US4788532A
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Combined belt and alarm
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1987-06-10
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Granted: 1988-11-29
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Expires: 2007-06-10
Abstract
Abstract A conventional belt for supporting articles of clothing includes a battery powered audible alarm. A conventional spring biased on-and-off push button switch is used to selectively turn the alarm on and off. A key system is also used to prevent the alarm from being silenced once activated.
Inventors
- 👤 Robert Maldonado
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-31 17:35
CPC Classifications
G; G08; G08B; G08B13/00; G08B13/02; G08B13/14; G08B13/149
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 3
Claim 1
Independent Claim
170 words
A personal portable alarm system comprising: belt means designed to be worn around a torso portion of a wearer; audible alarm means comprising a siren fixedly secured to said belt means; a battery pack for supplying operating power to said siren; said battery pack being retained within a holding pocket formed in said belt means; switch means for facilitating a selective manual actuation of said audible alarm means; said switch means comprising a push button switch positioned to operate a slide means associated therewith, said slide means serving to close an electrical circuit connecting said battery pack to said audible alarm means, and key means operative to move said slide means into an open circuit condition; and wherein said key means is insertible into a housing holding said slide means, said key means having a plurality of prongs which abut against said slide means during an insertion of said key means into said housing, said prongs moving said slide means into said open circuit condition when inserted into said housing.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
170 words
A personal portable alarm system comprising: belt means designed to be worn around a torso portion of a wearer; audible alarm means comprising a siren fixedly secured to said belt means; a battery pack for supplying operating power to said siren; said battery pack being retained within a holding pocket formed in said belt means; switch means for facilitating a selective manual actuation of said audible alarm means; said switch means comprising a push button switch positioned to operate a slide means associated therewith, said slide means serving to close an electrical circuit connecting said battery pack to said audible alarm means, and key means operative to move said slide means into an open circuit condition; and wherein said key means is insertible into a housing holding said slide means, said key means having a plurality of prongs which abut against said slide means during an insertion of said key means into said housing, said prongs moving said slide means into said open circuit condition when inserted into said housing.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
23 words
The personal portable alarm system as described in claim 1, and further including a low power indicating light associated with said battery pack.
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) | 1991-11-29 | 1992-05-30 | 1992-11-29 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1995-11-29 | 1996-05-30 | 1996-11-29 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1999-11-29 | 2000-05-30 | 2000-11-29 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |