Security device with adjustable magnet location
First Claim
1. A security device comprising:
- a. a magnetic member having a member length,b. a housing having a length substantially longer than the member length, said housing adapted to be mounted along a window,c. means for mounting the magnetic member at a desired location along the housing and relocating the magnetic member to a different location when desired, andd. a contact switch adapted to provide a first output signal when said contact switch is in proximity to said magnetic member and a second output signal when said contact switch is not in proximity to said magnetic member.
4 Assignments
0 Petitions
Accused Products
Abstract
A security device that is adapted to be affixed along a window to provide anti-intruder protection while providing the ability to open the window a variable amount for venting an area. The security device comprises a magnetic member, located in a housing, and means for mounting the magnetic member at a desired location along the housing. The means for mounting the magnetic member may comprise a track extending substantially along the length of the housing and means for slidingly engaging the magnetic member along the track, whereby the magnetic member may be engaged at a desired location. The security device further comprises a contact switch adapted to provide a closed signal to a security system when the contact switch is in proximity to the magnetic member and an open signal when the contact switch is not in proximity to the magnetic member.
13 Citations
13 Claims
-
1. A security device comprising:
-
a. a magnetic member having a member length, b. a housing having a length substantially longer than the member length, said housing adapted to be mounted along a window, c. means for mounting the magnetic member at a desired location along the housing and relocating the magnetic member to a different location when desired, and d. a contact switch adapted to provide a first output signal when said contact switch is in proximity to said magnetic member and a second output signal when said contact switch is not in proximity to said magnetic member. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9)
-
-
10. A method of adjusting a security device mounted along a window to allow for adjustable venting of said window, wherein said security device comprises a magnetic member having a member length in a housing having a length substantially longer than the member length, and a contact switch for outputting a signal dependent on the relative position of the magnetic member to the contact switch, comprising the steps of,
a. locating the magnetic member in a first position in the housing such that when the window is in a first position the magnetic member is in close proximity to the contact switch causing the contact switch to output a first output signal, and when the window is in a second position the magnetic member is not in close proximity to the contact switch causing the contact switch to output a second output signal, and b. relocating the magnetic member in a second position in the housing such that when the window is in a vented position the magnetic member is in close proximity to the contact switch causing the contact switch to output the first output signal, and when the window is in a second position the magnetic member is not in close proximity to the contact switch causing the contact switch to output the second output signal.
Specification