Invention Grant
- Patent Title: Anti-theft devices and methods
- Patent Title (中): 防盗装置和方法
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Application No.: US14122348Application Date: 2012-05-24
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Publication No.: US09273496B2Publication Date: 2016-03-01
- Inventor: James Theobald
- Applicant: James Theobald
- Agency: Brooks Kushman P.C.
- Priority: GB1108841.6 20110526
- International Application: PCT/EP2012/059761 WO 20120524
- International Announcement: WO2012/160168 WO 20121129
- Main IPC: H01R13/62
- IPC: H01R13/62 ; E05B73/00 ; H01R13/639 ; A47F7/024

Abstract:
An anti-theft device, for securing an electronic product during retail display, having a socket for the transmission of power and/or information during normal operation, and a plug for engagement with the socket. The plug has an insertable portion, for insertion into the socket, with a lock to prevent removal while locked. The insertable portion also has a release enabling for withdrawal of the insertable portion. The plug has a control mechanism for holding the lock when the plug is engaged with the socket, the lock can be changed from a locking to release configuration by operation of a security key. The device also includes a flexible attachment for attaching the plug to a fixture. In one case the insertable portion includes a pin with an expandable tip for locking the pin to the socket. The flexible attachment may include conductive wires and be joined to an additional electric connector.
Public/Granted literature
- US20140157839A1 ANTI-THEFT DEVICES AND METHODS Public/Granted day:2014-06-12
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