IP Library Granted Patent US 12,490,852
Granted Patent B2
US 12,490,852 · App. 18/404,571 · Granted Dec 9, 2025

Collapsible safe box

Inventor: Anthony Chiappetta (San Diego, CA)
A47G29/20A47G29/141A47G2029/144
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Patent No.
US 12,490,852
App. No.
18/404,571
Granted
Dec 9, 2025
Kind
B2
Abstract

A collapsible safe box that can be removably or permanently affixed to a structure. The collapsible safe box may include protractible and retractable side member, bottom member, and lid. The collapsible safe box may include one or more electronic devices to monitor and operate the functioning of the safe box. In examples, the collapsible safe box may include means to allow for remove operation.

Claims (45)

1 . A collapsible safe box comprising:

a front panel;

a first side member that is protractible and retractable;

a second side member that is protractible and retractable;

a lid that is protractible and retractable;

a bottom member that is protractible and retractable;

a frame configured to removably engage with a structure; and

a telescoping arm operably connected to at least one of the first and the second side members,

wherein the first and second side members each comprise alternating rows of panels and sheets.

2 . The collapsible safe box of claim 1 , wherein the bottom member comprises alternating rows of panels and sheets.

3 . The collapsible safe box of claim 1 , further comprising a track along which at least one of the first and the second protractible and retractable side members travel when protracting or retracting.

4 . The collapsible safe box of claim 1 , wherein the bottom member comprises a flexible material.

5 . The collapsible safe box of claim 1 , further comprising a roller configured to wind and unwind the bottom member.

6 . The collapsible safe box of claim 1 , further comprising a telescoping arm operably connected to the bottom member.

7 . The collapsible safe box of claim 1 , wherein the frame comprises an expandable structure configured to securely clamp onto the structure.

8 . The collapsible safe box of claim 1 , wherein the front panel further comprises a display screen.

9 . The collapsible safe box of claim 1 , wherein the lid further comprises a smart lock.

10 . The collapsible safe box of claim 1 , further comprising one or more hinges configured to connect the lid to a back panel or to the frame.

11 . The collapsible safe box of claim 10 , wherein a first hinge is configured to connect at least one of the first and the second side members to the back panel or to the frame, and a second hinge is configured to connect at least one of the first and the second side members to the front panel.

12 . The collapsible safe box of claim 1 , wherein the lid comprises an articulated lid.

13 . The collapsible safe box of claim 1 , wherein the lid when engaged to the front panel is configured to have a first portion that overlaps at least a front surface of the front panel and a second portion that remains horizontal to the bottom member of the safe box.

14 . A collapsible safe box comprising:

a front panel;

a first side member that is protractible and retractable;

a second side member that is protractible and retractable;

a lid that is protractible and retractable;

a bottom member that is protractible and retractable;

a frame configured to removably engage with a structure; and

one or more hinges configured to connect the lid to a back panel or to the frame,

wherein the first and second side members each comprise alternating rows of panels and sheets.

15 . The collapsible safe box of claim 14 , further comprising a telescoping arm operably connected to at least one of the first and the second side members.

16 . The collapsible safe box of claim 14 , further comprising a track along which at least one of the first and the second protractible and retractable side members travel when protracting or retracting.

17 . The collapsible safe box of claim 14 , further comprising a roller configured to wind and unwind the bottom member.

18 . The collapsible safe box of claim 14 , further comprising a telescoping arm operably connected to the bottom member.

19 . A collapsible safe box comprising:

a front panel;

a first side member that is protractible and retractable;

a second side member that is protractible and retractable;

a lid that is protractible and retractable;

a bottom member that is protractible and retractable; and

a frame configured to removably engage with a structure;

wherein the first and second side members each comprise alternating rows of panels and sheets,

wherein the lid when engaged to the front panel is configured to have a first portion that

overlaps at least a front surface of the front panel and a second portion that remains horizontal to the bottom member of the safe box.

20 . The collapsible safe box of claim 19 , further comprising a track along which at least one of the first and the second protractible and retractable side members travel when protracting or retracting.

Assignments (1)
ASSIGNMENT OF ASSIGNOR'S INTEREST Recorded Jun 28, 2024
From: CHIAPPETTA, ANTHONY
To: ECO EARTH HOLDINGS, INC.
Reel/Frame 067876/0106 →
Continuity (3)
Continuation 17302913 · May 14, 2021
Provisional Application 63025718 · May 15, 2020
Related Publication 20240130553A1 · Apr 25, 2024
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