Enhanced tamper indicator
Abstract
The present invention provides an apparatus and method whereby the reliability and tamper-resistance of tamper indicators can be improved. A flexible connector may be routed through a latch for an enclosure such as a door or container, and the free ends of the flexible connector may be passed through a first locking member and firmly attached to an insert through the use of one or more attachment members such as set screws. A second locking member may then be assembled in interlocking relation with the first locking member to form an interlocked assembly around the insert. The insert may have one or more sharp projections extending toward the first or second locking member so that any compressive force applied in an attempt to disassemble the interlocked assembly results in permanent, visible damage to the first or second locking member.
- Inventors:
- Issue Date:
- Research Org.:
- The Regents of the University of California, Oakland, CA (United States)
- Sponsoring Org.:
- USDOE
- OSTI Identifier:
- 1174388
- Patent Number(s):
- 6,588,812
- Assignee:
- The Regents of the University of California (Oakland, CA) OSTI
- DOE Contract Number:
- W-7405-ENG-36
- Resource Type:
- Patent
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
- Subject:
- 47 OTHER INSTRUMENTATION
Citation Formats
Garcia, Anthony R., and Johnston, Roger G. Enhanced tamper indicator. United States: N. p., 2003.
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"Enhanced tamper indicator". United States. https://www.osti.gov/servlets/purl/1174388.
@article{osti_1174388,
title = {Enhanced tamper indicator},
author = {Garcia, Anthony R. and Johnston, Roger G.},
abstractNote = {The present invention provides an apparatus and method whereby the reliability and tamper-resistance of tamper indicators can be improved. A flexible connector may be routed through a latch for an enclosure such as a door or container, and the free ends of the flexible connector may be passed through a first locking member and firmly attached to an insert through the use of one or more attachment members such as set screws. A second locking member may then be assembled in interlocking relation with the first locking member to form an interlocked assembly around the insert. The insert may have one or more sharp projections extending toward the first or second locking member so that any compressive force applied in an attempt to disassemble the interlocked assembly results in permanent, visible damage to the first or second locking member.},
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place = {United States},
year = {2003},
month = {7}
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