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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 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 |
| 7339474 | Deflection sensing system The system incorporates wire deflection, taut wire detection for perimeter security applications. Generally, the system of the invention provides intrusion detection by an internal mechanism. The internal mechanism can detect wire deflection in any direction. In tur... | 03/04/2008 |
| 7334624 | Safety gate A gate having a latching mechanism which requires two distinctly different unlatching movements which occur in distinctly different directions, but where both of these unlatching movements can be performed with the use of only one hand. In addition, timer/alarm capa... | 02/26/2008 |
| 7292150 | Patient monitoring system A method is described for attaching a monitoring device to a patient comprising providing a fastener having a frame defining an opening adapted to receive a reel in a button hole fashion; inserting the reel behind a portion of the patient's clothing; positioning the... | 11/06/2007 |
| 7256347 | Cord control and accessories having cord control for use with portable electronic devices A control cord for connecting an auxiliary device to a portable electronic device is provided. The control cord includes a flexible longitudinal housing and a plurality of electrical conductors extending from one end of the housing to which the auxiliary device will... | 08/14/2007 |
| 7212115 | Tamper-proof noose sensor A security device including a base having a plurality of holes extending therethrough. A noose cable is attached to the base and extends out of the base on one side and passes through the base on another and may be wrapped around merchandise to be secured against th... | 05/01/2007 |
| 7151463 | Burglar alarm device A burglar alarm device has a body and a mounting bracket. The body has a casing, a rear cover and a detection and alarm assembly. The detection and alarm assembly is mounted on the rear cover inside the casing and has a vibration sensor and an illumination source. T... | 12/19/2006 |
| 6968645 | Sliding service window In accordance with one embodiment of the present invention, a sliding, bi-parting, service window may be operated by pressing on a push operator. In response to such push operation, a pair of bi-parting windows may be caused to slide apart sufficiently to provide a ... | 11/29/2005 |
| 6946961 | Security system with mechanism for controlling cord twisting A security system having a flexible cord with a length, a housing, and a connector on the cable. The housing is mountable in an operative position on the support. The cord is urged into a stored state into the housing and can be selectively withdrawn therefrom. The ... | 09/20/2005 |
| 6940405 | Portable motion detector and alarm system and method A portable security alarm system including a movement detecting and signal transmitting member for mounting on or proximate to the object whose movement is to be detected, a signal receiving and alarm generating member for receiving a signal from the movement detect... | 09/06/2005 |
| 6891472 | Taut wire wireless perimeter fence security system The present invention is a taut wire security system that is used with a perimeter fencing system. The device senses changes in the tension in the taut wire and produces a tension signal when a disturbance in the tension is created. This signal is transmitted to a c... | 05/10/2005 |
| 6828909 | Portable motion detector and alarm system and method A portable security alarm system which can be installed on a temporary basis and removed from an object whose movement is to be detected including a motion detecting and radio signal transmitting member for mounting proximate the object whose movement is to be detec... | 12/07/2004 |
| 6759957 | Home security system A home security system which includes sensors 11 to 18 that detect an alarming situation in different locations inside a facility, cameras 21 to 26 that capture images of different locations inside a facility, and a controller 30 t... | 07/06/2004 |
| 6583721 | Intrusion detection fence with trip wires and common actuator An intrusion detection fence and system is provided. In one embodiment, the fence includes a plurality of trip wires secured between a pair of anchor posts, a plurality of detector posts anchored in the ground, located between the anchor posts, at least o... | 06/24/2003 |
| 6542078 | Portable motion detector and alarm system and method A portable security alarm system which can be installed on a temporary basis and removed from an object whose movement is to be detected including a motion detecting and radio signal transmitting member for mounting proximate the object whose movement is ... | 04/01/2003 |
| 6278367 | Article displacement indication A device for indicating/limiting the overall displacement of a movable member from a preset position, wherein the device (1) is selectively positionable to accomodate variation in allowable displacement of the movable member (32, 38, 39, 42, 49, 50, 52) p... | 08/21/2001 |
| 6215396 | Portable motion detector and alarm system and method A portable security alarm system which can be installed on a temporary basis and removed from an object whose movement is to be detected including a motion detecting and radio signal transmitting member for mounting proximate the object whose movement is ... | 04/10/2001 |
| 6177869 | Removable security device for portable articles A removable security device for a portable article that includes an alarm housing with an audible electronic alarm circuit and a locking mechanism, a receiver that attaches to the portable article. The alarm housing has a pair of opposed rails that define... | 01/23/2001 |
| 6121864 | Security switch and method for installation thereof An electrical switch includes a magnetically actuated switch (16), such as a reed switch, and a permanent magnet (10). A path defining arrangement (14) is mechanically coupled (by track follower 210) to the permanent magnet, for allowing the magnet to mov... | 09/19/2000 |
| 6049276 | Burglar chain alarm An alarm and latch apparatus for a closure panel mounted within an opening perimeter of a building opening includes a closure panel link member having a link member first end mounted to the closure panel and a link member second end including a slot engag... | 04/11/2000 |
| 6037867 | Plug-in type supervisory switch A device for supervising movable articles or objects has a supervising member which can be attached thereto. The device includes a connector disposed in a housing. The housing includes an aperture and a rotary blocking member positionable between the conn... | 03/14/2000 |
| 5900815 | Gate alarm system A gate alarm system includes a gate of a wire or cable between supports, a gate entry and a gate alarm comprising a gate alarm housing, a switch, a switch activating device, a spring or coiled wire for biasing the switch activating device, an alarm, and a... | 05/04/1999 |
| 5751214 | Patient activity monitoring device with multiple sensors A portable multi-purpose device for monitoring patient movement in a number of different ways. The device includes a data processor programmed to respond to signals from multiple different external sensors that easily connect to the device through a jack ... | 05/12/1998 |
| 5572186 | Boat security system A security system for protecting a vehicle and its contents including a protective cover having conductors threaded through a hollow seam and electrically connected to a two member electrical connector. Each conductor is connected to a sensing circuit con... | 11/05/1996 |
| 5552771 | Retractable sensor for an alarm system A retractable sensor assembly for use with an alarm system to prevent theft of valuable products while eliminating the problem of entangled and unsightly sensor cords is disclosed. The retractable sensor allows the user to grasp the product and pull it to... | 09/03/1996 |
| 5489890 | Portable alarm device for entryway motion monitoring A generally rectangular housing defines an interior cavity therein. A conventional battery powered alarm circuit is supported within the interior cavity. A supporting suction cup is securable to the housing to permit attachment of the housing to a conveni... | 02/06/1996 |
| 5408213 | Portable breakaway alarm system An alarm system comprises a pair of interlocking components, which when separated causes an electrical switch operable in response there to change states and activate the alarm. The switch may be either a mechanical type device or a magnetic proximity typ... | 04/18/1995 |
| 5343189 | Signal assembly removably attachable to handle of ski tow rope A removably attachable casing for a ski tow signal transmitter to alert an operator of a boat pulling a skier that the skier has fallen, with an upper housing and a lower housing that surround and captures a handle of a ski tow rope in a passageway while ... | 08/30/1994 |
| 5325085 | Anti-intrusion alarm device for automatic user actuation at an entrance to a structure An alarm device has an actuating member for energising the alarm, the member being placed in its actuating state by passive action on the part of the user in the case of an emergency. A preferred form of actuating member according to the invention is a ri... | 06/28/1994 |
| 5124685 | Security device with retractable tether A security device for deterring theft of articles of merchandise displayed for customer handling and demonstration. A cable is attached to an article and is extendable under tension from a storage reel attached to a store fixture. A switch adjacent to the... | 06/23/1992 |
| 5089806 | Barrier and alarm for blocking a passageway The apparatus described herein is a chain with a warning sign attached to it, that incorporates an audible alarm signal which is activated when a person moves the chain away from an egress that it is blocking, such as a supermarket check-out lane. The app... | 02/18/1992 |
| 5072212 | Entry alarm A self contained alarm is arranged to be attached to a door or near a building opening. One version uses a spring loaded switch held open by a door frame, which closes and sounds an audible alarm when the door is opened. A relay with normally open contact... | 12/10/1991 |
| 5059945 | Remote alarm module and alarm system A remote alarm module and an alarm system. The remote alarm module has a base which defines a passage. A transient generator is joined to the base. The transient generator is generally non-conducting of electricity after transmission of a single electric ... | 10/22/1991 |
| 4829287 | Taut wire intrusion detection system In a taut wire type intrusion detection system, each parallel wire defining a section of security fence is tensioned between a pair of wire-supporting vertical anchor posts. Intermediate the anchor posts there is provided a row of regularly spaced vertica... | 05/09/1989 |
| 4728928 | Call switch for wet areas Call switch for use by hospital patients and staff members to summon aid in wet areas such as shower and bath areas. An actuating magnet is positioned on the front side of a waterproof panel for controlling the operation of electronic circuitry mounted in... | 03/01/1988 |
| 4604609 | Security system A security arrangement for a closed door having an elongated member connected between the door and the wall and a tautly mounted string joining the door knob and an electrical switch on the wall, the string passing over the elongated member. When an attem... | 08/05/1986 |
| 4583084 | Patient monitor A patient monitor includes an enclosure which is secured to the bed of a patient. The enclosure is electrically connected with a nurse's call panel and the enclosure serves to mount a jack which is electrically connected to the nurse's call panel. This ja... | 04/15/1986 |
| 4533904 | Combination smoke and burglar alarm A portable, self-contained combination smoke and burglar alarm includes a smoke sensor and a tester switch both capable of energizing of an audible warning device, all contained in a housing adapted for mounting on an interior room surface such as on a wa... | 08/06/1985 |
| 4340884 | Intrusion alarm An intrusion alarm comprised of a retractible cord having a releasable member attached to one end of the cord. The releasable member can be held at one side of an entry way such as a door way, holding the cord extended. A retractor mounted at the other si... | 07/20/1982 |
| 4284982 | Battery operated personal alarm A battery operated personal alarm having a withdrawable actuating pin extending from the case thereof is provided with a multi-purpose handle attached to the exterior of the case, permitting attachment of the alarm to the person or purse-handle of a user ... | 08/18/1981 |
