasable mounting devices securing the article to the support, the hinged elements being adapted to take a closed position preventing the release of said mounting devices, an elongated hanger for the supported article, means attaching the hanger to a support, and a lock for holding the hinged elements in closed position, the fixed elements being flat strips held between the hanger and the support, and having ends projecting beyond the ends of the hanger for hinged engagement with ends of the elongated elements, and the mounting devices being screws which connect the article to the hanger.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
116 words
A bracket for preventing removal of an article from a support on which it is mounted, comprising elements fixed to the support, elongated elements hinged to the fixed elements, rereasable mounting devices securing the article to the support, the hinged elements being adapted to take a closed position preventing the release of said mounting devices, an elongated hanger for the supported article, means attaching the hanger to a support, and a lock for holding the hinged elements in closed position, the fixed elements being flat yokes adjacent to the mounting devices and held by the mounting devices on the ends of the hanger, and the mounting devices being screws which connect the article to the hanger.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
116 words
A bracket for preventing removal of an article from a support on which it is mounted, comprising elements fixed to the support, elongated elements hinged to the fixed elements, rereasable mounting devices securing the article to the support, the hinged elements being adapted to take a closed position preventing the release of said mounting devices, an elongated hanger for the supported article, means attaching the hanger to a support, and a lock for holding the hinged elements in closed position, the fixed elements being flat yokes adjacent to the mounting devices and held by the mounting devices on the ends of the hanger, and the mounting devices being screws which connect the article to the hanger.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
33 words
A bracket according to claim 2 wherein each yoke is provided with a slot to receive an end of the hinged element and a key to engage a slot in said hinged element.
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) | 1979-03-23 | 1979-09-22 | 1980-03-23 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1983-03-23 | 1983-09-22 | 1984-03-23 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1987-03-23 | 1987-09-22 | 1988-03-23 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |