US3290458A
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Device for preventing theft of motor vehicles
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1965-02-08
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Granted: 1966-12-06
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Expires: 1985-02-08
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Albert V Lattimer
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-05 17:18
CPC Classifications
B; B60; B60R; B60R25/00; B60R25/01; B60R25/04
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
159 words
A DEVICE FOR PREVENTING THEFT OF MOTOR VEHICLES HAVING ELECTRIC BATTERIES FOR ENERGIZING THE VEHICLE STARTER, COMPRISING AN ENCLOSURE, MEANS MOUNTING THE ENCLOSURE ON THE BATTERY IN A POSITION TO COMPLETELY COVER AND CONCEAL A POST OF THE BATTERY, AN ELECTRICAL CONNECTION WITHIN THE ENCLOSURE FOR THE CONCEALED POST, A SECOND CONNECTION PASSING THROUGH A WALL OF THE ENCLOSURE TO THE STARTER OF THE VEHICLE, MEANS FORMING A GAP BETWEEN THE TWO ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS, MOVABLE MEANS TO BRIDGE THE GAP TO CLOSE THE CIRCUIT, MECHANICAL MEANS TO MOVE SAID GAP BRIDGING MEANS TO A POSITION TO INTERRUPT THE CURRENT PASSING BETWEEN SAID TWO ELECTRIC CONNECTIONS, FLEXIBLE MEANS TO OPERATE SAID MECHANICAL MEANS, SAID FLEXIBLE MEANS TENDING THROUGH A WALL OF SAID ENCLOSURE TO A REMOTE POINT, A KEY OPERATED LOCK AT SAID REMOTE POINT FOR SAID FLEXIBLE MEANS TO SELECTIVELY PREVENT OR ALLOW TURNING THEREOF TO OPERATE SAID MECHANICAL MEANS, AND MEANS COMPLETELY COVERING AND PROTECTING SAID FLEXIBLE MEANS.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
159 words
A DEVICE FOR PREVENTING THEFT OF MOTOR VEHICLES HAVING ELECTRIC BATTERIES FOR ENERGIZING THE VEHICLE STARTER, COMPRISING AN ENCLOSURE, MEANS MOUNTING THE ENCLOSURE ON THE BATTERY IN A POSITION TO COMPLETELY COVER AND CONCEAL A POST OF THE BATTERY, AN ELECTRICAL CONNECTION WITHIN THE ENCLOSURE FOR THE CONCEALED POST, A SECOND CONNECTION PASSING THROUGH A WALL OF THE ENCLOSURE TO THE STARTER OF THE VEHICLE, MEANS FORMING A GAP BETWEEN THE TWO ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS, MOVABLE MEANS TO BRIDGE THE GAP TO CLOSE THE CIRCUIT, MECHANICAL MEANS TO MOVE SAID GAP BRIDGING MEANS TO A POSITION TO INTERRUPT THE CURRENT PASSING BETWEEN SAID TWO ELECTRIC CONNECTIONS, FLEXIBLE MEANS TO OPERATE SAID MECHANICAL MEANS, SAID FLEXIBLE MEANS TENDING THROUGH A WALL OF SAID ENCLOSURE TO A REMOTE POINT, A KEY OPERATED LOCK AT SAID REMOTE POINT FOR SAID FLEXIBLE MEANS TO SELECTIVELY PREVENT OR ALLOW TURNING THEREOF TO OPERATE SAID MECHANICAL MEANS, AND MEANS COMPLETELY COVERING AND PROTECTING SAID FLEXIBLE MEANS.
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) | 1969-12-05 | 1970-06-06 | 1970-12-06 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1973-12-05 | 1974-06-06 | 1974-12-06 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1977-12-05 | 1978-06-06 | 1978-12-06 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |