US4485916A
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Safety arrangement for precious objects
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1983-08-01
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Granted: 1984-12-04
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Expires: 2003-08-01
Abstract
Abstract Safety device for holding and storing precious objects, coins and other rigid valuables, wherein at least two parts (1,2;13,14) displaceable in relation to each other are provided and the two parts are secured against displacement for release of the valuable (5) by a preferably sealable lock in a position in which the parts at least partially encompass the valuable.
Inventors
- 👤 Peter Krejcik
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-08 10:52
CPC Classifications
A; A45; A45C; A45C11/00; A45C11/16
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 5
Claim 1
Independent Claim
160 words
A safety device for holding and storing a rigid valuable object, which comprises (a) a valuable object, (b) two housing parts movable into a closed position to encompass a chamber for holding and storing the object, the housing parts being at least partially of a transparent material to allow visual inspection of the valuable object in the chamber, the transparent material being weldable only at very high temperatures, (1) said housing parts defining an opening means permitting physical access to the object from outside the parts when the parts are in the closed position, the opening means including an opening having an axis extending perpendicularly to the housing parts and being dimensioned so that the diameter of the largest circle inscribable in the opening about said axis is smaller than the diameter of the largest sphere inscribable in the object within the confines of said chamber; and (c) a sealable lock securing the two housing parts on the closed position.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
160 words
A safety device for holding and storing a rigid valuable object, which comprises (a) a valuable object, (b) two housing parts movable into a closed position to encompass a chamber for holding and storing the object, the housing parts being at least partially of a transparent material to allow visual inspection of the valuable object in the chamber, the transparent material being weldable only at very high temperatures, (1) said housing parts defining an opening means permitting physical access to the object from outside the parts when the parts are in the closed position, the opening means including an opening having an axis extending perpendicularly to the housing parts and being dimensioned so that the diameter of the largest circle inscribable in the opening about said axis is smaller than the diameter of the largest sphere inscribable in the object within the confines of said chamber; and (c) a sealable lock securing the two housing parts on the closed position.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
27 words
The safety device of claim 2, further comprising a holding device in the chamber for clamping the rigid valuable object to store it securely in the chamber.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
37 words
The safety device of claim 2, wherein the holding device includes a clamping part adjustable relative to the housing parts for holding the object along the opening axis in the closed position of the two housing parts.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
43 words
The safety device of claim 3, wherein the two housing parts are telescopingly interengaging housing halves and the clamping part is a screw mounted in the other housing part in alignment with the vertical axis of the opening in the one housing part.
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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) | 1987-12-04 | 1988-06-04 | 1988-12-04 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1991-12-04 | 1992-06-04 | 1992-12-04 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1995-12-04 | 1996-06-04 | 1996-12-04 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |