Portable alarm system

• US 7,339,475 B2
• Filed: 11/10/2004
• Issued: 03/04/2008
• Est. Priority Date: 11/10/2004
• Status: Expired due to Fees

• Current Assignee: Black & Decker Incorporated (Stanley Black & Decker, Inc.)
• Original Assignee: Black & Decker Incorporated (Stanley Black & Decker, Inc.)
• Inventors: Lovell, Kelton W., Watson, James B., Concari, Gabriel E.
• Primary Examiner(s): Hofsass; Jeffery
• Assistant Examiner(s): Labbees; Edny
• Application Number:
  US10/985,407
• Publication Number:
  US 20060097869A1
• Time in Patent Office: 1,210 Days
• Field of Search: 340/541, 340/331, 340/571, 340/539.11
• US Class Current: 340/571
• CPC Class Codes: G08B 25/008 Alarm setting and unsetting, i.e. arming or disarming of the security system
• CPC Class Codes: G08B 25/10 using wireless transmission systems G08B25/009 takes precedence
• CPC Class Codes: G08B 29/046 prevention of tampering with detection circuits

Abstract

A monitoring system includes a portable alarm having a base unit with an electronic package. At least one sensor is associated with the electronics to transmit signals to the electronics in the event of a breach. The electronic package in turn signals a central monitoring station, as well as transmits a signal to an audible or visual alarm coupled with the base unit. Also, the base unit includes a device to selectively program the electronics to enable the user to utilize particular programs. A bracket, which retains and secures the base unit, may be secured to a surface to enable desirable positioning of the base unit within a structure.

Claims

1. A portable alarm comprising:

a housing, said housing having a configuration with a base at least one wall extending from said base forming a closed configuration and a top enclosing said at least one wall;

electronics in said housing for providing monitoring;

said electronics transmitting signals to a central monitoring location;

a battery in said housing for powering said electronics;

a sensor on said housing, said sensor for detecting movement of objects in proximity of said housing, said sensor electrically coupled with said electronics;

an alarm coupled with said housing for providing an audible or visual signal in response to signals from said electronics, said alarm electronically coupled with said electronics;

a device on said housing for enabling selective programming of said electronics, said device including a read out for enabling a user to visually interpret the programming, said device electrically coupled with said electronics; and

an attachment mechanism for attaching to a support, said attachment mechanism including at least one blind hole for receiving a L-shaped finger of a bracket coupling mechanism, and said attachment mechanism coupled with said housing.

2. The portable alarm according to claim 1, wherein said selective programming device including a keyboard and an LCD readout.

3. The portable alarm according to claim 2, wherein a cover coupled with said housing for covering said keyboard.

4. The portable alarm according to claim 1, wherein said alarm including a siren.

5. The portable alarm according to claim 1, wherein said alarm including a strobe light.

6. The portable alarm according to claim 1, wherein said alarm including a strobe light and a siren.

7. The portable alarm according to claim 1, wherein wireless sensors may be coupled with said electronics for monitoring remote locations.

8. A portable alarm comprising:

a housing, said housing having a configuration with a base at least one wall extending from said base forming a closed configuration and a top enclosing said at least one wall;

electronics in said housing for providing monitoring;

said electronics transmitting a signal to a central monitoring location;

a battery in said housing for powering said electronics;

a sensor on said housing, said sensor for detecting movement of objects in proximity of said housing, said sensor electrically coupled with said electronics;

an alarm coupled with said housing for providing an audible or visual signal in response to signals from said electronics, said alarm electronically coupled with said electronics;

an attachment mechanism on said housing, said housing attachment mechanism including at least one blind hole; and

a bracket, said bracket including a mechanism for coupling with said housing attachment mechanism for removably securing said housing on said bracket, said bracket coupling mechanism including a L-shaped finger being received in said at least one blind hole; and

a locking mechanism on said bracket, said locking mechanism coupling with said housing receiving mechanism for actively moving between a locked position and an unlocked position for locking said housing on said bracket in said locked position such that said housing is non-removably coupled with said locking mechanism until said locking mechanism is deactivated into said unlocked position to enable removal of said housing from said locking mechanism.

9. The portable alarm according to claim 8, wherein said housing including a receiving mechanism.

10. The portable alarm according to claim 8, wherein said bracket has an overall cross-shape with a vertical and horizontal arm, said horizontal arms being bent at its ends to surround said housing wall, said vertical arm being bent to surround said base and the non-bent portion of said vertical arm including said coupling mechanism.

11. The portable arm according to claim 10, wherein said bent vertical arm portion including a locking mechanism.

12. The portable arm according to claim 8, wherein said receiving mechanism being on said base and said locking mechanism including a key mechanism.

13. The portable arm according to claim 11, wherein said non-bent vertical arm portion including a device for retaining said bracket on a mounting surface.