Patents by Inventor Charles E. Plaiss

Charles E. Plaiss has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • Patent number: 4232537
    Abstract: A permanently attached lock for wheeled vehicles, such as bicycles or the like, wherein the bolt of the lock extends interiorally of the tubular head and fork stem and is locked therein to prevent rotation of said fork stem. Means are provided for anchoring a wire rope or restraint on said housing to effectively prevent theft of the vehicle when the rope is wound around a metal post or rack.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 3, 1978
    Date of Patent: November 11, 1980
    Inventor: Charles E. Plaiss
  • Patent number: 4051703
    Abstract: A removable lock for bicycles or the like wherein a portion of the lock housing extends into the interior of the tubular head or sleeve and the fork stem is locked therein to prevent rotation of said parts. Means are also provided on said lock housing for anchoring a wire rope or restraint to effectively prevent theft of the bicycle when the wire rope is wound around a metal post or rack.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 21, 1976
    Date of Patent: October 4, 1977
    Inventor: Charles E. Plaiss
  • Patent number: 4022486
    Abstract: A removable lock primarily designed for bicycles or the like which is incorporated in the tubular head or sleeve and extends interiorly into the tubular steering stem or post, the lock including tumblers, a stationary housing and an interiorly positioned rotary shaft associated with said tumblers including a pair of spring arms which wind around the shaft in inoperative position and extend outwardly in operative position through said housing interiorly of said stem to prevent rotation of the steering post and withdrawal of the lock. Means are also provided for anchoring a wire rope or restraint on the lock to effectively prevent rotation of the wheels, etc.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 27, 1975
    Date of Patent: May 10, 1977
    Inventor: Charles E. Plaiss