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US09273496B2 Anti-theft devices and methods 有权
防盗装置和方法

  • Patent Title: Anti-theft devices and methods
  • Patent Title (中): 防盗装置和方法
  • Application No.: US14122348
    Application Date: 2012-05-24
  • Publication No.: US09273496B2
    Publication 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
Anti-theft devices and methods
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.
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