US3119458A
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Means for protecting vehicles against theft
Assignee: Heidelberg Patent Locks Pty Ltd
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Filing: 1961-12-26
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Granted: 1964-01-28
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Expires: 1981-12-26
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Fritz Salmon Gerhardus Antonie
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-29 23:11
CPC Classifications
B; B60; B60R; B60R25/00; B60R25/01; B60R25/04
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
138 words
AN ANTI-THEFT DEVICE FOR A MOTOR VEHICLE HAVING ACTUATOR MEANS FOR MECHANISM INVOLVED IN THE NORMAL DRIVING OF THE MOTOR VEHICLE, SAID ACTUATOR MEANS MOVABLE TO AND FROM POSITIONS RENDERING THE MOTOR VEHICLE OPERATIVE AND INOPERATIVE, AND A PARKING BRAKE AND ACTUATING MEANS THEREFOR; SAID DEVICE CHARACTERIZED BY THE PROVISION OF A KEY-ACTUATED LOCK MOVABLE UPON INSERTION OF A KEY, A MEMBER MOVABLE INTO AND OUT OF CONTACT WITH SAID ACTUATOR MEANS TO LOCK THE LATTER IN POSITIONS RENDERING THE MOTOR VEHICLE INOPERATIVE AND TO RELEASE SAID ACTUATING MEANS, MEANS OPERATIVELY CONNECTED WITH SAID KEY-ACTUATED LOCK FOR MOVING SAID MOVABLE LOCKING MEMBER INTO LOCKING POSITION UPON MOVEMENT OF SAID LOCK, AND MEANS OPERATIVELY CONNECTED WITH THE PARKING BRAKE ACTUATING MEANS FOR BLOCKING THE MOVEMENT OF SAID MOVABLE LOCKING MEMBER INTO LOCKING POSITION UNLESS THE PARKING BRAKE IS APPLIED.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
138 words
AN ANTI-THEFT DEVICE FOR A MOTOR VEHICLE HAVING ACTUATOR MEANS FOR MECHANISM INVOLVED IN THE NORMAL DRIVING OF THE MOTOR VEHICLE, SAID ACTUATOR MEANS MOVABLE TO AND FROM POSITIONS RENDERING THE MOTOR VEHICLE OPERATIVE AND INOPERATIVE, AND A PARKING BRAKE AND ACTUATING MEANS THEREFOR; SAID DEVICE CHARACTERIZED BY THE PROVISION OF A KEY-ACTUATED LOCK MOVABLE UPON INSERTION OF A KEY, A MEMBER MOVABLE INTO AND OUT OF CONTACT WITH SAID ACTUATOR MEANS TO LOCK THE LATTER IN POSITIONS RENDERING THE MOTOR VEHICLE INOPERATIVE AND TO RELEASE SAID ACTUATING MEANS, MEANS OPERATIVELY CONNECTED WITH SAID KEY-ACTUATED LOCK FOR MOVING SAID MOVABLE LOCKING MEMBER INTO LOCKING POSITION UPON MOVEMENT OF SAID LOCK, AND MEANS OPERATIVELY CONNECTED WITH THE PARKING BRAKE ACTUATING MEANS FOR BLOCKING THE MOVEMENT OF SAID MOVABLE LOCKING MEMBER INTO LOCKING POSITION UNLESS THE PARKING BRAKE IS APPLIED.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1967-01-27 | 1967-07-29 | 1968-01-28 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1971-01-27 | 1971-07-29 | 1972-01-28 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1975-01-27 | 1975-07-29 | 1976-01-28 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |