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Steering lock for automobile
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1989-04-21
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Granted: 1989-11-28
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Expires: 2009-04-21
Abstract
Abstract This invention relates to a steering lock for an automobile. In particular, one utilizing a U-shaped hook to clip a steering wheel and insert with a latch rod into the U-shaped hook so as to lock the steering wheel to protect the automobile from being stolen.
Inventors
- 👤 Jinn-Fu Wu
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-09 06:38
CPC Classifications
B; B60; B60R; B60R25/00; B60R25/01; B60R25/02; B60R25/022; B60R25/0225; Y; Y10; Y10T; Y10T70/00; Y10T70/50; Y10T70/5611; Y10T70/5757; Y10T70/5765; Y10T70/5836; Y10T70/5841
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
109 words
A steering lock for an automobile comprising: a U-shaped hook having an outer tubular member at one end, two holes at one side and two aligned holes at the other side; a latch rod having a stop shoulder at one side and a handgrip at another end, said stop shoulder being placed between said sides and adjacent said outer tubular member of said U-shaped hook; an engaging member having two actuating members, a lock core, a lock bolt and a slot; wherein, said engaging members being designed to clamp a rib of a steering wheel while said stop shoulder of said latch rod is abutted against a steering wheel.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
109 words
A steering lock for an automobile comprising: a U-shaped hook having an outer tubular member at one end, two holes at one side and two aligned holes at the other side; a latch rod having a stop shoulder at one side and a handgrip at another end, said stop shoulder being placed between said sides and adjacent said outer tubular member of said U-shaped hook; an engaging member having two actuating members, a lock core, a lock bolt and a slot; wherein, said engaging members being designed to clamp a rib of a steering wheel while said stop shoulder of said latch rod is abutted against a steering wheel.
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| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1996-11-27 | 1997-05-29 | 1997-11-28 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
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