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Padlock protector
Assignee: Mobile Mini Inc
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Filing: 1992-10-02
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Granted: 1993-11-16
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Expires: 2012-10-02
Abstract
Abstract A security device designed for protecting the shackle of a disk shaped padlock when mounted on a door of a container which consists of a housing for an armor protected latch bar which housing defines a recess providing access to an aperture in the bar by a circular shackle of the padlock. The recess also encases most of its housing exposing only the key tumbler of the lock which if tampered with will not cause movement of its concealed circular shackle. The latch bar is at least partially covered with a high carbon steel at the point it extends into an associated keeper.
Inventors
- 👤 Richard E. Bunger
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-06 13:23
CPC Classifications
E; E05; E05B; E05B67/00; E05B67/38; Y; Y10; Y10T; Y10T292/00; Y10T292/08; Y10T292/096; Y10T292/1014; Y10T292/1022; Y10T292/1025; Y10T292/79; Y10T70/00; Y10T70/40; Y10T70/413; Y10T70/487; Y10T70/493; Y10T70/498; Y10T70/70; Y10T70/7441; Y10T70/7915; Y10T70/7921
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 11
Claim 1
Independent Claim
183 words
A protective device for locking two relatively movable objects of a cargo container in a fixed relationship comprising: a longitudinally movable bar mounted on one of said objects for cooperatively engaging with a keeper mounted on the other of said objects for locking said objects together, a housing mounted on said one of said objects for enclosing said bar, said housing comprising a padlock retainer formed between its ends for providing a recess which exposes a predetermined portion of the length of said bar when said bar is in cooperative engagement with said keeper and forms an opening for receiving the shackle of a padlock, said retainer comprising two parallelly spaced members forming said recess therebetween, an aperture formed in said predetermined portion to extend through said bar for receiving the shackle of the padlock when said bar engages said keeper. said spaced members enclosing the shackle of the padlock when it extends through said aperture. said bar being provided with an armor surface covering at least the portion of said bar extending between said housing and said keeper when engaging said keeper.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
183 words
A protective device for locking two relatively movable objects of a cargo container in a fixed relationship comprising: a longitudinally movable bar mounted on one of said objects for cooperatively engaging with a keeper mounted on the other of said objects for locking said objects together, a housing mounted on said one of said objects for enclosing said bar, said housing comprising a padlock retainer formed between its ends for providing a recess which exposes a predetermined portion of the length of said bar when said bar is in cooperative engagement with said keeper and forms an opening for receiving the shackle of a padlock, said retainer comprising two parallelly spaced members forming said recess therebetween, an aperture formed in said predetermined portion to extend through said bar for receiving the shackle of the padlock when said bar engages said keeper. said spaced members enclosing the shackle of the padlock when it extends through said aperture. said bar being provided with an armor surface covering at least the portion of said bar extending between said housing and said keeper when engaging said keeper.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
231 words
A protective device for locking two relatively movable objects of a cargo container in a fixed relationship comprising: a longitudinally movable bar mounted on one of said objects for cooperatively engaging with a keeper mounted on the other of said objects for locking said objects together, a housing mounted on said one of said objects for enclosing said bar, said housing comprising a padlock retainer formed between its ends for providing a recess which exposes a predetermined portion of the length of said bar when said bar is in cooperative engagement with said keeper and forms an opening for receiving the shackle of a padlock, said retainer comprising two parallelly spaced members forming said recess therebetween, an aperture formed in said predetermined portion to extend through said bar for receiving the shackle of the padlock when said bar engages said keeper, said spaced members enclosing the shackle of the padlock when it extends through said aperture, said bar being provided with an armor surface covering at least the portion of said bar extending between said housing and said keeper when engaging said keeper, said bar comprising a flange at one end thereof for limiting the movement of said bar in interlocking engagement with said keeper, and a latch mounted on said one of said objects for engaging with said flange for holding said bar in a non-engaging position with said keeper.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
231 words
A protective device for locking two relatively movable objects of a cargo container in a fixed relationship comprising: a longitudinally movable bar mounted on one of said objects for cooperatively engaging with a keeper mounted on the other of said objects for locking said objects together, a housing mounted on said one of said objects for enclosing said bar, said housing comprising a padlock retainer formed between its ends for providing a recess which exposes a predetermined portion of the length of said bar when said bar is in cooperative engagement with said keeper and forms an opening for receiving the shackle of a padlock, said retainer comprising two parallelly spaced members forming said recess therebetween, an aperture formed in said predetermined portion to extend through said bar for receiving the shackle of the padlock when said bar engages said keeper, said spaced members enclosing the shackle of the padlock when it extends through said aperture, said bar being provided with an armor surface covering at least the portion of said bar extending between said housing and said keeper when engaging said keeper, said bar comprising a flange at one end thereof for limiting the movement of said bar in interlocking engagement with said keeper, and a latch mounted on said one of said objects for engaging with said flange for holding said bar in a non-engaging position with said keeper.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
17 words
The protective device set forth in claim 2 wherein: said bar totally formed of high carbon steel.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
18 words
The protective device set forth in claim 2 wherein: said armor surface comprises a high carbon steel collar.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
50 words
The protective device set forth in claim 2 wherein: said bar is provided with a groove extending at least partially around said bar at the end receiving said armor surface which places the exposed surface of said armor surface level with the exposed surface of the remainder of said bar.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
16 words
The protective device set forth in claim 2 wherein: said armor surface comprises a U-shaped configuration.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
24 words
The protective device set forth in claim 2 wherein: said members are spaced apart a distance slightly larger than the width of the padlock.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
40 words
The protective device set forth in claim 2 in further combination with: an armored collar secured to said housing for extending over associated ends of said housing and said keeper for shielding said movable bar when in keeper engaging position.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
17 words
The protective device set forth in claim 8 wherein said armored collar is welded to said housing.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1996-11-15 | 1997-05-17 | 1997-11-16 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 2000-11-15 | 2001-05-17 | 2001-11-16 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 2004-11-15 | 2005-05-17 | 2005-11-16 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |