Security package with rotatable locking channel
US4865190A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Oct 27, 1988 |
| Grant date | Sep 12, 1989 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 27, 2008 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10S206/807
- WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A security package for prevention of shoplifting including an elongated handle structure secured to a rectangular encompassing structure for holding an article such as an audio cassette box, video cassette box or a compact disk "jewel box". A rotating locking channel with latches for positive locking which engages catch ports in a stationary channel member adjacent to the rectangular encompassing structure to receive an article such as an audio, video or compact disk box. The rotating locking channel is rotated, and the article box in a rectangular encompassing structure area is captured by the rotating of the rotating locking channel with one-way beveled latches to secure the article box within the rectangular encompassing structure. A plurality of one-way locking latch and catch mechanisms are used to accomplish a package lock.
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