US4908607A
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Anti-pickpocket alarm
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1989-02-23
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Granted: 1990-03-13
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Expires: 2009-02-23
Abstract
Abstract A security apparatus for alerting an individual that their wallet or the like device has been stolen from their person includes a housing containing an alarm concealed within the wallet and tethered to the individual or another article being carried. The wallet alarm sounds whcn the wallet is removed far enough to tighten and disconnect the tether from the wallet. This action activates the alarm. In another embodiment, a second alarm concealed on the person or in a handbag is also activated simultaneously when the tether is pulled, alerting the wearer as well as the distant thief.
Inventors
- 👤 Julian J. Yannotti
- 👤 Thomas Johnson
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-25 09:03
CPC Classifications
G; G08; G08B; G08B13/00; G08B13/02; G08B13/14; G08B13/149
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 9
Claim 1
Independent Claim
154 words
A portable security apparatus comprising; a remote housing adapted to be carried within an article desired to be protected by an individual, an energy source within said housing, an alarm device adapted to be driven by said energy source, a flexible elongated tether having opposite end portions, said tether being long enough so that when stretched from an individual the end distal of the individual is out of reach of the individual, connection means on one said tether end portion removably joining said tether to said housing, said alarm device activated upon separation of said tether from said remote housing, a local housing adapted to be carried adjacent the person of said individual, a second alarm device within said local housing, detachable securing means joining said other tether end portion to said local housing, and an energy source within said local housing and adapted to drive said second alarm device within said local housing.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
154 words
A portable security apparatus comprising; a remote housing adapted to be carried within an article desired to be protected by an individual, an energy source within said housing, an alarm device adapted to be driven by said energy source, a flexible elongated tether having opposite end portions, said tether being long enough so that when stretched from an individual the end distal of the individual is out of reach of the individual, connection means on one said tether end portion removably joining said tether to said housing, said alarm device activated upon separation of said tether from said remote housing, a local housing adapted to be carried adjacent the person of said individual, a second alarm device within said local housing, detachable securing means joining said other tether end portion to said local housing, and an energy source within said local housing and adapted to drive said second alarm device within said local housing.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
29 words
A portable security apparatus according to claim 1 wherein, said connection means includes a plug on said tether one end portion engageable with a mating receptacle on said housing.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
28 words
A portable security apparatus according to claim 1 wherein, said tether comprises an electrically conductive member which when joined to said housings prevents activation of said alarm devices.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
42 words
A portable security apparatus according to claim 1 wherein, said tether comprises an electrically conductive member, whereby activation of said remote housing alarm device is caused by disconnection of said tether which causes said local housing alarm device simultaneously to be activated.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
36 words
A portable security apparatus according to claim 1 wherein, said tether comprises an electrically conductive member, and said local housing energy source is adapted to recharge said energy source in said remote housing, through said tether.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
16 words
A portable security apparatus according to claim 1 wherein, said alarm device comprises an audible alarm.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
17 words
A portable security apparatus according to claim 1 wherein, said second alarm device comprises an audible alarm.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
25 words
A portable security apparatus according to claim 1 wherein, both said alarm devices comprise audible alarms with each said audible alarm emitting a distinctive signal.
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