US3208061A
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Protective alarm system for metal-enclosed apparatus
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1963-02-13
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Granted: 1965-09-21
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Expires: 1983-02-13
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Gervasi Joseph Peter
- 👤 Robinson Nathan
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-26 03:50
CPC Classifications
G; G08; G08B; G08B29/00; G08B29/02; G08B29/04; G08B29/046
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
166 words
APPARATUS FOR PROJECTING AT LEAST ONE COIN-OPERATED PARKING METER FROM UNAUTHORIZED TAMPERING THEREWITH, SAID PARKING METER BEING OF METAL NUT HAVING A GLASS WINDOW OPPOSITE A METAL DIAL AND HAVING A COIN BOX AXCESSIBLE FOR REMOVAL OF COINS THEREOF, COMPRISING: A RADIO FREQUENCY TRANSMITTER MOUNTED WITHIN SAID PARKING METER SO AS TO BE GENERALLY SHIELDED BY THE METAL THEREOF, SAID TRANSMITTER BEING OPERABLE WHEN ACTUATED TO SUPPLY RADIO FREQUENCY VOLTAGE AT ITS OUTPUT, TRANSMITTING ANTENNA MEANS INCLUDING SAID METAL METER DIAL CONNECTED TO THE OUPTUT OF SAID TRANSMITTER TO RADIATE A RADIO SIGNAL OF DETCABLE POWER TO A LOCATION A SUBSTANTIAL DISTANCE FROM THE PARKING METER WHEN THE TRANSMITTER IS ACTUATED, MEANS CONNECTED TO SAID TRANSMITTER AND RESPONSIVE TO TAMPERING WITH SAID COIN BOX TO ACTUATE THE TRANSMITTER, AND MEANS INCLUDING A RADIO RECEIVER HAVING A RECEIVING ANTENNA POSITIONED AT SAID LOCATION AND OPERABLE IN RESPONSE TO RECEIPT OF SAID RADIO SIGNAL BY SAID RECEIVING ANTENNA TO SUPPLY AN INDICATION OF TAMPERING WITH THE PARKING METER.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
166 words
APPARATUS FOR PROJECTING AT LEAST ONE COIN-OPERATED PARKING METER FROM UNAUTHORIZED TAMPERING THEREWITH, SAID PARKING METER BEING OF METAL NUT HAVING A GLASS WINDOW OPPOSITE A METAL DIAL AND HAVING A COIN BOX AXCESSIBLE FOR REMOVAL OF COINS THEREOF, COMPRISING: A RADIO FREQUENCY TRANSMITTER MOUNTED WITHIN SAID PARKING METER SO AS TO BE GENERALLY SHIELDED BY THE METAL THEREOF, SAID TRANSMITTER BEING OPERABLE WHEN ACTUATED TO SUPPLY RADIO FREQUENCY VOLTAGE AT ITS OUTPUT, TRANSMITTING ANTENNA MEANS INCLUDING SAID METAL METER DIAL CONNECTED TO THE OUPTUT OF SAID TRANSMITTER TO RADIATE A RADIO SIGNAL OF DETCABLE POWER TO A LOCATION A SUBSTANTIAL DISTANCE FROM THE PARKING METER WHEN THE TRANSMITTER IS ACTUATED, MEANS CONNECTED TO SAID TRANSMITTER AND RESPONSIVE TO TAMPERING WITH SAID COIN BOX TO ACTUATE THE TRANSMITTER, AND MEANS INCLUDING A RADIO RECEIVER HAVING A RECEIVING ANTENNA POSITIONED AT SAID LOCATION AND OPERABLE IN RESPONSE TO RECEIPT OF SAID RADIO SIGNAL BY SAID RECEIVING ANTENNA TO SUPPLY AN INDICATION OF TAMPERING WITH THE PARKING METER.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1968-09-20 | 1969-03-22 | 1969-09-21 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1972-09-20 | 1973-03-22 | 1973-09-21 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1976-09-20 | 1977-03-22 | 1977-09-21 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |