US4027798A
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Lockable rack for fishing rods and the like
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1976-07-14
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Granted: 1977-06-07
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Expires: 1996-07-14
Abstract
Abstract A lockable rack for holding one or more fishing rods, spear guns, or similar rod-like articles, the rack being adaptable to installation on or in a vehicle, or in a building such as a garage. The rack has a mounting plate for attachment to a suitable supporting surface, the plate having open hooks to hold the rod articles. A sliding bar is secured on the mounting plate and has hook portions which meet and close the hooks of the mounting plate to retain the rod articles. A conventional padlock secures the sliding bar to the mounting plate in closed position, in which position the sliding bar also conceals the retaining screws of the mounting plate.
Inventors
- 👤 Gayland Clarence Swaim
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-05 23:33
CPC Classifications
E; E05; E05B; E05B67/00; E05B67/38; E05B67/383; A; A01; A01K; A01K97/00; A01K97/08
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 7
Claim 1
Independent Claim
125 words
A lockable rack for fishing rods and the like, comprising: an elongated mounting plate having at least one open hook extending from one longitudinal edge thereof; an elongated slide bar longitudinally slidably mounted on said mounting plate to move between an open position and a closed position; said slide bar having at least one hook portion extending from one longitudinal edge to overlap and close the open hook on said mounting plate in the closed position; said mounting plate having screw receiving holes therein for attachment to a supporting surface; said slide bar having access openings therein to expose said screw receiving holes in the open position; and locking means on said mounting plate and slide bar for receiving a lock in the closed position.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
125 words
A lockable rack for fishing rods and the like, comprising: an elongated mounting plate having at least one open hook extending from one longitudinal edge thereof; an elongated slide bar longitudinally slidably mounted on said mounting plate to move between an open position and a closed position; said slide bar having at least one hook portion extending from one longitudinal edge to overlap and close the open hook on said mounting plate in the closed position; said mounting plate having screw receiving holes therein for attachment to a supporting surface; said slide bar having access openings therein to expose said screw receiving holes in the open position; and locking means on said mounting plate and slide bar for receiving a lock in the closed position.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
46 words
A lockable rack according to claim 1, and including substantially semi-cylindrical cup members secured in said open hood and hook portion, respectively, to encircle and enclose the reel retaining nut of a fishing rod held in the rack when the rack is in the closed position.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
191 words
A lockable rack for fishing rods and the like, comprising: an elongated mounting plate having at least one open hook extending from one longitudinal edge thereof; an elongated slide bar longitudinally slidably mounted on said mounting plate to move between an open position and a closed position; said slide bar having at least one hook portion extending from one longitudinal edge to overlap and close the open hook on said mounting plate in the closed position; said slide bar having longitudinally extending guide slots therein; said mounting plate having retaining pins fixed thereto and projecting through said guide slots, the slots limiting the sliding movement of the slide bar to the open and closed positions; said mounting plate having screw receiving holes therein for attachment to a supporting surface; said slide bar having access openings therein to expose said screw receiving holes in the open position, and the slide bar concealing the holes in the closed position; said slide bar having a tab at each end thereof projecting perpendicular to the slide bar; and locking means on said mounting plate and slide bar for receiving a lock in the closed position.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
191 words
A lockable rack for fishing rods and the like, comprising: an elongated mounting plate having at least one open hook extending from one longitudinal edge thereof; an elongated slide bar longitudinally slidably mounted on said mounting plate to move between an open position and a closed position; said slide bar having at least one hook portion extending from one longitudinal edge to overlap and close the open hook on said mounting plate in the closed position; said slide bar having longitudinally extending guide slots therein; said mounting plate having retaining pins fixed thereto and projecting through said guide slots, the slots limiting the sliding movement of the slide bar to the open and closed positions; said mounting plate having screw receiving holes therein for attachment to a supporting surface; said slide bar having access openings therein to expose said screw receiving holes in the open position, and the slide bar concealing the holes in the closed position; said slide bar having a tab at each end thereof projecting perpendicular to the slide bar; and locking means on said mounting plate and slide bar for receiving a lock in the closed position.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
58 words
A lockable rack according to claim 3, wherein said locking means includes a locking lug projecting from said one longitudinal edge of the mounting plate, and a corresponding locking lug projecting from said one longitudinal edge of the slide bar, said locking lugs having lock receiving holes therein for alignment in the closed position of the slide bar.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
38 words
A lockable rack according to claim 3, wherein said mounting plate is a flat plate element and said open hooks are coplanar therewith, said slide bar being a substantially flat plate element with the hook portions coplanar therewith.
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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) | 1980-06-06 | 1980-12-06 | 1981-06-07 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1984-06-06 | 1984-12-06 | 1985-06-07 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1988-06-06 | 1988-12-06 | 1989-06-07 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |