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Sensor for merchandise security system

  • US 5,072,213 A
  • Filed: 04/03/1990
  • Issued: 12/10/1991
  • Est. Priority Date: 02/09/1989
  • Status: Expired due to Fees
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1. A sensor for use in a security system for safeguarding display merchandise, the sensor comprising:

  • a housing having a wall with an opening therein, the housing having an outer surface extending about said opening;

    a microswitch enclosed within the housing;

    an overtravel actuator for operating the microswitch, the actuator being in alignment with said opening and biased to project therefrom; and

    means for attaching the sensor to an article of merchandise with the outer surface of the sensor proximate the surface of the article, thereby depressing the microswitch actuator and changing the state of the switch.

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