US4012065A
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Container securing device
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1975-06-16
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Granted: 1977-03-15
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Expires: 1995-06-16
Abstract
Abstract A removable container securing device, preventing unauthorized persons, who don't know its operation, from opening the container. The device includes a channel-shaped body having a T-shaped slot capable of engaging a pin fastened to the container.
Inventors
- 👤 Clair J. Miller
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-02 17:52
CPC Classifications
E; E05; E05B; E05B65/00; E05B65/0014; Y; Y10; Y10T; Y10T292/00; Y10T292/34
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
161 words
The combination of a container defining a door frame with a pin thereon, an outwardly pivotable door having a door handle, the door attached to the container in closable relation to the door frame and a securing device wherein the improvement comprises: a removable securing device having a first, second, and third side, the sides defining an elongate U-shaped channel adapted to cover the handle; a horizontal slot in the first side, the horizontal slot intersecting a vertical slot to form a passageway containing a substantially 90° angle; the first side removably attached to the container between the door frame and the door so that during attachment of the securing device, the slot engages the pin on the door frame sequentially, the first engagement being along the horizontal slot and the second engagement being along the vertical slot; and upon attachment the second and third sides substantially surround and cover the door handle; whereby outward opening of the door is prevented.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
161 words
The combination of a container defining a door frame with a pin thereon, an outwardly pivotable door having a door handle, the door attached to the container in closable relation to the door frame and a securing device wherein the improvement comprises: a removable securing device having a first, second, and third side, the sides defining an elongate U-shaped channel adapted to cover the handle; a horizontal slot in the first side, the horizontal slot intersecting a vertical slot to form a passageway containing a substantially 90° angle; the first side removably attached to the container between the door frame and the door so that during attachment of the securing device, the slot engages the pin on the door frame sequentially, the first engagement being along the horizontal slot and the second engagement being along the vertical slot; and upon attachment the second and third sides substantially surround and cover the door handle; whereby outward opening of the door is prevented.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
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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) | 1980-03-14 | 1980-09-13 | 1981-03-15 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1984-03-14 | 1984-09-13 | 1985-03-15 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1988-03-14 | 1988-09-13 | 1989-03-15 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |