US3669211A
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Remote control automobile theft prevention mechanism
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1970-04-17
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Granted: 1972-06-13
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Expires: 1990-04-17
Abstract
Abstract A mechanism including a tamper-proof housing which is mounted on the distributor of an automobile. The housing contains a normally open electrical switch, which is series-connected to a portion of the electrical conductor which connects the automobile spark coil to the distributor and which extends through the interior of the housing, and a combination lock which is operable to actuate the switch to closed position. The lock is operated remotely from the passenger side of the automobile instrument panel through the medium of cooperating devices including a rotatable linkage, a rack and pinion assembly and a manual actuator that is conveniently accessible to the seated operator. Alternatively, a ''''key'''' may be used in place of the manual actuator. The mechanism is automatically returned to ''''protective condition,'''' i.e., with the switch in open position, by a pull cable which is operated manually or by the opening of a door of the automobile, as desired.
Inventors
- 👤 Herman Gilgoff
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-24 19:36
CPC Classifications
B; B60; B60R; B60R25/00; B60R25/01; B60R25/04; Y; Y10; Y10T; Y10T70/00; Y10T70/50; Y10T70/5889; Y10T70/5969; Y10T70/5973; Y10T70/5978; Y10T70/70; Y10T70/7141; Y10T70/7441; Y10T70/7757
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 8
Claim 1
Independent Claim
331 words
In a mechanism for use with an automobile electrical ignition circuit which includes a spark coil, a distributor and a conductor leading from the spark coil to the distributor, locking means and operating means for actuating the locking means; said locking means comprising a housing adapted to be mounted in close proximity to the distributor, said housing including a bottom wall, a pair of upstanding spaced side walls, a pair of upstanding spaced end walls, a removable top wall, a partition between and spaced from the housing side walls and dividing the interior of the housing into a first compartment and a second compartment, a locking device detachably connecting the bottom wall to the top wall, said locking device being positioned in the housing and operable from beneath the bottom wall to prevent unauthorized removal of the top wall, attaching means secured to one of said pair of walls and adapted to couple the housing to the automobile distributor cap, a combination lock positioned within the first compartment and including a casing, a shackle carried by the casing and a pivot connecting the shackle to the casing, said shackle being movable in opposite directions about the axis of the pivot relative to the casing whereby to alternately place the lock into and out of locked condition, a normally open first electrical switch positioned within the second compartment and connected to the conductor and the distributor, switch-actuating means responsive to movement of the shackle from locked condition to unlocked condition to close the first switch, said operating means comprising a gear assembly, a rotary linkage connected to the gear assembly and to the lock, means for actuating the linkage and the gear assembly from a location that is remote from the locking means, and a normally open second electrical switch within the second compartment and connected to the conductor and the distributor, said second switch being adapted to be operated manually in the event of an emergency to by-pass the first switch.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
331 words
In a mechanism for use with an automobile electrical ignition circuit which includes a spark coil, a distributor and a conductor leading from the spark coil to the distributor, locking means and operating means for actuating the locking means; said locking means comprising a housing adapted to be mounted in close proximity to the distributor, said housing including a bottom wall, a pair of upstanding spaced side walls, a pair of upstanding spaced end walls, a removable top wall, a partition between and spaced from the housing side walls and dividing the interior of the housing into a first compartment and a second compartment, a locking device detachably connecting the bottom wall to the top wall, said locking device being positioned in the housing and operable from beneath the bottom wall to prevent unauthorized removal of the top wall, attaching means secured to one of said pair of walls and adapted to couple the housing to the automobile distributor cap, a combination lock positioned within the first compartment and including a casing, a shackle carried by the casing and a pivot connecting the shackle to the casing, said shackle being movable in opposite directions about the axis of the pivot relative to the casing whereby to alternately place the lock into and out of locked condition, a normally open first electrical switch positioned within the second compartment and connected to the conductor and the distributor, switch-actuating means responsive to movement of the shackle from locked condition to unlocked condition to close the first switch, said operating means comprising a gear assembly, a rotary linkage connected to the gear assembly and to the lock, means for actuating the linkage and the gear assembly from a location that is remote from the locking means, and a normally open second electrical switch within the second compartment and connected to the conductor and the distributor, said second switch being adapted to be operated manually in the event of an emergency to by-pass the first switch.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
31 words
A mechanism according to claim 1 wherein the partition is provided with a slot and wherein the switch-actuating means comprises a pin secured to the shackle and projecting through the slot.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
329 words
In a mechanism for use with an automobile electrical ignition circuit which includes a spark coil, a distributor and a conductor leading from the spark coil to the distributor, locking means and operating means for actuating the locking means; said locking means comprising a housing adapted to be mounted in close proximity to the distributor, a combination lock positioned within the housing and including a casing and a shackle carried by the casing and movable in opposite directions relative to the casing whereby to alternately place the lock into and out of locked condition, a normally open electrical switch positioned within the housing and connected to the conductor and the distributor, and switch-actuating means responsive to movement of the shackle from locked condition to unlocked condition to close the switch, said operating means comprising a gear assembly, a rotary linkage connected to the gear assembly and to the lock, said linkage comprising a first rotary shaft adapted to be mounted on a support forming part of the automobile, such as an instrument panel, a second rotary shaft projecting into the housing and connected to the lock release devices, a rod intermediate the first and second shafts, means for varying the effective length of the rod, a first universal coupling connecting one end of the rod to the first shaft and a second universal coupling connecting the other end of the rod to the second shaft, said gear assembly comprising a pinion carried by and rotatable with the first rotary shaft and a rack meshing with the pinion and adapted to be mounted on and move along the support, said means for actuating the linkage and the gear assembly comprising a knob secured to the first rotary shaft and operable from the side of the instrument panel which is remote from the housing, and a key engageable with the rack for moving the same in a manner to operate the pinion and linkage and place the lock into unlocked condition.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
329 words
In a mechanism for use with an automobile electrical ignition circuit which includes a spark coil, a distributor and a conductor leading from the spark coil to the distributor, locking means and operating means for actuating the locking means; said locking means comprising a housing adapted to be mounted in close proximity to the distributor, a combination lock positioned within the housing and including a casing and a shackle carried by the casing and movable in opposite directions relative to the casing whereby to alternately place the lock into and out of locked condition, a normally open electrical switch positioned within the housing and connected to the conductor and the distributor, and switch-actuating means responsive to movement of the shackle from locked condition to unlocked condition to close the switch, said operating means comprising a gear assembly, a rotary linkage connected to the gear assembly and to the lock, said linkage comprising a first rotary shaft adapted to be mounted on a support forming part of the automobile, such as an instrument panel, a second rotary shaft projecting into the housing and connected to the lock release devices, a rod intermediate the first and second shafts, means for varying the effective length of the rod, a first universal coupling connecting one end of the rod to the first shaft and a second universal coupling connecting the other end of the rod to the second shaft, said gear assembly comprising a pinion carried by and rotatable with the first rotary shaft and a rack meshing with the pinion and adapted to be mounted on and move along the support, said means for actuating the linkage and the gear assembly comprising a knob secured to the first rotary shaft and operable from the side of the instrument panel which is remote from the housing, and a key engageable with the rack for moving the same in a manner to operate the pinion and linkage and place the lock into unlocked condition.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
331 words
In a mechanism for use with an automobile electrical ignition circuit which includes a spark coil, a distributor and a conductor leading from the spark coil to the distributor, locking means and operating means for actuating the locking means; said locking means comprising a housing adapted to be mounted in close proximity to the distributor, a combination lock positioned within the housing and including a casing and a shackle carried by the casing and movable in opposite directions relative to the casing whereby to alternately place the lock into and out of locked condition, a normally open electrical switch positioned within the housing and connected to the conductor and the distributor, and switch-actuating means responsive to movement of the shackle from locked condition to unlocked condition to close the switch, said operating means comprising a gear assembly, a rotary linkage connected to the gear assembly and to the lock, said linkage comprising a first rotary shaft adapted to be mounted on a support forming part of the automobile, such as an instrument panel, a second rotary shaft projecting into the housing and connected to the lock release devices, a rod intermediate the first and second shafts, means for varying the effective length of the rod, a first universal coupling connecting one end of the rod to the first shaft and a second universal coupling connecting the other end of the rod to the second shaft, said gear assembly comprising a pinion carried by and rotatable with the first rotary shaft and a rack meshing with the pinion and adapted to be mounted on and move along the support, said means for actuating the linkage and the gear assembly comprising means for resetting the lock from unlocked to locked condition, said last-mentioned means comprising a flexible cable which is coupled at one end to the switch-actuating means and at its other end to a pull member which is located to tHe side of the instrument panel that is remote from the housing.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
331 words
In a mechanism for use with an automobile electrical ignition circuit which includes a spark coil, a distributor and a conductor leading from the spark coil to the distributor, locking means and operating means for actuating the locking means; said locking means comprising a housing adapted to be mounted in close proximity to the distributor, a combination lock positioned within the housing and including a casing and a shackle carried by the casing and movable in opposite directions relative to the casing whereby to alternately place the lock into and out of locked condition, a normally open electrical switch positioned within the housing and connected to the conductor and the distributor, and switch-actuating means responsive to movement of the shackle from locked condition to unlocked condition to close the switch, said operating means comprising a gear assembly, a rotary linkage connected to the gear assembly and to the lock, said linkage comprising a first rotary shaft adapted to be mounted on a support forming part of the automobile, such as an instrument panel, a second rotary shaft projecting into the housing and connected to the lock release devices, a rod intermediate the first and second shafts, means for varying the effective length of the rod, a first universal coupling connecting one end of the rod to the first shaft and a second universal coupling connecting the other end of the rod to the second shaft, said gear assembly comprising a pinion carried by and rotatable with the first rotary shaft and a rack meshing with the pinion and adapted to be mounted on and move along the support, said means for actuating the linkage and the gear assembly comprising means for resetting the lock from unlocked to locked condition, said last-mentioned means comprising a flexible cable which is coupled at one end to the switch-actuating means and at its other end to a pull member which is located to tHe side of the instrument panel that is remote from the housing.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
34 words
A mechanism according to claim 4 further including a flexible coupler which is detachably connected to the cable and which is adapted to be connected to and actuated by a door of the automobile.
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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) | 1975-06-13 | 1975-12-13 | 1976-06-13 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1979-06-13 | 1979-12-13 | 1980-06-13 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1983-06-13 | 1983-12-13 | 1984-06-13 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |