HOOK LOCK FOR SECURING MERCHANDISE ON PRODUCT DISPLAY HOOKS
First Claim
1. A hook lock device for use in connection with an associated loop-type display hook to retard the removal of associated merchandise from the associated display hook, the hook lock device comprising:
- a housing defining a cavity having an opening shaped to receive a distal end of the associated display hook wherein the opening includes a width dimension and a height dimension such that the width dimension is greater than the height dimension;
a plunger lock mechanism attached to the housing; and
a locking pin positioned within the housing and operably connected to the plunger lock mechanism such that the plunger lock mechanism is configured to selectively move the locking pin between an unlocked condition, wherein the locking pin is retracted out of the cavity, and a locked condition, wherein the locking pin is extended at least partially within the cavity.
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Abstract
A hook lock device for use in connection with an associated loop type display hook to prevent the removal of associated merchandise suspended from the loop hook includes a housing that defines a cavity configured to accommodate a distal end of the display hook. A plunger lock mechanism is attached to the housing. A plug or locking pin is operably connected to the plunger lock mechanism such that the plunger lock mechanism is configured to selectively move the plug between an unlocked condition, wherein the plug is retracted out of the cavity, and a locked condition, wherein the plug is extended at least partially within the cavity such that the housing cannot be removed from the distal end of the associated display hook.
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1. A hook lock device for use in connection with an associated loop-type display hook to retard the removal of associated merchandise from the associated display hook, the hook lock device comprising:
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a housing defining a cavity having an opening shaped to receive a distal end of the associated display hook wherein the opening includes a width dimension and a height dimension such that the width dimension is greater than the height dimension; a plunger lock mechanism attached to the housing; and a locking pin positioned within the housing and operably connected to the plunger lock mechanism such that the plunger lock mechanism is configured to selectively move the locking pin between an unlocked condition, wherein the locking pin is retracted out of the cavity, and a locked condition, wherein the locking pin is extended at least partially within the cavity. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10)
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11. A hook lock device for use in connection with an associated loop-type display hook to retard the removal of associated merchandise suspended from the associated display hook, the hook lock device comprising:
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a housing defining a first cavity for accommodating a distal end of the associated display hook; a second cavity communicating with the first cavity; a tumbler lock mechanism mounted in the second cavity; and a plug operably connected to the tumbler lock mechanism such that the tumbler lock mechanism is configured to selectively position the plug in one of an unlocked condition, wherein the plug is retracted out of the first cavity, and a locked condition, wherein the plug is extended at least partially within the first cavity such that the housing cannot be removed from the distal end of the associated display hook. - View Dependent Claims (12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20)
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