Abstract: A safe including a safe controller coupled to a data transfer port is provided. The safe controller is configured to selectively enable device data to pass through the data transfer port when a valid code is received by the safe controller. A system for controlling data communications with an internal device in a safe is also provided. The system includes an external computing device configured to execute a series of instructions, and a safe. The safe includes a data transfer port coupled to the external computing device and the internal device. The safe also includes a safe controller coupled to the data transfer port, wherein the safe controller is configured to selectively enable communication between the external computing device and the internal device when a valid code is received by the safe controller.

Abstract: A system for stacking fire-resistant archive boxes on top of one another is provided. Each of the archive boxes comprise an outer shell, an inner shell disposed within the outer shell, a drywall support shell, and a lid. The inner shell has an opening defining a storage compartment, and is spaced apart from the outer shell defining a cavity therebetween. The inner shell includes a bottom wall and side walls. The drywall support shell is disposed within the cavity and surrounds a substantial portion of the inner shell. The lid is configured to be disposed over the opening in the inner shell to selectively enclose the storage compartment. The drywall support shell of the upper archive box is substantially aligned with the drywall support shell of the lower archive box whereby the lower archive box is supportive of the upper archive box.

Abstract: A fire resistant enclosure comprising an enclosure base including a base cap and a bucket-style base body is provided. The base body includes a bottom wall with a side wall extending upwardly therefrom defining a base cavity. The side wall includes an upper peripheral edge that defines an opening in the base cavity. A data storage device positioned within the base cavity. Fire resistant insulation material is positioned within the base cavity to encapsulate the data storage device, wherein the insulation material fills the base cavity to a level below the upper peripheral edge, wherein the base cap is configured to be coupled with the base body to enclose the data storage device within the enclosure base. In another aspect, an enclosure base and an enclosure lid may be provided, wherein each include bucket-style bodies. The enclosure base and lid define a storage compartment for the data storage device.

Abstract: A system for stacking fire-resistant archive boxes on top of one another is provided. Each of the archive boxes comprise an outer shell, an inner shell disposed within the outer shell, a drywall support shell, and a lid. The inner shell has an opening defining a storage compartment, and is spaced apart from the outer shell defining a cavity therebetween. The inner shell includes a bottom wall and side walls. The drywall support shell is disposed within the cavity and surrounds a substantial portion of the inner shell. The lid is configured to be disposed over the opening in the inner shell to selectively enclose the storage compartment. The drywall support shell of the upper archive box is substantially aligned with the drywall support shell of the lower archive box whereby the lower archive box is supportive of the upper archive box.

Abstract: An undercut for a blow-molded container is provided and may include a top surface, first and second side surfaces, and first and second end surfaces. The side surfaces are connected to the top surface, and the side surfaces may be substantially flat, substantially parallel with one another, and substantially perpendicular with the top surface. The first end surface is connected to the top surface and the side surfaces, and may be positioned at an obtuse angle relative to the top surface. The second end surface is connected to the top surface and side surfaces. The second end surface may include a tip portion and a concave arc portion. The tip portion may be flat and extend from the top surface at an acute angle. The concave arc portion extends from the tip portion and underlies the top surface to form a hook-shaped fastener for attaching an object to the undercut.

Abstract: A fire resistant enclosure comprising an enclosure base including a base cap and a bucket-style base body is provided. The base body includes a bottom wall with a side wall extending upwardly therefrom defining a base cavity. The side wall includes an upper peripheral edge that defines an opening in the base cavity. A data storage device positioned within the base cavity. Fire resistant insulation material is positioned within the base cavity to encapsulate the data storage device, wherein the insulation material fills the base cavity to a level below the upper peripheral edge, wherein the base cap is configured to be coupled with the base body to enclose the data storage device within the enclosure base. In another aspect, an enclosure base and an enclosure lid may be provided, wherein each include bucket-style bodies. The enclosure base and lid define a storage compartment for the data storage device.

Abstract: An internal hinge for a fire-resistant enclosure is provided. The internal hinge includes a cabinet end and a door end. The cabinet end is pivotally coupled with a bracket mounted on the enclosure and the door end is fixedly coupled with a door of the enclosure. The hinge includes first, second, third, and fourth segments. The first segment extends linearly from the cabinet end of the hinge. The second segment extends from the first segment in a generally curved path wrapping around the cabinet end approximately 90 degrees. The third segment extends linearly from the second segment and at an angle relative to the first segment. The fourth segment extends linearly from the third segment to the door end of the hinge and is perpendicular to the first segment. The internal hinge of the present invention allows the door of the enclosure to open approximately 147 degrees.

Abstract: A drawer assembly adapted to be selectively received within a housing is provided. The drawer assembly comprises a drawer frame, a slide member, and a clip. The drawer frame includes at least one side section, the at least one side section having an elongated slot defined therein. The slide member includes a slide tab having a lock slot defined therein. The clip includes a locking tab. The slide tab is positioned within the elongated slot, wherein the clip is positioned between the slide tab and the at least one side section. The locking tab is positioned within the lock slot so that the slide member is slidably coupled with the at least one side section of the drawer frame.

Abstract: A multi-drawer file cabinet having an upper cabinet that may be stacked on top of a lower file cabinet is provided. The lower cabinet includes a top surface having a peripheral edge with a first perimeter. The upper cabinet includes a base with a sidewall. The sidewall has a peripheral edge with a second perimeter. The second perimeter is larger than the first perimeter so that the sidewall fits around the peripheral edge of the top surface of the first cabinet. The cabinets include an extendable drawer assembly having a pair of slide members slidably positioned between a pair of outer tracks formed in a casing and tracks formed in a drawer frame. Furthermore, a locking assembly is associated with a recess in the casing and a ledge of a drawer head to allow the drawer assembly to remain in a locked position even if the cabinet sustains fire damage.

Abstract: An internal hinge (34) for a fire-resistant enclosure is provided. The internal hinge includes a cabinet end (36) and a door end (38). The cabinet end is pivotally coupled with a bracket (64) mounted on the enclosure and the door end is fixedly coupled with a door (32) of the enclosure. The hinge includes first, second, third, and fourth segments (72, 74, 76, 78). The first segment extends linearly from the cabinet end of the hinge. The second segment extends from the first segment in a generally curved path wrapping around the cabinet end approximately 90 degrees. The third segment extends linearly from the second segment and at an angle relative to the first segment. The fourth segment extends linearly from the third segment to the door end of the hinge and is perpendicular to the first segment. The internal hinge of the present invention allows the door of the enclosure to open approximately 147 degrees.

Abstract: An internal hinge for a fire-resistant enclosure is provided. The internal hinge includes a cabinet end and a door end. The cabinet end is pivotally coupled with a bracket mounted on the enclosure and the door end is fixedly coupled with a door of the enclosure. The hinge includes first, second, third, and fourth segments. The first segment extends linearly from the cabinet end of the hinge. The second segment extends from the first segment in a generally curved path wrapping around the cabinet end approximately 90 degrees. The third segment extends linearly from the second segment and at an angle relative to the first segment. The fourth segment extends linearly from the third segment to the door end of the hinge and is perpendicular to the first segment. The internal hinge of the present invention allows the door of the enclosure to open approximately 147 degrees.

Abstract: A safe including a safe controller coupled to a data transfer port is provided. The safe controller is configured to selectively enable device data to pass through the data transfer port when a valid code is received by the safe controller. A system for controlling data communications with an internal device in a safe is also provided. The system includes an external computing device configured to execute a series of instructions, and a safe. The safe includes a data transfer port coupled to the external computing device and the internal device. The safe also includes a safe controller coupled to the data transfer port, wherein the safe controller is configured to selectively enable communication between the external computing device and the internal device when a valid code is received by the safe controller.

Abstract: A system and method for administrating access to an interior compartment of a safe is provided. The safe includes a locking mechanism for locking and unlocking a safe door, and a lock interface including a biometric sensor, a keypad, and a memory. The interior compartment of the safe may be accessed using primary and secondary identification sequences, and primary and secondary unique identifying features. The manager initiates the safe using the pre-established master sequence and administrates the number of secondary users permitted to access the interior compartment of the safe. The pre-established master sequence may also be used to delete all identification sequences and unique identifying features that are stored in the lock interface. A key lock operates as a threshold or secondary lock that controls whether the primary and secondary identification sequences, and primary and secondary unique identifying features, may be used to unlock the locking mechanism.

Abstract: An undercut for a blow-molded container is provided and may include a top surface, first and second side surfaces, and first and second end surfaces. The side surfaces are connected to the top surface, and the side surfaces may be substantially flat, substantially parallel with one another, and substantially perpendicular with the top surface. The first end surface is connected to the top surface and the side surfaces, and may be positioned at an obtuse angle relative to the top surface. The second end surface is connected to the top surface and side surfaces. The second end surface may include a tip portion and a concave arc portion. The tip portion may be flat and extend from the top surface at an acute angle. The concave arc portion extends from the tip portion and underlies the top surface to form a hook-shaped fastener for attaching an object to the undercut.

Abstract: An escutcheon plate assembly including an escutcheon plate body, at least one flange, and a fastening clip is provided. The escutcheon plate body is positioned within an opening defined in a front panel of an enclosure. The flange includes a first portion that extends a first distance from the escutcheon plate body, and a second portion that extends a second distance from the escutcheon plate body. The first portion includes an extension wall and an offset wall that define a slot. The fastening clip is positioned within the slot between a back surface of the front panel and the first portion of the flange to securely fasten the escutcheon plate to the front panel. The escutcheon plate may also include a handle recess that operates in conjunction with a handle insert positioned on the opposite side of the enclosure to make it easier to pick up or move the enclosure.

Abstract: A carousel device for storing at least one gun in a generally upright position is provided. The device generally includes a base and a upper support section and a generally upright pole member positioned therebetween. The base has an upper surface with at least one recess formed therein where the recess includes an outer contact portion for contacting a butt of the gun. The upper support section has a receiving portion defined in the outer circumference thereof for receiving a barrel of the gun. The upright member has a longitudinal axis and is positioned between the base and the upper support member. The distance between the outer contact portion and the longitudinal axis is less than the distance between the receiving portion and the longitudinal axis, which allows the gun to be stored in a generally upright position on the carousel device.

Abstract: A delivery device for storing guns within an enclosure is provided. The enclosure includes an interior compartment defined by a top wall, a bottom wall and one or more side walls. The enclosure also includes a cabinet having first and second surfaces, a rail pivotally coupled to the second surface, a track coupled to a protrusion formed in the side wall, and a gun rack coupled to the first surface. The cabinet may be selectively moved into and out of the interior compartment. The protrusion extends outwardly at a distance from the side wall and the track and the rail are slidably coupled to one another. The gun rack includes an upper barrel receiving portion and a lower lip for supporting the butt of a gun. The second surface of the cabinet positioned at a distance from the side wall of the enclosure to allow for additional gun storage.

Abstract: A configurable safe module for storing firearms is provided. The configurable safe module includes a bracket and at least one barrel receiving module. The bracket is adapted to be positioned on an interior surface of the safe. The barrel receiving module has at least one barrel receiving cradle for receiving a barrel of a gun and a clip for movably mounting the barrel receiving module to the bracket. The configurable safe module may also include an extension member to further separate a gun placed in the receiving module from an interior wall of a storage compartment.

Abstract: A fire-resistant container for use as a safe, formed of steel and lined on its inner surface with a composition comprising insulative and intumescent materials, preferably mineral wool insulation and hydrated sodium silicate fiberboard, respectively. Preferably, an air space is also provided between the fire-resistant materials and the wall. A hinged door of the container is fitted with fire-resistant materials in similar fashion to the container walls, and the door's jamb is gasketed in intumescent material. Within the container, an inner wall is formed of a fire-resistant material such as gypsum board. The aforementioned fire-resistant container meets Underwriters Laboratories Standard 72 and is suitable for storage of paper documents, firearms, and other valuables.

Abstract: A fire-resistant container for use as a safe. The container is formed of steel and is lined on its inner surface with fire-resistant materials. The preferred fire-resistant materials include mineral-filled paper-faced sheet material, commonly known as “sheetrock,” “gypsum board,” or “drywall.” The sheet material is provided in various thicknesses depending upon the location within the container. An air space is also provided between the fire-resistant materials and the wall. A front wall of the container is formed with an offset jamb for receiving a safe door having a conventional combination lock controlling a plurality of livebolts which are engaged behind a flange formed in the jamb. The door is fitted with fire resistant materials in similar fashion to the container walls, preferably magnesium board, and the jamb is gasketed in intumescent material.