US3995461A
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Wheel lock
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1976-03-31
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Granted: 1976-12-07
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Expires: 1996-03-31
Abstract
Abstract A wheel lock for preventing theft of automobile wheels comprises a first cover plate blocking access to the wheel bolts, said plate being attached to said bolts by screws passing through the plate, and a second cover plate in contact with and covering said screws. The cover plates are held in position by a removable plug lock passing through both of said plates.
Inventors
- 👤 Kirk P. Hudson
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-03 23:40
CPC Classifications
B; B60; B60B; B60B7/00; B60B7/06; B60B7/061; B60B7/068; B60B7/16; Y; Y10; Y10T; Y10T70/00; Y10T70/50; Y10T70/5611; Y10T70/5836; Y10T70/5889; Y10T70/5982; Y10T70/5987
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 11
Claim 1
Independent Claim
121 words
A wheel lock for a vehicle wheel of the type comprising a body having a central axially inwardly depressed attachment flange surrounded by a ridge having an axially outwardly extending surface, said wheel being adapted for attachment to said vehicle by bolt means passing through said attachment flange, said lock comprising: a first cover plate adapted to overlie said attachment flange, with its periphery substantially in contact with said surface of said ridge; screw means passing through said first cover plate adapted to engage the outer extremity of said bolt means; a second cover plate in contact with said first cover plate and overlying said screw means; and lock means passing through said first and second plates for preventing separation thereof.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
121 words
A wheel lock for a vehicle wheel of the type comprising a body having a central axially inwardly depressed attachment flange surrounded by a ridge having an axially outwardly extending surface, said wheel being adapted for attachment to said vehicle by bolt means passing through said attachment flange, said lock comprising: a first cover plate adapted to overlie said attachment flange, with its periphery substantially in contact with said surface of said ridge; screw means passing through said first cover plate adapted to engage the outer extremity of said bolt means; a second cover plate in contact with said first cover plate and overlying said screw means; and lock means passing through said first and second plates for preventing separation thereof.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
41 words
A wheel lock in accordance with claim 1 in which the outer surface of said first plate is recessed to receive said second plate, whereby the exposed surfaces of said first and second cover plates lie in substantially the same plane.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
15 words
A wheel lock in accordance with claim 1 in which said plates are substantially concentric.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
20 words
A wheel lock in accordance with claim 3 in which said lock means is substantially centrally located in said plates.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
23 words
A wheel lock in accordance with claim 3 in which said plates are centrally apertured to accomodate a protruding axle of said wheel.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
45 words
A wheel lock in accordance with claim 3 in which said first plate is provided with a central outwardly extending dome adapted to accomodate a protruding axle of said wheel and said second plate is provided with a central aperture through which said dome extends.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
19 words
A wheel lock in accordance with claim 6 in which said dome is apertured for accomodating said protruding axle.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
50 words
A wheel lock in accordance with claim 5 provided with a plurality of said lock means which are non-symmetrically located with respect to the center of said plates, at least one of said plates being provided with a balancing weight designed to counteract the unbalancing effect of said lock means.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
52 words
A wheel lock in accordance with claim 5 provided with a single lock means off-set from the center of said plates, said first plate being provided with a radially inwardly extending overhanging lip portion protruding over the rim of said second plate, said lip portion serving to prevent separation of said plates.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
27 words
A wheel lock in accordance with claim 9 wherein the weight of said lip portion is such as to counterbalance the weight of said off-set lock means.
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) | 1979-12-07 | 1980-06-07 | 1980-12-07 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1983-12-07 | 1984-06-07 | 1984-12-07 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1987-12-07 | 1988-06-07 | 1988-12-07 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |