Patents by Inventor Wilson S. Fickle

Wilson S. Fickle has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • Vehicle anti-hijacking and anti-theft device
    Patent number: 5519255
    Abstract: A "normal mode" allows a hijacker to drive away but disables the vehicle after a short delay. An optional "valet mode" allows others, e.g. parking attendants and mechanics, a limited driving period that when exceeded causes vehicle shut-down that cannot be overcome without actuating a hidden switch. One embodiment has both modes and includes: a switch for arming the system in the normal mode; an element, responsive to a hijacking event, e.g.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 24, 1994
    Date of Patent: May 21, 1996
    Inventors: Timothy A. Burtch, David F. Carey, Peter E. Asaro, Wilson S. Fickle