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SPARE TIRE AND RIM THEFT PREVENTION DEVICE |
US12362172 |
2009-01-29 |
US20100186467A1 |
2010-07-29 |
John Walter REIDL; Rose Reidl; James Vari; Rohald Vari |
A device for preventing theft of a spare tire and rim comprising, a first cylinder having a length, an inner diameter and an outer diameter, a second cylinder having a length, an inner diameter and an outer diameter, a spring and a cable. The cylinders prevent access to a cable holding the spare tire and rim in place for storage. The cylinders protect the cable from being severed whereby the tire and rim would be released from storage and could be stolen. |
102 |
TIRE SECURING DEVICE |
US12113125 |
2008-04-30 |
US20090272158A1 |
2009-11-05 |
Mark Hanson |
The present invention generally relates to a device for securing a tire to a vehicle so as to reduce the accidental or unauthorized removal of the tire from the vehicle. The device is particularly suitable for preventing the theft of a spare tire from a vehicle. More specifically, the device prevents an unauthorized user from gaining access to an opening in the vehicle which is used to lower and remove the spare. As a result, the device may save an individual hundreds of dollars and the annoyance of not having a spare tire when needed. The device is easily installed in many vehicles in around one minute. |
103 |
Lug wrench and spare tire locking assembly |
US10166559 |
2002-06-12 |
US06749094B1 |
2004-06-15 |
Dennis D. Dexel |
A lug wrench and spare tire locking assembly that is attached to a motor vehicle or trailer which includes a hollow wrench carrier body (20) having four open-ended slots (22) at right angles to each other that are configured to interface with a four-way lug-wrench (56). The body has a pair of opposed short legs (24) formed between two adjacent slots, and another pair of opposed long legs (26) formed between each remaining slot. The body also includes a shackle lock pin (28) that extends beyond the legs. A slotted flange (38) is joined to a vehicle bracket (44) and threaded shaft (36) connects the body to the flange. A spare wheel is fastened to the vehicle bracket on top of the flange and a four-way lug-wrench (56) is placed over the wheel interfacing with the slots in the body. A locking plate (58), that has a shackle-less padlock permanently attached thereon, is positioned over the shackle lock pin and the pin penetrates into the padlock while the short legs of the carrier body engage the underside of the locking plate and the long legs penetrate the plate, providing attachment of both the lug-wrench and spare tire and wheel to a vehicle. |
104 |
Spare tire lock and lug wrench placement device |
US09552548 |
2000-04-19 |
US06427885B1 |
2002-08-06 |
Dennis D. Dexel |
A spare tire lock and lug wrench placement device designed to be attached to a motor vehicle or trailer. The device includes a hollow wrench carrier body (20) having an extended shackle lock pin (24) with the body removably connected to a round threaded shaft (32). The shaft attaches to a slotted flange assembly (34) which in turn mounts directly to a spare wheel carrier (40) to accommodate various widths of spare tires. A shackle-less padlock (64) is permanently mounted in a locking cover (60) that slips over the body and captivates a four way lug wrench (54) using open ended slots (22) and (62) in the body and cover. The wrench is locked in place on the outside of the wheel and a emblem plate (56) covers the body and padlock which prevents theft of both the tire and wrench. A second embodiment replaces the locking cover with a conventional lock (70), having the U-shaped shackle permanently installed in a round body, (66) eliminating the use of a cover or emblem plate while functioning in the same manner. A third embodiment is for storage of the lug wrench on a bulkhead or vehicle wall by replacing the slotted flange with a bulkhead mounting plate (72) while using the other elements as described. |
105 |
Spare tire locking device |
US62391696 |
1996-03-28 |
US5638711C1 |
2001-05-15 |
SCHOTTHOEFER GERALD R |
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106 |
Device for securing a spare tire |
US516516 |
1995-08-17 |
US6164100A |
2000-12-26 |
Gerald R. Schotthoefer |
A locking shaft extends from the end of the hoist shaft through the hole in the rear bumper of a vehicle. The front end of the locking shaft is tapered to fit within the end of the hoist shaft. A padlock fits within a hole in the locking shaft adjacent to the bumper. The padlock prevents unauthorized removal of the locking shaft from the hoist shaft. If the locking shaft and the hoist shaft are rotated, the padlock contacts a lip on the bumper and prevents further rotation of the locking shaft and the hoist shaft. |
107 |
Hole-blocking device |
US779307 |
1997-01-06 |
US5802895A |
1998-09-08 |
Timothy C. Osgood |
This application discloses novel device for blocking an access port in a vehicle bumper featuring a linear member carrying an elastically expandable element at one end and lug-key actuation mechanism at the other end, and adapted for insertion through the hole and thence, actuation of key lug to thereby expand expandable element to thereby block access through the hole. |
108 |
Spare tire security device |
US190286 |
1994-02-02 |
US5582048A |
1996-12-10 |
Gerald R. Schotthoefer |
A cylindrical winch tube cover is placed over the rear end of the hoist shaft for blocking access to the rear end of the hoist shaft. A lock bracket is mounted on the winch tube cover, and a padlock secures the lock bracket to the winch tube cover and prevents removal of the winch tube cover from the hoist shaft. The shackle of the padlock passes through a pair of aligned holes in the lock bracket and a groove in the winch tube cover. |
109 |
Spare tire locking device |
US95283 |
1993-07-21 |
US5343722A |
1994-09-06 |
Ernest W. Richardson |
A locking device is provided for a vehicle having a spare tire hoist system for storage of the spare tire. The locking device includes a tubular member having a first end adapted to mateably engage an actuator tube on the hoist, and a second end. The second end includes a press-fit pin or extendable pin that engages the bumper to prevent the tubular member from being removed, and further includes a lock that prevents the tubular member from being rotated without removing the lock. The second end also includes a partially flattened section that can be engaged by a wedge-shaped end of a vehicle lug wrench. |
110 |
Security tool absence alarm system |
US176686 |
1994-01-03 |
US5331306A |
1994-07-19 |
John W. Carruthers, II |
An alarm system for use with vehicles having a part requiring a special security tool for attachment or removal includes a bracket for removably holding the tool in a storage position, a normally closed electric proximity switch which opens when the tool is in the storage position, and an electric alarm. The proximity switch and alarm are wired in a circuit which is energized only when the vehicle ignition switch is on. When the tool is away from its storage position, the proximity switch is closed, and the alarm alerts the driver of such fact when the vehicle ignition is turned on. A preferred system includes a permanent disc magnet mounted on the security tool, a magnetically actuated reed proximity switch, and a magnetic buzzer alarm, the permanent magnet and switch being mounted on the tool and bracket respectively in such locations that the magnet is within the actuation distance of the switch when the tool is in its storage position. |
111 |
Spare tire hoist anti-theft device |
US43694 |
1993-04-08 |
US5330313A |
1994-07-19 |
Doris E. Easterwood |
In a vehicle having a spare tire and wheel assembly supported adjacent the depending rearward limit thereof by a cable hoist operated by a rearwardly projected hoist shaft terminating adjacent the rearward bumper of the vehicle. A lockable shaft is extended through the bumper and engages the rearward end of the shaft for receiving a lock and preventing access to the rearward end of the hoist shaft. A sleeve surrounds the lockable shaft and an elongated sleeve surrounds the hoist shaft in shielding relation preventing access thereto by an unauthorized person. |
112 |
Security device for securing a spare tire |
US746993 |
1991-08-19 |
US5199287A |
1993-04-06 |
Kirby L. McClary |
A security device is disclosed for securing a spare tire mounted on a hoist having a hoist shaft accessible through an opening in a bumper. The device has a cup that fits over the end of the hoist shaft to prevent access to the hoist shaft. A locking shaft extends from the cup and through the opening in the bumper. A padlock through an aperture on the locking shaft prevents removal of the device. If the device is moved to the rear, the cup prevents the locking shaft from moving out of the opening in the bumper. If the device is moved to the rear, the padlock prevents the cup from being removed from the end of the hoist shaft. |
113 |
Spare tire lock for truck-trailer wheels |
US325951 |
1989-03-20 |
US4873851A |
1989-10-17 |
Daniel W. Arnett |
A spare tire locking device for truck-trailer wheels and the like vehicles and for use in association with a conventional tire carrier mounted on the underside of the vehicle, comprising a generally gull-shaped member having a pair of upper and outwardly extending horizontal arms adapted to overlie the rim portion only of the wheel, a lower flat central portion connecting with the inner ends of the horizontal arms through a pair of upright members, a stud projecting downwardly from each horizontal arm, the studs being receivable in diametrically opposite bolt holes in the rim for bolting the gull-shaped member against the rim with the central portion and upright member being received in the pre-existing central opening in the rim, a hollow cylinder attached to the upper surface of the flat central portion, a smaller cylindrical tube attached to the upperside of the flat central portion in concentric relation with the cylinder and communicating with the cylinder through a hole in the central portion, and a T-bar having a vertical portion adapted to pass first through a pre-bored hole in the conventional tire carrier on which the wheel is mounted with the gull-shaped member attached thereto, the T-bar being adapted to pass upwardly through the tube and into the interior of the cylinder, the T-bar having a horizontal handle connected to the lower end of the vertical portion and a hole at the upper end of the vertical portion for attachment of a padlock to the vertical portion when it projects upwardly into the cylinder. |
114 |
Spare tire bracket lock |
US15300 |
1987-02-17 |
US4765164A |
1988-08-23 |
John W. Prince, Jr. |
A spare tire bracket lock for installation on the existing spare tire support bracket of a pick-up truck or similar vehicle of the type having an elongated spare tire support bracket for supporting the spare tire in the stored position against the undercarriage of the vehicle and an elongated threaded bolt extending vertically through an aperture at one end of the tire support bracket engaged by a flanged mounting nut having an eye therein. The spare tire bracket lock comprises an elongated tubular member which is slotted to be slidably received on one end of the support bracket. A pin inserted through aligned holes in the bracket lock side walls passes through the eye of the flange of the mounting nut and the shackle of a padlock received through a hole in the pin within the bracket lock secures the bracket lock on the support bracket to enclose the mounting nut and padlock and substantially surround the elongated threaded bolt restricting access to the padlock and the threaded bolt. A cap covers the open bottom of the spare tire bracket lock to shield the padlock and threaded bolt from water, mud, and debris to prevent chemical and physical damage thereto. A second tubular member is provided to surround another elongated bolt which hingedly retains the other end of the support bracket. |
115 |
Spare tire lock |
US519140 |
1983-08-01 |
US4526021A |
1985-07-02 |
William E. Princell |
A locking mechanism is designed for a vehicle having a spare tire elevator mechanism, wherein the elevator mechanism includes a drive shaft, a gearbox, and a cable or the like for operatively coupling the gearbox to the tire to elevate it between storage and removal positions. The locking mechanism cooperates with a relatively stationary vehicle member such as a body panel or frame member adjacent the drive shaft. The locking mechanism includes a bracket providing a surface for non-rotatably engaging the drive shaft. A locking bracket is provided which is selectively engageable with the drive shaft engaging bracket. A lock having a shackle which passes through openings provided in both the bracket and the locking bracket prevents rotation of the bracket with respect to the locking bracket and thus with respect to the stationary vehicle member. |
116 |
Spare tire lock |
US30691772 |
1972-11-15 |
US3807204A |
1974-04-30 |
CUCHERAN J |
A compact, key-actuated lock for an automobile spare tire. The lock is threaded onto the spare tire hold-down bolt and is locked thereon to prevent unauthorized removal of the spare tire.
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117 |
Spare wheel lock assembly |
US3800574D |
1973-03-15 |
US3800574A |
1974-04-02 |
REID R; WHITE C |
A spare wheel lock assembly adapted to be locked or unlocked with a key. The lock assembly functions as a conventional wing nut to hold a spare wheel on a hold-down bolt secured to the floor or a panel of a compartment. When in unlocked condition, the lock assembly can be installed by rotation in threaded engagement with the hold-down bolt. When in locked condition on the hold-down bolt, the lock assembly free wheels about the holddown bolt without axial movement.
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118 |
Hub cap lock |
US20703638 |
1938-05-10 |
US2175353A |
1939-10-10 |
JACOBI EDWARD N |
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119 |
Tire cover lock |
US69129433 |
1933-09-28 |
US2118606A |
1938-05-24 |
JANDUS HERBERT S; SHORT BLADEN M |
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120 |
Lock for spare wheels and tires |
US19993D |
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USRE19993E |
1936-06-02 |
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