Passive anti-theft device

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1977-11-14

1979-09-11

Makay, Albert J.

Motor vehicles

With means for promoting safety of vehicle, its occupant or...

By preventing unauthorized or unintended access or use

70237, 70417, B60R 2502

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041672224

ABSTRACT:
An anti-theft device for positioning over the ignition housing of a vehicle's steering column to protect ignition and anti-theft components contained therein is disclosed. This device has armored guard means including a band which extends around the ignition housing, a cylindrical portion to protect the ignition key cylinder housing, and a cover with an ignition key slot therethrough. Means for fastening the armored guard onto the steering column in a permanent manner are also provided. This anti-theft device is passive, aesthetically pleasing, economical to manufacture, has an extremely low likelihood of mechanical failure and yet is capable of providing outstanding protection against forced entry into the ignition and anti-theft components of a vehicle.

REFERENCES:
patent: 1590981 (1926-06-01), Lockyer
patent: 3083563 (1963-04-01), Greenwald
patent: 3811303 (1974-05-01), Robertson
patent: 3916658 (1975-11-01), Barry

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