US4398403A
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Compact, portable locking mechanism
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1981-10-30
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Granted: 1983-08-16
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Expires: 2001-10-30
Abstract
Abstract The compact, portable locking mechanism designed primarily to be utilized in conjunction with skiis and ski poles, which takes the form of a housing having an internal chamber. The housing is normally closed by a side wall assembly. The side wall assembly is capable of being pivotally moved to an open position providing access into the interior chamber. When in the open position, the side wall assembly is to be lockable by a separate locking device defining a first enlarged locking area between the housing and the side wall assembly. A wire member is also attached to the housing and is to be utilized to define a second enclosing locking area. The separate locking device is normally to be stowed within the internal chamber when not in use, with the side wall assembly being in alignment with the periphery of the housing defining an totally enclosed structure. The skiis are to be locked confined with the first enclosing locking area, with the ski poles to be located within the second enclosing locking area.
Inventors
- 👤 Douglas B. Menick
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-06 12:50
CPC Classifications
E; E05; E05B; E05B73/00; E05B73/0005; E05B73/0011; A; A63; A63C; A63C11/00; A63C11/004; A63C11/006; Y; Y10; Y10T; Y10T70/00; Y10T70/40; Y10T70/402; Y10T70/409; Y10T70/50; Y10T70/5009
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 11
Claim 1
Independent Claim
172 words
A compact, portable locking mechanism comprising: a housing having an internal chamber, said housing having a substantially open peripheral edge; a side wall assembly capable of being located in a position substantially defining an enclosed area, said side wall assembly comprising a fixed portion and a movable portion, one end of said fixed portion being pivotally connected by first pivot means to said housing, said movable portion being pivotally connected by second pivot means to the free end of said fixed portion, said side wall assembly capable of being located in alignment with said peripheral edge defining a closed position totally enclosing said internal chamber, said side wall assembly capable of being pivoted about said first pivot means to an open position providing access through said peripheral edge into said internal chamber; and locking means for connecting said movable portion and said housing when said side wall assembly is in said open position forming a first enclosing locking area in between said housing and said fixed portion of said side wall assembly.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
172 words
A compact, portable locking mechanism comprising: a housing having an internal chamber, said housing having a substantially open peripheral edge; a side wall assembly capable of being located in a position substantially defining an enclosed area, said side wall assembly comprising a fixed portion and a movable portion, one end of said fixed portion being pivotally connected by first pivot means to said housing, said movable portion being pivotally connected by second pivot means to the free end of said fixed portion, said side wall assembly capable of being located in alignment with said peripheral edge defining a closed position totally enclosing said internal chamber, said side wall assembly capable of being pivoted about said first pivot means to an open position providing access through said peripheral edge into said internal chamber; and locking means for connecting said movable portion and said housing when said side wall assembly is in said open position forming a first enclosing locking area in between said housing and said fixed portion of said side wall assembly.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
72 words
The mechanism as defined in claim 1 wherein: said locking means comprising an elongated flexible member the ends of which are locked together by a locking device, said locking device including a lock, said lock to be openable and closeable, with said lock closed there is prevented unauthorized separation of the ends of said elongated flexible member, with said lock opened separation of said ends of said elongated flexible member is permitted.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
43 words
The compact, portable locking mechanism as defined in claim 1 including: latching means connected to said movable portion and said housing, said latching means to secure together said movable portion and said housing when said side wall assembly is in said closed position.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
39 words
The compact, portable locking mechanism as defined in claim 1 including: a second enclosing locking area being spaced from said first enclosing locking area, said second enclosing locking area being defined by a separate member connecting with said housing.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
70 words
The compact, portable locking mechanism as defined in claim 4 wherein: said separate member comprising a wire rod, said wire rod having a first end and a second end, said first end of said wire rod being permanently pivotally mounted on said housing, said second end of said wire rod being disconnectable from said housing to facilitate the insertion and removal of separate structure within said second enclosing locking area.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
24 words
The compact, portable locking mechanism as defined in claim 5 wherein: said wire rod being capable of being located entirely within said internal chamber.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
34 words
The compact, portable locking mechanism as defined in claim 1 wherein: said movable portion being adjustable to different positions relative to said housing to thereby vary the size of said first enclosing locking area.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
75 words
The compact, portable locking mechanism as defined in claim 7 wherein: said locking means comprising an elongated flexible member the ends of which are locked together by a locking device, said locking device including a lock, said lock to be openable and closable, with said lock closed there is prevented unauthorized separation of the ends of said elongated flexible member, with said lock opened separation of said ends of said elongated flexible member is permitted.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
43 words
The compact, portable locking mechanism as defined in claim 8 wherein: latching means connected to said movable portion and said housing, said latching means to secure together said movable portion and said housing when said side wall assembly is in said closed position.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
39 words
The compact, portable locking mechanism as defined in claim 9 wherein: a second enclosing locking area being spaced from said first enclosing locking area, said second enclosing locking area being defined by a separate member connecting with said housing.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
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| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1986-08-15 | 1987-02-14 | 1987-08-16 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1990-08-15 | 1991-02-14 | 1991-08-16 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1994-08-15 | 1995-02-14 | 1995-08-16 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |