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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Oct. 24, 2006
Filed:
Oct. 28, 2004
James Larry Ingram, Pine Bluff, AR (US);
Yefim Y. Fundyler, Little Rock, AR (US);
Tony M. Goodwin, Whitehall, AR (US);
James Larry Ingram, Pine Bluff, AR (US);
Yefim Y. Fundyler, Little Rock, AR (US);
Tony M. Goodwin, Whitehall, AR (US);
Fragramatics Manufacturing Co., Inc., Pine Bluff, AR (US);
Abstract
An electronic alarm and a vending machine equipped with the alarm monitors a plurality of zones by suitable circuitry to detect vandalism and theft. Each zone has a mechanically-triggered sensor that provides an electrical output. The zones comprise a pair of door sensors and a separate, shock sensor. A solid-state logic circuit includes a red and green indicator light, and a loud warning buzzer ultimately triggered by the sensors. A circuit time delay and logic scheme analyzes sensor status, and separate false-alarm prevention circuits insure proper triggering after a predetermined delay. Alarm status is indicated by highly visible green and red status lights mounted on the door. A buzzer sounds in response to sensor activation and circuit logic. A back-up battery that is coupled to the logic circuitry for fail-safe operation includes an automatic recharge system, and dual red and green LED's monitor battery condition.