Product securement and management system
US7389886B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jul 6, 2006 |
| Grant date | Jun 24, 2008 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 6, 2026 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG09B25/04
- WIPO fieldControl
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A system for managing and securing product and deterring theft in a retail setting that resides either on a standard retailer shelf or may be a stand-alone system. The system includes shelves, product dividers and front retaining walls of a height and position to inhibit access to displayed products. Individual taller retaining tabs may be added in front of taller product to inhibit access. Rigid or moveable barriers may be positioned above retaining walls to further restrict access. With the invention, the “sweeping” of numerous products by a thief is deterred. An alert device may be configured to detect and monitor movement of the moveable barriers and to provide an alert signal corresponding to the management of product or to a potential theft situation. The alert device may communicate with a security camera to monitor the vicinity and provide a notification to store computer, pager, cellular telephone, or the like.
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