Abstract: A security closures are adapted to be secured over windows or other openings in a wall of a building. The security closures are fixed to the building in a manner to substantially prevent removal of the closure from the exterior of the building. On the other hand, the security closures provide ways to secure the security closures from the interior of the building while minimizing any obstruction to work being done inside the building.

Abstract: The present invention entails a removable modular security enclosure for the internal cargo area of prisoner transport vans where each compartment within the security enclosure is defined by an interconnection of four walls and a roof panel. Any of the components defining the enclosure may be comprised of multiple interconnected sections. Sections and components of the enclosure are interconnected by such means as fasteners or interlocking devices. The walls of the enclosure are connected to the floor of the van where said floor serves as the floor of the enclosure. Access to a compartment is provided by a securable port in one of the defining walls. Benches may be provided along the walls inside the enclosure. When the security enclosure is composed of two separate compartments, a common wall may be used where the two compartments are in contact. Any compartment may also be provided with an adjustable vertical partition for dividing the compartment into two smaller subcompartments.

Abstract: This invention relates to a sunshade anti-theft window which is composed of an anti-theft window and a rolling curtain; wherein the anti-theft window having a pivot arm installed at its bottom, the pivot arm being pivoted on bottom of window-still. The rolling curtain is installed on top of the window-still and have a rolling shaft and a sunshade curtain winded on the rolling shaft, the end of sunshade curtain being connected with top of the anti-theft window. The anti-theft window can be pushed outwardly and rotated around the pivot arm, meanwhile, the sunshade curtain will he dragged openly by the anti-theft window for shading sunlight, furthermore, the sunshade curtain can be returned to original position by means of a tension spring installed on the rolling curtain when the anti-theft is dragged inwardly.

Abstract: A metal barrier including a rectangular metal frame having a plurality of plug holes on the inside on two opposite vertical sides and two opposite horizontal sides thereof; a plurality of transverse metal tubes mounted within the rectangular metal frame and having respective both ends respectively and fitted into the plug holes on the opposite vertical sides of the rectangular metal frame, each transverse metal tube having a row of through holes; and a plurality of longitudinal metal tubes intersected with the transverse metal tubes and mounted within the rectangular metal frame, the longitudinal metal tubes being respectively inserted through the through holes of the transverse metal tubes and having respective both ends respectively fitted into the plug holes on the opposite horizontal sides of the rectangular metal frame.

Abstract: A security grate is disposed intermediate a conventional multi-apertured vent on the front of a garage door panel to prevent intrusion through the juxtaposed aperture in the panel. A backing plate may be located on the interior of the panel to further hinder unwanted removal of the vent and the security grate fasteners from the panel to obtain access to the aperture in the panel. Alternatively, the security grate may be disposed adjacent the interior of the panel and then the backing plate may be omitted. A cover of insulating material is attachable adjacent the rear of the panel to prevent air flow through the panel aperture and to provide insulation. A transparent or translucent cover may be substituted for the insulating cover to provide illumination when the garage door is closed. A closeable opening may be provided in the cover to permit airflow therethrough on a selected basis.

Abstract: A prisoner containment and transportation unit is provided for use with a pick-up truck and a pick-up shell that is provided for the truck. The unit is a one-piece or two-piece insert that is accommodated in a space defined by a bed of the truck and the shell. A door closes off the open rear end of the unit and provides access to the unit. For rigidity and support, a frame is disposed between the shell and the unit. The unit has an integrally molded bench seat and seat back that extend in the longitudinal direction of the truck.

Abstract: A embeddable mounting device and method for permanently affixing a fixture to a concrete block wall. The embeddable mounting device comprises a first rectangular metal plate member; a second rectangular metal plate member having dimensions equal to the first metal plate; and a pair of vertical spacer members secured between the first inner surface and the second inner surface in a manner to create at least one reinforcing bar and cement receiving cavity between the first and second metal plate members, and in a manner to hold the first and second metal plate members in parallel relationship with each other such that when said first and second metal plate members simultaneously contact a planar surface the first and second metal plate members are both perpendicularly oriented to the planar surface. A method of installing a fixture utilizing the mounting device is also described.

Abstract: A system, panel and method are provided for constructing confinement cells such as jail and prison cells. The panels have a face plate and a corrugated sheet having holes for fluid concrete flow therethrough. The panels are designed to be interconnected to act as concrete forms, and the face plates have flanged side edges to minimize the presence of recesses therein. The face plates are preferably chemically treated to promote adherence to of the concrete thereto.

Abstract: A tamperproof system, for the concealment of conduits that are typically situated near to an intersection of two constructional surfaces that are normal to each other, includes a base having parts proportioned for securement to the respective constructional surfaces, the base having first and second distal ends corresponding to one each of the constructional surfaces, the ends having first complemental engagement elements having an outward-to-inward curvature relative to each of the constructional surfaces, the curvature of the ends defining an inwardly directed transverse channel.

Abstract: A skylight or roof opening protective device which comprises a pair of hinged protective frames which pivot outwardly from each other to define an "A" frame, when viewed at either end. Each frame is mounted on a base for temporary or permanent attachment to a skylight or the like.

Abstract: A collapsible security grille is provided comprising two conventional face-to-face sets of rigid grille bars (2, 9) pivotally interconnected at their intersections, wherein all the pivotal connectors (4) are uniformly and non-adjustably spaced apart along their respective grille bars in one said sets, but are free, as far as the second set is concerned, to undergo small sliding displacements along the grille bars of that set. In this way the stresses that ordinarily lead to jamming, jerky action and noise are automatically compensated at the point and instant of their origin. It is preferred that the pivotal connectors around the periphery of the second set are likewise non-adjustably spaced apart, so that every such connector at a grille bar meeting point (6) (as distinct from a crossing point 8) is spaced from both of the two next adjacent crossing-point connectors (8).

Abstract: A correctional facility cell pair includes a cell from attached to a cell wall. The cell front has a frame, a pair of doors, and a pipe chase. The pipe chase has both a removable panel and a hinged hatch. The hatch is used for routine access to the interior of the chase; the panel can be removed by unbolting from inside the chase for easier access to the chase interior when more extensive work in the chase is required. Manufacture of the cell front as a unit simplifies the construction of the cell pair because the order of installation of cell walls and cell front is no longer critical as it is in current design; the present invention allows either to be installed first. The, cell front is preferably made of channel steel with sound attenuating material placed inside the channels.

Abstract: A security bar assembly for an entrance to a building to prevent the entrance of intruders while enabling individuals to exit the building includes a plurality of security bars, a first and second mounting bracket, an interlocking member slidably mounted in relationship to the first mounting bracket.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a modular jail structure comprising a plurality of removable cells in adjacent relation arranged in a configuration to form an open area, a plurality of support columns removably coupled to the plurality of cells, and a roof supported by the plurality of support columns, covering at least the open area, such that the roof remains in place, supported by the support columns, when the plurality of cells are removed.

Abstract: A system of self-sufficient isolated incarceration for housing and rehabilitating inmates comprising dwelling units, each sufficiently secured with barriers such as fences and monitored to prevent escape or injury. The dwelling includes facilities for day-to-day self-sufficiency, including such things as utilities, furniture, and utensils to enable the inmate to be responsible for such things as preparation of food, clothing needs, and the maintaining of the dwelling and the surrounding exterior area. Communication capabilities are provided, such as telephone, radio, and television to enable the inmate to participate in educational, social, entertainment and therapeutic activities.

Abstract: A high security multi-pane window and door system (10) describing a stationary outer frame (14) having sashes (15) mounted therein for relative translational movement. Each sash (15) includes a high strength grate (13) placed between two spaced and sealed panes (35) and the grate perimeter bars (33A, 33B, 33C) serving as a perimeter seal spacer bar for two spaced panes (35). A high strength elements system, being part of the high security multi-pane window and door system (10), and comprising: the grate (13) having attached with high strength joints a lock (61), trolleys (57), bottom and top interlocking elements (40, 41), interlocking with bottom and top channels (43, 69). The high strength elements system can not be disassembled nor opened while the lock bolt (49) is in locked position, even when ventilation gaps are left between the outer frame (14) and the sash (15). The high security multi-pane window and door system (10) incorporates thermo-insulating materials and features thermally broken design.

Abstract: The device 30 has a multitude of armature 10A and 10B that when joined with a hinge rod 12 through the elongated tubular head 16A of said armature 10A and 10B and subsequently joined alternately to a series of base rods 14A and 14B through the base hole 18 of said armature 10A and 10B and then anchored to the interior surface or structural studs 28 of a skylight 32 vent or other point of access becomes a formidable entity for discouraging access by unwanted entities. By virtue of an adjustability provided by a multitude of armature 10A and 10B and a hinge rod 12, the device 30 will conveniently fit the interior dimension of a multitude of skylights, vents and other points of access. The device 30 is simple and easy for a user to install.

Abstract: A cubic jail cell including a front wall, two opposite sidewalls, a back wall, a floor and a ceiling is modular in construction accommodating use of the cell by itself or with a group of cells of like construction. The back wall of the cell includes an opening, and the cell further includes a facility unit including a panel to which lavatory facilities are attached. The panel of the facility unit is securable to the back wall of the cell so as to cover the opening therein and so that when the facility unit is secured into place, the lavatory facilities are positioned within the interior of the cell. Couplings associated with the lavatory facilities accommodate attachment of the facilities to water and sewage pipes routed to the cell and are accessible from the exterior of the cell.

Abstract: A fire-escaping room capable of providing basic living necessities for persons in case of a fire, the room being constructed by concrete to form a close space, including a fire-proof door serving as an only entrance/exit of the room and capable of preventing outdoor heavy smoke from entering the room, several vent holes being formed on the fire-proof door, a slide block set being operable in the room to close or open the vent holes; a manually operated air pump disposed in the room, having a reciprocally movable diaphragm for changing the volume of the air pump so as to intermittently suck external air through an externally extending ventilating pipe into the fire-escaping room; and a sprinkling pipe disposed around vertical room walls of the room, the sprinkling pipe being formed with a plurality of sprinkling holes and connected with a water supply incoming pipe to be supplied with water therefrom, whereby when a manually operated controlling valve disposed in the room is located at a water flow conducting

Abstract: A security grating of the type comprising an openwork grid is described. It comprises horizontal bars and vertical rods. The rods pass through openings in the bars. At the each intersection between a bar and rod, a set of tabs locks the bars against movement relative to the rod. A method is described for making these rods from common, rolled round rod stock. A four element punch is employed to displace, or swage, the rod material outwardly to form the tabs in an economical manner.

Abstract: A pre-fabricated kit for the assembly of a portable prisoner module which is adaptable to use in a conventional van-type vehicle. The kit comprises a series of panels which, when assembled in such a vehicle, forms a box-like container with visual communication between the interior of the container and the van drivers compartment and a rear door unit providing ingress to and egress from the interior of the container. The kit contains two door units, one with a single door and the other with dual side by side doors and a divider for use with the latter. When the divider and the dual-door unit are utilized, the module is divided into two compartments to which access is permitted selectively and individually.

Abstract: A suspended ceiling system has a plurality of main-tee beams and cross-tee beams assembled to form a grid system. Ceiling panels are installed within grid openings in the grid system. A retaining clip is used to secure the ceiling panels and the cross-tee beams to the main-tee beams. Panel clips can also be used to secure the ceiling panels to the cross-tee beams.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a water-based correctional facility, a water-based correctional system including a ship or ship hull converted into a water-based correctional facility and a method of converting a ship or ship hull into the correctional facility or system. Preferably, the correctional system includes a water-based pier and vehicular bridge. The correctional facility includes all the features and capabilities of a typical land-based correctional facility.

Abstract: A detention facility includes an outer, weather envelope and an inner, detention or security envelope. The facility can include dormitory blocks comprising group living units within the detention envelope and can also include a cell block comprising individual cell units within a separate detention envelope. Environmental control systems for the facility can be placed between the weather and detention envelopes and can include lighting systems and heating, ventilating and air-conditioning systems. The detention envelopes can be constructed of a relatively open, mesh-like material to transmit light and air, and also to facilitate surveillance of inmates within the detention envelopes. The detention facility can include an administrative unit and can be retrofit in an existing light industrial facility.

Abstract: A window grating arrangement is placed across a window opening in a building wall to keep out burglars but can be removed from the window opening alongside the wall in a required time, especially so as to enable dwellers to flee in an emergency. The window grating arrangement is so constructed that a pair of parallel stationary supports are fixed on the surrounding portions of the window opening in the wall while a mobile assembly of protective bars are sustained slidably on the supports.

Abstract: A modular seclusion room for confining violent patients wherein the four walls and floor are lined with a padded lining that is abrasion resistant, fire retardant, and shock absorbent. Ventilation and lighting are provided through the ceiling of the room and with access provided by an externally controlled closeable door through one wall. The seclusion room is portable and modular so that it may be quickly assembled within an existing structure in a number of possible sizes and configurations.

Abstract: A window grid attachment device for removably attaching a decorative window grid to a window sash, adjacent a window pane. The device comprises a tubular barrel, a forward opening carried by one end of the barrel, a pin means carried by the barrel which is movable axially between an extended position, in which the tip of the pin protrudes forwardly of the barrel opening, and a retracted position, in which the pin is sheltered within the barrel. A finger operable handle is included for moving the device between extended and retracted positions. A latch means is carried by the barrel for releasibly latching the pin means to the barrel in the retracted position. The device is carried in an axial bore of a window grid member and allowed to contact a window sash in its extended position thereby removably attaching a window grid adjacent a window pane.

Abstract: An electrically conductive anti-intrusion device characterized by a free-standing grill of brittle frangible rods cantilevered across an opening to be protected, with a breakable electrical conductor within the rods, the rods and conductor being sufficiently fragile to snap upon an attempt to dislodge the grill, thereby generating an alarm.

Abstract: A security cell is adapted for expedient assembly in existing walled buildings and is primarily constructed of substantially identical wall and ceiling panels that are assembled adjacent existing walls and windows with connectors that are unexposed and inaccessible to the inmate.

Abstract: A building panel element formed from sheet steel and having a rectangular wall member and inwardly directed panels that extend along longitudinal edges of the rectangular member. A plurality of panel elements are positioned for end-to-end assembly with a plurality of corresponding panel elements positioned opposite thereto and spaced therefrom in staggered relationship to define a building module having spaced parallel faces and having one or more inner compartments defined by the inwardly directed panels. The inner compartments can be filled with insulating materials, concrete, rock, armor plate, and the like, as desired, to provide required module properties. Modules formed from such building panel elements can be prefabricated in a factory and carried to a building site for assembly either as individual elements, as prefabricated wall modules, or as prefabricated room modules.

Abstract: Vandalism resistant building modules suitable for detention and secured storage facilities provide good architectural properties and significant resistance to noise, fire and impact. Thus, steel shell modules are welded together to produce steel inner and outer walls. The modules contain strengthening and bullet deflecting internally directed steel baffles and various types of insulating materials. Construction is facilitated by providing modules that are welded together along only two lines coinciding with mating end positions on the steel plate inner and outer walls. Three steel panel pieces are formed into a module, each being partly triangular in cross section so that only one weld seam between two of the panels is required in assembling the three pieces which thereby form the internal baffles at angles for deflecting bullets.

Abstract: A barrier grid, in the form of a detention window, as employed in jail cells, or the like, is described. It is characterized by security bars which comprise and outer tube and a central core member extending lengthwise thereof. The tubes of the bars are secured to the window's frame. The central core member comprises a structural rod, rotatably mounted on a structural portion of the window frame. Each core member also includes a plurality of ceramic tubular elements which serve to dull a saw where the outer tube has been cut through in an escape. The ceramic elements are encased within a plastic sheath which serves to preserve the structural integrity of the ceramic elements.

Abstract: A building system is formed of modular shipping container units, with each unit having a specific building environment function, so that when the units are structurally vertically supportably mounted and horizontally connected, a complete building is formed. A specialized designed selectively actuable tightened locking and self-levelling connector interconnects upper and lower container units to take the bearing force of the building. Adjacently mounted corner units are provided with specialized conduits for utilities and drainage. In one preferred embodiment there are inmate cell units and hallway units arranged to form a highly functional prison or correction facility sub-structure.

Abstract: A device for securing the shafts of buildings, for example light shafts, against forcible intrusion or passage. The device includes at least one hollow blocking bar which spans the shaft transversely and the two ends of which are held in respective anchor members attached to the wall of the shaft with covered bolts and which contains a hollow security rod of substantially the same length. The blocking bar has the form of a polygonal prism the ends of which are received in form-fitting manner in respective recesses of associated respective attachment bases in such a way that they lie in opposing alignment to the mounting bolts of the base and are secured against pull-out by a latch member lock.

Abstract: An improved reinforced locking window assembly including a rectangular reinforcing structure and a plurality of reinforcing rods. The rectangular reinforcing bar structure aligns with the rails and stiles of a window sash with the rods aligned with the muntins of the sash. A set of troughs and channels are provided in the rails, stiles, and muntins of a pair of sash halves which fit over the reinforcing structure. The two sash halves are joined together around the reinforcing assembly and thus a window sash of conventional appearance, but containing rigid metallic reinforcing elements is provided. The preferred form includes a locking assembly within the check rail of one sash. The lock includes a pair of lock pistons which may be extended longitudinally out of the distal ends of the lock case on the check rail to engage a pair of receiving holes to which they are aligned in the side jambs.

Abstract: A vandal-resistant security view port for use in prison cells and the like. The view port permits observation into a cell or room and is mounted on a frame which can be attached over an opening in a wall of the cell. The view port has a transparent pane and a grate and may be open or covered by a hinged door operable from the back side of the wall.

Abstract: The armoured guard-house allows one or more guards to be protected and is provided with an armoured lateral envelope provided with at least one glazed observation area or window protected by bullet-proof glass, a base and an upper closure canopy. The window is composed of an opaque reinforced frame of grid supports delimiting a plurality of window openings of relatively small dimensions, closed by means of transparent panes made of a bullet-proof glass and each having a reflective surface facing outwardly of the guard-house in such a way that an external observer cannot see through the glazed area. The guard-house is made in such a way as to resist the impact of armoured bullets fired from military rifles of the FAL-type.

Abstract: A window guard method and apparatus for a mobile home, which method and apparatus employ wall and foundation anchors, as well as cable-reinforced structural members, to prevent unauthorized entry while also providing wind-bracing for the mobile home.

Abstract: A portable prisoner transport module which is easily adaptable to use in any conventional van-type vehicle. The module is a box-like container with a door connected to its rear wall, permitting access into the module. The module may be easily inserted into and removed from a van by two to four men, and may be temporarily secured in the van by removable bolts.

Abstract: This security device for basement windows consists primarily of a pair of parallel spaced-apart bars secured over the window. It further includes carriage bolts extending through the concrete or cinder blocks, which also extend into a pair of channel members, and the bolts receive nuts that are enclosed in the channel members, and are rotated by a special off-set wrench, which is entered into an opening in a wall of the channel members.

Abstract: An improved metallic security bar system of the type used for windows or patio doors, for improving appearance and feel and for retarding condensation and rust includes an easily installed wooden covering over the metal parts; channel-shaped wooden members are slid laterally on frame sides and tops and bottoms, and rod-holding bars, and covered with wood plates, and the rods are covered by tubular wooden members of sufficient cross-sectional size at the ends to conceal the rod-receiving slots.

Abstract: A security grid for an opening is provided which includes at least two support members fixed on opposite side walls of the opening. Each support member is a hollow rectangular solid. A plurality of tube members extend between and are received in the support members with each of the tube members comprising a hollow tube and a core member inserted in the hollow tube. The core has a length which is greater than the distance between opposite inner walls of the support members. Each of the support members includes holes in the side walls thereof for receiving the tube members therein. Screw-plugs are provided for fixing the support members to the side walls of the opening and the support members include stoppers for closing the ends of the hollow rectangular solid. Further, the hollow rectangular solid includes at least one opening in the top thereof and concrete is poured into the interior of the hollow rectangular solid through the hole, and a reinforcing rod may be set in the concrete.

Abstract: An inexpensive and reliable security bar that may be easily and quickly assembled between structural supports of a guarded area to prevent entry into the area. The present security bar comprises first and second elongated bar members, one end of each of which is respectively installed into a structural support. The security bar members are substantially aligned with one another across the entrance to the guarded area, so that a small gap is formed between the second ends thereof. A hollow coupling sleeve is positioned over the gap, and a dowel or pin is inserted through a hole in the sleeve and into the gap between the bar members. Accordingly, when in the assembled relationship, the sleeve and pin cooperate to inhibit the lateral and angular displacement of the bar members, whereby to prevent removal of the security bar from the guarded area after installation between the structural supports thereof.

Abstract: A method for forming a frame from an elongate strip of formable material and products formed thereby are disclosed. The method comprises the steps of notching the side edges of an elongate strip and providing slots in one edge; thereafter deforming the strip along four parallel lines which become the interior corners of frame members having a substantially rectangular cross section. A pair of complementary corner notches, each formed of a particular shape, allow the strip to be folded or deformed transversely of its length dimension, thereby forming a pair of intersecting frame members each having a substantially rectangular cross section defined by a front wall, parallel inside and outside side walls and a pair of flanges. The inside flange and side wall of each frame member provide a plurality of slotted openings spaced equal distances apart to receive the ends of steel rods which are interlaced and form a wire meshed screen.

Abstract: Several embodiments of window frame assemblies comprising novel window framing members for supporting a glazing product are described. In one embodiment, a window frame assembly is described comprising a conventional framing member including a novel rotatable rod means for preventing the cutting through of the framing member as by a saw. In another embodiment, a window frame assembly is described comprising a framing member for installing pre-glazed windows with or without a rotatable rod means in the framing member, said member including a separately attachable leg member for attaching the pre-glazed window to a pre-installed sub-framing member. In still other embodiments, window frame assemblies are described comprising novel mullions for joining pairs of pre-glazed windows. The mullions, as described, may optionally include means for the attachment of a partition and the aforementioned rotatable rod means.

Abstract: This specification discloses a secure yet aesthetic window unit which has particular applicability to detention buildings such as prisons, jails, cell blocks, penitentiaries, asylums and similar building structures and which is, for all practical purposes, resistant to metal cutting devices.

Abstract: A fire and impact resistant window assembly comprising a multi-part centrally open marginal frame having an intermediate or inner groove which faces inwardly and first and second outer grooves which also face inwardly. The intermediate or inner groove receives marginal portions of a pane of fire glass which is thus secured in the frame and extends across the central opening thereof. The outer grooves respectively receive marginal portions of first and second panes of deflectable impact resistant polycarbonate and thus secure the panes in opposite spaced relationship with the fire glass. One pane of polycarbonate is approximately one half (1/2) inch in thickness and is spaced from the fire glass a distance of 0.35 inches. The other pane of polycarbonate is approximately one fourth (1/4) inch in thickness and is spaced from the fire glass a distance somewhat in excess of 0.35 inches.

Abstract: A grille assembly readily mountable with a window frame for securing a window against unauthorized entry. The grille includes a plurality of horizontal members, each of which has longitudinally spaced, vertical openings. A plurality of vertical bars extend into the vertical openings of the horizontal members, and concealed mounting assemblies mount the horizontal members with the window frame.

Abstract: A fabricated window, preferably, though not necessarily, made from extruded shapes and which is so put together as to be suitable for use particularly in those instances where a tamper-proof window is required, by way of example, for use as windows in mental institutions. Particularly, the improved construction comprises means simply to slip the various parts of the window together by the provision of certain groove formations in the jambs, rails, and mullions together with a final assembly part in the corners of the window so secured to certain portions of the window parts as to prevent unauthorized disassembly of the window when the same is in use.

Abstract: A combination support frame and security barrier for operatively supporting a plumbing facility in confronting relation with an opening in a poured concrete wall, partition, or the like, the assembly including a plurality of frame elements extending around the periphery of the opening and at least one security bar extending across the opening and supported at the opposite ends thereof by the frame elements to prevent unauthorized movement of a person, object, or the like through the opening.