“Alarmball” Warns of Burglars (Jan, 1933)
“Alarmball” Warns of Burglars
THE “alarmball,” illustrated in accompanying photo, is a clever little device to prevent burglaries. Placed against a door or a window, its own weight pushes the three small legs down and stills a bell, which is controlled by a clock-like arrangement within the walls. The least little movement of door or window upsets device causing the legs to thrust outward, ringing the bell and warning its owner that there’s a burglar on the premises.
This thing reminds me of the flying spheres from the “Phantasm” movies. The ones with the knives, drills and flesh burrowing devices. Now that would be a burglar deterent.
Comment by John M. Hanna — August 4, 2008 @ 11:10 pm
You can’t fool me, that is Sputnik.
Comment by Mike — August 5, 2008 @ 7:29 pm
This would be useful for hotel rooms, but not so much for home, especially if doggie decides he wants to play with the shiny ball!
Comment by Charlene — August 5, 2008 @ 9:02 pm
Hanna, You nailed it.. Right between the eyes! That was exactly my thought.
Comment by sporkinum — August 6, 2008 @ 8:22 pm
Small world…I was thinking of the ball from “Phantasm” as well.
Comment by Michael, N5RLR — September 17, 2010 @ 8:21 pm