Willie J Howell

US Patent:

59559489, Sep 21, 1999

Filed:

Jun 19, 1997

Appl. No.:

8/878646

Inventors:

Willie E. Howell - Rockford IL

International Classification:

G08B 1314

US Classification:

3405687

Abstract:

A PURSE ALARM is provided including a purse and a switch for providing an activation signal upon the opening thereof. A purse alarm module is situated the purse and includes a purse state mechanism in communication with the switch. The purse state mechanism is adapted to continuously transmit the activation signal upon the instantaneous receipt thereof. A purse transmitter is connected to the purse state mechanism for transmitting the activation signal via free space upon the receipt thereof. Further included is a portable remote with a remote receiver adapted to receive the activation signal via free space and a remote alarm means for emitting an audible alarm during the receipt of the activation signal. Also included is a remote state mechanism connected between the remote receiver and the remote alarm. The remote state mechanism is adapted to continuously transmit the activation signal to the remote alarm upon the instantaneous receipt thereof from the remote receiver thereby actuating the remote alarm upon the opening of the purse.