US3965705A
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Method and apparatus for attaching and locking an article to a mounting structure
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1975-08-06
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Granted: 1976-06-29
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Expires: 1995-08-06
Abstract
Abstract Apparatus for attaching and locking an article to a mounting structure comprising a turnable lock having locked and unlocked states and a support rotatably supporting the lock thereon for displacement between first and second positions corresponding respectively to the locked and unlocked states. The support can be attached to an article. A bracket is intended to be attached to a mounting structure and the bracket is provided with an aperture of such a shape to allow passage of the lock therethrough in the unlocked state. In the locked state, the lock blocks removal thereof from the bracket.
Inventors
- 👤 Marshall Nadler
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-24 00:22
CPC Classifications
B; B60; B60R; B60R11/00; B60R11/02; B60R11/0205; B60R11/0211; B60R2011/0042; B60R2011/0049; B60R2011/0064; B60R2011/0073; B60R2011/0078; B60R2011/0096; Y; Y10; Y10T; Y10T70/00; Y10T70/30; Y10T70/333; Y10T70/392; Y10T70/50; Y10T70/5009
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 21
Claim 1
Independent Claim
129 words
A device for attaching and locking an article to a mounting structure, said device comprising a locking means having locked and unlocked states, a support means supporting said locking means thereon for displacement between first and second positions corresponding respectively to said locked and unlocked states, said support means being adapted for attachment to an article, and bracket means adapted for attachment to a mounting structure, said bracket means having an aperture shaped to allow passage of said locking means therethrough such that in said locked state of the locking means said locking means blocks removal thereof from said bracket means via said aperture, while in the unlocked state of the locking means said locking means can be passed through the aperture to be separated from the bracket means.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
129 words
A device for attaching and locking an article to a mounting structure, said device comprising a locking means having locked and unlocked states, a support means supporting said locking means thereon for displacement between first and second positions corresponding respectively to said locked and unlocked states, said support means being adapted for attachment to an article, and bracket means adapted for attachment to a mounting structure, said bracket means having an aperture shaped to allow passage of said locking means therethrough such that in said locked state of the locking means said locking means blocks removal thereof from said bracket means via said aperture, while in the unlocked state of the locking means said locking means can be passed through the aperture to be separated from the bracket means.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
21 words
A device as claimed in claim 1 wherein said support means is shaped to prevent complete passage thereof through said aperture.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
26 words
A device as claimed in claim 1 wherein said locking means is rotatably supported by said support means for movement between said locked and unlocked positions.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
57 words
A device as claimed in claim 3 wherein said aperture in the bracket means is non-circular, said locking means comprising an elongated locking member which in said locking position extends across said aperture and blocks passage therethrough whereas in said unlocking position the locking member is confined within the outline of said aperture to pass freely therethrough.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
17 words
A device as claimed in claim 4 wherein said aperture and locking member have the same shape.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
36 words
A device as claimed in claim 4 wherein said support means comprises a base plate supporting the locking member, said base plate including a raised portion engaging in said aperture so as to be non-rotatable therein.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
73 words
A device as claimed in claim 6 wherein said locking member includes a spring biassed latch engaged in a recess provided in said base plate in locked position of the locking means, said latch being retractable against the spring bias thereof to move out of said recess so that the locking member can be rotated to said unlocked position and said locking member can be passed through said aperture in the bracket means.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
23 words
A device as claimed in claim 6 wherein said locking member is key operated to go from the locked to the unlocked state.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
50 words
A device as claimed in claim 1 wherein said bracket means comprises a telescoping bracket member having opposite flanges thereon whose spacing is adjusted by the degree of telescoping of the bracket member, one of said flanges being provided with said aperture, said locking means being lockable in said aperture.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
30 words
A device as claimed in claim 9 wherein each flange of the bracket member has one said aperture therein and one said locking means is mountable in a respective aperture.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
44 words
A device as claimed in claim 9 wherein said support means has holes for passage of fasteners for attachment of the support means to the article, said holes being covered by said one flange when the locking means is mounted in said aperture therein.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
21 words
A device as claimed in claim 9 wherein said telescopic bracket member has holes therein for attachment to the mounting structure.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
37 words
A device as claimed in claim 1 wherein said bracket means includes projecting members bounding said aperture and positioned to face the locking means to oppose displacement thereof in a direction through the aperture in the bracket.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
24 words
A device as claimed in claim 1 wherein said support means includes a portion which is shaped to be non-rotatably engaged in said aperture.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
42 words
A device as claimed in claim 1 wherein said bracket means has opposite surfaces, said support means including a base plate positionable adjacent one surface of said bracket means, said locking means being positionable adjacent the other surface of said bracket means.
Claim 17
Dependent Claim
23 words
A device as claimed in claim 15 wherein said base plate is larger than said aperture so as not to be passable therethrough.
Claim 18
Independent Claim
83 words
A method of selectively locking an article to a bracket, said method comprising forming said bracket as a telescoping member having opposed depending flanges whose spacing can be adjusted by regulating the degree of telescoping of the bracket, said bracket having apertures therein, attaching two locking members to an article at opposite sides thereof, positioning the article between the flanges, passing the locking members through the apertures, and locking said locking members so that they cannot be passed in reverse through said apertures.
Claim 19
Independent Claim
83 words
A method of selectively locking an article to a bracket, said method comprising forming said bracket as a telescoping member having opposed depending flanges whose spacing can be adjusted by regulating the degree of telescoping of the bracket, said bracket having apertures therein, attaching two locking members to an article at opposite sides thereof, positioning the article between the flanges, passing the locking members through the apertures, and locking said locking members so that they cannot be passed in reverse through said apertures.
Claim 20
Dependent Claim
17 words
A method as claimed in claim 17 wherein said locking members are locked by turning the same.
Claim 21
Dependent Claim
20 words
A method as claimed in claim 18 wherein said aperture and locking members are formed with the same non-circular shapes.
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) | 1979-06-29 | 1979-12-29 | 1980-06-29 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1983-06-29 | 1983-12-29 | 1984-06-29 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1987-06-29 | 1987-12-29 | 1988-06-29 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |