With Marking Devices Patents (Class 109/25)
  • Patent number: 11403926
    Abstract: An interactive security system for placement on a stationary storage container that includes: an attachable object, adapted to attach to the stationary storage container where sensors are within the object capable of detection of movement of the attachable object. The security system also includes an attachable gyroscope, adapted to attach to the stationary storage container and provides a means to detect movement. An attachable keyboard is also provided, wherein the keyboard provides a control device for the interactive security system. Further, an attachable camera is included in the security system, where the attachable camera records activity near the stationary storage container.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 20, 2018
    Date of Patent: August 2, 2022
    Inventor: Eli Siner, Jr.
  • Patent number: 10837218
    Abstract: A protective device which includes a sealed container which is made from a material which breaks under the effect of a shock wave in excess of a predetermined magnitude and a substance inside the container that gives rise to a bank note traceability factor.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 1, 2013
    Date of Patent: November 17, 2020
    Assignee: MAGNETO IP HOLDINGS (PTY) LTD
    Inventor: Michael Donald Robson
  • Patent number: 10820436
    Abstract: A utility box which includes a concave-shaped box having a box opening on a top end of the box and a cover plate installed on the box to cover the box opening. The box has a box body, a box shoulder, and a box opening formed on the top end of the box. A pair of lower horizontal guide surfaces are disposed parallel to each other. The box shoulder has a shoulder body and a pair of upper horizontal guide surfaces. A cover plate is formed to have a cover plate wide width portion and is installed in such a manner that the cover plate wide width portion is supported on the lower horizontal guide surfaces. A cover plate opening/closing support controls the cover plate. The box body has improved inner space utilization and a region of its cover plate has a simple structure.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 11, 2020
    Date of Patent: October 27, 2020
    Assignee: TSC INC.
    Inventors: Oh Su Kim, John Ho Kuk, Woo-Seung Kim
  • Patent number: 10808450
    Abstract: A removable portable security device (60, 90, 110, 120) for installation in a machine (10) for dispensing, receiving or recycling cash, wherein the machine (10) includes a cash space for storing cash, the security device (60, 90, 110, 120) comprising: a detection system (66, 100, 114, 124) for detecting unauthorised interference with the machine (10); and a cash protection system (68, 92, 112, 122) configured to activate on detection by the detection system (66, 100, 114, 124) of unauthorised interference with the machine, wherein the security device (60, 90, 110, 120) is configured to occupy part of the cash space of the machine (10).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 18, 2015
    Date of Patent: October 20, 2020
    Assignee: Spinnaker International Limited
    Inventors: Tony Westington, Nick Tripp
  • Patent number: 10676980
    Abstract: A system for spoiling banknotes arranged in a block formation within a container. The apparatus of the system comprises spoiling fluid contained within a receptacle located within the container. Also provided are structure configured to release the fluid from the receptacle and structure configured to direct the released fluid over and along one entire side of the block of banknotes. A manifold having at least one channel or groove provides directional structure along which the spoiling fluid travels. The spoiling fluid is dispersed from the manifold along an edge thereof onto the banknotes.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 11, 2015
    Date of Patent: June 9, 2020
    Assignee: ATM SECURITY SERVICES INTERNATIONAL LIMITED
    Inventors: Duncan John Grant, Peter Mila, Peter Rogers
  • Patent number: 10332326
    Abstract: A security system that includes a camera, a monitor, and a storage compartment for a defensive instrument installed in a room in a building. The storage compartment is associated with a camera that can record video and audio of occurrences or happenings in the room. The storage compartment is configured to communicate with a mobile device via a communications protocol and is electronically associated with at least two activation mechanisms: one that is activated for non-emergency situations, and another that is active for emergency situations. In both cases, the camera is direct to record video and audio of the situation, but in the emergency situation, the camera transmits the video and audio to other parts of the building to provide individuals located therein with real time information regarding the emergency situation. The second activation mechanism further provides access to a defensive instrument that is located in the storage compartment.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 25, 2016
    Date of Patent: June 25, 2019
    Inventor: Rustin B. Penland
  • Patent number: 10267081
    Abstract: A medium handling device is provided including a stage on which a rectangular shaped medium is stacked in an vertical direction, and a liquid spraying mechanism including plural liquid spray nozzles that extend along the vertical direction and that spray a liquid at a medium stacked on an upper face of the stage. The plural liquid spray nozzles are respectively provided at positions facing at least three side edges of the stacked medium, and each of the plural liquid spray nozzles is disposed so as to spray the liquid at a specific spray angle with respect to the respective facing side edge.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 14, 2015
    Date of Patent: April 23, 2019
    Assignee: Oki Electric Industry Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Takamoto Yokote, Masashi Kashiwabuchi, Hiroshi Yokokawa
  • Patent number: 10260273
    Abstract: The degrees of freedom are increased for the layout for a member (for example, an upper guide or the like that restricts an up-down direction position of a medium) to be disposed above a storage space for storing a paper sheet-shaped medium, and a disposable space for the member is enlarged. A medium storage box having an internal storage space for storing a paper sheet-shaped medium includes an upper installation member (for example, a lid section) that is disposed above the storage space, and a liquid ejection mechanism that ejects liquid from a liquid ejection nozzle. A liquid ejection direction of the liquid ejection nozzle is set in a direction toward a lower face of the upper installation member.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 28, 2015
    Date of Patent: April 16, 2019
    Assignee: Oki Electric Industry Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Takamoto Yokote, Hirokazu Komatsu
  • Patent number: 9927213
    Abstract: A self-defense glove. The self-defense glove includes a body having a palm portion, a rear portion, and a plurality of finger openings, each of the finger openings configured to receive a finger therethrough. A pocket configured to receive a spray-deterrent canister such as a pepper spray canister is disposed on the rear portion. A control is disposed on the palm portion. When activated by a user, the control is configured to actuate the pepper spray canister, causing pepper spray to be emitted therefrom. The user may aim the pepper spray canister in the direction of an attacker and activate the control in order to incapacitate the attacker with the pepper spray. The rear portion further includes a warning label and a light thereon in order to deter would-be assailants from initiating a confrontation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 13, 2016
    Date of Patent: March 27, 2018
    Inventor: George Komperda
  • Patent number: 9422761
    Abstract: Device for invalidating notes of value, which comprises at least one combined dyestuff and trigger module, the dyestuff and trigger module being connectable via at least one first connecting element to a second connecting element of the value note transport container complementary to the first connecting element. The device has a dyestuff distributing unit for distributing dyestuff exiting from an outlet opening of the dyestuff and trigger module onto the notes of value. By means of the first connecting element a disconnectable plug connection to the second connecting element is establishable. Further, the disclosure relates to a cash box comprising such a device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 15, 2013
    Date of Patent: August 23, 2016
    Assignee: Wincor Nixdorf International GmbH
    Inventor: Elmar Berendes
  • Patent number: 9388625
    Abstract: A safe is provided capable of destruction of stored materials upon occurrence of a theft indication. A storage part stores a recording medium by a retaining means or system, and a destroying means or system that is operative to destroy the recording medium upon an activation is also within the storage part. A theft detecting part detects unauthorized access and a driver drives the destroying means or system for destruction.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 22, 2012
    Date of Patent: July 12, 2016
    Inventor: Takaaki Hiraoka
  • Patent number: 9280685
    Abstract: The system and method for portable medical records provides an electronic medical record that is stored in a key fob-sized portable device. A user can purchase the portable device and upload his/her medical record to the device over the Internet, after which the device is sent to the user. The user accesses the device for information in the portable electronic medical record and adds information when necessary. An encryption system controls health provider access to the information stored in the device. The ability to read, write or modify information can be made specific to a particular group of health care providers. Access to the portable electronic medical record can be limited to an individual patient and his/her designated authorized healthcare provider(s). Medical record information transfer is done via secure communication between a computer and the portable electronic device to assure compliance with applicable medical record privacy laws.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 30, 2007
    Date of Patent: March 8, 2016
    Inventor: Johnnie R. Jackson
  • Patent number: 9269209
    Abstract: The invention relates to a device (20) for transport and/or storage of notes of value. The device (20) comprises a roller storage (20) having a winding drum (1, 30). Further, the device (20) comprises a sensor (26, 34) for detecting a rotary motion of the winding drum (1, 30).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 5, 2011
    Date of Patent: February 23, 2016
    Assignee: Wincor Nixdorf International GmbH
    Inventors: Oliver Dietz, Andre Michels, Sascha Ringel
  • Patent number: 9226392
    Abstract: A data transaction apparatus includes a housing, a system circuit board comprising a tamper detection circuit disposed in the housing, and a tamper protection device configured to seal the system circuit board within the housing in a detachable manner. The tamper protection device includes a tamper resistant board and a resin layer covering the tamper resistant board, wherein the tamper resistant board includes a flexible substrate and a plurality of fence-like lead wires disposed on the flexible substrate. In one embodiment of the present disclosure, the tamper detection circuit is triggered to generate a secure response when a tamper event is detected.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 18, 2013
    Date of Patent: December 29, 2015
    Assignee: XAC AUTOMATION CORP.
    Inventors: Yeng Ming Chang, Carl Wesley Robinson, Li De Chen
  • Patent number: 9145728
    Abstract: An electronic wall safe is intended to fit between the support beams of a typical building, bolting into the beams on either side of the safe. A panel is provided around the safe to prevent cutting into the wall to remove the safe. The safe includes numerous electronic features, which are powered by running an electrical wire to the safe, as well as battery backup. The CPU includes a connection for a telephone line, as well as wireless communication. The safe utilizes a fast-opening mechanism such as a fingerprint scanner. A panic button is provided to alert authorities and/or others on the premises of the emergency. The safe includes a mercury switch so that, if the safe is moved, then the opening mechanism will be disabled, and police will be notified. The safe includes cut wire detection circuitry. One possible variation of the safe includes a door having a shatter-resistant window, as well as internal lighting, so that the contents of the safe can be displayed or verified without opening the safe.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 14, 2014
    Date of Patent: September 29, 2015
    Inventor: William A. LeBlanc
  • Publication number: 20150083031
    Abstract: A safe is provided capable of destruction of stored materials upon occurrence of a theft indication. A storage part stores a recording medium by a retaining means or system, and a destroying means or system that is operative to destroy the recording medium upon an activation is also within the storage part. A theft detecting part detects unauthorized access and a driver drives the destroying means or system for destruction.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 22, 2012
    Publication date: March 26, 2015
    Inventor: Takaaki HIRAOKA
  • Publication number: 20150072117
    Abstract: The present invention relates to the field of the protection of security documents, especially banknotes, against illegal actions such as robbery or theft. In particular, the present invention relates to the field of ink-stained documents that are resistant to chemicals. The disclosed security documents are covered on at least one side by from about 70% to about 90% of a protective varnish and comprising from about 10% to about 30% of one or more varnish-free areas comprising one or more varnish-free indentations (I), the percents being based on the total surface of the one side of the security document.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 25, 2013
    Publication date: March 12, 2015
    Inventors: Raynald Demange, Patrick Veya, Alain Mayer, Pierre Degott
  • Publication number: 20150027354
    Abstract: Device for invalidating notes of value, which comprises at least one combined dyestuff and trigger module, the dyestuff and trigger module being connectable via at least one first connecting element to a second connecting element of the value note transport container complementary to the first connecting element. The device has a dyestuff distributing unit for distributing dyestuff exiting from an outlet opening of the dyestuff and trigger module onto the notes of value. By means of the first connecting element a disconnectable plug connection to the second connecting element is establishable. Further, the disclosure relates to a cash box comprising such a device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 15, 2013
    Publication date: January 29, 2015
    Applicant: WINCOR NIXDORF INTERNATIONAL GMBH
    Inventor: Elmar Berendes
  • Patent number: 8899399
    Abstract: A controller 50 of a banknote processing machine 10 is configured to selectively perform a leaving mode, in which the banknote is fed out from each of the storing/feeding units 28, transported to the first cassette (recycle cassette 42) by the transport unit 24, and stored and left in the first cassette, when the first cassette is accommodated in the cassette accommodation unit 40.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 5, 2013
    Date of Patent: December 2, 2014
    Assignee: Glory Ltd.
    Inventor: Eiichi Nomura
  • Patent number: 8783194
    Abstract: A marking apparatus (1) for marking an item (12). The apparatus comprises: means to receive the item; a nucleic acid marker; means to release a marking fluid (8); and a distribution mechanism (11) coupled to the nucleic acid marker and the means to release the marking fluid. The means to release the marking fluid can be activated to release the marking fluid such that the distribution mechanism disperses a mixture of the nucleic acid marker and the marking fluid onto the item.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 21, 2003
    Date of Patent: July 22, 2014
    Assignees: Trace Tag International Limited, 3SI Security Systems, Inc.
    Inventors: Robert Sleat, Greg Van Lint
  • Publication number: 20140069770
    Abstract: A controller 50 of a banknote processing machine 10 is configured to selectively perform a leaving mode, in which the banknote is fed out from each of the storing/feeding units 28, transported to the first cassette (recycle cassette 42) by the transport unit 24, and stored and left in the first cassette, when the first cassette is accommodated in the cassette accommodation unit 40.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 5, 2013
    Publication date: March 13, 2014
    Applicant: GLORY LTD.
    Inventor: Eiichi NOMURA
  • Patent number: 8656845
    Abstract: A multi-component dye unit for use in a system to protect valuables. The unit comprises at least two reservoirs arranged in an external container or housing. The reservoirs are filled with different agents A and B, and connected to a spraying device capable of staining the contents of a secured container. The reservoirs are preferably made of flexible material and the contents thereof may be expelled by gas pressure in said external container. Advantageously, the external container may be made of two parts clippable together.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 8, 2010
    Date of Patent: February 25, 2014
    Assignee: 3SI Security Systems N.V.
    Inventor: Sonny Van Dessel
  • Patent number: 8631748
    Abstract: A banking equipment intra-cassette security device (1) being assembled under the lid (T) of a cassette (C) storing money bills (A). The device (1) includes a main block (2) equipped with cavities (3) filled with pyrotechnical material (5), which can be ignited by a wick (9) which is activated by a metallic filament (11) electrically powered by the cassette (C) circuit.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 29, 2012
    Date of Patent: January 21, 2014
    Assignee: Tecnologia Bancaria S.A.
    Inventor: Nelson Tavares de Pinho
  • Patent number: 8584603
    Abstract: A device for receiving banknotes with a frame which provides a banknote opening, and has a banknote bag connected to the frame using a bag opening so that banknotes are introducible through the banknote opening and the bag opening into the banknote bag. The device has a sliding bolt. The frame has an upper frame and a lower frame being separable from each other, and the banknote opening extends through both frames when the upper frame is connected to the lower frame. The frame has a guide for inserting the sliding bolt which is designed so that in the inserted state, the sliding bolt is locked with the frame and completely covers the banknote opening of the two frames.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 5, 2011
    Date of Patent: November 19, 2013
    Inventor: Peter Villiger
  • Patent number: 8555792
    Abstract: The invention relates to a device (10) for invalidating notes of value, comprising a dye stuff container (12, 50), wherein a dye stuff is received for irreversibly dyeing the notes of value. The device (10) further comprises a trigger unit (14, 52) which brings the dye stuff into contact with the notes of value. The trigger unit (14, 52) is arranged inside the dye stuff container (12, 50).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 17, 2011
    Date of Patent: October 15, 2013
    Assignee: Wincor Nixdorf International GmbH
    Inventor: Elmar Berendes
  • Patent number: 8539890
    Abstract: A fluid dispensing apparatus (10) comprising a collapsible bellows (12) for storing the fluid to be dispensed, a housing (14) for receiving the collapsible bellows and means (30) for compressing the collapsible bellows on actuation of the fluid dispensing apparatus (10) so as to eject the fluid through an outlet (22) of the bellows (12), wherein the housing (14) is configured to guide the bellows (12) so as to impede lateral deformation of the bellows (12) during compression thereof.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 23, 2011
    Date of Patent: September 24, 2013
    Assignee: Spinnaker International Limited
    Inventors: Nicholas Tripp, Philip Hammond, Martin Wastell
  • Patent number: 8464648
    Abstract: Installation kit for equipping a case (11) as a multifunctional, portable security system (10), and case (11). The installation kit comprises a receptacle area for valuables (13), having an access opening, a cover (12.2), and a protection system.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 8, 2006
    Date of Patent: June 18, 2013
    Inventor: Peter Villiger
  • Publication number: 20130055932
    Abstract: The invention relates to a device (10) for invalidating notes of value, comprising a dye stuff container (12, 50), wherein a dye stuff is received for irreversibly dyeing the notes of value. The device (10) further comprises a trigger unit (14, 52) which brings the dye stuff into contact with the notes of value. The trigger unit (14, 52) is arranged inside the dye stuff container (12, 50).
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 17, 2011
    Publication date: March 7, 2013
    Applicant: WINCOR NIXDORF INTERNATIONAL GMBH
    Inventor: Elmar Berendes
  • Publication number: 20130055931
    Abstract: An apparatus for storing a bill transport container. The apparatus includes a holding compartment for holding the bill transport container. The bill transport container includes a cancellation unit for invalidating bills that are held and a control unit having a timer that triggers the cancellation unit after a preset time interval. A control unit of the apparatus and the control unit of the bill transport container can have a data transmission link set up between them when the bill transport container is held in the holding compartment. This link can be used to transmit data for setting the timer of the control unit. A bill transport container is included in which in a first mode of operation the control unit triggers the cancellation unit after a first preset time interval and in a second mode of operation it triggers the cancellation unit after a second preset time interval.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 5, 2011
    Publication date: March 7, 2013
    Applicant: WINCOR NIXDORF INTERNATIONAL GMBH
    Inventor: Oliver Dietz
  • Publication number: 20130036951
    Abstract: The invention relates to a device (20) for transport and/or storage of notes of value. The device (20) comprises a roller storage (20) having a winding drum (1, 30). Further, the device (20) comprises a sensor (26, 34) for detecting a rotary motion of the winding drum (1, 30).
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 5, 2011
    Publication date: February 14, 2013
    Applicant: WINCOR NIXDORF INTERNATIONAL GMBH
    Inventors: Oliver Dietz, Andre Michels, Sascha Ringel
  • Publication number: 20130032067
    Abstract: A fluid dispensing apparatus (10) comprising a collapsible bellows (12) for storing the fluid to be dispensed, a housing (14) for receiving the collapsible bellows and means (30) for compressing the collapsible bellows on actuation of the fluid dispensing apparatus (10) so as to eject the fluid through an outlet (22) of the bellows (12), wherein the housing (14) is configured to guide the bellows (12) so as to impede lateral deformation of the bellows (12) during compression thereof.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 23, 2011
    Publication date: February 7, 2013
    Applicant: SPINNAKER INTERNATIONAL LIMITED
    Inventors: Nicholas Tripp, Philip Hammond, Martin Wastell
  • Publication number: 20120240829
    Abstract: A multi-component dye unit for use in a system to protect valuables. The unit comprises at least two reservoirs arranged in an external container or housing. The reservoirs are filled with different agents A and B, and connected to a spraying device capable of staining the contents of a secured container. The reservoirs are preferably made of flexible material and the contents thereof may be expelled by gas pressure in said external container. Advantageously, the external container may be made of two parts clippable together.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 8, 2010
    Publication date: September 27, 2012
    Applicant: 3SI Security Systems N.V.
    Inventor: Sonny Van Dessel
  • Patent number: 8234984
    Abstract: A method and an arrangement pertaining to an alarm-equipped valuable item storage space (1) includes at least one device (10-13) for the storage of valuable documents, banknotes or the like, in which a destructive agent (61) is intended to destroy the valuable documents (100) in response to a burglary attempt and/or manipulative action. In conjunction with the need to destroy the valuable documents, a destructive agent container (60,63) is opened so as to cause the destructive agent to move into a collecting vessel (50) within which a valuable document collecting device (30) is at least partially situated. The volume of a destructive agent is such as to enable the collecting vessel (50) to accommodate the destructive agent (61) in the absence of overflow. The destructive agent container (60,63) is placed above the collecting vessel (50) so that the destructive agent (61) will run or fall down into the collecting vessel when an alarm is triggered.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 7, 2009
    Date of Patent: August 7, 2012
    Assignee: SQS Security Qube System AB
    Inventor: Kjell Lindskog
  • Patent number: 8171865
    Abstract: A method and an arrangement for defacing and/or destroying items stored in an alarmed value space (30), wherein there is used a piercable or openable container (80) that contains a defacing agent/destructive agent (C). When an alarm is triggered, the defacing agent/destructive agent (C) is distributed in the value space (30) while, at the same time, reducing the combined volume of the container (80) and the value space (30). The arrangement (50) includes a container (80) which contains defacing agent/destructive agent (C) and an element (62, 63) for piercing or opening the container (80) in conjunction with triggering of the alarm. The arrangement (50) also includes a spring activated press element or press plate (71) and an element (75, 76) for causing the press element/press plate (71) and the piercing element or opening element (62, 63) to move in response to triggering of the alarm. The arrangement can be used effectively in all working directions relative to the value space.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 3, 2005
    Date of Patent: May 8, 2012
    Assignee: SQS Security Qube System AB
    Inventors: Kjell Lindskog, Per Forsman
  • Patent number: 8054183
    Abstract: Method and system for safely transporting valuable articles to a client. A known amount of articles for transport are packed in a transport package comprising a security circuit and a security system for the valuable articles. In the armed state the valuable articles are devaluated in case of an unauthorized manipulation in the transport package. A first client identifier is given. The valuable articles in the transport package are transported to the client. A portable computer transported with the valuable articles serves for recording and/or capturing the first client identifier, for capturing a second client identifier, for evaluating the first client identifier and the second client identifier, and for establishing a communication connection with the security circuit of the transport package, in order to transfer and release the package into the not-armed state, if permitted after evaluating the client identifiers.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 6, 2006
    Date of Patent: November 8, 2011
    Inventor: Peter Villiger
  • Patent number: 8047142
    Abstract: There is provided a protection method and protection system for valuables. An internal enclosure for enclosing the valuables, an external enclosure for enclosing the internal enclosure, a misuse protection device for the valuables, and a triggering device for triggering the misuse protection device in the event of an unauthorized manipulation of the external enclosure are provided. The external enclosure is closable to form a seal. A pressure chamber, which is impinged by an initial pressure, is produced in the external enclosure. A setpoint pressure is generated, which deviates from the ambient pressure, in the pressure chamber when the external enclosure is closed to form a seal. A pressure sensor is used for detecting the pressure in the pressure chamber. The pressure sensor controls initialization of the triggering device. The triggering device triggers the misuse protection device when the pressure deviates by more than a tolerance pressure value from the setpoint pressure.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 16, 2007
    Date of Patent: November 1, 2011
    Inventor: Peter Villiger
  • Patent number: 7779766
    Abstract: This invention consists of a casing designed to appear like a purse or wallet. The casing also has a flap with a stud, an accompanying clasp, and a pressurized dye packet. It may also include false coins, currency and credit cards, and miscellaneous compartments, pockets and slits. To use this invention, a person simply places the casing into his or her pocket or carries the casing like a purse. If a thief steals the casing, the dye packet automatically discharges when the flap is opened separating the stud from the clasp. The indelible red dye marks the thief's body and/or clothing for later identification.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 23, 2006
    Date of Patent: August 24, 2010
    Inventor: Joseph Mullen
  • Patent number: 7707950
    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.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 21, 2005
    Date of Patent: May 4, 2010
    Inventor: Peter Villiger
  • Patent number: 7628112
    Abstract: The invention pertains to a method and to an arrangement applicable to a container or to a chamber, for instance to a security chamber for valuable articles. The container/chamber(20) has a casing or shell (10) in which an explosive substance or a burstable item is housed. The arrangement has a detector (50, 50?) at the shell (10) for detecting ambient temperature or shell temperature. The explosive substance is detonated or the burstable item is depressurised to prevent bursting of the outer casing/shell (10)of the container or the chamber at a predetermined temperature limit value. The detector (50, 50?) for detecting the ambient temperature or the shell temperature is disposed essentially across the whole surface of the shell/casing (10).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 5, 2003
    Date of Patent: December 8, 2009
    Assignee: SQS Security Qube System AB
    Inventor: Kjell Lindskog
  • Publication number: 20090235847
    Abstract: Installation kit for equipping a case (11) as a multifunctional, portable security system (10), and case (11). The installation kit comprises a receptacle area for valuables (13), having an access opening, a cover (12.2), and a protection system.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 8, 2006
    Publication date: September 24, 2009
    Inventor: Peter Villiger
  • Patent number: 7533801
    Abstract: A security device for the transportation and/or storage of assets includes a chamber for receiving these assets combined with at least one tank for a destructive product, the destructive product including chlorosulfonic acid, the tank suitable for the release of the destructive product under the direction of a control element, and the chamber adapted to expose the assets to gaseous decomposition products of the destructive product.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 4, 2005
    Date of Patent: May 19, 2009
    Assignee: Brink's France
    Inventor: Philippe Besnard
  • Patent number: 7475805
    Abstract: A tamper evident primary container (20) for storing and/or transporting valuables, particularly currency and other documents comprises an envelope (14) with tamper evident features and a partition for dividing the envelope into first (30) and second portions (32) that communicate with each other through at least one path. A first opening (22) in the envelope is provided through which articles can be inserted into the first portion and a seal for sealing the first opening is provided. A second opening (36) opens into the second portion through which a staining medium can be introduced into the second portion when desired. The path is constructed and arranged so as at least to inhibit access to the first portion through the second portion and to indicate tampering if access is breached. The partition is intermittent to form a plurality of paths that can permit a staining medium to be dispensed into the first portion through the second portion.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 9, 2005
    Date of Patent: January 13, 2009
    Inventor: Jan Willem Visser
  • Publication number: 20080271651
    Abstract: A secure system for transport or preserving valuables, enclosed in a container (1) is provided with an internal controlling element (10) and a mechanism for deteriorating (20, 21) the valuables in case of attack. The system consists of at least one container (1) equipped with a memory card (9) reader (8) connected to internal control element (10) and at least one base (11) provided with an electronic map (12) wherein are recorded data concerning the location of the base (11) adapted to receive such that a user may use the container (1) either as a permanent safe for preserving valuables or for transporting the valuables from the fixed located base (11) at a starting point situated at the sender's (2) to a second base (11) at the recipient's (5).
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 19, 2005
    Publication date: November 6, 2008
    Inventors: Thierry Sikora, Laurence Vohnout-Marle, Gerald Centrella, Lionel Riviere, Bruno Peltier
  • Publication number: 20080264309
    Abstract: Security system (100) having a container (20), which encloses a strongbox area (22) for receiving valuables (42). Means for carrying (10) the container (20), a protection system (12) for protecting the valuables (42) located in the strongbox area (22), and an access opening (23) are provided. At least one protection module (23; 41) is provided in the strongbox area (22), the protection module (23; 41) being designed for the purpose of neutralizing the valuables (42) located in the strongbox area (22). The means for carrying (10) are implemented as a separate module, which comprises a handle area (11.1, 11.2), a mechanical interface (13; 13.1, 13.2) for the mechanical connection to the container (20), a security circuit (12) for securing the security system (100), and a security interface (12.1) for establishing a communication link between the security circuit (12) and the protection module (23; 41).
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 21, 2005
    Publication date: October 30, 2008
    Inventor: Peter Villiger
  • Patent number: 7428873
    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.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 22, 1998
    Date of Patent: September 30, 2008
    Assignee: Oberthur Cash PRotection
    Inventors: Andrew Robin Searle, Geoffrey Keith Hill
  • Patent number: 7395766
    Abstract: A valuables case (1) for holding securities with a safety device having at least one holding chamber (5, 6) for an ink and having a measuring and triggering device for registering at least one parameter of the valuables case and for releasing the liquid from the holding chamber (5, 6) into the valuables container on the basis of the measured parameter is distinguished by at least one vibration generator (14) associated with the safety device for the purpose of generating vibrations in the liquid (7) in the at least one holding chamber. In this context, the measuring and triggering device is designed to register at least one vibration parameter and to release the liquid from the holding chamber (5, 6) into the interior (2) on the basis of the measured vibration parameter.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 5, 2005
    Date of Patent: July 8, 2008
    Assignee: Wincor Nixdorf International GmbH
    Inventors: Martin Landwehr, Juergen Schlueter
  • Publication number: 20080115703
    Abstract: There is provided a security case with a strongbox area for receiving valuables. The case includes a protection system for protecting the valuables located in the strongbox area. The protection system also includes at least two protection modules, which are situated in the strongbox area and implemented for the purpose of automatically neutralizing the valuables from two sides in case of emergency. An access opening with a sliding plate is provided, which is situated in the area of a case wall and which is movable by a translational movement between its cover position and its release position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 24, 2005
    Publication date: May 22, 2008
    Inventor: Peter Villiger
  • Patent number: 7281477
    Abstract: A security device for transporting monies from a cash acceptance terminal to a bank or similar safe location includes a note tube and a pair of flexible bags containing dye. Cutters operated by explosive devices when an unauthorised attempt is made to break into the note tube pass down the sides of the bags and rip them open. There is provided spring loaded pressure plates which serve to compress the bags to cause the dye to be ejected effectively into the note tube to stain all the notes therein.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 17, 2002
    Date of Patent: October 16, 2007
    Assignee: Qube Technology (Proprietary) Limited
    Inventors: Roderick Mark Dyson, James Michael King, Gary Malcolm Keyser
  • Patent number: 7201312
    Abstract: A device is disclosed to invalidate banknotes in a unit equipped for the storage thereof, comprising an ignition unit (15) placed in the equipped unit (3) in a position adjacent to the banknotes (4) and suitable to generate a flame producing on the banknotes (4) localized burns (4a) of a pre-established and identifiable type, the ignition unit (15) being controlled by activation means (16) sensitive to alarm situations.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 29, 2004
    Date of Patent: April 10, 2007
    Assignee: M.I.B. S.p.A.
    Inventor: Giuseppe Ezio Fumanelli
  • Patent number: 7121215
    Abstract: A security device for transporting and/or storing paper items of value includes an enclosed area (1) for receiving the items of value. The enclosed area is associated with at least one reservoir (3) for an irreversible paper destruction product (4) which can be dispersed on the items of value (2), controlled by a control device (5).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 3, 2002
    Date of Patent: October 17, 2006
    Assignee: Brink's France
    Inventor: Philippe Besnard