US3340370A
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Anti-theft device for motor vehicles
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1966-01-10
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Granted: 1967-09-05
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Expires: 1986-01-10
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Louis H Sideleau
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-31 17:46
CPC Classifications
B; B60; B60R; B60R25/00; B60R25/002; B60R25/003; B60R25/007
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
97 words
IN A MOTOR VEHICLE WHICH COMPRISES AN IGNITION SWITCH, AN IGNITION COIL, A DISTRIBUTOR, A STORAGE BATTERY, LOW TENSION CABLES AND HIGH TENSION CABLES, AN ANTI-THEFT DEVICE WHICH COMPRISES A SHAFT EXTENSION ARRANGED IN PROLONGATION OF THE AXIS OF SAID IGNITION SWITCH, SAID SHAFT EXTENSION BEING PROVIDED WITH A CAM FIXEDLY MOUNTED SUBSTANTIALLY HALF-WAY THEREON, SAID CAM BEING ADAPTED TO OPERATE A SPRING LEAF CONTACT CONSTRUCTED AND ARRANGED TO OPEN THE HIGH TENSION CIRCUIT ON THE HIGH TENSION CABLE CONNECTING SAID IGNITION COIL AND SAID DISTRIBUTOR SIMULTANEOUSLY AS SAID IGNITION SWITCH IS SWITCHED OFF TO CUT OFF
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
97 words
IN A MOTOR VEHICLE WHICH COMPRISES AN IGNITION SWITCH, AN IGNITION COIL, A DISTRIBUTOR, A STORAGE BATTERY, LOW TENSION CABLES AND HIGH TENSION CABLES, AN ANTI-THEFT DEVICE WHICH COMPRISES A SHAFT EXTENSION ARRANGED IN PROLONGATION OF THE AXIS OF SAID IGNITION SWITCH, SAID SHAFT EXTENSION BEING PROVIDED WITH A CAM FIXEDLY MOUNTED SUBSTANTIALLY HALF-WAY THEREON, SAID CAM BEING ADAPTED TO OPERATE A SPRING LEAF CONTACT CONSTRUCTED AND ARRANGED TO OPEN THE HIGH TENSION CIRCUIT ON THE HIGH TENSION CABLE CONNECTING SAID IGNITION COIL AND SAID DISTRIBUTOR SIMULTANEOUSLY AS SAID IGNITION SWITCH IS SWITCHED OFF TO CUT OFF
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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) | 1970-09-04 | 1971-03-06 | 1971-09-05 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1974-09-04 | 1975-03-06 | 1975-09-05 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1978-09-04 | 1979-03-06 | 1979-09-05 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |