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Cordless remote alarm transmission apparatus
Assignee: Tattletale Portable Alarm Systems Inc
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Filing: 1998-07-15
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Granted: 2000-04-11
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Expires: 2018-07-15
Abstract
Abstract A portable alarm system in which the alarm functions are contained within a portable enclosure, communication is maintained between the alarm system and wireless security devices, and the alarm is capable of initiating a telephone call to a security monitoring station either by conventional hard-wired telephone lines by cellular transmission, by 1900 megahertz PCS or by other wireless technology. The system may include a wireless/cordless line seizure feature to use a nearby landline if the system is plugged into a landline that has been disabled. The system may also include a vibration/shock sensor to activate the alarm functions if the portable unit is moved or attempted to be destroyed by an intruder.
Inventors
- 👤 Brian K. Hess
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-29 17:07
CPC Classifications
G; G08; G08B; G08B25/00; G08B25/008; B; B29; B29C; B29C49/00; G08B13/00; G08B13/02; G08B13/08; G08B13/22; G08B13/24; G08B13/2491; G08B13/2494; G08B15/00; G08B15/001; G08B19/00; G08B25/01; G08B25/08; G08B25/10; G08B25/14; G08B7/00; G08B7/06; B29L; B29L2031/00; B29L2031/34; B29L2031/3431
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 14
Claim 1
Independent Claim
108 words
A portable alarm system, comprising: a) a portable enclosure; b) a microprocessor secured within said enclosure; c) a wireless receiver adapted to receive an alarm signal from at least one zone at a structure being monitored, said wireless receiver secured within said enclosure and electrically connected to said microprocessor; d) a communications device in electrical communication with said microprocessor, said communications device adapted to initiate and complete a transmission when said receiver receives said signal, to a location apart from said structure; and e) a means for capturing dial-tone and transmitting said dial-tone to said communication device, said means for capturing dial-tone remotely located from said portable enclosure.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
108 words
A portable alarm system, comprising: a) a portable enclosure; b) a microprocessor secured within said enclosure; c) a wireless receiver adapted to receive an alarm signal from at least one zone at a structure being monitored, said wireless receiver secured within said enclosure and electrically connected to said microprocessor; d) a communications device in electrical communication with said microprocessor, said communications device adapted to initiate and complete a transmission when said receiver receives said signal, to a location apart from said structure; and e) a means for capturing dial-tone and transmitting said dial-tone to said communication device, said means for capturing dial-tone remotely located from said portable enclosure.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
16 words
An alarm system according to claim 1, wherein said communications device is secured within said enclosure.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
28 words
An alarm system according to claim 1, wherein said a means for capturing dial-tone and transmitting said dial-tone is comprised of a line seizure device and a transmitter.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
23 words
An alarm system according to claim 1, wherein said communication device has a receiver for receiving signals from said means for capturing dial-tone.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
148 words
A portable alarm system, comprising: a) a portable enclosure; b) a microprocess or secured within said enclosure; c) a wireless receiver adapted to receive an alarm signal from at least one zone at a structure being monitored, said wireless receiver in electrical communication with said microprocessor; d) a device physically remote from said portable enclosure for obtaining communication to a remote security station; and e) a cordless communications device in electrical communication with said microprocessor, said cordless communications device adapted to initiate a transmission when said receiver receives said alarm signal, to a location apart from said structure, said cordless communication device adapted for communicating with said device for obtaining communication with a remote security station; wherein said device physically remote from said portable enclosure for obtaining communication to a remote security station allows an alarm call to be sent from a location remote from said portable enclosure.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
148 words
A portable alarm system, comprising: a) a portable enclosure; b) a microprocess or secured within said enclosure; c) a wireless receiver adapted to receive an alarm signal from at least one zone at a structure being monitored, said wireless receiver in electrical communication with said microprocessor; d) a device physically remote from said portable enclosure for obtaining communication to a remote security station; and e) a cordless communications device in electrical communication with said microprocessor, said cordless communications device adapted to initiate a transmission when said receiver receives said alarm signal, to a location apart from said structure, said cordless communication device adapted for communicating with said device for obtaining communication with a remote security station; wherein said device physically remote from said portable enclosure for obtaining communication to a remote security station allows an alarm call to be sent from a location remote from said portable enclosure.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
31 words
An alarm system according to claim 5, wherein said device for obtaining communication with a remote security station is comprised of a line seizure unit for capturing dial-tone and a transmitter.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
34 words
An alarm system according to claim 6, wherein said means for communicating with said device for obtaining communication with a remote security station is comprised of a receiver for accepting signals from said transmitter.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
114 words
A portable alarm system, comprising: a) a portable enclosure; b) a microprocessor secured within said enclosure; c) an intruder detection device in electrical communication with said microprocessor; d) a transmission device physically remote from said portable enclosure for obtaining communication to a remote security station; and e) a wireless communications device in electrical communication with said microprocessor, said wireless communications device adapted to initiate a wireless transmission to said transmission device physically remote from said portable enclosure for obtaining communication with a remote security station; wherein said transmission device physically remote from said portable enclosure for obtaining communication to a remote security station is adapted to establish a connection with a remote security station.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
114 words
A portable alarm system, comprising: a) a portable enclosure; b) a microprocessor secured within said enclosure; c) an intruder detection device in electrical communication with said microprocessor; d) a transmission device physically remote from said portable enclosure for obtaining communication to a remote security station; and e) a wireless communications device in electrical communication with said microprocessor, said wireless communications device adapted to initiate a wireless transmission to said transmission device physically remote from said portable enclosure for obtaining communication with a remote security station; wherein said transmission device physically remote from said portable enclosure for obtaining communication to a remote security station is adapted to establish a connection with a remote security station.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
29 words
A portable alarm system according to claim 8, wherein said transmission device physically remote from said portable establishes a connection with said remote security station through a telephone landline.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
48 words
A portable alarm system according to claim 8, wherein said wireless communications device transmits a telephone number of the remote security station to said transmission device physically remote from said portable; and wherein said transmission device is adapted to store the data received from the wireless communication device.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
30 words
A portable alarm system according to claim 8, wherein said transmission device physically remote from said portable establishes a connection with said remote security station through a wireless transmission means.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 2003-04-11 | 2003-10-11 | 2004-04-11 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 2007-04-11 | 2007-10-11 | 2008-04-11 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 2011-04-11 | 2011-10-11 | 2012-04-11 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |