US3665738A
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Ignition lock
Assignee: GEN PRODUCTS AND GEAR CO Inc
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Filing: 1970-07-20
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Granted: 1972-05-30
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Expires: 1990-07-20
Abstract
Abstract An ignition switch lock for automobiles which comprises an encircling band secured in an immovable manner to a steering column. A portion of the band comprises a pivotable blocking arm. When the blocking arm is in a closed or locked position, it engages the ignition switch and prevents entry of a key into the ignition switch. When the blocking arm is in an unlocked open position, a key may be freely inserted in the ignition switch.
Inventors
- 👤 Gerald F Pescuma
- 👤 Alphonse J Durso
- 👤 Walter T Brown
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-30 07:26
CPC Classifications
B; B60; B60R; B60R25/00; B60R25/01; B60R25/02; B60R25/023; Y; Y10; Y10T; Y10T70/00; Y10T70/50; Y10T70/5611; Y10T70/5757; Y10T70/5765; Y10T70/577; Y10T70/5774; Y10T70/5889; Y10T70/70; Y10T70/7441; Y10T70/7915; Y10T70/7955; Y10T70/7977
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 8
Claim 1
Independent Claim
137 words
An ignition switch locking device which comprises a first arcuate section adapted to encircle partially and engage a steering column, which column has an ignition switch thereon; a second arcuate section adapted to encircle partially and engage a steering column; means to secure the second arcuate section at one end thereof to the first arcuate section; means to secure the other end of the second section to the first section to provide a completely encircling band about the column; and a blocking arm secured to the first section in a movable manner and secured to the second section in a locking manner, said arm adapted to move from an open position to allow entry of a key into the switch to a closed locking position engaging the switch to prevent entry of a key in the switch.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
137 words
An ignition switch locking device which comprises a first arcuate section adapted to encircle partially and engage a steering column, which column has an ignition switch thereon; a second arcuate section adapted to encircle partially and engage a steering column; means to secure the second arcuate section at one end thereof to the first arcuate section; means to secure the other end of the second section to the first section to provide a completely encircling band about the column; and a blocking arm secured to the first section in a movable manner and secured to the second section in a locking manner, said arm adapted to move from an open position to allow entry of a key into the switch to a closed locking position engaging the switch to prevent entry of a key in the switch.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
27 words
The device of claim 1 wherein one of the means to secure the first and second sections to one another includes means to pivotally secure said sections.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
23 words
The device of claim 1 wherein the movable manner of securement of the blocking arm to the first section is a pivot connection.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
48 words
The device of claim 3 wherein the means secured to said first and second sections to provide a completely encircling band about the steering column in combination with the first and second sections when said blocking arm is in an open position is releasably secured to said sections.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
36 words
The device of claim 3 wherein the blocking arm includes a protuberance thereon, the protuberance adapted to engage in mating relationship a recess in the ignition switch when the blocking arm is in its closed position.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
24 words
The device of claim 3 which includes means disposed in the other end of said blocking arm to lockingly engage with said second section.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
29 words
The device of claim 1 wherein the second section is characterized by an L-shaped extension adapted to pass through an orifice disposed in one end of the blocking arm.
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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) | 1975-05-30 | 1975-11-29 | 1976-05-30 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1979-05-30 | 1979-11-29 | 1980-05-30 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1983-05-30 | 1983-11-29 | 1984-05-30 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |