Luggage alarm
US6181246A · kind A · utility
Inventors
Key dates
| Filing date | Apr 5, 1999 |
| Grant date | Jan 30, 2001 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 5, 2019 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA45C13/24
- WIPO fieldControl
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
An alarm for a travel bag includes a casing attached to the bag having a receptacle thereon for receiving the bag zipper tongue. A locking device locks the tongue within the receptacle while simultaneously providing power to an alarm circuit. The alarm circuit includes a switch that moves to an open position upon the tongue being inserted into the receptacle. If the tongue is removed, the switch closes activating an audible alarm and a wireless transmitter. The transmitter transmits a signal to a remote unit likewise having an audible alarm. The remote unit further includes an activation button allowing a user to remotely activate or deactivate the alarm.
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