Abstract: A universal replacement automobile horn includes a horn body with a mounting bolt and first and second electrical terminal blades for providing electrical signals to a horn mechanism. The blades are electrically isolated from the mounting boot. A connected wire is provided and has a first end connector for engaging one of the blades and a second end connector which is connectable to the mounting bolt. One or more protective boots may be provided for enclosing the horn connecting wire and the electrical terminal blade.

Abstract: A vehicle musical apparatus includes an electronic unit and speaker arranged to be mounted in the engine compartment of a vehicle. A remote control radio transmitter is provided for activating the musical apparatus, eliminating the need for installing wire connections between the passenger compartment and the engine compartment.

Abstract: A vehicle anti-theft device and alarm includes a U-shaped rod for attachment to a vehicle steering wheel in a position overlying the vehicle dash board. An alarm is positioned in said U-shaped rod, whereby said alarm is firmly secured to a vehicle and inaccessible for tampering.

Abstract: An illuminated license plate frame is provided with lights arranged in a cavity formed between first and second frame members. The first frame member is light transmitting and the second, outwardly facing frame member is opaque, so that the emitted light is indirectly transmitted through the light transmitting frame member to produce a soft glow illumination effect.

Abstract: A steering wheel lock device comprises an elongate rod having a first hook member and a carriage member moveable on the rod carrying a second hook member. A lock mechanism on the carriage includes a ball which extends into a through passage on the carriage member to engage indentations on the rod. The ball is urged into the through passage by the action of a spring, which bears against a spring support mechanism, which moves between a locking position holding the ball into the indentation and an unlocking position wherein the ball moves against the spring.

Abstract: A device for securing the steering wheel of a vehicle has a lock housing with an axial bore for receiving a telescoping rod. A pair of legs extend from the housing at an acute angle relative to the axis and to one another. The rod extends from the bore in the opposite direction, and hook members are formed on each leg and the rod for engaging opposite sides of the steering wheel. The hook member on the rod, which is preferably an open, fan shaped jaw, is spaced a distance from the outer end of the rod, so that when the device is mounted on the steering wheel, the rod projects outwardly from the steering wheel and inhibits it from being turned.

Abstract: A vehicle warning system is provided having a plurality of light emitting diodes mounted on a rearward facing portion of a housing, that may be attached to the side of the vehicle. A switching transistor selectively supplies current to the LED's, through a flashing circuit. The base of the transistor is driven by electrical connection to the junction of first and second phototransistors, which are mounted on the housing and directed skywardly and rearwardly, respectively. During the day the skywardly pointing phototransistor grounds the base of the transistor so that the LED's remain off. At night, the LED's are turned on responsive to the headlights of an oncoming vehicle, which will activate the rearwardly facing phototransistor.

Abstract: A safety license plate frame includes a lens that extends around the frame and a plurality of mini-lamps located around the frame and connected in series between an input and ground. A running lights power circuit, including, in series, a running lights connecting wire and a resistor, is connected, to the input to provide current, at reduced voltage, to the lamps when the running lights are on. A brake lights power circuit, including a brake lights connector wire, is connected to the input in parallel with the running lights circuit, to provide current at a full 12 volts when the brake is depressed.

Abstract: A license plate frame includes a plastic frame member with a central opening. Removeable frame portions are provided to enlarge the opening for use with larger plate sizes.

Abstract: An automobile ignition lock cover for steering column-mounted ignition locks includes a hollow cover housing having an open side to fit over the ignition lock. An L-shaped bracket has a first portion disposed inside the housing and fixed to the back wall of the housing. It also has a second, outside bracket portion that extends out through a slot in the lower portion of the cover. A chain is attached to the upper end of the cover. The free end of the chain is attached to the U-shaped shackle of an adjustable shackle lock assembly. The chain wraps around the steering column, and the shackle legs are inserted through one or a pair of holes in the outside bracket portion and locked snugly in place in the lock housing, which bears against the opposite side of the bracket or is attached thereto. The L-portion of the bracket is disposed inside the cover and extends forward under the ignition lock, to prevent the cover from being rotated.

Abstract: An illuminated tape includes an elongated, thin tape element composed of flexible, and at least partially translucent, plastic. A pair of longitudinally extending thin wires are embedded in the plastic, and a plurality of LED chips, also embedded in the plastic, are electrically connected in parallel between the wires. The electrical elements are therefore completely embedded in plastic producing a flexible illuminated tape which can operate off a low power source and which is waterproof and safe.

Abstract: An automobile anti-theft device is provided with a first cover which fits over a steering column-mounted ignition lock, a second cover which fits over the turn signal housing on the steering column, opposite the lock, and a flexible element that extends from one end of the first cover, wraps around the steering column over the second cover, and locks in the other end of the first cover.

Abstract: An automobile anti-theft device includes a cover that fits over a steering column-mounted ignition lock, and a flexible element that wraps around the steering column and secures the cover thereto. A gear shift lock bar is attached to a sidewall of the cover, and extends laterally from the cover, wraps around a column-mounted gear shift lever, and includes a free end that extends back under the tension bearing element to be secured thereby. The device protects the ignition lock from tampering and in addition prevents the gear shift lever from being moved into gear in the event that the ignition lock is bypassed.

Abstract: An automobile security device for protecting an ignition lock mounted in an automobile steering column includes a hollow cover to fit over the lock on to the steering column, and a flexible tension-bearing element, preferably a chain, for securing the cover to the column. The element is selectively engaged by a bolt mechanism linearly displaceable by a cam, the cam is turn mounted on and rotatable with the rotatable element of a lock mounted in the cover. Alternatively, a padlock is mounted to the cover such that the padlock housing is disposed on the outside of the cover, and may be unlocked to attach the chain to the padlock shackle.

Abstract: An automobile security device for protecting an ignition lock mounted in an automobile steering column. The device includes a hollow cover to fit over the lock on the steering column, and a flexible tension-bearing element, preferably a link chain, for securing the cover to the column. The element is selectively engaged by a bolt mechanism linearly displaceable by a cam the cam in turn mounted on and rotatable with the rotatable element of a lock mounted in the cover.

Abstract: An automobile lock guard for protecting a key-operated lock cylinder to prevent unauthorized entry into the automobile trunk, comprising a guard plate having an aperture formed therethrough positioned over the lock cylinder and permanently attached to the automobile surface, a circular insert plate having a diameter larger than the lock to overlie the surrounding automobile surface to prevent punching-in of the lock, and having a key slot formed therein, and means for rotatably retaining the insert plate in the guard plate aperture to prevent retraction of the insert plate and lock through the aperture of the guard plate. The lock guard may also include means to conform the guard to automobile surfaces which are other than flat.