US3742743A
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Anti-theft device for motor vehicles
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1970-12-11
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Granted: 1973-07-03
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Expires: 1990-12-11
Abstract
Abstract This anti-theft device consists of an elastic member ending with a soft ball, which is provided with a flexible metal net. By means of a bar, to which the other end of the said member is attached, this device can be fixed in a detachable way to the steering wheel.
Inventors
- 👤 D Stoyanovitch
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-31 16:45
CPC Classifications
B; B60; B60R; B60R25/00; B60R25/01; B60R25/02; B60R25/022; B60R25/0225; Y; Y10; Y10T; Y10T70/00; Y10T70/50; Y10T70/5611; Y10T70/5757; Y10T70/5765; Y10T70/5836
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 7
Claim 1
Independent Claim
150 words
An anti-theft apparatus for motor vehicles comprising: an elongate rigid member; attachment means disposed on said rigid member for detachably engaging a portion of a motor vehicle steering wheel assembly; an elongate flexible member connected to said rigid member and projecting outwardly from an end of said rigid member; a ball member connected to said elongate flexible member and spaced outwardly from said rigid member; and locking means cooperable with said attachment means for selectively securing said rigid member to a portion of the motor vehicle steering wheel assembly whereby when said rigid member is affixed to a steering wheel assembly by said attachment means and said locking means, said elongate flexible member and said ball member cooperate to engage said ball member with either an occupant or a surface of the motor vehicle to impair a rotation of the steering wheel and thereby prevent theft of the motor vehicle.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
150 words
An anti-theft apparatus for motor vehicles comprising: an elongate rigid member; attachment means disposed on said rigid member for detachably engaging a portion of a motor vehicle steering wheel assembly; an elongate flexible member connected to said rigid member and projecting outwardly from an end of said rigid member; a ball member connected to said elongate flexible member and spaced outwardly from said rigid member; and locking means cooperable with said attachment means for selectively securing said rigid member to a portion of the motor vehicle steering wheel assembly whereby when said rigid member is affixed to a steering wheel assembly by said attachment means and said locking means, said elongate flexible member and said ball member cooperate to engage said ball member with either an occupant or a surface of the motor vehicle to impair a rotation of the steering wheel and thereby prevent theft of the motor vehicle.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
27 words
An anti-theft apparatus according to claim 1 wherein said attachment means comprises means for affixing said rigid member to a spoke on the motor vehicle steering wheel.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
30 words
An anti-theft apparatus according to claim 1 wherein said attachment means comprises means for affixing said rigid member to a steering column portion of said motor vehicle steering wheel assembly.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
19 words
An anti-theft apparatus according to claim 3 wherein said affixing means passes completely around the motor vehicle steering column.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
34 words
An anti-theft apparatus according to claim 1 wherein said ball member is disposed around a metallic net attached to said elongate flexible means for preventing a removal of said ball member from said apparatus.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
22 words
An anti-theft apparatus according to claim 1 wherein said rigid member comprises a plurality of short rigid members which are detachably interconnectable.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
GB1127524A
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US3462982A
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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) | 1976-07-02 | 1977-01-01 | 1977-07-03 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1980-07-02 | 1981-01-01 | 1981-07-03 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1984-07-02 | 1985-01-01 | 1985-07-03 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |