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Pressurized security barrier and alarm system

Patent ·
OSTI ID:35045

A security barrier for placement across a passageway is made up of interconnected pressurized tubing made up in a grid pattern with openings too small to allow passage. The tubing is connected to a pressure switch, located away from the barrier site, which activates an alarm upon occurrence of a pressure drop. A reinforcing bar is located inside and along the length of the tubing so as to cause the tubing to rupture and set off the alarm upon an intruder`s making an attempt to crimp and seal off a portion of the tubing by application of a hydraulic tool. Radial and rectangular grid patterns are disclosed. 7 figures.

Research Organization:
Lockheed Martin Energy Syst Inc
DOE Contract Number:
AC05-84OR21400
Assignee:
Dept. of Energy, Washington, DC (United States)
Patent Number(s):
US 5,406,258/A/
Application Number:
PAN: 8-233,677
OSTI ID:
35045
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English

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