Rotating anti-theft tag
US7518521B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Feb 3, 2006 |
| Grant date | Apr 14, 2009 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 25, 2027 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T70/50
- WIPO fieldControl
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
An anti-theft security tag includes an engagement member and a housing for supporting an electronic article surveillance (EAS) marker. The housing includes a rotating inner core for supporting the engagement member for attachment to the article. The engagement member includes a line for connection to the article and a locking mechanism for securing the first and second ends of the line therein so that the core and the engagement member can rotate together within the housing. In one embodiment, the locking mechanism includes one or more self-crimping members which automatically secure at least one end of the line upon insertion therein. One end of the rotating core may be disposed flush with one end of the housing, so that the consumer cannot twist the line in order to remove the tag.
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