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US3842761A
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Wall mounted security box
Assignee: Maximum Security systems International Inc
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Filing: 1973-07-09
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Granted: 1974-10-22
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Expires: 1993-07-09
Abstract
Abstract A wall mounted security box includes an end access opening delineated by a rectangular frame including a side leg provided with an inwardly open channel the remaining legs having forwardly facing channels. A removable closure member of the size of the opening has an end edge separably registering with the inwardly open channel and flanges along the remaining edges separably engaging the forwardly open channel. A key operated lock arm carried by the closure member is swingable into and out of underlying engagement with the side leg having the forwardly open channel. In mounting the box a paper template is adhered to a structural wall which is drilled at points indicated on the template and the box is secured to the wall by expansion bolts engaging the drilled wall openings and registering openings in the box side wall.
Inventors
- 👤 S Bloom
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-03 20:41
CPC Classifications
E; E05; E05G; E05G1/00; E05G1/02; E05G1/026
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 4
Claim 1
Independent Claim
214 words
A security receptacle comprising a box having a rectangular access opening in a wall thereof, a frame delineating said opening and including a pair of opposite side legs and a pair of opposite end legs, a first of said side legs having an inwardly facing first channel therein and a second of said side legs and each of said end legs having forwardly facing second channels therein, a rectangular closure member removably and separably registering with said access opening and including a rectangular plate having a border along a first side edge thereof separably transversely slidably and swingably engaging said first channel and rearwardly directed flanges along the opposite side edge and along the opposite end edges of and integrally formed with said plate releasably separably engaging respective second channels, said closure member being swingable about said first channel to retract said rearwardly directed flange along said plate opposite side edge from the frame second side leg second channel, lock means including a latching arm supported by said closure member and spaced rearwardly thereof and swingable between a lock position in proximate registry with the rear face of said frame second side leg and a release position out of registry therewith, and key actuated means on said closure member for manipulating said latching arm.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
214 words
A security receptacle comprising a box having a rectangular access opening in a wall thereof, a frame delineating said opening and including a pair of opposite side legs and a pair of opposite end legs, a first of said side legs having an inwardly facing first channel therein and a second of said side legs and each of said end legs having forwardly facing second channels therein, a rectangular closure member removably and separably registering with said access opening and including a rectangular plate having a border along a first side edge thereof separably transversely slidably and swingably engaging said first channel and rearwardly directed flanges along the opposite side edge and along the opposite end edges of and integrally formed with said plate releasably separably engaging respective second channels, said closure member being swingable about said first channel to retract said rearwardly directed flange along said plate opposite side edge from the frame second side leg second channel, lock means including a latching arm supported by said closure member and spaced rearwardly thereof and swingable between a lock position in proximate registry with the rear face of said frame second side leg and a release position out of registry therewith, and key actuated means on said closure member for manipulating said latching arm.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
22 words
The receptacle of claim 1 wherein said box includes a side wall having openings therein for the reception of wall mounting fasteners.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
30 words
In combination with the receptacle of claim 1, a wall having bores formed therein in axial alignment with said box wall openings and anchor bolts engaging said bores and openings.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1977-10-21 | 1978-04-22 | 1978-10-22 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1981-10-21 | 1982-04-22 | 1982-10-22 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1985-10-21 | 1986-04-22 | 1986-10-22 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |