US4862715A
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Protective casing against theft of car radio sets
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1989-02-08
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Granted: 1989-09-05
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Expires: 2009-02-08
Abstract
Abstract A protective casing against theft of car radio sets is provided, comprised of front and rear matching sections. Integrally formed with the front casing section is a housing for the body part of a separable padlock. The shackle part of the padlock is protectively housed in an integrally formed extension of the rear casing section. The casing is mountable on the car floor by a U-shaped leg.
Inventors
- 👤 Jose Cykman
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-26 18:21
CPC Classifications
B; B60; B60R; B60R11/00; B60R11/02; B60R11/0211; B60R11/0205; B60R2011/0001; B60R2011/0003; B60R2011/0029; B60R2011/0042; B60R2011/0049; B60R2011/0064; B60R2011/0075; B60R2011/0096; Y; Y10; Y10T; Y10T70/00; Y10T70/50; Y10T70/5009; Y10T70/5889; Y10T70/5982
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 8
Claim 1
Independent Claim
116 words
A protective casing for radio sets comprising a front, hollow, parallelopiped casing section with a partly open front wall which fits around the front panel of the set; a complementary, rear casing section, dimensioned to enclose the radio set when fitted against the front section; a first housing portion integrally formed with one of the casing sections, accommodating a body of a key operated separable padlock; a second housing portion integrally formed with the other of the casing sections, accommodating a shackle of the padlock, in register with the padlock body; and a leg affixed to the bottom of the rear casing section, which leg being adapted to be secured to the floor of the car.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
116 words
A protective casing for radio sets comprising a front, hollow, parallelopiped casing section with a partly open front wall which fits around the front panel of the set; a complementary, rear casing section, dimensioned to enclose the radio set when fitted against the front section; a first housing portion integrally formed with one of the casing sections, accommodating a body of a key operated separable padlock; a second housing portion integrally formed with the other of the casing sections, accommodating a shackle of the padlock, in register with the padlock body; and a leg affixed to the bottom of the rear casing section, which leg being adapted to be secured to the floor of the car.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
50 words
The casing as claimed in claim 1 wherein the first housing portion forms part of the front casing section, an opening being formed in a wall common to the front casing section and the first housing portion, for the introduction of the padlock body therethrough into the first housing portion.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
29 words
The casing as claimed in claim 2 wherein the first and the second housing portions are located at the bottom side of the front and rear casing sections, respectively.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
29 words
The casing as claimed in claim 3 wherein the leg is generally U-shaped, one arm thereof being fastened to the bottom wall of the second housing portion by screws.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
32 words
The casing as claimed in claim 4 wherein the screws are inserted and tightened through openings formed in the top walls of the rear casing section and of the second housing portion.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
25 words
The casing as claimed in claim 5 wherein means are provided for tightening the radio set against the front wall of the front casing section.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
24 words
The casing as claimed in claim 6 wherein the tightening means comprise adjustment screws provided at the rear wall of the rear casing section.
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) | 1992-09-04 | 1993-03-06 | 1993-09-05 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1996-09-04 | 1997-03-06 | 1997-09-05 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 2000-09-04 | 2001-03-06 | 2001-09-05 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |