Universal camera sensor having movable mount for retaining power connector
First Claim
1. A merchandise display security device for displaying an item of merchandise, comprising:
- a sensor comprising a bottom portion having a recess formed therein and a top portion movably disposed on the bottom portion, the top portion configured for attaching the item of merchandise to the sensor for display on the merchandise display security device;
a base adapted to removably support the sensor in a display orientation; and
a sensor cord having an end connected to the sensor,wherein the recess formed in the bottom portion of the sensor is configured to receive a power connector therein such that the power connector cannot be removed from the sensor when the top portion of the sensor is aligned with and secured to the bottom portion, andwherein the top portion is rotatably disposed on the bottom portion such that rotation of the top portion in one direction exposes the recess while rotation in an opposite direction covers the recess.
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Abstract
A sensor is provided for displaying an item of merchandise on a display stand. The sensor includes a bottom portion having a recess formed therein and a top portion movably disposed on the bottom portion and adapted for attaching the item of merchandise to the sensor. A power connector is configured to be received within the recess formed in the bottom portion and retained therein when the top portion is aligned with and secured to the bottom portion such that the power connector cannot be removed from the sensor. The sensor may further include an optional anti-rotation bracket for preventing an unauthorized person from rotating the merchandise relative to the sensor and thereby detaching the item of merchandise from the sensor. The display stand may include a base and a cam sleeve rotatably disposed within the base so that the item of merchandise may be positioned in different desired display orientations on the display stand without removing and reorienting the base on a support surface or without reorienting the merchandise on the sensor.
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1. A merchandise display security device for displaying an item of merchandise, comprising:
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a sensor comprising a bottom portion having a recess formed therein and a top portion movably disposed on the bottom portion, the top portion configured for attaching the item of merchandise to the sensor for display on the merchandise display security device; a base adapted to removably support the sensor in a display orientation; and a sensor cord having an end connected to the sensor, wherein the recess formed in the bottom portion of the sensor is configured to receive a power connector therein such that the power connector cannot be removed from the sensor when the top portion of the sensor is aligned with and secured to the bottom portion, and wherein the top portion is rotatably disposed on the bottom portion such that rotation of the top portion in one direction exposes the recess while rotation in an opposite direction covers the recess. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 15)
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9. A merchandise display security device for displaying an item of merchandise comprising:
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a base including a generally hollow pedestal portion and a cam sleeve having a central opening, the cam sleeve rotatably disposed within the pedestal portion for rotational movement relative to the pedestal portion; and a sensor configured for attaching the item of merchandise to the sensor to be displayed on the merchandise display security device, the sensor comprising a post configured to be received within the opening of the cam sleeve such that the item of merchandise is positioned in a different display orientation upon rotation of the cam sleeve relative to the pedestal portion, wherein the sensor comprises a bottom portion having a recess formed therein and a top portion moveably disposed on the bottom portion, and wherein the recess formed in the bottom portion of the sensor is configured to receive a power connector therein such that the power connector cannot be removed from the sensor when the top portion of the sensor is aligned with and secured to the bottom portion. - View Dependent Claims (10, 16)
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11. A method of attaching an item of merchandise to a merchandise display security device, comprising:
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providing a sensor comprising a bottom portion having a recess formed therein and a top portion movably disposed on the bottom portion, the top portion configured for attaching the item of merchandise to the sensor for display on the merchandise display security device; connecting an end of a sensor cord to the sensor; moving the top portion of the sensor relative to the bottom portion of the sensor to expose the recess; providing a power connector configured to be received within the recess formed in the bottom portion of the sensor and positioning the power connector within the recess; moving the top portion of the sensor over the recess and aligned with the bottom portion of the sensor; securing the top portion of the sensor and the bottom portion of the sensor together such that the power connector cannot be removed from the sensor; and positioning the sensor on the base for removably supporting the sensor in a display orientation. - View Dependent Claims (12, 13, 14, 17, 18)
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Specification