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An anti-theft device is provided to deter theft of an automobile and driver's side airbag. The device combines a shield that covers the airbag and at least a portion of the steering wheel and an extensible, ratcheted steering wheel lock. The anti-theft device includes a concave area for accommodatin

An anti-theft device is provided to deter theft of an automobile and driver's side airbag. The device combines a shield that covers the airbag and at least a portion of the steering wheel and an extensible, ratcheted steering wheel lock. The anti-theft device includes a concave area for accommodating the airbag and a pair of hooks for attaching to the device to the steering wheel.

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[ What is claimed is:] [1.] An automobile and airbag anti-theft device for attachment to an automotive steering wheel having a steering wheel section with an exterior perimeter and an airbag section, the anti-theft device comprising:a) a shield body sized to cover only a portion of the steering whee

[ What is claimed is:] [1.] An automobile and airbag anti-theft device for attachment to an automotive steering wheel having a steering wheel section with an exterior perimeter and an airbag section, the anti-theft device comprising:a) a shield body sized to cover only a portion of the steering wheel section and the airbag section;b) a bar slidably attached to the shield body and moveable between an unlocked position and a locked position, complete rotation of the steering wheel being prevented by the bar in the locked position;c) a first hook fixed to the shield body to engage a first location on the steering wheel section;d) a second hook fixed to the bar to engage a second location on the steering wheel section in the locked position, the anti-theft device being secured to the steering wheel in the locked position by the first and second hooks, wherein:i) the second hook in moving between the locked and unlocked positions defines a line across the shield body; andii) the first hook is disposed in a location spaced from said line; ande) a lock operatively connected to the bar to prevent movement of the bar from the locked to the unlocked position.