US3343625A
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Ignition system for preventing unauthorized use of vehicles
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1965-11-02
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Granted: 1967-09-26
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Expires: 1985-11-02
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Scheuermann Kurt Philipp
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-25 07:12
CPC Classifications
B; B60; B60R; B60R25/00; B60R25/01; B60R25/04
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
121 words
A SYSTEM FOR THE PREVENTION OF UNAUTHORIZED USE OF A VEHICLE COMPRISING A HOUSING, A NORMALLY CLOSED RELAY WITHIN SAID HOUSING A NORMALLY OPEN RELAY WITHIN SAID HOUSING, A TRANSFORMER TO TRANSMIT VOLTAGE TO A DISTRIBUTOR, SAID TRANSFORMER BEING CONNECTED TO GROUND WHEN SAID NORMALLY OPEN RELAY IS OPEN, SAID TRANSFORMER BEING ELECTRICALLY COUPLED TO SAID DISTRIBUTOR WHEN SAID NORMALLY OPEN RELAY IS CLOSED, SAID NORMALLY OPEN RELAY ADAPTED TO BE CLOSED BY CURRENT FLOWING THROUGH SAID NORMALLY CLOSED RELAY, AND MEANS RESPONSIVE TO TAMPERING WITH THE SYSTEM TO OPEN SAID NORMALLY CLOSED RELAY AND THEREBY PREVENT CLOSING OF SAID NORMALLY OPEN RELAY TO CAUSE TRANSMISSION OF VOLTAGE FROM SAID TRANSFORMER TO GROUND AND THEREBY PREVENT UNAUTHORIZED USE OF THE VEHICLE.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
121 words
A SYSTEM FOR THE PREVENTION OF UNAUTHORIZED USE OF A VEHICLE COMPRISING A HOUSING, A NORMALLY CLOSED RELAY WITHIN SAID HOUSING A NORMALLY OPEN RELAY WITHIN SAID HOUSING, A TRANSFORMER TO TRANSMIT VOLTAGE TO A DISTRIBUTOR, SAID TRANSFORMER BEING CONNECTED TO GROUND WHEN SAID NORMALLY OPEN RELAY IS OPEN, SAID TRANSFORMER BEING ELECTRICALLY COUPLED TO SAID DISTRIBUTOR WHEN SAID NORMALLY OPEN RELAY IS CLOSED, SAID NORMALLY OPEN RELAY ADAPTED TO BE CLOSED BY CURRENT FLOWING THROUGH SAID NORMALLY CLOSED RELAY, AND MEANS RESPONSIVE TO TAMPERING WITH THE SYSTEM TO OPEN SAID NORMALLY CLOSED RELAY AND THEREBY PREVENT CLOSING OF SAID NORMALLY OPEN RELAY TO CAUSE TRANSMISSION OF VOLTAGE FROM SAID TRANSFORMER TO GROUND AND THEREBY PREVENT UNAUTHORIZED USE OF THE VEHICLE.
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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) | 1970-09-25 | 1971-03-27 | 1971-09-26 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1974-09-25 | 1975-03-27 | 1975-09-26 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1978-09-25 | 1979-03-27 | 1979-09-26 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |