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US4079604A
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Universal adjustable padlock mount for vehicle accessories
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1977-03-28
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Granted: 1978-03-21
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Expires: 1997-03-28
Abstract
Abstract The invention comprises a universal lockable mount to retain a Citizens Band radio or other accessory to the underside of a vehicle dashboard or to a vehicle accessory hump mount. Upper and lower portions of the mount slide together to form a box enclosing fasteners and thereby preventing access to the fasteners without first unlocking a padlock or other locking means and sliding apart the upper and lower portions. The lower portion includes depending covers to prevent access to conventional fasteners at the sides of the accessory and the accessory support bracket. The mount includes adjustable means to accommodate accessories of differing width and to permit the accessory to be adjusted to an angular position relative to the dashboard or hump mount of the vehicle.
Inventors
- 👤 Gary H. Anderegg
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-31 08:13
CPC Classifications
B; B60; B60R; B60R11/00; B60R11/02; B60R11/0205; B60R2011/0001; B60R2011/0003; B60R2011/0005; B60R2011/0042; B60R2011/0049; B60R2011/005; B60R2011/0061; B60R2011/0078; B60R2011/008; B60R2011/0084; B60R2011/0085; B60R2011/0096; Y; Y10; Y10T; Y10T70/00; Y10T70/50; Y10T70/5009
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 10
Claim 1
Independent Claim
138 words
In an improved mount for detachably fastening an accessory to a vehicle, including, an upper portion having means for attachment to a vehicle, a lower portion slideably engageable with the upper portion, the lower portion including a box member and two opposed cover members, means for attaching a lock to retain the upper and lower portions in engagement and means for attaching an accessory to the lower portion, the improvement comprising, overlapping extensions on the cover members, parallel slots in the extensions, at least two slots in the box member non-parallel to the slots in the extensions and adjustable fastening means extending through the slots in the extensions and the slots in the box member thereby permitting firstly, adjustment of the distance between the cover members and secondly, the box member position relative to both the cover members.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
138 words
In an improved mount for detachably fastening an accessory to a vehicle, including, an upper portion having means for attachment to a vehicle, a lower portion slideably engageable with the upper portion, the lower portion including a box member and two opposed cover members, means for attaching a lock to retain the upper and lower portions in engagement and means for attaching an accessory to the lower portion, the improvement comprising, overlapping extensions on the cover members, parallel slots in the extensions, at least two slots in the box member non-parallel to the slots in the extensions and adjustable fastening means extending through the slots in the extensions and the slots in the box member thereby permitting firstly, adjustment of the distance between the cover members and secondly, the box member position relative to both the cover members.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
16 words
The improved mount according to claim 1 wherein at least one box member slot is curved.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
16 words
The improved mount according to claim 2 including a central pivot hole in the box member.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
20 words
The improved mount according to claim 1 wherein the box member includes two curved slots and two parallel straight slots.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
49 words
The improved mount according to claim 1 wherein the box member includes a front and an oblique slot in the front and wherein a twisted tongue extends from the upper portion and is adapted to extend through the oblique slot upon full engagement of the upper and lower portions.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
54 words
The improved mount according to claim 1 wherein the box member includes a front and at least one hole in the front and wherein a flange extends from the upper portion, the flange including at least one hole adapted for alignment with the front hole when the upper and lower portions are fully engaged.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
34 words
The improved mount according to claim 1 wherein the upper portion includes means to retain the shank of a padlock thereto and the box member includes means to engage the shank of a padlock.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
32 words
The improved mount according to claim 7 wherein the means to engage the shank of a padlock comprise a front on the box member and at least one hole in the front.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
25 words
The improved mount according to claim 7 wherein the means to retain the shank of a padlock rigidly affix the shank to the upper portion.
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) | 1981-03-20 | 1981-09-19 | 1982-03-21 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1985-03-20 | 1985-09-19 | 1986-03-21 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1989-03-20 | 1989-09-19 | 1990-03-21 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |