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Car theft proofing system

Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1989-08-11
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Granted: 1991-01-15
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Expires: 2009-08-11
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Abstract

Abstract A car theft proofing system includes a sensor attached to a door lock mechanism for detecting insertion into the door lock mechanism of a door key or other article, an alarm device for giving an alarm, an alarm drive device for driving the alarm device, a control unit for causing the alarm device to give the alarm in response to signals received from the sensor and the alarm drive device, and a radio transmitter for transmitting a radio wave upon insertion of the article. The alarm drive device includes a portable remote control transmitter and a receiver disposed on a car body. The remote control transmitter includes an abnormally alarm for transmitting a theft signal in response to the radio wave transmitted from the radio transmitter.

Inventors

  • 👤 Sadakatsu Sunami

Bibliographic Details

Application Number —
Jurisdiction US
Data Source google_patents
Last Synchronized 2026-10-29 15:32
CPC Classifications
E; E05; E05B; E05B47/00; E05B47/06; E05B47/0611; E05B47/0619; E05B47/0626; E05B47/063; B; B60; B60R; B60R25/00; B60R25/10; E05B83/00; E05B83/36; E05B17/00; E05B17/14; E05B17/147; E05B45/00; E05B45/06; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S70/00; Y10S70/49; Y10S70/51; Y10T; Y10T70/00; Y10T70/70; Y10T70/7441; Y10T70/7915

Claims Analysis

Total Claims: 25
Claim 1
Independent Claim 136 words
A car theft proofing system comprising an elongate sensor attached to a door lock mechanism for detecting insertion into the door lock mechanism of a plate, bar or other article, an alarm device for giving an alarm, alarm drive means to output a signal for driving the alarm device, control means to cause the alarm device to give the alarm in response to a signal received from the elongate sensor and the signal from the alarm drive means, and a radio transmitter for detecting insertion of the article and transmitting a radio wave, wherein said alarm drive means includes a portable remote control transmitter and a receiver disposed on a car body, said remote control transmitter including abnormality alarm means for transmitting a theft signal in response to the radio wave transmitted from said radio transmitter.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim 136 words
A car theft proofing system comprising an elongate sensor attached to a door lock mechanism for detecting insertion into the door lock mechanism of a plate, bar or other article, an alarm device for giving an alarm, alarm drive means to output a signal for driving the alarm device, control means to cause the alarm device to give the alarm in response to a signal received from the elongate sensor and the signal from the alarm drive means, and a radio transmitter for detecting insertion of the article and transmitting a radio wave, wherein said alarm drive means includes a portable remote control transmitter and a receiver disposed on a car body, said remote control transmitter including abnormality alarm means for transmitting a theft signal in response to the radio wave transmitted from said radio transmitter.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim 26 words
A car theft proofing system as claimed in claim 1, wherein a car battery is used as a system power source mounted in the car body.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim 45 words
A car theft proofing system as claimed in claim 1, wherein a car battery is used as a system power source mounted in the car body, and a reserve battery is used as a power source mounted in the car body for driving other circuits.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim 16 words
A car theft proofing as claimed in claim 1, wherein said theft signal comprises a buzzer.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim 19 words
A car theft proofing system as claimed in claim 1, wherein a drive period is set for said alarm.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim 23 words
A car theft proofing system as claimed in claim 1, wherein said remote control transmitter includes means to forcibly turn off said alarm.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim 25 words
A car theft proofing system as claimed in claim 1, wherein said remote control transmitter is operable to set the system to any operable state.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim 36 words
A car theft proofing system as claimed in claim 1, wherein the system is set when an engine is stopped by an ignition key and the ignition key is pulled out or the door is locked.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim 23 words
A car theft proofing system as claimed in claim 7, further comprising a set lamp for enabling confirmation that the system is set.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim 19 words
A car theft proofing system as claimed in claim 1, wherein said theft signal comprises flashing of a lamp.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim 23 words
A car theft proofing system as claimed in claim 8, further comprising a set lamp for enabling confirmation that the system is set.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim 164 words
A car theft proofing system comprising a first sensor attached to a door lock mechanism for detecting insertion into the door lock mechanism of a plate, bar or other article, a second sensor attached to a cylinder door lock for detecting insertion into the door lock of a door key or other article, an alarm device for giving an alarm, alarm drive means to output a signal for driving the alarm device, control means to cause the alarm device to give the alarm in response to a signal received from at least one of the first and second sensors the signal from the alarm drive means, and a radio transmitter for detecting insertion of the article and transmitting a radio wave, wherein said alarm drive means includes a portable remote control transmitter and a receiver disposed on a car body, said remote control transmitter including abnormality alarm means for transmitting a theft signal in response to the radio wave transmitted from said radio transmitter.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim 164 words
A car theft proofing system comprising a first sensor attached to a door lock mechanism for detecting insertion into the door lock mechanism of a plate, bar or other article, a second sensor attached to a cylinder door lock for detecting insertion into the door lock of a door key or other article, an alarm device for giving an alarm, alarm drive means to output a signal for driving the alarm device, control means to cause the alarm device to give the alarm in response to a signal received from at least one of the first and second sensors the signal from the alarm drive means, and a radio transmitter for detecting insertion of the article and transmitting a radio wave, wherein said alarm drive means includes a portable remote control transmitter and a receiver disposed on a car body, said remote control transmitter including abnormality alarm means for transmitting a theft signal in response to the radio wave transmitted from said radio transmitter.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim 17 words
A car theft proofing system as claimed in claim 12, wherein said theft signal comprises a buzzer.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim 19 words
A car theft proofing system as claimed in claim 12, wherein said theft signal comprises flashing of a lamp.
Claim 17
Dependent Claim 26 words
A car theft proofing system as claimed in claim 12, wherein a car battery is used as a system power source mounted in the car body.
Claim 18
Dependent Claim 45 words
A car theft proofing system as claimed in claim 12, wherein a car battery mounted in the car body is used as a system power source and a reserve battery mounted in the car body is used as a power source for driving other circuits.
Claim 19
Dependent Claim 19 words
A car theft proofing system as claimed in claim 12, wherein a drive period is set for said alarm.
Claim 20
Dependent Claim 23 words
A car theft proofing system as claimed in claim 12, wherein said remote control transmitter includes means to forcibly turn off said alarm.
Claim 21
Dependent Claim 25 words
A car theft proofing system as claimed in claim 12, wherein said remote control transmitter is operable to set the system to an operable state.
Claim 22
Dependent Claim 36 words
A car theft proofing system as claimed in claim 12, wherein the system is set when an engine is stopped by an ignition key and the ignition key is pulled out or the door is locked.
Claim 23
Dependent Claim 214 words
A car theft proofing system comprising a cylinder lock including a recess extending from an outside position of an outer cylinder to a surface of an inner cylinder, an engaging mechanism disposed outwardly of the cylinder lock at a position opposed to the recess, said engaging mechanism including an inwardly urged contact element engageable with and disengageable from the recess, a drive element disposed outwardly of the cylinder lock to move the contact element into the recess for stopping the inner cylinder against rotation, an elongate sensor attached to a door lock mechanism for detecting insertion into the door lock mechanism of a plate, bar or other article, an alarm device for giving an alarm, alarm drive means to output a signal for driving the alarm device, control means to cause the alarm device to give the alarm in response to a signal received from the elongate sensor and the signal from the alarm drive means, and a radio transmitter for detecting insertion of the article and transmitting a radio wave, wherein said alarm drive means includes a portable remote control transmitter and a receiver disposed on a car body, said remote control transmitter including abnormality alarm means for transmitting a theft signal in response to the radio wave transmitted from said radio transmitter.
Claim 24
Dependent Claim 214 words
A car theft proofing system comprising a cylinder lock including a recess extending from an outside position of an outer cylinder to a surface of an inner cylinder, an engaging mechanism disposed outwardly of the cylinder lock at a position opposed to the recess, said engaging mechanism including an inwardly urged contact element engageable with and disengageable from the recess, a drive element disposed outwardly of the cylinder lock to move the contact element into the recess for stopping the inner cylinder against rotation, an elongate sensor attached to a door lock mechanism for detecting insertion into the door lock mechanism of a plate, bar or other article, an alarm device for giving an alarm, alarm drive means to output a signal for driving the alarm device, control means to cause the alarm device to give the alarm in response to a signal received from the elongate sensor and the signal from the alarm drive means, and a radio transmitter for detecting insertion of the article and transmitting a radio wave, wherein said alarm drive means includes a portable remote control transmitter and a receiver disposed on a car body, said remote control transmitter including abnormality alarm means for transmitting a theft signal in response to the radio wave transmitted from said radio transmitter.
Claim 25
Dependent Claim 37 words
A car theft proofing system as claimed in claim 21, wherein said recess extends to a central position of the inner cylinder for receiving the contact element, to prevent insertion of a door key or the like.

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