US3683827A
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Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1970-12-03
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Granted: 1972-08-15
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Expires: 1990-12-03
Abstract
Abstract A vault that is built into the foundation of a house, the vault comprising a steel box which is of a size corresponding to the dimensions of a concrete block such as is used in a house foundation wall, and which accordingly replaces one of the concrete blocks by being fitted into the foundation wall, the steel box having a fire-resistant and heat-resistant coating on an inner side and being provided with an outwardly pivotable door which is insulated and provided with a simple latch with provisions for a padlock or which may include a security lock.
Inventors
- 👤 Norman D Enright
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-03 19:33
CPC Classifications
E; E05; E05G; E05G1/00; E05G1/02; E05G1/024; E05G2700/00; E05G2700/02
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
204 words
In a fireproof vault, the combination of a fire-resistant box having a pivotable door attached thereto, said box having selfcontained means for being fitted into a foundation wall of a house wherein said foundation wall is made of concrete blocks, said box being made of light gauge steel and which includes a back wall, a top wall, a bottom wall, and opposite end walls, said walls forming an enclosure having an access opening on a front side thereof, said access opening having an outwardly extending flange therearound for being positioned against a front side of adjacent concrete blocks in said foundation wall, said door being made of steel and provided with an insulation material on the inner side thereof, said door being secured to said flange of said box by means of hinges, and said door being provided with a lock, the interior side of said box enclosure being provided with a heat-resistant coating, a pair of clips being rigidly affixed to an outer side of said side walls, said clips being adaptable for springingly engaging behind a projection normally at the side ends of said concrete blocks, and said enclosure being positioned in spaced away relationship on all sides from said foundation wall.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
204 words
In a fireproof vault, the combination of a fire-resistant box having a pivotable door attached thereto, said box having selfcontained means for being fitted into a foundation wall of a house wherein said foundation wall is made of concrete blocks, said box being made of light gauge steel and which includes a back wall, a top wall, a bottom wall, and opposite end walls, said walls forming an enclosure having an access opening on a front side thereof, said access opening having an outwardly extending flange therearound for being positioned against a front side of adjacent concrete blocks in said foundation wall, said door being made of steel and provided with an insulation material on the inner side thereof, said door being secured to said flange of said box by means of hinges, and said door being provided with a lock, the interior side of said box enclosure being provided with a heat-resistant coating, a pair of clips being rigidly affixed to an outer side of said side walls, said clips being adaptable for springingly engaging behind a projection normally at the side ends of said concrete blocks, and said enclosure being positioned in spaced away relationship on all sides from said foundation wall.
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) | 1975-08-15 | 1976-02-14 | 1976-08-15 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1979-08-15 | 1980-02-14 | 1980-08-15 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1983-08-15 | 1984-02-14 | 1984-08-15 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |