US4436232A
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Bracket for motorcycle lock
Assignee: KBL Corp BOSTON MA A CORP OF
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Filing: 1981-11-16
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Granted: 1984-03-13
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Expires: 2001-11-16
Abstract
Abstract A bracket is provided for carrying and/or storing a large U-shaped lock used to secure a motorcycle or the like by passing the U-shaped shackle through the wheel of the bike and closing the ends of the shackle by means of a cross bar locked thereto. The bracket is comprised of a flat body portion along at least one edge of which is formed a tubular or semi-tubular receptacle adapted to receive a leg of the U-shaped lock shackle. Mounted to the body portion is a fastening device for engaging the cross bar of the lock to prevent longitudinal movement thereof with respect to the bracket. The bracket when used on a motorcycle preferably is mounted against the shock absorber for the rear wheel thereof.
Inventors
- 👤 Peter L. Zane
- 👤 Michael S. Zane
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-30 21:19
CPC Classifications
B; B62; B62J; B62J11/00; B62H; B62H5/00; B62H2005/008; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S224/00; Y10S224/935; Y10T; Y10T70/00; Y10T70/50; Y10T70/5872
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 14
Claim 1
Independent Claim
111 words
A bracket mountable to a support for holding a lock having a U-shaped shackle and a cross-piece adapted to be locked perpendicularly across the legs of said shackle, said bracket comprising (a) a rigid body portion dimensioned to generally span at least between the legs of said shackle, (b) said body portion being formed with at least one channel extending along an edge thereof and adapted to receive a leg of said shackle, (c) clamp means mounted to said body portion and adapted to engage said cross-piece to prevent movement of said leg along said channel, (d) mounting means operatively associated with said bracket for mounting said bracket to said support.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
111 words
A bracket mountable to a support for holding a lock having a U-shaped shackle and a cross-piece adapted to be locked perpendicularly across the legs of said shackle, said bracket comprising (a) a rigid body portion dimensioned to generally span at least between the legs of said shackle, (b) said body portion being formed with at least one channel extending along an edge thereof and adapted to receive a leg of said shackle, (c) clamp means mounted to said body portion and adapted to engage said cross-piece to prevent movement of said leg along said channel, (d) mounting means operatively associated with said bracket for mounting said bracket to said support.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
21 words
A bracket according to claim 1 wherein said channel is in the form of a channel of generally U-shape in cross-section.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
16 words
A bracket according to claim 1 wherein said channel is in the form of a tube.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
33 words
A bracket according to claim 1 said body portion includes a pair of channels in spaced parallel relation to one another, each of said channels adapted to receive a leg of said shackle.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
15 words
A bracket according to claim 4 wherein said channels face oppositely away from one another.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
37 words
A bracket according to claim 4 wherein said body portion includes a third receptacle between said pair of receptacles whereby locks of different sizes can be mounted to said bracket using a selected pair of said receptacles.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
50 words
A bracket according to claim 1 wherein said clamp means includes a C-shaped tongue pivotally mounted to said body portion for movement in and out of engagement with said cross-piece and spring means connected between said tongue and said body portion for urging said tongue into engagement with said cross-piece.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
51 words
A bracket according to claim 7 wherein said spring means includes a resilient plate fastened to said body portion and formed with a pair of arched parallel fingers, said tongue being formed with a pair of tabs at the hinged end thereof mounted between said fingers and in pressure engagement therewith.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
34 words
A bracket according to claim 1 including a channel member mounted to the inner face of said body portion and adapted to engage a relatively fixed part of said support for stabilizing said bracket.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
25 words
A bracket according to claim 1 wherein said mounting means includes a connector bolted to said body portion and extending from the inner face thereof.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
13 words
A bracket according to claim 4 wherein said channels face towards one another.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
37 words
A bracket according to claim 1 wherein said clamp means includes a strap fastened at one end to said body portion and cooperating fastening means at each end of said strap for securing the ends thereof together.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
23 words
A bracket according to claim 1 wherein said body portion is formed with a rearwardly extending offset portion below the uppermost edge thereof.
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| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1987-03-13 | 1987-09-12 | 1988-03-13 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1991-03-13 | 1991-09-12 | 1992-03-13 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1995-03-13 | 1995-09-12 | 1996-03-13 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |