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Class 109/54 - With secret compartment


Subclass of Class 109 - Safes, bank protection, or a related device
Definition: Devices wherein at least one of the compartments is so hidden
No. of patents: 21
Last issue date: 05/16/2006


NumberTitleIssue Date
7043946Disguised safe
A safe for storing valuables such as guns has an external configuration that resembles a water processing apparatus such as a water heater, water softener, or pressure tank. The safe includes a door that provides access to a dry cavity within the safe for storing va...
05/16/2006
6901779Key storage and concealment device
A key storage and concealment device that effectively stores and conceals any type of key in an inconspicuous or unobtrusive fashion, wherein quick and convenient access thereto is permitted by only those informed of the device's presence, thus appeasing any trepida...
06/07/2005
6135034Trash can safe
A trash can safe for hiding and storing valuables. The trash can safe includes a base and a perimeter side wall upwardly extending around the base to define an interior space. A plurality of stackable trays are provided in the interior space. The trays ar...
10/24/2000
5905446Electronic key system
An electronic security system for controlling access to a plurality of storage locations. The system includes an electronic lock associated with each storage location, a central control terminal for controlling operation of the security system, a programm...
05/18/1999
5586934Wall safe
A safe is provided for use with a wall having an air duct and an opening to the wall which connects the air duct with a room. The safe includes a housing having an interior dimensioned to fit within the air duct so that the housing is recessed in the wall...
12/24/1996
5372076Simulated video cassette tape repository
A repository for storing small articles is constructed to resemble a common household object, such as a videotape cassette. The articles are placed in two containers mounted on the base of the repository, and the containers are sealed by a cover which is ...
12/13/1994
5165768Display case security apparatus
A display case security apparatus has a lower chamber having a top partition wall and a bottom wall. There is an upper chamber. A partition wall has a plurality of ports therethrough that provide access between the lower chamber and upper chamber. There i...
11/24/1992
5066079Door safe apparatus
Apparatus in combination with a door is provided wherein a cavity within a door includes a panel mounted retractably within the door to expose a cavity within the door. The cavity includes a slidably mounted cabinet wherein the cabinet includes a pluralit...
11/19/1991
4901651Secret repository
A secret repository for use with a desk drawer or the like is disclosed. The repository includes a receptacle having a peripherial boundary not exceeding the peripheral boundary of a rear panel of the drawer and attachment members in the form of hook-like...
02/20/1990
4821652Wall safe simulating an air vent
An apparatus for storing and hiding valuables within the wall of a building, comprising a removable assembly and adhesive attachment means. The removable assembly includes a unitary receptacle for containing the valuables and a metal front panel. The unit...
04/18/1989
4550667Safe having concealed hinges
A safe having a body suitable for mounting in a building wall and having a door with concealed hinges. A pair of slide bars are pivotally mounted on the inner face of the door and are slideably received in slide channel blocks on the inside of the safe. W...
11/05/1985
4419939Concealed safe
A concealed safe for safekeeping of small objects and valuables suitable for building into a wall comprises a hollow body formed with an upper compartment adapted to receive three drawers, and a lower compartment. The front wall of the safe is provided wi...
12/13/1983
4387534Book end planter
A book end for resting upon a flat, horizontal surface and hold upright books from falling over; the book end including therewith a flower pot, a pencil caddy, and several slotted racks for holding assorted mail; the end wall of the device displaying a ca...
06/14/1983
4244303Combination picture frame and repository
A combination picture frame and repository in which one of the frame members is movable to provide access to a secret inner storage compartment for hiding money, jewelry, and other valuables. The movable frame member may be adapted either to detach or piv...
01/13/1981
4195579Portable safe
Disclosed is a portable safe which when locked wedges itself in a drawer to resist being either opened or removed from the drawer without first being unlocked....
04/01/1980
4172424Wall safe with secret compartment
A wall-type safe provided with a main parallelepiped body defining therein a main storage chamber, the front side of the body being closed by a swingable door. One of the walls of the body has an enlarged opening formed therethrough, which wall exteriorly...
10/30/1979
4123978Safe
The present invention pertains to a wall safe designed such that it may be conveniently built into and secured to any new or existing structure such as a building, vehicle, or the like. The wall safe comprises a top, bottom, and four side walls, one of wh...
11/07/1978
4113332Secret compartment case
A secret compartment case having a flexible housing, an inner drawer and an outer drawer, the flexible housing having a release member formed therewith for operatively connecting the inner drawer with the housing, the inner drawer being releasable from th...
09/12/1978
4083314Wall depository
A miniature wall depository is disclosed having a receptacle box mounted substantially behind a wall surface. A depository container for holding valuables is receivable within the receptacle box and means intermediate of the depository container and the r...
04/11/1978
4035792Cash register security system
A cash register security system has a first latch normally adapted to engage and securely hold within a cash register a false drawer, a release device connected to the first latch for releasing the first latch from engaging and holding the false drawer wi...
07/12/1977
3999493Vaults and safes employing electrical panel assemblies
There is disclosed a vault for the retention of valuables, which is positioned on a wall of a home or industrial complex and has the appearance of a conventional electrical outlet, such as a fuse panel, a plug assembly and so on. The vault is rotatably mo...
12/28/1976
 
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