US3947954A
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Method of affixing and securing a radio to a motorcycle
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1974-06-25
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Granted: 1976-04-06
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Expires: 1994-06-25
Abstract
Abstract This invention relates to affixing and securing against theft, a radio (AM, FM, FM Stereo, Tape Player or any combination(s) thereof) or the essential circuitry thereof to a motorcycle and encompasses the optional placement of one or more headphone(s) within the protective helmet.
Inventors
- 👤 Harry H. Weiler
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-07 15:40
CPC Classifications
B; B62; B62J; B62J9/00; B62J9/20; B62J9/25; B62J45/00; B62J45/10; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S224/00; Y10S224/929; Y10T; Y10T29/00; Y10T29/49; Y10T29/49002; Y10T29/49826; Y10T70/00; Y10T70/50; Y10T70/5009; Y10T70/5031; Y10T70/5093; Y10T70/554; Y10T70/5562; Y10T70/5566; Y10T70/5872; Y10T70/5889; Y10T70/5982
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 13
Claim 1
Independent Claim
72 words
The process of mounting and securing against theft a radio, stereo tape player, circuitry or components thereof or the like on a motorcycle gasoline tank, comprising: a. affixing a base of a housing to said tank at the filler opening; b. placing said radio adjacent to said base; c. placing a cover over said base as to form a housing; d. securing said cover to said base by means of a lock.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
72 words
The process of mounting and securing against theft a radio, stereo tape player, circuitry or components thereof or the like on a motorcycle gasoline tank, comprising: a. affixing a base of a housing to said tank at the filler opening; b. placing said radio adjacent to said base; c. placing a cover over said base as to form a housing; d. securing said cover to said base by means of a lock.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
40 words
The process of claim 1 wherein to said base is affixed a seal, forming a gasoline tank closure and base means, which said base means is hinged and latched to said gasoline tank at the periphery of said filler opening.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
25 words
The process of claim 1 wherein a seal, removably insertable within and affixable to the periphery of said filler opening, is affixed to said base.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
12 words
The process of claim 1 including affixing said radio to said base.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
12 words
The process of claim 1 including affixing said radio to said cover.
Claim 7
Independent Claim
73 words
An apparatus for mounting and securing against theft a radio, stereo tape player, circuitry or components thereof or the like to a motorcycle gasoline tank, comprising: a housing, comprising a cover and base which form an enclosure capable of containing said radio, said base including means to affix said enclosure to said gasoline tank at the filler opening; and lock means to lock said enclosure, whereby said radio will be protected against theft.
Claim 8
Independent Claim
73 words
An apparatus for mounting and securing against theft a radio, stereo tape player, circuitry or components thereof or the like to a motorcycle gasoline tank, comprising: a housing, comprising a cover and base which form an enclosure capable of containing said radio, said base including means to affix said enclosure to said gasoline tank at the filler opening; and lock means to lock said enclosure, whereby said radio will be protected against theft.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
46 words
An apparatus of claim 6 wherein said affixing means further comprises a base to which is affixed a seal, forming a gasoline tank closure and base means, which said base means is hinged and latched to said gasoline tank at the periphery of said filler opening.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
30 words
An apparatus of claim 6 wherein said affixing means further comprises a base to which is affixed a seal, removably insertable and affixable to the periphery of said filler opening.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
15 words
The apparatus of claim 6 further comprising means to affix said radio to said base.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
15 words
The apparatus of claim 6 further comprising means to affix said radio to said cover.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
15 words
The apparatus of claim 6 further comprising means to house said radio in unaffixed fashion.
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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) | 1979-04-06 | 1979-10-06 | 1980-04-06 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1983-04-06 | 1983-10-06 | 1984-04-06 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1987-04-06 | 1987-10-06 | 1988-04-06 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |