Anti-theft tag
US6933847B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Oct 29, 2003 |
| Grant date | Aug 23, 2005 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 12, 2023 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T70/5009
- WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
An anti-theft security tag includes an engagement member having a first and second end securable within a housing for attachment to an article. The housing supports an electronic article surveillance marker and may include one or more channels for receiving and securing at least one crimping sleeve. The at least one crimping sleeve is sized to receive one end of the engagement member. A slot is disposed within the housing in alignment with the at least one crimping sleeve, and is sized to receive a crimping tool to crimp the sleeve and secure the wire to the article within the housing.
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