Device for use in detecting the unauthorized removal of an artic

Details Device for use in detecting the unauthorized removal of an artic Device for use in detecting the unauthorized removal of an artic

1997-06-02

2000-02-15

Mullen, Thomas

Communications: electrical

Condition responsive indicating system

Specific condition

29428, G08B 1314

Patent

active

060257814

ABSTRACT:
A device for use in detecting the unauthorized removal of an article of commerce from a store or other business establishment. The device comprises a fastener of the type constructed for use in attaching a tag to the article of commerce. The fastener includes an elongated unitary member having a first end, a second end and a flexible filament, the flexible filament interconnecting the first end and the second end. The first end is shaped to define a cross-bar insertable through an article of commerce. The second end is sized and shaped to prevent the flexible filament from being pulled completely through the article of commerce. The device further comprises an electronic article surveillance (EAS) tag which is incorporated into the fastener. The EAS tag can be commonly used tag such as an electromagnetic tag or a radio frequency tag and can be located in either the first end, the second end or in the flexible filament of the fastener. The device can be manufactured through a continuous molding process.

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