Patent · US Expired

Securing packages

US5984388A · kind A · utility

31Cited by
26References
16Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateMar 12, 1997
Grant dateNov 16, 1999
Priority date
Expiry dateMar 12, 2017

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T292/48
  • WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A substantially conventional case for a CD is secured by a security tag. The security tag is formed from sheet material having an adhesive surface which is secured to both the lid and the base of the case to retain the case closed and to secure the CD therein. A security device is secured to the adhesive security tag. This security device is an article surveillance device detectible by detectors provided in gangway structures at the exits of retail outlets.

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