US4090183A
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Billfold anti-theft device
Assignee: Lawrence Peska Associates Inc
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Filing: 1977-05-05
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Granted: 1978-05-16
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Expires: 1997-05-05
Abstract
Abstract A housing contains a battery-operated alarm and a spring clip to hold a billfold to the housing. A plate is removably attached to the housing and functions to hold open a switch in the alarm's circuit. If a thief attempts to steal the billfold, the housing is separated from the plate, allowing the switch to close and sound the alarm. A control lever allows the owner to release the billfold when he wishes to remove it from the spring clip.
Inventors
- 👤 Joe Miller
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-25 16:12
CPC Classifications
G; G08; G08B; G08B13/00; G08B13/02; G08B13/14; G08B13/149
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 6
Claim 1
Independent Claim
42 words
A billfold anti-theft device comprising a housing, an alarm positioned within the housing, means for releasably securing a billfold to the outside of the housing and means releasably attached to said housing adapted to activate said alarm when removed from said housing.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
42 words
A billfold anti-theft device comprising a housing, an alarm positioned within the housing, means for releasably securing a billfold to the outside of the housing and means releasably attached to said housing adapted to activate said alarm when removed from said housing.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
20 words
The device of claim 1 wherein the means for securing the billfold to the housing comprises a spring loaded clip.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
25 words
The device of claim 2 which includes a lever attached to said clip for releasing or securing the billfold between said clip and said housing.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
37 words
The device of claim 1 wherein the means for activating said alarm comprises a plate having hooks adapted to be attached to clothing of the billfold owner when said billfold and housing are removed from the plate.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
21 words
The device of claim 4 wherein said plate maintains an electrical contact open when said plate is attached to said housing.
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) | 1981-05-15 | 1981-11-14 | 1982-05-16 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1985-05-15 | 1985-11-14 | 1986-05-16 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1989-05-15 | 1989-11-14 | 1990-05-16 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |