Box protection apparatus

Abstract

A new and improved box protection apparatus includes a plurality of flexible straps for encompassing the box under tension, and a guide for receiving the straps and for orienting the straps with respect to the box. The guide includes a rectangular frame member which includes a plurality of slots for receiving the box-encompassing straps. A hinged lid is provided for covering the frame member. The frame member includes a first locking member, and the lid includes a second locking member whereby the frame member and the lid can be locked together. The frame member includes at least one handle. Buckles are provided for locking the straps under tension, and the buckles are covered by the lid when the lid is locked to the frame member. The box protection apparatus may also include an alarm assembly, connected to either the frame member or the lid, for sounding an alarm in response to unauthorized moving of the lid. A key-controlled override device is provided for preventing the alarm from sounding when an authorized moving of the lid takes place. The box protection apparatus may also include a dye-releasing assembly, connected to the frame member, for releasing dye in response to unauthorized moving of the lid. A key-controlled override device is provided for preventing the dye from being released when an authorized moving of the lid takes place.

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