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Lock securing elongate articles to a holder
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1999-03-08
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Granted: 2001-03-20
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Expires: 2019-03-08
Abstract
Abstract A lock for the retention of articles such as box wrenches supported in place on a holder and including a barrier closely overlying the articles. Posts on the barrier include flexible segments for insertion into openings for locked engagement with the holder to retain the barrier in proximate the articles to prevent article removal from the holder. The flexible segments may be fractured by a purchaser for access to and removal of the articles.
Inventors
- 👤 Gregory R. Ernst
- 👤 Dylan G. Ernst
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-07 21:11
CPC Classifications
A; A47; A47F; A47F7/00; A47F7/02; A47F7/024; B; B25; B25H; B25H3/00; B25H3/04
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 7
Claim 1
Independent Claim
110 words
A lock for attachment to a holder of multiple elongate articles said holder having an aperture therein, said lock comprising, a barrier for overlying placement on the articles, said barrier having a rib, and retention means carried by said barrier including a post having a flexible segment for insertion through the aperture and locking engagement with the holder, said flexible segment defining a slot, surfaces on said segment being inclined to the major axis of the post facilitating insertion of the segment through the holder aperture, edges on said segment engageable with said holder when said segment is in an inserted unbiased condition to prevent segment extraction from the holder.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
110 words
A lock for attachment to a holder of multiple elongate articles said holder having an aperture therein, said lock comprising, a barrier for overlying placement on the articles, said barrier having a rib, and retention means carried by said barrier including a post having a flexible segment for insertion through the aperture and locking engagement with the holder, said flexible segment defining a slot, surfaces on said segment being inclined to the major axis of the post facilitating insertion of the segment through the holder aperture, edges on said segment engageable with said holder when said segment is in an inserted unbiased condition to prevent segment extraction from the holder.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
11 words
The lock claimed in claim 1 wherein said barrier is elongate.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
20 words
The lock claimed in claim 1 wherein said retention means comprises multiple posts integral with said barrier and spaced therealong.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
14 words
The lock claimed in claim 1 wherein said flexible segment is of frangible construction.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
17 words
The lock claimed in claim 1 wherein said barrier includes a rib integral with said retention means.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
26 words
The lock claimed in claim 4 wherein said barrier has a tang with surfaces inclined to the rib axis to enhance confinement of holder mounted articles.
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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) | 2004-03-19 | 2004-09-18 | 2005-03-20 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 2008-03-19 | 2008-09-18 | 2009-03-20 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 2012-03-19 | 2012-09-18 | 2013-03-20 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |