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Safe protector system
Assignee: Badger Safe Protectors
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Filing: 1980-01-14
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Granted: 1981-11-10
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Expires: 2000-01-14
Abstract
Abstract The invention relates to safe or vault protection system which deters attempt forced entry into the safe or vault by releasing a repulsive chemical agent particularly when peeling the safe door at its edge portion.
Inventors
- 👤 Mary J. Loehle
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-07 11:39
CPC Classifications
G; G08; G08B; G08B15/00; G08B15/02; E; E05; E05G; E05G1/00; E05G1/12
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 8
Claim 1
Independent Claim
143 words
A safe protector apparatus comprising: a. an open face metal base adapted to be fastened to the inside of a safe door having a tumbler in line with which said base is fastened, said metal base having a pull line opening therethrough extending away from the safe door to which said base is attached during operation; b. a sub-assembly having a pair of moulded rubber mounts containing a series of tube end receiving recess openings; (c) a plurality of hermetically sealed breakable tubes, each of said tubes containing a repulsive chemical agent and having their ends frictionally fitted respectively into said tube end receiving recess openings; d. a plurality of pull lines affixed to and extending from the four corners of the inside of the safe door over the attached metal base and connected to said plurality of tubes with said metal base.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
143 words
A safe protector apparatus comprising: a. an open face metal base adapted to be fastened to the inside of a safe door having a tumbler in line with which said base is fastened, said metal base having a pull line opening therethrough extending away from the safe door to which said base is attached during operation; b. a sub-assembly having a pair of moulded rubber mounts containing a series of tube end receiving recess openings; (c) a plurality of hermetically sealed breakable tubes, each of said tubes containing a repulsive chemical agent and having their ends frictionally fitted respectively into said tube end receiving recess openings; d. a plurality of pull lines affixed to and extending from the four corners of the inside of the safe door over the attached metal base and connected to said plurality of tubes with said metal base.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
32 words
The apparatus of claim 1 which further comprises a cushioning means located between said base and the safe door to which said base is attached for cushioning said tubes against inadvertent breakage.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
29 words
The apparatus in claim 1, wherein each rubber mount is fixedly attached to said base by a screw extending through said base wall and into the rubber mount body.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
19 words
The apparatus of claim 1, wherein at least one of said tubes provides a recess portion of constricted diameter.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
96 words
The apparatus of claim 1 further comprising a rod threadedly connected to the safe door tumbler core for movement therewith, said rod having a reduced end projecting beyond the inside of the safe door and beyond said tubes and forming a shoulder at its inner end for connecting to a pair of metal pieces, with said metal pieces extending laterally from said elongated rod on opposite sides of said plurality of tubes, said elongated rod and said metal pieces being movable with the safe door tumbler core inwardly and outwardly with respect to the safe door.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
41 words
The apparatus of claim 1 wherein each piece comprises a metal plate of sufficient length to extend across the width of the entire plurality of said tubes held fast by said threaded rod through a hole in each said metal plate.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
28 words
The apparatus of claim 1 in which there is a compression spring between said metal plates to prevent said plates from rattling upon normal use of safe door.
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) | 1984-11-09 | 1985-05-11 | 1985-11-10 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1988-11-09 | 1989-05-11 | 1989-11-10 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1992-11-09 | 1993-05-11 | 1993-11-10 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |