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Push lock actuable anti-theft vehicle device

US4875350A · kind A · utility

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9References
12Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateAug 4, 1988
Grant dateOct 24, 1989
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Expiry dateAug 4, 2008

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T70/5978
  • WIPO fieldCivil engineering
  • WIPO sectorOther fields

Abstract

A push lock actuable anti-theft vehicle device for a vehicle having a hood. A hood coupling member for coupling the hood to the vehicle is secured within an engine compartment of the vehicle and has a first locked position and a second unlocked position. The hood coupling member is operable by a keyed push lock member through a cable. An electrical contact is opened or closed by an engagement member of the push lock member upon actuation of the coupling member. The push lock member is manually operable to lock the coupling member and is operable by a restricted distribution key to unlock the coupling member.

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