US3701140A
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Purse theft alarm
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1971-03-05
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Granted: 1972-10-24
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Expires: 1991-03-05
Abstract
Abstract An audible alarm constituting a part of a lady''s purse and so consttucted that a sudden pull or jerking force exerted on the purse handle will cause the alarm to be actuated. The alarm unit is so constructed that it will continue to operate until a part of the unit is dismantled to effect a deactivation of the alarm.
Inventors
- 👤 Richard W Dixon
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-25 19:21
CPC Classifications
A; A45; A45C; A45C13/00; A45C13/18; A45C13/24; G; G08; G08B; G08B21/00; G08B21/02; G08B21/0297
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 6
Claim 1
Independent Claim
165 words
A lady''s purse including a flexible carrying handle, an alarm unit carried by the purse including an electric current source and an electrically activated audible alarm, an electric circuit connecting the current source to the alarm, a normally open electric switch attached to the purse and interposed in the electric circuit, said switch including a part connected to an end of the carrying handle, said switch part being responsive to a sudden jerking or pulling force exerted on said handle end in a direction away from the purse for moving the switch to a circuit closing position whereby the audible alarm will be energized, said switch including detent means resisting movement of said part from a circuit interrupting to a circuit closing position, said switch part including a portion engaged by the detent means when the switch is in a circuit closing position to prevent movement of said switch part back to a circuit interrupting position without removal of the detent means from the switch.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
165 words
A lady''s purse including a flexible carrying handle, an alarm unit carried by the purse including an electric current source and an electrically activated audible alarm, an electric circuit connecting the current source to the alarm, a normally open electric switch attached to the purse and interposed in the electric circuit, said switch including a part connected to an end of the carrying handle, said switch part being responsive to a sudden jerking or pulling force exerted on said handle end in a direction away from the purse for moving the switch to a circuit closing position whereby the audible alarm will be energized, said switch including detent means resisting movement of said part from a circuit interrupting to a circuit closing position, said switch part including a portion engaged by the detent means when the switch is in a circuit closing position to prevent movement of said switch part back to a circuit interrupting position without removal of the detent means from the switch.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
33 words
A purse as in claim 1, and means for adjusting said detent means for varying the amount of pull required to move the switch from a circuit interrupting to a circuit closing position.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
61 words
A purse as in claim 1, a second switch, corresponding to the first mentioned switch, attached to the purse and having a part connected to the other end of the purse handle, said second switch being interposed in said electric circuit in a manner whereby when either switch is moved to a circuit closing position the audible signal will be energized.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
23 words
A purse as in claim 1, said purse having a false bottom defining a concealed compartment containing the current source and audible signal.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
33 words
A purse as in claim 1, said purse having a portion of open work construction located adjacent the audible signal to permit egress from the purse of the sounds emitted by the signal.
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) | 1975-10-24 | 1976-04-24 | 1976-10-24 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1979-10-24 | 1980-04-24 | 1980-10-24 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1983-10-24 | 1984-04-24 | 1984-10-24 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |