GB2432185A

GB2432185A - Personal safe attachable to chairs, furniture

Info

Publication number: GB2432185A
Application number: GB0523088A
Authority: GB
Inventors: Jean-David Benichou
Original assignee: Individual
Current assignee: Individual
Priority date: 2005-11-11
Filing date: 2005-11-11
Publication date: 2007-05-16
Also published as: GB0523088D0

Abstract

A personal safe 2 is connectable via releasble means 31-33 to elongate members 11 of various types of chairs, beds and other types of furniture. The safe is relatively small and mobile, but big enough to hold wallets, mobile phones, keys, papers, credit cards, money. The safe can be used in public places, saving the need to deposit money, papers and other valuables elsewhere. The safe can be made of plastic, so that it is lightweight, convenient and yet strong enough so that a thief will not be able to tamper with the safe in front of others. Various forms of rigid and flexible attaching/clamping means are disclosed. Access to release these means may be possible only when the safe is open.

Description

Safe Device This invention relates to safes, and more particularly to

personal safes which are connectable to various types of chairs, beds and other types of furniture.

Background of the Invention

People often find themselves in a public or unattended location in which they wish to deposit for safekeeping their money, papers and/or other valuables such as electronics devices. Visitors in hotels, for example, would like to put in a safe place their keys, money and other belongings when they go to the hotel's pool. People going to the seashore may need to place their belongings in a secure place.

The problem is that it is very easy to steal from people who leave valuables unattended in such public places. It is very easy and tempting for the opportunity thief to pass by and simply grab whatever is in reach.

Even in cases where there are other people nearby, and even if there are security personnel such as in hotels, policemen or guards -thieves continue to steal because they can grab anything very fast and without attracting anyone' s attention.

The problem also exists in other public places, such as in hospitals -patients and their visitors often have to remain there for some time, during the days and nights. During these periods of time, they have to bother where to keep their wallet and other important belongings. This might cause them worry, may prevent them from sleeping or feeling more relaxed.

Again, an opportunity thief could easily take advantage of the situation to grab a bag or anything else within a few seconds and before anyone notices. --2-

Some people hide their wallet in the shoe, under clothes or in a coat -but even if they are absent for a short time, skilled thieves might trace their wallet, money or other valuables; or they might simply steal their shoes, coat, clothes or anything else by picking them up and walking away.

While some people would prefer to leave their belongings in their room in the hotel, at the reception desk or anywhere else -still sometimes they would not feel completely safe with it, because someone might tamper with their credit card or break in to their room, for example. In addition, they would not have their wallet, papers and so on available for use. In case they have keys, driving license or money, it is desired to keep them within reach.

Summary of the Invention

This invention presents a new compact safe, which can be attached to chairs and chaise lounges, beds, tables, or other type of furniture thus securing itself to a massive object, which cannot be easily stolen.

According to the present invention, the safe needs not be very secure, as conventional steel safes found at banks for example. Rather, the new safe only needs to prevent the opportunity thief from an easy pray. If delayed, the theft will usually be prevented.

The new safe can be relatively small and mobile, but big enough to hold wallets, electronics devices, keys, papers, credit cards, money, etc. This safe is aimed to be used both in public and unattended places, saving the need to deposit money, papers and other valuables elsewhere.

Visitors in hotels, can place keys, money and other belongings within the novel safe when they go to the hotel's pool, for example. The safe can be made of plastic, so that it is lightweight, convenient and yet strong enough so that a thief will not be able to tamper with the safe in front of others.

The safe further includes means, which allow connecting it easily to a chair or chaise lounge. The connecting means may be compatible with different kinds of chairs or chaise lounges, and can be connected and disconnected easily by the owner.

The safe could be taken by its owner to many public places, in which there are chairs or chaise lounges, connect the safe and store anything within.

There may be several locking possibilities, such as regular key, or an electronic keypad.

Alternately, the safes may belong to a seashore location or pool, hotel, etc., being offered as a service to guests there.

Despite the fact that a safe may be breakable, and can be disconnected by a thief from the chair or chaise lounge, it is not likely that a thief could take such a bold activity without being noticed and stopped, and even if so -it would take him much time and effort, making it further impractical to steal.

Upon using the novel safe, it would be difficult to steal valuables in public places, since the thief will not be able to pass by and grab it, because it is connected to the chair.

In case the thief decides to take the whole chair or chaise lounge, he would be easily traced and seen by others. It would be very suspicious to see a person with a chair and a safe connected to it walking away with it.

Thus, it would not be attractive for thieves to steal the whole chair or chaise lounge.

In cases where there are other people nearby, and especially if there are security personnel such as in hotels, policemen or guards -thieves will not be able to steal because they will be instantly traced and seen trying to walk with a chair or chaise lounge, and furthermore with the safe connected to it.

In many public places such as hospitals, the patients and their visitors can place their valuables in such a safe, thus being relieved of the task of continuously having to worry and be on the alert all the time regarding their valuables. During these periods of time, they can be less bothered about safeguarding their wallet and other important belongings. This can also help them to sleep better and feel more relaxed.

It may be difficult for a thief to grab the valuables or the safe in a short time, and even if he would try, he/she is very likely to be noticed.

People would not have to hide their wallet in the shoe, under clothes or in a coat -and even skilled thieves will not be able to steal valuables which are within the safe, but could only steal less important items such as shoes or clothes.

The new safe would allow people to take their belongings with them, without having the need to trust anyone else. Credit cards can be kept within the safe so that no one would tamper with them, and they do not have to worry that someone would break into their room, while they go to the pool or to the seashore, for example.

In addition, the wallet, papers and anything else stored in the safe -are close at hand and available for immediate use. Thus it is possible to have keys, driving license, money and so on, within easy reach.

Brief Descrip4n of the Drawip Fig. 1 illustrates an embodiment of a novel safe connected to a chaise lounge or to a chair using clasping means which are connected to at least one bar or arm.

Fig. 2 illustrates a cross-section view of another embodiment of a novel safe which is connected to a chaise lounge's or a chair's bar or arm using at least one surrounding clasping means.

Fig. 3 illustrates a cross-section view of another embodiment of a novel safe which is connected to a chaise lounge's or a chair's bar or arm using at least one modified surrounding clasping means.

Fig. 4 details a safe structure including a mounting part affixed to a chair and a safe which can be released from the inside.

Fig. 5 illustrates a cross-section view of another embodiment of a novel safe which is connected to a chaise lounge's or a chair's bar or arm using at least one screw and/or thread clasping means.

Fig. 6 illustrates a cross-section view of another embodiment of a novel safe which is connected to a chaise lounge's or a chair's bar or arm using at least one adjoining clasping means.

Fig. 7 illustrates a cross-section view of another embodiment of a novel modified shape safe which is connected to a chaise lounge's or a chair's bar or arm using at least one screw and/or thread clasping means.

Fig. 8 illustrates a cross-section view of another embodiment of a novel safe which is connected to a chaise lounge's or a chair's bar or arm using at least one sling clasping means.

Fig. 9 illustrates a cross-section view of another embodiment of a novel safe which is connected to a chaise lounge's or a chair's bar or arm using at least one sling clasping means and further including screw and/or thread clasping means.

Fig. 10 illustrates a cross-section view of another embodiment of a novel safe which is connected to a chaise lounge's or a chair's bar or arm using at least one screw and/or thread vise driving modified surrounding clasping means.

Fig. 11 illustrates a cross-section view of another embodiment of a novel safe which is connected to a chaise lounge's or a chair's bar or arm using at least one screw and/or thread vise driving adjoined clasping means.

Fig. 12 illustrates a cross-section view of another embodiment of a novel safe which is connected to a chaise lounge's or a chair's bar or arm using at least one upright clasping means and further including screw and/or thread means.

Fig. 13 illustrates a top view of another embodiment of a novel safe connected to a chaise lounge or to a chair from the side using clasping means which are connected to several bars or arms.

Fig. 1L+ illustrates a cross-section view of another embodiment of a novel safe which is adjoined to a chaise lounge or a chair using at least one bar or arm surrounding clasping means which are connected to the safe using screw and/or thread clasping means.

Fig. 15 illustrates a cross-section view of another embodiment of a novel safe which is adjoined to a chaise lounge's or a chair's bar or arm using at least one upright clasping means combined with screw and/or thread vise supporting clasping means.

Fig. 16 illustrates a cross-section view of another embodiment of a novel safe which is connected to a chaise lounge's or a chair's bar or arm using at least one flexible surrounding clasping means which is coupled using screw and/or thread means.

Fig. 17 illustrates a cross-section view of another embodiment of a novel safe which is connected to a chaise lounge's or a chair's bar or arm using at least one upright surrounding clasping means which is coupled in two sides to additional clasping means using screw and/or thread means.

Fig. 18 illustrates another embodiment of a novel safe which includes keypad means, clasping means and a dome shaped top.

Detailed Description of the Invention

The following invention shall now be described by way of example, and with reference to the accompanying drawings.

Fig. 1 illustrates an embodiment of a novel safe connected to a chaise lounge or to a chair using clasping means which are connected to at least one bar or arm. In this embodiment, left and right arms 11 and 12 respectively, can be used in order to attach to either one of them a novel safe 3, using clasping means 2.

In this embodiment, the safe is preferably made of rigid plastic, however it can be implemented using other materials as well. The purpose of the safe is to be strong enough so that it would be secure to use it in public places, thus it must not be made of steel or similar materials, since they are heavier and less comfortable for mobile outdoor use.

The new safe can be mobile and easy to carry. In addition, using plastic prevents rust and corrosion, allowing to use it even for several years. This is especially useful in humid places such as at sea beaches. Plastics, unlike metals, usually isolate heat better, thus the new safe may better keep the temperature of its contents.

Connecting the novel safe to a chaise lounge or to a chair, using even simple clasping means, can prevent the opportunity thief from stealing one's valuables, and will not make it possible to easily pick any of the belongings within the safe, or the safe itself.

The safe can be placed near one of the a chaise lounge's or chair's bars or arms, or it may be placed below the seat or sitting area, thus it may be hidden so that it will not be seen by people walking by. Obviously, anyone who might try to disconnect the safe would be noticed as this cannot be done fast, and requires time and effort. The safe may be moved along or around bars or an arm it is placed on, so that it may be rolled below the seat when its owner leaves it, so that it will not be easily seen or will be more protected from the sun.

Furthermore, it can be moved aside when the safe's owner is sitting or resting on the chaise lounge or the chair, so that it will not be felt below the seat.

Alternatively, the safe can be placed in such a manner that it is fixed and cannot be moved around and/or along bars or arms on which it is placed. This approach can be used in case its owner wishes to see the safe from a distance, and to ensure it is still there.

The latter structure might also ensure that if someone does touch it, anyone may notice it, and it could be more difficult for a thief to break it in case it is in a fixed position.

The safe can include autonomous locking means, enabling a more secure holding of valuables within it. The safe can be of various shapes and sizes, according to the planned use -it can be small enough just to hold small necessities such as a wallet, keys and papers. This allows to carry it anywhere with ease, and it could also be cheaper.

The safe may be bigger, making it stronger and capable of holding more valuables and it would be more difficult to steal it.

The safe can be durable and isolated, allowing to keep sensitive valuables as well. The safe can be designed to withstand severe environmental conditions, such as described in Standard IP 55. These conditions may include visible/UV/infrared radiation, extreme temperatures such as from about -15 Celsius up to +50 Celsius centigrade, etc. Thus, it can be designed to be used under harsh environmental conditions if so desired.

Furthermore, the safe can withstand fire, such as according to Standard UL94 VO.

----9-Fig. 2 illustrates a cross-section view of another embodiment of a novel safe which is connected to a chaise lounge's or a chair's bar or arm using at least one surrounding clasping means. In this embodiment, the safe 2 is connected to a chaise lounge's or a chair's bar or arm 11 using at least one surrounding clasping means 31 and 32. In this embodiment, a screw 33 is used in order to connect the safe's clasping means 31 and 32 together, firmly connecting the safe to the chaise lounge or chair.

Clasping means may be so devised as to be compatible with various bars and arms. The screw may be such that it is possible to install it manually. The screw may be further secured by additional means, for example in another embodiment it may be screwed only when the safe is open, thus it secures the safe to the arm or bar when the safe is locked.

In a preferred embodiment, placing and removing the safe using the screw means is time consuming, thus the opportunity thief is likely to realize that it is not possible to steal the safe fast, and will cause him to give up. This implementation may be safe and simple, easy to use and low cost.

Fig. 3 illustrates a cross-section view of another embodiment of a novel safe which is connected to a chaise lounge's or a chair's bar or arm using at least one modified surrounding clasping means. In this embodiment, the novel safe 2 is connected to a chaise lounge's or a chair's bar or arm 11, using at least one modified surrounding clasping means 32. The shape of a chair's arm or bar may have a convex shape, thus it might be better clasped with an external clasping means 31, combined with a modified surrounding clasping means 32; thus the clasping means may be placed within the arm's or bar's space, which might give a stronger hold, to better secure the safe.

For the thief it would be difficult or impractical to access the internal clasping means 32. The safe will be less likely to be rotated, and the clasping center is closer to the safe and to the screw, thus a stronger mechanical moment can be achieved.

-10--Fig. t details a safe structure including a mounting part affixed to a chair (parts 51, 55 affixed to chair 11) and a safe 2 which can be released from the inside. The safe 2 is lowered onto the part 51 as illustrated, wherein spring 53 pushes the pin 522 into hole 512 to hold the safe 2 in place, attached to the chair 11. The one-directional slope of pin 522 allows it to easily enter hole 512, but prevents its removal (thus holding the safe 2 attached to the chair 11), until activating the lever/button 51 to release the pin 522. The structure as illustrated allows to disengage the safe 2 from the inside. Thus, the legitimate owner can remove the safe, but a thief cannot.

Fig. 5 illustrates a cross-section view of another embodiment of a novel safe, which is connected to a chaise longue's or a chair's bar or arm using at least one screw and/or thread clasping means. In this embodiment, additional bar means 36 are used to connect the safe 2 to the chaise longue's or chair's bar 11 or arm 11. A screw 33 and/or thread clasping means are used to attach the bar means 36 to the chaise longue's or chair's bar or arm. In this embodiment the safe is farther from the chaise lounge or from the chair, so that it can be seen better from a distance.

This embodiment may also be used to reduce the safe's cost. Bar means 36 can be connected to a more simple safe 2, allowing to produce these parts separately, and only later combine the clasping means to the safe to create the new product.

In this embodiment, screw means 33 are inserted into the chaise longue's or chair's bar or arm. The chaise lounge or chair may be compatible with the safe or may already have threads and/or holes which can be used with screw means.

Screw means may be connected around the chaise longue's or chair's bar or arm, or there may be additional parts to secure the screw means 33 chaise lounge or chair. Thread clasping means or special shapes of the chaise longue's or chair's bars or arms may be used to better connect and secure one or more screws.

Fig. 6 illustrates a cross-section view of another embodiment of a novel safe which is connected to a chaise longue's or a chair's bar or arm using at least one adjoining clasping means. In this embodiment, adjoining clasping means 37 are used to connect the safe 2 along the chaise longue's or a chair's bar or arm 11. According to this embodiment, the safe can have a more simple structure, and the clasping means are in charge of connecting the safe and the bar or arm. This connection may be either temporary or permanent. It may use a one-time glue.

The safe can be installed in ordinary prior art chaise lounges, chairs, sofas, cabriolets, etc. In another embodiment, the safe can be supplied as an integral part of chaise lounges, chairs, sofas, cabriolets, etc. thus a stronger connection of the safe can be achieved.

In a preferred embodiment, the safe is placed in such a way that it can be used with foldable chairs and/or with stacking chairs. Thus the safe would not interfere with the general use of the chair.

Fig. 7 illustrates a cross-section view of another embodiment of a novel modified shape safe which is connected to a chaise longue's or a chair's bar or arm using at least one screw and/or thread clasping means. In this embodiment, the safe 2 has a novel shape which includes an elongated bar 25. The elongated bar includes screw and/or thread clasping means 33, which can be connected in a similar manner to that described hereinbefore.

The novel shape of the safe allows using one solid structure, and only the screw means are required to connect the safe to the chaise lounge or chair.

This may comprise a stronger, more rigid implementation. There are no additional bars or clasping means, thus it could be more difficult to break such a safe.

Fig. 8 illustrates a cross-section view of another embodiment of a novel safe which is connected to a chaise longue's or a chair's bar or arm using at least one sling clasping means. A sling 26 may be kept within the safe and taken out when it is desired to connect the safe 2 to a chaise longue's or a chair's bar or arm 11.

--12-A sling can be made of various materials, and may be implemented similarly to a locking chain. It can be stored within the safe when not in use, thus taking a minimal space. The sling may be adjusted to various shapes of chaise longue's or a chair's bars and arms.

It can be easily connected to more than one arm or bar, if it is long enough.

In another embodiment, the sling is such that, as it is connected to a bar or rod, it keeps the safe secured to the bar or rod, so that the safe cannot be moved.

In another embodiment, the sling is wide so that it could not be taken of the rod or bar even if the rod or bar is broken next to the sling.

Connecting the sling may be combined with the locking of the safe, so that when the safe is locked the sling cannot be moved.

Fig. 9 illustrates a cross-section view of another embodiment of a novel safe which is connected to a chaise longue's or a chair's bar or arm using at least one sling clasping means and further including screw and/or thread clasping means.

In this embodiment, the sling 26 is connected to a chaise longue's or a chair's bar or arm 11 using screw and/or thread clasping means 27. This embodiment allows a simple connection of the safe using screw means, which do not require any adjustment or additional bars. Clasping means 27 may include additional lock, or may be such that it is relatively complicated to open.

For example, when using a screw which requires many turns, it is not practical for an opportunity thief to steal the safe fast. According to another embodiment the screw means are placed below the sling, thus they are not seen by the casual thief walking by, and it would not be possible to know how exactly the sling is connected without groping.

-13--Fig. 10 illustrates a cross-section view of another embodiment of a novel safe which is connected to a chaise longue's or a chair's bar or arm using at least one screw and/or thread vise driving modified surrounding clasping means.

In this embodiment, the safe 2 is connected to a chaise longue's or a chair's bar or arm 11 using at least one screw and/or thread vise driving modified surrounding clasping means 31 and 32.

In this embodiment, screw driving means 33 are used in order to adjust the safe's clasping means 31 and 32 firmly and with compatibility to the exact shape of the bar or arm.

The screw is placed between the safe and the clasping means, thus it is less easy to access screw means and disconnect safe. The screw may be closed using some pressure, thus driving the clasping means so that there are tight on the bar or arm, and the safe cannot be move around or along the bar or arm. This may allow the user to place the safe in a desired position and angle, where it could be best seen or hidden. After the safe is placed, it could not be easily moved because of the tight clasping, and reaching screw means is not comfortable either.

The screw may be further secured by additional means, for example in another embodiment it may be screwed only when the safe is open, thus it secures the safe to the arm or bar when the safe is locked. In a preferred embodiment, placing and removing the safe using the screw means is time consuming, thus the opportunity thief is likely to realize that it is not possible to steal the safe fast, and will cause him to give up. This implementation may be safe and simple, offering easy usage and low cost.

Fig. 11 illustrates a cross-section view of another embodiment of a novel safe 2 which is connected to a chaise longue's or a chair's bar 11 or arm using at least one screw 33 and/or thread vise driving adjoined clasping means 25 and 32.

The clasping means reliably hold the chair's bar 11 in between. In this embodiment, adjoined clasping means are used in order to secure the safe to the chair's bar, using at least two parallel bars, which clasp the chair's bar 11 from two sides, or may be compatible with the cross-section shape of the chair's bar.

In this embodiment, at least one screw 33 and/or thread vise driving adjoined clasping means can be used to tighten the clasping means on the bar easily, from the bottom.

There may not be the need to separate between any of the parts of the safe, nor to surround the chair's bar by any means. Thus, this embodiment may be useful for securing the safe to edges of bars as well.

This embodiment may offer a stronger resistance, especially when a thief would try to pull the safe upwards, or sideways. It will hence be impractical to disconnect the safe from the bar or chair by pulling it upwards or sideways.

Materials with high friction and/or with coarse surface may be used as well.

In this way, it would be still more difficult to disconnect the safe from the bar, even if it is pulled directly downwards.

The horizontal spacer of part 25 may advantageously provide a distance between chair and safe, for user's comfort if' deemed necessary. Using the horizontal spacer may be useful in order to easily monitor the safe from a distance.

The horizontal spacer may also allow the user to connect the safe more easily, leaving more space for the hands to reach the clasping means. It may also be more comfortable for carrying the safe upon walking with it, using the horizontal spacer as a carrying handle.

--15-Fig. 12 illustrates a cross-section view of another embodiment of a novel safe 2 which is connected to a chaise lounge's or a chair's bar or arm 11 using at least one upright clasping means 25 and further including screw and/or thread means 33.

In this embodiment, at least one upright clasping means 25 with screw and/or thread means 33 are used to connect the safe 2 to the chaise longue's or chair's bar 11 or arm 11. The screw 33 and/or thread clasping means are used to attach at least one upright clasping means 25 together with the screw and/or thread means to the chaise longue's or chair's bar or arm.

In this embodiment, the safe may be in any distance from the chaise lounge or from the chair, depending on the length of the upright clasping means 25.

This embodiment may offer a simpler implementation at a lower cost. The upright clasping means 25 can be connected to a more simple safe 2, allowing to produce the parts separately, and only later combine the clasping means to the safe to create the new product.

In this embodiment, screw means 33 are inserted into the chaise longue's or chair's bar or arm, from above and/or from below. The chaise lounge or chair may be compatible with the safe or may already have threads and/or holes which can be used with screw means.

Connecting screw means from above and/or from below, may be more easy and faster. It may be possible to insert the screw into an existing hole in the chaise lounge or chair, and simply allow it to automatically clasp itself.

It may be easier to chaise lounges' or chairs' owner to upgrade them by making this simple holes, and then allowing visitors to use the new safe with the chaise lounge or chair easily. Thus, connecting the safe from above may simply involve placing it on the chair's bar and then connecting the screw means.

Fig. 13 illustrates a top view of another embodiment of the safe 2,being connected to a chaise lounge or to a chair from its side using clasping means which are connected to both of the bars or arms 11, 12.

In this embodiment, the safe may be connected to other bars, arms or additional parts of the chaise lounge or chair.

Clasping means may be placed below or at the chaise lounge or chair, which might take some space of the sitting place but offer more security.

In another embodiment, the connection to the bars 11, 12 may be implemented using reinforcing means beneath the chair, so as not to bother the user.

This embodiment may be preferable where a more secure attachment to the chair is desirable, at the expense of a higher cost and increased complexity.

In another embodiment, the reinforcing and/or clasping means are designed in a manner which will not allow folding or manipulating the chaise lounge or chair. This can be implemented by connecting these means to weak points of the chaise lounge or chair, or to pivots.

Thus, the safe can include a more comprehensive clasping, so that even if the chair is broken or manipulated it is still not possible to separate the safe from the chair.

Fig. 114 illustrates a cross-section view of another embodiment of a novel safe 2, which is adjoined to a chaise lounge or a chair. In this embodiment, one clamping bar 31 is used to attach the safe to the chaise lounge or chair.

At least one bar or arm 11 is surrounded by clasping means 31 which are connected to the safe 2 using screw and/or thread clasping means 33, or similar embodiments. In this embodiment, the safe includes the screw and/or thread clasping means 33. They may be secured into the safe, and may include threads which are part of the safe.

In another embodiment, the screw and/or thread clasping means 33 may be accessed or opened only when the safe is open, or only from within the space of the safe. Thus, when the door of the safe is locked, the clasping means are locked to the chaise lounge's or chair's bars or arms, as well.

In this embodiment, there may be only one clamping bar, having the safe itself serving as the rest of the clasping means.

The embodiments related to this figure, may offer a simple and strong formation, while using the safe as a part of the clasping means. In addition the safe can secure some of the clasping means, such as the screw and/or thread clasping means 33.

Fig. 15 illustrates a cross-section view of another embodiment of a novel safe 2 which is adjoined to a chaise longue's or a chair's bar or arm 11 using at least one upright clasping means 33 combined with screw and/or thread vise supporting clasping means 32.

In this embodiment, the safe may be placed with no additional means, and with little effort. The safe may be placed above the chaise longue's or a chair's bar or arm 11 by rotating a lever 33 with a thread.

In a preferred embodiment, opening the lever in order to release the safe requires turning back many turns of the lever. Thus, it will take some time to release the safe from the chair or chaise longue.

The upright clasping means 33 can be connected from below and can be combined with screw and/or thread vise supporting clasping means 32. The vise supporting clasping means 32, may include a supporting thread, additional means may be included as well in order to allow better securing of the safe, without allowing to release it fast.

At the end of the clasping means 33, there may be a handle or a wider area, which can allow easier rotation of the lever or upright clasping means 33.

Fig. 16 illustrates a cross-section view of another embodiment of a novel safe 2 which is connected to a chaise longue's or a chair's bar or arm 11 using at least one flexible surrounding clasping means 32 which is coupled using screw and/or thread means 33.

-18 -This embodiment includes flexible surrounding clasping means 32 which can be adjusted to different shapes and sizes of bars. In this embodiment the safe can be secured with some pressure on the flexible surrounding clasping means. This clasping means can be made of the same material as the rest of the clasping means however have a different shape, which can offer more flexibility.

Using this approach, it is possible to protect both the bar or arm of the chair, and the screw and/or thread means 33 as well -so that they will not be damaged from excessive forces. In addition, if closed with less pressure, it can be possible to slightly move the safe. Thus, the user can decide how strong the safe is connected to the bar and whether it can be slightly moved or whether it is fixed to one place.

Fig. 17 illustrates a cross-section view of another embodiment of a novel safe 2 which is connected to a chaise longue's or a chair's bar or arm 11 using at least one upright surrounding clasping means 25 which is coupled in two sides to additional clasping means 32 using screw and/or thread means 33.

In this embodiment, two or more screws and/or thread means 33 are used. This may further confuse a potential thief and would require accessing the safe in several points, in order to release it by opening its screws. Some or all of the clasping means may be independent parts, which may be separated from the safe. They may be stored within the safe or elsewhere, taking less space.

Securing the safe with more screws and/or thread means can offer a stronger grasping. The safe and/or clasping means would be able to face stronger forces and breaking the clasping means will be more difficult.

Fig. 18 illustrates another embodiment of a novel safe 2 which includes keypad means 223, clasping means 3 and a dome shaped top 21.

-19--In another embodiment, the safe may include electronic means, which can read the keypad means 223. Thus, it is possible that the safe itself and/or the clasping means 3, are locked electronically, and a password is required to enter through the keypad in order to open either one of them.

In a preferred embodiment the electronic means control a door 22 of the safe. The clasping means can be secured to the door or within the safe so that they are locked mechanically but it is required to open the safe's door 22, in order to open its clasping means.

In another embodiment, there is a lock 224, which can be opened using a key.

The lock can be placed as a backup in case the electronic means fail, or instead of them completely, allowing to open and close the safe without any electronic means.

A hinge 221 of the safe 2, can be placed near the clasping means 3, on the other side of them or next to them. This can be beneficial in order to combine a mixed operation, for example of locking the clasping means' connection to the safe by closing the safe's door on them.

A dome shaped top may prevent from placing objects on the safe, which would slide down. This is important so that the safe will be seen and also to prevent unwanted weight or stress on the safe or chair.

In an electronic implementation of the safe, a master key or master number may be included, to allow opening the safe by its owner, or in case of any problem. Using a master number or key can be useful in cases the safe is hired or when the safe is placed and can be accessed by individuals in public places.

The shape of the chaise longue's or chair's bar or arm cross-section, as shown in different figures, can vary. Thus, it may be circular or elliptical, "L" shaped, rectangular, solid or hollow and so on. The clasping means may grasp the bar or arm, all around. Thus, the clasping means can be rounded, elliptical, L-shaped, rectangular and so on, to match the exact shape of the bar or arm.

-20 -The chair or furniture to attach to may be made of various materials, such as plastic, metal or wood.

It will be recognized that the foregoing is but one example of an apparatus and method within the scope of the present invention and that various modifications will occur to those skilled in the art upon reading the disclosure set forth hereinbefore.

Claims

-21 -Claims 1. A personal safe comprising means for its temporary

attachment to a chair or to a chaise longue, to secure it to a massive object.

2. The personal safe according to claim 1, wherein the attaching means further include means for its fast attachment and release.

3. The personal safe according to claim 1, wherein the attaching means are compatible with various types of chairs or chaise lounges.

4. The personal safe according to claim 1, wherein the safe is made of plastic.

5. The personal safe according to claim 1, wherein the safe is adapted to be used in public places and further includes locking means.

6. The personal safe according to claim 1, wherein the attaching means include clasping means which are connected to at least one bar or arm.

7. The personal safe according to claim 6, wherein the clasping means are connected to one bar or arm.

8. The personal safe according to claim 7, wherein the clasping means are connected to one location in a bar or in an arm.

9. The personal safe according to claim 6, wherein the clasping means are connected to two bars or arms.

10. The personal safe according to claim 6, wherein the safe is made of rigid plastic.

11. The personal safe according to claim 6, wherein the attaching means comprise simple clasping means for stopping or delaying a thief.

--22- 12. The personal safe according to claim 6, further including means for its attachment placed near one of the a chaise lounge's or chair's bars or arms or below the seat or sitting area, to hide it.

13. The personal safe according to claim 6, wherein the strongbox is movable along or around bars or arms it is placed on, so that it may be rolled below the seat when its owner leaves it, so it will not be easily seen and be protected from the sun when used outdoors.

14. The personal safe according to claim 6, wherein the attaching means allow it to be so strongbox is placed as to keep it fixed and prevent its being moved around and/or along bars or arms it is mounted thereon.

15. The personal safe according to claims 11, 12, 13 or 14, wherein the strongbox is small, allowing it to hold only small necessities such as a wallet, keys and papers.

16. The personal safe according to claims 11, 12, 13 or 14, wherein the strongbox is relatively big, stronger, capable of holding more valuables and more difficult to steal.

17. The personal safe according to claims 11, 12, 13 or 14, wherein the strongbox is durable and isolated, allowing to keep sensitive valuables as well; And wherein it is designed to withstand harsh environmental conditions, such as described in Standard IP 55 including durability to visible/UV/infrared radiation and extreme temperatures such as from about -15 Celsius up to +50 Celsius.

18. The personal safe according to claims 11, 12, 13 or 14, wherein the strongbox is made of materials capable of withstanding fire, such as according to Standard UL94 VO.

19. The personal safe according to claims 11, 12, 13 or 14, wherein the strongbox includes means for its connection to a chaise lounge's or a chair's bar or arm using at least one surrounding clasping means.

-23 - 20. The personal safe according to claims 11, 12, 13 or 14, wherein screw means are used in order to connect the clasping means together, firmly connecting the safe to the chaise lounge or chair, and devised as to be compatible with various bars and arms.

21. The personal safe according to claim 20, wherein the screw means are further secured by additional means or may be released only when the safe is open.

22. The personal safe according to claim 20, further including screw-based means to delay the removal of the strongbox.

23. The personal safe according to claims 11, 12, 13 or 14, wherein the strongbox is connected to a chaise lounge's or a chair's bar or arm using at least one modified surrounding clasping means.

24. The personal safe according to claims 11, 12, 13 or 14, wherein the strongbox is connected to a chaise lounge's or a chair's bar or arm using at least one two-sided surrounding clasping means.

25. The personal safe according to claims 11, 12, 13 or 14, wherein screw and/or thread clasping means are connected to the chaise lounge's or chair's bar or arm, firmly connecting the safe to the chaise lounge or chair, and so devised as to be compatible with various bars and arms.

26. The personal safe according to claims 11, 12, 13 or 14, wherein the strongbox is connected to a chaise lounge's or a chair's bar or arm using at least one adjoining clasping means.