Stem and scan locking hooks
First Claim
1. A locking hook assembly for displaying merchandise on a vertical support, the locking hook assembly comprising:
- a mounting bracket structured for connection to the vertical support;
a hook of generally circular cross-section having an inner end fixed to the mounting bracket and projecting outwardly therefrom to an outer end;
the hook'"'"'s outer end having a reduced diameter portion of generally semi-circular cross-section, the reduced diameter portion including a first notch; and
a lock having a generally semi-circular opening shaped to receive the reduced diameter portion, the lock selectively engaging the first notch to prevent removal of merchandise at the outer end.
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Abstract
A locking hook assembly is provided for securely displaying merchandise on a vertical support. The locking hook assembly generally comprises a mounting bracket structured for connection to the vertical support. A hook of generally circular cross-section has an inner end fixed to the mounting bracket and projects outwardly therefrom to an outer end. The hook'"'"'s outer end has a reduced diameter portion of generally semi-circular cross-section, and the reduced diameter portion includes a notch. To prevent removal of merchandise at the outer end, a lock has a semi-circular opening shaped to receive the reduced diameter portion and selectively engage the notch.
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22 Claims
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1. A locking hook assembly for displaying merchandise on a vertical support, the locking hook assembly comprising:
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a mounting bracket structured for connection to the vertical support;
a hook of generally circular cross-section having an inner end fixed to the mounting bracket and projecting outwardly therefrom to an outer end;
the hook'"'"'s outer end having a reduced diameter portion of generally semi-circular cross-section, the reduced diameter portion including a first notch; and
a lock having a generally semi-circular opening shaped to receive the reduced diameter portion, the lock selectively engaging the first notch to prevent removal of merchandise at the outer end. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11)
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12. A locking hook assembly for displaying merchandise on a vertical support, the locking ok assembly comprising:
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a mounting bracket structured for connection to a vertical support;
a hook fixed to the mounting bracket and projecting outwardly therefrom, the hook having an annular outer surface;
a free end of the hook including a cut-away section defining an axially facing stop surface;
the free end of the hook further including a first notch, wherein the first notch is formed in the outer surface of the hook and positioned opposite the cut-away section; and
a lock having an opening sized to receive the free end of the hook, the lock selectively engaging the first notch for locking the hook assembly. - View Dependent Claims (13, 14)
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15. A locking hook assembly for displaying merchandise on a vertical support, the locking hook assembly comprising:
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a mounting bracket structured for connection to the vertical support;
a hook fixed to the mounting bracket and projecting outwardly therefrom;
a free end of the hook including a cut-away section defining an axially facing stop surface;
the free end of the hook further including a first, notch and a second notch, the second notch being located 90°
radial from the first notch.- View Dependent Claims (16, 17, 18, 19)
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20. A locking hook assembly for displaying merchandise on a vertical support, the locking hook assembly comprising:
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a mounting bracket structured for connection the vertical support;
a hook of generally circular cross-section having an inner end fixed to the mounting bracket and projecting outwardlly therefrom to an outer end;
the hook'"'"'s outer end having a reduced diameter portion of generally semi-circular cross-section, the reduced diameter portion defining an axially facing stop surface, the reduced diameter portion including a first notch; and
a lock having a generally semi-circular opening shaped to receive the reduced diameter portion, the stop surface limiting inward movement of the lock, the lock selectively engaging the first notch to prevent removal of merchandise at the outer end. - View Dependent Claims (21, 22)
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Specification