US6067014A
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Cord tamper method and apparatus
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1996-08-09
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Granted: 2000-05-23
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Expires: 2016-08-09
Abstract
Abstract The present invention pertains to a security system. The system comprises a detector for producing an alarm signal. The system comprises a cord connected to the detector along which the alarm signal is transmitted. The system comprises a mechanism for securing the cord to a communication jack which produces an alarm when the cord is separated from the communication jack.
Inventors
- 👤 Edwin P. Wilson
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-02 10:35
CPC Classifications
G; G08; G08B; G08B13/00; G08B13/02; G08B13/14; G08B13/1409; G08B13/149
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 7
Claim 1
Independent Claim
132 words
A tamper proof apparatus for connecting a communication line to a wall jack comprising: a modular adaptor having a plug for engaging in communication with a receptacle of the wall jack and a first receptacle jack for engaging in communication with the communication line, said modular adaptor having an internal wiring connecting wires of the plug to wires of the first receptacle jack and a magnetically activated switch connected across two wires of the first receptacle jack; and a magnet for attaching to the wall jack adjacent to the modular adaptor such that when the modular adaptor is engaged within the wall jack within influence of the magnet, the switch is closed and when the modular adaptor is removed from the phone jack, out of influence of the magnet, the switch opens.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
132 words
A tamper proof apparatus for connecting a communication line to a wall jack comprising: a modular adaptor having a plug for engaging in communication with a receptacle of the wall jack and a first receptacle jack for engaging in communication with the communication line, said modular adaptor having an internal wiring connecting wires of the plug to wires of the first receptacle jack and a magnetically activated switch connected across two wires of the first receptacle jack; and a magnet for attaching to the wall jack adjacent to the modular adaptor such that when the modular adaptor is engaged within the wall jack within influence of the magnet, the switch is closed and when the modular adaptor is removed from the phone jack, out of influence of the magnet, the switch opens.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
39 words
A tamper proof apparatus as described in claim 1 wherein the modular adaptor comprises a second receptacle jack for engaging in communication with a second communication line, said second receptacle jack having wires in communication with said internal wiring.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
16 words
A tamper proof apparatus as described in claim 2 wherein said switch comprises a reed switch.
Claim 5
Independent Claim
179 words
An apparatus for connecting an alarm system cord to a communication jack comprising: a modular adaptor having a plug for engaging in communication with the communication jack and a first receptacle jack for engaging in communication with the alarm system cord; and a tamper circuit mechanism for indicating if the plug is removed from the communication jack and if the alarm system cord is removed from the modular adaptor, said tamper circuit mechanism connected to said modular adaptor but sensing remotely if the plug is removed from the communication jack; the tamper circuit mechanism comprises internal wiring connecting wires of the plug to wires of the first receptacle jack and a magnetically activated switch connected across two wires of the first receptacle jack; and a magnet member for attaching to the wall jack adjacent to the modular adaptor such that when the modular adaptor is engaged within the wall jack within influence of the magnet the switch is closed and when the modular adaptor is removed from the phone jack, out of influence of the magnet, the switch opens.
Claim 6
Independent Claim
179 words
An apparatus for connecting an alarm system cord to a communication jack comprising: a modular adaptor having a plug for engaging in communication with the communication jack and a first receptacle jack for engaging in communication with the alarm system cord; and a tamper circuit mechanism for indicating if the plug is removed from the communication jack and if the alarm system cord is removed from the modular adaptor, said tamper circuit mechanism connected to said modular adaptor but sensing remotely if the plug is removed from the communication jack; the tamper circuit mechanism comprises internal wiring connecting wires of the plug to wires of the first receptacle jack and a magnetically activated switch connected across two wires of the first receptacle jack; and a magnet member for attaching to the wall jack adjacent to the modular adaptor such that when the modular adaptor is engaged within the wall jack within influence of the magnet the switch is closed and when the modular adaptor is removed from the phone jack, out of influence of the magnet, the switch opens.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
37 words
An apparatus as described in claim 4 wherein the modular adaptor comprises a second receptacle jack for engaging in communication with a second communication line, said second receptacle jack having wires in communication with said internal wiring.
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