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Auto safe lock
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1977-03-17
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Granted: 1978-07-04
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Expires: 1997-03-17
Abstract
Abstract A tamper-proof lock housing is provided for enclosing the ignition lock of an automobile which is ordinarily mounted on the steering column of the automobile. The housing is in two halves; the bottom half fitting about the lower half of the steering column, and is secured thereto. The upper half fits down over the lower half and the ignition lock is securely joined thereto by connection breakers so that the two then box in the ignition key switch. The auto safe lock box protects the steering wheel lock and the ignition key. An auxilliary alarm system is provided consisting of a separate battery, additional horn, voltage regulator and a time delay switch. This could work solely off the auto safe lock box itself, or it could work from an alternate lock installed on the outside of the car.
Inventors
- 👤 Edward O. Kalina
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-29 10:03
CPC Classifications
B; B60; B60R; B60R25/00; B60R25/01; B60R25/02; B60R25/023; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S70/00; Y10S70/56; Y10T; Y10T70/00; Y10T70/50; Y10T70/5889; Y10T70/70; Y10T70/7441; Y10T70/7915; Y10T70/7927; Y10T70/7955; Y10T70/7977; Y10T70/7983; Y10T70/80; Y10T70/8027; Y10T70/8216
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 5
Claim 1
Independent Claim
125 words
A safety lock for the conventional ignition lock which projects laterally from the steering column of an automobile, said safety lock comprising; a housing including telescopically joined upper and lower parts removably mounted on the steering column and enclosing the ignition lock, the lower part having side and end walls and a bottom, and a removable clamp extending around the steering column for securing the lower part to the column, the upper part having a top and side and end walls telescoping down over the lower part and enclosing the ignition lock, and lock means attached to and recessed below the top within the upper part and having a portion extending within and releasably secured to a cooperating sleeve bracket fixed to said lower part.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
125 words
A safety lock for the conventional ignition lock which projects laterally from the steering column of an automobile, said safety lock comprising; a housing including telescopically joined upper and lower parts removably mounted on the steering column and enclosing the ignition lock, the lower part having side and end walls and a bottom, and a removable clamp extending around the steering column for securing the lower part to the column, the upper part having a top and side and end walls telescoping down over the lower part and enclosing the ignition lock, and lock means attached to and recessed below the top within the upper part and having a portion extending within and releasably secured to a cooperating sleeve bracket fixed to said lower part.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
25 words
The structure as set forth in claim 1 wherein said lock means is accessible only through the top of the upper part of the housing.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
54 words
The structure as set forth in claim 1 wherein said lock means includes a key cylinder secured at one end about an opening in the top of the upper portion of the housing and extending to lock mechanism within a key lock secured to an end wall of the upper part of the housing.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
33 words
The structure as set forth in claim 1 including means for detecting movements of said housing other than normal, said detecting means being simultaneously set when the locking of said parts is effected.
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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) | 1981-07-03 | 1982-01-02 | 1982-07-04 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1985-07-03 | 1986-01-02 | 1986-07-04 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1989-07-03 | 1990-01-02 | 1990-07-04 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |