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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7796036 | Secure connector with integrated tamper sensors A secure connector is provided. The secure connector comprises a casing; a tamper sensor disposed inside the casing and configured to detect unauthorized tamper events; and one or more conductors configured to carry signals, the one or more conductors passing throug... | 09/14/2010 |
| 7612669 | Bolt for security seal A seal bolt includes: an elongate and electrically conductive part with a portion extending between first and second locations lengthwise of the bolt; an electrically conductive layer that, between the first and second locations, is spaced from the elongate part; an... | 11/03/2009 |
| 7522048 | Banding clip alarm A security alarm is removably attached to a band extending about a package which sounds an alarm should tension on the band be reduced to prevent theft of the package contents. The band extends through a passage formed between the bottom of an alarm housing and a bo... | 04/21/2009 |
| 7382260 | Hot swap and plug-and-play for RFID devices The subject invention provides a system and/or a method that facilitates adding a device to an RFID network and associated a process to such device. An interface can receive a new device and/or related identification data that is to be incorporated into an RFID netw... | 06/03/2008 |
| 7372362 | Security alarm system having minimal wiring to CCTV camera A security alarm system includes a camera, an alarm control panel, a mixer at the camera, a signal processor at or associated with the alarm control panel, and a single cable comprising only two operative conductors extending between the mixer and the signal process... | 05/13/2008 |
| 7327276 | Security system for power and display of consumer electronic devices A security system for powering and displaying a handheld electronic device includes a stand assembly mounted to a support and a housing removably mounted on a top portion of the stand assembly. The handheld electronic device is secured to a top portion of the housin... | 02/05/2008 |
| 7321314 | Device, system and method of detection of input unit disconnection Briefly, a detector to detect a connection status of an input unit to a standard socket of a computing platform based on an operational property of the input unit. ... | 01/22/2008 |
| 7317401 | Method and mechanical tamper-evident case fastener A method and apparatus are provided for identifying product tampering. A mechanical fastening screw, a sleeve and a movable follower disk are arranged to show evidence of tampering. The movable follower disk is received within a cavity defined by the sleeve. The sle... | 01/08/2008 |
| 7292150 | Patient monitoring system A method is described for attaching a monitoring device to a patient comprising providing a fastener having a frame defining an opening adapted to receive a reel in a button hole fashion; inserting the reel behind a portion of the patient's clothing; positioning the... | 11/06/2007 |
| 7253733 | Cable lock system A cable alarm system is provided that includes: a lock; a cable coupled to the lock and operative to conduct a current; a secondary wire coupled to the lock and parallel to the cable and operative to conduct a current; a current detector coupled to the cable and the... | 08/07/2007 |
| 7244142 | Connection structure or fastening structure with resonant circuit A connection structure or a fastening structure including a circuit which functions as a resonant circuit whose connection or fastening is confirmed by resonance of radio waves, the connection structure or a fastening structure has a connector for connecting a membe... | 07/17/2007 |
| 7242299 | Sensors and methods for detecting attachment to a surface Sensors and methods for detecting attachment to a surface are disclosed. The sensors include a housing having an inner surface, an outer surface and a passage extending through the housing. An elongated member or fastener extends through the passage and protrudes fr... | 07/10/2007 |
| 7233245 | Theft prevention system for motorcycle A system for using a separate fixed or massive object to prevent theft of a motorcycle, the system comprising a frame element including a hollow enclosure having a wall with an orifice therethrough; a reel rotatably mounted in the enclosure; a flexible electrically ... | 06/19/2007 |
| 7212115 | Tamper-proof noose sensor A security device including a base having a plurality of holes extending therethrough. A noose cable is attached to the base and extends out of the base on one side and passes through the base on another and may be wrapped around merchandise to be secured against th... | 05/01/2007 |
| 7202786 | Apparatus, a system and a method for securing and/or for monitoring a device An apparatus, a system and a method secures and/or monitors a device. Additionally, the apparatus, the system and the method attach and/or secure the device to a fixture. The device is connected to an alarm box, an alarm board and/or a power source. The alarm box an... | 04/10/2007 |
| 7198227 | Aircraft cargo locating system An aircraft cargo locating system determines the location and weight of aircraft cargo placed in unit loading devices. A wireless tag, such as an Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) tag is affixed to each of the loading devices. The system receives information fro... | 04/03/2007 |
| 7186356 | Analytical device A sensor for chemical species or biological species or radiation presenting to test fluid a polymer composition comprises polymer and conductive filler metal, alloy or reduced metal oxide and having a first level of electrical conductance when quiescent and being co... | 03/06/2007 |
| 7187283 | Security system for a portable article The combination of a portable article, a first support assembly, and a tethering system. The first support assembly has at least a first connecting element for maintaining the portable article in a secured state relative to the first support assembly. The tethering ... | 03/06/2007 |
| 7134302 | Security device A security device includes a carrier for a tell-tale provision having electro-magnetic characteristics. The device is adapted to be releasably secured to an article to be protected, in particular to the shaft of a golf club, in a tamper-resilient manner and to retai... | 11/14/2006 |
| 7119690 | Identification band using serpentine paths to detect tampering A tamper-resistant RFID wristband that becomes permanently disabled upon tampering. The wristband includes a plurality of holes for snugly securing the band to a wearer, an RFID circuit, and an electrically conductive loop disposed in the band. The RFID circuit and ... | 10/10/2006 |
| 7081822 | Sensing assembly for article to be monitored A retractable sensing assembly having a housing, a sensor connectable to an article to be monitored, a conductive element operatively connected to the sensor and a mechanical cable. The sensor has a secured state and an unsecured state. The conductive element is sel... | 07/25/2006 |
| 7079031 | Sensor element for a monitoring device A sensor element may be provided for a monitoring device designed to protect displayed merchandise against theft. The sensor element may be flexible and include a sensor layer with a measuring circuit loop integrated therein. During attempted theft, a contact elemen... | 07/18/2006 |
| 7066039 | Method and device for checking the mechanical fastening of a component to a base body The invention relates to a method for inspecting the mechanical fastening of a component including an electrical conductor to a base body including an electric conductor. According to the method, the electric conductors for mechanically connecting the component to t... | 06/27/2006 |
| 7048246 | Universal camera mount The present invention is directed to camera mounting systems and, in particular, a universal camera mount apparatus incorporating a security device for use in theft prevention. The apparatus comprises an electronic anti-theft assembly in combination with a universal... | 05/23/2006 |
| 7015596 | Electronic device display system and method A system and method are provided for displaying electronic devices operable when electrical power is supplied to them at respective operating voltages through respective power connectors. The system has a power supply providing input electrical current at a first vo... | 03/21/2006 |
| 7009514 | Self contained power disruption alert devices and methods for generating audible alerts A low cost self-contained power disruption alert device is configured with a light-weight pocket and/or palm sized compact body to generate a local audible alert that is output by a speaker when power to an electrical wall outlet is disrupted. ... | 03/07/2006 |
| 7002466 | Emergency alert systems An emergency alert system comprising a two-way radio system having a first radio apparatus and a second radio apparatus. The first radio apparatus has a call activation device incorporated into its circuitry. A jack with a toggle member attached thereto may be provi... | 02/21/2006 |
| 6984990 | Apparatus for detecting connection state between stereo earphone plug and corresponding jack of mobile communication terminal Apparatus for detecting connection state between stereo earphone plug and corresponding jack of mobile communication terminal. The apparatus includes an earphone jack having two terminals which are disconnected from each other only when an earphone plug is inserted ... | 01/10/2006 |
| 6972684 | Personal tracking device A system for monitoring the location of individuals, such as parolees, includes a wearable device worn by the individual and a portable device operatively coupled to the wearable device. The portable device is operatively coupled to a monitoring system through a wir... | 12/06/2005 |
| 6956479 | Sensors and methods for detecting attachment to a surface Sensors and methods for detecting attachment to a surface are disclosed. The sensors include a housing having an inner surface, an outer surface and a passage extending through the housing. An elongated member or fastener extends though the passage and protrudes fro... | 10/18/2005 |
| 6946961 | Security system with mechanism for controlling cord twisting A security system having a flexible cord with a length, a housing, and a connector on the cable. The housing is mountable in an operative position on the support. The cord is urged into a stored state into the housing and can be selectively withdrawn therefrom. The ... | 09/20/2005 |
| 6836214 | Burglar alarm An alarm apparatus attached to an electronic device, activated by unplugging AC power cord of the apparatus device from a power outlet, irrespective to the states of the main switch and the device switch. If the power cord is unplugged from the outlet, it disconnect... | 12/28/2004 |
| 6765485 | Computer and data communication control method thereof A computer system equipped with a LAN signal processing part and a modem signal processing part comprises: a common connector to which an external LAN connector to be connected to the LAN signal processing part and an external modem connector to be connected to the ... | 07/20/2004 |
| 6756900 | Voltage selectable alarm sensor The present invention is directed to an apparatus and method involving a voltage selectable alarm sensor for operably mounting an anti-theft device to an article being monitored. The voltage selectable alarm sensor comprises a sensor housing, a detector switch havin... | 06/29/2004 |
| 6696949 | Television security device A security device including a power supply and a pair of conductors connecting the power supply with a source of alternating current. A switch, associated with the first conductors, selectively breaks the connection between the power supply and current so... | 02/24/2004 |
| 6693543 | Tagging device A tagging device comprises a strap attached to a housing. A latch plate is mounted on a first length of strap and a collar is slidably mounted on a second length of strap. The latch plate has two location pegs which fit into holes on the first length of s... | 02/17/2004 |
| 6639516 | Personal tracking device A system for monitoring the location of individuals, such as parolees, includes a wearable device worn by the individual and a portable device operatively coupled to the wearable device. The portable device is operatively coupled to a monitoring system th... | 10/28/2003 |
| 6589067 | Article surveillance unit and assemblies therewith An electrical cable assembly including an electrical cable and an electrical connector connected to the electrical cable has a housing thereon defining a passage therethrough for the electrical cable and opposed housing ends circumscribing the cable, one ... | 07/08/2003 |
| 6570502 | Shoplifting monitoring apparatus and attachment unit Disclosed are a shoplifting monitoring apparatus and an attachment unit. The shoplifting monitoring apparatus includes the attachment unit and an alarm device. The attachment unit has an attachment surface to be attached to an article. The attachment unit incl... | 05/27/2003 |
| 6476717 | Tamper-proof display A security display system typically used to display, and permit the handling of, costly items such as cameras, video cameras and recorders, while preventing the theft of those items. The system permits persons to handle the item and prevents theft of the ... | 11/05/2002 |
