Product securement and management system
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1. A product management and securement system, comprising:
- a first shelf and a second shelf, the first shelf having a first front edge and the second shelf having a second front edge;
a plurality of vertical walls positioned between the first and second shelf;
a plurality of pushers for urging product toward the front of the system,a retaining wall positioned adjacent the first front edge and extending toward the second shelf, the retaining wall having a height for obstructing access to the items placed between the first shelf and the second shelf; and
a barrier positioned adjacent the second front edge and extending toward the first shelf, wherein the barrier is configured (a) to pivot between an open and closed position and (b) to substantially obstruct access to items placed between the first shelf and the second shelf when in the closed position,wherein the system is configured to urge the barrier to pivot toward the closed position, and,wherein the retaining wall and the barrier overlap, whereby access to items placed between the first shelf and the second shelf is substantially blocked when the barrier is in the closed position.
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Abstract
A system for managing and securing product and deterring theft in a retail setting includes a system that resides either on a standard retailer shelf or may be a stand-alone system. In an embodiment, the system includes a plurality of shelves and product dividers positioned between the shelves and extending from the front edges of the shelves toward the rear of the shelves. Front retaining walls are positioned at the front edges of the shelves and are configured to have a height that inhibits access to products on the shelves. Individual retaining tabs of varying height may be added in front of rows of taller product to inhibit access to these products. In an embodiment, rigid or moveable barriers may be positioned above retaining walls that further restrict access to the products. With the invention, the “sweeping” of numerous products by a thief is deterred. In another embodiment, an alert device may be configured to detect and monitor movement of the moveable barriers and may provide an alert signal corresponding to the management of product on the shelf or corresponding to a potential theft situation. In an embodiment, the alert device may communicate with a security camera to monitor the vicinity and provide a notification to the potential thief that his actions are being monitored and recorded, or provide a notification to store computer, pager, cellular telephone, or the like. In yet another embodiment, lock mechanisms may be used to further secure high-risk theft items. Also, clips or clip members may be incorporated to further secure the product dividers to the shelves. In addition, an adjustable power bar may be included that is adjustable to accommodate the height adjustments made to the shelves.
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16 Claims
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1. A product management and securement system, comprising:
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a first shelf and a second shelf, the first shelf having a first front edge and the second shelf having a second front edge; a plurality of vertical walls positioned between the first and second shelf; a plurality of pushers for urging product toward the front of the system, a retaining wall positioned adjacent the first front edge and extending toward the second shelf, the retaining wall having a height for obstructing access to the items placed between the first shelf and the second shelf; and a barrier positioned adjacent the second front edge and extending toward the first shelf, wherein the barrier is configured (a) to pivot between an open and closed position and (b) to substantially obstruct access to items placed between the first shelf and the second shelf when in the closed position, wherein the system is configured to urge the barrier to pivot toward the closed position, and, wherein the retaining wall and the barrier overlap, whereby access to items placed between the first shelf and the second shelf is substantially blocked when the barrier is in the closed position. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8)
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9. A product management and securement system, comprising:
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a display system for displaying product, the display system including a shelf with a front edge and a top wall above the shelf; a plurality of generally rectangular dividers positioned between the shelf and the top wall; a retaining wall mounted near the front edge of the shelf; a barrier mounted at least partially above the retaining wall, the barrier positionable between an open and a closed position, wherein the barrier includes a handle to assist in moving the barrier from the closed position to the open position, and the barrier, when in the closed position, is configured to be substantially vertical and to substantially obstruct access to the shelf; a sensor configured to detect that the barrier is not in the closed position and to provide a signal in response to the detection that the barrier is not in the closed position; and a notification device configured to be responsive to the signal and to indicate that the barrier has not been in the closed position for a predetermined time period, wherein the indication the notification device is configured to provide is an audible sound. - View Dependent Claims (10, 11, 12, 13, 14)
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15. A product management and securement system, comprising:
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a shelf with a front edge, the shelf including a plurality of tracks; a pusher positioned in at least one of the plurality of tracks; a divider positioned between at least two of the plurality of tracks; a top wall positioned above the shelf; a retaining wall; a barrier pivotally mounted adjacent the front edge of the shelf, the barrier pivotable between a closed position and an open position, wherein the barrier comprises a handle configured to assist in moving the barrier from the closed position to the open position and the barrier substantially blocks access to the shelf when in the closed position; a sensor configured to provide a signal in response to detecting that the barrier is not in the closed position; and a notification device, the notification device is configured to be responsive to the signal and to provide an indication that the barrier has not been in the closed position for a predetermined time period, the indication including an audible sound. - View Dependent Claims (16)
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