Locks – Portable – Clamps
Reexamination Certificate
2001-08-20
2002-08-20
Matecki, Katherine A. (Department: 3677)
Locks
Portable
Clamps
C070S014000, C070S021000, C070S237000, C070S258000, C070S259000, C070S260000
Reexamination Certificate
active
06434980
ABSTRACT:
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
The present invention relates to a tire clamp for immobilizing a vehicle and more particularly pertains to preventing a vehicle from being driven by precluding the rotation of a single tire thereof.
The use of devices for immobilizing vehicles is known in the prior art. More specifically, devices for immobilizing vehicles heretofore devised and utilized for the purpose of immobilizing vehicles are known to consist basically of familiar, expected and obvious structural configurations, notwithstanding the myriad of designs encompassed by the crowded prior art which have been developed for the fulfillment of countless objectives and requirements.
By way of example, U.S. Pat. No. 4,854,144 to Davis discloses a “boot” type immobilizing device comprised of an adjustable, lockable arm with a spike capable of puncturing the tire in the event that an unauthorized person attempts to drive the vehicle. U.S. Pat. No. 5,247,815 to Caldwell discloses a tire lockable clamp comprised of a set of jaws with teeth incorporated capable of puncturing the sidewalls of the tire to prevent the theft of a vehicle. U.S. Pat. No. 5,134,868 to Bethards discloses a device comprised of a pair of jaws attachable to a tire to immobilize a vehicle.
While these devices fulfill their respective, particular objective and requirements, the aforementioned patents do not describe a tire clamp for immobilizing a vehicle for preventing a vehicle from being driven by precluding the rotation of a single tire thereof.
In this respect, the tire clamp for immobilizing a vehicle according to the present invention substantially departs from the conventional concepts and designs of the prior art, and in doing so provides an apparatus primarily developed for the purpose of preventing a vehicle from being driven by precluding the rotation of a single tire thereof.
Therefore, it can be appreciated that there exists a continuing need for a new and improved tire clamp for immobilizing a vehicle which can be used for preventing a vehicle from being driven by precluding the rotation of a single tire thereof. In this regard, the present invention substantially fulfills this need.
SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION
In the view of the foregoing disadvantages inherent in the known types of devices for immobilizing vehicles now present in the prior art, the present invention provides an improved tire clamp for immobilizing a vehicle. As such, the general purpose of the present invention, which will be described subsequently in greater detail, is to provide a new and improved tire clamp for immobilizing a vehicle which has all the advantages of the prior art and none of the disadvantages.
To attain this, the present invention essentially comprises a fixed bar having a generally L-shaped configuration. The fixed bar is comprised of a horizontal segment and a vertical segment. The horizontal segment is comprised of an inner portion and an outer portion. The inner portion has a plurality of teeth extending downwardly therefrom. The outer portion is tapered and has a plurality of linearly. aligned apertures therethrough in a spaced relationship. The vertical segment extends downwardly from the inner portion of the horizontal segment in an orthogonal relationship. The vertical segment has an inwardly angled lower portion. The fixed bar is positionable with respect to a tire with the horizontal segment disposed above the tire with the plurality of teeth abutting the tire and with the inwardly angled lower portion positioned against an interior of the rim the tire is mounted on. A movable bar removably couples with the fixed bar for engaging the tire. The movable bar is comprised of an elongated vertical component. The vertical component has an aperture therethrough for receiving the outer portion of the horizontal segment of the fixed bar therein. The vertical component has an inwardly angled lower portion. The movable bar is positionable with respect to a tire with the inwardly angled lower portion positioned against an exterior of the rim the tire is mounted on. A lock is positionable through one of the plurality of apertures of the outer portion of the horizontal segment of the fixed bar after the movable bar has been positioned on the outer portion to prevent removal of the movable bar from the fixed bar.
There has thus been outlined, rather broadly, the more important features of the invention in order that the detailed description thereof that follows may be better understood, and in order that the present contribution to the art may be better appreciated. There are, of course, additional features of the invention that will be described hereinafter and which will form the subject matter of the claims appended hereto.
In this respect, before explaining at least one embodiment of the invention in detail, it is to be understood that the invention is not limited in its application to the details of construction and to the arrangements of the components set forth in the following description or illustrated in the drawings. The invention is capable of other embodiments and of being practiced and carried out in various ways. Also, it is to be understood that the phraseology and terminology employed herein are for the purpose of description and should not be regarded as limiting.
As such, those skilled in the art will appreciate that the conception, upon which this disclosure is based, may readily be utilized as a basis for the designing of other structures, methods and systems for carrying out the several purposes of the present invention. It is important, therefore, that the claims be regarded as including such equivalent constructions insofar as they do not depart from the spirit and scope of the present invention.
It is therefore an object of the present invention to provide a new and improved tire clamp for immobilizing a vehicle which has all the advantages of the prior art devices for immobilizing vehicles and none of the disadvantages.
It is another object of the present invention to provide a new and improved tire clamp for immobilizing a vehicle which may be easily and efficiently manufactured and marketed.
It is a further object of the present invention to provide a new and improved tire clamp for immobilizing a vehicle which is of durable and reliable construction.
An even further object of the present invention is to provide a new and improved tire clamp for immobilizing a vehicle which is susceptible of a low cost of manufacture with regard to both materials and labor, and which accordingly is then susceptible of low prices of sale to the consuming public, thereby making such a tire clamp for immobilizing a vehicle economically available to the buying public.
Even still another object of the present invention is to provide a new and improved tire clamp for immobilizing a vehicle for preventing a vehicle from being driven by precluding the rotation of a single tire thereof.
Lastly, it is an object of the present invention to provide a new and improved tire clamp for immobilizing a vehicle including a fixed bar having a generally L-shaped configuration. The fixed bar is comprised of a horizontal segment and a vertical segment. The horizontal segment is comprised of an inner portion and an outer portion. The inner portion has a plurality of teeth extending downwardly therefrom. The vertical segment has an inwardly angled lower portion. The fixed bar is positionable with respect to a tire with the horizontal segment disposed above the tire with the plurality of teeth abutting the tire and with the inwardly angled lower portion positioned against. an interior of the rim the tire is mounted on. A movable bar removably couples with the fixed bar for engaging the tire. The movable bar is comprised of an elongated vertical component. The vertical component has an aperture therethrough for receiving the outer portion of the horizontal segment of the fixed bar therein. The vertical component has an inwardly angled lower portion. The movable bar is positionable with respect to a tire with the inwardly angled lower portion po
Goldstein Law Offices P.C.
Lugo Carlos
Matecki Katherine A.
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