Anti security system for manhole covers
AssigneeKuwait University
InventorTareq Abduljalil Albahri
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Abstract
There is disclosed an antitheft security alarm system and method for manhole covers, rainwater drains, and the like, to prevent burglary of the cover by transmitting a wireless alarm signal to a remote station when the cap is removed to notify a dispatch center or other notification message recipient of the burglary incident and location. The security apparatus may be an integrated unit, including sensors, a telemetry unit, a power supply, a processor, and supporting hardware, all located in an enclosed, waterproof housing. The security alarm system apparatus is adapted to fit within a manhole cavity without the need for extensive or alteration of existing manhole structures.
Claims10
A manhole cover antitheft alarm system, comprising:
- a switch mounted on a rim of a manhole;
- means for generating a signal when said switch is opened by removal of a manhole cover from the manhole;
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- means for transmitting the signal to a remote base to alert personnel of the removal of the manhole cover, said signal including identification information representative of the location of the manhole.
A manhole cover antitheft alarm system, comprising:
- a switch mounted on a rim of a manhole;
- means for generating a signal when said switch is opened by removal of a manhole cover from the manhole;
- means for transmitting the signal to a remote base to alert personnel of the removal of the manhole cover;
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- means for comparing a time of signal generation with a pre-recorded maintenance schedule.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.