Locking attachment for product display hooks

Details Locking attachment for product display hooks Locking attachment for product display hooks

2005-10-25

2005-10-25

Barrett, Suzanne Dino (Department: 3676)

Locks

Special application

For antitheft signaling device on protected article

C248S220310, C211S007000, C211S057100

Reexamination Certificate

active

06957555

ABSTRACT:
A merchandise locking device for retrofit attachment to a product display hook installed on a merchandise display panel. The locking device attaches without tools to the upper wire arm of the display hook for pivoting movement between “lock” and “open” positions. A laterally opening recess in the locking device receives the lower arm of the display hook and a locking arm, rotatably mounted in the body of the locking device by a rotor element, closes the recess to lock the device to the lower arm and prevent the removal of merchandise therefrom. A simple key carried by store personnel enables the rotor to be released to free the locking device from the lower arm and permit the removal of merchandise. The locking device consists of four elements, including the key, and can be manufactured at very low cost, suitable for mass merchandise applications. Simple changes in rotor components enable the locking device to be operated by different keys, which may be color coded with the locking devices or components thereof. A bracket is also provided for retrofit attachment to the display hook, to prevent bodily removal of the hook and its contents from the display panel.

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