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Security tag having magnetically releasable latch

US8912904B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateDec 4, 2012
Grant dateDec 16, 2014
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Expiry dateApr 4, 2033

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T70/5004
  • WIPO fieldControl
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A security system including a security tag is provided. The security tag includes a housing and a pin in which the pin is removably insertable into the housing. The security tag further includes a latching element disposed within the housing and positionable in a lock position and in an unlock position. The latching element includes a pivot axis. The latching element has a substantially balanced rotational response about the pivot axis when exposed to an external physical mechanical impulse. The security tag further includes a bias element that releasably positions the latching element in the lock position. The latching element releasably engages the inserted pin when in the lock position.

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