US3722239A
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Steering wheel locking device for vehicles
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1971-10-07
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Granted: 1973-03-27
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Expires: 1991-10-07
Abstract
Abstract A device for preventing full steering manipulation of the steering wheel of an automobile comprising, a padlock for locking engagement around either the ring or spoke portion of the steering wheel and a chain connecting between the padlock and a tubular member which is adapted to be received through a hole in the dashboard and latched therein in a manner so as to prevent removal thereof from the outer side of the dashboard.
Inventors
- 👤 F Mestre
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-30 01:50
CPC Classifications
B; B60; B60R; B60R25/00; B60R25/01; B60R25/02; B60R25/022; B60R25/0221; F; F16; F16B; F16B2200/00; F16B2200/40; Y; Y10; Y10T; Y10T70/00; Y10T70/50; Y10T70/5009; Y10T70/5611; Y10T70/5757; Y10T70/5765; Y10T70/577; Y10T70/5774; Y10T70/5779
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 7
Claim 1
Independent Claim
99 words
A steering wheel lockinG device for vehicles having a steering wheel and a dashboard comprising, a chain having a first and a second end, lock means attached to said first end for locking engagement with the steering wheel, a tubular member having a closed outer end attached to said second end and an open inner end extending through an appropriate aperture in the dashboard; depressible spring loaded latch means carried by said tubular member to engage the inner surface of the dashboard and nut means threadably engaged on said tubular member, engageable against the outer surface of the dashboard.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
99 words
A steering wheel lockinG device for vehicles having a steering wheel and a dashboard comprising, a chain having a first and a second end, lock means attached to said first end for locking engagement with the steering wheel, a tubular member having a closed outer end attached to said second end and an open inner end extending through an appropriate aperture in the dashboard; depressible spring loaded latch means carried by said tubular member to engage the inner surface of the dashboard and nut means threadably engaged on said tubular member, engageable against the outer surface of the dashboard.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
39 words
A steering wheel locking device as defined in claim 1 including an outwardly extending lug formed integral with said closed end and including two through holes, the first of which comprises the attachment means for said second chain end.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
101 words
A steering wheel locking device as defined in claim 1 in which said depressible spring loaded latch means comprises a pair of spring loaded legs within said tubular member, normally diverging outwardly from a point of pivotal attachment to a pivot pin, each of said legs including a latch arm angled outwardly through an aperture in the wall of said tubular member, in opposed directions, to overlie the inner surface of the dashboard, said pair of legs being depressible against said spring loading toward each other to provide for passage of said tubular member and latch means through said dashboard aperture.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
21 words
A steering wheel locking device as defined in claim 1 including a washer interposed between said nut means and inner surface.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
39 words
A steering wheel locking device as defined in claim 2 in which said lock means comprises a key operated padlock including a casing, and a hasp for locking engagement about the ring or a spoke of the steering wheel.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
30 words
A steering wheel locking device as defined in claim 5 in which the second of said through holes in said lug is sized to receive the hasp of said padlock.
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) | 1976-03-26 | 1976-09-25 | 1977-03-27 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1980-03-26 | 1980-09-25 | 1981-03-27 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1984-03-26 | 1984-09-25 | 1985-03-27 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |