Security device
US5052204A · kind A · utility
12Cited by
7References
10Claims
0Family size
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jul 26, 1990 |
| Grant date | Oct 1, 1991 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 26, 2010 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T70/5973
- WIPO fieldEngines, pumps, turbines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A security device for an internal combustion engine comprising a valve for installation in either the air inlet, fuel inlet or exhaust outlet of the engine, and a lockable valve control mechanism. When installed, the valve is operable from within the cabin of the vehicle by means of the valve control mechanism to open or close the valve. The valve control mechanism can be locked with the valve in the closed position so that when a thief attempts to start a car in which the device is installed, the engine won't start or if it does it won't run for long.
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