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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 8176760 | Key interlock device for steering column lock device According to the present invention, a key interlock device for a steering column lock device realizes rapid and smooth operation so as not to inconvenience a user, and, when a gear shift lever is switched between a P range and R range, does not generate noise due to... | 05/15/2012 |
| 8136376 | Electric lock device An electric lock device including a movable member, a cam plate (5) rotated in an unlocking direction and a locking direction by the driving of a drive source, and a lock member (8) including a cam contact surface (10) in contact with a sliding ... | 03/20/2012 |
| 8079239 | Key interlock device A key interlock device includes a body, a camshaft provided in the body so as to be rotated by manipulation of an ignition key, and at least an anti-rotation member provided in the camshaft and being engaged with the body when the camshaft rotates beyond a predeterm... | 12/20/2011 |
| 8033149 | Method and system for collecting locationing information in a wireless local area network A technique is provided for determining estimated location of a wireless communication device (WCD) in a network. A first AP transmits a first RSSI data request message, including a BSSID to the WCD at a first time over a radio channel. The WCD then transmits a firs... | 10/11/2011 |
| 8028552 | Structure of automobile electronic key for security and method for performing function thereof Provided are a structure of an automobile electronic key for security and a method for performing the function thereof. It is determined whether at least one of a driver seat door closing signal and a brake pedal signal is on. A key fob of an automobile is requested... | 10/04/2011 |
| 8011214 | Valet key storage device A valet key storage device, includes a valet key storage portion for storing a valet key having an opening, a locking bar for locking the valet key, a driving section for driving the locking bar to be inserted into the opening of the valet key, and a control section... | 09/06/2011 |
| 7997107 | Ignition key switch mechanism An ignition key switch mechanism for a vehicle having an automatic or semi-automatic gearbox comprises two solenoids and arranged at right angles to each other between which a slider or lever is disposed. The mechanism locks to prevent turning of the ignition key to... | 08/16/2011 |
| 7930915 | Valet key storage device A valet key storage device, includes a valet key storage portion for storing a valet key having an opening, a locking bar for locking the valet key, a driving member for driving the locking bar to be inserted into the opening of the valet key, a locking pin for lock... | 04/26/2011 |
| 7861564 | Slot device A slot device for holding a portable device that communicates with a controller installed in a vehicle. The slot device includes a retainer for retaining the portable device, a shutter for closing the retainer, and a spring received in a spring receptacle for urging... | 01/04/2011 |
| 7730752 | Theft prevention apparatus for leisure vehicle A theft prevention apparatus for a leisure vehicle including a portable device, a lock device, a lock operation stopper member, a pull-out operation stopper member, a lock operation restricting actuator, a pull-out operation restricting actuator, and a controller in... | 06/08/2010 |
| 7707863 | Ignition switch device An ignition switch device is provided with a switching device 2 having a key hole 2a, and capable of being rotationally operated in a predetermined direction with an ignition key K inserted to start and stop the engine of an industrial machine, ... | 05/04/2010 |
| 7673483 | Anti-theft device for a motor vehicle, such as an electronic anti-theft device This anti-theft device includes a stator (12), a rotor (14) mounted to rotate in the stator (12) between a first extreme angular position known as the “off” position and at least one second angular position, and a member (22) for inte... | 03/09/2010 |
| 7654121 | Method for selecting QoS Policy A method for selecting Quality of Service (QoS) policy, the method including: setting QoS policy processing information in a QPH; receiving, by a QoS Manager (QM), a QoS request from a CP, selecting a QPH to provide QoS policy for a traffic stream according to the p... | 02/02/2010 |
| 7617708 | Ignition lock for a motor vehicle and method of operating an ignition lock system An ignition lock for a motor vehicle includes a carrier element for holding an ignition key that is inserted in the ignition lock. The carrier element is movable along a longitudinal axis of the ignition lock. The carrier element pushes a slide bar from a blocking p... | 11/17/2009 |
| 7591159 | Ignition switch device An ignition switch device is provided with a switch having a key hole, and capable of being rotationally operated in a predetermined direction with an ignition key inserted to start and stop the engine of an industrial machine, a case covering the switch and formed ... | 09/22/2009 |
| 7591158 | Vehicle locking apparatus The keyless engine starting system includes a turning shaft 93 connected to a handle lock for locking and unlocking. The keyless engine starting system also includes a knob 92 having a cylindrical support portion which is turnably fitted along an outer... | 09/22/2009 |
| 7581422 | Device for starting a vehicle engine by means of an electronic key, and key to be used therefor The invention relates to a mechanism (1) for starting a vehicle engine by means of an electronic key (3). Said mechanism (1) comprises a receiving device (2) in the vehicle for inserting the key (3). The key (3) that is inse... | 09/01/2009 |
| 7448238 | Portable device for electronic key system The body of a portable device of an electronic key system includes a lock mechanism for removably holding an emergency key held in a housing of the body. The mechanism includes a rotary member and a torsion coil spring. The rotary member is supported rotatably on th... | 11/11/2008 |
| 7435919 | Operation device for vehicle ignition switch In an operation device for a vehicle ignition switch includes a rotational member for changing the switching mode, an operation knob connected with the rotational member while permitting the rotational operation to a LOCK, ON, OFF positions, etc. a block member capa... | 10/14/2008 |
| 7412858 | Electric steering lock device There are provided a cam plate (5) that rotates in an unlocking direction and a locking direction, and a locking shaft (8) that moves between a locking position where rotation of a steering shaft is prevented and an unlocking position where the rotatio... | 08/19/2008 |
| 7406845 | Steering column lock assembly and method of operating the same A steering column lock assembly and a method of operating the same, the steering column lock assembly including a steering column having a gear portion and a rotatable shaft; an actuator operably attached to the steering column, the actuator being free to translate ... | 08/05/2008 |
| 7392675 | Slot mechanism and smart ignition system A slot mechanism having an accommodation space into which an insertion object is inserted through a slot. The slot mechanism includes a shutter located in the accommodation space. The shutter is movable along an insertion direction of the insertion object. When the ... | 07/01/2008 |
| 7371980 | Apparatus and methods for securing switch devices Apparatus and methods for lockout of toggle switches, such as those toggle switches that include a captivating switch head (e.g., an enlarged and/or offset switch head) disposed on a cylindrical-shaped switch arm of the toggle switch. In one example, the apparatus a... | 05/13/2008 |
| 7363785 | Blocking device for motor vehicle steering shaft A device for locking the steering shaft of a motor vehicle against rotation by means of a locking bolt cooperating with locking recesses of the steering shaft. A control member that can be rotated back and forth displaces the locking bolt back and forth radially rel... | 04/29/2008 |
| 7363787 | Steering lock system with control knob for vehicle A steering lock system with a control knob for a vehicle, comprises: a cylinder rotatably carried in a stationary housing; a rotor relatively rotatably inserted into the cylinder and having a key hole into which a mechanical key can be inserted; and a control knob m... | 04/29/2008 |
| 7365450 | Current cutoff circuit and electric steering wheel lock An electric cutoff circuit for preventing overheating of a load. The current shutoff circuit includes an FET connected to a motor circuit. A relay fault detection circuit is connected to the motor circuit to detect potential at the motor circuit. A CPU sends a contr... | 04/29/2008 |
| 7355299 | Non-ignition switch vehicle ignition enabling system An active keyed locking system (10) for a vehicle (12) includes a keyed actuated device (58). A position sensor (56) is coupled to the keyed device (58) and generates a position signal indicative of position of the keyed device ( | 04/08/2008 |
| 7334443 | Radio frequency electronic lock A radio frequency (“RF”) electronic lock and a method of its operation are described. Also described is a programming key which may be used in connection with such a lock. It has several embodiments, including without limitations a mortise cylinder lock, a padlo... | 02/26/2008 |
| 7334441 | Electronic vehicle key and housing assembly A starter assembly for a vehicle includes a housing adapted to be coupled to a vehicle ignition system. A carrier has a key opening and is movably mounted within the housing. A latch is movably mounted to the carrier and is movable between a first latch position and... | 02/26/2008 |
| 7328596 | Steering lock A steering lock that is easy to assemble but difficult for an automobile thief to dismantle. The steering lock includes a cover on which a support structure for supporting a lock mechanism is integrally formed. The lock mechanism is attached to the cover to assemble... | 02/12/2008 |
| 7316138 | Steering lock mechanism A steering lock mechanism that is compact and effectively prevents vehicle theft. The steering lock mechanism includes a steering column for rotatably accommodating a steering shaft. The steering column is sandwiched by a lock body and a bracket, which are fastened ... | 01/08/2008 |
| 7310980 | Case for remote control key A portable remote control key case including a first case shell and a second case shell that are securely fastened to each other. The case includes a case body, which has a component chamber and a key socket, and a mechanical key, which is partially received in the ... | 12/25/2007 |
| 7310979 | Steering lock A compact steering lock that resists breakage includes a housing having an opening through which an internal component is inserted. The housing includes an exterior wall having a through hole for receiving a connector. The through hole is spaced from the opening. Th... | 12/25/2007 |
| 7302817 | Apparatus for restricting activation of engine starting system An activation restricting apparatus for an engine starting system that may be produced with a compact size. The apparatus includes an operating mechanism, an actuator, and a control unit. The operating mechanism starts and stops the engine and has a plurality of pos... | 12/04/2007 |
| 7301443 | Automobile steering lock with an alarm unit An anti-theft automobile steering wheel lock with an alarm unit includes a stationary base, an insert pin, a helical spring, a locking core, a movable constrict base, an alarm unit and a cover. The locking core can be rotated with a key to let a projecting member mo... | 11/27/2007 |
| 7299669 | Steering column locking device having push release function A steering column locking device has an electromagnetic key interlock function that operates a solenoid to prevents a key knob from being undesirably moved to a lock position, as well as a mechanical key interlock function to conduct the key interlock function even ... | 11/27/2007 |
| 7290416 | Engine switch device An engine switch device with improved convenience. The device starts and stops an engine. The device includes a key cylinder, which has a key slot, and a push button switch, which is pushed to stop or start the engine. The key slot is located in the center of the pu... | 11/06/2007 |
| 7290419 | Key system for a motor vehicle A key system (1) for a motor vehicle comprises transmitter electronics arranged inside a housing (2) and used for the contactless locking and/or unlocking of a door of the motor vehicle and/or operation of the motor vehicle. The system further comprise... | 11/06/2007 |
| 7292916 | Method for operation of a vehicle and corresponding device An engine (9) of a vehicle (1) is started by first inserting an ignition key (3) into an ignition lock (2) of the vehicle (1). The vehicle (1) can be started by merely pressing the inserted ignition key, whereby said ignitio... | 11/06/2007 |
| 7267018 | Steering lock system inspection device A steering lock system includes at least an ignition switch and a locking mechanism capable of inhibiting the turning of a steering shaft. In a state in which the steering lock system is retained by a retaining means on a support table, a movable table is moved towa... | 09/11/2007 |
