Theft deterrent-device for ATV'S (all terrain vehicles)

• US 20040011096A1
• Filed: 10/17/2002
• Published: 01/22/2004
• Est. Priority Date: 10/18/2001
• Status: Abandoned Application

• Current Assignee: Brian Paul Quinn, Jackie Lee Moore, Mitchel E. Mann
• Original Assignee: Brian Paul Quinn, Jackie Lee Moore, Mitchel E. Mann
• Inventors: Quinn, Brian Paul, Moore, Jackie Lee, Mann, Mitchel E.
• Application Number:
  US10/271,997
• Publication Number:
  US 20040011096A1
• Time in Patent Office: Days
• US Class Current: 70/234
• CPC Class Codes: B62H 5/00 Appliances preventing or indicating unauthorised use or theft of cycles; Locks integral with cycles fittings for preventing or indicating use or theft of vehicles in general B60R; general features of locks E05B
• CPC Class Codes: E05B 71/00 Locks specially adapted for bicycles, other than padlocks locks integral with holders for parking or storing bicycles B62H3/00; locks integral with cycles B62H5/00
• CPC Class Codes: E05B 73/00 Devices for locking portable objects against unauthorised removal; Miscellaneous locking devices motorcycle helmets A42B3/0413; supporting arrangements specially adapted for fastening helmets B62J11/24; gun racks A47B81/005; showcases with theft protection A47F3/002; anti-theft means for peg-boards, grids or rods for hanging merchandise A47F5/0861; show stands, hangers, shelves with provision against unauthorised removal A47F7/024; for self-service hand-carts A47F10/04; locking skis A63C11/004; locking bolts, nuts or pins F16B41/00
• CPC Class Codes: Y10T 70/5876 Anchors

Abstract

A method of securing an ATV or any device that allows for connection with the invention. The invention, known as Sureloc, has a five axis articulating head design which allows for connection with a device in any direction. The Auger section of Sureloc allows for securing a device into the ground without assistance from other objects. This allows Sureloc to be used as a portable security device. The shaft of Sureloc has a vertical movement of approximately 6″ as an adjustment to reach various heights of different devices. The shad guide rotates 180 degrees giving Sureloc a 2′ attachment range in a 360 degree area.

Claims

1. A method of securing an ATV (All Terrian Vehicels) or any device that allows for a connection with the invention, Intended as a theft deterrent device.

2. A method according to claim 1 whereas the connection with the invention secures the ATV or any device without support from other objects.

3. A method according to claim 1 where the invention has five axis of rotation allowing for a connection in all directions.

4. A method according to claim 1 where the invention is portable, allowing the invention to be moved from one location to another.