Locks – Special application – For control and machine elements
Patent
1978-08-24
1980-11-04
Frazier, Roy D.
Locks
Special application
For control and machine elements
70201, 70245, 74523, 74538, B60R 2506, E05B 6512, G05G 104, G05G 506
Patent
active
042312418
ABSTRACT:
A locking device for preventing the theft of certain vehicles equipped with automatic transmissions. The device is designed to mount on the shift lever of certain types of automatic transmissions and prevent shifting out of the PARK position, thus preventing theft of the automobile, even though the engine may be started by unauthorized means. The device is readily attachable to automatic transmission shift levers of the type for which it is designed, cannot be removed without a key, is positive in operation so as to prevent shifting of the transmission when locked, is simple and economical to manufacture, and is reliable and effective in preventing unauthorized operation of a vehicle.
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Frazier Roy D.
Lerner Marshall A.
Lerner Marshall A.
Pietruszka Carl F.
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