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Anti-theft device for a device having a flexible tube member

  • US 6,598,433 B1
  • Filed: 02/05/2001
  • Issued: 07/29/2003
  • Est. Priority Date: 02/05/2001
  • Status: Expired due to Fees
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1. An anti-theft device for a device having a flexible tube, said anti-theft device comprising:

  • a bottom portion;

    a top portion, said top portion defining a channel extending from a first end of said top portion to a second end of said top portion, said channel adapted for receipt of a portion of a flexible tube;

    a locking assembly for locking said top portion to said bottom portion, said locking assembly including a locking mechanism disposed within said top portion;

    a movable pressing surface and a fixed resting surface both disposed within said top portion;

    wherein said pressing surface is controlled by said locking mechanism;

    wherein upon turning of the locking mechanism to lock said top portion to said bottom portion, said pressing surface is moved inward into said channel and forces at least a portion of the flexible tube disposed within said channel against the resting surface;

    wherein when said top portion is locked to said bottom portion said pressing surface and said resting surface securely retain said at least a portion of the flexible tube within said channel and from any substantial movement.

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