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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7154394 | Hidden security device and container using the same A hidden security device for a container of cargo transportation includes a case provided with an electronic processing unit; a tightly-seized device, including a plate, extending from the case, on which a displacement sensor communicating with the electronic proces... | 12/26/2006 |
| 7132941 | System for monitoring an environment A system for monitoring an environment comprises a plurality of sensors, each sensor generating respective events in response to activity in the environment. A processor is in operative association with the sensors, and at least one stored set of linked events are a... | 11/07/2006 |
| 7030751 | Process for operating a security system for the protection of persons and belongings Process for operating a security system, for the protection of persons and belongings, comprising a warning device (2) triggerable by a control unit (3), a unit (11) for activating a signalling device (7) and a means (6) of unlocki... | 04/18/2006 |
| 6867701 | Computer-server rack enclosure fault light diagnostic system A computer-server rack enclosure fault light diagnostic system and a method for providing an overall rack level fault indicator of a fault incurred by a unit of electronic equipment housed in the rack. The rack may be an EIA standard rack holding constituent compone... | 03/15/2005 |
| 6812837 | Automatic door sensor and automatic door system equipped with this sensor An automatic door system capable of distinguishing between a door closing action for when an object leaves a prescribed area, which results from a “signal discontinuation due to the exit of an object”, and a door closing action for when an object remains station... | 11/02/2004 |
| 6724316 | Method and apparatus for detection of motion with a gravitational field detector in a security system In a first aspect, the present invention is a method, apparatus, and system for detecting a change in position of a door or a window in an alarm system with a singular housing having a magnetometer for monitoring the magnetic field of the earth, and a microprocessor... | 04/20/2004 |
| 6603398 | Hoistway access detection system An improved hoistway access detection system including three safety chains, one for monitoring door position on the even numbered floors, one for monitoring door position on the odd numbered floors, and one for monitoring the position of the pit door, whe... | 08/05/2003 |
| 6472993 | Singular housing window or door intrusion detector using earth magnetic field sensor The present invention is a method, an apparatus, and a system for detecting a change in position of a door or a window in an alarm system. The present invention is a singular housing with a magnetometer for monitoring the magnetic field of the earth, and ... | 10/29/2002 |
| 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 |
| 6249225 | Auxiliary alert process and system thereof for alarm system An auxiliary alert process and system thereof for alarm system are adapted for monitoring all the devices, so that a great amount of installation fee and equipment cost can thus be saved, wherein the auxiliary alert process which includes the following st... | 06/19/2001 |
| 6137403 | Sash sensor and method of sensing a sash using an array of multiplexed elements A fume hood sash sensor uses multiplexed sensors to measure sash position. The sensor transmitter or receiver elements may be multiplexed. Furthermore, the sensor may employ passive, passive remote powered transponder, or powered transponder elements on t... | 10/24/2000 |
| 6084511 | Notification device for containers with openings A notification device for use with a plurality of barriers corresponding to a plurality of openings in a container having an interior space accessible through said openings. Each barrier having a closed position in which it closes a corresponding opening ... | 07/04/2000 |
| 6049285 | Garage door status indicator A garage door status indicating system is provided including a power source. Also included is a switch having a first orientation when the garage door is open and a second orientation when the garage door is closed. A first indication circuit includes a r... | 04/11/2000 |
| 4816803 | Tamper alarm for semi trailer An alarm circuit for detecting the opening of any door of a semi trailer. The alarm circuit has power supply 11, negatively grounded with the positive terminal electrically connected to a keyed rotary switch 16. A double pole double throw relay 14 is ele... | 03/28/1989 |
| 4754263 | Burglar alarm system An alarm system for sensing entry through premise doors and windows, including primary and secondary circuits joined by a transformer. The primary circuit has an alarm including a siren and floodlight plus a time delay relay (with automatic reset) for act... | 06/28/1988 |
| 4559527 | Dual mode electronic intrusion or burglar alarm system A dual mode electronic intrusion or burglar alarm system for use with a door or window which can be opened and closed comprises a switch actuatable by the door or window, a control circuit, including time delay circuitry, operatively connected to the swit... | 12/17/1985 |
| 4536751 | System for detecting an alarm A system for detecting an alarm for emergency situations of a door or a window of a building or house in a predetermined guard area, comprising: an alarm circuit, including a plurality of alarm switch units for detecting emergencies and a resistor and a c... | 08/20/1985 |
| 4532498 | Burglar alarm device The present invention relates to a burglar alarm system for a building characterized by an electric sign adapted to illuminate a distress message in response to an unauthorized entry into the building. Forming a part of the alarm system is a series of swi... | 07/30/1985 |
| 4310835 | Security equipment including trigger circuit Security equipment comprises a plurality of normally-open or normally-closed switch contacts connected in a loop circuit to a central control circuit. Each pair of switch contacts has a respective resistor connected in parallel therewith and the control c... | 01/12/1982 |
| 4227766 | Security method and system The present invention discloses a method for interconnecting a plurality of security surfaces into a main alarm line. The method includes the steps of: placing a strip of electrically conductive foil about the periphery of each protected security surface;... | 10/14/1980 |
| 4118700 | Single wire transmission of multiple switch operations Each of a plurality of switches is connected in parallel with an impedance and the switches are coupled to form a series circuit. A reference voltage is coupled to one end of the series circuit and a termination impedance is coupled to the other end to fo... | 10/03/1978 |
| 3964044 | Multiple operating alarm systems employing oil burner flame monitoring relays An alarm system uses a series string of sensors including burglar, fire and cold detectors in series with a relay coil. The coil when activated, assures that all sensors are indicating a no fault condition and a contact associated with the coil, energizes... | 06/15/1976 |
| 3938121 | Electrical wiring and alarm system A three-wire electrical wiring and alarm system has a remotely located alarm device that is turned on whenever an alarm switch is actuated. The alarm device may be wired into the system or it may be operated by a radio signal broadcast from the premises t... | 02/10/1976 |
