US3748880A
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Lock assemblies particularly suitable for motor vehicles
Assignee: WASO Ltd
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Filing: 1971-03-17
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Granted: 1973-07-31
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Expires: 1991-03-17
Abstract
Abstract A lock assembly particularly, but not exclusively, for use in conjunction with a vehicle gear box selector shaft housing for locking against movement at least one selector shaft to immobilise at least partially a vehicle, the assembly including a locking mechanism which is key-operated and basically comprises a housing, a drive member in the housing and a drive member head for transmitting movement of the key via the drive member to a locking detent.
Inventors
- 👤 B Atkins
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-24 23:34
CPC Classifications
B; B60; B60R; B60R25/00; B60R25/01; B60R25/04; B60R25/06; Y; Y10; Y10T; Y10T292/00; Y10T292/08; Y10T292/096; Y10T292/1014; Y10T292/1022; Y10T292/1028; Y10T70/00; Y10T70/50; Y10T70/5611; Y10T70/5642; Y10T70/5889; Y10T70/5925; Y10T70/5934; Y10T70/5938
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
155 words
A key-operated locking mechanism for locking against movement, a movable shaft, said mechanism comprising: a generally tubular housing; means on said housing to permit the assembly to be secured to structure lying adjacent the shaft to be locked and to which said shaft is relatively movable when such shaft is unlocked; seating means in said housing to receive and locate a keyoperated lock barrel; a drive member; supporting means for supporting for rotary movement about the longitudinal axis of the housing said drive member; a shaped surface on the drive member at a position within the housing constituting cam means suitable for transmitting movement to an electrical switch; spring means adapted to bias said drive member from one position relative to the housing to another position; a separately formed drive member head releasably secured to the drive member; and a shaped surface being provided on the head at a position remote from the drive member.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
155 words
A key-operated locking mechanism for locking against movement, a movable shaft, said mechanism comprising: a generally tubular housing; means on said housing to permit the assembly to be secured to structure lying adjacent the shaft to be locked and to which said shaft is relatively movable when such shaft is unlocked; seating means in said housing to receive and locate a keyoperated lock barrel; a drive member; supporting means for supporting for rotary movement about the longitudinal axis of the housing said drive member; a shaped surface on the drive member at a position within the housing constituting cam means suitable for transmitting movement to an electrical switch; spring means adapted to bias said drive member from one position relative to the housing to another position; a separately formed drive member head releasably secured to the drive member; and a shaped surface being provided on the head at a position remote from the drive member.
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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) | 1976-07-30 | 1977-01-29 | 1977-07-31 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1980-07-30 | 1981-01-29 | 1981-07-31 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1984-07-30 | 1985-01-29 | 1985-07-31 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |