US3772645A
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Vehicle alarm system
Assignee: T P S Inc COSTA MESA
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Filing: 1972-01-20
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Granted: 1973-11-13
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Expires: 1992-01-20
Abstract
Abstract An alarm system for detecting movement of an object to which the alarm is attached when the object or the alarm is moved, having a power source which can be a battery, an audio signal means, a detection circuit and a gimbled trip or motion switch. The alarm system can be mounted on a device to be protected from theft and have an electrically conductive chain attached thereto which is connected into the detection circuit so that when the chain is broken the audio signal means will function. The gimbled motion switch is positioned and connected to the detection circuit so that if it is moved, it will cause the detection circuit to function creating an alarm in the form of an audio signal. The entire system can be mounted in a closed locked box which is attached to a valuable object which is to be protected such as a bicycle, business machine or storage box.
Inventors
- 👤 L Odenz
- 👤 D Kane
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-30 06:18
CPC Classifications
E; E05; E05B; E05B45/00; E05B45/005; B; B62; B62H; B62H5/00; B62H5/003; B62H5/20; Y; Y10; Y10T; Y10T70/00; Y10T70/40; Y10T70/402; Y10T70/409; Y10T70/413; Y10T70/487; Y10T70/491; Y10T70/50; Y10T70/5009; Y10T70/5872; Y10T70/5876
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 10
Claim 1
Independent Claim
117 words
A portable alarm comprising: a power supply; an audio signal means; a motion switch which is supported for operative orientation so that upon physical displacement of said motion switch, it will make electrical contact for operating said audio signal means; a conductive cable; a plurality of conductors within said cable connected to said audio signal means; electrical means for connecting said motion switch and said cable to said power supply and said audio signal means for purposes of causing said audio signal means to issue an audio signal upon said motion switch making contact after disorientation or said conductors of said cable making contact or being cut; and, a container in which the foregoing elements are mounted.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
117 words
A portable alarm comprising: a power supply; an audio signal means; a motion switch which is supported for operative orientation so that upon physical displacement of said motion switch, it will make electrical contact for operating said audio signal means; a conductive cable; a plurality of conductors within said cable connected to said audio signal means; electrical means for connecting said motion switch and said cable to said power supply and said audio signal means for purposes of causing said audio signal means to issue an audio signal upon said motion switch making contact after disorientation or said conductors of said cable making contact or being cut; and, a container in which the foregoing elements are mounted.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
49 words
A alarm as claimed in claim 1 wherein said container comprises: a hinged box; means to mechanically link said conductive cable to said box; a lock for maintaining said box in locked relationship; and, means attached to said box for holding said box on a device to be protected.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
21 words
The audio alarm system as claimed in claim 1 further comprising: switch means for causing a cutout of the motion switch.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
124 words
A portable alarm system for affixing to a moveable object comprising: a container; a battery mounted within said container; electrical audio signal means within said container; a lock for closing said container; means for affixing said container to a piece of equipment to be protected by said alarm; a motion switch within said container for linking said audio signal means to the battery within said container for operating said audio signal means; a switch for disconnecting said motion switch from said audio signal means; an electrical cable having a looped conductor for connecting said audio alarm means and said battery when the conductor is cut; and, means for creating an audio signal when said motion switch is disoriented or said looped conductor is cut.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
124 words
A portable alarm system for affixing to a moveable object comprising: a container; a battery mounted within said container; electrical audio signal means within said container; a lock for closing said container; means for affixing said container to a piece of equipment to be protected by said alarm; a motion switch within said container for linking said audio signal means to the battery within said container for operating said audio signal means; a switch for disconnecting said motion switch from said audio signal means; an electrical cable having a looped conductor for connecting said audio alarm means and said battery when the conductor is cut; and, means for creating an audio signal when said motion switch is disoriented or said looped conductor is cut.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
57 words
An alarm as claimed in claim 4 wherein: said means for creating an audio signal when said motion switch is disoriented comprises an SCR; and, means are provided for forwardly biasing said SCR so that when said motion switch is making contact, it will cause said forward biasing means to cause current to flow through said SCR.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
27 words
An alarm as claimed in claim 5 further comprising: a current limiting resistor to the gate of said SCR; and a capacitor for stability within said circuit.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
33 words
An alarm as claimed in claim 4 wherein said cable further comprises: second electrical conductors; and means to cause said audio signal means to issue a signal when said second conductors make contact.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
36 words
The alarm as claimed in claim 4 further comprising: a transistor connected to the looped conductor; and, an SCR connected to said looped conductor and the collector of said transistor at the gate of said SCR.
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) | 1976-11-12 | 1977-05-14 | 1977-11-13 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1980-11-12 | 1981-05-14 | 1981-11-13 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1984-11-12 | 1985-05-14 | 1985-11-13 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |