US4835524A
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Deactivatable security tag
Assignee: Checkpoint Systems Inc
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Filing: 1987-12-17
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Granted: 1989-05-30
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Expires: 2007-12-17
Abstract
Abstract A resonant circuit which forms part of a security tag for use in an electronic security system includes a fusible link which opens the circuit in response to radio frequency at the resonant frequency. The fusible link opens at a lower signal intensity than otherwise, because the substances of which it is made include at least one accelerator that promotes the fuse action.
Inventors
- 👤 Lee T. Lamond
- 👤 Peter L. Gill
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-26 11:35
CPC Classifications
G; G08; G08B; G08B13/00; G08B13/22; G08B13/24; G08B13/2402; G08B13/2405; G08B13/2414; G08B13/242; G08B13/2428; G08B13/2431; G08B13/2437; G08B13/2442
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 10
Claim 1
Independent Claim
106 words
For use in an electronic security system in which radio frequency signals are transmitted and received and in which distortions of said received signals by the presence of a resonant circuit are detected, a security tag including such a resonant circuit, characterized in that said resonant circuit includes a fusible link portion comprising at least one substance which responds to current induced in said circuit by said transmitted signals to act as a circuit interrupting fuse and at least one other substance which promotes said fuse action, whereby said fuse action takes place at a lower induced current than in the absence of said other substance.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
106 words
For use in an electronic security system in which radio frequency signals are transmitted and received and in which distortions of said received signals by the presence of a resonant circuit are detected, a security tag including such a resonant circuit, characterized in that said resonant circuit includes a fusible link portion comprising at least one substance which responds to current induced in said circuit by said transmitted signals to act as a circuit interrupting fuse and at least one other substance which promotes said fuse action, whereby said fuse action takes place at a lower induced current than in the absence of said other substance.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
25 words
The security tag of claim 1, wherein said at least one other substance is exothermically reactive in response to an induced current of sufficient intensity.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
25 words
The security tag of claim 1, wherein said at least one other substance is explosively reactive in response to an induced current of sufficient intensity.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
13 words
The security tag of claim 3, wherein said other substance is potassium permanganate.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
25 words
The security tag of claim 1, wherein said at least one other substance is electro-chemically reactive in response to an induced current of sufficient intensity.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
40 words
The security tag of claim 1, wherein said circuit includes at least one capacitor and one inductor, said capacitor having plates disposed on opposite sides of a dielectric substrate, and said fusible link being connected in series with said inductor.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
24 words
The security tag of claim 1, wherein said one substance is selected from the group of graphite, carbon, black, silver, copper, aluminum and gold.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
25 words
The security tag of claim 1, wherein said other substance is selected from the group of potassium chlorate, potassium perchlorate, potassium dichromate and potassium nitrate.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
17 words
The security tag of claim 1, wherein said substances are present in the form of a mixture.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
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| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1992-05-29 | 1992-11-28 | 1993-05-30 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1996-05-29 | 1996-11-28 | 1997-05-30 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 2000-05-29 | 2000-11-28 | 2001-05-30 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |