US4891478A
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Anti-theft system
Assignee: GOLD PETER N 465 NORTH WOOD ROAD ROCVILLE CENTRE NY 11570
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Filing: 1988-05-09
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Granted: 1990-01-02
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Expires: 2008-05-09
Abstract
Abstract A dwelling security system includes, in a strategic location behind the dwelling wall which mounts the door into the dwelling, an auxiliary switch that has a small diameter tube and switch contacts at the end of the tube, such that access to the switch contacts at the ens must be made through the tube, by using an insertable probe. The entrance opening into the tube through which the probe is inserted is `hidden` by being disguised as a decorative feature of the dwelling wall.
Inventors
- 👤 Peter N. Gold
- 👤 Louis M. Vagnone
- 👤 Richard Raheb
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-05 05:45
CPC Classifications
B; B60; B60R; B60R25/00; B60R25/20; B60R25/21; B60R25/01; B60R25/04
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
182 words
A switch for use in a security system comprising a cooperating pair of electrical contacts consisting of a first stationary contact and a second movable contact normally in a spaced clearance position therefrom so as to correspondingly provide said switch with a normally open condition, a switch mounting member in the form of a hollow tube bounding a smooth cylindrical operative compartment oriented lengthwise thereof having a first opening at a distal end of said compartment and a second opening at an opposite proximal end thereof, said pair of contacts being mounted in said distal end first opening of said compartment and said hollow tube being attached with said proximal end second opening adjacent to and affixed to a support wall, so as to position said pair of contacts in a rearwardly spaced relation behind said support wall, said support wall having an opening aligned with said second opening and of the same cross-section, and a probe, sized to project into said compartment and electrically close said contacts, whereby the presence of said switch is undetectable except for said support wall opening.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
182 words
A switch for use in a security system comprising a cooperating pair of electrical contacts consisting of a first stationary contact and a second movable contact normally in a spaced clearance position therefrom so as to correspondingly provide said switch with a normally open condition, a switch mounting member in the form of a hollow tube bounding a smooth cylindrical operative compartment oriented lengthwise thereof having a first opening at a distal end of said compartment and a second opening at an opposite proximal end thereof, said pair of contacts being mounted in said distal end first opening of said compartment and said hollow tube being attached with said proximal end second opening adjacent to and affixed to a support wall, so as to position said pair of contacts in a rearwardly spaced relation behind said support wall, said support wall having an opening aligned with said second opening and of the same cross-section, and a probe, sized to project into said compartment and electrically close said contacts, whereby the presence of said switch is undetectable except for said support wall opening.
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) | 1993-01-01 | 1993-07-03 | 1994-01-02 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1997-01-01 | 1997-07-03 | 1998-01-02 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 2001-01-01 | 2001-07-03 | 2002-01-02 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |