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US5613384A
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Steering wheel locking device
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1995-06-30
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Granted: 1997-03-25
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Expires: 2015-06-30
Abstract
Abstract A device for disabling a steering wheel of a vehicle or vessel. The device has a sheathing jacket which covers the steering wheel and locks onto the rim. A blocking bar is provided which interferes with the turning of the wheel.
Inventors
- 👤 Paul J. Weber
- 👤 Marianne Weber
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-09 06:49
CPC Classifications
B; B60; B60R; B60R25/00; B60R25/01; B60R25/02; B60R25/022; B60R25/0225; B60R25/0227; Y; Y10; Y10T; Y10T70/00; Y10T70/50; Y10T70/5611; Y10T70/5757; Y10T70/5765; Y10T70/5836; Y10T70/5841
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 16
Claim 1
Independent Claim
162 words
A steering wheel locking device comprising: a sheathing jacket consisting essentially of a wire mesh which is adapted to cover about one-half to about three-fourths of the circumferential thickness of a steering wheel rim which is adapted to circumferential thickness of a starring wheel rim which is adapted to completely cover the overall circumference of said rim; said jacket having a female end and a male end, wherein said ends are positioned for mutual connection to each other; a blocking bar that interfits in a lateral plane with said sheathing jacket and is adapted to extend beyond the overall circumference of said rim to interfere and to prevent the turning of a steering wheel; a retaining disk member which fits under said jacket and is adapted to cover an area over a hub of said steering wheel; and a locking mechanism adapted to secure said male and female ends of said sheating jacket and the blocking bar together on said steering wheel.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
162 words
A steering wheel locking device comprising: a sheathing jacket consisting essentially of a wire mesh which is adapted to cover about one-half to about three-fourths of the circumferential thickness of a steering wheel rim which is adapted to circumferential thickness of a starring wheel rim which is adapted to completely cover the overall circumference of said rim; said jacket having a female end and a male end, wherein said ends are positioned for mutual connection to each other; a blocking bar that interfits in a lateral plane with said sheathing jacket and is adapted to extend beyond the overall circumference of said rim to interfere and to prevent the turning of a steering wheel; a retaining disk member which fits under said jacket and is adapted to cover an area over a hub of said steering wheel; and a locking mechanism adapted to secure said male and female ends of said sheating jacket and the blocking bar together on said steering wheel.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
19 words
The device of claim 1 wherein said jacket and said bar comprise a hard material resistant to mechanical deformation.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
46 words
The device of claim 2 wherein said hard material is selected from the group consisting of titanium alloy, steel, steel reinforced-rubber, titanium alloy reinforced rubber, steel reinforced high modulus fibers, titanium alloy reinforced high modulus fibers and combinations of any or all materials in said group.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
25 words
The device of claim 1 wherein said sheathing jacket is adapted to cover an area between a steering wheel rim and a steering wheel hub.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
29 words
The device of claim 1 wherein a blocking bar assembly comprises a blocking bar integral with a locking device and an arcuate member which fits over the sheathing jacket.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
29 words
The device of claim 1 wherein said sheathing jacket contains channels located near the edges of said sheathing jacket and said channels are adapted to receive reinforcing insert members.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
26 words
The device of claim 6 wherein said channels and said reinforcing insert members are adapted to extend completely around the inner circumference of the rim circumference.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
39 words
The device of claim 6 wherein the male end inserts are adapted to engage the open channels at the female end of the sheath jacket and a lock for securing the inserts, the sheathing jacket and the blocking bar.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
28 words
The device of claim 6 wherein said reinforcing inserts have a portion with sloping teeth at the male end adapted to engage the locking mechanism of said lock.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
16 words
The device of claim 6 wherein said reinforcing inserts are selected from cables, straps and bands.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
15 words
The device of claim 1 including means for varying the circumferential length of said jacket.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
12 words
The device of claim 1 wherein the lock is a key-operated lock.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
13 words
The device of claim 1 wherein said lock is a removable cylinder lock.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
20 words
The device of claim 1 wherein said wire mesh is made of hard material selected from steel or titanium alloy.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
14 words
The device of claim 1 wherein said retaining disk member has a circular shape.
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