US3654880A
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Portable safe
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1970-11-10
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Granted: 1972-04-11
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Expires: 1990-11-10
Abstract
Abstract A depository for the storage and/or transport of negotiable papers, including currency, is disclosed, which includes a means for punching at least one hole through the papers by an electrically activated punch in the event the container for the paper is forced open by a thief.
Inventors
- 👤 Leroy R Schesso
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-03 06:29
CPC Classifications
G; G07; G07F; G07F9/00; G07F9/06; A; A45; A45C; A45C13/00; A45C13/18; A45C13/24; E; E05; E05G; E05G1/00; E05G1/005; E05G1/14; E05G2700/00; E05G2700/02
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 8
Claim 1
Independent Claim
169 words
A depository for storage and transport of valuable papers including currency, comprising: a. a box member including a closure member therefor, the wall portions of said members including first and second electrical conductors separated by an insulator, said conductors constructed and arranged so that a penetration of said walls will provide electrical connection therebetween; b. means for locking said members in closed relationship; c. means for positioning valuable papers in stacked configuration within said box; d. battery means within said box and electrically connectable from one side thereof to one of said conductors; and e. electrically actuated punch means positionable over and interior of the edge of said papers, said punch means including means for electrically connecting said punch to the other of said conductors and means for electrically connecting said punch to one side of said battery so that a forced opening of the box will complete the electrical circuit defined by said conductors, said punch means and said battery thereby activating said punch to deface said papers.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
169 words
A depository for storage and transport of valuable papers including currency, comprising: a. a box member including a closure member therefor, the wall portions of said members including first and second electrical conductors separated by an insulator, said conductors constructed and arranged so that a penetration of said walls will provide electrical connection therebetween; b. means for locking said members in closed relationship; c. means for positioning valuable papers in stacked configuration within said box; d. battery means within said box and electrically connectable from one side thereof to one of said conductors; and e. electrically actuated punch means positionable over and interior of the edge of said papers, said punch means including means for electrically connecting said punch to the other of said conductors and means for electrically connecting said punch to one side of said battery so that a forced opening of the box will complete the electrical circuit defined by said conductors, said punch means and said battery thereby activating said punch to deface said papers.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
29 words
A depository in accordance with claim 1 wherein said locking means includes a switch means which is connected between said battery and at least one of said electrical conductors.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
17 words
A depository in accordance with claim 1 wherein said positioning means for said papers is a compartment.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
27 words
A depository in accordance with claim 1 wherein said punch is driven by a chemical mixture ignited by passage of electrical current through said electrical connecting means.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
18 words
A depository in accordance with claim 1 wherein a plurality of punches are positioned over each valuable paper.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
35 words
A depository in accordance with claim 1 wherein said first conductor is a sheet of metal and said second conductor is an insulated wire arranged in a pattern over the surface of said first conductor.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
19 words
A depository in accordance with claim 1 wherein a time switch is connected between said first and second conductors.
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) | 1975-04-11 | 1975-10-11 | 1976-04-11 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1979-04-11 | 1979-10-11 | 1980-04-11 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1983-04-11 | 1983-10-11 | 1984-04-11 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |