Automotive steering wheel anti-theft device
CA 2322245 A1 · Owner: Tobias, Marc Weber · Inventors: Tobias, Marc Weber
Overview
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A mechanical anti-theft device of the type applied to the steering wheel of an automotive vehicle which automatically ratchets to it's applied position without necessity of key lock actuation is provided with several security enhancing features which cumulatively prevent or make the device exceedingly difficult to unlock using conventional burglary tools or lock picking techniques. The features include configuring the ratchet teeth of the telescoping rod member in a way which minimizes any, attempt to deactivate the lock unless the key is used. In combination with the ratchet teeth configuration, the lock pawl mechanism is configured to include an arcuate, transversely extending apex edge …
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- Filed July 5, 1993. No grant is recorded for it in Canada; had it been granted, its 20-year term would have ended July 5, 2013.
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