Product Securement and Management System
First Claim
1. A product management and securement system, comprising:
- a first shelf and a top wall, the first shelf having a first front edge;
a plurality of vertical dividers positioned between the first shelf and the top wall;
a plurality of product urging devices for slowly urging product toward the front of the system,a retaining wall positioned adjacent the first front edge and extending toward the top wall, the retaining wall having a height for obstructing access to the items placed between the first shelf and the top wall; and
a barrier mounted to the system above the first shelf, wherein the barrier is configured (a) to pivot between an open and closed position and (b) to substantially obstruct access to items placed between the first shelf and the top wall when in the closed position,wherein the retaining wall and the barrier substantially block access to items placed between the first shelf and the top wall when the barrier is in the closed position, and wherein the barrier permits the removal of a single product when the barrier is in the open position.
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Abstract
A system for managing and securing product and deterring theft in a retail setting includes a system that resides either on a standard retailer shelf or may be a stand-alone system. In an embodiment, the system includes a plurality of shelves and product dividers positioned between the shelves and extending from the front edges of the shelves toward the rear of the shelves. Front retaining walls are positioned at the front edges of the shelves and are configured to have a height that inhibits access to products on the shelves. Individual retaining tabs of varying height may be added in front of rows of taller product to inhibit access to these products. In an embodiment, rigid or moveable barriers may be positioned above retaining walls that further restrict access to the products. With the invention, the “sweeping” of numerous products by a thief is deterred. In another embodiment, an alert device may be configured to detect and monitor movement of the moveable barriers and may provide an alert signal corresponding to the management of product on the shelf or corresponding to a potential theft situation. In an embodiment, the alert device may communicate with a security camera to monitor the vicinity and provide a notification to the potential thief that his actions are being monitored and recorded, or provide a notification to store computer, pager, cellular telephone, or the like. In yet another embodiment, lock mechanisms may be used to further secure high-risk theft items. Also, clips or clip members may be incorporated to further secure the product dividers to the shelves. In addition, an adjustable power bar may be included that is adjustable to accommodate the height adjustments made to the shelves.
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20 Claims
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1. A product management and securement system, comprising:
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a first shelf and a top wall, the first shelf having a first front edge; a plurality of vertical dividers positioned between the first shelf and the top wall; a plurality of product urging devices for slowly urging product toward the front of the system, a retaining wall positioned adjacent the first front edge and extending toward the top wall, the retaining wall having a height for obstructing access to the items placed between the first shelf and the top wall; and a barrier mounted to the system above the first shelf, wherein the barrier is configured (a) to pivot between an open and closed position and (b) to substantially obstruct access to items placed between the first shelf and the top wall when in the closed position, wherein the retaining wall and the barrier substantially block access to items placed between the first shelf and the top wall when the barrier is in the closed position, and wherein the barrier permits the removal of a single product when the barrier is in the open position. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15)
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16. A product management and securement system, comprising:
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a first shelf and a second shelf, the first shelf having a first front edge; a plurality of vertical dividers positioned between the first shelf and the second shelf; at least one product urging device for urging product toward the front of the system in a controlled manner, a retaining wall positioned adjacent the first front edge and extending toward the second shelf, the retaining wall having a height for obstructing access to the items placed between the first shelf and the second shelf; and a barrier mounted to the system, wherein the barrier is configured (a) to move between an open and closed position and (b) to substantially obstruct access to items placed between the first shelf and the second shelf when in the closed position, wherein the barrier substantially blocks access to items placed between the first shelf and the second shelf when the barrier is in the closed position, and wherein the barrier permits the removal of a limited number of product when the barrier is in the open position. - View Dependent Claims (17, 18, 19, 20)
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