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Assignee: Checkpoint Systems Inc.


Location: Thorofare, NJ
No. of patents: 27

NumberTitleIssue Date
7463152Bottle security device
A security device for securing around a generally cylindrical article such as the neck of a bottle includes a housing which forms a lock compartment and which contains an EAS security device and a magnetically actuated lock mechanism. A ratchet strap have a series o...
12/09/2008
7458241Theft deterrent device
A theft deterrent device includes first and second jaws pivotally connected to one another and pivotally movable between open and closed positions. The jaws form in the closed position an interior chamber and a through passage for receiving therethrough a portion of...
12/02/2008
7456745Security device for cylindrical merchandise
A security device for holding cylindrical items of merchandise includes a cylindrical housing having a pivotably mounted lid moveable between open and closed positions. The lid includes an outer shell pivotally attached to the housing and an inner slide member mount...
11/25/2008
7453370Merchandise tag with alarming features for securing tag to merchandise
A merchandising tag comprising a housing with a first compartment defined therein and having a door pivotally mounted thereon to selectively allow or prevent access to the first compartment. The first compartment is adapted to receive a price tag therein. The housin...
11/18/2008
7450013System and method for authenticated detachment of product tags
A system and method for releasing a security tag from an article automatically at a point of sale without the need for store employee involvement, assuming a valid sale is occurring. A system and method for releasing a security tag from an article automatically at a...
11/11/2008
7450011Security tag and method for securing articles
The invention is directed to a security tag (7′) for protecting an article (1) against theft, with an electronically detectable first security element (3) and a covering layer (4) covering said first security element completely. The cov...
11/11/2008
7436305RFID tags for pallets and cartons and system for attaching same
A method for installing an RFID tag on shipping articles includes applying a strip of conductive material to the surface of the article and providing an RFID chip having a body, a first bottom conductive point, a second bottom conductive point and a nonconductive fi...
10/14/2008
7403118Security device with perimeter alarm
A security device for attachment to an article to deter theft has a housing containing an alarm system including an audible alarm speaker. The alarm system includes a conductor located within the housing which forms a loop that extends at least partially about the a...
07/22/2008
7397375Bottle security device
A security device for securing around a generally cylindrical article such as the neck of a bottle includes a housing which forms a lock compartment and which contains an EAS security device and a magnetically actuated lock mechanism. A ratchet strap have a series o...
07/08/2008
7384496Security tag system for fabricating a tag including an integrated surface processing system
A method of fabricating a tag includes the steps of applying a first patterned adhesive to the surface of the substrate and applying a first electrically conductive foil to the first patterned adhesive. A portion of the first electrically conductive foil not adhered...
06/10/2008
7380711Self-check system and method for protecting digital media
A system and method for renting or purchasing products, preferably digital media. The system comprises a self-check station and unique locking apparatus for the media. The method includes a procedure to both rent and return the media without the aid of borrowing fac...
06/03/2008
7368033Security tag and system for fabricating a tag including an integrated surface processing system
A method of fabricating a tag includes the steps of applying a first patterned adhesive to the surface of the substrate and applying a first electrically conductive foil to the first patterned adhesive. A portion of the first electrically conductive foil not adhered...
05/06/2008
7355516Method and apparatus for protecting culinary products
A microwave-resistant and waterproof security tag for use with food products, especially meat products. The security tag includes a pair of single, open loop conductive traces in between which is disposed a similarly-shaped dielectric layer. This combination is enca...
04/08/2008
7350655Bottle security device
A bottle security device includes an inner member, an intermediate member and an outer member that cooperate to lock the device on a bottle neck. The inner member includes a plurality of fingers adapted to fit under the bead on a bottle neck. The intermediate member...
04/01/2008
7350654Bottle security device
A bottle security device includes an inner member, an intermediate member and an outer member that cooperate to lock the device on a bottle neck. The inner member includes a plurality of fingers adapted to fit under the bead on a bottle neck. The intermediate member...
04/01/2008
7350653Bottle security device
A bottle security device includes an inner member, an intermediate member and an outer member that cooperate to lock the device on a bottle neck. The inner member includes a plurality of fingers adapted to fit under the bead on a bottle neck. The intermediate member...
04/01/2008
7350652Bottle security device
A bottle security device includes an inner member, an intermediate member and an outer member that cooperate to lock the device on a bottle neck. The inner member includes a plurality of fingers adapted to fit under the bead on a bottle neck. The intermediate member...
04/01/2008
7350381Cable wrap security device
A security device includes a locking member, a ratchet mechanism, and a plurality of cables. The cables extend through both a fastener and a base of the locking member and are wrapped around all six sides of a box-like structure. The fastener is releasably snap-fitt...
04/01/2008
7345587Electronic article tracking system for retail rack using loop antenna
A fixture for use in a retail store is provided including a loop formed from a conductive material and adapted to support hanging articles, the loop having a first and second end, the first and second ends each connected to an insulator member, the first end being e...
03/18/2008
7243476Method and system for tracking items in a shipping facility
A system for tracking items includes a turntable to receive a pallet containing articles having RFID devices, a wrap dispenser to wrap the articles with wrap as the turntable rotates and a transceiver disposed on the wrap dispenser to transmit and receive a signal f...
07/17/2007
7242304System and method for authenticated detachment of product tags
A system and method for releasing a security tag from an article automatically at a point of sale without the need for store employee involvement, assuming a valid sale is occurring. A system and method for releasing a security tag from an article automatically at a...
07/10/2007
7187289Radio frequency detection and identification system
A system is disclosed for detecting the presence of an article. The system includes a transmitter for radiating a first electromagnetic signal at a predetermined primary frequency and a resonant tag secured to the article. The resonant tag generates a second electro...
03/06/2007
7183917EAS/RFID identification hard tags
A re-usable identification tag that includes a combination of RFID (radio frequency identification) elements and EAS (electronic article surveillance) elements, or multiple RFID elements without an EAS element, or multiple EAS elements without RFID elements. Systems...
02/27/2007
6195006Inventory system using articles with RFID tags
An article inventory control system for articles, such as books, uses RFID tags attached to each article. Each tag has a unique identification or serial number for identifying the individual article. An inventory database tracks all of the tagged articles...
02/27/2001
5754110Security tag and manufacturing method
A security tag used with an electronic article surveillance system for detecting the presence of the tag within a surveilled area utilizing electromagnetic energy at a frequency within a predetermined detection frequency range includes a dielectric substr...
05/19/1998
5142270Stabilized resonant tag circuit and deactivator
A stabilized resonant tag circuit and deactivator therefore for use as an electronic article surveillance tag. The tag has a flexible substantially planar dielectric substrate having conductors positioned on either side, at least one of the conductors inc...
08/25/1992
4835524Deactivatable security tag
A resonant circuit which forms part of a security tag for use in an electronic security system includes a fusible link which opens the circuit in response to radio frequency at the resonant frequency. The fusible link opens at a lower signal intensity tha...
05/30/1989
 
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