US5499014A
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Security alarm system
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1994-07-01
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Granted: 1996-03-12
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Expires: 2014-07-01
Abstract
Abstract A security alarm system includes a wireless transmitter unit, a portable control unit, and a receiver unit. The transmitter unit includes a sensor for detecting the opening of a door or window to a protected area and an alarm signal generator for providing an alarm signal wherein the alarm signal generator is controlled by the sensor. The control unit includes an arm signal generator for providing and transmitting an arm signal and a disarm signal generator for providing and transmitting a disarm signal. The receiver unit includes an alarm for indicating unauthorized opening of the door or window to the protected area, a first circuit for receiving the alarm signal from the transmitter unit and activating the alarm when the alarm is armed, a second circuit for receiving the arm signal from the control unit and arming the alarm, and a third circuit for receiving the disarm signal from the control unit and disarming the alarm and for turning the alarm off when the alarm is activated.
Inventors
- 👤 Gordon E. Greenwaldt
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-28 23:44
CPC Classifications
G; G08; G08B; G08B1/00; G08B1/08; G08B13/00; G08B13/02; G08B13/08
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 10
Claim 1
Independent Claim
294 words
A portable security alarm system consisting of: a portable wireless transmitter unit including: sensor means for detecting the opening of a door or window in a protected area; alarm signal generating means for providing an alarm signal, the alarm signal generating means being controlled by the sensor means; mounting means for removably attaching the transmitter unit to a door or window so that the transmitter is portable; a portable wireless control unit which provides the exclusive means for arming and disarming the alarm system, the control unit including: emergency panic signal generating means including a panic button for providing and transmitting an emergency panic signal; arm signal generating means including an arm button for providing and transmitting an arm signal; disarm signal generating means including a disarm button for providing and transmitting a disarm signal; and a portable wireless receiver unit operable stand alone and when connected to an external power source, the receiver unit does not have any control indicators thereon such that the receiver unit can be located in an out-of-the-way or hidden location, the receiver unit including: an audible alarm for indicating unauthorized opening of the door or window in the protected area; first circuit means for receiving the alarm signal directly from the transmitter unit and activating the alarm when the alarm is armed via a direct electrical connection to the alarm; second circuit means for receiving the arm signal from the control unit and arming the alarm; third circuit means for receiving the disarm signal from the control unit and disarming the alarm and for turning the alarm off when the alarm is activated; and fourth circuit means for receiving the emergency panic signal from the control unit and activating the alarm whether or not the alarm is armed.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
294 words
A portable security alarm system consisting of: a portable wireless transmitter unit including: sensor means for detecting the opening of a door or window in a protected area; alarm signal generating means for providing an alarm signal, the alarm signal generating means being controlled by the sensor means; mounting means for removably attaching the transmitter unit to a door or window so that the transmitter is portable; a portable wireless control unit which provides the exclusive means for arming and disarming the alarm system, the control unit including: emergency panic signal generating means including a panic button for providing and transmitting an emergency panic signal; arm signal generating means including an arm button for providing and transmitting an arm signal; disarm signal generating means including a disarm button for providing and transmitting a disarm signal; and a portable wireless receiver unit operable stand alone and when connected to an external power source, the receiver unit does not have any control indicators thereon such that the receiver unit can be located in an out-of-the-way or hidden location, the receiver unit including: an audible alarm for indicating unauthorized opening of the door or window in the protected area; first circuit means for receiving the alarm signal directly from the transmitter unit and activating the alarm when the alarm is armed via a direct electrical connection to the alarm; second circuit means for receiving the arm signal from the control unit and arming the alarm; third circuit means for receiving the disarm signal from the control unit and disarming the alarm and for turning the alarm off when the alarm is activated; and fourth circuit means for receiving the emergency panic signal from the control unit and activating the alarm whether or not the alarm is armed.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
22 words
The security alarm of claim 1, wherein the receiver unit includes means audible for indicating that the alarm is armed and disarmed.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
22 words
The security alarm of claim 1, wherein the mounting means is selected from a group consisting of nails, screws bolts and adhesive.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
26 words
The security alarm of claim 1, wherein the receiver unit further includes electrical connection means for connecting the receiver unit to a standard household power source.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
31 words
The security alarm of claim 4, wherein the receiver unit further includes battery backup means for powering the receiver unit in the event of a failure of the household power source.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
14 words
The security alarm of claim 1, wherein the sensor means is a pushbutton switch.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
36 words
The security alarm of claim 1, wherein the arm signal generating means includes a pushbutton switch which is normally open so that when the switch is activated the arm signal is transmitted to the receiver unit.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
36 words
The security alarm of claim 1, wherein the disarm signal generating means includes a pushbutton switch which is normally open so that when the switch is activated the disarm signal is transmitted to the receiver unit.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
35 words
The wireless, portable security alarm system of claim 1, wherein the transmitter unit includes a magnetic sensor for detecting the opening of the door or window, and for providing the alarm signal in response thereto.
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