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Anti-theft apparatus
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1993-10-15
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Granted: 1994-08-09
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Expires: 2013-10-15
Abstract
Abstract A vehicular anti-theft apparatus uses the unbuckling of a seatbelt to produce a surreptitious signal that activates a timing circuit which disables the motor after a preselected period of time. When the seatbelt is unfastened, an electrical signal is generated by a sensor switch within the seatbelt buckle and sent to the timing circuit. This circuit activates a solenoid after the preselected time has elapsed. Activation of the solenoid opens the ignition circuit, which makes the vehicle stall. In order for the motor to be restarted, the timing circuit must be reset using a circuit control keypad. The circuit control keypad is a separate and portable hand-held push-button device that allows an authorized operator manually to enter a secret code. The circuit control keypad plugs into a hidden port, thereby electrically interfacing with the timing circuit.
Inventors
- 👤 Richard H. Wilson
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-05 05:34
CPC Classifications
B; B60; B60R; B60R25/00; B60R25/20; B60R25/21; B60R25/01; B60R25/04; B60R25/23
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 20
Claim 1
Independent Claim
151 words
Anti-theft apparatus in combination with a motor vehicle including: a seatbelt having fastened and unfastened states; a motor; means for enabling and disabling the motor; a seatbelt detection circuit for generating first and second signals depending on, respectively, the fastened state or the unfastened state of the seatbelt; means for generating coded third signals; and a timing circuit for receiving the first and second signals from the seatbelt detection circuit and the coded third signals from the coded-signal generating means, the timing circuit generating fourth signals after a preselected period of time after receiving second signals from the seatbelt detection circuit, which fourth signals cause the motor enabling/disabling means to disable the motor and the timing circuit generating fifth signals upon receipt of coded third signals from the coded-signal generating means and first signals from the seatbelt detection circuit, which fifth signals cause the motor enabling/disabling means to enable the motor.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
151 words
Anti-theft apparatus in combination with a motor vehicle including: a seatbelt having fastened and unfastened states; a motor; means for enabling and disabling the motor; a seatbelt detection circuit for generating first and second signals depending on, respectively, the fastened state or the unfastened state of the seatbelt; means for generating coded third signals; and a timing circuit for receiving the first and second signals from the seatbelt detection circuit and the coded third signals from the coded-signal generating means, the timing circuit generating fourth signals after a preselected period of time after receiving second signals from the seatbelt detection circuit, which fourth signals cause the motor enabling/disabling means to disable the motor and the timing circuit generating fifth signals upon receipt of coded third signals from the coded-signal generating means and first signals from the seatbelt detection circuit, which fifth signals cause the motor enabling/disabling means to enable the motor.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
14 words
The apparatus of claim 1 wherein: the motor enabling/disabling means includes electrical relay means.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
82 words
The apparatus of claim 2 wherein: the motor enabling/disabling means further includes an ignition circuit for running the motor in a closed ignition circuit state and for stopping the motor in an open ignition circuit state; and the electrical relay means includes a switch, and a solenoid for opening the switch and the ignition circuit upon receipt of fourth signals from the timing circuit and for closing the switch and the ignition circuit upon receipt of fifth signals from the timing circuit.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
20 words
The apparatus of claim 3 further including: means in the coded-signal generating means for resetting the preselected period of time.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
41 words
The apparatus of claim 4 further including: means in the coded-signal generating means for deactivating the timing circuit so as to keep the ignition circuit closed even upon receipt by the timing circuit of second signals from the seatbelt detection circuit.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
26 words
The apparatus of claim 1 further including: at least one port for removably establishing direct electrical interconnection between the coded-signal generating means and the timing circuit.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
17 words
The apparatus of claim 6 further including: a lockable trunk, the port being located in the trunk.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
17 words
The apparatus of claim 1 wherein: the coded-signal generating means is a portable push-button circuit control keypad.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
27 words
The apparatus of claim 8 wherein: the timing circuit includes means for verifying the authenticity of the circuit control keypad from which it receives coded third signals.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
169 words
Anti-theft apparatus in a motor vehicle including: a seatbelt having fastened and unfastened states; a motor having an ignition circuit; electrical relay means for opening and closing the ignition circuit; a seatbelt detection circuit for generating first and second signals depending on, respectively, the fastened state or the unfastened state of the seatbelt; a circuit control keypad for generating coded third signals; and a timing circuit for receiving the first and second signals from the seatbelt detection circuit and the coded third signals from the circuit control keypad, the timing circuit generating fourth signals after a preselected period of time after receiving second signals from the seatbelt detection circuit, which fourth signals cause the electrical relay means to open the ignition circuit, thereby disabling the motor, and the timing circuit generating fifth signals upon receipt of coded third signals from the circuit control keypad and first signals from the seatbelt detection circuit, which fifth signals cause the electrical relay means to close the ignition circuit, thereby enabling the motor.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
169 words
Anti-theft apparatus in a motor vehicle including: a seatbelt having fastened and unfastened states; a motor having an ignition circuit; electrical relay means for opening and closing the ignition circuit; a seatbelt detection circuit for generating first and second signals depending on, respectively, the fastened state or the unfastened state of the seatbelt; a circuit control keypad for generating coded third signals; and a timing circuit for receiving the first and second signals from the seatbelt detection circuit and the coded third signals from the circuit control keypad, the timing circuit generating fourth signals after a preselected period of time after receiving second signals from the seatbelt detection circuit, which fourth signals cause the electrical relay means to open the ignition circuit, thereby disabling the motor, and the timing circuit generating fifth signals upon receipt of coded third signals from the circuit control keypad and first signals from the seatbelt detection circuit, which fifth signals cause the electrical relay means to close the ignition circuit, thereby enabling the motor.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
51 words
The apparatus of claim 10 wherein: the electrical relay means includes a switch, and a solenoid for opening the switch and the ignition circuit upon receipt of fourth signals from the timing circuit and for closing the switch and the ignition circuit upon receipt of fifth signals from the timing circuit.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
20 words
The apparatus of claim 11 further including: means in the circuit control keypad for resetting the preselected period of time.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
41 words
The apparatus of claim 11 further including: means in the circuit control keypad for deactivating the timing circuit so as to keep the ignition circuit closed even upon receipt by the timing circuit of second signals from the seatbelt detection circuit.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
21 words
The apparatus of claim 13 further including: means for establishing operable interconnection between the circuit control keypad and the timing circuit.
Claim 17
Dependent Claim
19 words
The apparatus of claim 14 further including: a lockable trunk, the circuit control keypad being located in the trunk.
Claim 18
Dependent Claim
197 words
Anti-theft apparatus in a motor vehicle including: a seatbelt having fastened and unfastened states; a seatbelt switch in the seatbelt which is closed in the fastened state and open in the unfastened state; a motor having an ignition circuit; a solenoid for opening and closing the ignition circuit; a seatbelt detection circuit for generating first and second signals depending on whether the seatbelt switch is closed or open, respectively; a portable hand-held circuit control keypad for generating coded third signals; a timing circuit for receiving the first and second signals from the seatbelt detection circuit and the coded third signals from the circuit control keypad, the timing circuit generating fourth signals after a preselected period of time after receiving second signals from the seatbelt detection circuit, which fourth signals cause the solenoid to open the ignition circuit, thereby disabling the motor, the timing circuit generating fifth signals upon receipt of coded third signals from the circuit control keypad and first signals from the seatbelt detection circuit, which fifth signals cause the solenoid to close the ignition circuit, thereby enabling the motor; and at least one port for removably connecting the circuit control keypad to the timing circuit.
Claim 19
Dependent Claim
197 words
Anti-theft apparatus in a motor vehicle including: a seatbelt having fastened and unfastened states; a seatbelt switch in the seatbelt which is closed in the fastened state and open in the unfastened state; a motor having an ignition circuit; a solenoid for opening and closing the ignition circuit; a seatbelt detection circuit for generating first and second signals depending on whether the seatbelt switch is closed or open, respectively; a portable hand-held circuit control keypad for generating coded third signals; a timing circuit for receiving the first and second signals from the seatbelt detection circuit and the coded third signals from the circuit control keypad, the timing circuit generating fourth signals after a preselected period of time after receiving second signals from the seatbelt detection circuit, which fourth signals cause the solenoid to open the ignition circuit, thereby disabling the motor, the timing circuit generating fifth signals upon receipt of coded third signals from the circuit control keypad and first signals from the seatbelt detection circuit, which fifth signals cause the solenoid to close the ignition circuit, thereby enabling the motor; and at least one port for removably connecting the circuit control keypad to the timing circuit.
Claim 20
Dependent Claim
55 words
The apparatus of claim 16 further including: means in the circuit control keypad for resetting the preselected period of time; and means in the circuit control keypad for deactivating the timing circuit so as to keep the ignition circuit closed even upon receipt by the timing circuit of second signals from the seatbelt detection circuit.
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