Theft deterrent system hook
US7533784B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jun 12, 2007 |
| Grant date | May 19, 2009 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 30, 2027 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA47F5/0861
- WIPO fieldFurniture, games
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
There is provided an apparatus for dispensing products that includes a theft deterrent retail product dispensing hook. In certain embodiments, the hook prevents product “sweeping” (where a thief quickly empties a conventional retail hook of product) and also delivers a time-delayed delivery of product per hook. A specific embodiment of a time-delay display hook system comprises a two-prong system having an upper member and a lower member, with the upper member supporting a dispensing system and the lower member supporting a product to be dispensed. Upon triggering of an activation member, the dispensing system releases a single product and provides a time-delay between dispensing of further product.
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