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Portable mechanical burglar alarm
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1989-11-15
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Granted: 1991-06-11
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Expires: 2009-11-15
Abstract
Abstract A portable mechanical burglar alarm for monitoring doors and windows includes a base plate having a back surface provided with a plurality of suction cups for releasable securement adjacent a door or window. A pair of bells are secured in spaced relation on a front surface of the base plate and a pivotal oscillating clapper arm is disposed therebetween. A spring powered bell ringing mechanism is enclosed by a housing on a front surface of the base plate. A trigger mechanism within the housing is operative to actuate the bell ringing mechanism upon disengagement of an adjustable abutment stop member from contact with a door or window frame upon opening of the door or window. A retaining mechanism within the housing prevents unauthorized resetting of the trigger mechanism subsequent to activation, to prevent the ringing bells from being silenced.
Inventors
- 👤 Budrick S. Caraba
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-31 06:06
CPC Classifications
G; G08; G08B; G08B13/00; G08B13/02; G08B13/08
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 22
Claim 1
Independent Claim
132 words
A portable mechanical burglar alarm actuated by relative movement of first and second structural members, comprising: a base plate; at least one suction cup on a back surface of said base plate for mounting said base plate on a first structural member; a pair of bells secured in aligned spaced relation on a front surface of said base plate; a pivotal clapper arm disposed between said bells; a spring powered bell ringing mechanism operably connected to said clapper arm for striking said arm in an alternating manner against each of said bells; trigger means mounted on said base plate for actuating said ringing mechanism in response to relative movement between the first and the second structural member; and means coacting with said trigger means for preventing unauthorized resetting of said trigger means.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
132 words
A portable mechanical burglar alarm actuated by relative movement of first and second structural members, comprising: a base plate; at least one suction cup on a back surface of said base plate for mounting said base plate on a first structural member; a pair of bells secured in aligned spaced relation on a front surface of said base plate; a pivotal clapper arm disposed between said bells; a spring powered bell ringing mechanism operably connected to said clapper arm for striking said arm in an alternating manner against each of said bells; trigger means mounted on said base plate for actuating said ringing mechanism in response to relative movement between the first and the second structural member; and means coacting with said trigger means for preventing unauthorized resetting of said trigger means.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
142 words
The portable mechanical burglar alarm of claim 1, wherein said bell ringing mechanism comprises a first gear mounted for rotation with respect to said base plate on a rotary shaft; a coil spring surrounding said rotary shaft, said coil spring having a first end secured to said rotary shaft and a second end secured to said base plate; a ratchet wheel mounted on said rotary shaft; a second gear mounted on an offsetting rotary crank arm and in mesh with said first gear; said clapper arm having an end portion secured to said offset rotary crank arm; an elongated slot formed in an intermediate portion of said clapper arm; and a pivotal mounting shaft secured to said base plate extending through said slot in said clapper arm, whereby rotation of said rotary crank arm effects a pivotal oscillation of said clapper arm.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
17 words
The portable mechanical burglar alarm of claim 1, wherein said bell ringing mechanism includes a ratchet wheel.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
22 words
The portable mechanical burglar alarm of claim 22, wherein said trigger means includes a plunger movable into engagement with said ratchet wheel.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
20 words
The portable mechanical burglar alarm of claim 4, further comprising a spring biasing said plunger away from said ratchet wheel.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
31 words
The portable mechanical burglar alarm of claim 5, further comprising an abutment stop disposed for abutment with the second structural member for maintaining said plunger in engagement with said ratchet wheel.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
16 words
The portable mechanical burglar alarm of claim 4, wherein said abutment stop is adjustable in length.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
19 words
The portable mechanical burglar alarm of claim 7, wherein said abutment stop is in threaded engagement with said plunger.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
75 words
The portable mechanical burglar alarm of claim 4, wherein said means for preventing unauthorized resetting of said trigger means includes a retaining pin mounted for movement transverse to said plunger; a recess formed in said plunger dimensioned for engagement with said retaining pin; and a spring biasing said retaining pin toward said plunger, whereby said retaining pin engages said recess in said plunger upon movement of said plunger out of engagement with said ratchet wheel.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
30 words
The portable mechanical burglar alarm of claim 9, further comprising a slide member secured to said retaining pin for manually disengaging said retaining pin from said recess in said plunger.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
36 words
The portable mechanical burglar alarm of claim 10, further comprising a housing enclosing said plunger, said retaining pin and said ratchet wheel; and a slot formed in said housing allowing limited access to said slide member.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
96 words
A portable mechanical burglar alarm for monitoring a door or window, comprising: a base plate; at least one suction cup on said base plate for mounting said base plate adjacent to a door or window to be monitored; at least one bell secured to said base plate; a spring powered bell ringing mechanism on said base plate for ringing said bell; trigger means operably mounted on the base plate for actuating said ringing mechanism upon opening of a door or window; and means coacting with said trigger means for preventing unauthorized resetting of said trigger means.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
96 words
A portable mechanical burglar alarm for monitoring a door or window, comprising: a base plate; at least one suction cup on said base plate for mounting said base plate adjacent to a door or window to be monitored; at least one bell secured to said base plate; a spring powered bell ringing mechanism on said base plate for ringing said bell; trigger means operably mounted on the base plate for actuating said ringing mechanism upon opening of a door or window; and means coacting with said trigger means for preventing unauthorized resetting of said trigger means.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
17 words
The portable mechanical burglar alarm of claim 12, wherein said bell ringing mechanism includes a ratchet wheel.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
22 words
The portable mechanical burglar alarm of claim 13, wherein said trigger means includes a plunger movable into engagement with said ratchet wheel.
Claim 17
Dependent Claim
20 words
The portable mechanical burglar alarm of claim 14, further comprising a spring biasing said plunger away from said ratchet wheel.
Claim 18
Dependent Claim
31 words
The portable mechanical burglar alarm of claim 15, further comprising an abutment stop disposed for abutment with a door or window for maintaining said plunger in engagement with said ratchet wheel.
Claim 19
Dependent Claim
16 words
The portable mechanical burglar alarm of claim 16, wherein said abutment stop is adjustable in length.
Claim 20
Dependent Claim
19 words
The portable mechanical burglar alarm of claim 17, wherein said abutment stop is in threaded engagement with said plunger.
Claim 21
Dependent Claim
75 words
The portable mechanical burglar alarm of claim 16, wherein said means for preventing unauthorized resetting of said trigger means includes a retaining pin mounted for movement transverse to said plunger; a recess formed in said plunger dimensioned for engagement with said retaining pin; and a spring biasing said retaining pin toward said plunger, whereby said retaining pin engages said recess in said plunger upon movement of said plunger out of engagement with said ratchet wheel.
Claim 22
Dependent Claim
56 words
The portable mechanical burglar alarm of claim 19, further comprising a slide member secured to said retaining pin for manually disengaging said retaining pin from said recess in said plunger; a housing enclosing said plunger, said retaining pin and said ratchet wheel; and a slot formed in said housing allowing limited access to said slide member.
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