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Passive instant automatic vehicle anti-theft device

Assignee: HI ELECTRONICS Inc
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Filing: 1992-04-09
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Granted: 1995-09-19
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Expires: 2012-04-09
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Abstract

Abstract A vehicle passive electronic security control for instant and automatic anti-theft protection which functions without special keys, switches, operator system awareness and does not require active arming or disarming. This invention is easily installed using common tools for electrical and mechanical connections. It cannot be defeated by hot wiring methods. The original ignition key and normal vehicle operating techniques instantly activate or arm and deactivate or disarm this anti-theft invention.

Inventors

  • 👤 Hy D. Le

Bibliographic Details

Application Number —
Jurisdiction US
Data Source google_patents
Last Synchronized 2026-11-05 17:44
CPC Classifications
B; B60; B60R; B60R25/00; B60R25/01; B60R25/04

Claims Analysis

Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim 183 words
A passive anti-theft devices for motor vehicles comprised of electrical componentry and circuitry means responsive to an uncoded ignition key, wherein when said uncoded ignition key is inserted into the vehicle's ignition lock cylinder, said electrical componentry and circuitry means are instantly and automatically closed into continuity by the closing of an ignition key warning switch, which de-energizes said electrical componentry and circuitry means that are in circuit with normally closed relays, which are in turn connected to the vehicle's engine start circuit and electric fuel pump circuit means, so that said normally closed relays which are in continuity with said vehicle's engine start circuit and electric fuel pump circuit means enables normal vehicle operation; and said normally closed relays are instantly and automatically opened into discontinuity, which in turn opens said vehicle's engine start circuit and electric fuel pump circuit means into discontinuity when said ignition key warning switch is opened by the absence of said uncoded ignition key in said vehicle's ignition lock cylinder, energizing said electrical componentry and circuitry means and thereby rendering said vehicle inoperable and protected from theft.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim 183 words
A passive anti-theft devices for motor vehicles comprised of electrical componentry and circuitry means responsive to an uncoded ignition key, wherein when said uncoded ignition key is inserted into the vehicle's ignition lock cylinder, said electrical componentry and circuitry means are instantly and automatically closed into continuity by the closing of an ignition key warning switch, which de-energizes said electrical componentry and circuitry means that are in circuit with normally closed relays, which are in turn connected to the vehicle's engine start circuit and electric fuel pump circuit means, so that said normally closed relays which are in continuity with said vehicle's engine start circuit and electric fuel pump circuit means enables normal vehicle operation; and said normally closed relays are instantly and automatically opened into discontinuity, which in turn opens said vehicle's engine start circuit and electric fuel pump circuit means into discontinuity when said ignition key warning switch is opened by the absence of said uncoded ignition key in said vehicle's ignition lock cylinder, energizing said electrical componentry and circuitry means and thereby rendering said vehicle inoperable and protected from theft.

USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows

Annuity Stage Window Opens Payment Deadline Surcharge Period Until Estimated Fee Status
3.5 Years (Year 4) 1998-09-18 1999-03-20 1999-09-19 $2000.00 Window Closed / Lapsed
7.5 Years (Year 8) 2002-09-18 2003-03-20 2003-09-19 $3760.00 Window Closed / Lapsed
11.5 Years (Year 12) 2006-09-18 2007-03-20 2007-09-19 $7700.00 Window Closed / Lapsed

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