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Lock for vehicles
Assignee: FREEDOM INDUSTRIES Inc
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Filing: 1975-11-03
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Granted: 1977-02-15
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Expires: 1995-11-03
Abstract
Abstract A lock device for vehicles such as bicycles and motorcycles having tubular frames which comprises a cable or chain threaded into an opening in a frame member with a stop to prevent full extraction from the frame, and a loop to receive a padlock shackle to lock the vehicle to a post or to lock the wheel of a vehicle to prevent rotation.
Inventors
- 👤 Roger A. Schott
- 👤 Lawrence A. Schott
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-30 10:54
CPC Classifications
B; B62; B62H; B62H5/00; B62H5/003; F; F16; F16B; F16B7/00; F16B7/22; F16B2200/00; F16B2200/20; Y; Y10; Y10T; Y10T70/00; Y10T70/50; Y10T70/5872; Y10T70/5876
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 6
Claim 1
Independent Claim
140 words
A conversion lock system for a tubular frame vehicle such as a bicycle which utilizes an elongate flexible member such as a cable or chain slidable into a hollow elongate frame member which comprises: a. a short tubular member inserted through an opening in said frame member at an angle having one portion of one end jammed against an inner wall of said frame member opposite said opening and the other end projecting from said frame member, b. a cable member threaded through said tubular member, c. a withdrawal stop and a lock loop on said cable member, said stop and said loop having effective diameters larger than the inside diameter of said tubular member to prevent removal of said cable member, and d. means interengaging said tubular member and said frame member to secure the tubular member in place.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
140 words
A conversion lock system for a tubular frame vehicle such as a bicycle which utilizes an elongate flexible member such as a cable or chain slidable into a hollow elongate frame member which comprises: a. a short tubular member inserted through an opening in said frame member at an angle having one portion of one end jammed against an inner wall of said frame member opposite said opening and the other end projecting from said frame member, b. a cable member threaded through said tubular member, c. a withdrawal stop and a lock loop on said cable member, said stop and said loop having effective diameters larger than the inside diameter of said tubular member to prevent removal of said cable member, and d. means interengaging said tubular member and said frame member to secure the tubular member in place.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
39 words
A lock means as defined in claim 1 in which said interengaging means comprises a tang on said tubular member pointing toward said other end and lodged against an inner wall of the frame member adjacent the opening therein.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
38 words
A lock means as defined in claim 1 in which said withdrawal stop comprises a collar secured on said cable member inside said frame member and having pronged projections extending radially outward to block egress through said opening.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
40 words
A lock means as defined in claim 1 in which said tubular member has associated therewith a resilient collar means to serve as a wiper to remove moisture from said cable member as it is inserted into said frame member.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
47 words
A lock means as defined in claim 4 in which said resilient collar means comprises an O-ring within said tubular member and a resilient cap ring outside said tubular member each dimensioned to squeegee water from said cable member as it is inserted into said frame member.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1980-02-15 | 1980-08-16 | 1981-02-15 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1984-02-15 | 1984-08-16 | 1985-02-15 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1988-02-15 | 1988-08-16 | 1989-02-15 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |