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US4833456A Expired / Lapsed US ⏱️ 0.0 years remaining

Ski security device

Assignee: SUMMIT SPORTS Inc A CA CORP
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Filing: 1988-03-01
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Granted: 1989-05-23
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Expires: 2008-03-01
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Abstract

Abstract An anti-theft alarm device for portable articles is disclosed. The device comprises a motion sensing component for sensing movement of the device and for generating an alarm actuating signal in response to such movement. A conductive tether is attached to the device and extends around the article, holding the article in a predetermined position in relation to the device, and for generating an alarm activating signal upon disconnection of the cable to permit movement of the article from a predetermined position. A microprocessor is provided to receive alarm activating signals from the motion sensing component and the conductive tether, and to receive input signals entered by digital code entering means connected to the microprocessor.

Inventors

  • 👤 Elmer J. Heller

Bibliographic Details

Application Number —
Jurisdiction US
Data Source google_patents
Last Synchronized 2026-10-29 20:39
CPC Classifications
A; A63; A63C; A63C11/00; A63C11/004; A63C11/005

Claims Analysis

Total Claims: 11
Claim 1
Independent Claim 215 words
An anti-theft alarm device for portable articles, said device comprising: a motion sensing component for sensing movement of said device and for generating an alarm actuating signal in response to said movement; a conductive tether attached to said device and extending around said article(s) for holding said article(s) in a predetermined position in relation to said device and for generating an alarm actuating signal upon disconnection of said tether as would permit movement of said article(s) from said position; a microprocessor adapted to receive said alarm actuating signal from said motion sensing component and said conductive tether and to receive input signals entered by a digital code entering means connected to said microprocessor whereby input signals may be entered into said microprocessor; and a microprocessor component adapted to receive input from an operator of said device and to receive input from said motion sensing component and said conductive tether, whereby said microprocessor will emit an alarm generating signal upon receiving a predetermined output from said motion sensing component as well as upon receiving a signal resulting from unauthorized disconnection of said tether cable and wherein said microprocessor is specifically adapted to emit an alarm generating signal only after receiving two or more consecutive signals from said motion sensing component over a predetermined period of time.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim 215 words
An anti-theft alarm device for portable articles, said device comprising: a motion sensing component for sensing movement of said device and for generating an alarm actuating signal in response to said movement; a conductive tether attached to said device and extending around said article(s) for holding said article(s) in a predetermined position in relation to said device and for generating an alarm actuating signal upon disconnection of said tether as would permit movement of said article(s) from said position; a microprocessor adapted to receive said alarm actuating signal from said motion sensing component and said conductive tether and to receive input signals entered by a digital code entering means connected to said microprocessor whereby input signals may be entered into said microprocessor; and a microprocessor component adapted to receive input from an operator of said device and to receive input from said motion sensing component and said conductive tether, whereby said microprocessor will emit an alarm generating signal upon receiving a predetermined output from said motion sensing component as well as upon receiving a signal resulting from unauthorized disconnection of said tether cable and wherein said microprocessor is specifically adapted to emit an alarm generating signal only after receiving two or more consecutive signals from said motion sensing component over a predetermined period of time.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim 20 words
The device of claim 1 wherein said microprocessor is adapted to receive an "unlock" code prior to becoming fully armed.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim 23 words
The device of claim 2 wherein said device is adapted to receive entry of said unlock code through said digital code entering means.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim 229 words
An anti-theft alarm device for portable articles, said device comprising: a motion sensing component for sensing movement of said device and for generating an alarm actuating signal in response to said movement; a conductive tether attached to said device and extending around said article(s) for holding said article(s) in a predetermined position in relation to said device and for generating an alarm actuating signal upon disconnection of said tether as would permit movement of said article(s) from said position; a microprocessor adapted to receive said alarm actuating signal from said motion sensing component and said conductive tether and to receive input signals entered by a digital code entering means connected to said microprocessor whereby input signals may be entered into said microprocessor; and a microprocessor component adapted to receive input from an operator of said device and to receive input from said motion sensing component and said conductive tether, whereby said microprocessor will emit an alarm generating signal upon receiving a predetermined output from said motion sensing component as well as upon receiving a signal resulting from unauthorized disconnection of said tether cable and wherein said microprocessor is further adapted to receive a specific sensitivity input from the operator whereby the microprocessor will be adapted to wait a given amount of time between sensing a first motion and detecting a second motion sufficient to activate the alarm generating signal.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim 229 words
An anti-theft alarm device for portable articles, said device comprising: a motion sensing component for sensing movement of said device and for generating an alarm actuating signal in response to said movement; a conductive tether attached to said device and extending around said article(s) for holding said article(s) in a predetermined position in relation to said device and for generating an alarm actuating signal upon disconnection of said tether as would permit movement of said article(s) from said position; a microprocessor adapted to receive said alarm actuating signal from said motion sensing component and said conductive tether and to receive input signals entered by a digital code entering means connected to said microprocessor whereby input signals may be entered into said microprocessor; and a microprocessor component adapted to receive input from an operator of said device and to receive input from said motion sensing component and said conductive tether, whereby said microprocessor will emit an alarm generating signal upon receiving a predetermined output from said motion sensing component as well as upon receiving a signal resulting from unauthorized disconnection of said tether cable and wherein said microprocessor is further adapted to receive a specific sensitivity input from the operator whereby the microprocessor will be adapted to wait a given amount of time between sensing a first motion and detecting a second motion sufficient to activate the alarm generating signal.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim 29 words
The device of claim 4 wherein said microprocessor is further adapted to return to a general armed mode if a second motion is not sensed within said time period.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim 32 words
The device of claim 5 wherein said microprocessor is further adapted to receive an "alarm duration" input from the operator whereby the duration of said alarm generating signal will be specifically controlled.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim 26 words
The device of claim 6 wherein said microprocessor is further adapted to trigger said alarm to emit periodic beeps while said device is armed and functioning.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim 32 words
The device of claim 7 wherein the programming of said microprocessor to emit said periodic beeps is achieved by entry of a specifically discernible unlock code via said digital code entering means.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim 38 words
The device of claim 8 wherein said microprocessor is adapted such that entry of an unlock code ending in an even number will cause said alarm to beep every ten seconds while said device is armed and functioning.

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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows

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3.5 Years (Year 4) 1992-05-22 1992-11-21 1993-05-23 $2000.00 Window Closed / Lapsed
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