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US3927792A
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Container having controlled access to the interior thereof
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1974-08-29
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Granted: 1975-12-23
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Expires: 1994-08-29
Abstract
Abstract A container having a housing enclosing an interior compartment and having a pair of entrance openings communicating with the compartment; a pair of closures individual to the openings mounted on the housing for movement to and from closed positions in covering relation to their respective openings; and a pair of locks, responsive to preselected stimuli, individual to the closures and operable for locking engagement with the housing when their respective closures are in closed positions.
Inventors
- 👤 Eugen J Andrade
- 👤 Eugene J Andrade
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-08 11:52
CPC Classifications
B; B65; B65D; B65D55/00; B65D55/02; B65D55/14
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 11
Claim 1
Independent Claim
109 words
A container having controlled access to the interior thereof comprising a housing enclosing an article receiving compartment with a pair of entrance openings communicating therewith, a first closure mounted on the housing for movement to and from a position in sealing relation to one of said entrance openings, a lock operable by a preselected stimuli mounted on the first closure for controlled locking engagement with the housing, a second closure secured on the housing for movement to and from a position in sealing relation to the other entrance opening, and a lock operable by a preselected stimuli mounted on the second closure for controlled locking engagement with the housing.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
109 words
A container having controlled access to the interior thereof comprising a housing enclosing an article receiving compartment with a pair of entrance openings communicating therewith, a first closure mounted on the housing for movement to and from a position in sealing relation to one of said entrance openings, a lock operable by a preselected stimuli mounted on the first closure for controlled locking engagement with the housing, a second closure secured on the housing for movement to and from a position in sealing relation to the other entrance opening, and a lock operable by a preselected stimuli mounted on the second closure for controlled locking engagement with the housing.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
20 words
The container of claim 1 including means borne by the housing for lockably securing said housing on an available structure.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
224 words
A container for use in preventing the theft of blueprints, building plans and the like from construction sites while making them individually available to building inspectors and building supervisors at their convenience, the container comprising a mounting assembly adapted for attachment to an available structure at a construction site including a lock for locking association with the mounting assembly; an elongated tubular housing, having an interior and oppositely facing first and second entrance openings, borne by the assembly; a stop fastened on the housing extending into the interior thereof in a predetermined position adjacent to the first entrance opening; a first door mounted on the housing for pivotal movement to and from a position in covering relation to said first entrance opening; a lock, operable by a preselected key, secured on the first door in a predetermined position for operable engagement with the stop; a second door mounted on the housing for pivotal movement to and from a closed position in covering relation to the second entrance opening; a bracket pierced by a lock receiving passage affixed on the housing adjacent to the second door; and a flange, having a lock receiving passage, borne by the second door so as to be in facing engagement with the bracket with said passages in substantial axial alignment when the second door is in the closed position.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
224 words
A container for use in preventing the theft of blueprints, building plans and the like from construction sites while making them individually available to building inspectors and building supervisors at their convenience, the container comprising a mounting assembly adapted for attachment to an available structure at a construction site including a lock for locking association with the mounting assembly; an elongated tubular housing, having an interior and oppositely facing first and second entrance openings, borne by the assembly; a stop fastened on the housing extending into the interior thereof in a predetermined position adjacent to the first entrance opening; a first door mounted on the housing for pivotal movement to and from a position in covering relation to said first entrance opening; a lock, operable by a preselected key, secured on the first door in a predetermined position for operable engagement with the stop; a second door mounted on the housing for pivotal movement to and from a closed position in covering relation to the second entrance opening; a bracket pierced by a lock receiving passage affixed on the housing adjacent to the second door; and a flange, having a lock receiving passage, borne by the second door so as to be in facing engagement with the bracket with said passages in substantial axial alignment when the second door is in the closed position.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
58 words
A container having controlled access to the interior thereof comprising a housing bounding a chamber and having a pair of openings communicating with the chamber, means borne by the housing for individually lockably sealing and opening said openings in response to preselected stimuli, and means borne by the housing for lockably securing said housing on a supporting structure.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
58 words
A container having controlled access to the interior thereof comprising a housing bounding a chamber and having a pair of openings communicating with the chamber, means borne by the housing for individually lockably sealing and opening said openings in response to preselected stimuli, and means borne by the housing for lockably securing said housing on a supporting structure.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
29 words
The container of claim 4 wheren the sealing and opening means has a pair of locks individually responsive to separate preselected stimuli individually to seal and open said openings.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
59 words
A container comprising a housing having a compartment and a pair of entrance openings communicating with the compartment, a pair of closures mounted on the housing for movement to and from positions in individual sealing relation to the entrance openings, and a pair of locks individually operable by preselected stimuli for locking interconnection of the housing and the closures.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
59 words
A container comprising a housing having a compartment and a pair of entrance openings communicating with the compartment, a pair of closures mounted on the housing for movement to and from positions in individual sealing relation to the entrance openings, and a pair of locks individually operable by preselected stimuli for locking interconnection of the housing and the closures.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
20 words
The container of claim 6 including means borne by the housing for lockably securing said housing on a mounting structure.
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) | 1978-12-22 | 1979-06-23 | 1979-12-23 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1982-12-22 | 1983-06-23 | 1983-12-23 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1986-12-22 | 1987-06-23 | 1987-12-23 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |