US4134121A
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Security cover for trunk and roof mounted antenna
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1977-12-19
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Granted: 1979-01-09
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Expires: 1997-12-19
Abstract
Abstract A security cover consisting of a mounting bracket, a base cover, a main body, and a swivel section. A plastic or rubber mounting pad protects the paint on the vehicle, and a coil spring between the base cover and main body allows for heighth variations in the antenna base.
Inventors
- 👤 William Northcutt
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-29 14:21
CPC Classifications
H; H01; H01Q; H01Q1/00; H01Q1/12; H01Q1/20; H01Q1/27; H01Q1/32; H01Q1/325; H01Q1/3275
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 4
Claim 1
Independent Claim
127 words
A security cover for an antenna mounted on an automobile comprising: a. A means for mounting the cover on the automobile, b. A mounting pad constructed of resilient material, c. A base cover which snaps onto the mounting bracket, d. A main body, which slides through a hole in base cover, having a spring recess, and having a spherical top, e. A coil spring which slides over the main body and rests on a spring recess in the main body separating the base cover from the main body, f. A swivel section having a spherical base, which rotatably mates with the spherical top of the main body, and having an intermediate cylindrical section and a top cylindrical section with an antenna hole through which the antenna passes.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
127 words
A security cover for an antenna mounted on an automobile comprising: a. A means for mounting the cover on the automobile, b. A mounting pad constructed of resilient material, c. A base cover which snaps onto the mounting bracket, d. A main body, which slides through a hole in base cover, having a spring recess, and having a spherical top, e. A coil spring which slides over the main body and rests on a spring recess in the main body separating the base cover from the main body, f. A swivel section having a spherical base, which rotatably mates with the spherical top of the main body, and having an intermediate cylindrical section and a top cylindrical section with an antenna hole through which the antenna passes.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
56 words
The invention of claim 1 wherein the means for mounting the cover on a trunk lid of an automobile consists of a mounting bracket of generally horseshoe shape with hooks having a plurality of screw holes, and set screws wherein the mounting bracket hooks onto the trunk lid and is secured thereto by the set screws.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
35 words
The invention of claim 1 whereon the means for mounting the cover on a roof installation of an automobile consists of a mounting bracket generally a flat plate with a center hole and two flanges.
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| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1986-01-08 | 1986-07-10 | 1987-01-09 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1990-01-08 | 1990-07-10 | 1991-01-09 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |