US3583184A
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Transmission lock for motor vehicles
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1969-08-08
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Granted: 1971-06-08
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Expires: 1989-08-08
Abstract
Abstract A transmission lock for motor vehicles, in which a latch assembly is connected to a gear selector lever arranged in opposition with a lock which, when it is adjusted to locked position, blocks the movement of a button that releases the latch assembly.
Inventors
- 👤 Louis N Papale
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-04 04:13
CPC Classifications
B; B60; B60R; B60R25/00; B60R25/01; B60R25/04; B60R25/06; B60R25/066; Y; Y10; Y10T; Y10T70/00; Y10T70/50; Y10T70/5611; Y10T70/569; Y10T70/5695; Y10T70/5757; Y10T70/5765; Y10T70/577; Y10T70/5792; Y10T70/5889; Y10T70/5925; Y10T70/5934; Y10T74/00; Y10T74/20; Y10T74/20012; Y10T74/20018; Y10T74/20085; Y10T74/20098; Y10T74/20576; Y10T74/20636; Y10T74/20672; Y10T74/20684
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 4
Claim 1
Independent Claim
133 words
A transmission lock for a motor vehicle comprising a. a movable gear selector operably connected to a motor vehicle transmission, b. a hollow handle attached to the gear selector lever, c. a bolt slidably mounted in the handle with one end of the bolt extending therefrom and defining a pushbutton, d. a pushbutton lock attached to the hollow handle at the end opposite the bolt, e. the pushbutton lock having a pushbutton key-receiving portion extending outwardly from the hollow handle, f. the inner end of the pushbutton lock disposed in spaced relation to the inner end of the bolt, when unlocked, and in abutment with the inner end of the bolt when locked, g. the bolt and the lock disposed coaxially with respect to each other, and coaxially movable in the hollow handle.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
133 words
A transmission lock for a motor vehicle comprising a. a movable gear selector operably connected to a motor vehicle transmission, b. a hollow handle attached to the gear selector lever, c. a bolt slidably mounted in the handle with one end of the bolt extending therefrom and defining a pushbutton, d. a pushbutton lock attached to the hollow handle at the end opposite the bolt, e. the pushbutton lock having a pushbutton key-receiving portion extending outwardly from the hollow handle, f. the inner end of the pushbutton lock disposed in spaced relation to the inner end of the bolt, when unlocked, and in abutment with the inner end of the bolt when locked, g. the bolt and the lock disposed coaxially with respect to each other, and coaxially movable in the hollow handle.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
33 words
The device according to claim 1 and a. a means to engageably and disengageably latch the lever in any one of a plurality of chosen positions, said means operably connected to the bolt.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
57 words
The device according to claim 1 and: bolt, a. a latch, operably attached to the and and connected to the bolt, b. a plurality of stationary slots positioned for engagement with the latch, each slot defining a position at which the gear selector lever engages the transmission of a motor vehicle for a chosen mode of operation.
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) | 1974-06-07 | 1974-12-07 | 1975-06-08 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1978-06-07 | 1978-12-07 | 1979-06-08 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1982-06-07 | 1982-12-07 | 1983-06-08 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |