Security device
First Claim
1. A security device arranged to hold at least one credit card, charge card, cash card and the like comprising a container having a lid, at least one compartment for cards in said container, locking means arranged to secure said lid to said container until said locking means are released, a waterproof pyrotechnic solution coated on the internal surfaces of said at least one compartment for destroying said cards, trigger means arranged to be activated by said locking means for triggering said pyrotechnic solution, and counting means for permitting a predetermined number of incorrect attempts at operating said locking means before said locking means activates said trigger means to trigger said pyrotechnic solution.
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Abstract
A security device for credit cards, charge cards, cash cards and the like has a base, an integrally molded top partially extending along the length of the base and a lid pivotally secured to one end of the base. A key pad is recessed into the top. The lid has an electrically operated latch operated by the key pad. A cartridge for the cards is formed of cardboard bent into a serpentine format to provide an upper compartment and a lower compartment, each compartment being suitable for holding up to four cards each. The internal surfaces of the cartridge are coated with a pyrotechnic material and a heating coil is connected to the cartridge. An authorized user of the device has a personal code which when inputted via the key pad opens the lid. Incorrect input of the code causes a piezoelectric bleeper to sound. Two incorrect input sequences are permitted but on the third incorrect sequence the coil causes the pyrotechnic solution on the cartridge to heat up and destroy the cards within the device. A water tamper device is provided which will also cause the cartridge to destroy the cards if the device is immersed in water. A conductive inlay is provided around the inside of the device so that if the inway is open circuited by an unauthorized attempt at entry into the device by, for example, drilling or sawing, the cartridge will again destroy the cards held within the device.
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- 1. A security device arranged to hold at least one credit card, charge card, cash card and the like comprising a container having a lid, at least one compartment for cards in said container, locking means arranged to secure said lid to said container until said locking means are released, a waterproof pyrotechnic solution coated on the internal surfaces of said at least one compartment for destroying said cards, trigger means arranged to be activated by said locking means for triggering said pyrotechnic solution, and counting means for permitting a predetermined number of incorrect attempts at operating said locking means before said locking means activates said trigger means to trigger said pyrotechnic solution.
- 15. A security device arranged to hold at least one credit card, charge card, cash card and the like comprising a container having a lid, locking means arranged to secure said lid to said container until said locking means are released, defacing means within said container for defacing said cards, trigger means arranged to be activated by said locking means for triggering said defacing means, counting means for permitting a predetermined number of incorrect attempts at operating said locking means before said locking means activates said trigger means to trigger said defacing means, said locking means including a digital keypad arranged to apply signals to an electrical circuit means which includes said trigger means, said counting means and a relay, whereby correct operation of said keypad activates said relay to release said lid, and a water tamper means connected to said electrical circuit means, whereby when said device is immersed in water said water tamper means produces an electrical signal to activate said trigger means to trigger said defacing means.
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