Antitheft article for motor vehicles and method of operation
Patent 5845521 Issued on December 8, 1998. Estimated Expiration Date: 
September 15, 2017. Estimated Expiration Date is calculated based on simple USPTO term provisions. It does not account for terminal disclaimers, term adjustments, failure to pay maintenance fees, or other factors which might affect the term of a patent.
September 15, 2017. Estimated Expiration Date is calculated based on simple USPTO term provisions. It does not account for terminal disclaimers, term adjustments, failure to pay maintenance fees, or other factors which might affect the term of a patent.Patent References 1025180 1199402 1251591 1343459 1475863 1560251 1579395 Brake and clutch lock assembly Auto vehicle pedal lock Automobile anti-theft gas pedal lock Patent #: 5359868 InventorApplicationNo. 929047 filed on 09/15/1997US Classes:70/56, Shields or canopies70/160, Cover-carried lock70/203, With padlock70/237For automotive vehiclesExaminersPrimary: Gail, Lloyd A.Attorney, Agent or FirmForeign Patent References
International ClassB60R 025/08AbstractAn antitheft article for a motor vehicle has two parts which are pivotable relative to one another between an open position and a closed position. Each of the parts resembles a box having an open side, and the open sides of the box-like parts face each other. A padlock is fixed to one of the box-like parts, and a tubular element for receiving the shackle of the padlock is fixed to the other of the box-like parts. One of the box-like parts is further provided with a pedestal. In operation, the box-like parts are opened and placed around the tread of the brake pedal with the pedestal facing the floorboard of the vehicle. The box-like parts are closed and, in the process, the shackle of the padlock passes through the tubular element. The padlock is locked thereby fixing the box-like parts with respect to one another. Cutouts are formed in the box-like parts for the lever supporting the tread of the brake pedal. If an attempt is made to depress the brake pedal, the pedestal comes into abutment with the floorboard of the vehicle and prevents the brake pedal from activating the brakes.Field of SearchMultipleExternally mounted locking device With padlock Single Externally mounted locking device With padlock For automotive vehicles Cover, lid, cap, encasing shield Pivoted Cover-carried lock Dead bolt Latching bolt Removable External locking devices With padlock Protectors Sheaths Shields or canopies With padlock | |
