Locks – Special application – For control and machine elements
Patent
1997-02-12
1999-09-14
Gall, Lloyd A.
Locks
Special application
For control and machine elements
70237, 74481, 403319, F16H 5700
Patent
active
059504633
ABSTRACT:
A vehicle highly visible, convenient locking apparatus which locks all four wheels of a vehicle to prevent it from being driven or towed is disclosed. The apparatus which holds a brake pedal having a leg, close to a floor of a vehicle comprises: a mountable base having a lower side portion and an opposite side portion; and, a longitudinal member having a bottom end portion adapted to releasably engage in the opposite side portion of the base; a peddle holding/lock member carried by the longitudinal member. In use the base is mounted on the floor of the vehicle, beneath the brake pedal; the longitudinal member is releasably engaged in the base; the peddle is depressed, engaging the brakes; and the peddle holding/lock member is locked on the longitudinal member thereby holding the brake pedal in an engaged position and generally preventing the longitudinal member from turning.
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Glazier James
Toole Ken
Gall Lloyd A.
Gallinga G. F.
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