LOCK HASP
First Claim
1. A restraint device for securing an object, the restraint device comprising:
- a base upon which the object to disposed;
a shaft having in upper first threaded exposed end and a second opposed lower end rigidly mounted relative to the base;
a crossbar in juxtaposed relation with the object, the crossbar having an opening through which is received the upper first threaded exposed end of the shaft;
a bracket in juxtaposed relation with the crossbar, the bracket having an opening through which is received the upper first threaded exposed end of the shaft;
a locking nut in juxtaposed relation with the bracket, the locking nut having a threaded opening through which is received the upper first threaded exposed end of the shaft and which threadingly engages the upper first threaded exposed end of the shaft; and
a lock hasp in juxtaposed relation with the locking nut, the lock hasp having an opening through which is received the upper first threaded exposed end of the shaft and a restraining member, wherein the restraining member extends through an offset opening in the bracket and the restraining member has a shackle opening through which a shackle of a removable locking device may be inserted to secure the object within the restraint device.
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Abstract
A restraint device for restraining and securing a portable liquid propane gas tank comprises a regulator bracket disposed above a crossbar, wherein an upper first threaded exposed end of a vertically extending shaft extends through the regulator bracket, a locking nut disposed above the regulator bracket, wherein the locking nut threadingly engages the upper first threaded exposed end of the vertically extending shaft, and a lock hasp disposed above the locking nut. The lock hasp comprises a central portion and a flange depending downwardly from a first side of the central portion of the lock hasp and through a slot in the regulator bracket, the flange having an opening at a distal portion thereof through which a shackle of a removable locking device may be inserted to secure the gas tank within the restraint device.
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Citations
20 Claims
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1. A restraint device for securing an object, the restraint device comprising:
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a base upon which the object to disposed; a shaft having in upper first threaded exposed end and a second opposed lower end rigidly mounted relative to the base; a crossbar in juxtaposed relation with the object, the crossbar having an opening through which is received the upper first threaded exposed end of the shaft; a bracket in juxtaposed relation with the crossbar, the bracket having an opening through which is received the upper first threaded exposed end of the shaft; a locking nut in juxtaposed relation with the bracket, the locking nut having a threaded opening through which is received the upper first threaded exposed end of the shaft and which threadingly engages the upper first threaded exposed end of the shaft; and a lock hasp in juxtaposed relation with the locking nut, the lock hasp having an opening through which is received the upper first threaded exposed end of the shaft and a restraining member, wherein the restraining member extends through an offset opening in the bracket and the restraining member has a shackle opening through which a shackle of a removable locking device may be inserted to secure the object within the restraint device. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12)
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13. A restraint device for restraining in securing a portable liquid propane gas tank comprising:
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a base upon which the portable liquid propane gas tank is supported; a vertically extended shaft having an upper threaded exposed end extending up from the base on which the portable liquid propane gas tank is supported; a horizontal crossbar extending above and restraining the portable liquid propane gas tank, wherein the vertically extending shaft extends through the horizontal crossbar; a regulator bracket disposed above the horizontal crossbar, wherein the regulator bracket further comprises a regulator mount and the vertically extending shaft extends through the regulator bracket; a locking nut disposed above the bracket, wherein the locking nut threadingly engages the upper threaded exposed end of the vertically extending shaft; and a lock hasp disposed above the locking nut, wherein the lock hasp comprises a central portion and a flange extending downwardly from a first side of the central portion of the lock hasp and through a slot in the regulator bracket, the flange having an opening at a distal portion thereof through which a shackle of a removable locking device may be inserted to secure the gas tank within the restraint device. - View Dependent Claims (14, 15, 16)
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17. A locking device for a restraint device for restraining and securing a portable liquid propane gas tank to a recreational vehicle, the restraint device comprising a base upon which the portable liquid propane gas tank is supported, a vertically extended shaft having an upper threaded exposed end extending up from the base on which the portable liquid propane gas tank is supported, and a horizontal crossbar extending above and restraining the portable liquid propane gas tank, wherein the upper threaded exposed end of the vertically extending shaft extends through the horizontal crossbar;
wherein the locking device comprises a regulator bracket disposed above the crossbar, wherein the upper threaded exposed end of the vertically extending shaft extends through the regulator bracket, a locking nut disposed above the regulator bracket, wherein the locking nut threadingly engages the upper threaded exposed end of the vertically extending shaft, and a lock hasp disposed above the locking nut, wherein the lock hasp comprises a central portion and a flange extending downwardly from a first side of the central portion of the lock hasp and through a slot in the regulator bracket, the flange having an opening at a distal portion thereof through which a shackle of a removable locking device may be inserted to secure the gas tank within the restraint device. - View Dependent Claims (18, 19, 20)
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