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US4065092A
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Quick release security latch device for radio antenna base
Assignee: Southcom Inc
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Filing: 1976-04-12
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Granted: 1977-12-27
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Expires: 1996-04-12
Abstract
Abstract A quick release security latch device for a radio antenna base particularly adapted to releasably lock a base for a citizen's band radio antenna on a supporting member such as a trunk lid lip of an automobile and the like. The latch device includes a clamping loop connectible with the antenna base, a tension lever engageable wtih the clamping loop, and a bracket for mounting the tension lever on the supporting structure. The tension lever is movable between a first release position at which the clamping loop is disengageable from the tension lever for release of the antenna base from the supporting structure and a second position at which the clamping loop is tightly held to lock the antenna base on the supporting structure.
Inventors
- 👤 Maurice H. Spinks, Sr.
- 👤 Yvon E. Juge
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-05 22:47
CPC Classifications
H; H01; H01Q; H01Q1/00; H01Q1/08; H01Q1/088; Y; Y10; Y10T; Y10T24/00; Y10T24/21; Y10T24/2102
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 3
Claim 1
Independent Claim
140 words
A security latch device for quickly releasably mounting and removing a radio antenna base upon supporting structure of a vehicle comprising: a clamping loop connectible with said radio antenna and base and movable between a tensioned locking condition and a relaxed release condition; and a tension lever assembly securable with said supporting structure of said vehicle including a mounting bracket formed by a channel shaped member having a central portion adapted to be secured with said vehicle supporting structure and a tension lever formed of a channel shaped member having locking recess means for engagement by said clamping loop and pivotally secured within said mounting bracket for movement between locking and release positions for releasably engaging said clamping loop for imposing a locking tension on said clamping loop to hold said antenna base on said supporting structure of said vehicle.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
140 words
A security latch device for quickly releasably mounting and removing a radio antenna base upon supporting structure of a vehicle comprising: a clamping loop connectible with said radio antenna and base and movable between a tensioned locking condition and a relaxed release condition; and a tension lever assembly securable with said supporting structure of said vehicle including a mounting bracket formed by a channel shaped member having a central portion adapted to be secured with said vehicle supporting structure and a tension lever formed of a channel shaped member having locking recess means for engagement by said clamping loop and pivotally secured within said mounting bracket for movement between locking and release positions for releasably engaging said clamping loop for imposing a locking tension on said clamping loop to hold said antenna base on said supporting structure of said vehicle.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
65 words
A security latch device in accordance with claim 1 wherein said clamping loop comprises a one-piece wire member formed in a U-shape having side portions each provided with an end hook for engaging a lip mounting flange on said radio antenna base and said loop being provided with a bight portion of semi-circular configuration adapted to engage said locking recess means on said tention lever.
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) | 1980-12-26 | 1981-06-27 | 1981-12-27 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1984-12-26 | 1985-06-27 | 1985-12-27 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1988-12-26 | 1989-06-27 | 1989-12-27 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |