US3773138A
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Anti-theft arrangement for automobiles
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1971-06-22
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Granted: 1973-11-20
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Expires: 1991-06-22
Abstract
Abstract An automobile ignition system in which the coil, distributor, ignition switch, and related wiring are housed in a heavy walled enclosure securely mounted to the vehicle firewall. The enclosure has a locking cover and prevents the ''''hot wiring'''' of the ignition system.
Inventors
- 👤 W Killmeyer
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-27 05:31
CPC Classifications
B; B60; B60R; B60R25/00; B60R25/01; B60R25/04; Y; Y10; Y10T; Y10T70/00; Y10T70/50; Y10T70/5889; Y10T70/5903; Y10T70/5907; Y10T70/5969
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 5
Claim 1
Independent Claim
146 words
In a vehicle having an engine compartment, a passenger compartment, a firewall separating the engine and passenger compartments, an internal combustion engine in the engine compartment, and an ignition system for the engine including a key operated ignition switch, a coil, and a distributor, an improved anti-theft arrangement comprising: a steel walled enclosure secured to the firewall on the passenger compartment side thereof, the enclosure having an opening permitting access to the interior of the enclosure, the ignition switch being mounted through a wall of the enclosure with the key insertable from the outside the enclosure and all electrical connections to the switch being within the enclosure, the coil and the distributor and the electrical connections between the switch, the coil and the distributor being entirely within the enclosure; a steel cover for the enclosure opening; and locking means for securing the cover to the enclosure.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
146 words
In a vehicle having an engine compartment, a passenger compartment, a firewall separating the engine and passenger compartments, an internal combustion engine in the engine compartment, and an ignition system for the engine including a key operated ignition switch, a coil, and a distributor, an improved anti-theft arrangement comprising: a steel walled enclosure secured to the firewall on the passenger compartment side thereof, the enclosure having an opening permitting access to the interior of the enclosure, the ignition switch being mounted through a wall of the enclosure with the key insertable from the outside the enclosure and all electrical connections to the switch being within the enclosure, the coil and the distributor and the electrical connections between the switch, the coil and the distributor being entirely within the enclosure; a steel cover for the enclosure opening; and locking means for securing the cover to the enclosure.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
167 words
In a vehicle having an engine compartment, a passenger compartment, a firewall separating the engine and passenger compartments, an internal combustion engine in the engine compartment, and an ignition system for the engine including a key operated ignition switch, a coil, and a distributor, an improved anti-theft arrangement comprising: a steel walled enclosure secured to the firewall on the passenger compartment side thereof, the enclosure having an opening permitting access to the interior of the enclosure, the ignition switch being mounted through a wall of the enclosure with the key insertable from outside the enclosure and all electrical connections to the switch being within the enclosure, the coil and the electrical connections between the switch and the coil being entirely within the enclosure; a steel cover for the enclosure opening; locking means securing the cover to the enclosure; means detecting the opening of the cover; and a relay controlled by the detecting means and operative to disconnect the switch from the coil upon opening of the cover.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
167 words
In a vehicle having an engine compartment, a passenger compartment, a firewall separating the engine and passenger compartments, an internal combustion engine in the engine compartment, and an ignition system for the engine including a key operated ignition switch, a coil, and a distributor, an improved anti-theft arrangement comprising: a steel walled enclosure secured to the firewall on the passenger compartment side thereof, the enclosure having an opening permitting access to the interior of the enclosure, the ignition switch being mounted through a wall of the enclosure with the key insertable from outside the enclosure and all electrical connections to the switch being within the enclosure, the coil and the electrical connections between the switch and the coil being entirely within the enclosure; a steel cover for the enclosure opening; locking means securing the cover to the enclosure; means detecting the opening of the cover; and a relay controlled by the detecting means and operative to disconnect the switch from the coil upon opening of the cover.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
17 words
The anti-theft arrangement according to claim 7 further including means to manually override the means for detecting.
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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) | 1976-11-19 | 1977-05-21 | 1977-11-20 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1980-11-19 | 1981-05-21 | 1981-11-20 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1984-11-19 | 1985-05-21 | 1985-11-20 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |