Self-shunting security device
US8094019B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Nov 28, 2006 |
| Grant date | Jan 10, 2012 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 28, 2026 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG08B13/1454
- WIPO fieldControl
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A security device for preventing the theft of merchandise or other articles that provides for a closed loop system that is self-shunting without the need for removable shunt plugs. The preferred device comprises a plurality of jacks attached to a circuit board for receiving connector plug assemblies that are operatively connected to the articles through sensors. When the connector plug assemblies are not within a jack, a jack contact will engage a nail contact to close a circuit, thereby shunting the jack. Insertion of the connector plug assembly will deflect the jack contact away from the nail contact and create a second closed loop indicating that the jack is in use, and which will monitor and warn of any tampering with the sensor on the article.
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