Anti-theft device with adjustable locking arms for securing an article of merchandise
US11952803B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | May 26, 2021 |
| Grant date | Apr 9, 2024 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 16, 2042 |
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 a plurality of arms slidingly disposed within the housing. Grips are disposed on proximal 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 involves an actuator that presses a locking component to engage at least one of the arms. The arms have a first set of teeth disposed thereon, such that, when the locking component engages at least one of the arms, the first set of teeth interlocks with a second set of teeth. The arms cannot slide relative to the housing while the first set of teeth and the second set of teeth remain interlocked.
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