US4223542A
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Pilfer prevention device
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1979-04-23
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Granted: 1980-09-23
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Expires: 1999-04-23
Abstract
Abstract The present invention relates to a pilfer prevention device adapted to be readily connected between an article to be secured, such as a television set, typewriter, etc. and a fixed location so as to discourage unauthorized removal. The device includes a mounting assembly readily connectible to the article, an elongate cable assembly extending therefrom, and a mounting fixture adapted to be connected to a desk, table or like fixed object. The device is characterized by lockable release means on the mounting assembly which, in the locked position, prevents access to the fastening means by which the apparatus is connected to the fixed object and to the article to be protected.
Inventors
- 👤 Mark T. Basseches
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-31 10:57
CPC Classifications
E; E05; E05B; E05B73/00; E05B73/0005; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S70/00; Y10S70/57; Y10T; Y10T70/00; Y10T70/50; Y10T70/5009; Y10T70/5093; Y10T70/554; Y10T70/5544; Y10T70/5611; Y10T70/5854; Y10T70/5867
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 8
Claim 1
Independent Claim
206 words
Anti-pilferage device comprising a lock housing including a mounting portion having a mounting aperture, lock means on said housing shiftable between locking and unlocking positions, a cover member operatively connected to said locking means, said cover member being disposed in shielding position of said aperture in said locked position and in exposing position of said aperture in said unlocked position of said locking means, an elongate cable assembly having a first end fixed to said housing and having a free end, said assembly including an enclosed movable operator portion connected to said lock means and movable relative to other portions of said assembly responsive to movements of said lock means, an attachment fixture secured to said free end of said cable assembly, said fixture including a mounting plate having a mounting aperture formed therein, shutter means mounted on said fixture and shiftable between blocking and unblocking positions of said aperture, and shutter control means operatively associated with said operator portion of said cable assembly adjacent said free end for locking said shutter means in said blocking position when said lock means is in said locked position and releasing said shutter means for movement to said unblocking position when said lock means is in said unlocked position.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
206 words
Anti-pilferage device comprising a lock housing including a mounting portion having a mounting aperture, lock means on said housing shiftable between locking and unlocking positions, a cover member operatively connected to said locking means, said cover member being disposed in shielding position of said aperture in said locked position and in exposing position of said aperture in said unlocked position of said locking means, an elongate cable assembly having a first end fixed to said housing and having a free end, said assembly including an enclosed movable operator portion connected to said lock means and movable relative to other portions of said assembly responsive to movements of said lock means, an attachment fixture secured to said free end of said cable assembly, said fixture including a mounting plate having a mounting aperture formed therein, shutter means mounted on said fixture and shiftable between blocking and unblocking positions of said aperture, and shutter control means operatively associated with said operator portion of said cable assembly adjacent said free end for locking said shutter means in said blocking position when said lock means is in said locked position and releasing said shutter means for movement to said unblocking position when said lock means is in said unlocked position.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
42 words
A device in accordance with claim 1 wherein said shutter is pivotally mounted on said fixture and said shutter control means keys said shutter to said fixture in said locked position and is retracted from said keyed position in said unlocked position.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
43 words
Apparatus in accordance with claim 1 wherein said shutter is disposed adjacent a first face of said plate, the other face of said plate including means for resisting relative rotation between said plate and a surface against which said plate is clampingly engaged.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
24 words
Apparatus in accordance with claim 3 wherein said means for resisting relative rotation comprise a spur extending from said other face of said plate.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
30 words
Apparatus in accordance with claim 3 wherein said mounting portion includes means for resisting relative rotation between said housing and a surface against which said mounting portion is clampingly disposed.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
36 words
Apparatus in accordance with claim 3 and including a flange member formed on said plate in spaced relation to said plate, said shutter being disposed between said plate and said flange member in said locked position.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
41 words
Apparatus in accordance with claim 1 where said housing includes a slot, said lock means is rotatably mounted in said housing and includes a cam in registry with said slot, and said operator portion includes a follower member engaging said cam.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
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| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1983-09-23 | 1984-03-24 | 1984-09-23 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1987-09-23 | 1988-03-24 | 1988-09-23 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1991-09-23 | 1992-03-24 | 1992-09-23 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |