Abstract: Disclosed is a key-less ignition system for a vehicle. The system allows a user to automatically start the engine of a vehicle via a push button and a remote passive transponder. The system finds particular application in conjunction with smaller vehicles such as motorcycles. In one specific embodiment of the invention, the system is used in connection with an anti-theft device, such as a wheel lock. In yet another embodiment of the invention, the key-less ignition system is used in connection with a records management system, whereby service technicians can remotely retrieve maintenance records relating to the vehicle.

Abstract: The system includes a registration log and a sequence of registration labels (101-120) detachably secured to a first substrate (100). Each label has indicia (122) that identifies to the position of the label in the sequence and includes space in which the customer is to enter information. The log includes substrates (300), having a plurality of label-retaining spaces (301-320). Each space (301-320) includes indicia (324) that identifies the position of the space in the sequence of spaces and corresponds to a respective indicia (122) of a registration label. After a customer enters information manually on a registration label, the system user detaches the label from the substrate (100) and attaches it to a corresponding space in the registration log. The log is kept out of view of other customers to maintain confidentiality of customer information.

Abstract: A knob assembly for the switch of a radio is provided which prevents the switch from being rotated to certain positions except when the knob is moved in an axial direction after contact with a stop. The knob may be returned to a location where other switch positions may be selected without requiring further axial motion of the knob on the part of the radio operator.