Abstract: A vehicle antitheft system utilizing the parking brake of a vehicle. If the primary parking brake release mechanism is operated for releasing the brake, the parking brake does not release, because it continues to be held by a secondary system, which is under security control. The system includes a remote control unit for setting the parking brake from locations away from the vehicle.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
April 1, 1997
Date of Patent:
July 20, 1999
Assignee:
P.V. Security, Inc.
Inventors:
Gary L. Donatelle, Leonard B. Prusakowski, Fred H. Bednar