Patent ID: 11858703
Assignee: GRUBGUARD, INC.
Field: Control (Instruments)
Classification: CPC B  A  G  H | IPC A  B  G  H

Claim 0:
1. A tampering detection system comprising:
a clamping mechanism having an open position and a closed position;
a sensor configured to detect the clamping mechanism position and supplying sensor signals representative of the clamping mechanism positions;
a selectively engageable synchronization button having an interface connected to a controller interface to supply a synchronization signal;
a controller having an interface to accept the sensor signals, the controller selectively creating an armed condition in response to receiving a closed position sensor signal within a predetermined duration of time from receipt of the synchronization signal, and subsequent to the armed condition being initiated, supplying an alarm signal in response to receiving an open position sensor signal; and,
wherein the clamping mechanism is selected from the group consisting of a latch comprising a latching end with a depressible button and locking bridge, or a clip comprising graspable opposing compressible members.