US4033155A
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Padlock protecting device
Assignee: Russell Hobbs Inc
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Filing: 1976-05-24
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Granted: 1977-07-05
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Expires: 1996-05-24
Abstract
Abstract A protective device for use in combination with a padlock in securing first and second members, wherein a hasp is secured to one member and a staple to the other, has a rear wall with a staple receiving slot, front and side walls and internal cross-member. The front wall has a protruding lower edge and further depending front wall. The cross-member is trough shaped to receive the staple. A shim may be used in conjunction with the device to snugly secure the padlock within.
Inventors
- 👤 Jerry S. De Lucia
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-25 15:43
CPC Classifications
E; E05; E05B; E05B67/00; E05B67/38; Y; Y10; Y10T; Y10T292/00; Y10T292/31; Y10T70/00; Y10T70/40; Y10T70/413; Y10T70/487; Y10T70/493; Y10T70/498; Y10T70/70; Y10T70/7441; Y10T70/7915; Y10T70/7921
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 3
Claim 1
Independent Claim
140 words
A protecting device for use in combination with a padlock in securing first and second members wherein a hasp is secured to said first member and a staple is secured to said second member, comprising: a hood-like member having dimensions suitable for containing said padlock and staple therein, said member containing a rear wall having a staple receiving slot adjacent a top thereof, said member having said top, front and first and second side walls, said front wall having a relatively perpendicular outwardly protruding lip at the bottom edge thereof and a depending further front wall from the front of the outwardly projecting lip and a cross-member extending from the inside rear wall beneath said staple receiving slot to the inside front wall interior of said protruding lip, said cross-member to abut the staple and be enclosed by said padlock.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
140 words
A protecting device for use in combination with a padlock in securing first and second members wherein a hasp is secured to said first member and a staple is secured to said second member, comprising: a hood-like member having dimensions suitable for containing said padlock and staple therein, said member containing a rear wall having a staple receiving slot adjacent a top thereof, said member having said top, front and first and second side walls, said front wall having a relatively perpendicular outwardly protruding lip at the bottom edge thereof and a depending further front wall from the front of the outwardly projecting lip and a cross-member extending from the inside rear wall beneath said staple receiving slot to the inside front wall interior of said protruding lip, said cross-member to abut the staple and be enclosed by said padlock.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
18 words
A protecting device as in claim 1 wherein said cross-member is concavely rounded to receive snugly said staple.
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) | 1980-07-04 | 1981-01-03 | 1981-07-05 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1984-07-04 | 1985-01-03 | 1985-07-05 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1988-07-04 | 1989-01-03 | 1989-07-05 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |