License plate frame
OwnerThomas Eidsmoreinventor
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Abstract
The present invention relates to a license plate frame assembly for the secure installation of a license plate upon a vehicle. The license plate frame assembly includes a backing plate and an outer frame. The backing plate is mounted to a vehicle. The outer frame is dimensioned to receive the license plate and the backing plate therein. A locking mechanism secures the outer frame to the backing plate.
Claims20
A license plate frame assembly for the secure installation of an associated license plate upon an associated vehicle, the associated license plate including a plurality of installation holes and at least one registration decal displayed thereon, said license plate frame assembly comprising:
- a backing plate including:
- a plurality of attachment holes, said attachments holes dimensioned for registry with the installation holes of the associated license plate, said attachment holes dimensioned for receiving associated fasteners for securing said backing plate to the associated vehicle, and
- at least one outwardly extending tab for pressing the associated license plate against an inner surface of an outer frame;
- said outer frame including:
- upper and lower cross bars, at least one of the upper and lower cross bars precluding access to the associated fasteners, and
- at least one tab for engaging said at least one tab of said backing plate;
- and
- a locking mechanism for securing said outer frame to said backing plate.
A license plate frame assembly for the secure installation of an associated license plate upon an associated vehicle, said license plate frame assembly comprising:
- a backing plate for mounting to the associated vehicle;
- a outer frame dimensioned to receive therein the associated license plate and said backing plate;
- and
- a locking mechanism for securing said outer frame to said backing plate, said locking mechanism including:
- a projection extending from said outer frame, and
- a flange extending from said backing plate, said flange being secured to said projection.
A license plate frame assembly for the secure installation of an associated license plate upon an associated vehicle, said license plate frame assembly comprising:
- a backing plate for mounting to the associated vehicle;
- a outer frame dimensioned for receiving the associated license plate and said backing plate therein;
- and
- a locking mechanism for securing said outer frame to said backing plate, said locking mechanism including:
- at least one locking fastener having a threaded first portion and a second portion, wherein said threaded potion secures said backing plate to the associated vehicle, wherein said second section engages the associated license plate and said outer frame, and
- a lock housing for securing said second portion to said outer frame.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.