US3953992A
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Bicycle locking device
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1974-06-20
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Granted: 1976-05-04
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Expires: 1994-06-20
Abstract
Abstract A bicycle locking device comprising a pair of plates with oppositely extending hooks which engage with the fork of a bicycle. The plates are positioned in abutment with each other, with opposite extended portions of the hooks received in aligning apertures in each respective second plate. The engaged plates include another set of aligning apertures which receive a lock therethrough.
Inventors
- 👤 Morris Toppel
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-24 07:45
CPC Classifications
E; E05; E05B; E05B71/00; Y; Y10; Y10T; Y10T70/00; Y10T70/40; Y10T70/50; Y10T70/5611; Y10T70/5836; Y10T70/5841; Y10T70/5845
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 5
Claim 1
Independent Claim
92 words
A locking device shaped and proportioned to removably engage with a bicycle support; said locking device comprising a pair of plates; said plates each having a protuberance extending through said plates; said protuberance having a portion extending on both sides of each of said plates; a first and second aligning aperture in each of said plates; and said plates being in abutment with each other in a locking position whereby said aligning apertures receive a portion of said protuberance in said first aligning aperture and a lock in said second aligning aperture.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
92 words
A locking device shaped and proportioned to removably engage with a bicycle support; said locking device comprising a pair of plates; said plates each having a protuberance extending through said plates; said protuberance having a portion extending on both sides of each of said plates; a first and second aligning aperture in each of said plates; and said plates being in abutment with each other in a locking position whereby said aligning apertures receive a portion of said protuberance in said first aligning aperture and a lock in said second aligning aperture.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
68 words
The locking device of claim 1 wherein said protuberances comprise hook members and opposite extending portions; said hook members shaped for removable association with one of said bicycle supports; said opposite extending portions received in said first aligning aperture when said locking device is in said locking position; and said protuberances integrally associated with said plates at a point between said hook members and said opposite extending portion.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
156 words
A locking device to be removably associated with a pair of support members of a vehicle, said locking device comprising: a pair of flat, circular plates, each said plate having two sides, capture means extending from the first side of each of said plates, each of said capture means being shaped for association with at least one of said members; a protuberance extending from the second side of each said plate, each said protuberance integrally associated with each said capture means, said protuberance aligning said plates when said locking device is in a locking position, said plates being adapted to have a lock removably associated therewith when said locking device is in said locking position, said locking device being in said locking position when said capture means are associated with said members, and said plates with said protuberances and said capture means being easily maneuverably on said members, and easily carried about when not in use.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
156 words
A locking device to be removably associated with a pair of support members of a vehicle, said locking device comprising: a pair of flat, circular plates, each said plate having two sides, capture means extending from the first side of each of said plates, each of said capture means being shaped for association with at least one of said members; a protuberance extending from the second side of each said plate, each said protuberance integrally associated with each said capture means, said protuberance aligning said plates when said locking device is in a locking position, said plates being adapted to have a lock removably associated therewith when said locking device is in said locking position, said locking device being in said locking position when said capture means are associated with said members, and said plates with said protuberances and said capture means being easily maneuverably on said members, and easily carried about when not in use.
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) | 1979-05-04 | 1979-11-03 | 1980-05-04 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1983-05-04 | 1983-11-03 | 1984-05-04 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1987-05-04 | 1987-11-03 | 1988-05-04 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |