Granted Patent B2

US 12,545,346 · App. 18/242,273 · Granted Feb 10, 2026

Inventors: Robert D. Zuraski (Taunton, MA); Daniel H. Kindstrand (Tucson, AZ); David B. Miller (Braintree, MA); Alison J. Donlan (Hanover, MA); Donald H. Warren (Natick, MA); Michael Tintsman (Malden, MA); John D. Fiegener (Marblehead, MA); Caitlin A Thompson (Cambridge, MA); Gregory R. Meyer (Amesbury, MA); Thomas A. Gernetzke (Charlestown, MA); William J. Vespa (Salem, MA); Matthew R. Gill (North Ridgeville, OH); William Liteplo (Middleton, MA)

Assignee: Schlage Lock Company LLC

B62H5/00B62J11/00E05B17/00E05B71/00B62H2005/008Y10T24/44009

Abstract

Claims (46)

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 about said fixed strap and the portion of the transportation device.

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