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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7973659 | Method and apparatus for automatically disarming a security system A security system comprises a system control panel for arming and disarming the security system. A door sensing unit comprises a first radio frequency (RF) transceiver interconnected with the system control panel over a network. The first RF transceiver is mounted p... | 07/05/2011 |
| 7733226 | Infrared intrusion detection device The invention relates to an infrared intrusion detection device. It comprises a housing 1, a window 2, which is arranged at a front side of the housing and which is transparent for at least infrared radiation emitted by an intruder, an infrared sensor ... | 06/08/2010 |
| 7696873 | Method and apparatus for automatically disarming a security system A security system comprises a system control panel for arming and disarming the security system. A door sensing unit comprises a first radio frequency (RF) transceiver interconnected with the system control panel over a network. The first RF transceiver is mounted p... | 04/13/2010 |
| 7525428 | Alarm apparatus and alarm method An alarm apparatus includes an electric conductor disposed at a window pane, a voltage supply device that supplies a voltage to the electric conductor, a voltage detection device that detects the voltage of the electric conductor, a disconnection determination devic... | 04/28/2009 |
| 7315246 | Security and monitoring for containers A container security system has a container interior monitor portion with a container interior light sensing portion responsive to visible light. A different embodiment involves a monitoring device with a support, a door engaging member movable to and from an operat... | 01/01/2008 |
| 7271358 | Switching hinge A switching hinge comprises a hinge housing (6) at which a hinge flap (4) is swivellably disposed, a switching element (2) coupled with the hinge flap (4) being provided, which switching element (2) triggers a switching operation a... | 09/18/2007 |
| 7238900 | Switching hinge A switching hinge having a hinge housing at which a hinge flap is swivellably disposed about an axis. A switching element is coupled to the hinge flap, which switching element triggers a switching operation at a built-in switch in a predetermined position of the hin... | 07/03/2007 |
| 7172306 | Lighted deadbolt A deadbolt having an integral light that is activated only when the deadbolt is properly locked includes a conventional deadbolt housing attached to a door. The housing includes a latch section that is mounted on an inner surface of a door having a drive member ther... | 02/06/2007 |
| 7158029 | Electronic security system An electronic security system that would alert a homeowner that someone is attempting to gain access to their home. The system includes a transmitter positionable within a dead bolt housing within a doorjamb of an existing door assembly. The transmitter is engaged w... | 01/02/2007 |
| 7150179 | Impact sensor for detecting an impact of a collision An impact sensor includes the first and the second electrodes arranged a predetermined distance away from each other in a tube insulator. The impact sensor is arranged at a front of a vehicle such that the first and the second electrodes opposed to each other in the... | 12/19/2006 |
| 7151450 | Door with a safety antenna A door system includes an antenna-based proximity sensor with a releasable electrical connector that enables the sensor to function with a breakaway feature of the door. The sensor includes a signal generator and a door-mounted antenna for sensing a body or an obstr... | 12/19/2006 |
| 7132768 | Human body detecting device A human body detecting device for detecting an approach of a human body includes a sensor electrode provided in a housing and having detecting portions for detecting the approach of the human body to the housing. Each of the detecting portions is provided at a respe... | 11/07/2006 |
| 7081816 | Compact wireless sensor A compact size wireless sensor for sensing a change of state that includes a sensor switch, a microprocessor, a wireless transmitter, a timer (e.g., a low power clock circuit), an antenna, and a coin cell battery power source. The coin cell battery, which is positio... | 07/25/2006 |
| 7034682 | Door with a safety antenna A door system includes an antenna-based proximity sensor with a releasable electrical connector that enables the sensor to function with a breakaway feature of the door. The sensor includes a signal generator and a door-mounted antenna for sensing a body or an obstr... | 04/25/2006 |
| 7012523 | System for surveillance of and communication with residential entryway from remote location using existing telephone lines A surveillance system for the entryway of a residence utilizes an existing peephole in a door to install a camera and utilizes the existing telephones in a residence to communicate from within the residence with an individual standing in the entryway. ... | 03/14/2006 |
| 6859145 | Safety system A safety system that is configured to enhance the ability of individuals to identify points of egress in the case of actual fires or emergency situations. The safety system may include a power source, memory, a central processing unit (CPU), sensor(s), audible indic... | 02/22/2005 |
| 6831559 | Security alarm with remote triggering device A security alarm with a wired remote triggering device consists of a triggering switch with two spring blades and a flexible sleeve tube holding both spring blades together. The security alarm with a strap is hung on the doorknob inside a door or placed inside a dra... | 12/14/2004 |
| 6784784 | Request to exit switch for door alarm system A door alarm system and a door lock assembly having an interior rose having a request to exit (REX) switch. The alarm system generates an open door alarm when a door into a secured area is open unless the REX switch generates a REX signal indicating that the door wa... | 08/31/2004 |
| 6778086 | Open window security lock An open window security lock consisting of a staff having a suction cup for attachment of the staff to the window which allows a sliding window sash to open a small amount for ventilation but not opening enough to admit an intruder. The staff upper end has a switch ... | 08/17/2004 |
| 6690288 | Portable emergency response system An emergency response system including a smoke detector and an evacuation guide. The emergency response system and evacuation guide are separate components removably attached to each other, and each has a shape that includes a long, narrow neck and a curv... | 02/10/2004 |
| 6420970 | Emergency exit door with an emergency door opening system with a control box having an emergency door opening button and display module An improved emergency door with an emergency door opening system having a control box comprising a housing with a cylinder lock, an emergency door opening button, and an audio alarm sensor to provide an optimized user-friendly and customer-friendly arrang... | 07/16/2002 |
| 6411202 | Vehicle sensor apparatus A safety system for a vehicle including at least one sensor (20) viewing at least one region (22) in an interior portion of a vehicle defining a protected volume at least partially in front of the vehicle airbag, and logic circuitry responsive to the at l... | 06/25/2002 |
| 6400267 | Wireless reed switch-based burglar alarm A reed switch-based burglar alarm features two reed switches mounted perpendicularly to each other within the alarm enclosure. The orientations of the perpendicular reed switches permit the enclosure to be mounted in alternate ways with respect to a movab... | 06/04/2002 |
| 6388572 | Selectively positional intruder alarm for sliding windows and doors A portable selectively positional intruder alarm for sliding windows and doors is installed in a window or door frame with its longitudinal axis parallel to a sliding window sash or door at a selected distance therefrom to provide security while allowing ... | 05/14/2002 |
| 6285294 | Automated door knocker An automated and seemingly animated door knocker is disclosed that includes a housing with a pivotably connected knocking member, the housing being releasably supported on the door by an over-the-door hanger or other similarly satisfactory attachment devi... | 09/04/2001 |
| 5828299 | Car door warning system The present invention relates to a car door warning system for use in a car door and warning against inadvertent opening of the car door, including: a warning device with at least one lighting device; a switch, mounted close to the handle of the car door ... | 10/27/1998 |
| 5783995 | Doorknob assembly with intrusion alarm A doorknob system (10) with an intrusion alarm includes a separate U-shaped battery pack (24) having mounting apparatus for mounting the battery pack on an exterior surface of an interior cover plate (22), with interengaging cover-plate and battery pack t... | 07/21/1998 |
| 5754107 | Pressure actuated dead bolt premises intrusion alarm and intruder In an apparatus and method for deterring and preventing forced entry intrusion into residential and commercial premises, the apparatus is a combination vertically operated dead bolt door lock surrounded by an alarm housing having battery means, a loud spe... | 05/19/1998 |
| 5717380 | Monitor hinge A monitor hinge having a rotary switch or potentiometer that is concealed within knuckles of the hinge for providing an indication when a door or a window is open. A monitor cable connects terminals on the rotary switch or potentiometer through the hinge ... | 02/10/1998 |
| 5572190 | Batteryless sensor used in security applications A batteryless sensor includes either a micro miniature generator/gear train or a piezoelectric crystal to convert a movement of a door or window to an ersatz Vcc transient power supply to radiate a coded RF signal to a receiver, a distance away... | 11/05/1996 |
| 5479151 | Electromagnetic door lock with on-board programmable access control An electromagnetic door lock system employs an on-board microprocessor which is mounted in the housing for the electromagnet. The microprocessor is pre-programmed with possible operating parameters which are then selected at the installation site. In one ... | 12/26/1995 |
| 4935587 | Device for actuating a warning device in combination with a lock for a door, window or the like A device for actuating a warning device includes a contactor for actuating an electric circuit of the warning device, which contactor is operated for switching-in by means of a movable touch pin, which touch pin, by means of a spring force acting thereon,... | 06/19/1990 |
| 4785286 | Alarm unit for panic bar type door operator Improvements in a panic bar door operator assembly include a self-contained alarm unit, and a remote unlatching mechanism. The alarm unit comprises a separate key-switch assembly and a separate alarm assembly which separably mount on the housing of the pa... | 11/15/1988 |
| 4763111 | Door closer having sound generating function A door closer which is capable of issuing a selected sound or remaining silent when the associated door is opened and which can be mounted on an existing door opener mechanism. Two covers are provided which are mounted on opposite ends of a door closer me... | 08/09/1988 |
| 4631528 | Push bar exit device with alarm An emergency exit device of the push bar type to control entry and exit of personnel, including a crossbar which may be pushed toward a door to actuate mechanisms which retract a latch bolt, and an alarm and key system for selective alarm actuation. The a... | 12/23/1986 |
| 4465997 | Exterior mounted door and window alarm switch An alarm switch for indicating when a latch or dead bolt for a door or window is locked or unlocked comprises a switch casing adapted for mounting on the exterior portion of the door or window frame or door or window; an electrical contact assembly mounte... | 08/14/1984 |
| 4358758 | Door locking alarm device A combination door lock and alarm has an upper end clip engageable with the door handle, a shaft extending in an adjustable length tube and terminating in a non-skid rubber end adapted to engage the floor or carpet. The clip at the upper end of the shaft ... | 11/09/1982 |
| 4346372 | Window operator with switch to operate a burglar alarm A conventional roto-gear window operator for a casement or awning window, or the like, is provided with an alarm switch. The alarm switch consists of a conductive wire which is connected to a remote alarm package and is insulated from the base of the oper... | 08/24/1982 |
| 4248461 | Sliding door locking apparatus A sliding door locking apparatus in which ratchet shaped catches project vertically from a housing and are depressible to a lowered position. The housing is horizontally mounted to the base of the door frame. One of the catches prevents the opening of the... | 02/03/1981 |
| 4233595 | Chain-type door latch and alarm A door latch and alarm apparatus has a support mounted on the door and a support mounted on the doorjamb. A relatively inextensible and flexible element is anchored to the door support and has a free end provided with an end piece fittable in a latch on t... | 11/11/1980 |
