Abstract: The subject invention is directed to a device for preventing the movement of a floor-mounted gear shift lever of an automobile from the "park" position to a position useful for operating the automobile. Five specific embodiments are of interest. The first embodiment includes an arcuate retaining lock which operates similar to a handcuff lock and which is mounted outside the gear shift lever console. The first embodiment includes a hingeable lock plate which is hingeably located behind the gear shift lever and which includes a semi-circular cutout portion for receiving the gear shift lever thereby preventing its rearward movement.The second embodiment utilizes a similarly operating locking member but is contained within the gear shift lever console so as to be hidden from view. The third embodiment includes a lever activated housing to enclose and disable a gas pedal. The fourth embodiment includes a housing to enclose a gear shift handle, thereby preventing unauthorized operation of the automobile.

Abstract: To prevent the unauthorized unlocking of van doors equipped with safety rod locks, the lever of the safety rod lock is held to the door by a retainer clip. The retainer clip has an extending tongue with apertures in it that passes through the door into the van. In the van, there is a dead bolt which may be actuated by a key cylinder inserted from outside the van through the door to cause the dead bolt to enter an aperture and lock the extending tongue of the retainer and hold the retainer in place so that the lever cannot be moved to unlock the safety rod lock. A second key actuated member or solenoid actuated member is actuated to move a cam in front of the first key slot so that it cannot be unlocked until the second cam lever is moved out of the way. Thus, a sequence must be followed using two different actuating means to unlock the door or lock the door.

Abstract: An anti-theft brake locking mechanism for a motor vehicle. The motor vehicle includes one or more brake pedals disposed adjacent an interior surface of the vehicle. The anti-theft brake locking mechanism selectively maintains the brake pedal in a depressed position so as to actuate the vehicle brakes in order to prevent movement of the vehicle. The mechanism includes a hook portion engageable with the brake pedal stem, a neck to which the hook portion is mounted, and a base portion. The base portion is selectively secureable to and releaseable from a pedestal mounted to the vehicle floorboard.

Abstract: A vehicle anti-theft device including a gear shifter locking device for enclosing the handle of a vehicle gear shifter therein to prevent the usual shifting of the gear shifter, and a steering wheel locking device to prevent or limit the usual turning of the vehicle steering wheel. The gear shifter locking device includes two mating housing parts for enclosing the gear shifter handle therein, and a bar connecting the housing parts together, one bar end portion being slideably secured to one housing part, and the other housing part being rotatably secured to the opposite bar end portion. A locking mechanism coacts with the bar to lock the housing parts together. A coil spring is tensioned against the bar so that the two housing parts automatically separate apart from each other when unlocked by a key-operated lock mounted on one housing part. The housing parts can be provided with downwardly extending skirt portions to enclose the handle-carrying rod portion of the gear shifter.

Abstract: A device is provided for locking a control lever on a handlebar of a cycle. A first clamp arm has a key-actuated lock with a lock mechanism extending therefrom. A second clamp arm has a lock engagement recess for accepting the lock mechanism of the lock therein. The two clamp arms may be locked together as a single unit, a first opening therein for enclosing a portion of the handlebar, and a second opening therein for enclosing a portion of the control lever. The first opening further includes a plurality of protruding tits extending therefrom for frictional engagement with the handlebar to prevent the arms from rotating on the handlebar. In use, the arms are separately placed over the portion of the handlebar and the control lever and then joined and locked together thereon to prevent the use of the control lever.

Abstract: An improved motor vehicle brake-pedal locking device (10) that mechanically maintains the vehicle brake-pedal (60) in a depressed position to prevent the vehicle from being driven. The device includes a horizontally and vertically pivoting brake-pedal swing-arm interfacing structure (12) that is disclosed in two designs. Both designs include a channel (12A),(38C) that engages the brake-pedal swing-arm (62). To the back end (18B),(34B) of the structure (12) is attached the back end (50B of a locking tube (50). Inserted into this locking tube (50), is a locking rod (52) having attached to its back end (52B) a forked section (56A) that attaches to a vehicle seat (64). The device is installed by placing the structure (12) over the swing-arm (62) and the forked section (56A) secured to the seat (64). The device (10) is then depressed to place the brake-pedal (60) in a depressed position in which position the device is locked in place.

Abstract: The subject invention is directed to a device for preventing the movement of a floor-mounted gear shift lever of an automobile from the "park" position to a position useful for operating the automobile. Five specific embodiments are of interest. The first embodiment includes an arcuate retaining lock which operates similar to a handcuff lock and which is mounted outside the gear shift lever console. The first embodiment includes a hingeable lock plate which is hingeably located behind the gear shift lever and which includes a semi-circular cutout portion for receiving the gear shift lever thereby preventing its rearward movement.The second embodiment utilizes a similarly operating locking member but is contained within the gear shift lever console so as to be hidden from view. The third embodiment includes a lever activated housing to enclose and disable a gas pedal. The fourth embodiment includes a housing to enclose a gear shift handle, thereby preventing unauthorized operation of the automobile.

Abstract: A tailgate release handle security device for attachment to a tailgate incorporates a cover comprising a metal plate and an integral inwardly extending skirt having a rim which bears against an outer panel of a tailgate. A pair of hooks, attached to the skirt, extend outward through a pair of apertures in the tailgate release handle recess and bear against the back of the tailgate outer panel. A cylindrical lock, mounted in the plate, has a locking dog which presses outwardly against the upper edge of the back of a tailgate release handle when the security device is attached to the tailgate.

Abstract: A key-controlled device is fastened to a hand brake lever of a motor vehicle for preventing the activated hand brake lever from being released accidentally. The device has a locking apparatus provided with a shaft capable of being activated by a key which is inserted into the locking apparatus. The activated shaft presses against the press button of the activated hand brake lever, which is then released. The release of the activated hand brake lever can not be done without the key.

Abstract: A shift knob comprising at least two pieces of material stitched together by stitches and forming a hollow covering body, the hollow being defined by an inner stitched surface, a first resin-formed body disposed within the covering body having an outer surface spaced from the inner stitched surface, and a second resin-formed body disposed in engagement with the entire stitched inner surface. The second resin-formed body completely fills the space between the outer surface of the first resin-formed body and the stitched inner surface of the covering body. The stitches extend into and are surrounded by the second resin-formed body.

Abstract: An antitheft pedal-locking device has a first supporting member extending upwardly, a safety lock coupled to the first supporting member and a shaped member projecting laterally adjacent a lower end of the first supporting member. A second supporting member is slidably coupled to the first supporting member for movement of the first supporting member between a lower locking position and an upper unlocking position. The second supporting member has a projecting member cooperating with the shaped member in the locking position of the first support member for locking a vehicle pedal between them. A base member for resting on a vehicle floor is adjustably connected by a first coupling to a lower end of the second supporting member. A third supporting member is adjustably mounted on the base member by a second coupling. The third supporting member is laterally spaced from and is parallel to the second supporting member.

Abstract: A car lock includes an upper hook member protruding upwardly from a main box to be lockable on a steering wheel of the car, a bifurcate stopping member downwardly extendible from the main box for locking a brake pedal both for preventing slipping on a sloping road surface and for preventing theft of the car, a lower hook member downwardly extendible from the main box to be juxtapositional to the bifurcate stopping member for locking an accelerator pedal, and a positioning lock mounted on the main box operatively lockable for firmly positioning the plural members at their locking positions, thereby simultaneously locking the steering wheel, accelerator pedal, and the brake pedal for both security and safety purposes.

Abstract: A locking arrangement for the gearshift stick of vehicles, having a housing provided with two openings formed by two shoulders, two locking plates and two ear plates for two legs of a shackle of a padlock to extend therein to lock the shackle immovable when the shackle is to be stored in the unlocked separated condition.

Abstract: A locking mechanism for a trailer coupler such as a ball and socket coupler having a release handwheel. The locking mechanism includes a shelf which in one embodiment, surrounds the handwheel to prevent accidental or unauthorized rotation of the release handwheel. In other embodiments, the shelf covers or abuts the handwheel. A padlock may be used to lock the locking shelf in position.

Abstract: For use with a trailer having left and right overlapping doors, and also door rods which lock the doors, a clamp formed of mating, telescoping hollow tubular member supports identical L shaped hooks. The hooks encircle the door rods and secure the doors. The tubular members join and lock by a key operated removable cylinder in selected and aligned holes in the tubular members.

Abstract: An aircraft control locking apparatus for a control yoke on a control shaft extending from an instrument panel in an aircraft is provided. The aircraft control locking apparatus utilizing a pair of elastic shock cords, a first mechanism for connecting an upper end of each of the elastic shock cords in a spaced apart relationship to the control yoke and a second mechanism for connecting a lower end of each of the elastic shock cords in a spaced apart relationship to a fixed point on the instrument panel below the control shaft. The control lock retains the control yoke in a neutral position, keeping the control surfaces of the aircraft from moving freely, thereby preventing damage to the aircraft stored outdoors during periods of strong gusty winds in severe weather.

Abstract: An automotive locking device is provided for a floor mounted gear shift lever in a motor vehicle which consists of an enclosure to fit over the floor mounted gear shift lever when the gear shift lever is in the park position mode. A mechanism is for retaining the enclosure in a stationary condition so that the operation of the floor mounted gear shift lever is prevented.

Abstract: An auto vehicle pedal lock is adapted to securely lock the control pedals of a vehicle having a recess being cast molded to the center position of the main body, two hooks respectively molded to the two ends with each opening facing outwardly, and two legs securely anchored to the underside of respective ends. The height of the two hooks may be molded differently so as to fit different vehicle having the control pedals at different height. The two legs are also formed with different height corresponding to respective hooks so as to prevent stepping any of the control pedals down illegally.

Abstract: A vehicle antitheft assembly (10) for engaging a brake pedal (18) of a vehicle and locking the brakes of the vehicle in an activated position. The assembly (10) includes a U-shaped end portion (16) which engages the brake pedal (18) of the vehicle and a shaft portion (14) depending downwardly therefrom. The shaft portion (14) is telescopically received within a guiding sheath (27). The guiding sheath (27) is mounted through the floor board (24) of the vehicle by inserting the guiding sheath (27) through an aperture disposed in the floor board (24) and by clamping the floor board (24) from opposite sides between nut members (72) and a shoulder portion (76). The guiding sheath (27) extends above and below the nut members (72) and shoulder portion (76) to support the shaft portion (14) above and below the floor board (24).

Abstract: A locking device includes two caps for enclosing a head portion of an automatic shifter bar. A channel is formed in one cap and a block is provided on the other cap. The block which has one or more holes is engagable within the channel. A lock with a pin is provided above the channel. The caps are locked in a lock position when the lock is depressed downward so that the pin is engaged in either hole of the block and so that a press button of the automatic shifter bar can not be depressed and can not be operated.

Abstract: For use with a quick release mechanism of the quick release lever type for selectively securing and releasing the front wheel of a bicycle relative to the front fork thereof, or the seat post relative to the seat post socket, or the front fork to a vehicle bicycle rack, a lock device including a pivoted blade and controlled by lock engaging means, such as a key, enables or disables the operation of the lever and thus the quick release mechanism by moving the blade between a first position in non-interfering relation with the movement of the quick release lever and a second position in interfering relation therewith.

Abstract: An automotive anti-theft device holds the brakes of the vehicle locked when the vehicle is parked, but does not interfere with the operation of the brakes when the vehicle is in operation. A locking bar is welded onto the brake pedal lever and extends towards the firewall. A locking post protrudes lateralyl from a free end of a bar. A locking mechanism is fixed onto the firewall to receive the locking bar when the brake pedal lever is fully depressed. The locking mechanism is contained in a heavy duty enclosure and has at least one pair of spring loaded locking jaws that are rotatably mounted within the enclosure and are positioned to engage and capture the post on the locking bar. A ratchet member is selectively actuable between unlock and lock positions. A lock cylinder is mounted in the dash and is key lockable in first and second positions that correspond to the open and closed position of the locking mechanism.

Abstract: It is combination lock, in which the main rod is made of steel, while the movable sleeve is made of copper. The main rod is mounted with five combination rings. The lock is to be mounted between the shift rod and the hand-brake handle so as to prevent a burgler from operating the shift and releasing the hand-brake normally.

Abstract: The anti-theft device comprises a strong steel plate (1) having a flat, substantially horizontal section (1a) combined in one piece with fork-shaped, bent section (1b). At the rear end of the plate (1) is an attachment boss (2) which in locking position cooperates with the rear region of a gearbox (9). A lock (4) is welded to the plate (1) between the boss (2) and the slit (7) of the fork arrangement (3), said lock being a double locking cylinder (5) which is applied in the channell (10) of the gearbox (9) and is turned to a position below the upper limiting wall of the gearbox (9) when the key is turned. In locking position the end edge (6) of the slit (7) in the fork arrangement (3) is in the immediate vicinity of the gear lever (8) and locks this in parking position. The anti-theft device is simple to install and can easily be removed from the vehicle.

Abstract: An anti-theft device for motor vehicles of the kind having a gearshift lever and a handbrake lever mounted on the floor in line with each other, consists of a tubular member open at its bottom which is to be fitted over the handbrake lever, and a bi-furcated member which is to be pressed onto the gearshift lever. The bi-furcated member includes two bars which are slidingly fastened in two bores at the ends of an axle which is rotatably mounted in the upper end of the tubular member and which can be locked in any position by a tooth pushed upwards by a lock in the tubular member by entering a space between two teeth of a gear on the axle. The two bars are recessed by grooves in their sides facing each other which can be engaged by two coaxial pins in the axle, which are pressed into a pair of grooves by the same lock and can be pushed inwardly of the axle after unlocking.

Abstract: A locking device is provided for use in a motor vehicle. A panel is mounted on the floor of the motor vehicle between the vehicle control pedals and the driver's seat, the panel being dimensioned substantially to prevent access to the control pedals. The device includes a hinge mounting for the panel whereby the panel can be hinged out of the way of the pedals and locking means adapted releasably to lock the panel in an operative position in which it prevents access to the control pedals. The locking device includes a vehicle radio theft prevention device comprising a cable adapted for attachment to a vehicle radio or the like and to be fixed releasably to an anchorage provided on the inside of the housing.

Abstract: A vehicle antitheft device (10) for locking the brakes of a vehicle including a hook member (12) which engages the brake pedal (16) of a vehicle. The hook member (12) is locked (11) through the floorboard (20) by a dead bolt (24) which slides through a guide hole (23) in a locking sleeve (18) which depends from the floorboard (20). The dead bolt (24) further extends through a hole (22) in the shaft (13) of the hook member (12) while the shaft (13) is inside the locking sleeve (18). The dead bolt (24) is engaged by a key-operated push-pull cable (26,28). A brake light cutoff switch (34) is included to prevent brake light operation when the device is in the locked position. A metal box (38) encloses the locking mechanism (11) to protect the system from tampering from underneath the vehicle.

Abstract: The invention relates to a lock for the hand brake lever of a motor vehicle having a sleeve mounted on the hand brake lever, a release member movable therein to contact a pushbutton of the hand brake lever, and locking device capable of preventing movment of the release member in the locked condition. The inventive improvement is that the release member (4) is associated with a mechanism which arrests the unlocked condition of the locking device (8) after release of the hand brake and prevents shifting from this condition.

Abstract: A device which protects against the unauthorized taking of an automobile by rigidly joining the shaft of a gearshift lever to the grip portion of a hand brake. The device has application to autos equipped with a console mounted gearshift and parking brake and includes a plunger activated lock assembly having easily releaseable features.

Abstract: An apparatus for protecting a console gearshift and preventing theft of a radio in a motor vehicle is provided and consists of a housing disposed over the console gearshift so that button on the console gearshift cannot be depressed to release the console gearshift out of a parked position, thus preventing an unauthorized person from driving the motor vehicle away. A C-shaped bracket is mounted to the housing for blocking the radio so as to prevent an unauthorized removal of the radio from the motor vehicle.

Abstract: A combined lock for a steering wheel and a hand brake, wherein a steering wheel lock is used to lock the steering wheel immovable and an extensible bar lock is used to lock the hand brake immovable. Said steering wheel lock is combined with the extensible bar lock by means of a steering wheel lock tube and an extensible bar movably contained in said tube and in said extensible bar lock, said bar pivotally connected with a hand brake cylinder; therefore, after the steering wheel locked, adjusting the extensible bar, shielding said cylinder around the hand brake and locking the extensible bar lock can lock both the steering wheel and the hand brake immovable at the same time.

Abstract: A transmission lock for locking column-operated automatic transmission of a running motor vehicle. A lock cylinder operable only by a mating key includes a radially extended ear. The automatic transmission is provided with a collar or ring that includes a portion engageable by the extended ear of the lock cylinder. When in a locked position, the extended ear prevents movement of the automatic transmission by engagement with the collar or ring. Pivotal movement of the cylinder by the mating key to a free position disengages the extended ear and permits free operation of the transmission. A second embodiment locks console-operated automatic transmissions.

Abstract: A vehicle anti-theft device. The device is amenable for use with a vehicle having a gear lever. The device includes a removable housing which fits over and encloses the gear lever. The housing is locked in place to prevent movement of the gear lever by a bolt passing through the housing in interengagement with the gear lever and penetrating a barrel lock housing fixedly attached to the gear lever housing. The bolt has a head at one end which prevents rotation thereof, and a hole at the other end in mutual register with the bolt-engaging portion of the barrel lock. The locking of the housing in place over the gear lever prevents movement thereof so that the vehicle cannot be driven without unlocking the housing.

Abstract: An anti-theft device for road vehicles comprises a yoke having a solid extension or block for positioning below the brake pedal with the brake arm extending through the yoke. An elongated rod member is connected to the yoke and has an inverted generally U-shaped upper end for hooking over a spoke of the vehicle steering wheel and an externally threaded lower end which receives an intermediate connector member having an outwardly extending tab. The intermediate connector member may be secured at selective distances relative to the upper end of the rod to fit various vehicles. The block or extension and the intermediate connector are pinned together with a lock pin and secured with a padlock. The anti-theft device in the locked position provides a mechanical interlock between the vehicle steering wheel and the vehicle foot brake pedal to prevent rotation of the steering wheel, and between the foot brake pedal and the floorboard of the vehicle to prevent the brake pedal from being depressed.

Abstract: An anti-theft device for an automobile vehicle comprises a casing which is fastened to the handbrake lever so that the casing can be pivoted relative to the lever between an inoperative position allowing operation of the handbrake lever, and an operative position in which, when the handbrake lever is in the handbrake engaged position, the casing envelops and immobilizes the handbrake lever. The casing carries a two part annular component which can be closed and locked around the gear lever when the casing is in the operative position, thereby preventing operation of the gear lever as well as the handbrake lever.

Abstract: An anti-theft device for road vehicles comprises a yoke having a solid extension or block for positioning below the brake pedal with the brake arm extending through the yoke. An elongated rod member is connected to the yoke and has an inverted generally U-shaped upper end for hooking over a spoke of the vehicle steering wheel and an externally threaded lower end which receives an intermediate connector member having an outwardly extending tab. The intermediate connector member may be secured at selective distances relative to the upper end of the rod to fit various vehicles. The block or extension and the intermediate connector are pinned together with a lock pin and secured with a padlock. The anti-theft device in the locked position provides a mechanical interlock between the vehicle steering wheel and the vehicle foot brake pedal to prevent rotation of the steering wheel, and between the foot brake pedal and the floorboard of the vehicle to prevent the brake pedal from being depressed.

Abstract: A locking arrangement for preventing motorcar theft by locking the gearshift stick to a fixed portion of the motorcar including a rigid bar rigidly secured to a body portion of the motorcar in th vicinity of, parallel to and of a length shorter than the gearshift stick, a padlock body fixedly mounted onto the bar, and a separable padlock shackle adapted to be locked to the padlock body, with the stick enclosed by the shackle.

Abstract: A removable locking device for securing latch handles for the cargo doors of trucks, trailers, rail cars and the like against unauthorized access, comprising a slide box member permanently mounted to the exterior of the door, a removable slide member, a latch handle retaining means, and a cylinder lock.

Abstract: Automotive vehicle has a parking brake which is lockable in the brake-on position. In addition, the parking brake interacts with the service brake system of the vehicle to lock the service brake when the parking brake is locked.

Abstract: A lock holder including a latch assembly of the type primarily designed to maintain the handle structure of a removable automobile top in its locked or in-line position thereby avoiding the inadvertent or unauthorized removal of the top. An elongated channel or slot is integrally formed within the body of the holder so as to allow sliding engagement of the holder on the handle on the top and forcing it to maintain in its in-line and locked position. A latch assembly protrudes through the slot and separated portions of the handle and is latched on the body itself to prevent removal of the lock holder thereby preventing the handle from being positioned into its broken position allowing removal of the auto top.

Abstract: The device retains the ejection seat arm/dearm lever in safe position to allow the seat to be tilted safely for required maintenance and repair work. A bolt positioned through a clearance hole in an inverted U-shaped base member engages threads in the ejection seat structure. An upstanding brace extends upward from one end of the base member at an angle to abut the seat ejection arming lever to physically block and prevent its movement into the armed position. The bolt is retained in the base member by a cotter pin through the body of the bolt under the head to allow turning while preventing separation from the base.

Abstract: The invention relates to an anti-theft device especially but not solely for automobile vehicles which causes blocking of the gear-change lever.The gear-change lever is articulated about an axis substantially parallel with the floor of the vehicle and close to this floor. The floor has attached to it a lock device arranged to imprison the said lever after it has been pivoted down flat.

Abstract: A self securing theft proof chain binder, such as would be used to cinch a chain tightly holding a cargo to a truck flatbed. The binder has hooks on either of its ends to attach to the ends of the chain overlapping the cargo and the binder is pivoted in the middle so that when it has been squeezed together it tightly draws together the two ends of the chain. The lever arm on the binder has a projecting spur with a notched tooth thereon which in turn mates with a lock on the other half of the binder so that when the two halves are squeezed together they lock in place.

Abstract: A latch handle of the type having a lever which rotates about a shaft normal to one end is locked by a key-controlled pin engaging the second end of the lever.

Abstract: A locking device for the pedals of a motor vehicle is comprised of a first rigid support with a first rigid bar mounted at one end to the first support and perpendicular thereto. A second rigid bar is mounted at one end thereof to the first rigid support and in spaced relation and parallel to the first rigid bar. A second rigid support is mounted to the other end of the first and second rigid bar and parallel to the first support. At least and preferably one of the above elements are positionably removable. A locking means is provided to lock the positionably removable element or elements and fix the position of the structure.

Abstract: A steering column is pivotally fastened to a support structure and pivots between an operating position and a transmission locking position. A steering wheel is rotatably supported at the upper end of the steering column while a transmission shift lever is fastened at one side of the steering column and shiftable between a forward speed position, a neutral position and a reverse speed position. A latching mechanism is carried by the steering column and is engageable with one of a plurality of notches formed in a positioning rack secured to the support structure for latching the steering column in the transmission locking position and engageable with another of the notches for latching the steering column in the operating position. A transmission locking member is secured to the support structure and extends towards the transmission shift lever for abutment therewith when the steering column is in the transmission locking position for locking the transmission shift lever in the neutral position.

Abstract: A lock plate assembly that mounts about a pair of transmission gear shift levers of a vehicle to prevent unauthorized use of the vehicle. The lock plate assembly consists of a pair of shaped plates which are shaped to matingly engage with each other, with each plate shaped to fit halfway about two parallel cylindrical rods. An accessory assembly may be mounted to the vehicle floor to permit mounting the lock plate assembly about a shaft on the accessory plate and about one transmission gear shift lever of a vehicle, when so desired.

Abstract: A locking unit for immobilizing road vehicles to prevent their unauthorized removal comprises a sealed body which houses a movable locking member projecting from the housing and adapted for connection with a brake or clutch operating foot pedal or hand lever or with the control valve of an air-powered parking brake system. The sealed body also houses a key-released lock of the rotary barrel type having its plunger movable into locking engagement with the locking member manually without use of the key. The locking member may be a ratchet wheel engageable by a pawl which is pushed into engagement by the lock plunger acting on a spring. Further springs ensure the pawl being held clear of the wheel when the lock plunger is withdrawn. A modified form of the unit has a fixed jaw and a movable jaw by which the unit can be clamped around the stem of the draw-pin of a trailer vehicle and locked without using the key, thereby to prevent the hitch of a tractor from being coupled thereto.