Patent ID: 7612667
Filing Date: 2009-11-03
Classification: E06B,G08B

Abstract:
1. A secure screen unit mounted within a supporting frame for preventing unauthorized tampering and intrusion, said screen unit comprising in combination: a) a robust metal mesh having a perimeter; b) a metal frame engaging the perimeter of said mesh for supporting and for preventing relative movement between said metal frame and said mesh, the robust metal mesh and the metal frame together forming the screen unit; c) at least one locking device mounted on said metal frame for securing said screen unit with the supported frame; d) at least one sensor for providing a signal indicative of movement of said screen unit or tampering with said screen unit; and e) a control unit mounted to the screen unit, the control unit accessible at the screen unit for directly activating and deactivating the at least one sensor and for providing an alarm upon receipt of a signal from the at least one sensor.