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US5056342A
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Security container for mounting to an undersurface
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1990-06-25
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Granted: 1991-10-15
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Expires: 2010-06-25
Abstract
Abstract A security box or a container assembly designed to be secured to the undersurface of a table, counter, bed frame, or like structure so as to extend beneath the undersurface in a substantially out-of-sight location and specifically adapted to hold a handgun or other applicable weapon, valuables or medication in a readily accessible location for easy removal once a cover of the container is opened. To mount the container under a bed, a mounting structure is removably attached to the bed frame so as to support the container in the preferred out-of-sight location beneath the bed in a somewhat cantilevered fashion. Mounting to other surfaces, such as under a table or counter top can be achieved by securing the top of the container to the mounting surface in such a manner as to be out of the general line of sight.
Inventors
- 👤 Robert E. Prinz
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-02 23:16
CPC Classifications
E; E05; E05G; E05G1/00; A; A47; A47C; A47C21/00; F; F41; F41C; F41C33/00; F41C33/06; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S224/00; Y10S224/912; Y10T; Y10T70/00; Y10T70/50; Y10T70/5009; Y10T70/5031
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 21
Claim 1
Independent Claim
252 words
A security box assembly designed to be mounted to the undersurface of a mounting structure, said assembly comprising: a container having a hollow interior disposed between a top portion and a base portion and an open face communicating with said hollow interior, cover means movably mounted on said container and positionable into and out of a closed, locked position defined by covering relation to said open face, said cover means being positioned and disposed on said container so as to define an at lead partially angled front portion extending upwardly at an at lead partially angled orientation from an outer edge of said base portion to an outer edge of said top portion in such a manner so as to be angled away from a line of sight, mounting means secured in supporting engagement with said top portion of the container for mounting the container to the undersurface of the mounting structure in such a manner so as to position and support the container in a substantially out-of-sight location entirely beneath the mounting structure, locking means secured to said container for maintaining said cover means in said closed, locked position, and including release means structured to release said locking means to allow movement of said cover means between said closed, locked position and an open position permitting access to said hollow interior, said front portion including a highly reflective finish on an outer surface thereof being adapted to mirror an appearance of an underlaying surface so as to effectively camouflage the container.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
252 words
A security box assembly designed to be mounted to the undersurface of a mounting structure, said assembly comprising: a container having a hollow interior disposed between a top portion and a base portion and an open face communicating with said hollow interior, cover means movably mounted on said container and positionable into and out of a closed, locked position defined by covering relation to said open face, said cover means being positioned and disposed on said container so as to define an at lead partially angled front portion extending upwardly at an at lead partially angled orientation from an outer edge of said base portion to an outer edge of said top portion in such a manner so as to be angled away from a line of sight, mounting means secured in supporting engagement with said top portion of the container for mounting the container to the undersurface of the mounting structure in such a manner so as to position and support the container in a substantially out-of-sight location entirely beneath the mounting structure, locking means secured to said container for maintaining said cover means in said closed, locked position, and including release means structured to release said locking means to allow movement of said cover means between said closed, locked position and an open position permitting access to said hollow interior, said front portion including a highly reflective finish on an outer surface thereof being adapted to mirror an appearance of an underlaying surface so as to effectively camouflage the container.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
32 words
An assembly as in claim 1 wherein said locking means comprises an electronic combination lock structured and disposed to lockingly interconnect said cover means to said container in said closed, locked position.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
59 words
An assembly as in claim 2 wherein said electronic combination locking includes a said release means comprising a combination touch pad, said release means being structured to release said locking means so as to allow movement of said cover means between said closed, locked position and said open position upon entering a predetermined combination on said combination touch pad.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
41 words
An assembly as in claim 2 wherein said electronic combination lock includes plurality of operating buttons arranged in a linear configuration being positioned and disposed to readily receive each of the users fingers simultaneously for quick entry of a numbered combination.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
19 words
An assembly as in claim 1 wherein the container is adapted to be removably mounted to a bed frame.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
70 words
An assembly as in claim 5 wherein said mounting means including a first and a second bracket structure including a first elongated mounting arm and a second elongated mounting arm, respectively, said first and second mounting arms secured to one another and said container and each bracket structure including a head portion secured to respective ones of said first and second mounting arms and removably attachable to the bed frame.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
42 words
An assembly as in claim 6 wherein each of said elongated mounting arms extend outwardly from the frame in spaced, parallel relation to one another and an substantially aligned, parallel relation to an undersurface of a bed structure resting on the frame.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
52 words
An assembly as in claim 7 wherein each of said elongated mounting arms include a plurality of spaced part apertures disposed in aligned relation to one another and each of said apertures dimensioned to receive a connector therethrough, each connector secured to an upper wall of said container in supported engagement therewith.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
29 words
An assembly as in claim 7 wherein said head portion of each bracket structure is structurally adapted to be removably attached to an L-shaped portion of the bed frame.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
79 words
An assembly as in claim 9 wherein said head portion of both said first and second bracket structures each comprise a substantially U-shaped configuration, said first elongated mounting arm secured to and extending transversely outward from an inner most ledge of said U-shaped configuration of a corresponding head portion of said first bracket and said second elongated mounting arm secured to and extending transversely outward from an outermost leg of said U-shaped head portion of said second bracket structure.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
43 words
An assembly as in claim 10 wherein aid head portion of said second bracket structure is dimensioned and configured for converging, substantially concentric position relative to both said head portion of said first bracket structure and the L-shaped portion of the bed frame.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
62 words
An assembly as in claim 9 wherein said head portion of said first bracket structure is configured and disposed in confronting engagement with both an upper edge and an outer surface of the L-shaped portion, said head portion of said second bracket structure defining a retaining portion disposed in covering, substantially enclosing relation to said head portion of said first bracket structure.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
27 words
An assembly as in claim 12 wherein said retaining portion comprises a transverse, substantially U-shaped configuration dimensioned to cover said head portion of said first bracket structure.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
31 words
An assembly as in claim 13 wherein said first and second elongated mounting arms extend transversely outward from respective ones of said head portions thereof in cantilevered support of said container.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
35 words
An assembly as in claim 14 wherein each of said elongated mounting arms include a plurality of spaced apart apertures disposed in aligned relation to one another and each dimensioned to receive a connector therethrough.
Claim 17
Dependent Claim
24 words
An assembly as in claim 15 wherein the plurality of connectors are secured to an upper wall of said container in supported engagement therewith.
Claim 18
Dependent Claim
28 words
An assembly as in claim 1 further comprising securement means mounted within said hollow interior and structurally adapted to removably secure a barrel portion of a handgun therein.
Claim 19
Dependent Claim
30 words
An assembly as in claim 17 wherein said securement means comprises two spaced apart pads each formed of a flexible material and disposed for retaining engagement with the barrel portion.
Claim 20
Dependent Claim
30 words
An assembly as in claim 17 wherein said securement means is disposed and structured to orient the handgun in a predetermined, readily accessible position within the interior of said container.
Claim 21
Dependent Claim
25 words
An assembly as in claim 1 wherein said locking means is structured so as to be operable without the need of direct viewing or light.
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