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Robber deterrent apparatus
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1987-10-27
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Granted: 1989-06-27
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Expires: 2007-10-27
Abstract
Abstract A theft deterrent apparatus is set forth wherein a plurality of nozzles are positioned within an elongate deflecting shield such that they may be manually and selectively activated by a foot pedal or secondary switch positioned for manual manipulation such as on a cash register. The nozzles dispense a disabling fluid chemical upon activation of a control valve by the foot pedal and cash register positioned switch. Optionally an overhead bank of similar fluid dispensing nozzles may be oriented where counter level positioning of such nozzles is not desirable. Alternatively, the counter mounted and overhead mounted nozzles may be utilized in combination.
Inventors
- 👤 Richard N. Fletcher
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-29 21:09
CPC Classifications
G; G08; G08B; G08B15/00; G08B15/02; E; E05; E05G; E05G1/00; E05G1/12
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 4
Claim 1
Independent Claim
203 words
A robber deterrent apparatus for us in combination with a counter and cash register on which an individual may stand, wherein said apparatus comprises, a pressurized reservoir supply means for containing a liquid disabling chemical under pressure, and connection means operably associating said reservoir supply means to a valve means, said valve means remotely operable by either of a plurality of switch means for introducing said liquid disabling chemical to a plurality of nozzle means, and said plurality of switch means positioned behind said counter for actuation by said individual, and wherein said connection means comprises a flexible hose-like member securable to said valve means by a coupler connection enabling said pressurized reservoir means to be selectively positionable by means of said flexible connection hose, and wherein one of said switch means is mounted below said counter at a floor support level for engagement by said individual and a second switch means positioned on said cash register for enabling said selective actuation by said individual, and wherein said nozzle means are positioned within a shield means comprising an overlying shield and an underlying shield to substantially enclose said nozzles and thereby prevent tampering of said nozzles and limit deflection of spray emanating therefrom.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
203 words
A robber deterrent apparatus for us in combination with a counter and cash register on which an individual may stand, wherein said apparatus comprises, a pressurized reservoir supply means for containing a liquid disabling chemical under pressure, and connection means operably associating said reservoir supply means to a valve means, said valve means remotely operable by either of a plurality of switch means for introducing said liquid disabling chemical to a plurality of nozzle means, and said plurality of switch means positioned behind said counter for actuation by said individual, and wherein said connection means comprises a flexible hose-like member securable to said valve means by a coupler connection enabling said pressurized reservoir means to be selectively positionable by means of said flexible connection hose, and wherein one of said switch means is mounted below said counter at a floor support level for engagement by said individual and a second switch means positioned on said cash register for enabling said selective actuation by said individual, and wherein said nozzle means are positioned within a shield means comprising an overlying shield and an underlying shield to substantially enclose said nozzles and thereby prevent tampering of said nozzles and limit deflection of spray emanating therefrom.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
24 words
A robber deterrent apparatus as set forth in claim 1 wherein each of said nozzles project a conical pattern of said liquid disabling chemical.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
60 words
A robber deterrent apparatus as set forth in claim 2 wherein a plurality of nozzles are positioned in overlying relationship to said nozzle means wherein said nozzle means are positioned within said counter at a terminal forwardmost portion thereof and said overlying nozzles are positioned vertically above said nozzle means to project a spray in cooperation with said nozzle means.
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| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1992-06-26 | 1992-12-26 | 1993-06-27 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1996-06-26 | 1996-12-26 | 1997-06-27 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 2000-06-26 | 2000-12-26 | 2001-06-27 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |