Luther J Mcadams

US Patent:

44680643, Aug 28, 1984

Filed:

Apr 19, 1982

Appl. No.:

6/369626

Inventors:

Luther J. McAdams - Chicago IL

International Classification:

B60J 718

US Classification:

296224

Abstract:

An anti-theft mechanism for a handle operated latching mechanism of a removable automobile roof panel of the type in which the handle is located in a recessed well in the panel trim molding and the handle pivots to latch and unlatch the panel. The anti-theft mechanism includes a keeper plate. The keeper plate is curved laterally so that it extends substantially the entire length of the well and conforms closely to the contour of the panel molding to prevent access to the handle in the recessed well. In a modification, the keeper plate forms the top, front and end walls of a housing which is seated in the recessed well and encloses the handle.

US Patent:

43020453, Nov 24, 1981

Filed:

Nov 5, 1979

Appl. No.:

6/090905

Inventors:

Luther J. McAdams - Chicago IL

International Classification:

B60J 718

US Classification:

296224

Abstract:

An anti-theft mechanism for a handle operated latching mechanism of a removable automobile roof panel of the type in which the handle pivots to latch and unlatch the panel relative to the automobile roof. The anti-theft mechanism includes a fixed post positioned adjacent the handle. A keeper bar, preferably angle shaped, is formed with an opening adjacent one end which opening fits over the fixed post so that the keeper bar can be positioned to engage the handle to prevent pivotal movement thereof. A locking mechanism is provided which engages the fixed post and the keeper bar to prevent removal of the keeper bar from the fixed post. In one embodiment of the invention, the locking mechanism includes a nut which is threadedly engaged with the fixed post and the keeper bar and a lockable housing which swivels on the fixed post and encloses the nut so it cannot be removed.