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US3158749A
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Anti-theft device
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1960-05-06
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Granted: 1964-11-24
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Expires: 1980-05-06
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Jack S Mcallister
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-30 11:27
CPC Classifications
B; B60; B60R; B60R25/00; B60R25/01; B60R25/04; B60R25/045
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
100 words
IN COMBINATION WITH AN INTERNAL COMBUSTION ENGINE IGNITION SYSTEM HAVING A COIL AND A DISTRIBUTOR, SAID DISTRIBUTOR HAVING A CASING HOUSING A DISTRIBUTOR ARM, SAID DISTRIBUTOR ARM BEING ELECTRICALLY CONNECTED, BY A CONDUCTOR EXTENDING THROUGH SAID CASING, WITH THE SECONDARY OF THE COIL, AN ANTI-THEFT DEVICE COMPRISING A GROUNDING CONDUCTOR ELECTRICALLY CONNECTED AT SAID DISTRIBUTOR TO, AND PHYSICALLY ENCOMPASSED WITHIN A COMMON INSULATING SHEATH WITH, THE CONDUCTOR ELECTRICALLY CONNECTING SAID SECONDARY AND SAID DISTRIBUTOR ARM, AND A SWITCH ELECTRICALLY CONNECTED TO SAID GROUNDING CONDUCTOR AND TO GROUND WHEREBY SAID GROUNDING CONDUCTOR CAN SELECTIVELY BE CONNECTED TO AND DISCONNECTED FROM GROUND.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
100 words
IN COMBINATION WITH AN INTERNAL COMBUSTION ENGINE IGNITION SYSTEM HAVING A COIL AND A DISTRIBUTOR, SAID DISTRIBUTOR HAVING A CASING HOUSING A DISTRIBUTOR ARM, SAID DISTRIBUTOR ARM BEING ELECTRICALLY CONNECTED, BY A CONDUCTOR EXTENDING THROUGH SAID CASING, WITH THE SECONDARY OF THE COIL, AN ANTI-THEFT DEVICE COMPRISING A GROUNDING CONDUCTOR ELECTRICALLY CONNECTED AT SAID DISTRIBUTOR TO, AND PHYSICALLY ENCOMPASSED WITHIN A COMMON INSULATING SHEATH WITH, THE CONDUCTOR ELECTRICALLY CONNECTING SAID SECONDARY AND SAID DISTRIBUTOR ARM, AND A SWITCH ELECTRICALLY CONNECTED TO SAID GROUNDING CONDUCTOR AND TO GROUND WHEREBY SAID GROUNDING CONDUCTOR CAN SELECTIVELY BE CONNECTED TO AND DISCONNECTED FROM GROUND.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1967-11-24 | 1968-05-25 | 1968-11-24 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1971-11-24 | 1972-05-25 | 1972-11-24 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1975-11-24 | 1976-05-25 | 1976-11-24 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |