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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 8047142 | Protection method and protection system for valuables There is provided a protection method and protection system for valuables. An internal enclosure for enclosing the valuables, an external enclosure for enclosing the internal enclosure, a misuse protection device for the valuables, and a triggering device for trigge... | 11/01/2011 |
| 7779766 | Thief marker This invention consists of a casing designed to appear like a purse or wallet. The casing also has a flap with a stud, an accompanying clasp, and a pressurized dye packet. It may also include false coins, currency and credit cards, and miscellaneous compartments, po... | 08/24/2010 |
| 7628112 | Method and device related to a container The invention pertains to a method and to an arrangement applicable to a container or to a chamber, for instance to a security chamber for valuable articles. The container/chamber(20) has a casing or shell (10) in which an explosive substance or a burs... | 12/08/2009 |
| 7428873 | Security system A security apparatus is provided for use in an automatic teller machine. The security apparatus (100) has a coupling arrangement (110, 150) for engaging the unit with a cash cassette used to hold money within an automatic teller machine and a spoiling ... | 09/30/2008 |
| 7395766 | Valuables case for holding securities with a safety device A valuables case (1) for holding securities with a safety device having at least one holding chamber (5, 6) for an ink and having a measuring and triggering device for registering at least one parameter of the valuables case and for releasing the liqui... | 07/08/2008 |
| 7321307 | Chemical time modification of an object A method for modifying an object involves determining a modification rate for the object, creating a first reservoir and a first wicking channel based on the modification rate, where the first reservoir and the first wicking channel are on the object and the first w... | 01/22/2008 |
| 7281477 | Security apparatus A security device for transporting monies from a cash acceptance terminal to a bank or similar safe location includes a note tube and a pair of flexible bags containing dye. Cutters operated by explosive devices when an unauthorised attempt is made to break into the... | 10/16/2007 |
| 7246754 | Secure currency A secure document comprises a pliable fabric comprising human-readable information. The secure document further comprises a memory attached to the pliable fabric in which machine-readable information about the secure document is stored. The secure document further c... | 07/24/2007 |
| 7212098 | Portable security container A process and security container that enable local protection and remote transportation of items found with the environment of a contemporary office, while generating a log of users who have gained access to the container. The container may be constructed with one o... | 05/01/2007 |
| 7201312 | Device to invalidate banknotes in a unit equipped for the storage thereof A device is disclosed to invalidate banknotes in a unit equipped for the storage thereof, comprising an ignition unit (15) placed in the equipped unit (3) in a position adjacent to the banknotes (4) and suitable to generate a flame producing on ... | 04/10/2007 |
| 7194879 | Security container with linked primary and secondary security features A security storage container has a primary security feature that is adapted to be locked and unlocked with an appropriate key. A secondary security feature is activated when the security storage container is opened without first unlocking the lock with the key. In o... | 03/27/2007 |
| 7178370 | Biometric self-contained gravity-operated illuminated tactile gun safe A gun safe is provided. The safe includes a computer system and is readily located and used by a home owner under the darkness of night. The safe permits a loaded ready-to-use firearm to be stored and accessed safely and quickly. The safe door opens silently and use... | 02/20/2007 |
| 7165717 | Method and apparatuses for opening and closing a cassette The invention relates to a cassette, a control device, an automatic teller and a method for opening and/or closing such a cassette. Since the cassette can be opened and/or closed contactlessly by means of a radio link between the cassette and a control device... | 01/23/2007 |
| 7148066 | Dye solutions for use in methods to detect the prior evaporation of anhydrous ammonia and the production of illict drugs Systems and methods providing for the introduction of a dye, particularly a xanthene dye, and more particularly a rhodamine dye, to liquid anhydrous ammonia to discourage theft of the anhydrous ammonia and provide for leak detection in storage vessels. The dye will ... | 12/12/2006 |
| 7121215 | Security device for transporting and/or storing paper items of value A security device for transporting and/or storing paper items of value includes an enclosed area (1) for receiving the items of value. The enclosed area is associated with at least one reservoir (3) for an irreversible paper destruction product (4 | 10/17/2006 |
| 7116226 | Cash register alarm system A cash register alarm system for sounding an alarm to the police without delay. The cash register alarm system includes a cash drawer having a bottom wall and a back wall, and also includes a tray having a bottom wall and a back wall and plurality of partitions spac... | 10/03/2006 |
| 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 |
| 7104481 | Combination cabinet and shredder A combination including a cabinet and a shredder. The cabinet including a cabinet housing having a top, a front, a back and two sides, a drawer supportable by the cabinet housing and operable to selectively support materials therein, the drawer being movable between... | 09/12/2006 |
| 7100520 | Theft-prevention ink pack device, and treasure safe having the same A theft-prevention ink pack device is provided, comprising a support member (70) having support lugs (73a, 74a, 75a, 75b) within a case (130) having ink spouts (66) and knife edges (69 | 09/05/2006 |
| 6933846 | Displacement sensing system A displacement sensing system including an oscillator circuit having a characteristic frequency which varies as a function of a magnetic field in the vicinity thereof, an element whose position relative to the oscillator circuit is varied by a displacement, the elem... | 08/23/2005 |
| 6903303 | Method and equipment for welding conductors to substrates A method of welding conductors to substrates with a stud attached to the substrate consists in welding to the substrate a stud which has the same composition by volume as the conductor and fastening the conductor to the stud by laser spot welding. ... | 06/07/2005 |
| 6895873 | Security cabinet, combined security unit and pick unit, and ATM including such an arrangement A security cabinet (2) is provided in which security boxes are protected by virtue of being connected to a spoiling system. A data processor monitors sensors around the cabinet to determine when an attack is being made. ... | 05/24/2005 |
| 6712011 | Active-protection apparatus for spraying banknotes and valuables with a marking fluid It is disclosed an active-protection apparatus (1) for spraying banknotes and valuables (1b) with a marking fluid (1a), comprising: a tank (2) for the marking fluid (1a), canalizations (4) extending betw... | 03/30/2004 |
| 6701854 | Detonator to be installed in a chamber and safety container comprising it A detonator is intended to be installed in a chamber equipped with a blockable access opening. The detonator includes a member for initiating a pyrotechnic chain and a casing for confining the initiation member. The casing includes, facing the initiation ... | 03/09/2004 |
| 6568336 | Device for dispensing a liquid onto valuables A device to be incorporated in a container for valuables comprises a first reservoir (3) containing a liquid coloring material or a noxious gas, preferably an ink, a second reservoir (14) containing a pressurized gas, and an actuator (13) connected to a d... | 05/27/2003 |
| 6564726 | Method and device for marking of objects Method and device (10) for marking objects (100), particularly for marking objects in banknote cassettes (1) or in other valuable object storage spaces. There is used a container (60) which can be punctured or otherwise opened and which is placed adjacent... | 05/20/2003 |
| 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 |
| 6536348 | Device for altering the appearance of valuable articles and container comprising same The invention concerns a device for altering the appearance of valuable articles comprising at least a reservoir (22) filled with a fluid adapted to soil said articles and a pyrotechnic charge (24) associated with said reservoir (22) for opening the latte... | 03/25/2003 |
| 6513444 | Media cassette A media cassette (10) including a fluid spray system for spraying media located within the cassette (10) is described. The cassette (10) includes a lid (12) and a body (14). The body (14) includes an absorbent portion (40) in the form of a chemical absorb... | 02/04/2003 |
| 6510804 | Marking device in paper money theft proof system A marking device in a paper money theft proof system can surely provide a mark to stolen paper money so as to alert the public, and can also be used repeatedly, and thus economically. The marking device has a sensor that detects a shock produced when a pa... | 01/28/2003 |
| 6497186 | Safe for valuable documents such as banknotes, cheques etc. A safe for accomodating valuable documents includes one or more units (1-17), each of which is intended to accomodate several valuable documents and is equipped with destructive devices (112-172) for local destruction of valuable documents in respective u... | 12/24/2002 |
| 6453828 | Smudging-fluid dispensing apparatus, for banknote and valuables containers There is disclosed a smudging-fluid dispensing apparatus for banknote and valuables containers internally provided with drawers (3) having predetermined work positions and extraction directions (3a), the apparatus comprising: a bottle (5) under pressure f... | 09/24/2002 |
| 6259366 | Method and device for destruction of objects Method and device for destruction of objects stored in an alarm-protected security container. There is used a destructive agent which is distributed over the object or objects when the alarm is triggered, so as to mark and/or destroy the object/objects. T... | 07/10/2001 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 5775235 | Method and device for destruction of objects A method of destroying an object(s) stored in an alarm-protected safety enclosure, there being a destructive agent which is distributed over the object(s) when an alarm is triggered. The destructive agent marks and/or destroys the object(s) within the saf... | 07/07/1998 |
| 5692446 | Method and arrangement of equipment for the protection of buildings and people from acts of violence The invention relates to a method, and the equipment necessary for implementation thereof, for the unnoticeable detection of armed persons in the region giving access to objects that require protection and for the detention of such persons by surprise. De... | 12/02/1997 |
| 5655461 | Robbery deterrent system for convenience stores A robbery deterrent apparatus and method is provided for convenience stores or other businesses vulnerable to armed robbery, in which a would-be armed robber is incapacitated by an aerosol agent that is delivered in a predetermined pattern within the stor... | 08/12/1997 |
| 5617799 | Marking material-spraying anti-theft system A marking material-spraying mechanism is incorporated into a protected article, such as a wallet, handbag, laptop computer case, or briefcase. When a thief who has stolen the protected article opens a closure within the article the mechanism operates to s... | 04/08/1997 |
| 5598793 | ATM anti-theft device An anti-theft device for Automated Teller Machines (ATMs) provides for the blurring or defacing of banknotes which are stored within ATM banknote cassettes/containers within the ATM upon a breach of security of the ATM, the breach of security being either... | 02/04/1997 |
