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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 8179267 | Pinless security device A security device is removably affixable to an article. The security device includes a housing having a securing pad, a locking element and a strap. The locking element is disposed within the housing. The strap includes a first end having a latching region that is i... | 05/15/2012 |
| 8054185 | Optimization of the field profile on a high field strength magnetic detacher A magnetic detacher has a core magnet and a ring magnet. The core magnet has a body with a top and bottom surface, and produces a first magnetic field. The ring magnet defines a cavity. The ring magnet has a body with a top and bottom and produces a second magnetic ... | 11/08/2011 |
| 8049629 | Multi-use linkage device A linkage device that can be connected with other linkage devices and to itself, the linkage device comprising a strip having a first end and a second end, a closure hub attached to the first end of the strip and having an opening to receive a second end and a locki... | 11/01/2011 |
| 8044806 | Security tag with engaging element A theft deterrent tag is provided that has an engaging element which forms a loop for attaching to an article or object to be monitored thereby. A second engaging element can also be provided to secure an article or object. ... | 10/25/2011 |
| 8031073 | Security device for a bottle Systems and apparatuses for a security device for a bottle are disclosed. ... | 10/04/2011 |
| 7990273 | Inventory alarm and ink tag combination An inventory control tag comprises a first component, a second component, and a fastening mechanism for fastening together the first component and the second component. The fastening mechanism is configured such that the first component and the second component can ... | 08/02/2011 |
| 7843349 | Retrofittable radio frequency identification connector A radio frequency identification connector is configured and arranged to retrofittably connect a radio frequency identification device to an elongate member such as a safety cable. ... | 11/30/2010 |
| 7825811 | Locking seal with tamper indication and notification device A locking device comprising a lock body having a through hole, a bolt member having a longitudinal bore therethrough and an insertion end which is inserted into the through hole of the lock body. The bolt member is further having a retaining pin disposed within the ... | 11/02/2010 |
| 7821403 | Magnetically releasable grooved tack clutch for reusable and non-reusable applications A system, apparatus (100) and method are described for an electronic article surveillance security tag (102) having a magnetically releasable tack retaining system, and a magnetic detaching device for use with the electronic article surveillance tag. O... | 10/26/2010 |
| 7583195 | Security tag adapter for containers A re-usable security hard tag for use with containers. The hard tag comprises two portions that are pivotally connected at first portion ends and the portions include semi-circular, outwardly extending flanges. A security tag is associated with one of the two portio... | 09/01/2009 |
| 7564360 | RF release mechanism for hard tag A releasable security tag for attachment to an article of merchandise includes: a locking mechanism with a release for attaching the tag to the article of merchandise; an EAS resonant circuit or an RFID circuit for responding to a first RF signal at a predetermined ... | 07/21/2009 |
| 7518521 | Rotating anti-theft tag An anti-theft security tag includes an engagement member and a housing for supporting an electronic article surveillance (EAS) marker. The housing includes a rotating inner core for supporting the engagement member for attachment to the article. The engagement membe... | 04/14/2009 |
| 7450013 | System 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 |
| 7441424 | Clamp-on holder A security tag holder is releasably clamped onto a garment. The holder includes first and second members coupled for relative pivotal movement about a pivot pin. The first member includes first clamping and locking regions at opposite sides of the pin, respectively.... | 10/28/2008 |
| 7436302 | Low cost RFID labeling device A system for dispensing, reading and verifying RFID tags. The system includes a label dispenser that dispenses labels that contain RFID tags from a bulk label storage device, an RFID Reader/Writer device that is operatively connected to the label dispenser. The RFID... | 10/14/2008 |
| 7429927 | System and method for providing and RFID transaction device A system and method for attaching a Radio Frequency operable transaction device to an article using various attachment apparatus are disclosed. The invention includes attaching a transaction device to an article using apparatuses comprised of bands, clips, clamps, d... | 09/30/2008 |
| 7423526 | Integrated patient diagnostic and identification system A small integrated diagnostic and identification system is disclosed that solves several problems associated with current sensory systems. The diagnostic and identification system comprises a bracelet with an identification mechanism that is difficult to remove and ... | 09/09/2008 |
| 7415851 | Apparatus and methods for locking and unlocking containers Apparatus and methods for locking and unlocking a lockable container that has an internal locking mechanism are disclosed. The apparatus may include a main body including a channel for receiving the container. A magnetic field source coupled to the main body may emi... | 08/26/2008 |
| 7412857 | Rod and reel support with electronic marker device An electronic marker device affixes a fishing rod to a fishing reel. The device includes a marker housing having a base and a cover to wrap around an arm of a fishing reel and enclose a foot of the reel and a rod of a fishing rod thereby preventing removal of the fi... | 08/19/2008 |
| 7408469 | Security device for electrical cord The present invention provides a security device for attachment to an electrical cord. The device includes a housing assembly having an exterior housing and an interior housing. The interior housing having means to securely attach the plug inside the interior housin... | 08/05/2008 |
| 7400254 | EAS tag detachable by multiple methods An electronic article surveillance tag is claimed wherein the tag features a spindle assembly which anchors and retains a set of ball bearings which are used to clutch and retain the shaft of a tack. The spindle features an operational tab which may be contacted by ... | 07/15/2008 |
| 7397375 | Bottle 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 |
| 7394376 | Theft deterrent tag An article surveillance tag that has a shock absorbing mechanism that prevents unauthorized removal of the tag by the application of a strike force to the tag by a blunt object. In one embodiment, the article surveillance tag is adapted to engage articles that canno... | 07/01/2008 |
| 7391327 | Magnetic detacher with open access Various embodiments of a magnetic detacher with open access are described. In one embodiment, the magnetic detacher may include magnet assembly to provide open access to a hard tag and a magnetic field sufficient to disengage a clamping mechanism of the hard tag. Ot... | 06/24/2008 |
| 7385510 | Container manifest integrity maintenance system and method A system, method, and medium for tracking the contents of a container in which the items stored in the container are provided with radio frequency identification (“RFID”) tags, and a tracker affixed to the container periodically polls the items in the container ... | 06/10/2008 |
| 7382256 | Security system for preventing unauthorized removal of merchandise A security tag assembly and security system associated therewith prevent the unauthorized removal of merchandise from a given area, such as a retail establishment. The security tag assembly comprises a base and at least one attachment member removably connected in a... | 06/03/2008 |
| 7380846 | Bar seal for container A single-use security bar seal assembly for containers, comprising an elongated bar member having first and second ends, a support assembly, and a receiving bracket. The receiving bracket, support assembly, and bar member have transparent plastic covers. The single-... | 06/03/2008 |
| 7375635 | Deactivatable RFID labels and tags and methods of making same Disclosed are deactivatable RFID labels and tags in individual and web form, and methods of making same. When it is desired to deactivate the label or tag, the tag or label is subjected to tearing. One arrangement involves providing the label or tag with a tear stri... | 05/20/2008 |
| 7369052 | Anti-theft alarm tag An anti-theft alarm tag comprises two parts (10,12) which shall be located on opposite sides of a product (11) with a pin (14) on one part (12) extending through the product and locked together with the other part (10). Said one pa... | 05/06/2008 |
| 7363783 | Rod and reel support with electronic marker device An electronic marker device affixes a fishing rod to a fishing reel. The device includes a marker housing having a base and a cover to enclose the moveable socket of a fishing rod thereby preventing removal of the fishing reel from the fishing rod. The marker housin... | 04/29/2008 |
| 7362227 | Anti-theft and security system for computers A system is disclosed for preventing an unauthorized person from use a portable computer having an external port. The system includes a control device capable of connecting to an external port of the portable computer. The control device includes a wireless receiver... | 04/22/2008 |
| 7347068 | Anti-theft device An anti-theft tag that uses single or dual detacher arms. A first detacher arm moves a locking arm aside such that a release arm can rotate to separate the arms of a C-clip that secures the pin on the securing member. Either the first detacher arm, or an alternative... | 03/25/2008 |
| 7348888 | Non-reusable identification device An identification device has a band and a non-reusable tamper-resistant fastening arranged to join opposite end regions of the band to fasten it around a limb of a user. A transponder circuit is attached to the band, and is responsive to a received wireless signal. ... | 03/25/2008 |
| 7342495 | Integrated theft deterrent device An integrated theft deterrent tag 20 having a lanyard 38 emanating therefrom. The lanyard 38 having a pin 48 permanently attached thereto and the pin 48 being received within a locking mechanism 32 and enclosing an article t... | 03/11/2008 |
| 7336180 | Article surveillance tag having a metal clip An electronic article surveillance (EAS) tag 20 having a metal attaching member 34 located therein and adapted to securely and releasably receive a shaft 52 of a pin therein, whereby a predetermined arcuate probe is inserted through an opening a... | 02/26/2008 |
| 7323995 | Secure radio frequency identification device for identity booklet or object to be identified The invention concerns a radio frequency identification device (RFID) including a chip (12) and an antenna (10) connected together on a support, the antenna being printed onto the support and the support being fixed to an object with an added attachmen... | 01/29/2008 |
| 7323998 | Non-reusable identification device An identification device has a band and a non-reusable tamper-resistant fastening arranged to join opposite end regions of the band to fasten it around a limb of a user. A transponder circuit is attached to the band, and is responsive to a received wireless signal. ... | 01/29/2008 |
| 7321308 | Anti-theft holder An anti-theft security holder for cylindrical articles includes a support member, and EAS marker and an outer sleeve is disclosed. The support member is preferably shaped to receive the cylindrical item in a seated position and the EAS marker may be supported within... | 01/22/2008 |
| 7315253 | Security device and transponder A security device for attachment to a container having external walls such that a transponder thereon is located externally of or adjacent to one of said external walls so as to avoid being shielded by a metal layer within the container (e.g. the metal layer within ... | 01/01/2008 |
| 7312707 | System and method for authenticating a RF transaction using a transaction account routing number A system and method for securing a Radio Frequency (RF) transaction using a Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) transaction device are provided. A random number is transmitted from an RFID reader to an RFID transaction device, an RFID transaction device authentica... | 12/25/2007 |
