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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7948378 | Tamperproof non-contact switch A non-defeatable magnetically actuatable switch device is shown and described for restricting access to industrial controls. The non-contact switch device employs one or more non-contact access switches, and an access key removably disposed in close proximity to eac... | 05/24/2011 |
| 7825801 | Security switch assemblies for shipping containers and the like Switch-controlled security assemblies (20, 76) are provided which are especially designed for use with cargo enclosures (40), in order to detect any unauthorized opening of the cargo doors (38). The assemblies (20, 76) include one or more... | 11/02/2010 |
| 7692542 | Door position monitor A door position monitoring mechanism mounted in the edge of a door that senses whether a door is opened or closed by sensing the absence or presence of a magnetic field of a magnet that is mounted in the door frame. Information regarding the door position is then tr... | 04/06/2010 |
| 7663483 | Methods and apparatus for security device portal sensing A security device, according to various aspects of the present invention, detects movement of a provided portal cover. The security device includes a sensor, a bias magnet, and a processor. The sensor provides indicia of a magnitude of a magnetic flux through the se... | 02/16/2010 |
| 7598862 | Methods and apparatus for security device coupling An apparatus, according to various aspects of the present invention, that couples a provided security device to a provided portal cover and communicating between a first side and a second side of the portal cover. The security device includes a first magnet and a se... | 10/06/2009 |
| 7417543 | Method and system for monitoring containers to maintain the security thereof A method and system for monitoring the integrity of a container specifically adapted for the system and constructed with at least one door. A sensor is secured in the container for detecting proximity of the at least one door relative to another area of the containe... | 08/26/2008 |
| 7414530 | Monitoring circuit for a door The present application describes a monitoring circuit for an aircraft. The monitoring circuit comprises an inductive system, wherein the inductive system comprises a multitude of air core inductors and capacitors. Depending on the distance between a target and the ... | 08/19/2008 |
| 7388483 | Monitoring status of railyard equipment using wireless sensing devices A wireless position sensing device is provided for monitoring railyard equipment status. The device comprises a gravity sensing mechanism for sensing an angular displacement with respect to a substantially vertical line, and for generating a displacement signal upon... | 06/17/2008 |
| 7385505 | Motion detecting system for alarm device A motion detecting system is attachable to an object for enabling and disabling an alarm flow of electrical current from a power source for actuating an alarm device. The system has a back plate with a substantially flat surface and a magnet freely pivotally mounted... | 06/10/2008 |
| 7369872 | Mobile communication device for searching data based on rotation degree and a method thereof Disclosed is a mobile communication device for searching data based on a rotation angle. The mobile communication device includes a body; a geomagnetic sensor for detecting a rotation angle of the body based on an axis perpendicular to the earth surface; a main memo... | 05/06/2008 |
| 7355515 | Magnetic security device for securing doors A lock position detection device includes a door locking mechanism, a magnetic field sensor such as a reed switch and a wireless transmitter. A magnet enters proximity of the sensor when the actuator is operated to one position and causes the sensor to output a firs... | 04/08/2008 |
| 7321282 | MEM's reed switch array A MEM's reed switch array is provided having a first switch having a sensitivity causing the first switch to open or close due to a magnetic flux, and a second switch of lesser sensitivity than the first switch causing the second switch to open or close due to a mag... | 01/22/2008 |
| 7312705 | Security device with adjustable magnet location A security device that is adapted to be affixed along a window to provide anti-intruder protection while providing the ability to open the window a variable amount for venting an area. The security device comprises a magnetic member, located in a housing, and means ... | 12/25/2007 |
| 7283039 | Window-attached alerting device A window-attached alerting device (10) having an electronics circuit (12) that is enclosed within an alerting device enclosure (40) that includes an outer side (42) and an inner side (44). The outer side (42) is removably at... | 10/16/2007 |
| 7265672 | Magnetic sensor for a double-hung window An apparatus and method wherein a single sensor assembly will alarm both windows of a double hung window. The single sensor assembly provides a small magnet installed in the upper window sash and a sensor block installed on the lower window sash, said sensor block h... | 09/04/2007 |
| 7259647 | Method of using reed switch apparatus to control one or more devices A reed switch apparatus utilizes one or more reed switches to communicate with one or more devices. In one configuration, the reed switch apparatus utilizes a single magnetic field to simultaneously activate two or more reed switches. In another configuration, two o... | 08/21/2007 |
| 7256692 | Anti-tamper apparatus One apparatus embodiment includes a patterned electrically conductive layer, a power source, and an actuator. The power source provides an electrical signal to the electrically conductive layer. The monitoring unit monitors the electrical signal and initiates an act... | 08/14/2007 |
| 7256690 | Anti-theft device The present invention relates to an anti-theft device which is a transmission line mounted on an object to be protected against theft, such as a door or a window, wherein a safety system is connected to the elongated metal to supply power to the anti-theft circuit o... | 08/14/2007 |
| RE39731 | Alarm switch A magnetic switch apparatus (10) detects relative movement between first (12) and second (14) members and defeats attempted external magnetic manipulation of the apparatus. A rod-shaped, first switch element (20) is positioned transverse ... | 07/17/2007 |
| 7242297 | Alarm sensor An alarm system sensor (10) monitoring movement of an object (D) and placing the system into alarm when the object moves more than a predetermined distance from a predetermined position. First and second reed switches (16, 18) are located in a predeter... | 07/10/2007 |
| 7236085 | Lock with remotely activated lockout feature A method for controlling access to a storage unit owned by an owner, wherein a renter has access to the storage unit unless the owner receives the legal right to deny the renter access to the storage unit and decides to do so. In this method, the storage unit is sec... | 06/26/2007 |
| 7232967 | Door-opening sensor and refrigerator equipped therewith An open-door sensor for a refrigeration device contains a magnetically operated switch and a housing that surrounds the switch. Plug-in contacts for the switch are accessible from one side of the housing. The housing is equipped with detachable fixing elements for f... | 06/19/2007 |
| 7221273 | Automated locking system An improved storage system includes a plurality of individual storage units enclosed in a secured perimeter with security gates for entry and exit. Each individual storage unit has a door, an alarm and a locking mechanism. Each door has a sensor which senses whether... | 05/22/2007 |
| 7187280 | Alarm system with thin profile An alarm system includes a housing that substantially encloses a plurality of sensors and an alarm-signal generator. The housing has a thin profile and may be mountable in various locations, such as on a window surface. The thin profile of the housing allows the ala... | 03/06/2007 |
| 7187296 | Miniature fault indicator A rugged, miniature, waterproof and lightweight magnetic latching indicator with an auxiliary switch. The indicator includes a solenoid, an elongated plunger mounted in the solenoid, the plunger supporting a first permanent magnet with the magnet being surrounded by... | 03/06/2007 |
| 7173527 | Pull-apart contact using magnets to complete the circuit An apparatus and method are provided for a security device for residential and/or commercial use. A first magnetic member has a first magnet with a north and south pole, and a second magnetic member has a second magnet with a south and north pole. Contact between th... | 02/06/2007 |
| 7173881 | Silent morning alarm A alarm system for providing silent notification to a user including an alarm device. The alarm device includes means for generating an alarm signal, and a transmitter connected to the generating means for transmitting the alarm signal. The system further includes a... | 02/06/2007 |
| 7164357 | Magnet seat in a warning system to enhance magnetic field A magnet seat for engagement with a magnet in a warning system includes a base and a column extending upward from a side face of the base for extending through the magnet and having a stop formed on a free end of the bar for permanently fixing the position of the ma... | 01/16/2007 |
| 7151461 | Magnetic contact tamper switch for security accessories A tamper detection switch is primarily for use in an enclosure of a security system component. The enclosure has a base and a cover that may be repositioned relative to the base. One of the cover and the base holds a conductive magnetic element free to translate wit... | 12/19/2006 |
| 7147255 | Combination cam lock/tilt latch and latching block therefor with added security feature A latch reinforcing block for engagement with the nose portion of any tilt latch assembly and preferably with the above-mentioned camlock/tilt latch combination, the block comprising a top and bottom and having extending from proximate the top to proximate the botto... | 12/12/2006 |
| 7142126 | Cargo container having an audio system Disclosed is a cargo container having an audio system, which is capable of broadcasting music and safety regulations for workers when they load or unload freight in or from the cargo container. An audio system is fixed to an inner surface of a corrugated wall of the... | 11/28/2006 |
| 7142113 | Method and apparatus to detect an external source A method and apparatus to detect an external source are described. ... | 11/28/2006 |
| 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 |
| 7123139 | Wireless integrated occupancy sensor An occupancy sensor is provided for determining whether a room is occupied. The occupancy sensor integrates a battery-powered PIR motion detector and a battery-powered Hall Effect switch, each of which communicates wirelessly with a controller, in a single housing. | 10/17/2006 |
| 7116234 | Drowsiness detecting device and waking device operatively connected with the same A prompt, accurate and highly practical drowsiness detecting device and a waking device operatively connected with the same are provided. Drowsiness of a vehicle driver or the like is detected to wake him/her up to prevent the drowsiness from causing an accid... | 10/03/2006 |
| 7110916 | Method and device for remotely monitoring watch information for maintenance of hinge A method and a device for remote monitoring supervisory information about maintenance of a hinge are provided that are capable of improving efficiency of periodical inspection and maintenance of a hinge and capable of preventing inconvenience and a trouble of the hi... | 09/19/2006 |
| 7095320 | Wireless alarm system for contributing security network A portable wireless alarm system includes at least two alarm devices each of which includes a signal generator for generating an action signal, wherein the alarm devices are communicatively networked with each other by means of radio frequency to contribute a securi... | 08/22/2006 |
| 7095322 | Magnetically operated door-open indicator In accordance with the present invention, the rear roll-up, truck-door indicator is a magnetically operated indicator which is visible to the truck driver by simply looking into the driver's rear view mirror. The invention relates to a rear roll-up, truck-door open-... | 08/22/2006 |
| 7083408 | Apparatus and method for shutting down a fuel fired appliance An apparatus comprising a switch, a fuse, and a sensor that is capable of detecting the presence of flammable vapors and responsively changing in resistance, wherein the sensor enables the switch to supply current to the fuse which opens to shut down an appliance bu... | 08/01/2006 |
| 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 |
