US5153561A
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Secured valuable box for beach goers
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1990-09-19
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Granted: 1992-10-06
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Expires: 2010-09-19
Abstract
Abstract A container, e.g., case or bag, has an internal compartment with an access opening that is entirely closed with a cover having a clasp that cooperates with a latch of an electronic lock carried on the container. Preferably, the cover carries a key pad on its external surface and the key pad is in circuit to an alarm system that includes a control unit, power supply, motion and/or shock detector, and an audible alarm such as a siren. Most preferably, the power supply comprises one and preferably a pair of panels of solar cells which are also located on an external surface of the top cover. The container has one or more handles which can include a shoulder carrying strap. Preferably the container is formed of a thermally insulating material so that the container also serves as a cooler for beverage cans and the like.
Inventors
- 👤 Eric S. Johnson
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-03 08:51
CPC Classifications
E; E05; E05G; E05G1/00; E05G1/005; A; A45; A45C; A45C13/00; A45C13/18; A45C13/24; G; G08; G08B; G08B13/00; G08B13/02; G08B13/14; G08B13/149; Y; Y10; Y10T; Y10T70/00; Y10T70/70; Y10T70/7051; Y10T70/7062; Y10T70/7068
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 10
Claim 1
Independent Claim
229 words
A portable container for valuables which comprises: a. a closed receptacle having a interior chamber with an access opening in its top surface; b. a to cover hinged to said receptacle and moveable between an open position and a closed position totally closing said opening; c. a lock including a latch carried on said top cover and cooperative with a clasp carried on said receptacle; d. resilient means in said lock biasing said latch into a locked engagement with said clasp, and a solenoid carried on said container and cooperative with said lock to release said lock against the bias of said resilient means; e. a keypad carried on said top cover at a location exposed to view and free access; f. an electrical power supply carried by said container; and g. an alarm and control circuit carried on said top cover and in circuit with said power supply, keypad and solenoid including storage means whereby a code can be stored in said alarm and control circuit and accessed through said keypad to activate said solenoid; h. alarm means carried by said container; i. motion detection means also carried by said top cover and in circuit between said power supply, alarm and control circuit and said alarm means, whereby said keypad can arm said alarm to respond to a signal from said motion detection means, or disarm said alarm.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
229 words
A portable container for valuables which comprises: a. a closed receptacle having a interior chamber with an access opening in its top surface; b. a to cover hinged to said receptacle and moveable between an open position and a closed position totally closing said opening; c. a lock including a latch carried on said top cover and cooperative with a clasp carried on said receptacle; d. resilient means in said lock biasing said latch into a locked engagement with said clasp, and a solenoid carried on said container and cooperative with said lock to release said lock against the bias of said resilient means; e. a keypad carried on said top cover at a location exposed to view and free access; f. an electrical power supply carried by said container; and g. an alarm and control circuit carried on said top cover and in circuit with said power supply, keypad and solenoid including storage means whereby a code can be stored in said alarm and control circuit and accessed through said keypad to activate said solenoid; h. alarm means carried by said container; i. motion detection means also carried by said top cover and in circuit between said power supply, alarm and control circuit and said alarm means, whereby said keypad can arm said alarm to respond to a signal from said motion detection means, or disarm said alarm.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
19 words
The container of claim 1 whereby said keypad is the only operator-input device for said alarm and control circuit.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
27 words
The container of claim 1 wherein said receptacle is a box formed entirely of cellular plastic foam to provide thermally insulating walls to provide a portable cooler.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
18 words
The container of claim 1 wherein said keypad is carried on the top surface of said top cover.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
24 words
The container of claim 1 wherein said power supply includes a panel of solar cells carried on the top surface of said top cover.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
16 words
The container of claim 1 including a carrying handle on said top cover of said container.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
14 words
The container of claim 6 wherein said handle is centrally located on said cover.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
30 words
The container of claim 1 wherein said receptacle is a box with opposite end side walls and including a carrying strap attached to said opposite end walls of said container.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
21 words
The container of claim 8 wherein opposite ends of said strap are attached to said opposite end walls of said container.
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