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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jun. 26, 2007
Filed:
Jan. 12, 2006
Gregor Weaver, Waterbury, CT (US);
Mark Viklund, New Milford, CT (US);
Vincent Bove, Bethlehem, CT (US);
Kevin W. Harris, Middlebury, CT (US);
Gregor Weaver, Waterbury, CT (US);
Mark Viklund, New Milford, CT (US);
Vincent Bove, Bethlehem, CT (US);
Kevin W. Harris, Middlebury, CT (US);
Thule Sweden AB, Hillerstorp, SE;
Abstract
Method and apparatus for providing dual anti-theft locks protecting an elongate object stored on a load bar of a load carrier. A bracket is attached to a retainer using connecting fasteners secured by connecting knobs to firmly attach the apparatus to the load bar when the load bar lies between the bracket and the retainer. A lever extending from the retainer controls a first locking mechanism having a gripper cable for wrapping the elongate object tightly against the retainer. The lever also controls a second locking mechanism coupling the lever to at least one latch that prevents rotation of one or more connecting knobs to prevent removal of the apparatus from the load bar. A lock limits movement of the lever to prevent or allow release of the elongate object from the retainer and the apparatus from the load bar.