US5096249A
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Anti-theft vehicle container
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1991-01-30
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Granted: 1992-03-17
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Expires: 2011-01-30
Abstract
Abstract An anti-theft container for a vehicle utilizing an enclosure having a bottom portion and a side portion extending therefrom. The enclosure also possesses a top portion which may be hingedly attached to the bottom portion. The enclosure is slidably fastened beneath the seat of the vehicle and is formed with a bar connected to the enclosure to aid in the locking of the container beneath the seat of the vehicle. A lock is linked to the bar and engages a track which extends along one side of the enclosure.
Inventors
- 👤 Troy Hines
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-08 16:49
CPC Classifications
B; B60; B60R; B60R7/00; B60R7/04; B60R7/043
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 9
Claim 1
Independent Claim
99 words
An anti-theft container for a vehicle having seats elevated from the floor of the vehicle, comprising: a. an enclosure, said enclosure having a bottom portion and side portion extending therefrom, said enclosure also having a top portion; b. means for slidably fastening said enclosure beneath a seat of the vehicle; and c. means for locking said container to a selected position beneath the seat, said locking means including a bar connected to said enclosure, a lock linked to said bar and one track extending along said enclosure, said one track having a multiplicity of slots engagable by said lock.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
99 words
An anti-theft container for a vehicle having seats elevated from the floor of the vehicle, comprising: a. an enclosure, said enclosure having a bottom portion and side portion extending therefrom, said enclosure also having a top portion; b. means for slidably fastening said enclosure beneath a seat of the vehicle; and c. means for locking said container to a selected position beneath the seat, said locking means including a bar connected to said enclosure, a lock linked to said bar and one track extending along said enclosure, said one track having a multiplicity of slots engagable by said lock.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
43 words
The security container of claim 2 in which said means for slidably fastening said enclosure beneath a seat of the vehicle includes said one track being fastened to the vehicle, one what connected to said bar and being movable on said one track.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
68 words
The security container of claim 2 in which said means for slidingly fastening said enclosure beneath a seat of the vehicle further includes another track connected to said bar and said enclosure, and another wheel connected to said one track, said one and another wheels lying within said another track said another track lying within said one track and being movable thereto with said bar and said enclosure.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
33 words
The security container of claim 1 in which said means for slidingly fastening said enclosure beneath a seat includes means for sliding said enclosure outwardly from beneath, and adjacent to the vehicle seat.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
23 words
The security container of claim 1 which said top portion additionally comprises a cover movably connected to said top side of said enclosure.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
17 words
The security container of claim 5 which additionally comprises means for locking said cover to said enclosure.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
14 words
The security container of claim 6 in which said cover includes a transparent portion.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
19 words
The security container of claim 1 in which said enclosure further comprises a partition forming compartments within said container.
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) | 1995-03-17 | 1995-09-16 | 1996-03-17 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1999-03-17 | 1999-09-16 | 2000-03-17 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 2003-03-17 | 2003-09-16 | 2004-03-17 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |