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Secure equipment rack

Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1979-07-09
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Granted: 1981-05-19
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Expires: 1999-07-09
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Abstract

Abstract A rack for securing equipment against theft comprises a plurality of generally rectangular shaped shelves having an upper planar support surface and a pair of diagonally extending passage ways extending to diagonally opposite corners and including openings between the passage ways and the surface of the shelf. The shelves are supported by vertical tubular support structures that communicate with the passage ways at the corners of the respective shelves. The rack includes an enclosed compartment that is secured against theft by means of a locked door. Security cables or chains extend from an anchored position inside the security closure and through the tubular members to positions on the shelves for securing to the underside of the appliances and other equipment, such that the cables are not accessible for cutting.

Inventors

  • 👤 Jack L. Clausen

Bibliographic Details

Application Number —
Jurisdiction US
Data Source google_patents
Last Synchronized 2026-11-04 13:11
CPC Classifications
E; E05; E05B; E05B73/00; E05B73/0005

Claims Analysis

Total Claims: 14
Claim 1
Independent Claim 128 words
A security mounting system for securing appliances against theft comprising in combination: a supporting rack having at least one mounting position for mounting an appliance, said rack including an accessible secure enclosure having an opening and a closure member providing selective access through said opening to the interior of said enclosure, and an enclosed passageway extending from said secure enclosure to said mounting position, and an elongated high strength flexible member extending through said passageway and detachably securable at one end to said rack in an accessible position within said secure enclosure and extending from said passageway at said mounting position for detachably securing the other end to an appliance so that said other end is non-accessible when said one end is secured in position in said enclosure.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim 128 words
A security mounting system for securing appliances against theft comprising in combination: a supporting rack having at least one mounting position for mounting an appliance, said rack including an accessible secure enclosure having an opening and a closure member providing selective access through said opening to the interior of said enclosure, and an enclosed passageway extending from said secure enclosure to said mounting position, and an elongated high strength flexible member extending through said passageway and detachably securable at one end to said rack in an accessible position within said secure enclosure and extending from said passageway at said mounting position for detachably securing the other end to an appliance so that said other end is non-accessible when said one end is secured in position in said enclosure.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim 29 words
The security mounting system of claim 1, wherein said rack includes a shelf and a plurality of mounting positions on said shelf defined by openings communicating with said passageway.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim 35 words
The security mounting system of claim 1, wherein said rack comprises a plurality of shelves and a plurality of generally vertical tubular members supporting said shelves and defining at least a portion of said passageway.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim 33 words
The security mounting system of claim 3 wherein; said shelves include passageways communicating with the interior of each of said tubular members and with multiple positions to the support surface of said shelf.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim 31 words
The security system of claim 4 wherein said shelves are generally rectangular in configuration and includes a diagonal tubular member extending between diagonally opposite corners and communicating with said tubular members.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim 81 words
The security mounting system of claim 1 wherein said rack comprises a plurality of shelves; a plurality of generally vertical tubular members supporting said shelves and defining at least a portion of said passageway; said vertical tubular members comprise a plurality of telescoping members and a cap on the end of each vertical tubular member; and an elongated high strength flexible member secured at one end to said cap and at the other end to said rack in said secure enclosure.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim 26 words
The security mounting system of claim 1 wherein said rack is secured to a building structure by means of bolts accessible only through the secure enclosure.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim 171 words
A security mounting system for securing appliances against theft comprising in combination: a supporting rack comprising a plurality of generally rectangular shelves, said shelves include a diagonal tubular member extending between diagonally opposite corners and defining passageways communicating with multiple positions on the support surface of said shelves for mounting an appliance, a plurality of generally vertical tubular members supporting said shelves and defining at least a portion of an enclosed passageway, said rack including a secure enclosure and an enclosed passageway extending from said secure enclosure to said mounting positions, said secure enclosure comprising a generally box-like enclosure having an opening communicating with the interior thereof; a closure member pivotly mounted on said enclosure for closing and opening, and lock means for locking said closure member in the closed position; and an elongated high strength flexible member extending through said passageway and secured at one end to said rack in said secure enclosure and extending from said passageway at said mounting position for securing the other end of an appliance.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim 171 words
A security mounting system for securing appliances against theft comprising in combination: a supporting rack comprising a plurality of generally rectangular shelves, said shelves include a diagonal tubular member extending between diagonally opposite corners and defining passageways communicating with multiple positions on the support surface of said shelves for mounting an appliance, a plurality of generally vertical tubular members supporting said shelves and defining at least a portion of an enclosed passageway, said rack including a secure enclosure and an enclosed passageway extending from said secure enclosure to said mounting positions, said secure enclosure comprising a generally box-like enclosure having an opening communicating with the interior thereof; a closure member pivotly mounted on said enclosure for closing and opening, and lock means for locking said closure member in the closed position; and an elongated high strength flexible member extending through said passageway and secured at one end to said rack in said secure enclosure and extending from said passageway at said mounting position for securing the other end of an appliance.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim 27 words
The security system of claim 8 including means defining an opening communicating from the interior of said box with the interior of each of said tubular members.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim 50 words
The security system of claim 9 wherein said vertical tubular member each comprises a plurality of telescoping members and a cap on the upper end of the top member; a cable secured at one end to said cap and at the other end to said rack in said secure enclosure.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim 19 words
The security system of claim 10 including a turn-buckle securing the ends of said cable in said secure enclosure.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim 26 words
The security system of claim 11 including a tubular shield for shielding said cable between said openings in said shelf and an appliance on said shelf.

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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) 1984-05-18 1984-11-17 1985-05-19 $2000.00 Window Closed / Lapsed
7.5 Years (Year 8) 1988-05-18 1988-11-17 1989-05-19 $3760.00 Window Closed / Lapsed
11.5 Years (Year 12) 1992-05-18 1992-11-17 1993-05-19 $7700.00 Window Closed / Lapsed

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