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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7438042 | Method of stopping internal combustion engine There is provided a method of stopping an internal combustion engine having a combustion chamber and an intake valve which opens during an intake stroke of an engine cycle to allow air to be inducted into the combustion chamber. The method comprises advancing closin... | 10/21/2008 |
| 7141890 | Automobile anti-theft device An automobile anti-theft device disrupting normal operation of an automobile. To attain this, incorporated into an automobile is a module configured to disrupt the normal firing of the automobile's spark plugs upon actuation of a user-controlled controller. In an em... | 11/28/2006 |
| 7124005 | Electronic control unit having hold circuit and method therefor When a microcomputer is automatically reset due to uncontrollable process and recovers from reset, a cancel pulse signal is outputted from the microcomputer to a hold circuit to stop supply of a driving current to a relay. This pulse is generated, when a predetermin... | 10/17/2006 |
| 6943666 | Recharging key based wireless device A key chain rechargeable device which is recharged when a key is inserted into a matching lock. In accordance with one embodiment, the key includes two electrical contacts or is separated into two electrically isolated portions. The two electrical contacts or portio... | 09/13/2005 |
| 6904777 | Remote controlled steering column ignition lock for motorcycles A steering column ignition lock for a motorcycle comprises a lock housing, a closing cylinder, which can be rotated in the lock housing, and closing pins which can be moved in the closing cylinder and can be activated with a key, so that the closing cylinder can be ... | 06/14/2005 |
| 6886508 | Dual shut-off valve for two-cycle engines A dual shut-off valve includes a valve body having a first inlet passage for communicating with the fuel supply line, a second inlet passage for communicating with the oil supply line, a first outlet passage and a second outlet passage. A first valve ball has a cent... | 05/03/2005 |
| 6739311 | Theft prevention device A theft prevention device for inhibiting expulsion of gases from the exhaust of the vehicle to stall to the motor of the vehicle. The theft prevention device includes a housing being designed for coupling to an exhaust system of the vehicle whereby the housing is fo... | 05/25/2004 |
| 6213084 | Automobile anti-theft device An automobile anti-theft device has a base (10), a connecting member (20), an activating member (30), an energizing device (40), a first connector (50), a second connector (60) and a bracket (70). The activating member (30) is able to be controlled by the... | 04/10/2001 |
| 5975054 | Protective device against unauthorized access A security system, which prevents unauthorized access to an adjusting or function element of a fuel supply pump. To that end, the security device comprises a base part, having a bottom by way of which the base part is screwed to a housing wall of the fuel... | 11/02/1999 |
| 5924401 | Security device that prevents unauthorized access to a fuel supply device A security device in which a cap-shaped element is mounted covering essential functional and/or adjusting elements of a fuel delivery device. The cap-shaped element is connected to the parts of the fuel delivery device that it encloses in such a way that ... | 07/20/1999 |
| 5861799 | Car theft and high speed chase prevention device The invention relates to a device and system for preventing improper use of a car. The device uses an electronically controlled fuel shut off system located internally of the fuel tank. The system requires the operator of the car to enter a private identi... | 01/19/1999 |
| 5821631 | Keyless ignition system with delayed security A security system for a vehicle includes a keyboard for receiving input codes that comprise user input codes and a start code. A processor is operably coupled to the keyboard for receiving signals indicative of each input user code and the start code, whe... | 10/13/1998 |
| 5697232 | Device for preventing unauthorized use of an engine The invention relates to a device (1) for preventing unauthorized use of an engine provided with a spark plug, from which the ignition cable has been removed and conditions have been provided which will enable the spark plug to be covered and therewith ma... | 12/16/1997 |
| 5615649 | Engine security system An engine security system includes a security device adapted to receive a sequence of timing pulses which is generated in dependence on the rotation of the engine. The device generates an ignition pulse sequence synchronous with rotation of the engine fro... | 04/01/1997 |
| 5592387 | Method of operating a natural gas vehicle as a function of ambient methane concentration A method of controlling operation of a compressed natural gas vehicle as a function of a predetermined level of methane in the ambient. Vehicle ignition is turned off when a predetermined level of methane is sensed in the ambient.... | 01/07/1997 |
| 5549097 | Vehicular fuel control system and method A system 10 for controlling the operation of a propane powered vehicle engine includes a gas sensor 28 for providing a fuel rich signal and a fuel lean signal to a controller 20. The controller is also responsive to a tachometer 26 which senses the engine... | 08/27/1996 |
| 5515703 | Motorcycle anti-theft fuel lock A fuel line valve locking assembly for a motorcycle that is in fluid communication with a main tank inlet, a reserve tank inlet and an outlet and which selectively locks a fuel supply line valve closed, open to the main tank inlet, or open to the reserve ... | 05/14/1996 |
| 5345902 | Device for controlling the flow of fuel to an engine and method thereof A device is provided as part of a fuel cut-off system which includes a switch for selectively opening and closing the flow of fuel to an engine. Verification actuation information is received from an external source and compared with stored, predetermined... | 09/13/1994 |
| 5222468 | Anti-theft ignition control apparatus An ignition apparatus for an engine includes an ignition switch and a monitor switch connected to a battery. A power supply circuit generates a reset signal for a microcomputer in response to closing of the ignition switch. A monitor signal generating cir... | 06/29/1993 |
| 5188069 | Safety interlock for a device The safety interlock prevents the starting of a device if one or more safety switches is not first cycled through its operational cycle. Since the safety switches must be operated before starting, the device will not operate if the switches have been tamp... | 02/23/1993 |
| 4977978 | Automotive oil change apparatus An oil change apparatus for use in changing the motor oil in a motor vehicle includes a key-operated drain valve removably mounted within a lockable protective housing and a flexible line connecting the drain valve with the engine oil pan of the motor veh... | 12/18/1990 |
| 4909199 | System for controlling ignition device for vehicle A system for controlling an ignition device for a a motor vehicle comprises a key operated movable member, a blocking mechanism for automatically blocking the key operated movable member against return movement once the key operated movable member has mov... | 03/20/1990 |
| 4884207 | Start controller for engine The present invention relates to a start controller for an engine of a vehicle comprising fuel supply means for supplying fuel to the engine at current flowing time, an electric driver for flowing a current to the fuel supply means, control means for hold... | 11/28/1989 |
| 4881148 | Remote control system for door locks A remote control system which includes (a) a receiver unit adapted to be fixedly mounted on a motor vehicle having at least one door lock with a first locked condition and a second unlocked condition and having means for receiving a coded signal including... | 11/14/1989 |
| 4848509 | Central locking system for door and lid fastenings of a motor vehicle A central locking system for motor vehicles, not only doors and tailgate and gas tank-cap lids, but also several flaps of containers arranged in the passenger space (gloveboxes, small luggage compartments). These locks can be released and locked jointly b... | 07/18/1989 |
| 4745897 | Automatic electronic and mechanical system to avoid vehicle theft A system to avoid theft of vehicles equipped with internal combustion engines by automatically blocking the fuel flow. This automatic blocking exists every time the engine is turned off or optionally, when any vehicle door is opened while the engine is ru... | 05/24/1988 |
| 4733638 | Automotive anti-theft starting system A security starting system for a motor vehicle is disclosed. The system includes a portable hand-held transmitting device carried in the passenger compartment of the vehicle; by the operator and a receiving device located in the housing of the starter in ... | 03/29/1988 |
| 4716875 | Safety plug device for fuel lines The safety plug device is adapted to releasably plug the fluid fuel line of an internal combustion engine. The device has an external multiple stepped cylindrical configuration and/or central cavity with a like configuration so that it can be used effecti... | 01/05/1988 |
| 4694804 | Fuel injection apparatus for automobile A fuel injection adapter for a vehicle having a carburetor includes a fuel chamber coupled to the fuel pump of the vehicle, an operating lever adapted for coupling to the throttle lever of the vehicle and a pair of nozzles positioned in the throat of the ... | 09/22/1987 |
| 4665725 | Vehicle anti-theft system An anti-theft system for a vehicle having a starter motor with a pinion for engaging the flywheel of the vehicle's engine to start it. A sleeve is mounted on the starter motor shaft so as to be slideably moveable between a disabling position in which the ... | 05/19/1987 |
| 4606426 | Anti-theft device An anti-theft device for automobiles incorporates an internally splined sleeve that is slidable on axially aligned splined sections of the steering column between a positions in which the sections of the steering column are interconnected, and, a disablin... | 08/19/1986 |
| 4592317 | Motor vehicle theft deterrent device A motor vehicle theft deterrent device comprising a supply of oil or other oily fluid introduced into the motor vehicle engine intake through one of the engine suction lines upon operation of the engine while a hidden switch is closed and turns on a valve... | 06/03/1986 |
| 4579017 | Restoring device for an adjusting element A restoring device for an adjusting element, which serves in particular for restoring a throttle device of an internal combustion engine. The restoring device has a first spring subject to bending, which is disposed on a bushing that is rotatably supporte... | 04/01/1986 |
| 4545343 | Antitheft device for vehicles An antitheft device is provided for vehicles having an engine, a battery and a starter solenoid contactor. The antitheft device includes an electrical starter assembly having a casing, a device for starting an engine by engaging a flywheel, and a servo co... | 10/08/1985 |
| 4522569 | Venting fuel valve for diesel engine fuel supply system A diesel engine fuel supply system having an injector pump, a fuel tank, a fuel inlet conduit between the fuel tank and the injector pump and a fuel return conduit between the injector pump and the fuel tank, a venting fuel valve including a valve body, a... | 06/11/1985 |
| 4495910 | Locking valve construction A locking valve construction including a housing, a valve member in the housing, a fluid inlet and a fluid outlet in the housing, a valve member rotating key for rotating the valve member to an open position for selectively effecting communication between... | 01/29/1985 |
| 4485887 | Vehicular anti-theft device There is provided in a motor vehicle a time delay operating circuit breaker interposed in the grounding path of the ignition coil with a normally open contact set of a relay in parallel with the circuit breaker. The relay can only be energized if, after t... | 12/04/1984 |
| 4471852 | Anti-theft devices for automotive vehicles An anti-theft device for an automotive vehicle such as a car or truck having fluid pressure-operated brakes is disclosed. The device includes a lockable member that, when activated while the brakes have been applied by the driver, inhibits any substantial... | 09/18/1984 |
| 4457187 | Burglarproof apparatus for internal combustion engine An internal combustion engine such as that used on a motorcycle is made burglarproof by making inoperable any one of a number of movable engine parts. Externally a key is used to lock such engine elements as the crankshaft, drive shaft, transmission compo... | 07/03/1984 |
| 4452197 | Vehicle anti-theft ignition foiling device Ignition foiling device which serves to interfere with the efficient operation of a vehicle ignition system after a brief, predetermined period of time has elapsed subsequent to the unauthorized start-up of the vehicle engine. The foiling device thereby s... | 06/05/1984 |
