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US3777306A
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Vehicle electronic security device
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1972-10-16
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Granted: 1973-12-04
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Expires: 1992-10-16
Abstract
Abstract An electronic security device for interposition in the ignition circuit of a motor vehicle and including a receptacle having coded indicia along at least one inner surface thereof corresponding to coded indicia of a card adapted for insertion in the receptacle, and transport means for transporting the card within the receptacle to cause juxtaposition of the coded indicia of the card with the coded indicia of the receptacle, the device including primary electrical switch means electrically connected therein so that juxtaposition of the coded indicia closes the ignition circuit through the device.
Inventors
- 👤 L Speickhoff
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-23 19:53
CPC Classifications
B; B60; B60R; B60R25/00; B60R25/01; B60R25/04
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 15
Claim 1
Independent Claim
125 words
Electronic security device for interposition in the ignition circuit of a motor vehicle and comprising: a. means defining an elongated receptacle having coded indicia along at least one inner surface thereof corresponding to coded indicia of a card adapted for insertion in the receptacle; b. transport means for transporting said card within said receptacle to cause juxtaposition of the coded indicia of said card with the coded indicia of said at least one inner surface of the receptacle after insertion of said card in said receptacle; c. an electric ciruit interposable in the ignition circuit of a motor vehicle; and d. primary electrical switch means interrupting said electric circuit and closable by said juxtaposition of coded indicia to close said electric circuit through said device.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
125 words
Electronic security device for interposition in the ignition circuit of a motor vehicle and comprising: a. means defining an elongated receptacle having coded indicia along at least one inner surface thereof corresponding to coded indicia of a card adapted for insertion in the receptacle; b. transport means for transporting said card within said receptacle to cause juxtaposition of the coded indicia of said card with the coded indicia of said at least one inner surface of the receptacle after insertion of said card in said receptacle; c. an electric ciruit interposable in the ignition circuit of a motor vehicle; and d. primary electrical switch means interrupting said electric circuit and closable by said juxtaposition of coded indicia to close said electric circuit through said device.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
46 words
The device of claim 1 wherein said transport means includes an externally operable projection, operation of which transports said card laterally within said receptacle to juxtapose the coded indicia of said card and the coded indicia of said at least one inner surface of said receptacle.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
53 words
The device of claim 2 wherein said transport means includes: a. bias means adapted to contact said card when the latter is inserted in said receptacle, and b. motion transmitting means coupling said externally operable projection and said bias means to control movement of the latter in response to operation of said projection.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
32 words
The device of claim 3 wherein said bias means includes a plate member movably disposed in said device and adapted to transport said card thereon in rEsponse to operation of said projection.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
56 words
The device of claim 3 wherein said motion transmitting means includes a rotatable member axially mounted in said device for rotation in response to operation of said projection, and wherein said bias means includes a stationary member cooperating with said rotatable member so as to move axially thereof in response to rotation of said rotatable member.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
61 words
The device of claim 1 including a plurality of primary circuit breakers in addition to said primary switch means and closable substantially simultaneously in response to juxtaposition of the coded indicia of said card with the coded indicia of said at least one inner surface of said receptacle, said circuit breakers interrupting circuits electrically controlling selected accessories of said motor vehicle.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
35 words
The device of claim 6 including secondary switch means interposed in the circuit of each primary circuit breaker, and means preventing closure of said secondary switch means prior to closure of said primary switch means.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
51 words
The device of claim 7 wherein said transport means includes an externally operable projection, bias means for transporting said card within said receptacle, and motion transmitting means connecting said bias means and said projection for transmitting motion of said projection to said bias means to transport the card within the receptacle.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
32 words
The device of claim 8 wherein said transport means includes secondary switch closing means for closing said secondary switch means after closure of said primary switch means and said primary circuit breakers.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
48 words
The device of claim 1 wherein said coded indicia along said at least one inner surface of said receptacle comprise a plurality of orifices therein so positioned as to receive a respective plurality of pins arising from a surface of said coded card as the coded indicia thereof.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
44 words
The device of claim 10 wherein said primary switch means and said primary circuit breakers comprise a plurality of microswitches corresponding to and positioned axially of said orifices so as to be contacted and closed by said pins upon receipt thereof within said orifices.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
24 words
The device of claim 7 including externally operable tertiary switch means interposed in the circuit of at least one of said primary circuit breakers.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
50 words
The device of claim 12 including electrically operable hood-release means for permitting access to a motor compartment of said motor vehicle, said hood-release means being electronically connected to a source of electrical power through said tertiary switch means, said secondary switch means, and said at least one primary circuit breaker.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
48 words
The device of claim 12 including electronically operable storage compartment unlocking means for unlocking and permitting access to a storage compartment of said motor vehicle and electronically connected to a source of electrical power through said tertiary switch means, said secondary switch means, and a primary circuit breaker.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1976-12-03 | 1977-06-04 | 1977-12-04 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1980-12-03 | 1981-06-04 | 1981-12-04 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1984-12-03 | 1985-06-04 | 1985-12-04 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |