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Display security device

Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1979-08-31
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Granted: 1981-09-15
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Expires: 1999-08-31
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Abstract

Abstract A security device is disclosed for use with a hanger extending from the board. The device comprises two split bar units mounted on the hanger. One bar unit is mounted near the end of the hanger adjacent to the board, and the other bar unit is mounted on the hanger near the opposite end thereof. Each split bar unit comprises two bar portions secured together by releasable fastening means. A removable rod is inserted through a passage in each bar unit and extends between the bar units. The rod prevents release of the fastening means. Lock means are provided for preventing removal of the rod from the passages in the bar units. The security device provides an inexpensive, but very secure, means of preventing theft or pilferage of merchandise displayed for sale on conventional hangers mounted on perforated boards.

Inventors

  • 👤 David L. Kenyon

Bibliographic Details

Application Number —
Jurisdiction US
Data Source google_patents
Last Synchronized 2026-11-01 12:30
CPC Classifications
A; A47; A47F; A47F5/00; A47F5/08; A47F5/0807; A47F5/0861

Claims Analysis

Total Claims: 13
Claim 1
Independent Claim 113 words
A security device for use with a hanger extending from a board, the device comprising: two split bar units mounted on the hanger, one bar unit mounted near the end of the hanger adjacent to the board, the other bar unit mounted on the hanger near the opposite end thereof, each split bar unit comprising two bar portions secured together by releasable fastening means, each bar unit having a passage extending therethrough; a removable rod inserted through the passage in each bar unit and extending between the bar units, the rod preventing release of the fastening means; and lock means for preventing removal of the rod from the passages in the bar units.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim 113 words
A security device for use with a hanger extending from a board, the device comprising: two split bar units mounted on the hanger, one bar unit mounted near the end of the hanger adjacent to the board, the other bar unit mounted on the hanger near the opposite end thereof, each split bar unit comprising two bar portions secured together by releasable fastening means, each bar unit having a passage extending therethrough; a removable rod inserted through the passage in each bar unit and extending between the bar units, the rod preventing release of the fastening means; and lock means for preventing removal of the rod from the passages in the bar units.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim 26 words
A security device as in claim 1, wherein the rod is capable of extending to the board to prevent disengagement of the hanger with the board.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim 27 words
A security device as in claim 1, wherein the rod has a circumferential groove which is engaged by the lock means to prevent removal of the rod.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim 27 words
A security device as in claim 1, wherein the lock means is attached to said other bar unit to secure the rod to said other bar unit.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim 36 words
A security device as in claim 1, wherein the passage in each of the bar units intersects the axis of the fastening means, and the rod extending through the passage prevents access to the fastening means.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim 27 words
A security device as in claim 1, wherein the lock means comprises a padlock having a shackle which engages the rod to prevent removal of the rod.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim 27 words
A security device as in claim 6, wherein said other bar unit has a hole through which the shackle is inserted to prevent removal of the rod.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim 20 words
A security device as in claim 7, wherein the rod has a circumferential groove which is engaged by the shackle.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim 23 words
A security device as in claim 1, wherein each of the bar portions has a notch adapted to be fit with the hanger.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim 194 words
A security device for preventing unauthorized removal of items from a pair of hanger rods hooked to a perforated board, which comprises: two split bar units mounted on the hanger rods, one bar unit mounted near the end of the hanger rods adjacent to the board, the other bar unit mounted on the hanger rods near the opposite ends thereof, each split bar unit comprising an upper bar portion and a lower bar portion secured together by releasable fasteners, each upper bar portion having a passage extending therethrough, said other bar unit also having a hole extending therethrough and intersecting the passage; a removable securing rod inserted through the passage in each upper bar portion and extending between the bar units, the securing rod being capable of extending to the board to prevent disengagement of the hanger rods from the board, the securing rod covering the fasteners to prevent release of the fasteners; and a padlock having a shackle inserted through the hole in said other bar unit and engaging the circumferential groove in the securing rod to attach the securing rod to said other bar unit and prevent removal of the securing rod.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim 194 words
A security device for preventing unauthorized removal of items from a pair of hanger rods hooked to a perforated board, which comprises: two split bar units mounted on the hanger rods, one bar unit mounted near the end of the hanger rods adjacent to the board, the other bar unit mounted on the hanger rods near the opposite ends thereof, each split bar unit comprising an upper bar portion and a lower bar portion secured together by releasable fasteners, each upper bar portion having a passage extending therethrough, said other bar unit also having a hole extending therethrough and intersecting the passage; a removable securing rod inserted through the passage in each upper bar portion and extending between the bar units, the securing rod being capable of extending to the board to prevent disengagement of the hanger rods from the board, the securing rod covering the fasteners to prevent release of the fasteners; and a padlock having a shackle inserted through the hole in said other bar unit and engaging the circumferential groove in the securing rod to attach the securing rod to said other bar unit and prevent removal of the securing rod.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim 24 words
A security device as in claim 10, wherein each of the bar portions has a pair of grooves for engagement by the hanger rods.

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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) 1984-09-14 1985-03-16 1985-09-15 $2000.00 Window Closed / Lapsed
7.5 Years (Year 8) 1988-09-14 1989-03-16 1989-09-15 $3760.00 Window Closed / Lapsed
11.5 Years (Year 12) 1992-09-14 1993-03-16 1993-09-15 $7700.00 Window Closed / Lapsed

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