US4370644A
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Alarm device for a door, automatically switched off during a licit access
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1980-01-31
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Granted: 1983-01-25
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Expires: 2000-01-31
Abstract
Abstract An alarm device for doors having in series an electric supply, such as batteries, three switches and a relay. The relay is locked upon the simultaneous closing of the three switches and actuates an alarm circuit. The first and second switches are respectively closed and open when the door is closed and respectively open and closed when the door is fully open. The three switches are closed during the opening and closing of the door and when the door is ajar and the door bolt is retracted. The third switch is controlled by the bolt and is closed except when the bolt is retracted.
Inventors
- 👤 Serge-Andre Droz
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-31 03:05
CPC Classifications
G; G08; G08B; G08B13/00; G08B13/02; G08B13/08
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 10
Claim 1
Independent Claim
144 words
An alarm device for a door having a lock including a retractable bolt, which device is automatically switched off during a licit access, said alarm device comprising a control circuit including, in series, an electric power source, and first, second and third switches, the first and the second switches being respectively closed and open when the door is closed and, conversely, open and closed when the door is fully open, and simultaneously closed during opening and closing of the door, said retractable bolt on said door functioning for locking and unlocking the door, means coupling said bolt to said third switch whereby said third switch is closed except when the bolt is retracted, a relay interconnected with said switches and actuated upon the simultaneous closing of the three switches, and an alarm circuit connected with said relay and operated when the relay is actuated.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
144 words
An alarm device for a door having a lock including a retractable bolt, which device is automatically switched off during a licit access, said alarm device comprising a control circuit including, in series, an electric power source, and first, second and third switches, the first and the second switches being respectively closed and open when the door is closed and, conversely, open and closed when the door is fully open, and simultaneously closed during opening and closing of the door, said retractable bolt on said door functioning for locking and unlocking the door, means coupling said bolt to said third switch whereby said third switch is closed except when the bolt is retracted, a relay interconnected with said switches and actuated upon the simultaneous closing of the three switches, and an alarm circuit connected with said relay and operated when the relay is actuated.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
14 words
An alarm device according to claim 1, wherein said power source is a battery.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
15 words
An alarm device according to claim 2, including means indicating the charge of the battery.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
18 words
An alarm device according to claim 1, wherein said alarm circuit is operated by said electric power source.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
22 words
An alarm device according to claim 1, wherein said control circuit is contained in a box to be mounted on the door.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
15 words
An alarm device according to claim 5, wherein said box also contains the alarm circuit.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
22 words
An alarm device according to claim 1, wherein said alarm circuit includes means for remotely controlling the release of the alarm signal.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
19 words
An alarm device according to claim 1, wherein said alarm circuit includes means for initiating an automatic telephone call.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
47 words
An alarm device according to claim 1, wherein said control circuit includes a fourth switch connected in parallel with at least said second switch and arranged on the lock so as to close when the lock is forced, thus closing said control circuit and actuating said relay.
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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) | 1986-01-24 | 1986-07-26 | 1987-01-25 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1990-01-24 | 1990-07-26 | 1991-01-25 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1994-01-24 | 1994-07-26 | 1995-01-25 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |