Abstract: An armor system that includes a first armor article that includes a plurality of energy-dispersion objects arranged in a predetermined configuration, wherein the plurality of energy-dispersion objects includes a plurality of hollow objects, and wherein at least some of the plurality of hollow objects are filled with an inner filler material; and a lock mechanism configured to hold the plurality of energy-dispersion objects in the predetermined configuration. A method for manufacturing an armor system, the armor system including a first armor article, the method including producing a plurality of hollow hemispheres; affixing pairs of the plurality of hemispheres to one another to form a first plurality of spheres; treating each one of the plurality of hemispheres with an anti-ballistic treatment; inserting a filler material into each one of the plurality of hemispheres; and locking the first plurality of spheres into a predetermined configuration.

Abstract: Overlays for the interior of safe doors, such as doors of metal gun safes. In some embodiments, the safe may comprise a door frame comprising an interior surface. A door backing may be coupled to the interior surface of the door frame. A sheet of material may be coupled to the door backing, and an overlay may be positioned to extend along one or more edges of the interior surface of the door frame such that at least a portion of the sheet of material is positioned between the overlay and the door backing. Such configurations may allow for utilization of the interior of the safe door for storage of various items, such as firearm ammunition and other accessories, and further may simplify the process of manufacturing such accessories and/or improve the appearance of the interior of the door.

Abstract: Active containers and related systems configured for destroying container contents may include safes with a hardened storage space, a content destruction element configured to destroy material contained in the storage space, and an arming device. The content destruction element may include, for example, an incendiary, an explosive, a liquid, a gas, a magnet and/or an electrical source. The arming device may be configured to arm and initiate the content destruction element using various modes, which may be based on different arming criteria and firing criteria. The arming criteria and/or the firing criteria may include movement of the container, acceleration, penetration of the container, elapsed time, an arming signal, as well as an explicit firing signal. The container may include various sensors to assist in making relevant determinations, such as a positioning system, an accelerometer, a heat sensor, a pressure sensor, etc.

Abstract: Provided is a financial device. The financial device includes a medium depositing and withdrawal unit for allowing media to be deposited or withdrawn, a discrimination unit sensing media to be deposited or withdrawn, one or more medium storage boxes storing media deposited through the medium depositing and withdrawal unit or media to be withdrawn through the medium depositing and withdrawal unit, a collection storage box for storing media determined by the discrimination unit as bad media or media that are not picked up by a customer, and a single safety box containing the one or more medium storage boxes and the collection storage box for security.

Abstract: Security system having a container, which encloses a strongbox area for receiving valuables. A device for carrying the container, a protection system for protecting the valuables located in the strongbox area, and an access opening are provided. At least one protection module is provided in the strongbox area, the protection module being designed for the purpose of neutralizing the valuables located in the strongbox area. The device for carrying is implemented as a separate module, which comprises a handle area, a mechanical interface for the mechanical connection to the container, a security circuit for securing the security system, and a security interface for establishing a communication link between the security circuit and the protection module.

Abstract: Disclosed is a kit and method for encasing an object such as a gun safe made out of a magnetic attracting material such as ferrous metal. The disclosed invention provides for the adhesion of heavy materials such as wood panels and related components to provide an ascetic appearance of fine furniture through the use of magnetic forces providing a solid and simple assembly allowing any user to improve the appearance of an existing object, such as a gun safe.

Abstract: A security apparatus is provided for use in an automatic teller machine. The security apparatus (100) has a coupling arrangement (110, 150) for engaging the unit with a cash cassette used to hold money within an automatic teller machine and a spoiling system (130, 132) for delivering a spoiling agent for spoiling the contents of the cassette in response to a control signal issued by a controller.

Abstract: A shield for shielding a structural member from an explosive blast or accidental or malicious destruction is provided. The shield includes a plurality of shield members which include cast ultra high strength concrete, wherein the shield members are capable of being assembled to enclose at least a portion of the structural member to provide protection to the enclosed portion from, for example, an explosive blast. In one embodiment, the shield members include a chassis, at least one ballistic liner disposed on the energy absorbing layer, and a concrete-integrating structure.

Abstract: An apparatus for preventing the removal of cassettes from an automated teller machine along their guide paths includes mountings and a plurality of retainers, each associated with its respective cassette. Each retainer is securable in an operational position on the mountings to extend into the guide path of its respective cassette to prevent removal of the cassette. Further, each retainer is movable from the operational position to allow removal of its respective cassette. The retainers may be removable from the mountings to allow removal of the cassette and lockable to the mountings. Two or more locking devices may be used in which the locks are operated separately or remotely. The retainer may be a suitably shaped elongate member such as a locking bar. Multiple bars can be used to retain a cassette. The retainers may guard the face of the cassette.

Abstract: A device for preventing unauthorized use of data carriers, such as credit cards, ATM cards, and flexible discs, including: (i) a casing having at least one pocket having an opening, the pocket adapted to receive at least one card, and (ii) inner workings, disposed within the casing, the inner workings including a magnet affixed to a sliding arm, the sliding arm held in place by the card, such that unauthorized removal of the card through the opening allows the sliding arm to slide such that the magnet deactivates a magnetic strip disposed on the card.

Abstract: A safe locking assembly allows a safe to be securely locked and to be unlocked from a remote location. The attachment has arms attached to opposite side walls of the safe and a swing arm at the front to extend across the safe door. The swing arm is attracted to one side arm by an electromagnet which prevents the swing arm from swinging open to obtain access to the safe door. The electromagnet can be deactivated by a remote switch to allow the swing arm to open and provide access to the safe. The device is useful for safes to which access is needed on a frequent basis to obviate the need for operating the safe's own combination or other lock each time the safe is to be opened and closed.

Abstract: A cover for use with a container (1) comprises one or more layers (11, 12, 15) of high tensile strength, high stretch resistance flexible material which are capable of resisting penetration by bomb blast and fragmentation and which are adapted so that the cover can expand and absorb and/or channel the blast from within the container (1). For this purpose, the layers of flexible material are interconnected by hook-and-eye type fabric fasteners, which can give or release under load to allow controlled expansion of the cover in the event of an explosion. The container may be the type used to carry cargo or luggage on an aircraft and placing the cover (11, 12, 15) about the container a bomb secreted in the luggage or cargo will be prevented from destroying the aircraft.

Abstract: A shield member is disclosed for protecting a cylinder barrel. In one embodiment, the shield member is received upon the tie rods that secure the head and end plate of the cylinder assembly. This shield member protects the surface of the cylinder barrel from any accidental impact. A channel portion at an inner periphery of the shield member will bow inwardly to absorb the force of any impact that is received on the shield member. The shield member is preferably extruded from urethane and may be cut to the appropriate lengths for a particular cylinder assembly. The shield member may be utilized on any one of the four quadrants of a standard cylinder barrel. That is, if one of the quadrants of the cylinder barrel is not in danger of impact, it is not necessary to have a shield member disposed on that particular quadrant. A second embodiment is disclosed to protect cylinder assemblies that do not use tie rods.

Abstract: Device for the storage, insertion, and removal of containers in and, respectively, from a secured space, with racks (14) exhibiting storage sites (16) for the containers, arranged in tiers in superposition. The containers are retained in the racks (14) by respectively one detent spring (35). During transporting of the racks (14), the detent springs (35) are locked by locking elements (44), and the containers are thereby secured in the racks (14). The unlocking of the containers takes place automatically, only after complete introduction of the racks (14) into the secured space, by an unlocking element (65) that is moved into a lock (47) by a bar (67) abutting against a stop (73).

Abstract: A shield to be used while arming and handling oilfield and other explosive devices. The shield is constructed of anti-shrapnel materials and is of tubular construction to directionally concentrate and channelize explosive forces away from workers during the assembly, arming and handling of explosive devices of various types and especially wireline utilized in oilfields such as wireline guns, jet cutters, chemical cutters and perforating charges with the shield containing and diverting the directionally concentrated shaped charges away from personnel operating the device.

Abstract: An improved storage device is provided for enhanced protection from fire and theft. It has advantages of lightweight for transportation and installation, heavyweight for protection when in use, steel construction for theft protection, dry insulation for heat flow retardation, fluid for limiting internal temperature rise and low cost. These capabilities are achieved by constructing a multi-walled storage device having an inner wall of steel for theft protection, an outer chamber of insulation to reduce heat flow from an external source, and an internal chamber for filling with a fluid to absorb heat and thereby reduce the maximum temperature. The fluid boils off at a particular temperature and pressure to limit internal temperature. The outer insulation limits heat flow, thereby reducing the rate that fluid boils off. Duration of temperature limit protection is a function of heat capacity and heat of vaporization of the fluid and heat flow through the insulation.

Abstract: A fire-resistant enclosure comprises a casing, a hollow internal compartment defined by said casing, a door opening defined in said casing and providing access to the internal compartment and a door fitted into and closing said opening. Both the door and at least that part of the casing defining the door opening are constructed primarily from rigid fire-resistant intumescent material comprising a resin incorporating a blowing agent such that when subjected to heat the material of the door and the material of the casing at the door opening swell towards each other and provide a heat and water resistant seal between said door and said door opening.

Abstract: A media protection system 10 uses a media storage box 20 arranged within a fire resistant safe 11 so that the media box door 25 and the safe door 12 cooperate to seal media box 20 closed and hold it spaced from interior walls of safe 11. Media box door 25 has a roller 30 arranged on a pivot axis 26 spaced forward and below its hinge axis 24 at the lower front of media box 20. The weight of media box 20 and its door 25 resting on door roller 30, which can roll along a horizontal surface of the interior 14 of safe 11, automatically biases safe door 12 to either a fully closed position or a fully open position. An abutment 35 on the inside of safe door 12 presses media box door 25 fully closed and sealed.

Abstract: A coin bank in the form of a hollow receptacle having a slidable bottom locked in closed position by a concealed locking device which can be rendered ineffective by inserting a release pin or the like into a very small passageway formed in the bottom of the receptacle to release the locking device with the passageway receiving the pin being concealed by a penetrable cushioning member. The bottom of the receptacle is provided with a plurality of directional arrows of distinguishable color pointing to a plurality of concealed passageways for receiving the releasing pin but only one of these passageways, is associated with the locking device. This passageway is known only to the owner of the bank or those having knowledge of the color code for a particular bank thereby more effectively preventing unauthorized removal of coins from the bank.