Theft prevention attachment system
US6039140A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Sep 1, 1998 |
| Grant date | Mar 21, 2000 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 1, 2018 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB60R2021/167
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A structure for preventing the theft of automobile airbags comprising a locking structure that obstructs access to fasteners used to attach an airbag to an automobile is disclosed. In addition, a method for preventing and deterring the theft of airbags is also disclosed. The method comprises the steps of obstructing access to the fasteners used to attach an airbag to an automobile and permanently imprinting one or more alphanumeric characters upon the airbag to identify the automobile in which the airbag has been installed.
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