US3967166A
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Electronic lock
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1973-04-25
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Granted: 1976-06-29
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Expires: 1993-04-25
Abstract
Abstract An antitheft device comprising a timing circuit and preferably a rotary lock switch operated by a key will interrupt an utilization apparatus such as the ignition circuit of an automobile and sound an alarm unless the lock switch can be unlocked from a first locking position to a second locking position, and unless the lock switch can be unlocked from the second locking position to a third locking position neither earlier than a first predetermined time nor later than a second predetermined time after the lock switch is unlocked to the second locking position.
Inventors
- 👤 Ching-Yeu Wei
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-24 01:24
CPC Classifications
B; B60; B60R; B60R25/00; B60R25/01; B60R25/04
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 10
Claim 1
Independent Claim
208 words
An antitheft device comprising, in combination: a switching device including at least two switching actions; and a timing device which is activated only when a first and a second predetermined one of said switching actions are conducted in sequence and said second predetermined switching action is conducted neither earlier than a first predetermined time nor later than a second predetermined time after the moment when said first predetermined switching action is conducted including: a. a first circuit connected to said switching device for sensing said first predetermined switching action will be activated when said first predetermined switching action is conducted and will be later de-activated unless said second predetermined switching action is followed not later than said second predetermined time after said first predetermined switching action is conducted; b. a second circuit connected to said switching device for sensing said second predetermined switching action will not be activated unless said second predetermined switching action is conducted not earlier than said first predetermined time after said first predetermined switching action is conducted; c. a gating circuit connected to said first and second circuits will be activated only when both said first and second circuits are activated, and whereby said timing device is activated when said gating circuit is activated.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
208 words
An antitheft device comprising, in combination: a switching device including at least two switching actions; and a timing device which is activated only when a first and a second predetermined one of said switching actions are conducted in sequence and said second predetermined switching action is conducted neither earlier than a first predetermined time nor later than a second predetermined time after the moment when said first predetermined switching action is conducted including: a. a first circuit connected to said switching device for sensing said first predetermined switching action will be activated when said first predetermined switching action is conducted and will be later de-activated unless said second predetermined switching action is followed not later than said second predetermined time after said first predetermined switching action is conducted; b. a second circuit connected to said switching device for sensing said second predetermined switching action will not be activated unless said second predetermined switching action is conducted not earlier than said first predetermined time after said first predetermined switching action is conducted; c. a gating circuit connected to said first and second circuits will be activated only when both said first and second circuits are activated, and whereby said timing device is activated when said gating circuit is activated.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
15 words
An antitheft device as in claim 1 wherein said switching device includes key-operated lock switches.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
14 words
An antitheft device as in claim 2 wherein said switches include a rotary switch.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
27 words
An antitheft device as in claim 1 wherein said first circuit includes a time delay relay having the time delay action responsible to said second predetermined time.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
35 words
An antitheft device as in claim 4 wherein said time delay relay includes a Schmidt trigger and a capacitor defining the time delay connected between the trigger terminal of said Schmidt trigger and the ground.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
27 words
An antitheft device as in claim 1 wherein said second circuit includes a time delay relay having the time delay action responsible to said first predetermined time.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
86 words
An antitheft device as in claim 6 wherein said time delay relay includes: a Schmidt trigger; and a circuit defining the time delay including a transistor, a first resistor connected to the base of said transistor, a second resistor connected to the emitter of said transistor, a third resistor connected to the collector of said transistor, and a capacitor connected between the base of said transistor and the ground; and whereby the emitter of said transistor is connected to the trigger terminal of said Schmidt trigger.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
56 words
An antitheft device as in claim 1 further comprising a memory circuit connected to said gating circuit for storaging any deactivation records of said first and second circuits, and whereby said gating circuit will not be activated whenever there were or are any de-activation records of said first and second circuits storaged in said memory circuit.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
54 words
An antitheft device as in claim 8 wherein said gating circuit includes a Schmidt trigger, a first capacitor connected to the trigger terminal of said Schmidt trigger, and a diode with the cathode being connected to said trigger terminal; and said memory circuit includes a second capacitor connected to the anode of said diode.
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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) | 1979-06-29 | 1979-12-29 | 1980-06-29 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1983-06-29 | 1983-12-29 | 1984-06-29 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1987-06-29 | 1987-12-29 | 1988-06-29 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |