US3719063A
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Device for prevention of automobile theft
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1971-07-01
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Granted: 1973-03-06
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Expires: 1991-07-01
Abstract
Abstract A device for preventing the theft of an automobile may comprise a support for attachment to an automobile and a jaw assembly mounted on the support for fastening the acceleration pedal assembly of an automobile in a non-depressed position. The jaw assembly may be attached to a rod member for opening and closing the jaws. The rod may be provided with teeth for engaging a locking device to hold the jaws in the closed or fastening position.
Inventors
- 👤 M Fouces
- 👤 J Fouces
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-29 22:32
CPC Classifications
B; B60; B60R; B60R25/00; B60R25/002; B60R25/003; B60R25/005; Y; Y10; Y10T; Y10T70/00; Y10T70/50; Y10T70/5611; Y10T70/569; Y10T70/573; Y10T70/5735
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 7
Claim 1
Independent Claim
187 words
A device for preventing the theft of an automobile comprising: support means attached to the floorboard of said automobile near its accelerator pedal assembly; fastening means attached to said support means movable from a first position to a second position whereby said accelerator pedal assembly is fastened in a non-depressed position; operating means attached to said fastening means for moving said fastening means from said first position to said second position; and lock means engageable with said operating means to loCk said fastening means in said second position; said fastening means comprising a pair of jaw members which surround a portion of said accelerator pedal assembly in said second position; said jaw members being attached to said support means by pivot means about which said jaws pivot when moving from said first position to said second position; said operating means comprising an elongated rod member attached to said jaw members by second pivot means; said rod member being provided with lock engaging means engageable with said locking means when said jaws are in said second position to prevent movement of said operating rod and said jaw members.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
187 words
A device for preventing the theft of an automobile comprising: support means attached to the floorboard of said automobile near its accelerator pedal assembly; fastening means attached to said support means movable from a first position to a second position whereby said accelerator pedal assembly is fastened in a non-depressed position; operating means attached to said fastening means for moving said fastening means from said first position to said second position; and lock means engageable with said operating means to loCk said fastening means in said second position; said fastening means comprising a pair of jaw members which surround a portion of said accelerator pedal assembly in said second position; said jaw members being attached to said support means by pivot means about which said jaws pivot when moving from said first position to said second position; said operating means comprising an elongated rod member attached to said jaw members by second pivot means; said rod member being provided with lock engaging means engageable with said locking means when said jaws are in said second position to prevent movement of said operating rod and said jaw members.
Claim 3
Independent Claim
187 words
A device for preventing the theft of an automobile comprising: support means attached to the floorboard of said automobile near its accelerator pedal assembly; fastening means attached to said support means movable from a first position to a second position whereby said accelerator pedal assembly is fastened in a non-depressed position; operating means attached to said fastening means for moving said fastening means from said first position to said second position; and lock means engageable with said operating means to loCk said fastening means in said second position; said fastening means comprising a pair of jaw members which surround a portion of said accelerator pedal assembly in said second position; said jaw members being attached to said support means by pivot means about which said jaws pivot when moving from said first position to said second position; said operating means comprising an elongated rod member attached to said jaw members by second pivot means; said rod member being provided with lock engaging means engageable with said locking means when said jaws are in said second position to prevent movement of said operating rod and said jaw members.
Claim 4
Independent Claim
187 words
A device for preventing the theft of an automobile comprising: support means attached to the floorboard of said automobile near its accelerator pedal assembly; fastening means attached to said support means movable from a first position to a second position whereby said accelerator pedal assembly is fastened in a non-depressed position; operating means attached to said fastening means for moving said fastening means from said first position to said second position; and lock means engageable with said operating means to loCk said fastening means in said second position; said fastening means comprising a pair of jaw members which surround a portion of said accelerator pedal assembly in said second position; said jaw members being attached to said support means by pivot means about which said jaws pivot when moving from said first position to said second position; said operating means comprising an elongated rod member attached to said jaw members by second pivot means; said rod member being provided with lock engaging means engageable with said locking means when said jaws are in said second position to prevent movement of said operating rod and said jaw members.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
27 words
The device of claim 1 in which biasing means is attached to said rod member biasing said rod member and said jaw members toward said first position.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
38 words
The device of claim 2 in which stop means is attached to said support means to prevent said biasing means from moving said jaw members to a position farther away from said second position than said first position.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
20 words
The device of claim 3 in which said support means is also fastened to the dashboard assembly of said 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) | 1976-03-05 | 1976-09-04 | 1977-03-06 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1980-03-05 | 1980-09-04 | 1981-03-06 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1984-03-05 | 1984-09-04 | 1985-03-06 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |