Patent ID: 6065408
Filing Date: 2000-05-23
Classification: E05G,Y10T

Abstract:
A security case comprising:a body;a lid mounted on the body and the lid is manipulatable between a first position wherein the case is in an open configuration and a second position wherein the case is in a closed configuration;an electronic controller located in the case;configuration sensitive means connected to the controller and the configuration sensitive means is sensitive to whether the case is in the open or in the closed configuration;locking means for locking the lid on the body in the closed configuration and the locking means is connected to the controller to be controlled thereby; andindicator means also connected to the controller to be controlled thereby;the controller being responsive to the configuration sensitive means to cause the indicator means to provide a first indication while the case is in the open configuration;a handle; andhandle engagement sensitive means connected to the controller, the handle engagement sensitive means being arranged on the case to be actuated when the handle of the case is engaged to transmit a first signal to the controller.