Lock mounting assemblies for transportation devices

Patent metadata

Field	Value
Publication number	US-12545346-B2
Application number	US-202318242273-A
Country	US
Kind code	B2
Filing date	Sep 5, 2023
Priority date	May 25, 2011
Publication date	Feb 10, 2026
Grant date	Feb 10, 2026

Abstract

Lock mounting assemblies are disclosed for storing and mounting a locking apparatus to a transportation device. The mounting assemblies include one or more straps or connectors for securing the mounting assembly to the transportation device. The mounting assemblies having a structure to securely retain the locking apparatus on the transportation device and provide easy access to and release of the locking apparatus from the mounting assembly.

First claim

What is claimed is:

1 . A transportation device accessory, comprising:
a locking apparatus configured to secure a transportation device to an object; and a mounting assembly mountable to the transportation device and adapted to receive said locking apparatus to secure said locking apparatus on the transportation device, said mounting assembly comprising:
an upper body; and
a lower body extending from a lower end portion of said upper body;
wherein said upper and lower bodies comprise a sack with an openable upper end and a closed lower end;
wherein said upper body and said lower body define a retaining area that is enclosed by a tubular sleeve of fabric material that is at least partially expandable to accommodate said locking apparatus in said retaining area; and
wherein said upper body includes a first cinch at an upper end portion of said upper body and a second cinch at said lower end portion of said upper body, said first and second cinches operable to reduce a volume of said retaining area to secure said locking apparatus in said retaining area.

2 . The transportation device accessory of claim 1 , further comprising an elastic strip with cushioning pockets extending along an exterior portion of said lower body adjacent to said closed end to provide cushioning against the transportation device.

3 . The transportation device accessory of claim 1 , further comprising a flap connected to said upper body adjacent said openable upper end;
wherein said flap is extendable across said openable upper end; and wherein said flap is securable across said openable upper end by at least one fastener.

4 . The transportation device accessory of claim 3 , wherein said at least one fastener comprises a first snap element attached to said flap and a second snap element attached to said openable upper end of the upper body.

5 . The transportation device accessory of claim 3 , wherein said at least one fastener comprises a hook and loop fasteners.

6 . The transportation device accessory of claim 1 , further comprising an external pocket attached to said upper body to provide said mounting assembly with an additional storage compartment.

7 . The transportation device accessory of claim 1 , further comprising at least one strap extending from the upper body and adapted to extend about a portion of the transportation device to secure said mounting assembly to the transportation device.

8 . The transportation device accessory of claim 7 , wherein said at least one strap comprises hook and loop fasteners.

9 . The transportation device accessory of claim 7 , wherein said at least one strap comprises a fixed strap fixedly attached to said upper body and a movable strap extending about said fixed strap and the portion of the transportation device to mount said mounting assembly to the transportation device.

10 . The transportation device accessory of claim 1 , wherein said locking apparatus comprises a U-lock, a cable lock, or a chain lock.

11 . A transportation device accessory, comprising:
a locking apparatus configured to secure a transportation device to an object; and a mounting assembly mountable to the transportation device and adapted to receive said locking apparatus to secure said locking apparatus on the transportation device, said mounting assembly comprising:
a tubular sleeve having an openable upper end and a closed lower end defining a sack, said tubular sleeve comprising an elastic material defining a retaining area that is at least partially expandable to accommodate at least a portion of said locking apparatus therein; and
at least one strap extending from said tubular sleeve and adapted to extend about a portion of the transportation device to releasably mount said mounting assembly to the transportation device.

12 . The transportation device accessory of 11 , wherein said mounting assembly further comprises a first cinch positioned adjacent said openable upper end of said tubular sleeve, said first cinch operable to at least partially reduce said openable upper end of said tubular sleeve.

13 . The transportation device accessory of 12 , wherein said mounting assembly further comprises a second cinch positioned between said first cinch and said closed lower end of said tubular sleeve.

14 . The transportation device accessory of 13 , wherein said first and second cinches are operable to reduce a volume of said retaining area of said expandable sleeve to secure said locking apparatus in said retaining area.

15 . The transportation device accessory of claim 11 , further comprising a flap connected to said tubular sleeve adjacent said openable upper end;
wherein said flap is extendable across said openable upper end; and wherein said flap is securable across said openable upper end by at least one fastener.

16 . The transportation device accessory of claim 11 , further comprising an external pocket attached to said tubular sleeve to provide said mounting assembly with an additional storage compartment.

17 . The transportation device accessory of claim 11 , wherein said at least one strap comprises hook and loop fasteners.

18 . The transportation device accessory of claim 11 , wherein said at least one strap comprises a fixed strap fixedly attached to the tubular sleeve and a movable strap extending about said fixed strap and the portion of the transportation device.

19 . The transportation device accessory of claim 11 , wherein said locking apparatus comprises a U-lock, a cable lock, or a chain lock.

20 . The transportation device accessory of claim 11 , wherein further comprising an elastic strip with cushioning pockets extending along an exterior portion of said closed end of said tubular sleeve to provide cushioning against the transportation device.

21 . A transportation device accessory, comprising:
a locking apparatus configured to secure a transportation device to an object; and a mounting assembly mountable to the transportation device and adapted to receive said locking apparatus to secure said locking apparatus on the transportation device, said mounting assembly comprising:
a tubular sleeve having an openable end and comprising an elastic material defining a retaining area that is at least partially expandable to accommodate at least a portion of said locking apparatus therein; and
at least one retention element attached to said tubular sleeve and adapted to couple with a portion of the transportation device to releasably retain said mounting assembly to the transportation device.

22 . The transportation device accessory of 21 , wherein said mounting assembly further comprises a first cinch positioned adjacent said openable end of said tubular sleeve, said first cinch operable to at least partially reduce said openable end of said tubular sleeve.

23 . The transportation device accessory of claim 21 , further comprising a flap connected to said tubular sleeve adjacent said openable end;
wherein said flap is extendable across said openable end; and wherein said flap is securable across said openable end.

24 . The transportation device accessory of claim 21 , wherein said at least one retention element comprises a strap including hook and loop fasteners.

25 . The transportation device accessory of claim 21 , wherein said at least one retention element comprises a fixed strap fixedly attached to the tubular sleeve and a movable strap extending a

Assignees

• Schlage Lock Co Llc

Inventors

• Zuraski Robert D
• Kindstrand Daniel H
• Miller David B
• Donlan Alison J
• Warren Donald H
• Tintsman Michael
• Fiegener John D
• Thompson Caitlin A
• Meyer Gregory R
• Gernetzke Thomas A
• Vespa William J
• Gill Matthew R
• Liteplo William

Classifications

• E05B71/00

  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 title

• E05B17/00

  Accessories in connection with locks (buffers E05F5/00; means for preventing rattling of wings E05F7/04; means for taking the weight of the wing E05F7/06) · CPC title

• B62J11/00

  Supporting arrangements specially adapted for fastening specific devices to cycles, e.g. supports for attaching maps · CPC title

• B62H2005/008

  Arrangements or adaptations for supporting U-locks on cycles · CPC title

• Y10T24/44009

  Gripping member adapted for tool actuation or release · CPC title