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Cartridge operated entertainment system with removal deterrent device for preventing unauthorized use

  • US 5,007,256 A
  • Filed: 09/20/1989
  • Issued: 04/16/1991
  • Est. Priority Date: 09/20/1989
  • Status: Expired due to Fees
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1. A cartridge-operated entertainment system comprising:

  • a housing having a cartridge receiving access opening,a removable deterrent device for preventing unauthorized use of said entertainment system,said deterrent device comprising a base with first means removably engageable with said housing and second means positionable adjacent said access opening for preventing insertion of a cartridge into said opening when said first means is engaged with said housing,a removable locking head selectively positionable and lockable on said second means for preventing disengagement of said first means from said housing,said housing including a door that is selectively movable between an open position for permitting access to said cartridge receiving access opening and a closed position, anda flexible shield secured to an underside of said door for covering and protecting said cartridge receiving access opening from dust and other foreign matter when said deterrent device base is engaged with said housing and said cover is in an open position.

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