Merchandise tag with alarming features for securing tag to...

Details Merchandise tag with alarming features for securing tag to... Merchandise tag with alarming features for securing tag to...

2005-12-28

2008-11-18

Hofsass, Jeff (Department: 2612)

Communications: electrical

Condition responsive indicating system

Specific condition

C340S568100, C340S572800, C040S299010

Reexamination Certificate

active

07453370

ABSTRACT:
A merchandising tag comprising a housing with a first compartment defined therein and having a door pivotally mounted thereon to selectively allow or prevent access to the first compartment. The first compartment is adapted to receive a price tag therein. The housing is also provided with an attachment mechanism which has at least one portion which extends outwardly away from the housing is adapted to engage the product. The tag includes at least one alarm system disposed within the housing. A locking mechanism is provided for simultaneously locking the moveable door to prevent access to the first compartment; securing the portion of the attachment mechanism to the product so that the housing is not detachable therefrom; and for arming the at least one alarm system. When the locking mechanism is engaged, any attempt to remove the tag from the product, open the door, or remove the product with attached tag from the store will result in a loud-attention getting sound being emitted from the housing. The locking mechanism is disengaged using a remote magnetic key.

REFERENCES:
patent: 2002/0083744 (2002-07-01), Lai
patent: 2007/0120669 (2007-05-01), Belden, Jr.

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