Theft Resistant Patents (Class 190/101)
  • Patent number: 5577611
    Abstract: An organiser bag (20) is supported on a ground engaging stand (10) and is provided with a hanging rail or rails.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 7, 1995
    Date of Patent: November 26, 1996
    Inventor: William C. Greenall
  • Patent number: 5542590
    Abstract: The present invention contemplates an articles storage pouch designed to attach to an automobiles existing safety-belt hardware for securing articles thereby deterring theft and preventing the enclosed articles from shifting about the passenger compartment. The invention comprises a storage pouch for stowing articles adjacent to a driver on an automobile seat. The pouch is fabricated from a flexible durable material and incorporates an opening, defined by a rigid frame member, for preventing unwanted access to the contents when the storage pouch is closed. One opening member incorporates a slot through which a closure strap, attached at one end to the opposing opening member may be inserted for drawing the pouch opening closed. The closure strap terminates in a male seat-belt connector for engaging a female seat-belt connector which is anchored to the automobile frame thereby securing the pouch on the car seat.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 14, 1994
    Date of Patent: August 6, 1996
    Inventor: Shirley L. Pfitzenmaier
  • Patent number: 5510768
    Abstract: An alarm strap for luggage (10) for emitting an audible alarm when unauthorized entrance into baggage (34) is attempted. The alarm strap for luggage (10) includes an alarm housing (12), alarm circuitry (14), a lock switch (24), and a strap (26), made of substantially the same material of typical luggage straps, carrying an electrically conductive element (28). A ratcheting mechanism (30) is attached to the alarm housing (12). The strap (26) is wrapped around the baggage (34), passed through the ratcheting mechanism (30), and tightened down so that no slack is left, and the strap (26) is taut against the baggage (34). The lock switch (24) is turned to the on position to complete the alarm circuitry (14) circuit and arm the alarm. When someone tries to gain unauthorized access to the baggage (34) by cutting the strap (26), the severing of the electrically conductive element (28) energizes the alarm circuitry (14) and sets off an audible alarm.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 11, 1994
    Date of Patent: April 23, 1996
    Inventor: Glenn E. Mann
  • Patent number: 5451282
    Abstract: A method for protecting luggage in transit. A strip is made of a material which adheres to itself but not to the luggage or to a lock for the luggage. The strip is wrapped around the luggage and the lock, and the ends of the strip are pressed together, causing them to stick to one another and seal the luggage and the lock. If further protection is desired, a strand of wire, rope, cord, string, or the like is tied over the strip used to seal the luggage and lock, and a second strip of the same material wrapped over and around the strand, the first strip, the luggage, and the lock, and used to further seal the luggage and the lock by pressing the ends of the second strip against one another.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 24, 1994
    Date of Patent: September 19, 1995
    Inventor: John C. Fore
  • Patent number: 5390787
    Abstract: A new and improved portable, recorded media storage apparatus includes a housing assembly and a plurality of recorded media retention assemblies supported by and retained in the housing assembly. The recorded media retention assemblies are arrayed with the housing assembly in parallel rows and columns. A door assembly includes an interior side and an exterior side, and a flexible, resilient panel is attached to the interior side of the door assembly. A hinge assembly connects the door assembly to the housing assembly. An auxiliary storage chamber assembly is supported by and retained in the housing assembly. The auxiliary storage chamber assembly includes an auxiliary chamber housing, an auxiliary chamber door, and an auxiliary hinge assembly for connecting the auxiliary chamber door to the auxiliary chamber housing. A door lock assembly is used for selectively locking the door assembly to the housing assembly.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 22, 1994
    Date of Patent: February 21, 1995
    Inventor: David W. Macasaet
  • Patent number: 5197525
    Abstract: A method and means for protecting valuables is disclosed. An anti-theft handbag is comprised of multiple segments which separate upon extraordinary pulling. A first segment is detachably secured to a second segment via a break-away pocket.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 25, 1991
    Date of Patent: March 30, 1993
    Inventor: Joseph L. Cantor
  • Patent number: 5153561
    Abstract: A container, e.g., case or bag, has an internal compartment with an access opening that is entirely closed with a cover having a clasp that cooperates with a latch of an electronic lock carried on the container. Preferably, the cover carries a key pad on its external surface and the key pad is in circuit to an alarm system that includes a control unit, power supply, motion and/or shock detector, and an audible alarm such as a siren. Most preferably, the power supply comprises one and preferably a pair of panels of solar cells which are also located on an external surface of the top cover. The container has one or more handles which can include a shoulder carrying strap. Preferably the container is formed of a thermally insulating material so that the container also serves as a cooler for beverage cans and the like.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 19, 1990
    Date of Patent: October 6, 1992
    Inventor: Eric S. Johnson
  • Patent number: 5140833
    Abstract: An enclosure for providing security and extra storage space for a portable cooler comprised of a rugged non-tearable fabric enclosure having an opening along one end to permit insertion or removal of the cooler, and a separate security cable that can be attached to the enclosure to prevent theft of the cooler by locking the cable around a picnic table leg or portable lawn chair. The enclosure includes storage pockets that can house additional items that can not be placed within the cooler such as a portable television, sunglasses, such that all recreational paraphernalia can be carried as one unit to the beach or picnic area.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 22, 1991
    Date of Patent: August 25, 1992
    Inventor: Michael T. Whalen
  • Patent number: 4995436
    Abstract: A method and means of safely securing valuables in the form of a break-away handbag. Removable reattachable adjacent bag segments are mounted to each other by means of snaps, VELCRO or the like. One or more bag segments act as a decoy and are positioned facing out and away from the body of the handbag holder while other adjacently placed bag segments designed to hold valuables are positioned more proximate to or up against the handbag holder's body. A shoulder strap is attached to a decoy bag segment and is hung over the user's shoulder. Cavities created between each of the adjacent bag segments are capable of enveloping the handbag holder's hand. When an extraordinary pulling force is exerted upon a decoy bag segment or segments, they will separate from the adjacent valuables bag segment or segments and said valuables bag segment or segments will be retained against or between the handbag holder's hand and body.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 16, 1989
    Date of Patent: February 26, 1991
    Inventor: Joseph L. Cantor
  • Patent number: 4884507
    Abstract: A security container, or case for the storage of valuable materials such as documents, credit cards, etc.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 21, 1988
    Date of Patent: December 5, 1989
    Inventor: Isy R. Levy
  • Patent number: 4880089
    Abstract: A convertible valet bag, characterized in that it is made from a generally rectangular bag opened at the top and fitted, at this level, with a holding means, as well as a supporting means which is movable between a resting position in which it is totally retracted within the bag and a working position in which it acts as a support to allow the bag to stand in a generally upright position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 14, 1988
    Date of Patent: November 14, 1989
    Inventors: Dominique Chombert, Francoise Hubert-Sternback
  • Patent number: 4867215
    Abstract: A carrier bag 1 has within a self-supporting smaller bag 3. The bags 1 and 3 are joined together along their common base 4. The smaller bag 3 has a closeable opening which is readily accessible to a user through the mouth of the carrier bag 1. The smaller bag 3 can be used very simply for accessories, including valuables but with security because it is essentially invisible.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 23, 1988
    Date of Patent: September 19, 1989
    Inventor: Elisabeth T. Macieowitz
  • Patent number: 4811768
    Abstract: A security pouch of a size adapted to hold a cash receipts container in a vertical position and adapted to be worn by an individual suspended from the shoulder and adjacent the side of the individual's chest and under the individual's arm, including, an opening provided with a closure that is operable by one hand.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 8, 1988
    Date of Patent: March 14, 1989
    Inventor: Joseph P. Williams
  • Patent number: 4804122
    Abstract: A theft protection purse is set forth wherein a secondary purse is positionable within a compartment of said purse including a Velcro (.TM.) securable flap encloses said secondary purse for access thereto. Said secondary purse includes a flexible tether selectively securable to a bracelet to be worn by a user. Alternatively, the tether may be disconnected from said bracelet and positioned upon a hook within said Velcro secured enclosure compartment.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 23, 1987
    Date of Patent: February 14, 1989
    Inventor: Renior L. Knox
  • Patent number: 4804943
    Abstract: An alarm system for a briefcase. A briefcase is provided with a radio receiver tuned to receive predetermined (such as coded) signals from a remote radio transmitter. The briefcase carries a siren, coupled to the receiver, to give an audible signal of a theft upon actuation of the remote receiver. The briefcase can also be provided with a handle which is normally secured to the briefcase, but which can be made to separate from the briefcase upon actuation of the remote transmitter. An additional mode of operation causes the siren to remain silent until the briefcase is removed a predetermined distance from the remote transmitter, the predetermined signals being continuously received until the briefcase is beyond the range of the transmitter. This mode of operation can also be employed to detach the handle when the briefcase is beyond the range of the transmitter.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 2, 1987
    Date of Patent: February 14, 1989
    Inventor: Isaac Soleimani
  • Patent number: 4792026
    Abstract: A carrying case having a zipper-type closure element includes a pair of spaced apart pockets for receiving a cylindrical locking device carrying a lockable safety pin pivotal into and out of a closed position with a lock element. The locking device is retained in the pockets oppositely of the closure element when the carrying case is closed. The pin in the open position engages the closure element and is pivoted to the closed position to prevent movement of the closure element to open the carrying case. A length of strap extending from the case may be wrapped around a stationary object and secured to the closed pin to prevent theft of the carrying case.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 27, 1987
    Date of Patent: December 20, 1988
    Assignee: Lockman Products Company, Inc.
    Inventors: Gary S. Dimmick, Scott G. Lockerman
  • Patent number: 4738341
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a container for personal belongings like a traveler's bag, a suitcase and a brief case.The container of the present invention includes a housing which is capable of housing a lengthy restrainer such as a wire. The housing is attached to a corner part or the peripheral part of the container main body, and one end of the lengthy restrainer is firmly fixed to the housing.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 31, 1986
    Date of Patent: April 19, 1988
    Assignee: Marumi Co., Ltd.
    Inventor: Tsutomu Asano
  • Patent number: 4460092
    Abstract: A long-term security system for use with a horizontal pole rack utilizes a hanger having a standard open loop portion and opposed inclined shoulder confronting portions. The system comprises, in addition to the hanger: a chain of sufficient length so that the chain ends may be passed over the pole, outwardly to the ends of the shoulder confronting portions of the hanger, downwardly through the sleeves of the garment, and inwardly towards each other; hooks at the ends of the shoulder confronting portions of the hanger for supporting the chain so that the segments passing through the sleeves hang freely; and a lock for locking the ends of the chain together to form a closed loop around the pole and through the garment. This system is preferably implemented in combination with a garment bag of the standard zippered variety. The garment bag is provided with a fabric tongue that carries a rigid panel that engages the chain at the sleeve ends to help maintain the chain segments in the sleeves vertical.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 2, 1981
    Date of Patent: July 17, 1984
    Assignee: Licentia Patent-Verwaltungs-GmbH
    Inventor: Michaelina Lee