Joseph M Owen

US Patent:

54371716, Aug 1, 1995

Filed:

Aug 20, 1993

Appl. No.:

8/109615

Inventors:

Joseph L. Owen - Napa CA

International Classification:

B62H 514

US Classification:

70 14

Abstract:

A wheel securing device, comprises L-shaped and U-shaped hooks extending from an articulated central platform positioned across the full diameter of the tire and wheel, wherein: (i) base legs of a pair of L-shaped hooks attach to and extend from the central platform into contact with the tread of the tire and (ii) radial legs of the L-shaped hooks contact the interior side wall of the tire. An U-shaped hook is also attached to the platform via a planar arm, and includes longer and shorter legs contacting opposite side walls of the tire, and a base leg in contact with the tire tread. Since the planar arm is pivotally attached to the top wall of the platform, movement of the arm carries the U-shaped hook into and out of contact with the tread of the tire to provide convenient attachment and removal of the securing device relative to the tire. Such movement also carries an opening in the planar arm into alignment with similar openings in a pair of eared supports attached to and extending from the top wall of the platform wherein a padlock can be added to prevent removal of the hooks and platform relative to the tire and wheel. A shield is also attached to the central platform in axial alignment with the central region of the wheel and includes a U-shaped cap supporting a pair of studs that extend through the pivot arm of the platform.