US3916658A
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Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1975-03-10
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Granted: 1975-11-04
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Expires: 1995-03-10
Abstract
Abstract This application discloses the steerin column of an automobile having mounted thereon a conventional ignition lock which is substantially enclosed by an armoring band.
Inventors
- 👤 John D A Barry
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-29 17:05
CPC Classifications
B; B60; B60R; B60R25/00; B60R25/01; B60R25/02; B60R25/023; Y; Y10; Y10T; Y10T70/00; Y10T70/50; Y10T70/5889; Y10T70/5956; Y10T70/70; Y10T70/7441; Y10T70/7915; Y10T70/7921
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 13
Claim 1
Independent Claim
194 words
A protective device for preventing removal from an automobile steering column of an ignition lock of the type including a rotatable key-controlled cylinder, the lock being mounted with the axis of rotation of the cylinder generally transverse to the axis of the column, said device comprising: a plurality of arcuate collar portions adapted to be connected to each other to form a continuous band encircling the portion of the column in which the lock is mounted; and, a circular cap adapted to be secured by the band in position overlying the outer end of the lock with the cap rotatable relative to the band about an axis generally coaxial with the axis of rotation of the cylinder, the cap including a key opening extending through the central portion thereof to permit a key to be inserted through the cap and into the cylinder, and portions of the band being positioned to overlie and slidingly engage portions of the face of the cap lying in an annular ring radialLy outwardly of the key opening when the collar portions encircle the steering column and the cap is in position overlying the outer end of the lock.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
194 words
A protective device for preventing removal from an automobile steering column of an ignition lock of the type including a rotatable key-controlled cylinder, the lock being mounted with the axis of rotation of the cylinder generally transverse to the axis of the column, said device comprising: a plurality of arcuate collar portions adapted to be connected to each other to form a continuous band encircling the portion of the column in which the lock is mounted; and, a circular cap adapted to be secured by the band in position overlying the outer end of the lock with the cap rotatable relative to the band about an axis generally coaxial with the axis of rotation of the cylinder, the cap including a key opening extending through the central portion thereof to permit a key to be inserted through the cap and into the cylinder, and portions of the band being positioned to overlie and slidingly engage portions of the face of the cap lying in an annular ring radialLy outwardly of the key opening when the collar portions encircle the steering column and the cap is in position overlying the outer end of the lock.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
19 words
The device of claim 1 including means for permanently securing the collar portions together end-to-end to form the band.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
47 words
The device of claim 1 wherein of the collar portions includes a cylindrical bore extending therethrough a direction generally radial of the band and an inwardly projecting annular flange at the outer end of the bore, the annular ring portions of the cap face engaging the flange.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
31 words
The device of claim 3 wherein the ignition lock includes a cylindrical portion projecting beyond the cylindrical surface of the steering column, and the collar bore surrounds the projecting cylindrical portion.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
29 words
The device of claim 3 wherein the inner diameter of the portion of the cylindrical bore defined by the flange is slightly greater than the overall diameter ignition lock.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
32 words
The device of claim 3 wherein the ignition lock includes a head having a keyhole therein and the cap and head include cooperating means for aligning the cap relative to the head.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
42 words
The device of claim 6 wherein the cooperating means includes a pair of projections adjacent opposite ends of the head keyhole and openings in the cap for receiving the projections when the cap is positioned over the outer end of the lock.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
31 words
The device of claim 7 wherein the cap includes hollow projections into which the projections of the head fit when the cap is positioned over the outer end of the lock.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
35 words
The device of claim 3 wherein the ignition lock includes a head having a keyhole therein, and the cap key opening is of substantially the same size thereas and is adapted to be aligned therewith.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
38 words
The device of claim 3 wherein the cap comprises the head of the ignition lock and is fixed in position relative to the key cylinder with the cap key opening aligned with the keyhole of the key cylinder.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
38 words
The device of claim 10 wherein the cap key opening is generally rectangular and extends diametrically of the cap, and the collar portion flange engages annular face portion of the cap radially outwardly of the cap key opening.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
32 words
The device of claim 11 wherein the cap includes a projection adjacent each end of the cap opening, and the annular face portions of the cap engaging the flange extend radially therebeyond.
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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) | 1978-11-03 | 1979-05-05 | 1979-11-04 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1982-11-03 | 1983-05-05 | 1983-11-04 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1986-11-03 | 1987-05-05 | 1987-11-04 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |