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US Patent 6182402 - Confinement-cell window attachment
US Patent Issued on February 6, 2001
Estimated Patent Expiration Date:
July 8, 2018Estimated Expiration Date is calculated based on simple USPTO term provisions. It does not account for terminal disclaimers, term adjustments, failure to pay maintenance fees, or other factors which might affect the term of a patent.
Estimated Patent Expiration Date:
July 8, 2018Estimated Expiration Date is calculated based on simple USPTO term provisions. It does not account for terminal disclaimers, term adjustments, failure to pay maintenance fees, or other factors which might affect the term of a patent.AbstractAn apparatus for the viewing of an inmate in a cell while preventing the inmate from determining if he is being observed includes a frame enclosure with means for securing the apparatus about a cell window attached to the frame structure. A two-way mirror is attached to the frame enclosure and disposed proximate the cell window. A sheet of light attenuating material is disposed in the frame enclosure in planar alignment with respect to the two-way mirror a predetermined distance therefrom to darken the area intermediate the two-way mirror and the sheet of light attenuation material. Means for viewing through the two-way mirror are provided which include a lens or a video camera and display. An optional slot allows for manual positioning of the lens to permit optimum viewing into the cell. The means for securing includes a plurality of magnets disposed around the perimeter of the frame enclosure or by use of a hook and loop fastener. At least one handle is attached to the frame enclosure and is useful to move the apparatus from a first cell window to a second cell window, as may be necessary. | InventorApplicationNo. 111924 filed on 07/08/1998US Classes:52/106, JAIL-TYPE STRUCTURE49/15, JAIL-TYPE CLOSURE WITH REMOTE CONTROL STATION49/57, Removable49/171, Viewing, ventilating, or packet passage52/79.9, With retaining or attaching means52/127.7, Structure includes tool or opening to provide access for a tool used in operating a locking, latching, attaching, or adjusting means52/202, AUXILIARY IMPERFORATE PANEL-LIKE SHIELD ATTACHED TO MAIN PANEL, BARRIER, OR FRAME52/213Retaining feature between frame and revealField of Search49/171, Viewing, ventilating, or packet passage49/15, JAIL-TYPE CLOSURE WITH REMOTE CONTROL STATION49/57, Removable49/169, Within encompassing closure49/50, WITH PROTECTIVE GRILLE OR SAFETY GUARD52/106, JAIL-TYPE STRUCTURE52/79.9, With retaining or attaching means52/202, AUXILIARY IMPERFORATE PANEL-LIKE SHIELD ATTACHED TO MAIN PANEL, BARRIER, OR FRAME52/127.5, Specific hand or tool engaging surface on structure component52/127.7, Structure includes tool or opening to provide access for a tool used in operating a locking, latching, attaching, or adjusting means52/204.1, FRAMING TO RECEIVE DOOR, DOORJAMB, OR WINDOW SASH52/213Retaining feature between frame and revealExaminersPrimary: Kent, Christopher T.Assistant: Thissell, Jennifer I. Attorney, Agent or FirmUS Patent References1747156, 2259751, 2638810, 2771971, 3173180, 3203052, 3944336, Uni-directional viewing systemIssued on: 03/16/1976 Inventor: Carr, Jr.4555991, Guard-house of improved type Issued on: 12/03/1985 Inventor: Bellezza4571901, Vandal-resistant security view port Issued on: 02/25/1986 Inventor: Morris , et al.4719720, Door wicket or viewing port with polarizing lens Issued on: 01/19/1988 Inventor: Olsen4763444, Viewing and oral communications assembly for doors Issued on: 08/16/1988 Inventor: Ritchie4838001, Window grid latch Issued on: 06/13/1989 Inventor: Battles4869021, Through-door viewing device Issued on: 09/26/1989 Inventor: Gregory4964711, Viewing device Issued on: 10/23/1990 Inventor: Degnan4992866, Camera selection and positioning system and method Issued on: 02/12/1991 Inventor: Morgan4993187, Releasable window guard assembly Issued on: 02/19/1991 Inventor: Schweiss, et al.5953052Reflected display teleconferencing eye contact terminal Issued on: 09/14/1999 Inventor: McNelley, et al. International ClassE04H 003/08 |
