Security package
US6321905A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Aug 28, 2000 |
| Grant date | Nov 27, 2001 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 28, 2020 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC E)Fixed Constructions
- CPC primaryE05B73/0023
- WIPO fieldCivil engineering
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
A security device for use in retail establishments to lock onto articles which are for sale and which optionally has enclosed an electronic article surveillance tag to prevent shoplifting. The security device has four hinged walls with flanges for wrapping around and securing an item therein. The front wall has a locking mechanism and a strap. A male member on the locking mechanism fits through apertures in the strap and into a female locking mechanism portion. The locking mechanism cannot be opened without a key. The locking mechanism comprises a pair of asymmetric tines which are on opposite sides of an asymmetric engagement member. To lock the security device the asymmetric engagement member spreads apart the asymmetric tines until the asymmetric engagement member gets passed the asymmetric tines. The asymmetric tines close behind the asymmetric engagement member and lock the asymmetric engagement member in place. The asymmetric tines must be separated by an asymmetric key to allow the asymmetric engagement member to pass by the asymmetric tines to unlock the security device. The asymmetric tines and the asymmetric engagement member are shaped to prevent tampering with the locki…
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