US3898641A
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Security rope alarm means
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1971-12-23
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Granted: 1975-08-05
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Expires: 1991-12-23
Abstract
Abstract Wiring placed within a rope or cable for securing boats or other equipment. The wiring ends are equipped with metal contacts connected in circuit with an alarm control unit and connected to boat and shore chocks having circuit contact means. A/C or D/C power source provides operating current for detection and alarm means that is set-off by disturbing or removal of the rope alarm means.
Inventors
- 👤 Philip M Banner
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-29 19:49
CPC Classifications
G; G08; G08B; G08B13/00; G08B13/02; G08B13/06; B; B63; B63B; B63B17/00; B63B2017/0009
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 10
Claim 1
Independent Claim
84 words
A Marine Security Alarm Means comprising, ropelike means for securing a boat mooring bit to a dock mooring bit having a first electrically conductive means incorporated in said rope like means, second electrically conductive means on one of said mooring bits, alarm indicator means, said first and second electrically conductive means being connected to said alarm indicator means, whereby when said ropelike means is lifted from said mooring bit, said alarm indicator means is activated by said lifting or separation from said mooring bit.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
84 words
A Marine Security Alarm Means comprising, ropelike means for securing a boat mooring bit to a dock mooring bit having a first electrically conductive means incorporated in said rope like means, second electrically conductive means on one of said mooring bits, alarm indicator means, said first and second electrically conductive means being connected to said alarm indicator means, whereby when said ropelike means is lifted from said mooring bit, said alarm indicator means is activated by said lifting or separation from said mooring bit.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
15 words
Apparatus as in claim 1 wherein both of said mooring bits have electrically conductive means.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
25 words
Apparatus as in claim 1, wherein said ropelike means is a rope line containing a wire said wire comprising the first insulated electrically conductive means.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
25 words
Apparatus as in claim 1, wherein said ropelike means is a wire cable, containing a wire said wire comprising the first insulated electrically conductive means.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
19 words
Apparatus as in claim 1, wherein said first and second electrically conductive means comprises a plug and a socket.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
16 words
Apparatus as in claim 1, wherein a cover is mounted on one of said mooring bits.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
13 words
Apparatus as in claim 6, wherein a lock is mounted on said cover.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
18 words
Apparatus as in claim 1, having a tamperproof switch connected to said first and second electrically conductive means.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
34 words
Apparatus as in claim 1, wherein said alarm means is connected to a central control detection system responsive to give a signal when said security rope is disconnected from a boat or a dock.
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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) | 1978-08-04 | 1979-02-03 | 1979-08-05 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1982-08-04 | 1983-02-03 | 1983-08-05 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1986-08-04 | 1987-02-03 | 1987-08-05 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |