Security assembly for attachment to an object

• US 8,640,509 B2
• Filed: 04/29/2011
• Issued: 02/04/2014
• Est. Priority Date: 04/30/2010
• Status: Expired due to Fees

• Current Assignee: CHECKPOINT SYSTEMS, INC. (CCL Industries Incorporated)
• Original Assignee: CHECKPOINT SYSTEMS, INC. (CCL Industries Incorporated)
• Inventors: Will, Adam Mark
• Primary Examiner(s): Barrett, Suzanne
• Application Number:
  US13/097,794
• Publication Number:
  US 20110283750A1
• Time in Patent Office: 1,012 Days
• Field of Search: 70/14, 70/18, 70/19, 70/30, 70/49, 70/571, 70/57, 70/58, 704/16
• US Class Current: 70/57.1
• CPC Class Codes: E05B 45/005 Chain-locks, cable-locks or padlocks with alarms
• CPC Class Codes: E05B 73/0017 Anti-theft devices, e.g. tags or monitors, fixed to articles, e.g. clothes, and to be removed at the check-out of shops
• CPC Class Codes: E05B 73/0029 Tags wrapped around the protected product using cables, wires or the like, e.g. with cable retraction for tensioning
• CPC Class Codes: G08B 13/1463 Physical arrangements, e.g. housings devices to prevent theft or loss of purses, luggage or hand carried bags A45C13/18
• CPC Class Codes: Y10T 70/40 Portable
• CPC Class Codes: Y10T 70/409 Shackles
• CPC Class Codes: Y10T 70/50 Special application
• CPC Class Codes: Y10T 70/5004 For antitheft signaling device on protected article
• CPC Class Codes: Y10T 70/5009 For portable articles

Abstract

Embodiments of the present invention provide a security assembly configured to properly secure articles in a retail environment. In some embodiments, the security assembly is configured to secure cylindrical objects, such as baby formula or coffee cans. Additionally, in some embodiments, the security assembly may be adjustable such that differently sized objects may be secured. In an example embodiment, a security device for securing an object with an object perimeter edge is provided. The security device comprises a housing defining an edge lock configured for positioning proximate the object perimeter edge and a locating gap. The security device also comprises at least one cable extending from the security device through the locating gap. The locating gap is configured to secure the at least one cable from substantial lateral movement in at least one direction.

Claims

1. A security device for securing an object, wherein the object defines an object perimeter edge, the security device comprising:

a housing defining an edge lock configured for positioning proximate the object perimeter edge and a locating gap; and

at least one cable extending from the security device through the locating gap, wherein the locating gap is configured to secure the at least one cable from substantial lateral movement in at least one direction;

wherein the housing further defines a first arm defining the edge lock, a second arm defining a second edge lock, and a third arm defining a third edge lock, wherein each of the edge lock, the second edge lock, and the third edge lock, are configured to engage the object perimeter edge.

2. The security device according to claim 1, wherein the locating gap is adapted to secure the at least one cable proximate the object perimeter edge.

3. The security device according to claim 1, wherein the locating gap is configured to secure the at least one cable from lateral movement in at least two directions.

4. An assembly for securing an object, wherein the object defines an object perimeter edge, the assembly comprising:

a security device comprising at least one cable extending from the security device; and

an adapter defining a pocket for receiving the security device and an edge lock configured for positioning proximate the object perimeter edge, wherein the adapter is further configured to guide the at least one cable between the security device and the object perimeter edge such that the at least one cable remains generally secured proximate the object perimeter edge when the assembly is secured to the object;

wherein the adapter comprises an arm defining the edge lock, and wherein the arm is movable relative to the pocket.

5. The assembly according to claim 4, wherein the edge lock defines a rounded profile to facilitate placement proximate a rounded object perimeter edge of a cylindrical object.

6. The assembly according to claim 4, wherein the adapter defines a locating gap configured to secure the at least one cable from substantial lateral movement in at least one direction.

7. The assembly according to claim 4, wherein the adapter comprises at least one channel configured to direct the at least one cable from the security device to the object perimeter edge.

8. The assembly according to claim 4, wherein the adapter comprises a first arm defining the edge lock, a second arm defining a second edge lock, and a third atm defining a third edge lock, wherein each of the edge lock, the second edge lock, and the third edge lock, are adapted to capture the object perimeter edge.

9. The assembly according to claim 8, wherein the first arm defines a first channel configured to direct the at least one cable from the security device to the object perimeter edge, the second arm defines a second channel configured to direct the at least one cable from the security device to the object perimeter edge, and the third arm defines a third channel configured to direct the at least one cable from the security device to the object perimeter edge.

10. The assembly according to claim 9, wherein the first arm is as telescoping flange that is configured to extend and retract to fit differently sized objects.

18. The assembly according to claim 4, wherein the security device is separable from the adapter.

11. An assembly for securing a generally cylindrical object, wherein the object defines a first side defining a first object perimeter edge, and a second side defining a second object perimeter edge, the assembly comprising:

a security device comprising at least one cable extending from the security device;

an adapter configured for positioning proximate the first side of the object, the adapter defining a pocket for receiving the security device and an edge lock configured for positioning proximate the first object perimeter edge, wherein the adapter is further configured to guide the at least one cable between the security device and the first object perimeter edge such that the at least one cable remains generally secured proximate the first object perimeter edge when the assembly is secured to the object; and

a second adapter configured for positioning proximate the second side of the object, the second adapter defining a second edge lock, configured for positioning, proximate the second object perimeter edge, wherein the adapter is further configured to guide the at least one cable proximate the second side of the object such that the at least one cable remains generally secured proximate the second object perimeter edge when the assembly is secured to the object

wherein the adapter comprises a first arm defining the edge lock, a second arm defining a second arm edge lock, and a third arm defining a third arm edge lock, wherein each of the edge lock, the second arm edge lock, and the third arm edge lock are configured to capture the first object perimeter edge, and wherein the second adapter comprises a fourth arm defining the second edge lock, a fifth arm defining a fifth arm edge lock, and a sixth arm defining a sixth arm edge lock, wherein each of the second edge lock, the fifth arm edge lock, and the sixth arm edge lock are configured to capture the second object perimeter edge.

12. The assembly according to claim 11, wherein the security device comprises a first housing and second housing, and wherein the pocket of the adapter is configured to receive the first housing of the security device, and wherein the second adapter defines a second pocket for receiving, the second housing of the security device.

13. The assembly according to claim 11, wherein the edge lock defines a rounded profile to facilitate placement proximate a round first object perimeter edge, and wherein the second edge lock defines a rounded profile to facilitate placement proximate a round second object perimeter edge.

14. The assembly according to claim 11, wherein the adapter defines a locating gap adapted to maintain the at least one cable such that the at least one cable is secure proximate the first object perimeter edge, and wherein the second adapter defines a second gap adapted to maintain the at least one cable such that the at least one cable is secure proximate the second object perimeter edge.

15. The assembly according to claim 11, wherein the adapter comprises at least one channel configured to direct the at least one cable from the security device to the first object perimeter edge, and wherein the second adapter comprises at least one second channel configured to direct the at least one cable proximate the second side of the object.

16. The assembly according to claim 11, wherein the first arm defines a first channel configured to direct the at least one cable from the security device to the first object perimeter edge, the second arm defines a second channel configured to direct the at least one cable from the security device to the first object perimeter edge, and the third arm defines a third channel configured to direct the at least one cable from the security device to the first object perimeter edge, and wherein the fourth arm defines a fourth channel configured to direct the at least one cable proximate the second side of the object, the fifth arm defines a fifth channel configured to direct the at least one cable proximate the second side of the object, and the sixth arm defines a sixth channel configured to direct the at least one cable proximate the second side of the object.

17. The assembly according to claim 16, wherein the first arm comprises a telescoping flange configured to extend and retract to fit differently sized first sides of the object, and wherein fourth arm comprises a second telescoping flange configured to extend and retract to fit differently sized second sides of the object.