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US4122693A
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Shackle guard for padlocks
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1977-12-12
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Granted: 1978-10-31
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Expires: 1997-12-12
Abstract
Abstract A shackle guard is provided for a padlock. The guard includes a housing having a cavity in one end. Reliefs are provided in the housing for receiving, into the cavity, a shackle portion of a padlock and a member to be secured by the padlock. A shackle-securing member is provided in the housing for securing the shackle within the cavity.
Inventors
- 👤 Rolla W. Barr
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-04 10:32
CPC Classifications
E; E05; E05B; E05B67/00; E05B67/38; Y; Y10; Y10T; Y10T70/00; Y10T70/40; Y10T70/413; Y10T70/487; Y10T70/493; Y10T70/498; Y10T70/50; Y10T70/5611; Y10T70/5854; Y10T70/5889; Y10T70/5982; Y10T70/5987
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 20
Claim 1
Independent Claim
82 words
A shackle guard for padlocks comprising: a housing having a cavity in one end thereof, a first relief in the housing adjacent the one end for receiving, into the cavity, a shackle portion of an associated padlock, and a second relief in the housing opposite the first relief and adjacent the one end for receiving, into the cavity, an associated member to be secured by the padlock; and shackle-securing means connected in the housing for releasably securing the shackle within the cavity.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
82 words
A shackle guard for padlocks comprising: a housing having a cavity in one end thereof, a first relief in the housing adjacent the one end for receiving, into the cavity, a shackle portion of an associated padlock, and a second relief in the housing opposite the first relief and adjacent the one end for receiving, into the cavity, an associated member to be secured by the padlock; and shackle-securing means connected in the housing for releasably securing the shackle within the cavity.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
15 words
The shackle guard of claim 1 wherein the shackle-securing means is recessed within the cavity.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
13 words
The shackle guard of claim 1 wherein the housing has a rectangular cross-section.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
16 words
The shackle guard of claim 1 wherein the housing has at least one outer flat surface.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
20 words
The shackle guard of claim 1 wherein the first and second reliefs are in open communication with the one end.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
28 words
The shackle guard of claim 1 wherein the first relief is in open communication with the one end and the second relief is spaced from the one end.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
86 words
In combination with a padlock and an associated member secured by the padlock, a shackle guard comprising: a housing having a cavity in one end thereof, a first relief in the housing adjacent the one end for receiving, into the cavity, a shackle portion of the padlock, and a second relief in the housing opposite the first relief and adjacent the one end for receiving, into the cavity, the associated member; and shackle-securing means connected to the housing for releasably securing the shackle within the cavity.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
86 words
In combination with a padlock and an associated member secured by the padlock, a shackle guard comprising: a housing having a cavity in one end thereof, a first relief in the housing adjacent the one end for receiving, into the cavity, a shackle portion of the padlock, and a second relief in the housing opposite the first relief and adjacent the one end for receiving, into the cavity, the associated member; and shackle-securing means connected to the housing for releasably securing the shackle within the cavity.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
14 words
The combination of claim 7 wherein the shackle-securing means is recessed within the cavity.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
19 words
The combination of claim 7 wherein the first and second reliefs are in open communication with the one end.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
27 words
The combination of claim 7 wherein the first relief is in open communication with the one end and the second relief is spaced from the one end.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
60 words
A shackle guard for padlocks comprising: a housing having a cavity in one end thereof; a sidewall surrounding the cavity and terminating at the one end, the sidewall including opposed first and second reliefs formed therethrough adjacent the one end; and shackle-securing means connected to the housing and recessed within the cavity for releasably securing the shackle within the cavity.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
60 words
A shackle guard for padlocks comprising: a housing having a cavity in one end thereof; a sidewall surrounding the cavity and terminating at the one end, the sidewall including opposed first and second reliefs formed therethrough adjacent the one end; and shackle-securing means connected to the housing and recessed within the cavity for releasably securing the shackle within the cavity.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
20 words
The shackle guard of claim 11 wherein the first and second reliefs are in open communication with the one end.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
28 words
The shackle guard of claim 11 wherein the first relief is in open communication with the one end and the second relief is spaced from the one end.
Claim 17
Dependent Claim
103 words
A shackle guard for padlocks including a housing defining a cavity therein and a wall surrounding the cavity, the improvement comprising: the wall defining first means in open communication with one end of the housing for permitting a shackle portion of a padlock to pass therethrough into and out of the cavity; the wall further defining second means, opposite the first means and in open communication with the one end for permitting a member to be secured by the padlock to pass therethrough into and out of the cavity; and means connected to the housing for releasably securing the shackle within the cavity.
Claim 18
Dependent Claim
103 words
A shackle guard for padlocks including a housing defining a cavity therein and a wall surrounding the cavity, the improvement comprising: the wall defining first means in open communication with one end of the housing for permitting a shackle portion of a padlock to pass therethrough into and out of the cavity; the wall further defining second means, opposite the first means and in open communication with the one end for permitting a member to be secured by the padlock to pass therethrough into and out of the cavity; and means connected to the housing for releasably securing the shackle within the cavity.
Claim 19
Dependent Claim
88 words
A shackle guard for padlocks including a housing defining a cavity therein and a wall surrounding the cavity, the improvement comprising: the wall defining first means in open communication with one end of the housing for permitting a shackle portion of the padlock to pass therethrough into and out of the cavity; and the wall further defining second means, opposite the first means and spaced from the one end for permitting a member to be secured by the padlock to pass therethrough into and out of the cavity.
Claim 20
Dependent Claim
88 words
A shackle guard for padlocks including a housing defining a cavity therein and a wall surrounding the cavity, the improvement comprising: the wall defining first means in open communication with one end of the housing for permitting a shackle portion of the padlock to pass therethrough into and out of the cavity; and the wall further defining second means, opposite the first means and spaced from the one end for permitting a member to be secured by the padlock to pass therethrough into and out of the cavity.
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) | 1981-10-30 | 1982-05-01 | 1982-10-31 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1985-10-30 | 1986-05-01 | 1986-10-31 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1989-10-30 | 1990-05-01 | 1990-10-31 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |