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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Nov. 18, 2003
Filed:
Apr. 16, 2001
Robert D. Soto, Pomona, CA (US);
Other;
Abstract
A vehicular anti-theft system with brake line valve including a valve mechanism connected to the plurality of brake lines between a master cylinder and the associated brakes of a vehicle. The valve mechanism includes a housing with a solenoidal valve therein associated with the brake lines. The solenoidal valve has a first orientation with the solenoidal valve preventing control of the brakes by the master cylinder. The solenoidal valve further has a second orientation with the solenoidal valve thereby allowing control of the brakes by the master cylinder. The solenoidal valve includes a relay adapted to transfer between the first orientation upon and the second orientation. The solenoidal valve is adapted remain in a present orientation thereof without consuming power. Lastly, control circuitry is connected to the valve mechanism.