US3661115A
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Vehicle theft arrester
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1970-11-13
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Granted: 1972-05-09
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Expires: 1990-11-13
Abstract
Abstract A sensing device detects initial movement of the vehicle and actuates a trigger mechanism of a device which is aimed to shoot a projectile to deflate and destroy the tire.
Inventors
- 👤 Abraham J Rosenstein
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-05 20:43
CPC Classifications
B; B60; B60R; B60R25/00; B60R25/01; B60R25/09; B60R25/096
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 11
Claim 1
Independent Claim
85 words
A vehicle theft arrester for a vehicle having wheels which rotate in a manner to transport the vehicle from place to place, comprising: a. a projectile mounted in the vehicle and aimed at a wheel of said vehicle, b. firing means mounted on said vehicle for firing said projectile at said wheel, c. releasable restraining means normally restraining said firing means, and d. sensing means arranged to sense movement of said vehicle and connected to release said restraining means in response to such vehicle movement.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
85 words
A vehicle theft arrester for a vehicle having wheels which rotate in a manner to transport the vehicle from place to place, comprising: a. a projectile mounted in the vehicle and aimed at a wheel of said vehicle, b. firing means mounted on said vehicle for firing said projectile at said wheel, c. releasable restraining means normally restraining said firing means, and d. sensing means arranged to sense movement of said vehicle and connected to release said restraining means in response to such vehicle movement.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
20 words
The arrester defined in claim 1 wherein said firing means includes an explosive device which fires with a loud report.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
19 words
The arrester defined in claim 1 wherein said firing means is a gun and said projectile is a bullet.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
21 words
The arrester defined in claim 1 wherein said sensing means includes a feeler which contacts a rotatable portion of said wheel.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
22 words
The arrester defined in claim 1 wherein means are provided for inactivating said sensing means when the vehicle is in authorized use.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
46 words
The arrester defined in claim 1 wherein said wheels have pneumatic tires and wherein said projectile is a bullet of a size and type to substantially instantaneously deflate and destroy the tire, and wherein said bullet has a powder charge that detonates with a loud report.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
18 words
The arrester defined in claim 1 wherein a plurality of such arresters are mounted on a common vehicle.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
28 words
The arrester defined in claim 7, wherein at least one of said arresters is in an operative condition and another of said arresters is in an inoperative condition.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
17 words
The arrester defined in claim 1 wherein the arrester is mounted in the trunk of an automobile.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
18 words
The arrester defined in claim 1, wherein the arrester is mounted in the motor compartment of the automobile.
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) | 1975-05-09 | 1975-11-08 | 1976-05-09 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1979-05-09 | 1979-11-08 | 1980-05-09 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1983-05-09 | 1983-11-08 | 1984-05-09 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |