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Device for blocking cellular phone signals

  • US 6,978,146 B1
  • Filed: 11/21/2003
  • Issued: 12/20/2005
  • Est. Priority Date: 11/21/2003
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A device for blocking cellular phone signals, said device comprising:

  • a housing having a substantially rectangular shape and including a transceiver disposed therein for detecting a cellular phone signal and generating a blocking signal to temporarily disable a cellular phone to thereby prevent a user from operating a cellular phone within a predetermined area, said housing having a bottom surface including an antenna connected thereto and for directing said blocking signal outwardly and away therefrom, said housing further having a top surface;

    a power supply source for providing power to said device;

    a control lever connected to said housing and operably connected to said transceiver and for selectively adjusting a strength of said blocking signal as desired by a user;

    a power control switch connected to said housing for allowing a user to toggle said device between on and off modes; and

    a bracket being removably securable to said top surface of said housing and for mounting same to an elevated surface.

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