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Merchandise security system

US11450185B2 · kind B2 · utility

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8References

20Claims

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Assignee

InVue Security Products Inc. · US

Inventors

Christopher Richard Helman · Charlotte, US
Kyle Baker · Waxhaw, US
Jonathon D. Phillips · Fort Mill, US
Daniel G. Dugas · Charlotte, US
Michael R. Johnston · Waxhaw, US
Daniel C. Symons · Waxhaw, US
A. Reneau Van Landingham, Jr. · Richmond, US
Eric Brutke · Tega Cay, US

Key dates

Filing date	Feb 24, 2021
Grant date	Sep 20, 2022
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Feb 24, 2041

Classification

Technology area (CPC G)Physics
CPC primaryG08B13/22
WIPO fieldControl
WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

Embodiments of the present invention are directed to security systems for securing an item of merchandise from theft or unauthorized removal. For example, the security system may include a sensor configured to be coupled to the item of merchandise, wherein the sensor includes an electrical connector. The security system also includes a base configured to removably support the sensor thereon, wherein the base includes an electronics module having a connector. The connector of the sensor and the connector of the electronics module are configured to electrically connect with one another when the sensor is supported on the base, and the sensor is configured to detect unauthorized removal of the item of merchandise from the sensor.

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