Patent ID: 6247415
Filing Date: 2001-06-19
Classification: E05G

Abstract:
A device for protecting valuable papers such as securities, comprising:a closeable unit which is divided by a first partition having a plurality of apertures into at least a first space and a second space, the first space being arranged to hold papers to be protected which may be placed on one side of said first partition opposite the first partition apertures;pyrotechnics provided in the second space located at a side of the first partition opposite said one side and the pyrotechnics comprising capsules placed in a network opposite each of said first partition apertures opposite said one side of said first partition and each containing a pyrotechnical mixture which, when the device is manipulated in an unwanted manner, will inflame so as to produce a flame which propagates through said first partition aperture transpiercing any papers in the first space opposite said aperture thereby making the papers worthless but recognizable;a tray formed by the first partition, said closeable unit having a portion defining an opening at one end of said tray; anda door mounted near the opening so as to close the closeable unit.