Handheld cordless deactivator for electronic article surveillance tags
US6700489B1 · kind B1 · utility
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| Filing date | Nov 27, 2000 |
| Grant date | Mar 2, 2004 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 21, 2021 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG08B13/242
- WIPO fieldControl
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A cordless handheld EAS tag deactivator is provided. The deactivator is housed in a portable handheld housing. An antenna is attached to the housing. The antenna is adapted for transmission of an electromagnetic field, which deactivates EAS tags within the field. An electronic circuit is connected to the antenna to generate the electromagnetic field. A battery contained within the housing is connected to the electronic circuit to power the generation and transmission of the electromagnetic field.
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