Abstract: A burglar alarm provided with a housing which contains a bell assembly and a battery compartment connected in series with a switch assembly having a linearly movable element which can be displaced a predetermined threshold distance by a chain extending to a magnet temporarily joined to a metal bracket attached to a movable surface. The switch assembly contains a pivoted contact which moves against a fixed contact when the linearly movable element is displaced a predetermined distance, and remains there regardless of the subsequent position of the linearly moveable element until a button operationally connected to the switch assembly is moved to the "off" position. The bell assembly includes a motor having a clanger support mounted on its shaft, the clangers being loosely mounted on the clanger support so that they can strike the bell without impeding the rotation of the motor.

Abstract: An intrusion alarm system and method is provided which includes one or more sound pulse transmitters that are triggered upon the opening of an entryway, such as a door or window, to produce a high-intensity sound pulse having a decibel level above a predetermined minimum. For example, each transmitter may comprise a percussive photoflash unit in combination with a pyrotechnic device which responds to the radiant output of the fired photoflash unit to emit the intense sound pulse. A centralized detector responds to the sound pulse above a predetermined threshold level to produce an alarm signal. Preferably, the detector comprises an electroacoustical transducer arrangement which provides the dual functions of both sound pulse detection and generation of an audible alarm.

Abstract: A strap assembly constructed of shape retentive but deformable and resilient dielectric material. The strap assembly includes longitudinally spaced transversely extending corrugations and is adapted to encircle an upright trash can constructed of conductive material with a first side of the strap assembly opposing the outer surface of the trash can. The corrugations define ridges spaced along the first side for abutting engagement with the can and the assembly includes longitudinally spaced openings formed therethrough. Anchor structure is provided for releasably securing the strap assembly about the can and a conductor member is threaded through selected corrugations of the strap assembly and spans the openings.

Abstract: A spring within a container is maintained in compression by a first movable pin that extends from the inside to the outside of a container. In response to the first pin being pulled from a set position, a spring drives a hammer against a dispensing button of a tear gas cannister whereby the cannister dispenses tear gas. Additionally, a second pin extends from the inside to the outside of the container. In response to the second pin being pulled from a set position, a switch causes the application of a voltage of a battery to a horn whereby the horn emits sound.

Abstract: A system for registering and transmitting a preselected code to a receiving station which comprises a switch operable between open and closed states. An oscillator is responsive to the operation of the switch to the closed state for producing a pulse train. A control device is provided that has a plurality of states and is movable from state to state in response to an advance signal which is generated by an advance signal generator. The advance signal generator is operable by an energizing signal. A counter is connected to the oscillator for registering the number of pulses in response to one state of the control means. A transmitter is responsive to another state of the control means for connecting the oscillator to a transmission line.