Alarming merchandise display system
US7053774B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Sep 10, 2004 |
| Grant date | May 30, 2006 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 10, 2024 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T70/5027
- WIPO fieldControl
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A display system for displaying an item of merchandise in a retail environment that allows a potential customer to handle the item while it is secured to the display system. The item is supported on a display shelf and is connected to a retractable cable. The shelf is locked to a base by an alarm unit. Unauthorized removal of the shelf, base, item of merchandise, severing of the retractable cable or alarm unit will activate an alarm. First and second locks lock the alarm unit to the base.
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