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US4068856A
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Safety spare tire locking bolt
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1967-08-08
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Granted: 1978-01-17
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Expires: 1987-08-08
Abstract
Abstract A spare tire locking device to secure a spare tire wheel to the floor or sides of the trunk of an automobile. The hooked portion of a long J-shaped shaft is passed under a bracket in the trunk with the straight portion passing through and extending beyond the standard bolt holes in the wheel. That portion of the shaft which extends immediately beyond the wheel has a section of larger diameter with a crosshole suitable for the passage of an ordinary padlock shackle. The padlock is protected and concealed from view by a large washer and nut at the shaft end.
Inventors
- 👤 Herbert Harris
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-05 18:33
CPC Classifications
B; B62; B62D; B62D43/00; B62D43/06
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
104 words
A spare tire holding and locking device comprising; a padlock having a shackle, a shaft bent at its lower end to hook under a bracket on a flat interior surface of an automobile trunk, said shaft having a straight portion for extending through a bolt hole in a spare tire wheel when the tire is flat against said surface, said straight portion including an upper portion of increased diameter which has a crosshold formed therethrough removably receiving the padlock shackle, said upper portion being threaded at its end for receiving a washer and threaded nut for the purpose of protecting and concealing the padlock.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
104 words
A spare tire holding and locking device comprising; a padlock having a shackle, a shaft bent at its lower end to hook under a bracket on a flat interior surface of an automobile trunk, said shaft having a straight portion for extending through a bolt hole in a spare tire wheel when the tire is flat against said surface, said straight portion including an upper portion of increased diameter which has a crosshold formed therethrough removably receiving the padlock shackle, said upper portion being threaded at its end for receiving a washer and threaded nut for the purpose of protecting and concealing the padlock.
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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) | 1981-01-16 | 1981-07-18 | 1982-01-17 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1985-01-16 | 1985-07-18 | 1986-01-17 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1989-01-16 | 1989-07-18 | 1990-01-17 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |