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Newborn anti-theft device
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1988-08-04
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Granted: 1990-02-06
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Expires: 2008-08-04
Abstract
Abstract A detectable element inconspicuously disposed in an umbilical cord clamp used to clamp the umbilical cord a newborn child allows the detection of unauthorized movement of the newborn child and prevents the possible abduction of the newborn child.
Inventors
- 👤 Clifford R. Wheeless, Jr.
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-22 22:58
CPC Classifications
A; A61; A61B; A61B17/00; A61B17/12; G; G08; G08B; G08B13/00; G08B13/22; G08B13/24; G08B13/2402; G08B13/2428; G08B13/2434; G08B13/2437; G08B13/2442; G08B13/2445; G08B21/00; G08B21/02; G08B21/0202; G08B21/0275
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 8
Claim 1
Independent Claim
53 words
An apparatus for detecting the movement of a newborn within a predetermined area using a sensing system that causes an alarm comprising: an umbilical cord clamp; and detectable means disposed inconspicuously inside said umbilical cord clamp for triggering said sensing system and causing said alarm when said detectable means enters said predetermined area.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
53 words
An apparatus for detecting the movement of a newborn within a predetermined area using a sensing system that causes an alarm comprising: an umbilical cord clamp; and detectable means disposed inconspicuously inside said umbilical cord clamp for triggering said sensing system and causing said alarm when said detectable means enters said predetermined area.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
15 words
An apparatus according to claim 1 wherein said detectable means comprises a wire coil loop.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
21 words
An apparatus according to claim 2 wherein said wire coil loop is disposed around the perimeter of said umbilical cord clamp.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
22 words
An apparatus according to claim 1 wherein said detectable means is a metallic marker having a high permeability and a low coercitivity.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
14 words
An apparatus according to claim 4 wherein said metallic marker is made of Permalloy.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
14 words
An apparatus according to claim 1 wherein said detectable element is a radio transmitter.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
24 words
An apparatus according to claim 6 wherein said radio transmitter is disposed at an end of a clamp arm of said umbilical cord clamp.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
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| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1993-02-05 | 1993-08-07 | 1994-02-06 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1997-02-05 | 1997-08-07 | 1998-02-06 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 2001-02-05 | 2001-08-07 | 2002-02-06 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |