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US4284014A
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Floor safe
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1979-03-30
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Granted: 1981-08-18
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Expires: 1999-03-30
Abstract
Abstract A safe rigidly and permanently mounted in an opening in a concrete wall or floor. Two interfitting sleeves co-operating in a pre-oriented, rigid relationship with each other and the surface bordering the opening to preclude unauthorized removal. A container element is assembled to one of the sleeves. To retard "sweating" or the accumulation of moisture in the container and to obviate corrosion development, a rigid plastic, such as polyvinyl chloride, is used for container fabrication. A cover is provided which is releasably secured in close fitting relationship to one of the sleeves, capturing a cover plate therebetween in pre-selected orientation adjacent the safe mouth. The co-operation between the cover, the cover plate and the interfitting sleeves maximizes safe security and precludes extraction from or pushing through the opening in the wall or floor.
Inventors
- 👤 Charles J. Kuhn
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-07 06:39
CPC Classifications
E; E05; E05G; E05G1/00
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 9
Claim 1
Independent Claim
259 words
A safe assembly adapted to be received within an opening of a specified diameter formed within a rigid wall or floor and immovably retained therein comprising: a first sleeve having an axially extended tapered portion on its outer surface wherein one outer end of said first sleeve is of a first diameter and the other outer end is of a second and larger diameter, said second diameter being smaller than the receiving floor or wall opening; a container for storing deposited items within the safe assembly; means connecting the container to the first sleeve; a second sleeve having an inner diameter larger than the first diameter of the first sleeve but smaller than the second diameter of the first sleeve and being at least partially deformable; and locking closure means removably secured to the first sleeve for selectively enclosing the storage container of the assembly; and the first sleeve upon installation in the opening of a rigid wall or floor, engaging the second sleeve and radially expanding at least a portion of the second sleeve into rigid, essentially immovable engagement with the wall or floor surface bordering the opening within which the assembly is adapted to be placed and in a manner such that the application of extracting forces to any portions of the assembly exposed above such an opening will tend to increase the radially expansive forces upon the second sleeve in the opening thereby still further increasing the engagement forces between the first and second sleeves and the opening bordering surface and resisting extraction from the opening.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
259 words
A safe assembly adapted to be received within an opening of a specified diameter formed within a rigid wall or floor and immovably retained therein comprising: a first sleeve having an axially extended tapered portion on its outer surface wherein one outer end of said first sleeve is of a first diameter and the other outer end is of a second and larger diameter, said second diameter being smaller than the receiving floor or wall opening; a container for storing deposited items within the safe assembly; means connecting the container to the first sleeve; a second sleeve having an inner diameter larger than the first diameter of the first sleeve but smaller than the second diameter of the first sleeve and being at least partially deformable; and locking closure means removably secured to the first sleeve for selectively enclosing the storage container of the assembly; and the first sleeve upon installation in the opening of a rigid wall or floor, engaging the second sleeve and radially expanding at least a portion of the second sleeve into rigid, essentially immovable engagement with the wall or floor surface bordering the opening within which the assembly is adapted to be placed and in a manner such that the application of extracting forces to any portions of the assembly exposed above such an opening will tend to increase the radially expansive forces upon the second sleeve in the opening thereby still further increasing the engagement forces between the first and second sleeves and the opening bordering surface and resisting extraction from the opening.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
34 words
The safe assembly of claim 1 wherein the end of the first sleeve of the first diameter is nearer the wall or floor than the end of the first sleeve of the second diameter.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
29 words
The safe assembly of claim 1 wherein the second sleeve is provided with axially extending and radially expandable tabs to facilitate wedging interengagement of the first and second sleeves.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
32 words
The safe assembly of claim 1 further including an annular cover plate secured to one of the sleeves for covering the wall or floor opening and concealing the safe assembly below it.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
10 words
The safe assembly of claim 1 wherein container is plastic.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
37 words
The safe assembly of claim 1 wherein means are provided on the first sleeve for receiving the locking closure means, and lock means are provided for selectively securing the cover to the first sleeve for authorized entry.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
55 words
The safe assembly of claim 6 wherein the means provided on the first sleeve for receiving the locking closure means include a cover plate overlying the opening and concealing the opening and the safe assembly below it, the cover plate being secured between the locking closure means and the rigidly engaged first and second sleeves.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
15 words
The safe assembly of claim 1 wherein the locking closure means includes an insulated cover.
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) | 1984-08-17 | 1985-02-16 | 1985-08-18 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1988-08-17 | 1989-02-16 | 1989-08-18 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1992-08-17 | 1993-02-16 | 1993-08-18 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |