Anti-theft device with adjustable locking arms for securing an article of merchandise
US10378248B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jul 31, 2018 |
| Grant date | Aug 13, 2019 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 31, 2038 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC E)Fixed Constructions
- CPC primaryE05B2047/002
- WIPO fieldCivil engineering
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
An anti-theft device for securing an article of merchandise against unauthorized removal from a display counter. The anti-theft device includes two pairs of arms slidingly disposed within the housing. Grips are disposed on distal ends of the arms and are configured to receive and secure edges of an article of merchandise. A locking mechanism is disposed within the housing of the anti-theft device. The locking mechanism includes two locking components in a sliding configuration with respect to one another. Complimentary gear teeth are disposed on the outer edges of the locking component and the inner edges of the arms. An actuator transitions the locking components between a first unlocked configuration in which the gear teeth of the locking components are retracted away from the gear teeth of the arms, and a second locked configuration in which the gear teeth of the locking components engage the gear teeth of the arms.
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