Patents by Inventor Gerald M. van Staden

Gerald M. van Staden 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).

  • Motor vehicle theft deterrent device
    Patent number: 5212973
    Abstract: A motor vehicle theft deterrent device consists of a rigid rod having a spiral hook formation at one end which can be releasably engaged over rim of a steering wheel of a motor vehicle. A lockable clamp is provided on the rod for locking the rod to the rim of the steering wheel so that the rod at least partially spans the steering wheel. The rod projects beyond the steering wheel sufficiently to limit rotation of the steering wheel by engagement of the rod with one or more portions of the motor vehicle adjacent to the steering wheel.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 26, 1991
    Date of Patent: May 25, 1993
    Inventors: Gerald M. van Staden, Hendrick F. van Staden