Fuel-Valve Lock for Motor-Cars.

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Patent for a fuel shut-off valve for motor cars. The device would prevent fuel from flowing from the tank to the engine with the turn of a key, preventing the vehicle from being stolen.

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[1], 2 p. : ill. ; 23 cm.

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McQueen, Roy O. & Batson, Joseph A. March 15, 1921.

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  • Main Title: Fuel-Valve Lock for Motor-Cars.
  • Added Title: Fuel Valve Lock for Motor Cars.

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Patent for a fuel shut-off valve for motor cars. The device would prevent fuel from flowing from the tank to the engine with the turn of a key, preventing the vehicle from being stolen.

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[1], 2 p. : ill. ; 23 cm.

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Application filed July 12, 1920. Serial No. 396,551

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McQueen, Roy O. & Batson, Joseph A. Fuel-Valve Lock for Motor-Cars., patent, March 15, 1921; [Washington D.C.]. (https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth1256837/: accessed June 12, 2024), University of North Texas Libraries, The Portal to Texas History, https://texashistory.unt.edu; crediting UNT Libraries Government Documents Department.

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