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US3971589A
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Rectractable automobile trunk lid tie down
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1974-02-19
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Granted: 1976-07-27
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Expires: 1994-02-19
Abstract
Abstract A retractable cable or cord, wound on a spring biased reel, which is removably secured to the inside of the hinged trunk lid. The cable has anchor means for attaching its free end to a fixed part of the inside of the trunk proper.
Inventors
- 👤 Donald L. Elrod
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-04 13:44
CPC Classifications
E; E05; E05C; E05C17/00; E05C17/02; E05C17/04; E05C17/36; B; B66; B66D; B66D1/00; B66D1/02; E05C17/042; Y; Y10; Y10T; Y10T292/00; Y10T292/28
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 7
Claim 1
Independent Claim
99 words
The combination with a vehicle, having a trunk, a hinged lid, and an electric release trunk locking mechanism, of a tie down cable retractably secured to a spring biased, rachet controlled, rotatable member, with a support element for said rotatable member secured to the underside of said lid, said cable having at it's free end an anchor element suitable for attachment to an element of said trunk locking mechanism, the anchor element comprises an anchor hook having an enlarged terminal end to be recieved in a recess formed in the latch element of said electric release trunk lock mechanism.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
99 words
The combination with a vehicle, having a trunk, a hinged lid, and an electric release trunk locking mechanism, of a tie down cable retractably secured to a spring biased, rachet controlled, rotatable member, with a support element for said rotatable member secured to the underside of said lid, said cable having at it's free end an anchor element suitable for attachment to an element of said trunk locking mechanism, the anchor element comprises an anchor hook having an enlarged terminal end to be recieved in a recess formed in the latch element of said electric release trunk lock mechanism.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
25 words
The structure of claim 1, in which said support is provided with a spring clip to be received on a structural member of said lid.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
44 words
The structure of claim 1, in which said rotatable member is spring biased to rotate in one direction and is provided with said rachet control means for preventing its rotation in the opposite direction, there being manually operable means for releasing said rachet means.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
38 words
The structure of claim 1, in which the support element for said rotatable member also serves as a storage housing for said rotatable member and said cable when the said cable is fully rectracted on said rotatable member.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
23 words
The structure of claim 1, in which said support element is portable and is provided with means for quick attachment to another object.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
32 words
The structure of claim 3, in which said cable is removable from and retractable onto said rotatable member, and said rachet release means are operable, through openings formed in said support 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) | 1979-07-27 | 1980-01-26 | 1980-07-27 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1983-07-27 | 1984-01-26 | 1984-07-27 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1987-07-27 | 1988-01-26 | 1988-07-27 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |