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Class 70/57.1 - For antitheft signaling device on protected article


Subclass of Class 70 - Locks
Definition: Locks for securing to an article a detectable device which
No. of patents: 281
Last issue date: 05/08/2012


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NumberTitleIssue Date
8171761Locking device for securing articles for display
A locking device is provided and operable to retain an article intended for display and handling in a designated area. In particular, the locking device is formed with an adjustable fastening loop, which can assume an extended position to receive a free end or a por...
05/08/2012
8151606Fixed case automated decoupling device
A decoupling device for use in unlocking a storage container using a magnetic lock member in accordance with an embodiment of the present application includes a body portion, a container portion structured to receive a storage container such that the storage contain...
04/10/2012
8122744Cable wrap security device
A security device includes a locking member, a ratchet mechanism, and a plurality of cables. The cables are wrapped around all six sides of a box-like article. An attachment clip is releasably snap-fitted into the body of the security device and locked. The ratchet ...
02/28/2012
8117874Theft deterrent device including a spring washer
A device to protect an article from theft is disclosed. The device includes a pointed pin member to enable attachment of the device to the article to be protected from theft. A housing disposed within the device includes a floor and a wall tapering towards a confini...
02/21/2012
8051686Multi-lock security device and detaching device for use therewith
A security device for use in association with a security pin includes a tag body, a spring lock and a magnetic lock. The tag body has a body aperture formed therein adapted to receive the security pin. The spring lock is situated within the tag body and has a spring...
11/08/2011
8006524Optical disk security device having a magnetically actuable locking mechanism
Systems and apparatuses for a magnetically actuable locking mechanism and a security device having a magnetically actuable locking mechanism are disclosed. ...
08/30/2011
7966851Security container with linked primary and secondary security features
A security storage container has a primary security feature that is adapted to be locked and unlocked with an appropriate key. A secondary security feature is activated when the security storage container is opened without first unlocking the lock with the key. In o...
06/28/2011
7966850Case with securable closure and method
A case has a body defining an accommodation such as may be sized to accept a squat cylindrical object such as a magnetic tape, a CD-ROM, a DVD or such like object. The case may include a locking mechanism, and that locking mechanism may be a combination locking mech...
06/28/2011
7937975Wheel boot
A boot is positionable about a rotatable wheel having an axle extending therefrom. A pair of mating components include interconnecting elements for attaching the elements about the wheel preventing non-destructible detachment of the mating components. Flanges extend...
05/10/2011
7870766Security container with linked primary and secondary security features
A security storage container has a primary security feature that is adapted to be locked and unlocked with an appropriate key. A secondary security feature is activated when the security storage container is opened without first unlocking the lock with the key. In o...
01/18/2011
7872860Portable apparatus, fastening device and locking mechanism thereof
A portable apparatus includes an electronic device; and a fastening device detachably attached to the electronic device. The fastening device includes a cover comprising a hook for inserting in the electronic device; a pressing member capable of being movable locked...
01/18/2011
RE41550Theft deterrent tag
A disposable theft deterrent tag includes first and second elements that lock together through a portion of an item of merchandise to secure the tag to the item of merchandise. The first portion of the tag includes a first locking member having opposed teeth that ar...
08/24/2010
7703308Display hook assembly having a secure free end
A securable system for displaying items of merchandise on a display board. The display system includes a lockable end assembly that engages the free end of at least one rod of a merchandise display therein. The end assembly is slidable along the rod between an unloc...
04/27/2010
7677066Apparatus 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...
03/16/2010
7614265Lockable storage container
A lockable storage container includes a lock that is movable from a locked position to an unlocked position while the lock is carried by the container. An indicator is used to indicate the status of the lock to the user. The lock is held in the unlocked position so ...
11/10/2009
7610782Lockable container having an integral and internal locking mechanism and methods of use
A lockable container for securing assets that has an integral and internal locking mechanism and methods of use are provided. An illustrative lockable container may include first and second covers configured to move between an open position, which allows access to t...
11/03/2009
7581419Method of using lockable storage container
A method for using a lockable storage container includes the steps of moving the lock from a locked position to an unlocked position while the lock is carried by the container. An indicator is used to indicate the status of the lock to the user. The lock is held in ...
09/01/2009
7581418Security container with linked primary and secondary security features
A security storage container has a primary security feature that is adapted to be locked and unlocked with an appropriate key. A secondary security feature is activated when the security storage container is opened without first unlocking the lock with the key. In o...
09/01/2009
7543467Portable lock wirelessly connectable to security system
This invention relates to a portable locking device having a wireless transmitter that transmits the condition of the locking device to the receiver of a security system. The locking device comprises non-rigid cable so that it can be easily connected to various obje...
06/09/2009
7536884Identification/surveillance device with removable tack button
An identification/surveillance device including a tag portion and a tack. The tack includes a button and a pin having a dull end and a sharp end. The identification/surveillance device is secured to an article to be identified/surveilled by inserting the pin through...
05/26/2009
7526931Security device for media case and method
The present invention provides a security device and method for securing a media case. The security device may include a hinged pair of closure members, which when closed define a substantially rectangular aperture for receiving a media case to be secured with a clo...
05/05/2009
7523630Security tag assembly
A security tag assembly structured to indicate the unauthorized removal of merchandise from a given area such as a retail establishment. A housing includes separable portions having a connector member structured to removably connect the merchandise to the housing an...
04/28/2009
7464569Zipper tag housing
A housing for supporting an electronic tag on a zipper for a zippered container including a housing and an electronic tag supported by the housing. The housing has a configuration which is attached to at least one zipper of a zippered container. The housing is attac...
12/16/2008
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
7451627Lockable security device
Security device for holding items, comprising a first security member (10) and a second security member (100), which security members may be joined to a closed position for retaining an item, a lock slide (200) displaceable to a locked position ...
11/18/2008
7441424Clamp-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
7415851Apparatus 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
7412857Rod 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
7404484Security device for information storage media
Apparatus (19) for holding information storage media, such as a CD or DVD, in combination with a releasable security member (8) insertable into the apparatus for inhibiting removal of the storage media from the apparatus, e.g. by inhibiting access to t...
07/29/2008
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
7392673Lock mechanism for display rod
A lock mechanism is mounted on a pair of vertically spaced merchandise display rods to prevent removal of items of merchandise supported on the lower rod. The lock mechanism includes a housing having a internal lock chamber and a pair of upper and lower slots, each ...
07/01/2008
7382251Method and system for arming a container security device without use of electronic reader
A system monitors the condition of a container. A container security device secures at least one door of the container. The container security device is programmably armed to implement the securing. The container security device is adapted to sense at least one cond...
06/03/2008
7370892Security seal
A security seal has a housing and a hasp moveable relative to the housing in a first direction between a locked position and a unlocked position. The hasp, in the locked position, is lockable to the housing by a disposable seal. The housing has an opening to allow t...
05/13/2008
7369052Anti-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
7363783Rod 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
7350645Product security system for hanging merchandise
The present invention is a security system for preventing theft of hanging merchandise. The present invention includes a security package system for a product to be placed on a hanging display, the package comprising: (a) a product package of a relatively thin plast...
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
7347068Anti-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
7344025Lockable media storage box with lock and key
A lockable media storage box and lock and key combination includes a box having a base and a lid hingedly connected to the base and movable between opened and closed positions. A locking mechanism is movable between locked and unlocked positions to lock and unlock t...
03/18/2008
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