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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7385507 | Security case The present invention is directed towards a container for transporting of valuables in a first compartment; particularly towards a container having a second compartment containing an alarm system. The alarm system includes an air bladder, i.e. airbag, for instantane... | 06/10/2008 |
| 7116224 | Method and apparatus for securing firearms and other valuables in an alarm protected facility An alarm ready portable case is provided in which to secure a firearm or other protectable. The case includes sensors, a lock and, in several embodiments, structure to support the article to be protected. The case is adaptable to become part of a pre-existing facili... | 10/03/2006 |
| 6921990 | Electronic status monitoring system for security containers An electronic monitoring system is disclosed for detecting the open and closed conditions of containers or cabinets containing confidential or classified information. The electronic monitoring system includes a current sensor that detects the presence of a locking b... | 07/26/2005 |
| 6553922 | Safe for valuable documents A safe for valuable documents having a shell protection around the safe for impeding attempts to force an entry thereinto and processor unit actuated in response to damage to the shell protection to initiate a safe protection function. The safe contains a... | 04/29/2003 |
| 6348866 | Trap for robbers A trap system for use inside establishments such as banks and other commercial establishments to deter and catch robbers. The system makes use of an anti-bullet, armored cabin or cage having therein an actuation button on the floor for a guard situated th... | 02/19/2002 |
| 6065408 | Security case A security case includes a body and a lid. The lid is manipulatable between a closed and an open configuration. The case further includes a controller and a configuration sensitive switch connected thereto. An electro-mechanical locking arrangement and an... | 05/23/2000 |
| 6025779 | Alarm system An alarm system includes a trigger unit, a recognition unit, and an alarm unit. The trigger unit is operated by the user to output a radio wave to the recognition unit upon an emergency, causing the recognition unit to output a radio signal in triggering ... | 02/15/2000 |
| 5787819 | Anti-effraction device, in particular for automatic dispensers of banknotes and valuables An anti-effraction device in particular for automatic dispensers of banknotes and valuables is provided which comprises a casing, a door formed in the casing, and at least one container internal to the casing and adapted to house banknotes and valuables, ... | 08/04/1998 |
| 5764133 | Anti-robbery security switch system A security switch system including a power supply; a first electrical contact switch; a second electrical contact switch; an electrical flash unit having a flash circuit including a flash emitting device that emits a flash of light of sufficient intensity... | 06/09/1998 |
| 5588317 | Method and apparatus for sequentially unlocking compartments In a preferred embodiment, a system for sequentially unlocking a series of locked compartments, the system including: apparatus to unlock a first one of the locked compartments so that the first one of the locked compartments can be opened and then closed... | 12/31/1996 |
| 5526615 | Automatic transaction machine storing apparatus An automatic transaction machine storing apparatus for storing a plurality of automatic transaction machines. The apparatus includes a plurality of entrances for respectively carrying the automatic transaction machines therethrough into a customer room. T... | 06/18/1996 |
| 5485143 | Security dye pack having flexible heat-resistant chemical pouch A security dye pack disguised as a bundle of currency for deterring robberies includes a housing formed from a stack of currency bills sewn together and having a hollow chamber formed therein. A printed circuit board is disposed within the chamber for sup... | 01/16/1996 |
| 5454332 | Cash pocket for an automatic teller machine A cash pocket for an automatic teller machine (ATM) comprises a housing having a rear wall with a slot for receiving banknotes from the dispensing mechanism of the ATM into the housing, and a base upon which the dispensed banknotes come to lie upon being ... | 10/03/1995 |
| 5448223 | Currency alarm pack having receiver automatic gain hysteresis A currency alarm pack for triggering an alarm to foil a bank robbery consists of a receiver for detecting an electromagnetic field at the exit of a bank and a circuit which activates an alarm to release dye and/or tear gas when the alarm pack leaves the f... | 09/05/1995 |
| 5289785 | Security enclosures A security enclosure comprises a first layer of an insulating material extending over the whole of the area of the enclosure and carrying a linear electrically responsive element on at least one surface. A low tensile strength layer having lower cohesion ... | 03/01/1994 |
| 5285734 | Security enclosures There is disclosed a security enclosure including a folded, flexible, electrically insulating sheet extending over the whole of the area of the enclosure and carrying lines of electrically responsive material on each side, the lines defining a conductor e... | 02/15/1994 |
| 5072211 | Safe alarm system An alarm system to be used with safes is disclosed. A housing is provided adapted to be mounted to the exterior of a safe, particularly a personal home or business safe. A heat sensor is mounted to a shaft that extends from the housing into the safe. The ... | 12/10/1991 |
| 5059949 | Currency alarm pack In a currency alarm pack, greater flexibility is achieved by multiple circuit boards and an alarm device, connected together by a thin, flexible substrate having printed conductors. The components are movable relative to one another for realistic flexure ... | 10/22/1991 |
| 4856436 | Automatically expanding protective cover A protective cover for electronic equipment automatically expanding by the spring action of a pair of telescoping arms (24) having a cover (48) of resilient material attached between. The arms (24) are positioned contiguous with a pair of bases (20) that ... | 08/15/1989 |
| 4772877 | Security indicating attachment for safe-type apparatus This disclosure teaches a battery powered security indicating device which ttaches to the drawer of a safe. Sensors send drawer position and combination dial rotation signals to a microprocessor which in turn provides audio and or visual indication to the ... | 09/20/1988 |
| 4768021 | Safe for loaded hand gun A safe for a loaded hand gun has a box which includes a receptacle for containing the gun. The receptacle has a bottom providing a mounting surface. A lid is hingedly mounted on the box and is movable between a closed position covering the receptacle and ... | 08/30/1988 |
| 4726206 | Alarm lock with replaceable lock body A lock comprising a hollow cylindrical seat, a cylindrical lock body for insertion into the seat and having a cavity in its exterior surface to accommodate a sphere therein, a screw hood for screwing onto the lock body, the hood having a plurality of cavi... | 02/23/1988 |
| 4683741 | Light signal for door knob and lock assembly A door knob and lock assembly having a pair of knobs, a latching bolt operable by the rotation of the knobs, and a turn button to selectively arrest the movement of the bolt to place the assembly in locked condition. A battery operated electrical circuit ... | 08/04/1987 |
| 4652862 | Surveillance and control system for emergency exists installed in a building A building has at least one security guard post to control the secured building exits, each of which has an unlocking instrumentality, without forbidding their emergency use. When activating the unlocking instrument to open a secured exit, there is a tran... | 03/24/1987 |
| 4604607 | Security device simulating currency pack or the like A security device simulating a currency pack or the like to foil robbery includes a receiver unit for receiving a local carrier signal generated locally at the exits of the bank. The carrier signal includes information in a predetermined binary code and t... | 08/05/1986 |
| 4586441 | Security system for selectively allowing passage from a non-secure region to a secure region A security system for allowing selective access to a secured area generally comprises first and second three wing center shaft ganged revolving door structures, each partially surrounded by upright facing curved side walls disposed in spaced apart relatio... | 05/06/1986 |
| 4538527 | Security system A composite security panel having at least two fibre optic elements contained within a block of material, the elements being arranged with portions emerging from the panel at three or more spaced locations. Translatory movement, rotation or tilting of the... | 09/03/1985 |
| 4508260 | Portable container for valuable articles A portable depository container 10 for an automated teller machine (ATM) articles as, for example, magnetic credit cards captured by the ATM. With the container dismounted from the ATM, an entry slot 16 is locked against passage of articles therethrough b... | 04/02/1985 |
| 4074637 | Pilfer proof display unit The disclosure is of a pilfer-proof display unit particularly useful for security of small articles such as rings and like jewelry while permitting a potential customer free access to the handling of the article.... | 02/21/1978 |
| 4060040 | Antitheft system for sales areas An antishoplifting system for premises in which goods are sold and in which signal transmitters are affixed to the articles of goods. Each of the transmitters has a continuously effective first signal emitter which cooperates with a detector at the entran... | 11/29/1977 |
| 3990069 | System for monitoring changes in the fluidic impedance or volume of an enclosure A monitoring system for detecting changes in the fluidic impedance of the boundary regions or volume of an enclosure, including detecting entry into, as well as certain movements within, a substantially sealed enclosure by means of synchronous detection o... | 11/02/1976 |
