US4081978A
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Mobile radio security device
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1976-11-02
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Granted: 1978-04-04
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Expires: 1996-11-02
Abstract
Abstract A mobile radio and electronic equipment security device for preventing the unauthorized removal of said mobile equipment from a vehicle in which it is mounted and installed which includes stainless steel self-threading eyebolts with lock nuts thereon for replacing the conventional mounting screws of the mobile equipment mounting structure and a two-part telescoping U-shaped rod member with each end of the open U-portion terminating in closed eyes. The eye of one of the threaded eyebolts is interengaged with the eye of one of the U-shaped ends while the eye of the other eyebolt is engaged with the remaining end of the telescoping U-shaped rod member by locking structure. In one embodiment of the device an enlarged sleeve portion provided on one part of the U member permits the other part of the U member to telescopically slide therewithin. This permits adjustment for a wide range of sizes of mobile radio and electronic equipment devices. An internal shortening rod is included with this embodiment for increasing the strength with flexibility of size. A specially designed lock structure is also provided for connecting one end of the U-shaped security rod with one of the self-threading mounting eyebolts. This locking structure consists of two interthreaded cylindrical members having enlarged flange portions externally thereof and a central key operated lock internally of the inner lock member. In another embodiment interengaging eyes on each of the rod members provides for the variation in width of the device. Another type lock structure may also be used.
Inventors
- 👤 Hollis L. Ivey
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-02 10:42
CPC Classifications
B; B60; B60R; B60R11/00; B60R11/02; B60R11/0205; B60R2011/0042; B60R2011/0049; B60R2011/0064; B60R2011/0066; B60R2011/008; B60R2011/0085; B60R2011/0096; Y; Y10; Y10T; Y10T70/00; Y10T70/50; Y10T70/5009
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 10
Claim 1
Independent Claim
215 words
A mobile radio and electronic equipment security device comprising; first means for replacing the conventional mounting bolts as used with the normal mounting bracket of mobile radio and electronic equipment devices, second means engageable with the first means for positively securing same, and locking means associated with the first and second means for preventing unauthorized opening of the overall device, the locking means including an entirely separate lock structure, the first means including at least one eyebolt member provided with equipment engaging means at the end thereof opposite to the eye structure, and the second means including a pivotally mounted primary security rod associated with the eye of the eyebolt and a secondary security rod lockable at the other end with the said locking means, the second means further including adjusting means for ready adjustment of the length of the security rod members to whatever size the mobile equipment device may be, the secondary rod member being provided at the end opposite to the adjusting means with an eye construction, and a second eyebolt member is provided with means for attachment to the mobile equipment device, and with the eye thereof in position for association with the eye construction on the end of the secondary rod member for appropriate locking by the said locking means.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
215 words
A mobile radio and electronic equipment security device comprising; first means for replacing the conventional mounting bolts as used with the normal mounting bracket of mobile radio and electronic equipment devices, second means engageable with the first means for positively securing same, and locking means associated with the first and second means for preventing unauthorized opening of the overall device, the locking means including an entirely separate lock structure, the first means including at least one eyebolt member provided with equipment engaging means at the end thereof opposite to the eye structure, and the second means including a pivotally mounted primary security rod associated with the eye of the eyebolt and a secondary security rod lockable at the other end with the said locking means, the second means further including adjusting means for ready adjustment of the length of the security rod members to whatever size the mobile equipment device may be, the secondary rod member being provided at the end opposite to the adjusting means with an eye construction, and a second eyebolt member is provided with means for attachment to the mobile equipment device, and with the eye thereof in position for association with the eye construction on the end of the secondary rod member for appropriate locking by the said locking means.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
250 words
A mobile radio and electronic equipment security device comprising; first means for replacing the conventional mounting bolts as used with the normal mounting bracket of mobile radio and electronic equipment devices, second means engageable with the first means for positively securing same, and locking means associated with the first and second means for preventing unauthorized opening of the overall device, the locking means including an entirely separate lock structure, the first means including at least one eyebolt member provided with equipment engaging means at the end thereof opposite to the eye structure, and the second means including a pivotally mounted primary security rod associated with the eye of the eyebolt and a secondary security rod lockable at the other end with the said locking means, the second means further including adjusting means for ready adjustment of the length of the security rod members to whatever size the mobile equipment device may be, the adjusting means including an enlarged tubular member integral with the primary security rod on the end opposite to the end attached to the eyebolt, and the second rod member telescoping within the enlarged portion, the secondary rod member being provided at the end opposite to the telescopic portion with an eye construction, and a second eyebolt member is provided with means for attachment to the mobile equipment device, and with the eye thereof in position for association with the eye construction on the end of the secondary rod member for appropriate locking by the said locking means.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
250 words
A mobile radio and electronic equipment security device comprising; first means for replacing the conventional mounting bolts as used with the normal mounting bracket of mobile radio and electronic equipment devices, second means engageable with the first means for positively securing same, and locking means associated with the first and second means for preventing unauthorized opening of the overall device, the locking means including an entirely separate lock structure, the first means including at least one eyebolt member provided with equipment engaging means at the end thereof opposite to the eye structure, and the second means including a pivotally mounted primary security rod associated with the eye of the eyebolt and a secondary security rod lockable at the other end with the said locking means, the second means further including adjusting means for ready adjustment of the length of the security rod members to whatever size the mobile equipment device may be, the adjusting means including an enlarged tubular member integral with the primary security rod on the end opposite to the end attached to the eyebolt, and the second rod member telescoping within the enlarged portion, the secondary rod member being provided at the end opposite to the telescopic portion with an eye construction, and a second eyebolt member is provided with means for attachment to the mobile equipment device, and with the eye thereof in position for association with the eye construction on the end of the secondary rod member for appropriate locking by the said locking means.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
55 words
The structure as set forth in claim 2, wherein the locking means for securing the two eye members together includes a two part cylindrical lock structure, and each of the cylindrical parts complement each other and are provided with enlarged flange portions for association with the outside portions of the eyes of the respective members.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
53 words
The structure as set forth in claim 3, wherein one of the cylindrical members of the lock means has an elongated cylindrical portion with extending flange midway therealong, and one end being provided with a knurled finger gripping surface, and the other end being provided with a central aperture with screw threads therein.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
72 words
The structure as set forth in claim 4, wherein the other complementary portion of the lock means includes a second cylindrical member having a projecting flange portion midway thereof, one end being provided with external threads thereon for complementary mating with the internal threads of the aforesaid first member when the secondary member is screwed into the first member, and also provided with lock means internally thereof operable by an appropriate key.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
44 words
The structure as set forth in claim 2, wherein a third rod member is included of a length shorter than the enlarged tubular member integral with the primary security rod, and is inside of the tubular member for increasing the strength of the device.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
41 words
The structure as set forth in claim 2, wherein the first and second eyebolt members are each provided with a lock nut for securing the respective eyebolt members in a desired fixed position with respect to the equipment device being secured.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
60 words
The structure as set forth in claim 1, wherein the adjusting means includes an eye member integral with the primary security rod on the end opposite to the end attached to the eyebolt, and the secondary rod member also is provided with an eye member integral therewith, and said respective eye members are interengaged with the respective opposite rod members.
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) | 1981-04-03 | 1981-10-03 | 1982-04-04 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1985-04-03 | 1985-10-03 | 1986-04-04 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1989-04-03 | 1989-10-03 | 1990-04-04 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |