US3622011A
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Theft-proof display fixture
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1970-04-17
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Granted: 1971-11-23
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Expires: 1990-04-17
Abstract
Abstract A theft-proof fixture for displaying merchandise capable of being mounted on a conventional pegboard. The fixture includes a barrel within which is slidably mounted a lock rod, the barrel and rod being provided with slots and lock fingers, respectively, for securing and locking in place individual, spaced tabs. Articles of merchandise are slid onto the barrel and disposed between the individual tabs and cannot be removed except upon removal of the tabs in front of it. Twist-type tabs are also provided enabling merchandise to be selectively removed from the display fixture without the necessity of removing merchandise and tabs in front of the desired article.
Inventors
- 👤 Gerald A Snow
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-28 20:12
CPC Classifications
A; A47; A47F; A47F5/00; A47F5/08; A47F5/0807; A47F5/0815; A47F5/0823
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 9
Claim 1
Independent Claim
125 words
A theftproof display fixture, comprising a barrel having at least one slot therein, a rod slidingly mounted within said barrel and provided with at least one lock finger adapted to intersect said slot and pass through an object disposed therein, said rod being substantially hidden when viewed externally thereby rendering said lock finger resistant to tampering, biasing means located within said barrel urging said lock finger out of intersecting registration with said slot and means connecting said barrel and rod alternatively urging and retaining said lock finger in intersecting registration with said slot against the force of said biasing means and urging and retaining said lock finger at a predetermined position out of intersecting registration with said slot against the force of said biasing means.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
125 words
A theftproof display fixture, comprising a barrel having at least one slot therein, a rod slidingly mounted within said barrel and provided with at least one lock finger adapted to intersect said slot and pass through an object disposed therein, said rod being substantially hidden when viewed externally thereby rendering said lock finger resistant to tampering, biasing means located within said barrel urging said lock finger out of intersecting registration with said slot and means connecting said barrel and rod alternatively urging and retaining said lock finger in intersecting registration with said slot against the force of said biasing means and urging and retaining said lock finger at a predetermined position out of intersecting registration with said slot against the force of said biasing means.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
23 words
A theftproof fixture as in claim 1, including a bracket for attachment to a wall and means securing said bracket to said barrel.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
19 words
A theftproof fixture as in claim 2, said bracket including at least one arm for insertion within a pegboard.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
87 words
A theftproof fixture as in claim 1, including at least one tab to retain an article of merchandise adapted to be slid onto said barrel, said tab including a neck portion positioned within said slot of said barrel beneath said lock finger when said lock finger is in intersecting registration with said slot having an opening defined by a continuous edge, a portion of which abuts said lock finger along an inner surface of said lock finger when said tab is disposed in said theftproof display fixture.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
64 words
A theftproof fixture as in claim 1, said means alternatively urging and retaining said lock finger in and out of intersecting registration with said slot of said barrel including a slot located within said barrel and provided with two spaced supporting surfaces and a pin connected to said lock rod and passing through said slot for engagement with either of said spaced supporting surfaces.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
223 words
A theftproof display fixture, comprising a barrel having at least one slot therein, a rod slidingly mounted within said barrel and provided with at least one lock finger adapted to intersect said slot and pass through an object disposed therein, biasing means located within said barrel urging said lock finger out of intersecting registration with said slot and means connecting said barrel and rod alternatively urging and retaining said lock finger in intersecting registration with said slot against the force of said biasing means and urging and retaining said lock finger at a predetermined position out of intersecting registration with said slot against the force of said biasing means, a tab adapted to be received in said slot including generally parallel sides having aligned openings through which said lock finger passes when in intersecting registration with said slot of said barrel, said sides of said tab further including oppositely extending lateral slots permitting said tab to be attached to said barrel of said fixture by positioning one of said slots of one of said sides over said barrel after which said tab is twisted causing the other of said sides to bend under said barrel until it clears said barrel and straightens after which the other of said slots of the other of said sides is positioned over said barrel of said fixture.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
223 words
A theftproof display fixture, comprising a barrel having at least one slot therein, a rod slidingly mounted within said barrel and provided with at least one lock finger adapted to intersect said slot and pass through an object disposed therein, biasing means located within said barrel urging said lock finger out of intersecting registration with said slot and means connecting said barrel and rod alternatively urging and retaining said lock finger in intersecting registration with said slot against the force of said biasing means and urging and retaining said lock finger at a predetermined position out of intersecting registration with said slot against the force of said biasing means, a tab adapted to be received in said slot including generally parallel sides having aligned openings through which said lock finger passes when in intersecting registration with said slot of said barrel, said sides of said tab further including oppositely extending lateral slots permitting said tab to be attached to said barrel of said fixture by positioning one of said slots of one of said sides over said barrel after which said tab is twisted causing the other of said sides to bend under said barrel until it clears said barrel and straightens after which the other of said slots of the other of said sides is positioned over said barrel of said fixture.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
13 words
A theftproof fixture as in claim 6 wherein said aligned openings are semicircular.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1974-11-22 | 1975-05-24 | 1975-11-23 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1978-11-22 | 1979-05-24 | 1979-11-23 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1982-11-22 | 1983-05-24 | 1983-11-23 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |