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Combination non-programmable and programmable key for security device

  • US 8,542,119 B2
  • Filed: 01/12/2010
  • Issued: 09/24/2013
  • Est. Priority Date: 01/13/2009
  • Status: Expired due to Fees
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1. A combination non-programmable and programmable key for a security device, comprising:

  • a housing;

    a non-programmable portion disposed at least partially within the housing operable for unlocking a mechanical lock of the security device; and

    a programmable portion disposed at least partially within the housing operable for independently arming and disarming a monitoring circuit that is in electrical communication with a sensor and operatively coupled to an alarm,wherein the security device or an item of merchandise is locked to a display support when the mechanical lock is locked, and the security device or the item of merchandise is removable from the display support when the mechanical lock is unlocked by the non-programmable portion of the key.

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