US3948069A
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Vehicle ignition lock device
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1975-03-03
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Granted: 1976-04-06
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Expires: 1995-03-03
Abstract
Abstract The device covers the ignition lock which is conventionally mounted on the vehicle steering column and comprises a lock housing and a C-shaped band received by the lock housing which together cooperate to form a shroud or cover for the ignition lock. The housing has a pair of latching devices for receiving the band and locking the band relative to the housing. The latching devices are operated from a key lock which permits release of the latching devices. The housing is positioned so that the key lock faces the vehicle dashboard so that there is little space between the key receiving lock and the dashboard thereby making it difficult for an unauthorized person to "jimmy" the lock open using a prying device or the like.
Inventors
- 👤 Modestino Imbriano
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-29 19:12
CPC Classifications
B; B60; B60R; B60R25/00; B60R25/01; B60R25/02; B60R25/023; Y; Y10; Y10T; Y10T70/00; Y10T70/70; Y10T70/7441; Y10T70/7915; Y10T70/7927; Y10T70/7955; Y10T70/7977; Y10T70/7983
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 12
Claim 1
Independent Claim
142 words
An ignition safety lock for an automobile having the ignition lock on the steering column, said lock comprising; a C-clamp sized to extend about the steering column on the side opposite the ignition lock and having a pair of arms that extend generally tangentially from the column on opposite sides of the ignition lock, a shroud in the form of a housing adapted to removably receive the arms of the clamp, said housing enclosing the steering column ignition lock when it receives the arms of the C-clamp, latching means carried by the clamp and housing for releasably latching the arms and housing together in a position wherein the housing encloses the vehicle ignition lock, and a lock means carried in the housing and connected to the latching means for releasing the latching means to remove the shroud from covering the ignition lock.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
142 words
An ignition safety lock for an automobile having the ignition lock on the steering column, said lock comprising; a C-clamp sized to extend about the steering column on the side opposite the ignition lock and having a pair of arms that extend generally tangentially from the column on opposite sides of the ignition lock, a shroud in the form of a housing adapted to removably receive the arms of the clamp, said housing enclosing the steering column ignition lock when it receives the arms of the C-clamp, latching means carried by the clamp and housing for releasably latching the arms and housing together in a position wherein the housing encloses the vehicle ignition lock, and a lock means carried in the housing and connected to the latching means for releasing the latching means to remove the shroud from covering the ignition lock.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
36 words
An ignition safety lock as defined in claim 1 wherein said latching means includes means defining a slot in the end of each arm and a pair of latches mounted in the housing adjacent each slot.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
25 words
An ignition safety lock as defined in claim 2 including means for pivotally supporting each latch toward the slot when the clamp and housing interengage.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
26 words
An ignition safety lock as defined in claim 1 wherein said housing has a passage through a wall defining the housing for receiving the lock means.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
33 words
An ignition safety lock as defined in claim 4 wherein the opening in the lock means for receiving a key faces the vehicle dash board when the clamp and housing are relatively locked.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
17 words
An ignition safety lock as defined in claim 3 wherein said lock means includes a rotatable barrel.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
17 words
An ignition safety lock as defined in claim 6 including means connecting the barrel to the latches.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
47 words
An ignition safety lock as defined in claim 7 wherein said means connecting includes a pair of cables, one connecting to each latch so that upon rotation of the barrel the cables pull the latches to release the latches and permit separation of the clamp and housing.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
21 words
An ignition safety lock as defined in claim 8 wherein said barrel has oppositely disposed tabs for connecting to each cable.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
47 words
An ignition safety lock as defined in claim 1 including a loaded release means and means for mounting the loaded release means in the housing for engagement with the steering column whereby the release means tends to separate the housing and clamp when the lock is opened.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
44 words
An ignition safety lock as defined in claim 10 wherein said loaded release means includes a plunger, a spring for urging the plunger toward the steering column when the clamp and housing are interengaged and means supporting the plunger in position in the housing.
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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) | 1979-04-06 | 1979-10-06 | 1980-04-06 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1983-04-06 | 1983-10-06 | 1984-04-06 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1987-04-06 | 1987-10-06 | 1988-04-06 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |