Vehicle operation termination kit for preventing unauthorized access of vehicle

• US 8,089,347 B2
• Filed: 03/06/2009
• Issued: 01/03/2012
• Est. Priority Date: 03/06/2009
• Status: Expired due to Fees

• Current Assignee: Adalberto Aguirre
• Original Assignee: Adalberto Aguirre
• Inventors: Aguirre, Adalberto
• Primary Examiner(s): BLOUNT, ERIC
• Application Number:
  US12/399,095
• Publication Number:
  US 20100225457A1
• Time in Patent Office: 1,033 Days
• Field of Search: 340/426.11, 340/425.5, 340/426.1, 340/426.12, 340/426.16, 34042619-42621, 340/426.3, 340/426.35, 340/426.36, 307 101- 106
• US Class Current: 340/426.11
• CPC Class Codes: B60R 25/042 operating on the fuel supply

Abstract

A vehicle operation termination kit for rendering a vehicle inoperable for preventing unauthorized access thereof. The vehicle operation termination kit includes an enclosure, and a digital controller assembled within the enclosure. The digital controller is communicably coupled to a fuel pump and an ignition switch of the vehicle. The digital controller includes a receiver configured to receive an authorization code, and generate a first signal upon non-receipt of the authorization code. Moreover, the digital controller includes a timer communicably coupled to the receiver. The timer is configured to transmit a second signal to the fuel pump after a predetermined time delay from the generation of the first signal. The fuel pump of the vehicle is adapted to terminate operation upon receipt of the second signal, thereby rendering the vehicle inoperable.

Claims

1. A vehicle operation termination kit for rendering a vehicle inoperable for preventing unauthorized access of the vehicle, the vehicle comprising a fuel pump and an ignition switch, the vehicle operation termination kit comprising:

an enclosure capable of being configured to a portion of the vehicle; and

a digital controller assembled within the enclosure, the digital controller capable of being communicably coupled to the fuel pump and the ignition switch, the digital controller comprising;

a receiver configured to;

receive an authorization code, the authorization code being unique to the vehicle upon the turning of the ignition switch, and

generate a first signal upon non-receipt of the authorization code after the turning of the ignition switch, and

a timer communicably coupled to the receiver, the timer configured to transmit a second signal to the fuel pump after a predetermined time delay from the generation of the first signal, where the second signal indicates the non-receipt of the authorization code,

wherein upon receipt of the second signal by the fuel pump, the fuel pump is adapted to terminates operation, thereby rendering the vehicle inoperable.

2. The vehicle operation termination kit of claim 1, wherein the digital controller is communicably coupled to a power supply line of the fuel pump.

3. A digital controller for rendering a vehicle inoperable for preventing unauthorized access of the vehicle, the vehicle comprising a fuel pump and an ignition switch, the digital controller capable of being communicably coupled to the fuel pump and the ignition switch, the digital controller comprising:

a receiver configured to;

receive an authorization code, the authorization code being unique to the vehicle upon the turning of the ignition switch, and

generate a first signal upon non-receipt of the authorization code; and

a timer communicably coupled to the receiver, the timer configured to transmit a second signal to the fuel pump after a predetermined time delay from the generation of the first signal where the second signal indicates the non-receipt of the authorization code,

wherein upon receipt of the second signal by the fuel pump, the fuel pump is adapted to terminate operation, thereby rendering the vehicle inoperable.

4. The digital controller of claim 3, wherein the digital controller is communicably coupled to a power supply line of the fuel pump.

5. A vehicle operation termination system for rendering a vehicle inoperable for preventing unauthorized access of the vehicle, the vehicle comprising a fuel pump and an ignition switch, the vehicle operation termination system comprising:

a distress switch configured to operate based on a user input; and

a digital controller capable of being communicably coupled to the fuel pump, the ignition switch, and the distress switch, the digital controller comprising;

a receiver configured to generate a first signal upon operation of the distress switch, wherein the receiver is further configured to receive an authorization code, the authorization code being unique to the vehicle and

a timer communicably coupled to the receiver, the timer configured to transmit s second signal to the fuel pump after a predetermined delay from the generation of the first time signal, where the second signal indicates the non-receipt of the authorization code,

wherein upon the receipt of the second signal by the fuel pump, the fuel pump is adapted to terminate operation, thereby rendering the vehicle inoperable.

6. The vehicle operation termination system of claim 5, wherein the digital controller is capable of being communicably coupled to a power supply line of the fuel pump.

7. The vehicle operation termination system of claim 5, wherein the distress switch is capable of being attached to a portion of the vehicle.

8. The vehicle operation termination system of claim 5, wherein upon the receipt of the authorization code by the receiver, the receiver is further configured to restore the operation of the fuel pump.