Locking four-way lug wrench carrier
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United States of America Patent
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Apr 10, 2001
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Oct 20, 1999
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Oct 20, 1999
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A four way lug wrench carrier attached to a motor vehicle or trailer which includes a hollow wrench carrier body (20) having an extended shackle lock pin (24) with the body connected to a round shaft (32). The shaft has an adjustable flanged sleeve (36) that connects directly to a spare wheel carrier (40) to accommodate various widths of spare tires. Securement means in the form of a flat washer (46) is held in place on the end of the shaft thus providing secondary protection for the carrier. A shackle-less padlock (64) is permanently mounted in a locking cover (60) that slips over the body and captivates a four way lug wrench (54) using open ended slots (22) and (62) in the body and cover. The wrench is locked in place on the outside of the wheel to prevent theft of both the tire/wheel and wrench. A second embodiment replaces the locking cover with a conventional lock having a U-shaped shackle (70) that is permanently installed in a round body (66) thereby eliminating the necessity of a cover while functioning in the same manner.
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