US4190221A
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Security mounting
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1978-05-18
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Granted: 1980-02-26
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Expires: 1998-05-18
Abstract
Abstract A security mounting for attaching a movable component to a stationary component has a pin with an enlarged head attached to either the movable or the stationary component. A bracket which has a tortuous channel extending through a face plate on the bracket is attached to the other component. Within the tortuous channel is an opening which allows the pin to be inserted into the channel. The pin is inserted in the channel and slid along the tortuous path of the channel until the pin rests in a terminus end within the channel. To remove the movable component from the stationary component one must have prior knowledge that it is necessary to direct the pin along the tortuous path of the channel in order to free the movable component from the stationary component. This presents a deterrent for removing the movable component from the stationary component.
Inventors
- 👤 Peter E. Updike
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-04 02:14
CPC Classifications
F; F16; F16M; F16M13/00; F16M11/00; F16M11/02; F16M11/04; F16M11/041; F16M11/20; F16M11/22; F16M13/02
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 8
Claim 1
Independent Claim
199 words
A security mounting of the type for reversibly attaching a movable component to a stationary component which comprises: a pin means having an enlarged head; said pin means attached to one of said movable or stationary components; a bracket member; said bracket member including attaching means; said attaching means attaching said bracket member to the other of said movable or stationary component; said bracket member including a face plate; said face plate having a tortuous channel winding through said face plate; said tortuous channel having a dimension across its width intermediate the diameter of said pin means and the dimension of said enlarged head; said tortuous channel including a first branch having an opening allowing said pin means to be inserted into said tortuous channel, a terminus branch at the opposite end of said tortuous channel from said first branch and a plurality of other branches located between said first branch and said terminus branch, the configuration of which forms a maze such that said pin means is inserted in said opening, and said pin means is slid along said tortuous channel until said pin means rests in said terminus branch attaching said movable component to said stationary component.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
199 words
A security mounting of the type for reversibly attaching a movable component to a stationary component which comprises: a pin means having an enlarged head; said pin means attached to one of said movable or stationary components; a bracket member; said bracket member including attaching means; said attaching means attaching said bracket member to the other of said movable or stationary component; said bracket member including a face plate; said face plate having a tortuous channel winding through said face plate; said tortuous channel having a dimension across its width intermediate the diameter of said pin means and the dimension of said enlarged head; said tortuous channel including a first branch having an opening allowing said pin means to be inserted into said tortuous channel, a terminus branch at the opposite end of said tortuous channel from said first branch and a plurality of other branches located between said first branch and said terminus branch, the configuration of which forms a maze such that said pin means is inserted in said opening, and said pin means is slid along said tortuous channel until said pin means rests in said terminus branch attaching said movable component to said stationary component.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
62 words
The security mounting of claim 1 wherein: said bracket means includes a face plate, attaching ears, spacer means between said face plate and said attaching ears connecting said attaching ears to said face plate, said attaching ears having a plurality of holes such that an attachment screw or nail is passed through said holes attaching said bracket to one of said components.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
13 words
The security mounting of claim 1 wherein: said channel includes an blind branch.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
25 words
The security mounting of claim 1 wherein: said pin includes screw threads on said pin wherein said pin is screwed into one of said components.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
122 words
The security mounting of claim 1 wherein: said bracket means comprises a face plate, said face plate having a tortuous channel winding through said face plate, said tortuous channel having a dimension across its width intermediate the diameter of said pin and the dimension of said enlarged head, said attaching means includes two spacer plates, one spacer plate attached to one end of said face plate, the other spacer plate attached to the other end of said face plate, said face plate and said spacer plates having a plurality of attaching holes common to both said face plate and said spacer plates such that an attachment screw or nail is passed through said holes attaching said bracket to one of said components.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
216 words
A security mounting of the type for reversibly attaching a movable component to a stationary component which comprises: a pin means having an enlarged head; said pin means attached to one of said movable or stationary components; a bracket member; said bracket member including attaching means; said attaching means attaching said bracket member to the other of said movable or stationary component; said bracket member including a face plate; said face plate having a tortuous channel winding through said face plate; said tortuous channel having a dimension across its width intermediate the diameter of said pin means and the dimension of said enlarged head; said tortuous channel including a first branch having an opening allowing said pin means to be inserted into said tortuous channel; a terminus branch and at least three intermediate branches located between said first branch and said terminus branch such that any two adjacent branches intersect each other at an angle requiring that when said pin means is inserted into said opening and said pin means is slid along said tortuous channel said movable or said stationary component to which said pin means is attached must be moved in a pattern requiring a combination of physical moves to allow said pin means to slide from one branch to the next adjoining branch.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
216 words
A security mounting of the type for reversibly attaching a movable component to a stationary component which comprises: a pin means having an enlarged head; said pin means attached to one of said movable or stationary components; a bracket member; said bracket member including attaching means; said attaching means attaching said bracket member to the other of said movable or stationary component; said bracket member including a face plate; said face plate having a tortuous channel winding through said face plate; said tortuous channel having a dimension across its width intermediate the diameter of said pin means and the dimension of said enlarged head; said tortuous channel including a first branch having an opening allowing said pin means to be inserted into said tortuous channel; a terminus branch and at least three intermediate branches located between said first branch and said terminus branch such that any two adjacent branches intersect each other at an angle requiring that when said pin means is inserted into said opening and said pin means is slid along said tortuous channel said movable or said stationary component to which said pin means is attached must be moved in a pattern requiring a combination of physical moves to allow said pin means to slide from one branch to the next adjoining branch.
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) | 1983-02-25 | 1983-08-27 | 1984-02-26 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1987-02-25 | 1987-08-27 | 1988-02-26 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1991-02-25 | 1991-08-27 | 1992-02-26 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |