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Fiber optic security system

  • US 5,055,827 A
  • Filed: 02/20/1990
  • Issued: 10/08/1991
  • Est. Priority Date: 02/20/1990
  • Status: Expired due to Fees
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1. An optical security system for protecting an appliance comprising:

  • a conduit for transmitting light therethrough;

    an attachment device for holding said conduit, said device comprising means for attaching said conduit to the appliance;

    means for preventing removal of said conduit from said device without first bending said conduit, said preventing means not necessitating the breaking or feeding through of the conduit to facilitate removal of said conduit;

    means for controlling said system, said controlling means comprising a means for sensing a disturbance of the light within said conduit, and a means for generating an alert signal in response to said sensing means;

    wherein, said optical security system sends an alert signal in response to an attempt to remove said conduit from the appliance which results in a bending or breaking of said conduit and a subsequent disturbance of the light within said conduit.

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