US3354980A
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Theft prevention device for motor vehicles
Assignee: Lockheed Martin Corp
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Filing: 1966-02-16
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Granted: 1967-11-28
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Expires: 1986-02-16
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Niels H Nielsen
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-25 05:46
CPC Classifications
B; B60; B60R; B60R25/00; B60R25/01; B60R25/04; B60R25/042
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
114 words
A THEFT PREVENTION DEVICE FOR A VEHICLE HAVING AN ENGINE, A FUEL LINE FOR THE DELIVERY OF FUEL TO SAID ENGINE AND AN ELECTRICAL CIRCUIT INCLUDING A POWER SOURCE THEREFOR TO FIRE SAID FUEL IN SAID ENGINE COMPRISING A NORMALLY CLOSED SHUTOFF VALVE CONNECTABLE IN SAID FUEL LINE, A ONEWAY FLOW VALVE CONNECTABLE IN SAID CIRCUIT TO LIMIT THE DIRECTION OF CURRENT FROM SAID SOURCE TO SAID ENGINE, AND AN ACTUATOR FOR SAID SHUTOFF VALVE CONNECTABLE IN SAID CIRCUIT ON THE REMOTE SIDE OF SAID ONE-WAY VALVE RELATIVE TO SAID ENGINE RESPONSIVE TO CURRENT IN SAID CIRCUIT FOR MOVEMENT THEREOF OUT OF ITS NORMALLY CLOSED POSITION FOR THE FLOW OF FUEL TO THE ENGINE.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
114 words
A THEFT PREVENTION DEVICE FOR A VEHICLE HAVING AN ENGINE, A FUEL LINE FOR THE DELIVERY OF FUEL TO SAID ENGINE AND AN ELECTRICAL CIRCUIT INCLUDING A POWER SOURCE THEREFOR TO FIRE SAID FUEL IN SAID ENGINE COMPRISING A NORMALLY CLOSED SHUTOFF VALVE CONNECTABLE IN SAID FUEL LINE, A ONEWAY FLOW VALVE CONNECTABLE IN SAID CIRCUIT TO LIMIT THE DIRECTION OF CURRENT FROM SAID SOURCE TO SAID ENGINE, AND AN ACTUATOR FOR SAID SHUTOFF VALVE CONNECTABLE IN SAID CIRCUIT ON THE REMOTE SIDE OF SAID ONE-WAY VALVE RELATIVE TO SAID ENGINE RESPONSIVE TO CURRENT IN SAID CIRCUIT FOR MOVEMENT THEREOF OUT OF ITS NORMALLY CLOSED POSITION FOR THE FLOW OF FUEL TO THE ENGINE.
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) | 1970-11-27 | 1971-05-29 | 1971-11-28 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1974-11-27 | 1975-05-29 | 1975-11-28 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1978-11-27 | 1979-05-29 | 1979-11-28 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |