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Locker security system

Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1976-09-27
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Granted: 1977-12-13
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Expires: 1996-09-27
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Abstract

Abstract A normally open push button switch is mounted in each storage locker of a bank or lockers in a transportation terminal and connected in parallel to at least one camera for recording a visual image of a person opening the door of any one of the lockers. Upon opening the door, the switch closes to activate the camera.

Inventors

  • 👤 Albert G. Harsnett

Bibliographic Details

Application Number —
Jurisdiction US
Data Source google_patents
Last Synchronized 2026-10-26 21:09
CPC Classifications
G; G08; G08B; G08B13/00; G08B13/18; G08B13/189; G08B13/194; G08B13/196; G08B13/19665; G08B13/19669

Claims Analysis

Total Claims: 6
Claim 1
Independent Claim 56 words
In combination with a storage locker: a near and remote camera for recording a visual image of a person opening a door of said storage locker; and a normally open switch means mounted on said storage locker and connected in parallel to said cameras for activating the cameras in response to opening of said locker door.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim 56 words
In combination with a storage locker: a near and remote camera for recording a visual image of a person opening a door of said storage locker; and a normally open switch means mounted on said storage locker and connected in parallel to said cameras for activating the cameras in response to opening of said locker door.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim 30 words
The combination of claim 1 including a bank of storage locker, each of said lockers having a normally open switch mean mounted therein connected in electrical parallel to said cameras.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim 20 words
The combination of claim 2 including a near and remote camera connected in parallel to each of said switch means.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim 38 words
The combination of claim 1, wherein said switch means is a push button switch mounted in said storage locker adjacent said door and having a reciprocable contact element in abutment with said door when said door is closed.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim 19 words
The combination of claim 4 wherein said switch means further includes a pair of mounting flanges having holes therethrough.

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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) 1980-12-12 1981-06-13 1981-12-13 $2000.00 Window Closed / Lapsed
7.5 Years (Year 8) 1984-12-12 1985-06-13 1985-12-13 $3760.00 Window Closed / Lapsed
11.5 Years (Year 12) 1988-12-12 1989-06-13 1989-12-13 $7700.00 Window Closed / Lapsed

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