Patent US5495224A successfully refreshed from Google Patents.
US5495224A
Expired / Lapsed
US
⏱️ 0.0 years remaining
Method and apparatus for preventing auto theft
Assignee: SCHNEIDMAN ELIYAHU
•
Filing: 1994-01-05
•
Granted: 1996-02-27
•
Expires: 2014-01-05
Abstract
Abstract A method and apparatus for preventing automobile theft which includes structure for rendering the front windshield, or all the windows of the automobile, opaque. The opaqueness may be caused either by mechanical means, or alternatively, by utilizing liquid crystals or similar media, energized by electric fields.
Inventors
- 👤 Uriel Adar
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
—
Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-30 18:44
CPC Classifications
B; B60; B60R; B60R25/00; B60R25/01; B60R25/016; B60R25/10; B60R25/104
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 12
Claim 1
Independent Claim
90 words
A method to discourage theft of an automobile having a front windshield, which method comprises: providing said automobile with at least one detection mechanism having at least one detection sensor, each said detection mechanism activatable by unauthorized or forced entry to the automobile; providing said automobile with means to render the front windshield of said automobile opaque, said means activatable by said detection mechanism; wherein activation of said detection mechanism by forced or unauthorized entry, will activate said means and render the windshield opaque, effectively preventing operation of said automobile.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
90 words
A method to discourage theft of an automobile having a front windshield, which method comprises: providing said automobile with at least one detection mechanism having at least one detection sensor, each said detection mechanism activatable by unauthorized or forced entry to the automobile; providing said automobile with means to render the front windshield of said automobile opaque, said means activatable by said detection mechanism; wherein activation of said detection mechanism by forced or unauthorized entry, will activate said means and render the windshield opaque, effectively preventing operation of said automobile.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
20 words
The method of claim 1, wherein said at least one detection mechanism also activates at least one additional deterrent device.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
20 words
The method of claim 1, wherein said at least one detection mechanism is provided with a plurality of detection sensors.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
19 words
The method of claim 1, wherein there is further provided means to render additional windows of said automobile opaque.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
17 words
The method of claim 4, further comprising the step of rendering additional windows of said automobile opaque.
Claim 7
Independent Claim
82 words
An apparatus to discourage theft of an automobile having a front windshield, which apparatus comprises: at least one detection mechanism having at least one detection sensor, each said detection mechanism activatable by unauthorized or forced entry to the automobile; means to render the front windshield of said automobile opaque, said means activatable by said detection mechanism; wherein activation of said detection mechanism by forced or unauthorized entry, will activate said means and render the windshield opaque, effectively preventing operation of said automobile.
Claim 8
Independent Claim
82 words
An apparatus to discourage theft of an automobile having a front windshield, which apparatus comprises: at least one detection mechanism having at least one detection sensor, each said detection mechanism activatable by unauthorized or forced entry to the automobile; means to render the front windshield of said automobile opaque, said means activatable by said detection mechanism; wherein activation of said detection mechanism by forced or unauthorized entry, will activate said means and render the windshield opaque, effectively preventing operation of said automobile.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
20 words
A method of claim 6, wherein said at least one detection mechanism also activates at least one additional deterrent device.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
20 words
The apparatus of claim 6, wherein said at least one detection mechanism is provided with a plurality of detection sensors.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
19 words
The apparatus of claim 6, wherein there is further provided means to render additional windows of said automobile opaque.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
15 words
The apparatus of claim 9, wherein additional windows of said automobile may be rendered opaque.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1999-02-26 | 1999-08-28 | 2000-02-27 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 2003-02-26 | 2003-08-28 | 2004-02-27 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 2007-02-26 | 2007-08-28 | 2008-02-27 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |