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Alarm system and method for detecting a removal of a catalytic

[Category : - SOFTWARES- Automotive Accessories - Security and alarms]
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This patented system, originally developed as a Catalytic Converter Alarm System, was designed to directly address the rapid and targeted theft of catalytic converters, a crime that traditional car alarms rarely stop. Standard alarms fail because thieves can cut and remove a catalytic converter in seconds without detection. Our system solves this problem by monitoring the exhaust system itself, detecting cutting or tampering in real time, and triggering an immediate, loud alert to scare off the thief before they succeed.

But the value of this patent extends far beyond catalytic converters. The invention is a system and method patent, covering a scalable detection platform that can be adapted to protect a wide range of assets from theft. Any place where theft begins with a cut or tamper action is a potential application, including:

CCAS • Catalytic Converter Alarm System

BLAS • Bike Lock Alarm System (battery-operated, standalone)

PEAS • Pool Equipment Alarm System (protecting pumps, heaters, filters)

HVAS • Rooftop HVAC Alarm System (copper tubing and units)

CMAS • Construction & Job site Equipment Alarm System

Unlike many modern security systems, this platform does not rely on GPS, cloud services, or cameras. It’s hardware-based, low-power, tamper-resistant, and universal by design.

In addition to the issued U.S. Patent, the offering includes a complete package of production-ready assets:

Microcontroller firmware (copyrighted)

PCB design files

Mechanical case design files

A buyer would receive everything necessary to manufacture, adapt, or expand the product into new markets. This is not just a product patent it’s a foundation for an entire family of theft-prevention solutions.

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Catalytic converter theft has surged in recent years, with replacement costs for victims often ranging from $1,000 to $3,000 per incident. According to the National Insurance Crime Bureau (NICB), insurance claims for converter thefts rose over 325% from 2019 to 2022. With more than 290 million registered vehicles in the United States, nearly all equipped with catalytic converters—the market for theft prevention solutions is both urgent and substantial.

This patented alarm system provides a cost-effective and highly adaptable platform. While originally designed for catalytic converters (CCAS), the same method applies across multiple markets:

BLAS • Bike Lock Alarm System

PEAS • Pool Equipment Alarm System

HVAS • Rooftop HVAC Protection

CMAS • Construction & Tool Site Protection

Each use case represents a high-value theft category where existing solutions are limited or ineffective.

The system has been previously marketed and sold in limited production runs under Reimagined Innovations LLC and the Catalytic Converter Alarm System brand. This patent is the complete package available for sale includes:

• The issued U.S. Patent No. 12,351,126
• Fully developed production files (microcontroller firmware, PCB design, and mechanical case design)
• Brand and marketing assets from earlier commercialization efforts

I am open to discussions regarding an outright sale, licensing with royalties, or strategic partnership with a company positioned to scale production and distribution.

Given its low production cost, ease of integration, and ability to prevent losses worth thousands of dollars per incident, the ROI is unmatched for both consumers and commercial adopters. Beyond consumer markets, opportunities also exist in fleet management, insurance partnerships, OEM integration, and security system add-ons.

This is more than a one off security product, it’s a platform technology with cross-industry applications, strong IP protection, and multiple pathways to revenue.

Patent publications:

US 12351126

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