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Timed locking anti-sweep method for a display device for merchandise

US8842011B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateFeb 18, 2013
Grant dateSep 23, 2014
Priority date
Expiry dateFeb 18, 2033

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T70/5009
  • WIPO fieldMachine tools
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

An anti-sweep device having a mechanism that allows a customer to take a pre-determined number of items from a peg or display hook, after which the hook is locked for a pre-determined period of time before allowing another predetermined number of items to be taken.

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