Global Patent Index - EP 0218341 A1

EP 0218341 A1 19870415 - Alarm for a blind.

Title (en)

Alarm for a blind.

Title (de)

Alarmeinrichtung an einer Jalousie.

Title (fr)

Appareil d'alarme sur une jalousie à lamelles.

Publication

EP 0218341 A1 19870415 (EN)

Application

EP 86306382 A 19860819

Priority

  • GB 8521105 A 19850822
  • GB 8522266 A 19850909
  • GB 8522267 A 19850909

Abstract (en)

An alarm device, suitable for use with venetian blinds and other retractable blinds and curtains, comprises, secured together as as single unit, a piezoelectric motion sensor (9), an amplifier circuit (7) electrically connected to the piezoelectric sensor to amplify signals generated in the sensor, an audible alarm (8) electrically connected to the amplifier circuit for activation by the amplified signals, and a source of electrical power (10) for the circuit and the audible alarm. In one embodiment described, the unit is built upon a printed circuit board (6) and is of such shape and dimensions as to fit in the bottom rail (4) of a venetian blind.

IPC 1-7

G08B 13/08

IPC 8 full level

G08B 13/08 (2006.01)

CPC (source: EP)

G08B 13/08 (2013.01)

Citation (search report)

Designated contracting state (EPC)

AT BE CH DE FR GB IT LI NL SE

DOCDB simple family (publication)

EP 0218341 A1 19870415; GB 2180976 A 19870408; GB 8620256 D0 19861001

DOCDB simple family (application)

EP 86306382 A 19860819; GB 8620256 A 19860820